National

MR-MOCR

• DRDO handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy in New Delhi. 
• Microwave Obscurant Chaff is a niche technology developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur. 

International

India and Benin

• India and Benin reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen ties between the two countries.

International Solar Alliance

• Paraguay has become the 100th country to join as full member of the International Solar Alliance.

Sports

Paris Olympics

• Indian Swimmers Dhinidhi Desinghu & Srihari Nataraj has qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics through Universality quota.

Person in News

Mark Rutte

• Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be the next secretary general of NATO.

Chris Silverwood

• Chris Silverwood has resigned as Sri Lanka’s Head Coach.

Muhammad Wasim

• Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Muhammad Wasim as head coach for the women's cricket team for Asia Cup.

Sam Pitroda

• Sam Pitroda has been re-appointed as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress.

Miscellaneous

World Drug Day

• World Drug Day is observed on June 26th every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse. 
• It is also known as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Central Electronics Limited

• Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the grant of "Mini RATNA" status (Category-1) for Central Electronics Limited.