21-22June 2026 Current Affairs

21-22June 2026 Current Affairs | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams

Welcome to your daily current affairs update for  June 21-22, 2026 . This video covers all important national and international events in a crisp one-liner format – ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PCS, and other competitive exams.

Daily CA One-Liner: June 21 & 22

• The Maharashtra Government approved the establishment of the High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project (HEMCP) in Nagpur with an investment of around ₹300 crore, aiming to strengthen advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment facilities in Central India.
• In a landmark judgment, the Supreme Court of India affirmed that access to safe and properly maintained footpaths forms an essential part of the fundamental rights guaranteed under the Constitution, emphasizing pedestrian safety and urban accessibility.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lay the foundation stone of India’s first commercial-scale Coal-to-Ammonium Nitrate Project at Lakhanpur in Odisha, a significant step toward value-added utilization of domestic coal resources.
• The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) introduced Rajasthan’s first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) Tolling System at the Daulatpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi–Jaipur corridor, enabling seamless toll collection without stopping vehicles.
• Indian-origin physicist Jainendra Kumar Jain created history by becoming the first person of Indian origin to receive the prestigious Wolf Prize in Physics , one of the world’s most respected scientific honors.
• India secured the fifth position globally in the QS World University Rankings 2027 , with 52 Indian institutions featuring in the rankings, reflecting the country's growing presence in global higher education and research.
• Football icon Lionel Messi became the first player in history to participate in six FIFA World Cups , setting another remarkable milestone in international football.
• The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) approved several market reforms aimed at enhancing transparency, investor convenience, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance in India’s capital markets.
• The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a USD 10 million financing agreement with Schoolnet India Limited to strengthen digital learning infrastructure and educational technology in government schools.
• BITS Pilani and Axis Bank partnered to establish the Axis Bank–BITS Industry Research, Technology and Innovation Park at the Hyderabad campus, promoting industry-academia collaboration and innovation.
• India achieved a significant international milestone as Vivek Aggarwal was elected Vice-President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) , strengthening India's role in global efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing.
• The Reserve Bank of India approved the extension of Keki Mistry’s tenure as Interim Part-Time Chairman of HDFC Bank until September 2026.
• Distinguished Indian legal expert Bimal N. Patel was elected as a Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term.
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Saibal Chattopadhyay , former Director of IIM Calcutta, as the new Chairperson of the National Statistical Commission .
• The Ministry of Defence signed a contract with Bharat Forge Limited for the procurement of 12 sets of 1.25 MW Marine Gas Turbine Generators to strengthen the operational capabilities of the Indian Navy.
• The Indian Navy is preparing to commission three indigenously built frontline platforms— Dunagiri , Sanshodhak , and Agray —marking another milestone in India's journey toward self-reliance in defence manufacturing.
• The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) launched two new digital platforms, the Grievance Redressal Mechanism (GRM) and Money Restoration Module (MRM) , to improve cybercrime response and victim assistance.
• Researchers from the Zoological Survey of India and the University of Calcutta discovered a new species of lynx spider named Hamataliwa mawlyngot in Meghalaya, highlighting the region’s rich biodiversity.
• World Music Day was celebrated globally on 21 June to promote the universal appeal of music and recognize its role in connecting cultures and communities.
• International Day of Yoga 2026 was observed worldwide with the theme focused on health, wellness, and holistic living, encouraging people to adopt yoga for physical and mental well-being.
• World Hydrography Day 2026 was observed on 21 June to highlight the importance of hydrography in ensuring safe navigation, maritime security, and sustainable management of marine resources.