Prelims Current Affairs includes Sipri Report 2026: India’s Nuclear Arsenal Increases To 190 Warheads, India Ranks Fifth In Military Spending, Second In Arms Imports, Software Technology Parks Of India (Stpi) Marks 35th Foundation Day, Land Port Management System (Lpms) To Be Launched, Kirthai-Ii Hydroelectric Project Revived, E-Jagriti Platform Wins Silver Award At Naeg 2026, Zojila Tunnel Nears Breakthrough, India Wins 114 Medals At World Yogasana Championships & ‘Nav Jeevan’ – Himachal’s First Government Women’s De-Addiction Centre Inaugurated

REPORTS

1. SIPRI REPORT 2026: INDIA’S NUCLEAR ARSENAL INCREASES TO 190 WARHEADS

Current Context: According to SIPRI Yearbook 2026, India’s nuclear arsenal has increased to an estimated 190 warheads.

ABOUT THE REPORT

• The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), in its Yearbook 2026, estimated that India’s nuclear arsenal increased from 180 warheads in 2025 to 190 warheads in 2026.
• India now possesses a larger estimated nuclear arsenal than Pakistan, which is estimated to have around 170 warheads.
• India’s nuclear strategy shift: Gradually shifting towards developing longer-range weapon systems, with increasing attention to strategic challenges posed by China
• India’s defence expenditure (2025): ~$92.1 billion (8.9% increase from previous year)
• Global ranking: 5th largest military spender

About SIPRI

• Full Name: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute
• Established: 1966
• Headquarters: Stockholm, Sweden
• Annual publication: SIPRI Yearbook

REPORTS

2. INDIA RANKS FIFTH IN MILITARY SPENDING, SECOND IN ARMS IMPORTS

Current Context: India remained the world’s fifth-largest military spender in 2025 with expenditure of $92.1 billion, and was the world’s second-largest importer of major arms during 2021-25.

ABOUT THE DATA

• India’s military expenditure (2025): $92.1 billion (5th globally, behind US, China, Russia, Germany)
• Growth: 8.9% from previous year
• India’s arms import share (2021-25): 8.2% of global imports (2nd largest globally)
• Decline in imports: 4% between 2016-20 and 2021-25

Major suppliers to India (2021-25):

• Global arms transfer increase: 9.2% between 2016-20 and 2021-25
• World’s largest arms recipient (2021-25): Ukraine

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

3. SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGY PARKS OF INDIA (STPI) MARKS 35TH FOUNDATION DAY

Current Context: Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) organised STPI Tech Summit 2026: India’s Next Leap at New Delhi, coinciding with its 35th Foundation Day.

ABOUT STPI

• Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) is an autonomous society under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
• Established with the objective of promoting software exports and developing India’s IT ecosystem.
• Established: 1991, Headquarters: New Delhi.
• Schemes implemented: Software Technology Park (STP) scheme, Electronics Hardware Technology Park (EHTP) scheme
• Initiatives: Centres of Entrepreneurship (CoEs), Next Generation Incubation Scheme (NGIS)
• STPI has been instrumental in driving India’s software exports, IT-led growth, startup ecosystem, and digital transformation.

POLITY & GOVERNANCE

4.  LAND PORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LPMS) TO BE LAUNCHED

Current Context: The Union Home Minister is going to launch the Land Port Management System (LPMS) in New Delhi.

ABOUT LPMS

• Land Port Management System (LPMS) is a comprehensive digital platform for managing activities at land ports and Integrated Check Posts.
• It will integrate various stakeholders involved in cross-border trade, immigration, customs, quarantine, and security clearance on a single digital platform.
• Features: Real-time exchange of logistics and regulatory information, end-to-end digital workflows for cargo and passenger processing, single-window clearances

About Land Ports Authority of India (LPAI)

• Established under the Land Ports Authority of India Act, 2010.
• Statutory body under Department of Border Management functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
• Responsible for planning, development, operation, and management of Integrated Check Posts (ICPs) at India’s international land borders. Operates 15 land ports across India’s international borders

INFRASTRUCTURE

5. KIRTHAI-II HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT REVIVED

Current Context: The government revived the long-stalled Kirthai Stage II Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab river in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

