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Home Current Affairs 21 June 2026 Daily Current Affairs: International Day of Yoga, Fitch GDP Growth Forecast, and New Chief of Army Staff

21 June 2026 Daily Current Affairs: International Day of Yoga, Fitch GDP Growth Forecast, and New Chief of Army Staff

General 📅 Published on: June 21, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read
Daily Current Affairs for June 21, 2026: Important updates covering Yoga Day celebrations in Srinagar, Fitch Ratings upgrading India's GDP growth forecast, and the appointment of the next Chief of Army Staff.

National & International News Highlights

Today's current affairs cover major events related to international health days, national defense leadership updates, and Indian macroeconomic projections. These updates are tailored for competitive exams like UPSC CSE, SSC, NDA, and Banking.

1. International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebrated

The 12th International Day of Yoga was celebrated worldwide on June 21, 2026. The theme for this year is "Yoga for Self and Society". Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the main national celebration at Srinagar on the banks of Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing yoga's role in fostering mental peace and community harmony.

2. Fitch Ratings Raises India's GDP Growth Projection to 7.2%

Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings upgraded India's GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2026-27 to 7.2%, up from its previous estimate of 7.0%. The agency cited a recovery in consumer spending, robust investment cycles, and strong government expenditure as the primary drivers of growth.

3. Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi Appointed Next Army Chief

The Government of India officially appointed Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). He succeeds General Manoj Pande and will take charge of the 1.3 million-strong force, bringing over 40 years of distinguished military service across various operational sectors.

Daily Current Affairs Quiz - June 21, 2026

Test your preparation with these multiple-choice questions based on today's developments:

S.No. Question Options Correct Answer
1 What is the official theme for the International Day of Yoga 2026? A) Yoga for Humanity | B) Yoga for Self and Society | C) Yoga for Wellness | D) Yoga for Peace B) Yoga for Self and Society
2 Fitch Ratings has projected India's GDP growth rate at what percent for FY 2026-27? A) 6.8% | B) 7.0% | C) 7.2% | D) 7.5% C) 7.2%
3 Who has been appointed as the next Chief of the Army Staff (COAS)? A) Lt. Gen. Anil Chauhan | B) Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi | C) General Manoj Pande | D) Lt. Gen. Manoj Mukund Naravane B) Lt. Gen. Upendra Dwivedi
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