Daily Current Affairs — 30 June 2026
Daily Current Affairs · 30 June 2026
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ — 30 June 2026
10 UPSC-standard bilingual MCQs covering today's top stories · 10-sec timer per question
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Environment
India’s First 3D-Printed Artificial Reefs
Tamil Nadu is set to deploy India's first 3D-printed artificial reef modules under the second phase of the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana to support marine habitat restoration.
- About: The pilot deployment is scheduled off the Ramanathapuram coast and will test six newly developed reef designs in coastal waters
- The design aims to increase porosity, surface area and habitat suitability for corals, sponges and other reef-associated marine organisms.
- About: 3D-printed artificial reefs are human-made underwater structures designed to restore marine habitats and support biodiversity where natural…
- Technology: They are created using advanced 3D-printing methods that allow more intricate
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- Design: These reefs can include varied cavity sizes
- Biodiversity: Their structure supports colonisation by corals
- Fisheries: By creating additional habitats and nursery grounds
- Advantages: They offer flexibility in design, faster modification, site-specific material choices and the ability to target particular marine species…
- Concerns: Their success depends on durability
- Significance: 3D-printed artificial reefs represent an innovative restoration tool that can strengthen marine biodiversity
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Economy
Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana
As Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana (PMMSY) enters its 4th year of implementation, the Department of Fisheries plans to expedite the pace of implementation of the scheme.
- As part of this plan, the Department has scheduled a series of review meetings with states and Union Territories (UTs)
- About: It aims to bring about the Blue Revolution through sustainable and responsible development of the fisheries sector in India.
- PMMSY was introduced as part of the 'Atma Nirbhar Bharat' package with an investment of Rs
- It is implemented as an umbrella scheme with two separate components namely: Central Sector Scheme: The project cost will be borne by the Central…
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- Centrally Sponsored Scheme: All the sub-components/activities will be implemented by the States/UTs
- Harness the potential of the fisheries sector in a sustainable, responsible, inclusive and equitable manner
- Enhance fish production and productivity through expansion, intensification, diversification and productive utilisation of land and water
- Modernise and strengthen the value chain including post-harvest management and quality improvement
- Double fishers' and fish farmers' incomes and generate meaningful employment
- Enhance the contribution of the fisheries sector to agricultural Gross Value Added (GVA) and exports
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Economy
Formulation of Policy for 3D Printing
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) will soon come up with a policy aimed at promoting 3D printing on an industrial scale in view of its emerging market.
- 3D Printing: 3D printing or additive manufacturing uses computer-aided designing to make prototypes or working models of objects by laying down…
- With the help of software, the model to be printed is first developed by the computer, which then gives instructions to the 3D printer.
- 3D printing and a viable industry around it is mostly in the shape of additive manufacturing
- In Asia, about 50% of its market is cornered by China, followed by Japan at 30%, and South Korea at 10%.
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- Encourage market leaders to establish global bases for 3D manufacturing in India
- Objectives: Help develop a conducive ecosystem for design, development and deployment of 3D printing and additive manufacturing.
- Help domestic companies to overcome technical and economic barriers so that they can build supportive and ancillary facilities for world leaders in…
- Auto and ancillary auto and motor spare part business
- There can be some application of it in consumer electronics, printed circuit boards, clothing, toys and jewellery as well.
- Lack of Standards: Since 3D printing is a very niche and new domain, there are no global qualifications and certification norms.
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Economy
Artificial Reefs to be installed in Mumbai
India's second-ever installation of artificial reefs (after Pondicherry) to boost marine life is being deployed near Worli Koliwada, Mumbai.
- 210 reef units made from recycled concrete and steel are installed 500 meters offshore
- These are structures built by humans through biorock technology and placed on the seabed in freshwater or saltwater environments
- This current acts like a magnet, attracting dissolved minerals, particularly calcium and carbonate ions, forming a calcium carbonate (CaCO3) layer…
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Economy
Tackling Adolescent Malnutrition in India
The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) (2023-24) has highlighted the growing challenge of adolescent malnutrition in India
- Double Burden of Malnutrition: India continues to face persistent undernutrition alongside rapidly rising overweight and obesity
- Rising Lifestyle Diseases (NFHS-6, 2023–24): Obesity increased to 30.7% among women and 27.3% among men, while the prevalence of high blood sugar…
- According to the Comprehensive National Nutrition Survey (CNNS) (2019)
- Studies reveal a heavy reliance on cereal-heavy diets
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- Excessive screen time and sedentary lifestyles are linked to poor dietary habits, increasing the risk of obesity and cardiovascular diseases.
- Skill-Based Learning: Schools should equip students with practical skills such as reading food labels
- In a landmark 2025 move, the CBSE has mandated over 24,000 schools to install "Sugar Boards" to raise awareness about the hidden sugar content in…
- Schools should use interactive learning tools such as the NCERT–UNESCO "Let's Move Forward" comic book to improve nutrition literacy and raise…
- Schools must enforce FSSAI's 2020 regulations
- Platforms like PM POSHAN should promote protein-rich
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💰 Indian Economy MCQ Quiz · भारतीय अर्थव्यवस्था
10 bilingual MCQs · Indian Economy · Members Only on YouTube
Today's rotation: Indian Economy. Take this break between news topics to sharpen the core concept.
Economy
National Family Health Survey-6 ( 2023-24)
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the data for the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) for the period 2023-24.
