Daily Current Affairs- 11th June 2026

Daily Current Affairs- 11th June 2026

Operation Milap: Gujarat Police Trace 1,470 Missing Persons in One Month

In the News: Gujarat Police traced 1,470 missing persons during a month-long statewide drive named Operation Milap under Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi and DGP G.S. Malik. The operation was launched across Gujarat on May 7, 2026, to review pending missing-person cases and reunite people with their families. Women and children formed a major share of the traced persons, making the drive important for policing, child protection and public safety.

Key Points:

• Statewide Missing-Person Drive: Operation Milap was conducted across Gujarat to reopen and investigate pending missing-person cases. Police records showed that 24,767 people had been reported missing in Gujarat since 2007. The drive focused on family reunification, timely intervention and public confidence in policing.
• Recovery Profile: Out of 1,470 traced persons, 852 were women, 342 were men, 42 were minor boys and 234 were minor girls. Surat City Police recorded the highest number of recoveries, tracing 341 missing persons. The data shows that women and children formed the most vulnerable category in the operation.
• Investigation Methods: Police used both technical intelligence and human intelligence during the operation. Teams reviewed old records, digital trails, social media activity, transport hubs and shelter homes. Mobile-phone analysis, field verification, interstate coordination and family counselling helped trace long-pending cases.
• Major Trends Identified: Police found adolescent girls to be one of the most vulnerable groups in missing-person cases. Romantic relationships, elopement, family conflict, educational setbacks and domestic disputes were identified as major reasons. Migration among labour families also complicated tracing because many cases involved interstate movement.

Kerala Launches India’s 1st Judiciary-Integrated Wildlife Crime System

In the News: Kerala launched HAWK, or Hostile Activity Watch Kernel, as a digital system for wildlife offence management. The system integrates forest enforcement records with the District Court Management System through an Application Programming Interface. It has been described as India’s first judiciary-integrated digital wildlife offence management system for wildlife crimes.

Key Points:

• HAWK e-Court Integration: HAWK enables online submission and tracking of wildlife offence records linked with the judiciary. The system connects forest offence data with the District Court Management System through an API. This reduces dependence on physical paperwork and improves coordination between forest officials and courts.
• First-of-its-Kind System: Kerala became the first state to launch a fully digitised, judiciary-integrated wildlife offence management system. The system is significant because wildlife-crime cases require fast documentation, evidence tracking and prosecution support. It represents a shift from manual case handling to court-linked digital governance.
• Institutions Involved: The system was developed by the Kerala Forest Department with the Wildlife Trust of India. NTT Data supported the technology component of the platform. Forest officers can use dashboards to monitor case pendency, investigation progress and crime patterns.
• Core Functions: HAWK tracks wildlife offences from the Preliminary Offence Report stage to court verdicts and witness testimonies. It also stores data on wildlife mortality, illegal weapon seizures, vehicle involvement and repeat offenders. The system works as both a case-management tool and an ecological intelligence platform.

VB-GRAM G Scheme
In the News:  The Union Government proposed an interim allocation of ₹95,692 crore for the transition from MGNREGA/MGNREGS to Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin, or VB-G RAM G. Union Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the scheme would ensure uninterrupted rural employment. The Act is scheduled to come into force across the country from July 1, 2026.

Key Points:

• Interim Allocation:  The Centre announced an interim allocation of ₹95,692 crore under VB-G RAM G. The allocation aims to ensure that rural employment and development activities continue without disruption after June 30. The Minister stated that there should not be a gap of even a single day in work availability.
• Transition from MGNREGS: VB-G RAM G is positioned as the new rural employment guarantee framework replacing the existing MGNREGS structure. States and Union Territories were asked to complete preparations before the July 1 rollout. The scheme aims to retain the employment guarantee component while allowing greater flexibility for rural asset creation.
• State-wise Allocation: Uttar Pradesh received the highest interim allocation at ₹9,721.48 crore.
  West Bengal followed with ₹8,508 crore, while Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh and Bihar also received major allocations. The allocation was worked out on the basis of expenditure under MGNREGS in the previous year.
• Implementation Preparedness: The government stated that 26 states had completed procedural requirements for implementing the new scheme. Jharkhand, Karnataka, Telangana and Mizoram were yet to complete all formalities but assured the Centre of preparation. States were asked to notify the state scheme, complete e-KYC and undertake district- and block-level awareness activities.

