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Daily Current Affairs Digest | 27th June 2026
Daily Current Affairs Digest | 27th June 2026
1. Bharat Taxi Launched in Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi in Gujarat. It is India’s first cooperative-based taxi service, designed as a zero-commission ride-hailing platform.
Unlike conventional app-based aggregators, Bharat Taxi follows a driver-led ownership model under cooperative governance. This initiative is expected to empower drivers, reduce platform dependency, and introduce a more inclusive model in India’s gig economy.
2. India Commissions World’s First Nuclear Heat-Based Hydrogen Facility
India achieved a major clean energy milestone with the commissioning of the world’s first nuclear process heat-based hydrogen production facility at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam.
The facility uses the Copper-Chlorine thermochemical cycle and heat from the Fast Breeder Test Reactor. This is a significant step towards clean hydrogen production and strengthens India’s position in advanced nuclear and green energy research.
3. Operation Amistad: India Sends Relief to Venezuela
India launched Operation Amistad to support earthquake-hit Venezuela. A C-17 aircraft carried 30 tonnes of relief material, medicines, and BHISHM cubes.
The term “Amistad” means friendship in Spanish. The operation reflects India’s humanitarian diplomacy and its commitment to supporting countries affected by natural disasters.
4. US Announces Israel-Lebanon Peace Framework
The United States announced a peace framework between Israel and Lebanon. The proposal includes ceasefire conditions requiring Hezbollah to stop attacks and withdraw from southern Lebanon.
If implemented successfully, this could become an important development for West Asian stability and regional security.
5. Seven Indian Schools Shortlisted for World’s Best School Prizes 2026
India created a global record as seven schools were shortlisted for the World’s Best School Prizes 2026. The nominations cover categories such as innovation, environmental action, and community engagement.
This achievement highlights India’s growing recognition in global education and school-level innovation.
6. China Targets 50% Non-Fossil Power by 2030
China announced an ambitious goal of achieving 50% non-fossil power by 2030. The plan includes large-scale expansion of solar, wind, nuclear, hydrogen, and energy storage systems.
This move intensifies the global clean energy race and underlines the strategic importance of renewable and non-fossil energy in the coming decade.
7. India Resumes Regular Tourist Visas for Bangladesh
India resumed regular tourist visas for Bangladesh from June 28 through visa centres in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Chattogram, Sylhet, and Khulna.
This step is expected to improve people-to-people connectivity and strengthen India-Bangladesh bilateral relations under India’s Neighbourhood First policy.
8. India-UK CETA to Take Effect from July 15
The India-United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement is set to take effect from July 15. The agreement covers goods, services, and investment.
A major feature is the Double Contribution Convention, which will exempt Indian professionals from paying dual social-security contributions. This is expected to benefit Indian workers and businesses operating in the UK.
9. Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 Sees Massive Participation
The Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah 2026 witnessed participation from 1.31 crore citizens across India.
The campaign strengthened anti-drug awareness at the community level under the Narcotics Control Bureau’s Drug-Free India mission and the NCORD framework. It reflects the importance of citizen participation in tackling substance abuse.
10. Project Hawk Eye Secures Amarnath Yatra 2026
Project Hawk Eye has been deployed for the security of Amarnath Yatra 2026. The security system includes drones, CCTV surveillance, facial recognition technology, and sniper deployment.
This marks one of India’s most advanced multi-layered pilgrimage security arrangements, especially in the sensitive region of Jammu and Kashmir.
