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The central government approved the Chenab–Beas Link Tunnel project in May 2026. The ₹2,352 crore project will divert surplus water from the Chenab basin to the Beas river through an 8.7 km tunnel in Himachal Pradesh. NHPC will implement it, enabling 4,000 MW of additional hydropower.

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June 2026 is packed with national and international observances covering environment, health, culture, and human rights. This guide simplifies all key June days for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other competitive exams. It includes World Environment Day, International Yoga Day, National Statistics Day, and many more. A clean, exam-focused breakdown helps you remember them easily.

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On 2 June 2026, the 193 UN member states will elect the President of the 81st General Assembly session. The candidates are Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas Kakouris. The Asia-Pacific Group is entitled to this presidency under the established regional rotation system. The winner's term will begin in September, and they will be a key figure in tackling global challenges.

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India's Department of School Education flagged off 56 students to Japan under the Sakura Science Programme 2026. This Japan-Asia youth exchange initiative offers one-week exposure to Japan's advanced science, technology, and culture. India joined this programme in 2016, and since then, 674 students have participated.

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India signed a $629 million deal with Vietnam on 30 May 2026 to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. Talks with Indonesia for the naval version are in final stages. The Philippines was the first foreign buyer in 2022. BrahMos is a joint India-Russia missile named after Brahmaputra and Moskva rivers.