Today at a Glance
A quick scan of the day’s most exam-relevant developments for June 12, 2026. Detailed articles follow in today’s edition.
Social Issues
World Day Against Child Labour. June 12 marks the ILO’s World Day Against Child Labour, themed “Red card to child labour.” It anchors a revision of India’s framework: Article 24, the Child and Adolescent Labour Act, 1986 (amended 2016), the RTE Act, and ILO Conventions 138 and 182 (ratified by India in 2017). (See full article.)
Economy
World Bank upgrades India, cuts the world. The World Bank’s Global Economic Prospects raised India’s growth to 6.6% for 2026 (and 7.2% for 2027), keeping it the fastest-growing major economy, even as it cut global growth to 2.5%, the weakest since COVID, citing the Middle East conflict. (See full article.)
Polity and Federalism
Assam and Nagaland sign a historic oil-and-gas pact. A tripartite MoU (Centre, Assam, Nagaland) allows joint exploration along their disputed border on a 50:50 revenue-sharing basis, decoupling the resource question from the boundary dispute, a model of cooperative federalism. (See full article.)
Science and Technology
NLC India and CSIR to mine critical minerals from waste. NLC India tied up with CSIR-CECRI to extract rare earth elements and critical minerals from mine waste at Neyveli, supporting the National Critical Mineral Mission and reducing import dependence on China. (See full article.)
International Relations
India a “top priority” for France ahead of the G7. France named India a top-priority partner before the 52nd G7 Summit it is hosting; PM Modi attends as a partner country (India’s 13th appearance) and meets President Macron, underscoring India’s multi-alignment. (See full article.)
New envoy to Türkiye. The MEA named Rudra Gaurav Shresth (currently Ambassador to Iran) as India’s next Ambassador to Türkiye.
Environment
State of India’s Environment 2026. The CSE / Down To Earth report flags how the invasive Lantana camara is altering tiger habitat and raising human-wildlife conflict, warning that rising tiger numbers alone do not mean healthy ecosystems. (See full article.)
World
Trump nominates Jay Clayton as US Director of National Intelligence. President Trump named the former SEC Chairman to head the US Intelligence Community, which oversees more than a dozen agencies.
Persons in News
Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies at 47. The eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, a lawyer known for justice-reform work, died after a long illness; her death was announced by the Royal Household Bureau.
Sports
India retains No. 1 in ICC Men’s ODI rankings. In the ICC’s annual update, India held the top spot in the ODI team rankings.
Prelims Pointers
- World Day Against Child Labour: June 12; India ratified ILO Conventions 138 and 182 in 2017
- Article 24 bars child labour below 14 in hazardous work; Article 21A is the Right to Education
- World Bank GEP: India 6.6% (2026), 7.2% (2027); global 2.5%, weakest since COVID
- Assam-Nagaland tripartite oil pact: 50:50 revenue sharing, over 1,000 sq km
- NLC India + CSIR-CECRI: critical minerals from mine waste; National Critical Mineral Mission
- G7 members: US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Canada + EU; India is a partner, not a member
- SOE 2026: Lantana camara, an invasive alien species, is degrading tiger habitat; 58 tiger reserves, NTCA
Source: Current Affairs Today, June 12, 2026 — Ujiyari.com | Free UPSC & State PCS Current Affairs
