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Highlights of Current Affairs 16 June 2026
- The Supreme Court recognized homemakers as “nation builders” and acknowledged the economic value of unpaid domestic and caregiving work.
- A new compensation category, “Loss of Domestic Care,” was introduced, with a notional value of ₹30,000 per month for deceased homemakers in accident claims.
- India and France adopted the India–France Innovation Roadmap 2030 to strengthen cooperation in AI, research, innovation, and emerging technologies.
- Both countries agreed to expand UPI acceptance in France, including Paris Airport and retail networks in Nice.
- The Indore Declaration 2026 was adopted by BRICS nations to promote food security, climate-resilient agriculture, and digital transformation in farming.
- BRICS launched new initiatives on agro-ecology, regenerative agriculture, digital agriculture, and farmers’ rights in seed systems.
- The first UN-issued carbon credits under the Paris Agreement faced scrutiny over human rights concerns and possible overestimation of emission reductions.
- ZSI identified sites in Great Nicobar for the translocation of corals and giant clams to protect marine biodiversity affected by development projects.
- India’s cotton production has been declining since 2014–15, prompting initiatives such as the Mission for Cotton Productivity and Kasturi Cotton Bharat.
- Three Indian ports—JNPA, Pipavav, and Mundra—ranked among the world’s top 100 container ports in the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025.
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