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National Daily Current Affairs: June 17, 2026

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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.