National Daily Current Affairs: June 17, 2026

National Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Ministry of Rural Development has set an ambitious target to complete over 26,000 km of rural roads under its flagship connectivity programs for the financial year 2026-27. This review highlights the government's commitment to last-mile connectivity and economic integration of remote villages. Additionally, the Scrappage Policy for the Delhi-NCR region received a boost with TATA Motors joining the scheme to provide incentives for replacing aging trucks and buses.

Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• International Relations: Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the G7 Summit in Evian, France. He addressed sessions on "Ensuring a Safe, Rapid and Efficient Rollout of Artificial Intelligence" and "Reviving a Balanced, Shared and Sustainable Economic Growth for All." He also held a bilateral meeting with the President of the United States.
• Defense & Industry: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh to perform the 'Bhoomi Pujan' for a 10,000-Tons Aluminium Extrusion Press at Yantra India Limited (YIL) in Nagpur. This facility is crucial for manufacturing components for defense and aerospace.
• Agriculture & Environment: The 2nd National Level Consultation Meeting on National Technical Guidelines (NTG) was held for the REWARD project. REWARD stands for "Rejuvenating Watersheds for Agricultural Resilience through Innovative Development," assisted by the World Bank.
• Governance: Union Home Minister Amit Shah remarked that the last 12 years of the Modi Government represent a "Vikas Bhi, Virasat Bhi" era, focusing on the confluence of development and cultural heritage.
• Science & Education: The Union Secretary of the Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) visited DUVASU (Pt. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Veterinary Science University) in Mathura to review research progress.

One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• The G7 Summit 2026 was hosted in Evian, France.
• REWARD Project for watershed management is being implemented with World Bank assistance.
• Target rural road completion for FY 2026-27 is set at over 26,000 km.
• Yantra India Limited is establishing a 10,000-Tons Aluminium Extrusion Press in Nagpur.
• TATA Motors is offering discounts for replacing old commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR.
• Prime Minister condoled the death of Robert A. F. Thurman, a prominent Buddhist scholar.
• Amit Shah termed 2014-2026 as the "golden era" of development and heritage.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: The REWARD project, recently in the news for watershed management, is being implemented with the financial assistance of which international organization?

• A) International Monetary Fund (IMF)
• B) World Bank
• C) Asian Development Bank (ADB)
• D) New Development Bank (NDB)

Q2: At which location in France did the 2026 G7 Summit take place where PM Modi addressed sessions on AI?

• A) Paris
• B) Lyon
• C) Evian
• D) Nice

Q3: Which defense PSU is setting up the 10,000-Tons Aluminium Extrusion Press in Nagpur?

• A) Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
• B) Bharat Electronics Limited
• C) Yantra India Limited
• D) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders

Q4: What is the target length for rural road completion set by the Centre for the financial year 2026-27?

• A) 15,000 km
• B) 20,000 km
• C) 26,000 km
• D) 35,000 km

Q5: Robert A. F. Thurman, whose passing was condoled by PM Modi, was an eminent scholar in which field?

• A) Nuclear Physics
• B) Buddhist Studies
• C) Space Research
• D) Classical Music