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Today’s major current affairs, which are important for students preparing for government jobs-
NATIONAL
1. America and Iran signed MoU to end war
- Late on June 18, US President Donald Trump signed the MoU related to ending the war between America and Iran at the Versailles Palace in France.
- After Trump, Iranian President Masoud Pazhakian also gave his approval to the electronic signature tax agreement with Iran.
- During this period, French President Emmanuel Macron was also present. Now an interim agreement has been signed to end the war between America and Iran.
- Under this agreement, the war in Iran ended and the conflict in Lebanon will also end.
- At the same time, agreement was reached on 16 issues including reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and ending the US naval blockade.
- This peace agreement was to be signed in Geneva, Switzerland on June 19, but a day before the scheduled event, it was signed in the historic Versailles Palace in France.
SPORTS
2. Hockey player Manpreet became the player who played the most international matches.
- On June 17, hockey player Manpreet Singh became the player with the most international matches (caps).
- Manpreet played his 413th international match in the FIH Pro League match against Germany in Rotterdam, Netherlands on Wednesday.
- After this record, Manpreet has left behind former captain Dilip Tirkey’s record of 412 matches.
- Manpreet has been the former captain of the Indian men’s hockey team.
- In 2014, Manpreet was elected Asian Hockey Federation Junior Player of the Year.
- Manpreet represented India in the 2016 Summer Olympics.
- Manpreet was made the captain of the Indian men’s hockey team in 2017.
- In 2019, Manpreet became the first Indian male hockey player to win the FIH Men’s Player of the Year, awarded to the world’s best player.
- In 2021, Manpreet was given the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award for his contribution to hockey.
- Under the captaincy of Manpreet, India won the bronze medal in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
- Under the captaincy of Manpreet, India won the gold medal in the 2022 Asian Games.
- The Indian team recently performed brilliantly by defeating world champion Germany 3-1.
Manpreet had led India to the Sultan of Johor Cup title in 2013.
NATIONAL
3. Aluminum Extrusion inaugurated in Nagpur
- On June 19, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will lay the foundation stone of Aluminum Extrusion Press at the Ordnance Factory of Yantra India Limited in Nagpur, Maharashtra.
- Aluminum extrusion is a manufacturing process used to create lightweight yet strong parts.
- This project will be important in India’s defense and aerospace manufacturing sector and its capacity will be 10,000 tonnes.
- Aluminum extrusions will be used in military vehicles, missile systems, aircraft structures and naval platforms.
- Domestic production of these materials will increase self-reliance in the field of defense security and will also increase the supply chain.
- With this press, indigenous aluminum components required for defence, missile, aviation and space programs can be made in India.
Aluminum Extrusion
- In the aluminum extrusion process, hot aluminum billet is passed through a special die under extreme pressure, thereby producing profiles of the desired shape.
- These are used in defence, aerospace, transport, manufacturing and engineering sectors.
- At the beginning of the year, Rajnath Singh had also inaugurated a project to manufacture medium-calibre ammunition in Nagpur.
MISCELLENEOUS
4. 2 from India included in the 7 most beautiful airports of the world
- On June 18, the international design award Prix Versailles 2026 released the list of the 7 most beautiful airports in the world.
- Two airports of India have also made it to this list. India’s Navi Mumbai and Guwahati airports are included in this list.
- According to experts, airports have been selected not just on the basis of their beauty but also keeping in mind innovation, passenger experience, environmental understanding and local cultural identity.
- Both the Indian airports in this list have created a global identity by combining traditional style with modern architecture.
- This list of the world’s most beautiful airports includes Terminal 3 of Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport of China, Terminal 3 of Frankfurt Airport of Germany, Takeo International Airport of Cambodia, Terminal 1 of San Diego International Airport of America, and Pittsburgh International Airport of America.
- The Prix Versailles is an international architecture and design award given by UNESCO.
- These awards are given to airports, hotels, museums, campuses and other modern structures for their architecture.
- This award honors on the basis of innovation, sustainability and cultural identity.
Navi Mumbai International Airport
- The design of Navi Mumbai Airport reflects the lotus symbol of Indian culture.
- With lush green open areas, natural light and modern facilities, this airport is a new identity of Indian architecture.
Gopinath Bordoloi Airport Guwahati
- The new Terminal-2 of Guwahati Airport reflects the cultural heritage of North-East India.
- The bamboo inspired interior is its biggest feature. Includes local art, folklore and local craftsmanship.
5. CETA will be implemented between India and UK
- On June 18, India and the UK officially announced that the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force from July 15, 2026.
- 99% of Indian exports will get access without any duty and mutual trade between the two countries will be strengthened.
- Talks on this agreement started in January 2022 and this agreement was approved in July 2025.
- The agreement will promote trade, investment, services and movement of professionals between the two countries.
- With the implementation of this agreement, about 99% of India’s export products will be available duty free in the UK market.
- With this, there will be less duty on UK products coming to India like automobiles, whiskey, food products and other goods.
- After this agreement, India’s textile, leather footwear, pharmaceuticals and engineering sectors will benefit.
today’s history
- In 1623, the great French mathematician, physicist and philosopher, Blaise Pascal was born.
- In 1871, Madhavrao Sapre, a freedom fighter who worked for the national language Hindi, was born.
- In 1885, the Statue of Liberty was moved from France to New York City.
- In 1963, Soviet cosmonaut Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space.
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