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20 June 2026 Daily Current Affairs: World Refugee Day, GST Council 53rd Meeting, and ISRO Meteorological Launch

General 📅 Published on: June 20, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read

Daily Current Affairs GK updates for June 20, 2026: Essential highlights including World Refugee Day theme, key recommendations from the 53rd GST Council meeting, and ISRO's INSAT-3DS weather satellite launch.

National & International News Highlights

Today's major current affairs updates focus on global observation days, important fiscal policy meetings, and space technology achievements. These daily briefs are designed to assist aspirants preparing for national examinations including UPSC Civil Services, SSC CGL, Banking, and State PSCs.

1. World Refugee Day 2026 Observed on June 20

World Refugee Day is observed globally on June 20 to honor the courage and resilience of refugees around the world. The official theme for 2026 is "For a World Where Refugees Are Welcomed", focusing on the importance of local integration, international cooperation, and providing accessible pathways for refugees to rebuild their lives in safety.

2. Key Decisions in the 53rd GST Council Meeting

The GST Council met for its 53rd meeting chaired by the Union Finance Minister. Major recommendations made to ease taxpayer burden and standardize tax slabs include:

Milk Cans: Uniform GST rate of 12% recommended for all steel and iron milk cans.
Railways: Services provided by Indian Railways such as platform tickets and cloakroom facilities exempted from GST.
Interest Waivers: Recommendation to waive interest and penalties on tax demands raised under Section 73 for FY 2017-18 to FY 2019-20.

3. ISRO Launches Meteorological Satellite INSAT-3DS

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the INSAT-3DS weather monitoring satellite on the Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F14) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. The satellite will enhance weather forecasting, storm tracking, and disaster warning systems for India and the Indian Ocean region.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz - June 20, 2026

Test your general knowledge with these multiple-choice questions based on today's news:

S.No.	Question	Options	Correct Answer
1	What is the official theme for World Refugee Day 2026?	A) Hope Away from Home \| B) For a World Where Refugees Are Welcomed \| C) Inclusion of Refugees \| D) Standing with Refugees	B) For a World Where Refugees Are Welcomed
2	What uniform GST rate has been recommended for milk cans in the 53rd GST Council meeting?	A) 5% \| B) 12% \| C) 18% \| D) 28%	B) 12%
3	Which launch vehicle was used by ISRO to launch the INSAT-3DS satellite?	A) PSLV-C58 \| B) GSLV-F14 \| C) LVM3-M4 \| D) SSLV-D3	B) GSLV-F14