• The Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project in Jammu & Kashmir has been revived after years of delay, marking a significant step towards enhancing the region’s renewable energy capacity and hydropower generation.
• A run-of-the-river hydropower project proposed on the Chenab River.
• Located in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir.
• Planned installed capacity: 930 MW.
• Developed as part of the broader hydropower development programme in the Chenab basin
• Developed by: Chenab Valley Power Projects
• Ownership: NHPC (51%), Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development (49%)

POLITY & GOVERNANCE

6. e-JAGRITI PLATFORM WINS SILVER AWARD AT NAeG 2026

Current Context: The e-Jagriti Platform received the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026 under the category of digital transformation and citizen-centric governance. 

ABOUT e-JAGRITI PLATFORM

• e-Jagriti (Electronic Jagriti) is an integrated digital platform developed for the consumer dispute redressal system in India.
• It aims to digitize and modernize the functioning of Consumer Commissions across the country.
• Launched by: Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
• Launch date: 1 January 2025
• Features: Multilingual interfaces, AI-powered smart search, voice-to-text conversion using AI/ML technology, unified four legacy applications into single AI-enabled paperless platform
• Benefits: NRIs and citizens can file and manage cases from any location, consumers can file complaints, track case statuses, access judgments online

INFRASTRUCTURE

7. ZOJILA TUNNEL NEARS BREAKTHROUGH

Current Context: The Zojila Tunnel, a 13.153-kilometre road tunnel under construction in the Himalayas, is scheduled for final breakthrough on 9 June 2026.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

• The Zojila Tunnel Project is nearing a major construction milestone, with tunnel excavation approaching the final breakthrough stage.
  • The tunnel is being constructed beneath the Zoji La Pass on the Srinagar-Leh Highway (NH-1).
• Once completed, it will become India’s longest road tunnel and provide all-weather connectivity between Kashmir Valley and Ladakh.
• Significance: World’s longest single-tube bi-directional road tunnel at such high altitude; reduces travel time from ~3.5 hours to 15-20 minutes
• Altitude: ~11,578 feet (nearly 3,000 metres) above sea level
• Full operational completion: February 2028
• Connects: Baltal near Sonamarg (J&K) to Meenamarg (Drass-Kargil region, Ladakh)
• Work began: October 2020

About Zoji La Pass

• Zoji La Pass is located in the Great Himalayan Range (Himadri).
• It serves as a natural gateway between the Kashmir Valley and the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh.
• Sonamarg – Known as the “Meadow of Gold”.

SPORTS 

8. INDIA WINS 114 MEDALS AT WORLD YOGASANA CHAMPIONSHIPS

Current Context: India hosted the inaugural World Yogasana Championship from 4-8 June 2026 at TransStadia, Ahmedabad, topping the medal table with 114 medals (102 gold).

ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP

• Participating countries: 79 countries
• Medal tally:
  • India: 114 medals (102 gold, remaining silver/bronze)
  • Japan: 3 gold, 3 silver, 5 bronze
  • Argentina: 3rd position (Nabila Barraza won 2 gold, 3 silver)
  • Nepal: 52 medals (1 gold, 36 silver, 15 bronze)
• Support from: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of Ayush, Sports Authority of India, Sports Authority of Gujarat, Gujarat Tourism
• Significance: Linked with pathway towards Olympic recognition for Yogasana

HIMACHAL NEWS

9.  ‘NAV JEEVAN’ – HIMACHAL’S FIRST GOVERNMENT WOMEN’S DE-ADDICTION CENTRE INAUGURATED

Current Context: Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the state’s first government-run women’s de-addiction and rehabilitation centre, ‘Nav Jeevan’, at Mashobra near Shimla. 

ABOUT THE CENTRE

• Objective: Not just to treat addiction but to help women rebuild their lives with dignity and confidence
• Type: Himachal’s first government-run women’s de-addiction and rehabilitation centre
• Services provided: Safe accommodation, medical treatment, psychological counselling, rehabilitation services, social reintegration assistance, family support programmes
• Another centre announced: At Dr Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College, Tanda, Kangra district

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