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.
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Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed as an Executive Director of the World Bank
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his appointment, for a tenure of three years from the date he assumes charge. He succeeds Parameswaran Iyer, a retired IAS officer whose term was extended until Mishra formally takes over to ensure a smooth transition.
KAU Tejaswini, a new green chilli variety, has recently been developed by Kerala Agricultural University.
Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) has officially released 'KAU Thejaswini', a groundbreaking new green chilli variety engineered for the state's unique farming conditions.
Mother Dairy has become the first company in India to launch milk packets that completely decompose in the soil
Mother Dairy has become the first company in India to introduce a naturally soil-degradable milk pouch, marking a historic sustainability milestone for the dairy category.
The Philippines was recently hit by an earthquake measuring 7.8 on the Richter scale in June 2026.
A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the southern coast of Mindanao, Philippines, on June 8, 2026, causing widespread damage, fatalities, and regional tsunami warnings. The earthquake occurred at 7:37 AM local time and originated at a depth of approximately 55 km, caused by tectonic subduction along the Cotabato Trench.
NASA declared the MAVEN Mars mission inactive in 2026.
NASA officially declared the MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission concluded and the spacecraft inactive on June 3, 2026, following a six-month period of radio silence. The space agency determined the robotic probe to be in an unrecoverable state after exhaustive attempts to re-establish contact failed.
October 16 has been designated as Civil Supplies Day.
October 16 has officially been designated as Civil Supplies Day by the Kerala Government to honor and highlight the state's public distribution machinery. According to recent state updates, the decision was formally finalized in June 2026 to systematically align the state’s food welfare milestones with global efforts.
Kozhikode Medical College Hospital has implemented the state's first virtual autopsy system, enabling post-mortem examinations without cutting the body.
Kozhikode Medical College Hospital (MCH) has been chosen to host Kerala's first virtual autopsy (VA) system, bringing a revolutionary, non-invasive post-mortem technique to the state. According to a June 9, 2026 announcement reported by The Hindu and Malayala Manorama, the state government plans to launch the facility on a pilot basis at an estimated project cost of ₹30 crore.
The LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3), formerly known as the GSLV Mk III, is popularly known as ISRO's "Bahubali" rocket.
ISRO's LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3), previously designated as the GSLV Mk III, is famously nicknamed the "Bahubali" rocket due to its massive heavy-lift capability and distinct structural power.
India's eighth Regional Meteorological Centre has been established in Lucknow.
India's eighth Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) has officially been established in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The new centre was jointly launched on June 8, 2026, by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and Union Minister of State for Science and Technology and Earth Sciences, Dr. Jitendra Singh.
Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Colonel Frank Rubio, and Andrew Douglas are the astronaut crew members selected for the Artemis III mission.
NASA has officially named Randy Bresnik, Luca Parmitano, Frank Rubio, and Andre Douglas as the prime crew members for the upcoming Artemis III mission. The much-anticipated crew announcement was made on June 9, 2026, from the NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas.
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, has earned the distinction of being known as Kerala's 'Nishasalabha Campus'.
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit (SSUS) in Kalady has earned widespread recognition as an ecological haven, with a landmark June 2026 biodiversity report highlighting its extraordinary status as a premier hub for moth conservation.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, marking the first time in history that a World Cup is being shared across three nations. The tournament kicked off on June 11, 2026, with the opening match played at the historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City, and is scheduled to run until the final match on July 19, 2026, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
Tamim Iqbal has been elected as the President of Bangladesh Cricket Board in June 2026
Former national captain Tamim Iqbal has been elected as the new President of the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) for a four-year term. Following the official board elections held in Dhaka, he emerged as the sole, uncontested candidate for the top administrative post. At just 37 years old, he has made history as the youngest individual to ever serve as the BCB President.
Sarah Joseph has been awarded the Kairali Kala Samiti Literary Award in Bengaluru in 2026
Acclaimed novelist and short-story writer Sarah Joseph has been awarded the prestigious Bengaluru Kairali Kalasamithi Literary Award for 2026. The announcement was officially made on June 10, 2026, by the Bengaluru Kairali Kalasamithi, honoring her lifelong and comprehensive contributions to Malayalam literature.
According to a study conducted by the National Safety Council Kerala Chapter, the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary has the cleanest air among forest areas in Kerala
According to a June 2026 environmental study conducted by the National Safety Council Kerala Chapter, the Thattekad Bird Sanctuary has been identified as having the cleanest air quality among forest-adjacent areas across the state. The comprehensive study was commissioned by the Kerala Forest Department to map air quality trends at major forest and ecological destinations.
The Kerala Government has launched the 'Priyadarshini' scheme, which offers free travel on KSRTC ordinary buses for women and transgender persons.
Kerala Government has officially approved the 'Priyadarshini' scheme, offering free travel for all women and transgender individuals on Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) ordinary buses starting Monday, June 15, 2026.
Kayakalpam is a public outreach programme launched by the Health Department to identify and resolve issues affecting the healthcare sector
'Kayakalpam' is a major statewide public outreach initiative launched by the Kerala Health Department to directly gather citizen feedback, identify operational gaps, and revitalise public healthcare services.
The Zojila Tunnel is the longest road tunnel in Asia and connects the Kashmir Valley with Ladakh
Zojila Tunnel is engineered to be Asia's longest bi-directional road tunnel and will establish vital, all-weather connectivity between the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.
Randy Bresnik has been appointed as the mission commander of NASA's recently announced 'Artemis-III' space mission
U.S. Marine Corps Colonel and veteran NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik has officially been appointed as the mission commander for Artemis III
VB-G RAM G is the new scheme that the Central Government will implement from July 1 to replace the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS)
The Central Government is introducing the VB-G RAM G scheme to officially replace MGNREGS from July 1, 2026. The acronym stands for Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin).
The wooden foundation of a 5,000-year-old artificial island was recently discovered in Scotland
Archaeologists recently uncovered the massive, hidden wooden foundations of a 5,000-year-old artificial island submerged in Loch Bhorgastail on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland.
Bharathiraja was the renowned Tamil film director who recently passed away
Legendary Tamil film director Bharathiraja passed away on June 10, 2026, at the age of 84 at his residence in Chennai following prolonged age-related health issues and respiratory complications
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