Introduction
The CareerUdaya Daily Current Affairs – 12 June 2026 edition compiles exam-relevant national, Assam, economy, international, science, sports and governance developments available up to 12 June 2026, for APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, SSC, Banking and Railway aspirants. Attempt the linked Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 12 June 2026 and explore the full Current Affairs Hub.
National Current Affairs
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda launched "10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care," releasing a ₹75 commemorative coin and a ₹5 postal stamp. The Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), launched on 9 June 2016, provides free antenatal care on the 9th of every month to pregnant women — a flagship maternal-health initiative.
In manufacturing, the government approved 22 new applicants in Round-3 of the Textile Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, taking the total to 96 companies with about ₹12,822.67 crore of committed investment, a projected turnover of around ₹58,294 crore and over 36,000 projected jobs across man-made fibre and technical textiles. The Cabinet also approved about ₹2,533 crore for Central Government office and residential complexes in Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh's capital, to house roughly 8,000 officials. In defence procurement, the Ministry of Defence signed a ₹449 crore deal with Accord Software for 20 Enhanced Capability GNSS Jammers with about 75% indigenous content, reinforcing self-reliant electronic warfare.
Assam & Northeast Current Affairs
Five artists from Assam were named among the recipients of the Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards (2024 and 2025) — part of a national list in which 108 artists were selected for the Akademi Awards, 7 artists were elected Fellows, and 106 young artists were chosen for the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar. The Assam representation strengthens the state's standing in music, dance and theatre. In the energy sector, Assam and Nagaland signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding to jointly explore and produce crude oil and natural gas along their shared border, a cooperative step in resource development that also helps resolve long-standing inter-state boundary-resource questions in the Northeast.
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Economy & Banking
The government extended the Credit Guarantee Scheme for Microfinance Institutions (CGSMFI-2.0) until 31 August 2026 and raised the NBFC-MFI loan limit from ₹300 crore to ₹1,000 crore, easing credit flow to the bottom of the pyramid. The Reserve Bank of India's Third Amendment Directions, 2026 allowed banks to lend to REITs and InvITs that are SEBI-registered, listed, and backed by revenue-generating assets. Nuvama received SEBI approval to launch mutual-fund operations, and the CCI approved Sanlam's additional stake in Shriram Life Insurance. These are classic "regulator + action" items for banking exams.
International Affairs
India participated in the 114th International Labour Conference (ILC) in Geneva, the annual apex forum of the International Labour Organization (ILO), with the Indian delegation led by the Union Minister of State for Labour and Employment. India also advanced digital-payments diplomacy through the India–Nepal UPI cross-border remittance corridor, extending UPI's international footprint.
Science & Technology
In agri-tech, the ICAR–Indian Institute of Oilseeds Research (Hyderabad) promoted "Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra," a free, multilingual, WhatsApp-based AI advisory for oilseed farmers covering groundnut, mustard, sesame, sunflower, soybean and niger. BSNL and IIT Kanpur signed an MoU for Direct-to-Mobile (D2M) broadcasting and indigenous 4G development, advancing self-reliant telecom; D2M technology allows video and multimedia to be streamed directly to mobile phones without an active internet connection, with applications in education and disaster alerts. Globally, NASA announced the crew for its Artemis III mission, planned for the late-2020s, which will test deep-space docking with commercial lunar-lander systems.
Sports
Star shuttler PV Sindhu reached the semifinals of the Australian Open (BWF Super 500), keeping Indian badminton in contention on the international circuit — a useful "player + stage + tournament" item for objective sports questions.
Government Schemes & Governance
The day spotlighted maternal health (PMSMA decade), manufacturing incentives (Textile PLI), and financial-inclusion reforms (microfinance credit guarantee). World Day Against Child Labour was observed on 12 June under the theme "Red card to child labour: Fair play for children, decent work for adults," marking the anniversary of ILO Convention No. 182. Indian-origin scientist Gautam Dey won the EMBO Gold Medal 2026 for his research on nuclear organisation. Practise these in the Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 12 June 2026, attempt more mock tests, revise study materials, and prepare for teacher recruitment via the Assam TET Hub.
Revision Notes
For quick revision of the 12 June edition: the Union Health Minister marked a decade of the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan with a ₹75 commemorative coin and a ₹5 postal stamp, recalling that the scheme provides free antenatal care on the ninth of every month since June 2016. Manufacturing got a boost as the Textile PLI scheme's third round took the total to ninety-six companies with about ₹12,822.67 crore of committed investment. On banking, the microfinance credit-guarantee scheme was extended to 31 August 2026, the NBFC-MFI loan limit rose from ₹300 crore to ₹1,000 crore, and the Reserve Bank's Third Amendment Directions permitted bank lending to SEBI-regulated REITs and InvITs. India attended the 114th International Labour Conference of the ILO in Geneva, and the DFS Secretary was named to the boards of both the RBI and SBI. Awards-wise, five Assam artists featured in the Sangeet Natak Akademi list, and an Indian-origin scientist won the EMBO Gold Medal. World Day Against Child Labour was observed on 12 June. PV Sindhu's Australian Open semifinal kept Indian badminton in focus.
Exam Snapshot Table
| Area | Key Point | Exam Hook |
|---|---|---|
| National | J.P. Nadda marks decade of PMSMA; ₹75 coin, ₹5 stamp | Maternal health |
| National | Textile PLI Round-3 – 96 companies, ₹12,822.67 cr investment | Manufacturing, PLI |
| Assam | Five Assam artists in Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards 2024-25 | Culture, performing arts |
| Assam | Assam-Nagaland tripartite MoU for crude oil and gas | Energy, federalism |
| Economy | CGSMFI-2.0 extended; NBFC-MFI limit raised to ₹1,000 cr | Microfinance |
| Economy | RBI Third Amendment Directions – lending to REITs/InvITs | Banking regulation |
| International | India at 114th International Labour Conference, Geneva | ILO, labour |
| Science & Tech | BSNL–IIT Kanpur MoU for D2M and indigenous 4G | Telecom, Aatmanirbhar |
| Important Day | World Day Against Child Labour (12 June) | Observances |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the CareerUdaya Daily Current Affairs – 12 June 2026 edition cover?
It covers exam-relevant national, Assam, economy and banking, international, science and technology, sports and governance developments available up to 12 June 2026.
What is significant about PMSMA in this edition?
PMSMA completed a decade; a ₹75 commemorative coin and ₹5 postal stamp were released. It provides free antenatal care on the 9th of every month, a flagship maternal-health scheme.
Why are the RBI and microfinance changes important?
The CGSMFI-2.0 extension, the higher NBFC-MFI loan limit, and the RBI's REIT/InvIT lending norms are high-yield banking-regulation items frequently tested in IBPS and RBI exams.
Is there a quiz based on this article?
Yes. The Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 12 June 2026 has 10 MCQs drawn only from this edition, with answers and explanations.
Which exams is this brief useful for?
It is designed for APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, SSC, Banking and Railway aspirants who need concise, verified daily revision.