The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority integrated Pharma Jan Samadhan with Pharma Sahi Daam portal on 25 June 2026. The integration creates a unified digital platform for checking medicine prices and resolving medicine-pricing complaints. It gives consumers easier access to government-approved price information and digital grievance-redressal services.

Key Points:
•   The integrated platform combines medicine price information and complaint-resolution services in one interface.
•   Pharma Sahi Daam provides real-time prices of scheduled and non-scheduled medicines.
•   Consumers can verify whether medicines are sold within government-approved price limits.
•   Pharma Jan Samadhan enables online reporting and resolution of medicine pricing complaints.
•   The platform functions under the Drugs Prices Control Order, 2013.
•   NPPA manages the platform under the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers.

Additional Information:
•   NPPA was established in 1997 through a Government of India Resolution.
•   It functions as an attached office of the Department of Pharmaceuticals.
•   NPPA fixes and revises prices of controlled bulk drugs and formulations.

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports launched the National Nasha Mukti Quiz on the MY Bharat portal on 26 June 2026. The initiative was launched to observe the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. It is part of the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign to mobilise youth against substance abuse.

Key Points:
•   The quiz was launched under the nationwide Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat initiative.
•   It will be held from 26 June to 15 July 2026 on the MY Bharat portal.
•   Nasha Mukti Anthem crowdsourcing is scheduled from 26 June to 6 July 2026.
•   Painting, debate and slogan-writing competitions will be held from 13 to 23 July 2026.
•   The campaign will culminate in the National Nasha Mukti Youth Conclave in New Delhi on 14 August 2026.
•   The initiative focuses on prevention and awareness through the Nasha Mukti Bharat Pledge and Fit India Movement.

Additional Information:
•   MY Bharat was launched on 31 October 2023 on National Unity Day.
•   It is a phygital platform for youth development for the 15-29 age group.
•   International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on 26 June.

Mumbai Port Authority celebrated its 154th Foundation Day on 25 June 2026 with the announcement of 63 projects worth Rs 5,028.17 crore. The projects aim to modernise port infrastructure, improve logistics efficiency, promote cruise tourism and strengthen coastal shipping in line with Viksit Bharat 2047.

Key Points:
•   A total of 63 projects worth Rs 5,028.17 crore were announced for port modernisation.
•   Seven projects worth Rs 132.29 crore were inaugurated during the event.
•   Foundation stones were laid for 34 projects worth Rs 1,354.59 crore.
•   Twenty-two new projects worth Rs 3,541.29 crore were announced.
•   Two strategic agreements were signed for Indira Dock operations and Viksit Bharat Mumbai Marina development.
•   The Foundation Day theme was Together We Can.

Additional Information:
•   Mumbai Port Authority was established in 1873 as Bombay Port Trust.
•   It is one of India's oldest modern ports and is located on the west coast.
•   It works under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.

National Highways Authority of India started the Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Gharaunda Toll Plaza on the Panipat-Jalandhar section of NH-44 on 25 June 2026. The system uses barrier-less technology for toll collection at highway speeds. It aims to reduce congestion and enable smoother digital toll payments through FASTag-based technology.

Key Points:
•   MLFF tolling uses overhead gantries with FASTag readers, sensors and cameras for barrier-less collection.
•   The gantries provide vertical clearance between 5.5 metres and 6 metres for vehicle movement.
•   Traffic-enforcement zones extend 200 metres on both sides of the gantry to prevent unauthorised stoppages.
•   Unsuccessful FASTag transactions are handled through a structured e-Notice system.
•   Payment within 72 hours attracts the normal toll rate, while delay beyond 72 hours attracts double toll.
•   MLFF is also operational at Choryasi, Mundka and Daulatpura toll locations.

Additional Information:
•   NHAI was established under the NHAI Act, 1988.
•   FASTag uses Radio Frequency Identification technology for direct toll payments.
•   FASTag was made mandatory for M and N category vehicles from 15 February 2021.

The Indian Air Force received the Final Operational Clearance certificate for the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control system on 25 June 2026 in Bengaluru. The system was developed by DRDO through the Centre for Air Borne System. The clearance strengthens India's airborne surveillance, electronic intelligence and command-and-control capability.