What Delhi HC ruled in quashing NewsClick case on foreign funding, cheating

In the News: The Delhi High Court quashed the EOW FIR and the Enforcement Directorate’s ECIR against NewsClick and its founder-editor Prabir Purkayastha. The case related to allegations of foreign funding, cheating, criminal breach of trust and money laundering. Justice Neena Bansal Krishna held that the allegations did not disclose the basic ingredients of the alleged offences.

Key Points:

• Cases Quashed: The High Court quashed both the EOW FIR and the ED’s money-laundering case against NewsClick and Prabir Purkayastha. The FIR alleged that NewsClick received about ₹9.59 crore as foreign direct investment from Worldwide Media Holdings LLC. The allegation was that shares were overvalued to bypass foreign investment restrictions in digital news media.
• FDI Finding: The Court noted that no cap on foreign investment in digital news media existed when the investment was received in 2018. NewsClick had also relied on a government clarification that online publications did not fall within the ambit of print media. The Court held that the claim of violating foreign investment restrictions was unsustainable.
• Economic Decision Not Criminal Offence: The Court observed that the share valuation was carried out by an independent chartered accountant under FEMA regulations. It held that the share price was decided through negotiation between NewsClick and Worldwide Media Holdings LLC. The Court treated the valuation as an economic decision and not as a criminal offence.
• Cheating and Breach of Trust Not Made Out: The Court held that cheating was not established because there was no identifiable victim who claimed to have been deceived. It also held that criminal breach of trust could not stand because there was no entrustment of property or allegation of misappropriation. Since the main offences were not made out, the ED case based on the FIR also could not survive.

SAPLING Dialogue 2026

In the News: The Ministry of Food Processing Industries, in collaboration with the World Bank Group, concluded the two-day SAPLING Dialogue 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The dialogue focused on strengthening food processing, nutrition, employment generation, and sustainable growth in South Asia. It brought together policymakers, industry representatives, startups, financial institutions, researchers, and development partners.

Key Points:

• About SAPLING Dialogue 2026: SAPLING stands for South Asian Policy Leadership for Improved Nutrition and Growth. The dialogue was organised by MoFPI and the World Bank Group. Its theme was “Unlocking Value: Advancing Food Processing for Employment Generation and Sustainable Growth in South Asia.”
• Focus on Food Processing: The event highlighted food processing as a bridge between agriculture, industry, nutrition, and employment. It stressed value addition, reduction of post-harvest losses, and stronger food supply chains. The discussion also underlined India’s growing role as a food processing hub in South Asia.
• Major Areas Discussed: Sessions covered agricultural supply chains, food safety standards, investment mobilisation, and technology adoption. The dialogue also focused on formalising small and informal food processors. Regional cooperation in food processing and nutrition remained a key theme.
• Innovation and Investment Angle: An Innovation Fair was organised to showcase solutions in cold chain, digital traceability, packaging, storage, and processing. The platform connected startups, policymakers, investors, and industry players. It aimed to promote practical partnerships in the food processing ecosystem.
• Important Report Released: The report “Assessment of the Level of Food Processing in India” was released during the event. It noted that India’s level of food processing rose from around 10% in 2016 to nearly 17% in 2023. The report identified fruits, vegetables, and dairy as major areas with future potential.

UPI-NPI Corridor Launched for India-Nepal Remittances

In the News:  India and Nepal launched a peer-to-peer cross-border remittance mechanism linking India’s UPI with Nepal’s National Payments Interface. The corridor enables instant, secure, and low-cost digital money transfers between the two countries. It is expected to support migrant workers, families, travellers, merchants, and small businesses.

