June 2026 Current Affairs — Part 1
Important Current Affairs for Government Exams | International Affairs
This part covers the first 14 important topics from the International Affairs section of the June 2026 Current Affairs magazine. Revise the key facts and attempt the 5-question quiz at the end.
1. BrahMos Deal with Vietnam Signed
Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh said that the BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam has already been signed. A similar deal with Indonesia is in the final stage.
He made the statement during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
The Philippines was the first foreign country to purchase the BrahMos missile system from India.
📌 Key Facts
- First foreign buyer of BrahMos → Philippines
- Proposed buyers → Vietnam and Indonesia
- BrahMos → Supersonic cruise missile
- BrahMos is not a ballistic missile.
🇻🇳 Vietnam
- Capital → Hanoi
- Currency → Vietnamese đồng
- Prime Minister → Lê Minh Hưng
- President → Tô Lâm
2. IAF’s “Gajraj” Aircraft Carries Buddha Relics to Mongolia
An Indian Air Force IL-76 strategic airlift aircraft “Gajraj” transported sacred relics from New Delhi to Mongolia on 30 May 2026.
The relics were of Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, the two chief disciples of Gautama Buddha.
🛕 About the Two Disciples
- Sariputta → Known for his wisdom
- Mahamoggallana → Known for his spiritual powers and meditation skills
🇲🇳 Mongolia
- Capital → Ulaanbaatar
- Currency → Tögrög
- President → Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh
- Prime Minister → Nyam-Osoryn Uchral
- India–Mongolia Exercise → NOMADIC ELEPHANT
- 2025 Edition → Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
- 2024 Edition → Foreign Training Node, Umroi, Meghalaya
3. Myanmar President Visit to India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing.
PM Modi stated that India was honoured that Myanmar’s President chose India as his first foreign visit after assuming office.
The President began his India visit from Bodh Gaya, seeking the blessings of Lord Buddha.
🇲🇲 Myanmar
- Capital → Naypyidaw
- Currency → Myanmar Kyat
- President → Min Aung Hlaing
- First Vice President → Nyo Saw
- Second Vice President → Nan Ni Ni Aye
4. India and Australia Strengthen Defence and Maritime Cooperation
India and Australia reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening defence and security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.
Discussions focused on maritime security, defence industry collaboration, interoperability, emerging technologies and underwater security.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles in New Delhi.
The meeting was held under the second India–Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue.
🇦🇺 Australia
- Capital → Canberra
- Currency → Australian dollar
- Monarch → Charles III
- Governor-General → Sam Mostyn
- Prime Minister → Anthony Albanese
5. Malta’s Labour Party Wins
The ruling Labour Party of Malta won the parliamentary elections.
Prime Minister Robert Abela secured a historic fourth consecutive term for the Labour Party.
6. India Receives Fourth Squadron of S-400
India has received the fourth squadron of the S-400 air defence system from Russia.
The delivery is part of a $5.43 billion agreement signed in 2018 between India and Russia.
India is procuring five S-400 regimental systems under the agreement. Three squadrons had already been inducted, while the fourth has now arrived. The fifth squadron is expected in 2027.
🛡️ S-400 – Key Facts
- S-400 Triumf → Long-range air defence missile system
- Triumf → Russian for “Triumph”
- Type → Mobile long-range surface-to-air missile system
- Developed by → Russia's Almaz-Antey
- Indian designation → Sudarshan Chakra
- NATO Reporting Name → SA-21 Growler
🇷🇺 Russia
- Capital → Moscow
- Currency → Russian Ruble
- President → Vladimir Putin
- Prime Minister → Mikhail Mishustin
7. Telangana–South Africa Collaboration
The Telangana Government entered into a collaboration with South Africa.
The partnership focuses on education, medical tourism, investments, skill development and business cooperation.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met a South African delegation led by Deputy President Paul Mashatile.
🇿🇦 South Africa
- Capitals → Cape Town, Pretoria, Bloemfontein
- Currency → South African rand (ZAR)
- President → Cyril Ramaphosa
8. AUKUS to Develop Underwater Drones
Members of the AUKUS alliance announced plans to develop advanced underwater drone systems.
The initiative aims to enhance maritime security and protect undersea communication cables.
🌊 AUKUS
- Australia + United Kingdom + United States
- Announced → 2021
- Pillar I → Nuclear-powered submarines for Australia
- Pillar II → AI, quantum, cyber, undersea and hypersonic technologies
9. Mette Frederiksen
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Mette Frederiksen.
Mette Frederiksen assumed office as the Prime Minister of Denmark for a third consecutive term.
🇩🇰 Denmark
- Capital → Copenhagen
- Currency → Danish Krone (DKK)
- Prime Minister → Mette Frederiksen
🌍 Nordic Countries
- Denmark
- Finland
- Iceland
- Norway
- Sweden
10. India–Venezuela to Strengthen Energy Cooperation
Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri met Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez.
Both countries discussed strengthening cooperation in the energy sector.
Venezuela was among the largest crude oil suppliers to India during April–May 2026.
🇻🇪 Venezuela
- Capital → Caracas
- Currency → Venezuelan bolívar
- President → Delcy Rodríguez
11. India–UK Launch Critical Minerals Observatory
India and the United Kingdom launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO).
Its aim is to monitor and analyse global critical mineral supply chains.
🤝 Joint Partners
- Technology Innovation in Exploration & Mining Foundation (TEXMiN), IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
- University of Cambridge
⛏️ National Critical Mineral Mission
- Launched → 2025
- Budget → ₹34,300 crore
- Duration → FY 2024-25 to FY 2030-31
- Mineral Recycling Incentive Scheme → ₹1,500 crore
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Capital → London
- Currency → Pound sterling
- Monarch → Charles III
- Prime Minister → Keir Starmer
12. Vipul Appointed India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Vipul was appointed India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
He is a 1998-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer and was serving as India's Ambassador to Qatar.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
- Capital → Riyadh
- Currency → Saudi Riyal
- Crown Prince and Prime Minister → Mohammed bin Salman
🇶🇦 Qatar
- Capital → Doha
- Currency → Qatari Riyal
- Prime Minister → Mohammed bin Abdulrahman
- Deputy Prime Minister → Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al Thani
13. India–Indonesia Review Bilateral Relations
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono in New Delhi.
They held the 8th India–Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting, which reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.
🤝 Areas of Cooperation Discussed
- Defence and Security
- Maritime Cooperation
- Trade and Investment
- Pharmaceuticals and Healthcare
- Digital Technology
- Energy
🇮🇩 Indonesia
- Capital → Jakarta
- Currency → Indonesian rupiah (Rp) (IDR)
- President → Prabowo Subianto
- Vice President → Gibran Rakabuming Raka
14. First Export of Jharkhand Mangoes to the United Kingdom
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) flagged off the first commercial export of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the United Kingdom.
🥭 Export Details
- Quantity → 1.5 Metric Tonnes
- Variety → Amrapali Mango
- Source → Beura Farmer Producer Company Ltd.
- Location → Bano Block, Simdega District, Jharkhand
- Special Feature → All-women Farmer Producer Company
📦 Recent Export-Related News
- Assam’s GI-tagged Joha Rice exported to UK and Italy.
- APEDA facilitated first-ever export of ODOP Honey from Assam to USA.
- Mission “Senehjori” is Assam's cluster-based initiative to transform Muga silk into a globally competitive luxury textile ecosystem.
- Assam exported its first GI-tagged Karbi Anglong Ginger consignment to London.
- Assam exported its first legally approved consignment of agarwood chips worth around ₹2.35 crore to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
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