Current Affairs for June 10, 2026

 Indigenous Quantum Computing Processor Unveiled: In a major victory for the National Quantum Mission, IIT Delhi, in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully developed India's next-generation quantum computing processor. The breakthrough enhances cryptographic data security and advanced computing self-reliance.

India and European Union Finalize Landmark FTA: Following intensive diplomatic negotiations, India and the European Union officially concluded talks and finalized a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The treaty significantly lowers trade tariffs, expands market access, and strengthens cross-border investment corridors.

Launch of 'Green India Mission 2.0': The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change officially rolled out Green India Mission 2.0. The upgraded environmental framework shifts primary focus toward expanding urban forestry networks and launching blue carbon initiatives to protect coastal marine ecosystems.

RBI Issues Comprehensive Green Bonds Guidelines: To standardize capital raised for sustainable infrastructure, the Reserve Bank of India issued mandatory regulatory guidelines for the issuance of Green Bonds, ensuring all funded projects directly meet verifiable environmental sustainability targets.

Advanced Version of 'Agni-P' Successfully Test-Fired: India's defense capabilities achieved a new milestone as the strategic forces successfully test-fired an advanced, nuclear-capable version of the Agni-Prime (Agni-P) ballistic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.

Nepal Foreign Minister’s High-Level Visit to India: Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal arrived in New Delhi for bilateral talks. Key outcomes include the launch of a person-to-person (P2P) financial linkage between India's UPI and Nepal's NPI, along with the official handover of 84 India-funded reconstruction projects to Nepal.

SIPRI Yearbook 2026 Outlines Nuclear Stockpiles: The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its 2026 yearbook. The report highlights that the 9 nuclear-armed states possess a combined 12,187 nuclear weapons (with 9,745 in active military stockpiles) and ranks India as the world's 5th largest military spender.

Russia Offers Joint Production of Sukhoi Su-57: Russian President Vladimir Putin formally extended a strategic defense offer to India for the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft, explicitly proposing its localized joint production under the Atmanirbhar Bharat framework.

RBI Launches Twin USD-INR Forex Swap Facility: To boost foreign currency inflows and secure external financing lines, the RBI introduced two specialized USD-Rupee forex swap mechanisms—one dedicated to fresh Foreign Currency Non-Resident Bank (FCNR(B)) deposits, and another for long-term External Commercial Borrowings.

Guinness World Record Set in 'RahVeer Pledge' Campaign: Ride-hailing platform Rapido established a major milestone by mobilizing over 4 lakh bike taxi captains across 400+ Indian cities to simultaneously take the RahVeer road-safety pledge, earning an official entry into the Guinness World Records.