Welcome to the June 2026 edition of Current Affairs in Images, a specially curated collection of important national and international events presented in a simple visual format for competitive exam aspirants. This edition covers major developments in governance, economy, science and technology, environment, defence, sports, and international relations that are relevant for Kerala PSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank, Railway, and other government examinations.
Vivek Aggarwal becomes the first Indian to be appointed Vice President of FATF
This appointment marks the milestone as the this is the first time an Indian official has been elected to this influential leadership position within the international organization and it is responsible for the combating the money laundering, terrorist financing and other financial crimes.
Jainendra K Jain Wins Wolf Prize in Physics, Becomes First Indian-Origin Laureate
Indian origin theoretical physicist Jainendra K. Jain become the first person of Indian origin to receive the prestigious Wolf Prize in the field of Physics. This award recognizes his groundbreaking discovery of the composite fermions, it is a revolutionary concept that transformed scientists understanding of the fractional quantum Hall effect and it opened a new directions in the quantum physics research.
Jonathan the Tortoise Becomes the World’s Oldest Known Land Animal at 194
Its estimated age is 194 years and he is now officially recognized as the world’s oldest known terrestrial animal and the oldest turtle ever recorded on the record. He was born around the year 1832 and he has lived through some of the history’s most transformative periods.
UAE Sets 15 as Minimum Age for Social Media Use, Introduces AI-Based Age Verification
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the landmark move to strengthen the online child safety by setting minimum 15 years of age for the social media use.
Uzbekistan Becomes First Central Asian Member of New Development Bank
Uzbekistan has officially become the first Central Asian country to join the New Development Bank (NDB) and it marked the significant milestone in the expansion of the BRICS backed multilateral financial institution.
World Sickle Cell Day 2026
"Closing the Survival Gap: Equity in Sickle Cell Disease": This official global theme focuses on eliminating healthcare disparities and ensuring that quality treatment, early screening, and life-saving medications are accessible to all patients worldwide, regardless of their geographic location or socioeconomic status.
Indian Army Contingent Leaves for Mongolia to Participate in Exercise KHAAN QUEST 2026
A contingent of the Indian Army has departed for Mongolia to participate in to the multinational military exercise KHAAN QUEST 2026, which is scheduled to take place from 20th June to 3rd of July, 2026 at the Five Hills Training Area in Ulaanbaatar.
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