Key Points:
•   Netra AEW&C was designed and developed by DRDO's Centre for Air Borne System.
•   The system received Initial Operational Clearance in 2017.
•   Final Operational Clearance was handed over to IAF on 25 June 2026 in Bengaluru.
•   The system enhances situational awareness and command-and-control capability.
•   It provides advanced airborne surveillance and electronic intelligence capability.
•   The ceremony was led by Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Awadhesh Kumar Bharti.

Additional Information:
•   Netra is India's first indigenous airborne surveillance system.
•   It is mounted on the Embraer ERJ 145 platform.
•   DRDO was established in 1958 and is headquartered in New Delhi.

The Department of Telecommunications operationalised an online portal on 25 June 2026 for licence migration and service authorisations under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. The Telecom eServices Portal allows applicants to apply digitally for telecom services and related authorisations. The initiative follows a digital-by-design approach for paperless regulatory processing.

Key Points:
•   Applicants can use Telecom eServices Portal to seek authorisation for telecom services.
•   The portal supports fresh authorisations for providing new telecom services.
•   It also enables licence migration of existing entities to revised terms and conditions.
•   The relevant telecommunication rules were notified on 23 June 2026 under the Telecommunications Act, 2023.
•   The new framework follows a digital-by-design principle for paperless processing.

Additional Information:
•   DoT is the nodal department under the Ministry of Communications.
•   The Telecommunications Act, 2023 replaced the Indian Telegraph Act, 1885 and Indian Wireless Telegraphy Act, 1933.
•   The Act modernises the regulatory framework for telecom services and spectrum management.

APEDA facilitated the first 40-metric-tonne consignment of biscuits from Varanasi to Oman on 25 June 2026. The export was made under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. The shipment reflects expanding processed-food exports from the Varanasi region and strengthens its position as an emerging agri-export hub.

Key Points:
•   The shipment consisted of 40 metric tonnes of biscuits exported from Varanasi to Oman.
•   The trade was carried out under the India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement.
•   The consignment was manufactured by Shree Tirupati Balajee Industries Private Limited, a Varanasi-based firm.
•   Customs clearance was completed at the Inland Container Depot in Kanpur.
•   The shipment was sent through Jawaharlal Nehru Port in Maharashtra.
•   APEDA promoted the product through participation in AAHAR 2026 and Gulfood 2026 trade fairs.

Additional Information:
•   APEDA was established in 1986 under the APEDA Act, 1985.
•   APEDA functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
•   JNPT is located in Navi Mumbai and is India's largest container port.

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare notified the Food Safety and Standards Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses Amendment Regulations, 2026 on 26 June 2026. The amendments simplify compliance requirements for food businesses. They reduce record-keeping obligations for non-manufacturing businesses while retaining important traceability requirements for food manufacturers.

Key Points:
•   The amendments modify the Food Safety and Standards Regulations, 2011 under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
•   FIFO and FEFO record-keeping requirements were rationalised under the new regulations.
•   These records are now mandatory only for food manufacturing businesses.
•   Retailers and other non-manufacturing food businesses are exempt from maintaining FIFO and FEFO records.
•   The reforms aim to reduce the compliance burden on small and medium enterprises.
•   The changes follow recommendations of NITI Aayog's High-Level Committee on Non-Financial Regulatory Reforms.

Additional Information:
•   FSSAI was established under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006.
•   It functions under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
•   FSSAI is headquartered in New Delhi.

The Embassy of India in Reykjavik and APEDA organised the first Indian mango promotion events in Iceland on 24 and 25 June 2026. The initiative showcased premium Indian mango varieties and aimed to expand agricultural exports to Iceland. It was conducted under the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement to improve market access for Indian produce.

Key Points:
•   The events were held in Reykjavik and Akureyri in North Iceland.
•   Four premium mango varieties were displayed: Dasheri, Chausa, Langra and Kesar.
•   The promotion used the India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement framework.
•   India is the world's largest producer of mangoes.
•   Iceland imported mangoes worth around USD 3.3 million in 2025.
•   Thailand was Iceland's main mango supplier, followed by countries including Brazil and Peru.

Additional Information:
•   APEDA was established in 1986 under the APEDA Act, 1985.
•   APEDA works under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
•   Reykjavik is the capital of Iceland, which is a member of EFTA.

India and the European Union held the 12th Human Rights Dialogue in New Delhi on 25 June 2026. The dialogue covered global challenges and the promotion of human rights. Both sides discussed civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights, and agreed to continue consultations at United Nations platforms.

