15 June 2026: PRELIMS CURRENT AFFAIRS | Complete Exam Preparation

Prelims Current Affairs includes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 2026, World Wind Day 2026 (Global Wind Day), Mnre To Host Global Wind Day 2026 Conference In Goa, Bis Releases Is 20201:2026 Standard For Community Seed Banks, Jnpa Emerges As India’s Top Container Port In 2025, Ranks 22nd Globally, France Names India A Top Strategic Priority Ahead Of G7 Summit 2026. Global Peace Index 2026: India Ranks 127^th, Solar-1 Satellite Activated For Space Weather Monitoring & Masroor Rock-Cut Temples

IMPORTANT DAYS

1. WORLD ELDER ABUSE AWARENESS DAY 2026

Current Context: World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed annually on 15 June to raise awareness about the abuse, neglect, exploitation, and discrimination faced by older persons worldwide.

ABOUT THE DAY

Launched in 2006 by the International Network for the Prevention of Elder Abuse (INPEA) with support from the World Health Organization (WHO).
Officially recognized by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2011.
Theme 2026: “Beyond Awareness: Making Elder Abuse Prevention Work”
Organized by: UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), INPEA, and the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
Elder abuse refers to a single or repeated act-or failure to act-within a relationship of trust that causes harm or distress to an older person.

IMPORTANT DAYS

2. WORLD WIND DAY 2026 (GLOBAL WIND DAY)

Current Context: World Wind Day 2026 is observed annually on 15 June to spread awareness about the importance and potential of wind energy.

ABOUT THE DAY

Started In: 2007 as “Wind Day” by the European Wind Energy Association (EWEA). Now known as WindEurope
Became Global In: 2009 when EWEA joined hands with the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC), and the observance was renamed Global Wind Day.
Purpose: Highlight how wind power can support clean electricity generation, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and promote sustainable energy solutions
No official theme has been announced yet for 2026. Recent campaigns have focused on clean energy transition, climate action, energy security, and sustainable development.

ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

3. MNRE TO HOST GLOBAL WIND DAY 2026 CONFERENCE IN GOA

Current Context: The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference in Goa.

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) will host the Global Wind Day 2026 Conference on 15 June 2026 in Goa to accelerate the growth of India’s wind energy sector and support the country’s clean energy transition.
The event will bring together policymakers, regulators, developers, manufacturers, state governments, industry associations, and renewable energy experts
Theme: “Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration”

About WIND ENERGY

Wind energy is the energy generated by converting the kinetic energy of moving air into electricity using wind turbines. It is a renewable, clean, and non-polluting source of energy.
Wind power is categorized into:
Onshore Wind Energy – Wind turbines installed on land.
Offshore Wind Energy – Wind turbines installed in sea/ocean waters.
Installed Wind Power Capacity: 56.81 GW (as of May 2026).
Wind power is India’s second-largest renewable energy source after solar energy.
India ranks 4th globally in installed wind power capacity.
Wind energy contributes significantly to India’s target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030.
India’s wind energy targets: 100 GW by 2030, 155 GW by 2035

AGRICULTURE

4. BIS RELEASES IS 20201:2026 STANDARD FOR COMMUNITY SEED BANKS

Current Context: The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has released IS 20201:2026, a new standard for Community Seed Bank Management.

ABOUT THE STANDARD

India’s first standardized framework for the management of Community Seed Banks (CSBs) to conserve indigenous crop varieties and strengthen climate-resilient agriculture.
Draft prepared under convenorship of: ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR)
Nature: Voluntary and certifiable management system standard.
Covers: Seed collection and acquisition, seed cleaning and processing, drying and storage procedures, seed viability testing, documentation and record management, quality assurance, seed regeneration practices, risk management systems
Complementary government support: National Food Security and Nutrition Mission (NFSNM) provides one-time financial assistance of ₹50 lakh for establishing community seed banks
Legal safeguards: Protection of Plant Varieties and Farmers’ Rights (PPV&FR) Act, 2001. Biological Diversity Act, 2002

About COMMUNITY SEED BANKS (CSBs)

Community Seed Banks are decentralized, community-managed repositories that collect, conserve, multiply, store, and exchange locally adapted seeds. They help preserve traditional crop varieties and farmers’ knowledge systems. They provide access to quality seeds during climatic shocks such as droughts, floods, and erratic rainfall.

About NBPGR

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR). It is the nodal institution of India for the management of Plant Genetic Resources (PGR). Functions under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Department of Agricultural Research and Education (DARE), Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
Headquarters: New Delhi (Pusa Campus).
Established as an independent institute in 1976 as the National Bureau of Plant Introduction.
Renamed: National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (NBPGR) in 1977.

ECONOMY

5. JNPA EMERGES AS INDIA’S TOP CONTAINER PORT IN 2025, RANKS 22ND GLOBALLY

Current Context: Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has been ranked India’s top container port and 22nd globally in Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) 2025.

ABOUT THE RANKINGS

JNPA improved its ranking by one position, moving to 22nd place globally in the CPPI 2025.
It emerged as India’s top-performing container port in the latest global ranking.
Other Indian ports: Pipavav Port – 28^th, Mundra Port – 30^th, Visakhapatnam Port – 104th
Key observation: Pipavav overtook Mundra to become India’s highest-ranked private container port; Visakhapatnam witnessed sharp decline of 34 places
Evaluation parameters: Vessel turnaround time, port efficiency, cargo handling speed, operational performance, supply chain effectiveness

About Container Port Performance Index (CPPI)

Index is published jointly by the World Bank and S&P Global Market Intelligence
First Published: 2021
CPPI 2025 Edition: Sixth edition of the index.

