Prelims Current Affairs includes Bonn Climate Conference 2026 (Sb64), Indore To Host Brics Agriculture Meeting 2026, Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (Pmsma) Marks 10th Anniversary, Project Ganga For Rural Broadband In Uttar Pradesh, Icc Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Begins In England, Gallantry Awards Conferred At Defence Investiture Ceremony & Over 300 Women Participate In ‘Maha Nati’ In Shimla, Pledge To Make Drug-Free Himachal

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE

1. BONN CLIMATE CONFERENCE 2026 (SB64)

Current Context: At the Bonn Climate Conference 2026 (SB64), health advocates have urged governments to triple adaptation finance to $120 billion by 2035, warning that inadequate funding could weaken health systems.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

• Organized under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.
• Held annually in Bonn, Germany, to prepare negotiations and technical recommendations for the upcoming COP summit.
• The demand highlights the growing health impacts of climate change, including heatwaves, disease outbreaks, air pollution, food insecurity, and extreme weather events

About UNFCCC

• The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change is the primary international treaty aimed at addressing climate change and its impacts.
• Adopted at The Earth Summit, officially known as the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED), was held in Rio de Janeiro from 3-14 June 1992.
• Opened for signature in 1992 and entered into force in 1994.
• Nearly universal membership with 198 Parties (197 countries + the European Union).
• India signed the UNFCCC at the Earth Summit in 1992 and ratified it in 1993.

About GCHA

• The Global Climate and Health Alliance is an international network of health organizations, health professionals, and civil society groups working to address the health impacts of climate change.
• Established in 2011.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

2. INDORE TO HOST BRICS AGRICULTURE MEETING 2026

Current Context: Indore will host a five-day BRICS agriculture meeting from 9-13 June 2026 under India’s presidency, focusing on food security, climate-resilient agriculture, and smart farming.

ABOUT THE MEETING

• Indore will host the BRICS Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting 2026, bringing together member countries to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, food security, rural development, and agri-technology.
• The meeting is part of India’s engagement with BRICS to promote sustainable and resilient agricultural systems.
• Key discussion areas: Food security, farmer welfare, nutrition security, climate-resilient agriculture, smart farming technologies, agricultural research, digital agriculture, AI, robotics, international agricultural trade, supply chain strengthening
• BRICS in global agriculture: Nearly half of world’s population resides in BRICS countries, accounts for ~42% of world’s agricultural land and contributes more than 42% of global agricultural production; nearly 70% of small and marginal farmers live in BRICS nations

About BRICS

• BRICS is a grouping of major emerging economies that promotes cooperation in economic, political, financial, and developmental matters.
• Originally formed as BRIC in 2006. South Africa joined in 2010, making it BRICS.
• BRICS does not have a permanent headquarters or secretariat.
• Members: Brazil → Russia → India → China → South Africa → Egypt → Ethiopia → Iran → United Arab Emirates (UAE) → Indonesia
• Easy Memory Order: BRICS + EEIUI
• India’s previous BRICS chairmanships: 2012, 2016, 2021

SCHEMES

3.  PRADHAN MANTRI SURAKSHIT MATRITVA ABHIYAN (PMSMA) MARKS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

Current Context: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare commenced nationwide celebrations to mark the 10th anniversary of PMSMA under the theme “10 Years of PMSMA – A Decade of Care”.

ABOUT PMSMA

• Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA) is a flagship maternal healthcare initiative of the Government of India.
• Objective: Reduce preventable maternal and infant deaths through early identification and management of high-risk pregnancies
• Launched by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 9 June 2016.
• Provides fixed-day, free, assured, and quality antenatal care (ANC) services to pregnant women across the country.
• Conducted on the 9th of every month at designated government health facilities.
• Provides free comprehensive antenatal check-ups to all pregnant women.
• Special focus on women in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters of pregnancy.
• Ensures at least one antenatal examination by a physician/specialist during pregnancy.
• Facilitates early identification and tracking of high-risk pregnancies.
• Colour coding: Green sticker – normal pregnancy, Red sticker – high-risk pregnancy

STATES IN NEWS

4. PROJECT GANGA FOR RURAL BROADBAND IN UTTAR PRADESH

Current Context: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched Project GANGA in Lucknow.

ABOUT PROJECT GANGA

• The Uttar Pradesh Government has launched Project GANGA (Government Assisted Network for Growth and Advancement) to strengthen digital connectivity and provide high-speed broadband services in rural areas.
• The project aims to bridge the digital divide and improve access to e-governance, education, healthcare, and digital services in villages.
• Target: About 20 lakh families for high-speed internet access
• Digital services covered: Digital education, telemedicine, e-governance, online skill training, public Wi-Fi, cybersecurity, smart agriculture, IT-based employment
• Women beneficiaries: About 50% of beneficiaries expected to be women

SPORTS

5. ICC WOMEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2026 BEGINS IN ENGLAND

Current Context: The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be hosted in England.

ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT

• The ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has begun in England, bringing together the world’s top women’s cricket teams in the shortest format of the game.
• Dates: 12 June – 5 July 2026
• Teams: 12 (first time expanded from 10)
• Matches: 31
• Final venue: Lord’s Cricket Ground, London
• Defending champions: New Zealand

About ICC

• Full Form: International Cricket Council (ICC).
• Founded: 1909 (as Imperial Cricket Conference).
• Headquarters: Dubai.

AWARDS

6. GALLANTRY AWARDS CONFERRED AT DEFENCE INVESTITURE CEREMONY

Current Context: President Droupadi Murmu presented 51 Gallantry Awards during Phase-I of the Defence Investiture Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

ABOUT GALLANTRY AWARDS

• The President of India conferred Gallantry Awards upon personnel of the Armed Forces, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), and State/UT Police during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 held at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
• These awards recognize acts of exceptional courage, bravery, and devotion to duty in the face of danger.
• Wartime Gallantry Awards: Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra (instituted 26 January 1950)
• Peacetime Gallantry Awards: Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra (instituted 4 January 1952, renamed in January 1967)
• Announced twice a year: Republic Day and Independence Day
• Notable recipient: Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair, one of four selected Gagannauts, received Kirti Chakra

ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

• Param Vir Chakra → Ashoka Chakra → Mahavir Chakra → Kirti Chakra → Vir Chakra → Shaurya Chakra

HIMACHAL NEWS

7.  OVER 300 WOMEN PARTICIPATE IN ‘MAHA NATI’ IN SHIMLA, PLEDGE TO MAKE DRUG-FREE HIMACHAL

Current Context: Over 320 women from across the district participated in Maha Nati, a Himachali folk dance, at The Mall, Shimla.

ABOUT THE EVENT

• Women participated took a pledge to support the campaign for a drug-free Himachal Pradesh.
• The event combined cultural heritage with a social awareness message against drug abuse.
• It was organized as part of efforts to promote community participation in anti-drug campaigns.
• Nati is the most popular traditional folk dance of Himachal Pradesh.
• Festival: International Shimla Summer Festival-2026
• Theme: “Maa Ka Sankalp – Samaj Ka Sankalp” (Mother’s Pledge – Society’s Pledge)

About

• The Shimla Summer Festival is one of the most famous cultural festivals of Shimla.
• Organized annually by the Department of Language, Art and Culture in collaboration with the district administration.
• Celebrated during the summer season, generally in June, when tourists from across India visit Shimla.
• The festival began in the 1960s.
• Shimla Summer Festival is an International cultural festival of Himachal Pradesh.

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