https://iaspoint.com/indias-ship-recycling-industry-and-maritime-sustainability/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T09:35:14+00:00 India’s Ship Recycling Industry and Maritime Sustainability 2026-06-23T09:35:14+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/indias-ship-recycling-industry-and-maritime-sustainability-featured.png India became the world’s leading ship recycling nation in 2025, meeting its Maritime India Vision 2030 target five years early. https://iaspoint.com/rbis-forex-market-intervention-and-rupee-stability/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T09:05:09+00:00 RBI’s Forex Market Intervention and Rupee Stability 2026-06-23T09:05:09+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/rbis-forex-market-intervention-and-rupee-stability-featured.png On 22 June 2026 the RBI reported net dollar sales of USD 8.94 billion in the spot market during April to support the Rupee, the second consecutive month of net selling after USD 9.758 billion in March. https://iaspoint.com/slowing-core-sector-growth-and-economic-implications/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T08:35:07+00:00 Slowing Core Sector Growth and Economic Implications 2026-06-23T08:35:07+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/slowing-core-sector-growth-and-economic-implications-featured.png India’s eight core industrial sectors recorded growth of 0.5% in May 2026, the second‑lowest expansion in 21 months. https://iaspoint.com/private-sector-employment-generation-in-india/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T08:05:33+00:00 Private Sector Employment Generation in India 2026-06-23T08:05:33+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/private-sector-employment-generation-in-india-featured.png India recently secured USD 1.5 billion from the World Bank under the "Boosting Job Creation in the Private Sector Development Policy Financing Operation" to support structural reforms for private-sector employment, even as June PMI data signalled a moderation in private-sector activity and marginal hiring. https://iaspoint.com/anti-dumping-duty-on-select-imports/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T07:34:32+00:00 Anti-Dumping Duty on Select Imports 2026-06-23T07:34:32+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/anti-dumping-duty-on-select-imports-featured.png On 22 June 2026, India imposed five-year anti-dumping duties on sulphenamides accelerators and PET resin, extended duties on aluminium foil, and the DGTR opened a probe into resorcinol imports. https://iaspoint.com/strengthening-credit-access-for-msmes/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T07:05:20+00:00 Strengthening Credit Access for MSMEs 2026-06-23T07:05:20+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/strengthening-credit-access-for-msmes-featured.png On 22 June 2026 RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra urged banks to treat MSMEs as long-term business partners and inaugurated an RBI awareness programme in Kochi. https://iaspoint.com/india-us-trade-relations-and-fta-negotiations/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T06:35:53+00:00 India–US Trade Relations and FTA Negotiations 2026-06-23T06:35:53+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/india-us-trade-relations-and-fta-negotiations-featured.png India and US officials are holding high‑level talks in New Delhi to finalise the framework for a first‑phase bilateral trade agreement or interim pact. https://iaspoint.com/gig-economy-employment-and-labour-protection-challenges/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T06:05:23+00:00 Gig Economy Employment and Labour Protection Challenges 2026-06-23T06:05:23+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/gig-economy-employment-and-labour-protection-challenges-featured.png Recently the ILO adopted Convention No. 193 on Decent Work in the Platform Economy, a first global treaty setting binding labour standards for platform workers. https://iaspoint.com/indias-digital-expansion-and-internet-penetration/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T05:35:25+00:00 India’s Digital Expansion and Internet Penetration 2026-06-23T05:35:25+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/indias-digital-expansion-and-internet-penetration-featured.png India’s internet subscriber base crossed 1.09 billion by March 31, 2026. https://iaspoint.com/el-nino-and-monsoon-performance-concerns/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T05:04:43+00:00 El Niño and Monsoon Performance Concerns 2026-06-23T05:04:43+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/el-nino-and-monsoon-performance-concerns-featured.png As of 23 June 2026, WMO and NASA warned that El Niño 2026 could weaken the Indian monsoon; IMD has forecast