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National Daily Current Affairs: 26/06/2026

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Defence & Tech: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Chandipur, Odisha. The missile is designed to strike targets at distances up to 1,000 km.

Environment & International Relations: India participated in the COP29 (29th Conference of Parties) held in Baku, Azerbaijan. India emphasized the need for 'Climate Finance' from developed nations to help developing countries meet their NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions) targets.

Science & Technology: The Bhashini Mission (National Language Translation Mission) is expanding its reach. It uses AI to provide real-time translation in 22 scheduled Indian languages, aiming to bridge the digital divide for non-English speakers.

Polity: Justice Sanjiv Khanna has officially taken oath as the 51st Chief Justice of India (CJI), succeeding Justice D.Y. Chandrachud. His tenure will last until May 2025.

Economy: India's retail inflation (CPI) surged to a 14-month high in October 2024, primarily driven by rising food prices, particularly vegetables and edible oils.