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

6. FRANCE NAMES INDIA A TOP STRATEGIC PRIORITY AHEAD OF G7 SUMMIT 2026

Current Context: France has identified India as one of its top strategic priorities ahead of the 2026 G7 Summit, which France holds the presidency of in 2026.

ABOUT THE VISIT

France emphasized that India occupies a central place in its foreign policy and strategic outreach ahead of the G7 Summit 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit France (13-14 June 2026) before participating in the G7 Summit at Évian (16-17 June 2026).
France stated that India has been invited to participate in all G7 tracks, reflecting India’s growing global influence and importance in international decision-making
India-France Strategic Partnership: Established in 1998, expanded across defence, space, maritime security, counter-terrorism, innovation, climate action, civil nuclear energy
Key focus areas: Rafale programme, Bharat Innovates platform (under India-France Year of Innovation 2026), enhanced civil nuclear collaboration

About G7 (GROUP OF SEVEN)

G7 (Group of Seven) is an informal grouping of the world’s leading advanced industrialized democracies that discusses major global economic, political, security, climate, and development issues.
Established: 1975 as the G6 at Rambouillet, France.
Canada joined in 1976, transforming the group into the G7.
Russia joined in 1998 transforming group into the G8
2014: Russia’s participation was suspended following the Ukraine crisis, and the grouping reverted to the G7.
It does not have a permanent secretariat or headquarters.
Decisions taken by the G7 are generally non-binding but carry significant influence on global governance and international policymaking.
G7 Members: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (USA); the European Union (EU)
The G7 Summit is the annual meeting 2026. Host Country (2026): Venue: Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France.

REPORTS

7. GLOBAL PEACE INDEX 2026: INDIA RANKS 127TH

Current Context: According to the Global Peace Index (GPI) 2026 India ranked 127th out of 163 countries, showing a marginal improvement compared to previous years.

ABOUT THE INDEX

The report evaluates the level of peace in countries based on indicators related to societal safety, conflict, and militarization.
India continues to face challenges related to internal security, terrorism risks, and regional geopolitical tensions.
Edition: 20th edition
Global trend: Global peacefulness has declined for the 12th consecutive year; 99 countries became less peaceful; 61 active state-based conflicts recorded worldwide (highest since WWII)
Safest country:
1st – Iceland (19th consecutive year),
2nd – New Zealand
3rd – Switzerland
South Asia’s most peaceful nation: Bhutan (ranked 16th globally)

About GLOBAL PEACE INDEX (GPI)

Released By: Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP).
First Published:
Headquarters: Sydney, Australia.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

8. SOLAR-1 SATELLITE ACTIVATED FOR SPACE WEATHER MONITORING

Current Context: The United States has operationalized SOLAR-1, for space weather monitoring.

ABOUT SOLAR-1

SOLAR-1 (Space Weather Observations at L1 to Advance Readiness-1) is the first U.S. satellite dedicated exclusively to operational space weather monitoring.
Operated by: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
Launch vehicle: SpaceX Falcon 9
Orbit position: Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1 (L1), about 1.6 million kilometres from Earth toward the Sun
Primary mission: Continuous monitoring of solar activity including solar flares, solar wind, coronal mass ejections (CMEs)
Key capability: Transmits CME images to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center within 30 minutes (compared to up to eight hours for older systems)

WHAT IS SPACE WEATHER?

Space weather refers to conditions in space primarily driven by the Sun, including solar flares, solar winds, and coronal mass ejections.
Severe space weather can disrupt: GPS navigation systems, Radio communications, Power transmission networks, Satellites and spacecraft operations.

About Lagrange Points

Lagrange Points are positions in space where the gravitational forces of two large celestial bodies (such as the Sun and Earth) and the orbital motion of a smaller object balance each other.
They were discovered by Joseph-Louis Lagrange, an Italian-French mathematician, in 1772.
Every two-body system (e.g., Sun-Earth, Earth-Moon) has five Lagrange Points, designated as L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5.

HIMACHAL NEWS

9. MASROOR ROCK-CUT TEMPLES

Current Context: The Masroor Rock-Cut Temples, tucked away in the hills of Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra Valley, remain an extraordinary piece of Indian heritage that is mostly ignored.

ABOUT THE TEMPLES

Masroor Rock-Cut Temples are an early 8th-century rock-cut Hindu temple complex located in Kangra district, Himachal Pradesh, in the Beas River Valley.
The entire complex is carved from a single monolithic sandstone rock, making it one of the few monolithic rock-cut temple complexes in India.
Often called the “Ellora of the Himalayas” due to its resemblance to the rock-cut architecture of Ellora.
The complex consists of 15 interconnected temples arranged around a principal shrine.
It is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI)
Location: Kangra Valley of Beas River, Himachal Pradesh
Architectural style: North Indian Nagara architecture style
Deities dedicated to: Lord Shiva, Lord Ram, Goddess Sita, Lord Lakshmana
Unique feature: Faces northeast towards Dhauladhar mountains (unlike most Hindu temples that face east)
First reported by: Henry Shuttleworth in 1913
Surveyed by: Harold Hargreaves of ASI in 1915

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