a below‑average monsoon and reported a 40–46% rainfall deficit by June. https://iaspoint.com/india-iran-strategic-and-security-cooperation/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T04:34:58+00:00 India–Iran Strategic and Security Cooperation 2026-06-23T04:34:58+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/india-iran-strategic-and-security-cooperation-featured.png On 22 June 2026 NSA Ajit Doval met Ghadir Nezamipour, Deputy Secretary for Defence Affairs at Iran's SNSC, in New Delhi during the BRICS NSA meeting. https://iaspoint.com/indias-energy-security-and-lng-supply-risks/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T04:05:04+00:00 India’s Energy Security and LNG Supply Risks 2026-06-23T04:05:04+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/indias-energy-security-and-lng-supply-risks-featured.png On Sunday evening an explosion occurred at the Barzan gas supply facility in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City. https://iaspoint.com/strait-of-hormuz-and-global-energy-security/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T03:35:25+00:00 Strait of Hormuz and Global Energy Security 2026-06-23T03:35:25+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/strait-of-hormuz-and-global-energy-security-featured.png On 23 June 2026 Iran reaffirmed administrative control over the Strait of Hormuz and announced an agreement releasing USD 12 billion in frozen assets plus a ship‑movement communication channel. https://iaspoint.com/iaea-inspections-and-irans-nuclear-programme/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T03:04:13+00:00 IAEA Inspections and Iran’s Nuclear Programme 2026-06-23T03:04:13+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/iaea-inspections-and-irans-nuclear-programme-featured.png On 22 June 2026 Iran agreed to allow IAEA inspectors back into the country after first‑round US–Iran talks at Bürgenstock, Switzerland; Tehran simultaneously stated no new commitments had been made and that IAEA interactions would follow existing procedures and parliamentary approval. https://iaspoint.com/apache-helicopters-and-m777-howitzers-for-india/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T02:34:18+00:00 Apache Helicopters and M777 Howitzers for India 2026-06-23T02:34:18+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/apache-helicopters-and-m777-howitzers-for-india-featured.png On 22 June 2026 the United States notified a proposed Foreign Military Sale to India for sustainment support services for AH-64E Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra‑Light Howitzers, with an estimated value of USD 482.2 million. https://iaspoint.com/brahmos-and-akashteer-defence-systems/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T02:04:18+00:00 BrahMos and Akashteer Defence Systems 2026-06-23T02:04:18+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/brahmos-and-akashteer-defence-systems-featured.png As of 22 June 2026, the United Arab Emirates is in early, fast-progressing talks with India to purchase BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and the Akashteer air-defence system. https://iaspoint.com/indigenous-warship-construction-and-naval-modernisation/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T01:35:02+00:00 Indigenous Warship Construction and Naval Modernisation 2026-06-23T01:35:02+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/indigenous-warship-construction-and-naval-modernisation-featured.png On 21 June 2026 Prime Minister Narendra Modi commissioned three indigenously built frontline naval warships at Kolkata — INS Dunagiri (stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel large) and INS Agray (ASW shallow water craft). https://iaspoint.com/indias-emerging-precision-missile-ecosystem/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T01:04:13+00:00 India’s Emerging Precision Missile Ecosystem 2026-06-23T01:04:13+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/indias-emerging-precision-missile-ecosystem-featured.png On 22 June 2026 India showcased indigenous missile hardware at Eurosatory and reported recent DRDO flight tests validating BMD interceptors, an Agni missile with MIRV capability, cruise‑missile trials and hypersonic propulsion experiments; the MoD broadened private‑sector roles under DAP 2026. https://iaspoint.com/isros-xposat-mission-and-scientific-data-access/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T00:34:13+00:00 ISRO’s XPoSat Mission and Scientific Data Access 2026-06-23T00:34:13+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/isros-xposat-mission-and-scientific-data-access-featured.png On 22 June 2026 ISRO issued a second Announcement of Opportunity inviting researchers from Indian institutes to propose analyses of XPoSat