Key Points:

• About the Corridor: The UPI-NPI corridor connects India’s Unified Payments Interface with Nepal’s National Payments Interface. It allows person-to-person digital remittances through mobile banking applications and digital wallets. The system supports real-time cross-border payments between India and Nepal.
• Implementing Institutions: The integration was carried out by NPCI International Payments Limited and Nepal Clearing House Limited. NIPL is the international arm of the National Payments Corporation of India. NCHL plays a major role in Nepal’s digital payment infrastructure.
• Benefits for Travellers and Merchants: The payment linkage reduces dependence on physical cash and currency exchange. Travellers can make easier digital payments, while merchants can receive faster settlements. It can also support tourism, border trade, and small-value cross-border commerce.
• UPI’s Global Reach: UPI has become a major part of India’s digital public infrastructure outreach. Its acceptance in several countries reflects India’s push to internationalise

UN Carbon Credits Under Paris Agreement Face Scrutiny

In the News: The first UN carbon credits issued under the Paris Agreement’s Article 6.4 mechanism have come under scrutiny. Concerns were raised over a Myanmar cookstove project linked to the new carbon crediting system. The issue has renewed debate on transparency, environmental integrity, and human-rights safeguards in global carbon markets.

Key Points:

• About Article 6.4 Mechanism: Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement creates a UN-supervised carbon crediting mechanism. It allows verified emission reductions to generate carbon credits. These credits may be used by countries or other actors to support climate targets.
• Reason for Scrutiny: The controversy relates to a Myanmar cookstove project that issued credits under the Article 6.4 mechanism. Civil society groups questioned the project’s governance, monitoring, and emission-reduction claims. Concerns were also raised about possible institutional links in Myanmar’s political context.
• Concerns Raised by Groups: The objections focused on human rights, transparency, verification quality, and environmental credibility. Groups alleged that the project may have overstated its climate benefits. They called for stronger checks before further issuance, transfer, or use of the credits.
• Role of the Supervisory Body: The Article 6.4 Supervisory Body oversees the functioning of the Paris Agreement carbon crediting mechanism. It approves methodologies, registers activities, accredits verification bodies, and manages related registry processes. Its role is central to maintaining credibility in the UN carbon market framework.
• Broader Climate Governance Issue: The case highlights the challenge of creating reliable carbon markets under international climate law. It shows why safeguards, independent verification, grievance redress, and transparency are important. The controversy may influence future rules on carbon credit integrity under the Paris Agreement.

Sports

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Full Schedule, Country Wise Performers List

In the News: The FIFA World Cup 2026 opened with a historic three-country ceremony format across Mexico, Canada and the United States. The first opening ceremony was held in Mexico City on June 11, followed by separate ceremonies in Toronto and Los Angeles on June 12. The tournament is the first FIFA World Cup hosted by three countries and features 48 teams, 104 matches and 16 host cities.

Key Points:

• Historic Three-Ceremony Format:  For the first time in FIFA World Cup history, three separate opening ceremonies are being held in three host nations. Mexico City hosted the first ceremony on June 11, while Toronto and Los Angeles are hosting ceremonies on June 12. The format reflects the joint hosting of the tournament by Mexico, Canada and the United States.
• Opening Ceremony Schedule: Mexico’s ceremony was held at Mexico City Stadium before Mexico vs South Africa. Canada’s ceremony is scheduled at Toronto Stadium before Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina. The United States ceremony is scheduled at Los Angeles Stadium before USA vs Paraguay.
• Mexico Performers List: The Mexico ceremony featured Shakira, Burna Boy, Alejandro Fernández, Belinda, Danny Ocean, J Balvin, Lila Downs, Los Ángeles Azules, Maná and Tyla. Shakira and Burna Boy performed “Dai Dai”, the official song of FIFA World Cup 2026. Alejandro Fernández performed Mexico’s national anthem, while Tyla performed South Africa’s national anthem.
• Canada Performers List: Canada’s opening ceremony features Alanis Morissette, Alessia Cara, Elyanna, Jessie Reyez, Michael Bublé, Nora Fatehi, Sanjoy, Vegedream and William Prince. Alanis Morissette is scheduled to perform Canada’s national anthem. Aleksandar Gajić will perform the national anthem of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Will Arnett will join as a FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador.
• United States Performers List: The Los Angeles ceremony features Katy Perry, Future, Anitta, LISA, Rema and Tyla. Dan + Shay will perform the United States national anthem, while Purahei Soul will perform Paraguay’s national anthem. Jason Sudeikis will appear as a FIFA World Cup 2026 Ambassador during the pre-match ceremony.