📰 Daily Current Affairs

📅 22 June 2026 • ✅ 22/6/2026, 4:00:26 pm

1. Vivek Aggarwal elected Vice President of FATF

IAS officer Vivek Aggarwal was elected as Vice President of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), strengthening India's role in global financial governance and monitoring money laundering and terror financing.

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2. NEET-UG Re-examination Conducted Nationwide

Over 22 lakh students appeared for the NEET-UG re-examination across India and abroad under tight security with AI surveillance, multi-layer monitoring, and enhanced security measures following concerns over previous irregularities.

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3. PM Modi Inaugurates Development Projects Worth ₹47,600 Crore in Odisha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated and laid foundation stones for various development projects exceeding ₹47,600 crore in Odisha.

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4. PM to Release ₹18,880 Crore Under PM-KISAN Scheme

The Prime Minister is scheduled to release a financial instalment worth ₹18,880 crore to benefit farmers across the country under the PM-KISAN scheme.

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5. 8th Pay Commission Officially Begins Work

The 8th Pay Commission has officially commenced its work, providing positive updates for central government employees and pensioners regarding salary revisions.

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6. RBI Extends Keki Mistry's Tenure at Kotak Mahindra Bank

The Reserve Bank of India granted a three-month extension to Keki Mistry to continue serving as the interim chairman of Kotak Mahindra Bank.

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7. India on Track to Achieve $1 Trillion Export Goal

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stated that India is on course to achieve $1 trillion in exports by FY 2026-27 due to strong trade momentum.

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8. International Yoga Day Celebrated Globally

India celebrated the 12th International Day of Yoga on June 21, with Prime Minister Modi addressing grand celebrations in Kolkata and emphasizing yoga as a global movement connecting millions across borders and cultures.

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9. Seven Women Killed in Ammonia Gas Leak at TN Seafood Factory

An ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Thiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, resulted in the deaths of seven women and the hospitalization of approximately 60 others.

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10. IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert in 23 States as Monsoon Intensifies

The India Meteorological Department issued a heavy rain alert for 23 states and warned of potential landslide risks in hilly regions as the monsoon intensifies across the country.

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