data. https://iaspoint.com/nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-mission/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-23T00:04:19+00:00 Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Mission 2026-06-23T00:04:19+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope-mission-featured.png On 21 June 2026 the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope arrived at Kennedy Space Center for final pre-launch processing ahead of a targeted launch no earlier than 30 August 2026. https://iaspoint.com/open-access-to-xposat-mission-data/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T23:34:09+00:00 Open Access to XPoSat Mission Data 2026-06-22T23:34:09+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/open-access-to-xposat-mission-data-featured.png On 22 June 2026 ISRO issued its second Announcement of Opportunity (AO) and released XPoSat scientific data into the public domain for global scientific use. https://iaspoint.com/indias-role-in-global-ai-governance/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T23:05:23+00:00 India’s Role in Global AI Governance 2026-06-22T23:05:23+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/indias-role-in-global-ai-governance-featured.png India’s Sarvam AI has entered global AI policy conversations after recognition by industry leaders and participation in G‑7 discussions. https://iaspoint.com/chinas-ai-expansion-and-global-technology-competition/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T22:35:19+00:00 China’s AI Expansion and Global Technology Competition 2026-06-22T22:35:19+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chinas-ai-expansion-and-global-technology-competition-featured.png China has entered a new AI growth phase driven by a state-led push for data centres, local procurement and talent control. https://iaspoint.com/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-employment/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T22:05:37+00:00 Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Employment 2026-06-22T22:05:37+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/artificial-intelligence-and-the-future-of-employment-featured.png On 22 June 2026 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella urged corporate leaders to "reorganise the job" to amplify human capabilities rather than use AI mainly to cut roles. https://iaspoint.com/ai-misuse-and-examination-integrity-challenges/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T21:35:15+00:00 AI Misuse and Examination Integrity Challenges 2026-06-22T21:35:15+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ai-misuse-and-examination-integrity-challenges-featured.png Recent incidents around alleged AI-generated NEET content and widespread student use of generative tools prompted a large re‑examination and administrative measures. https://iaspoint.com/nmc-decision-on-pg-diploma-admissions/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T21:04:14+00:00 NMC Decision on PG Diploma Admissions 2026-06-22T21:04:14+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/nmc-decision-on-pg-diploma-admissions-featured.png On 22 June 2026 the National Medical Commission (NMC) announced phase‑out of postgraduate diploma medical courses; 2026‑27 will be the last session for admissions and from 2027‑28 no fresh admissions will be permitted and diplomas will cease to function. https://iaspoint.com/cbse-policy-for-class-xii-students-in-gulf-countries/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T20:34:21+00:00 CBSE Policy for Class XII Students in Gulf Countries 2026-06-22T20:34:21+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cbse-policy-for-class-xii-students-in-gulf-countries-featured.png On 21 June 2026 CBSE notified a new assessment policy for private Class 12 candidates in seven Gulf countries after board examinations were cancelled due to the Iran–US war; the Centre informed the Supreme Court of the notification on 22 June 2026. https://iaspoint.com/public-sector-vacancies-and-recruitment-reforms/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T20:05:30+00:00 Public Sector Vacancies and Recruitment Reforms 2026-06-22T20:05:30+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/public-sector-vacancies-and-recruitment-reforms-featured.png On 22 June 2026 a Parliamentary Standing Committee led by Brij Lal reviewed central government vacancies and the CSAT component of the Civil Services Preliminary Examination. https://iaspoint.com/right-to-information-and-citizen-access-to-governance/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T19:35:16+00:00 Right to Information and Citizen Access to Governance 2026-06-22T19:35:16+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/right-to-information-and-citizen-access-to-governance-featured.png Maharashtra