- The survey highlights a significant milestone in maternal and child healthcare
- NFHS-6 highlights significant improvements in maternal and child health
- The survey also flags emerging challenges, including rising C-section rates, increasing obesity and NCDs, persistent child undernutrition, gaps in…
- Surge in Institutional Deliveries: Saw a positive shift, rising from 88.6% (NFHS-5) to 90.6% (NFHS-6), moving toward universal coverage
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- Decline in Malnutrition: Stunting (low height-for-age) among children under five dropped substantially from 35.5% to 29.3%.
- Severe Wasting (too thin for height) fell sharply from 7.7% to 5.2%.
- Underweight prevalence among under-five children falling from 32.1% to 31.8%
- Driven by improved cold-chain infrastructure, U-WIN digital tracking, and the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), rotavirus vaccination coverage…
- Child health outcomes improved, with acute respiratory infection (ARI) prevalence declining from 2.8% to 1.9% and severe diarrhoea falling to 0.5%.
- Additionally, early initiation of breastfeeding (within one hour of birth) for children under three years improved by nearly 10% points, rising from…
Discuss the significance of NFHS-6 for evidence-based health policymaking in India.
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Economy
Rising Obesity Burden in India
The Prime Minister expressed concern over the rising obesity, especially among children, and urged people to adopt a healthier lifestyle.
- About: The World Health Organization (WHO) defines obesity as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that poses health risks
- India: NFHS-5: As per the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-5 (2019-21), 24% of Indian women and 22.9% of Indian men are overweight or obese
- Overweight and obesity rates vary from 8% to 50% across states, genders, and rural-urban areas.
- In adults (18+ years), it more than doubled from 7% to 16%.
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- Cardiovascular Diseases (CVDs): Indians experience CVDs like heart attacks, and hypertension at least 10 years earlier than people in other countries.
- Diabetes: India has the highest number of diabetes cases (101 million)
- Cancer: Obesity is linked to cancer, with India's cases expected to rise from 14.6 lakh in 2022 to 15.7 lakh by 2025.
- Joint Disorders: Excess weight strains joints, increasing the risk of degenerative diseases like knee osteoarthritis and back pain.
- Psychosocial Impact: Stigma and bullying cause low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and impact school performance and quality of life in children.
- By 2030, India's obesity-related economic burden may rise to Rs 4,700 per capita or 1.57% of GDP.
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History
Diabetes in India
A Lancet Global Health study based on the Longitudinal Aging Study in India (LASI) found that at least one in five Indians aged 45 and above had diabetes in 2019.
- Around 40% of people with diabetes were unaware they had the disease, revealing gaps in diagnosis and awareness.
- Diabetes: It is a chronic non-communicable disease where the pancreas stops producing insulin or the body can't use it properly
- Type 1: Autoimmune destruction of insulin-producing cells, requiring daily insulin; mostly affects children and young adults.
- Type 2: Body resists insulin or doesn't produce enough; linked to overweight, inactivity, and genetics; accounts for over 95% of diabetes cases
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- Gestational Diabetes: High blood sugar during pregnancy; increases risks for mother and child and raises chance of developing Type 2 later.
- Population-based screenings for diabetes at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs.
- The Central Board of Secondary Education mandates 'sugar boards' in schools to educate children on sugar content in foods and health risks.
- Unlike Type 1 (autoimmune) or Type 2 (insulin resistance)
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History
Surge in India’s Ultra Processed Food Market
A series in The Lancet highlights that India is witnessing the fastest growth in sales of Ultra-Processed Foods (UPFs) globally — from USD0.9 billion in 2006 to nearly USD 38 billion in 2019, a ~40‑fold rise.
- This rapid dietary transition is closely tied to rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in India.
- About: UPFs are industrial formulations created for convenience, long shelf life, and mass consumption
- Aggressive Marketing: Celebrity endorsements, buy-one-get-one-free offers, and sports sponsorships, targeted ads—especially aimed at children— boost…
- Lifestyle Changes: Fast-paced urban living boosts dependence on quick, convenient, and ready-to-eat options.
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- Cultural Dietary Shifts: Growing preference for Western-style diets has increased the intake of fast food, sugary snacks, and ready-to-eat meals.
- Alternative Food Option: Ultra-processed foods are viewed as time-saving alternatives to traditional meal preparation
- About: It refers to transforming raw agricultural products such as grains
- Types: Minimally Processed: These include fruits
- Processed Ingredients: These are items like salt, sugar, and oils that are added to other foods rather than eaten alone.
- Processed Foods: Made by combining minimally processed and processed ingredients
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History
‘Eat Right Station’ Certification
Recently, Bhopal Railway Station has been awarded a 4- star 'Eat Right Station' certification for providing high-quality, nutritious food to passengers.
- The 4-star rating indicates full compliance by the station to ensure safe and hygienic food is available to passengers.
- About: The 'Eat Right Station' certification is awarded by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to railway stations that set…
- The station is awarded a certificate upon a conclusion of an FSSAI-empanelled third-party audit agency with ratings from 1 to 5.
- The certification is part of the 'Eat Right India' movement.
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- It is an initiative of FSSAI to transform the country's food system in order to ensure safe, healthy and sustainable food for all Indians
- It is aligned to the National Health Policy 2017 with its focus on preventive and promotive healthcare and flagship programmes like Ayushman Bharat
- Eat Right India adopts a judicious mix of regulatory
- State Food Safety Index: FSSAI has developed it to measure the performance of States on five parameters of food safety – Human Resources and…
- Instituted by FSSAI to recognize the contribution of food companies and individuals to empower citizens to choose safe and healthy food options.
- Organised by FSSAI, it is an outreach activity for citizens to nudge them towards eating right.
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Simple Current Affairs MCQ — 30 June 2026
10 accessible MCQs covering the same topics · great for quick revision
End your study session with these simpler MCQs to lock in recall of today's current affairs.