Key Points:
•   The dialogue was co-chaired by MEA Additional Secretary Piyush Srivastava and EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin.
•   The discussion covered civil, political, social, economic and cultural rights.
•   Issues included migrants' protection, gender equality, LGBTQI+ rights and child rights.
•   India reiterated that the Right to Development is a distinct and fundamental human right.
•   The European Union reaffirmed its opposition to capital punishment in all cases.
•   Both sides agreed to cooperate at the UN General Assembly and UN Human Rights Council.

Additional Information:
•   The 16th India-EU Summit was held in New Delhi in January 2026.
•   The European Union has 27 member states and is headquartered in Brussels.
•   UNHRC was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Geneva.

The Andhra Pradesh government approved the Policy on Reuse of Treated Used Water, 2026 on 26 June 2026. The policy is aligned with Swarna Andhra Vision 2047 and aims to improve water security and climate resilience. It targets greater reuse of treated water in urban, industrial and public-service applications across the state.

Key Points:
•   The policy aims to meet at least 20 percent of urban water demand through reuse of treated water.
•   All 123 Urban Local Bodies are planned to be covered by 2030 in a phased manner.
•   The target is to reuse 20 percent of industrial wastewater by 2028 and 40 percent by 2030.
•   Thermal plants, car-washing units and construction projects must use treated water.
•   Urban local bodies will use treated water for firefighting, road cleaning and public parks.
•   The policy mandates dual piping systems in new developments and a state-level monitoring system.

Additional Information:
•   Andhra Pradesh was formed on 1 November 1956 as the first linguistic state in India.
•   The state has India's second-longest coastline of about 974 km.
•   Godavari and Krishna are the two major rivers flowing through Andhra Pradesh.

Anantnag Police launched Project Hawk Eye on 25 June 2026 for Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2026. The initiative establishes a multi-layered security grid along the pilgrimage route. It combines round-the-clock surveillance technology with strategic deployment of security personnel to improve monitoring, coordination and emergency response.

Key Points:
•   Project Hawk Eye is a 24-hour surveillance initiative for the Amarnath Yatra route.
•   Five drones were deployed at important locations for real-time aerial monitoring.
•   The drones support quick assessment of security situations and coordination with ground units.
•   Twenty-eight Machan Morchas or elevated observation posts were established at sensitive places.
•   Twenty-two specialised sniper teams were deployed for response preparedness.
•   The project combines advanced technology with strategic manpower deployment.

Additional Information:
•   Amarnath Yatra is an annual pilgrimage to the Amarnath Cave in the Lidder Valley.
•   The cave is located at an altitude of about 3,888 metres.
•   The cave is known for the naturally formed ice stalagmite or Lingam.

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of Mahesh Dixit as the next Director of the Intelligence Bureau on 26 June 2026. He was appointed for a two-year term and will succeed Tapan Kumar Deka after the completion of his tenure on 30 June 2026. Dixit was serving as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau before this elevation.

Key Points:
•   Mahesh Dixit is a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre.
•   He was appointed as the next Director of Intelligence Bureau for two years.
•   He succeeds Tapan Kumar Deka, a 1988-batch IPS officer.
•   Tapan Kumar Deka's tenure concludes on 30 June 2026.
•   Dixit was working as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau before the appointment.
•   He is a qualified medical doctor who later joined law-enforcement service.

Additional Information:
•   Intelligence Bureau is India's premier domestic intelligence and internal security agency.
•   It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs and is headquartered in New Delhi.
•   IB was originally established in 1887 as the Central Intelligence Section.

The government notified an interim list of 318 permissible development works on 25 June 2026 under the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin Act 2025. The new rural employment framework is scheduled to begin on 1 July 2026. It focuses on local planning, scheme convergence and climate-resilient rural development.

Key Points:
•   The framework identifies 318 permissible development works for rural areas.
•   The works are grouped under water security, rural infrastructure, livelihoods and climate resilience.
•   The Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan will serve as the main local planning instrument.
•   The model adopts a single plan and multi-funding approach for convergence of different schemes.
•   Development priorities will be identified and approved by the Gram Sabha.
•   Implementation requires coordination among 18 ministries and departments.

Additional Information:
•   The Ministry of Rural Development is the nodal agency for the VB-GRAM G Act 2025.
•   The Panchayati Raj system got constitutional status through the 73rd Amendment Act, 1992.
•   Article 243G empowers Panchayats to implement schemes for economic development and social justice.