withdrew the provision requiring applicants to disclose the purpose for seeking information from its RTI Rules, 2026 on 19 June 2026, a week after those rules were notified. https://iaspoint.com/reproductive-rights-and-judicial-intervention/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T19:05:26+00:00 Reproductive Rights and Judicial Intervention 2026-06-22T19:05:26+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/reproductive-rights-and-judicial-intervention-featured.png Recently, multiple US state and federal actions have reshaped access to abortion and reproductive technologies while Indian courts continue to decide individual medical cases. https://iaspoint.com/counter-terrorism-and-internal-security-challenges/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T18:35:58+00:00 Counter-Terrorism and Internal Security Challenges 2026-06-22T18:35:58+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/counter-terrorism-and-internal-security-challenges-featured.png Recently, multiple developments exposed the multi-dimensional nature of terrorist threats: Rajasthan ATS arrested Babita Dhakad (alias Khadija) for alleged Jaish-e‑Mohammed links; BRICS NSAs met in New Delhi under Ajit Doval; OFAC sanctioned facilitators for ISIS; UN Counter‑Terrorism Week begins shortly. https://iaspoint.com/ebola-outbreak-in-congo/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T18:04:25+00:00 Ebola Outbreak in Congo 2026-06-22T18:04:25+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ebola-outbreak-in-congo-featured.png The Ebola outbreak declared on 15 May 2026 in Ituri province (DRC) has surpassed 1,000 confirmed cases; the DRC Ministry of Health reported 1,003 confirmed cases and 254 deaths as of 21 June 2026. https://iaspoint.com/h1n1-influenza-and-public-health-concerns/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T17:34:35+00:00 H1N1 Influenza and Public Health Concerns 2026-06-22T17:34:35+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/h1n1-influenza-and-public-health-concerns-featured.png On 22 June 2026 a 41-year-old man from rural Karwar, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka, died of H1N1 at a private hospital in Mangaluru. https://iaspoint.com/climate-risks-and-horticulture-in-kashmir/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T17:05:39+00:00 Climate Risks and Horticulture in Kashmir 2026-06-22T17:05:39+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/climate-risks-and-horticulture-in-kashmir-featured.png Recently, fresh hailstorms and heavy rainfall struck south Kashmir, damaging apple orchards, vegetable crops and farmlands in Anantnag, Tral (Aripal belt) and Kulgam. https://iaspoint.com/long-term-carbon-absorption-by-trees/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T16:34:44+00:00 Long-Term Carbon Absorption by Trees 2026-06-22T16:34:44+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/long-term-carbon-absorption-by-trees-featured.png Recent studies (Science Advances, 12 Jun 2026; PNAS, 16 Jun 2026; Ecology Letters, 22 Jun 2026) report that trees continue photosynthesis after seasonal wood growth stops, altering the partitioning of assimilated carbon. https://iaspoint.com/stump-tailed-macaque-conservation-in-meghalaya/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T16:04:31+00:00 Stump-Tailed Macaque Conservation in Meghalaya 2026-06-22T16:04:31+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/stump-tailed-macaque-conservation-in-meghalaya-featured.png On 19 June 2026 the Meghalaya State Zoo, Shillong, recorded the first successful birth of a Stump‑tailed Macaque (Macaca arctoides) at the facility; the neonate is healthy and remains under veterinary observation with its mother and troop. https://iaspoint.com/sushruta-and-indias-medical-heritage/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T15:34:30+00:00 Sushruta and India’s Medical Heritage 2026-06-22T15:34:30+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sushruta-and-indias-medical-heritage-featured.png On 19 June 2026 a 90‑kilogram bronze statue of Maharshi Sushruta was unveiled at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. https://iaspoint.com/cochin-port-authority-and-its-functions/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T15:04:59+00:00 Cochin Port Authority and Its Functions 2026-06-22T15:04:59+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/cochin-port-authority-and-its-functions-featured.png M. https://iaspoint.com/challenges-in-indias-water-governance-framework/ IASPOINT en 2026-06-22T14:35:25+00:00 Challenges in India’s Water Governance Framework 2026-06-22T14:35:25+00:00 https://iaspoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/challenges-in-indias-water-governance-framework-featured.png India faces acute water governance stress.