UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 29-06-2026

One Liners 29-06-2026

History, Art and Culture

Sri Nadaprabhu Kempegowda

Vice-President pays tributes to Nadaprabhu Sri Kempegowda on his 517th Birth Anniversary in Bengaluru,

• He is Known as Kempe Gowda, (1510–1569), ruler under the Vijayanagara Empire.

  • Remembered as a visionary leader and reformer.

• Contributions

• Founder of Bengaluru – Founded in 1537, creating a lasting legacy for the city.

• Built Bengaluru Fort and Bengaluru Pete (market town), shaping the city's enduring foundation.

• Social Reforms – Abolished the custom of amputating two fingers of unmarried women during Bandi Devaru.

• Sustainable Vision – Designed interconnected lakes, water channels, and tree plantations to create a sustainable legacy.

Chardham Yatra

Geography

Suji River

A landslide in Arunachal blocked the Siji river, forming an artificial lake and prompting flash‑flood alerts downstream in Assam.

• Location – It is a tributary of the Dhansiri River in Assam.

• Name – It also Known as Sijijan River in Arunachal; becomes Gai River (Gai Nadi) in Assam.

• Originates in – Lower Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, flows into Dhemaji district, Assam.

• Vulnerability – Prone to flash floods, landslides, and debris blockages during monsoon.

  • Due to rugged terrain and heavy rainfall.

Polity & Governance

Supreme Court Collegium

Justice P. S. Narasimha is set to become a member of the Supreme Court Collegium following Justice J. K. Maheshwari’s retirement.

• Established in – 1993, through a Supreme Court judgment.

• Comprise of – 5 senior-most judges of the apex court.

• Objective – To recommend appointments, transfers, and elevations of judges to the Supreme Court and 25 High Courts.

• Approval – Government may return recommendations, but if reiterated by the Collegium, they are usually accepted.

International Relations and Issues

Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) Advisory Update

• Restrictions Lifted – Indian ships and seafarers can now operate in the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf region.

  • It previously restricted after the June 13 incidents.

• Security Advisory – Masters and crew must

  • Maintain vigilance,

  • Follow navigational warnings, and

  • Comply with Coastal State protocols.

• Embassy Guidance – Stakeholders are asked to follow advisories issued by the Indian Embassy in Tehran.

Operation Amistad

Recently, Operation Amistad launched to offer humanitarian assistance to quake-hit Venezuela.

• Launched by – India.

• Mission Type – Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR).

• Deployment

  • Two IAF C‑17 Globemaster aircraft.

  • 41‑member Indian Army team (60 Para Field Hospital) including 9 medical officers.

  • Relief consignment – 30 tons of supplies, 6 tons of medicines, medical equipment, and two BHISHM cube portable hospitals.

• Objectives

  • To support search & rescue operations.

  • To provide emergency medical care and humanitarian relief.

• Significance

  • It reflects India's commitment to global humanitarian efforts.

  • It strengthens diplomatic relations between India and Venezuela.

Seychelles’ 50^th Independence Day Celebrations

An Indian Army contingent will march in Seychelles’ 50th Independence Day celebrations.

• Occasion – Golden Jubilee of Seychelles’ Independence, observed on June 29, 2026.

• Guest of Honour – Prime Minister of India.

• India Participation

  • Army Contingent – 32 personnel from the Assam Regiment.

  • Navy Contingent – Indian Navy marching unit accompanied by a military band.

• Significance

• It encompasses defence cooperation, maritime security, development assistance, cultural exchange, and trade.

• It underscores India’s role as a reliable partner in the Indian Ocean Region.

Economy

India’s Forex Reserves

• Total Reserves

• As of June 19, 2026, total reserves amounted to $672.59 billion.

• The reserves increased by $963 million over the past week.

• Breakdown of Reserve Components

  • Gold reserves – Increased by $4.11 billion, serving as the primary contributor to the overall rise.

  • Foreign currency assets (FCA) – Declined by $3.07 billion.

  • Special Drawing Rights (SDRs) – Decreased by $52 million to a total of $18.65 billion.

  • International Monetary Fund (IMF) reserve position – Decreased by $22 million, reaching $4.79 billion.

• Causes

  • An increase in gold prices contributed to a higher valuation of India's foreign exchange reserves.

  • Foreign Currency Assets (FCA) declined as a result of fluctuations in the currency market and interventions by the RBI.

  • Despite minor decreases in SDR and IMF holdings, the overall reserves remain robust.

Kaushal Mahotsav – Warangal 2026

• Held at – Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science (KITS), Warangal.

• Organised by – Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).

• Collaborated with – Government of Telangana and the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

• Objective – To connect skilled youth with industry through on-the-spot interviews, recruitment, apprenticeship opportunities and career guidance.

Security

ICGS Akshay

• It is a type of New‑generation Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV).

• Name – Akshay “meaning” Indestructible.

• Designed & built by – Goa Shipyard Limited.

• Role – To Symbolizes resilience and Coast Guard’s commitment to safeguarding India’s maritime interests.

• Operational Capabilities

  • Maritime Law Enforcement

  • Coastal Security

  • Search & Rescue

  • Marine Environmental Protection

  • Assistance to Mariners in Distress

• Significance –

• It reflects Aatmanirbhar Bharat in shipbuilding.

• It strengthens India’s domestic maritime ecosystem and operational readiness.