Daily Current Affairs Analysis | 16th June, 2026 | Shankar IAS Academy | UPSC | Mains 2026

PDF LINK: https://drive.google.com/file/d/16yjO... Print Friendly PDF - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GDkq... In this UPSC Daily Current Affairs session (16 June 2026), we cover important topics from Environment, Health, Rural Development, International Relations, Artificial Intelligence, Culture, and Nutrition relevant for UPSC Prelims and GS Mains preparation. The session begins with Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) Fungi, highlighting their role in carbon sequestration, soil fertility, nutrient cycling, ecosystem resilience, and climate change mitigation. We also discuss Shigella and Shigellosis, covering transmission, symptoms, public health concerns, and disease burden. A major governance topic is Strengthening Market Access for Self-Help Groups (SHGs) under DAY-NRLM, focusing on women empowerment, rural livelihoods, financial inclusion, and sustainable economic development. In International Relations, the session analyzes recent developments in India–France Relations, including defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific strategy, digital connectivity, trilateral partnerships, and strategic collaboration. Additional Prelims-focused topics include Varya AI Video Generation Model under IndiaAI Mission, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) and its health significance, and ‘Swadha’ Wellness Wear Collection launched by Khadi India through KVIC and NIFT. 📚 UPSC Prelims 2026 & 2027 📚 GS Paper II & III 📚 Environment & Biodiversity 📚 Health & Rural Development 📚 International Relations & Science & Technology 1. Arbuscular Mycorrhizal (AM) Fungi - 01:20 2. Shigella - 10:35 3. Strengthening Market Access for SHGs - 17:47 4. India–France: Bilateral Relations - 29:39 5. Prelims Focus - 43:37 UPSC Current Affairs 2026, Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi, AM Fungi, Carbon Sequestration, Glomeromycota, Soil Fertility, Nutrient Cycling, Climate Change Mitigation, Shigella, Shigellosis, Dysentery, Faeco Oral Transmission, Public Health, DAY NRLM, Self Help Groups, SHGs, Women Empowerment, Rural Livelihoods, Financial Inclusion, India France Relations, Indo Pacific, Defence Cooperation, Trilateral Partnerships, IndiaAI Mission, Varya AI Model, Artificial Intelligence, Vitamin C, Ascorbic Acid, Antioxidant, Swadha Wellness Wear, KVIC, NIFT, Khadi India Visit our website - https://www.shankariasacademy.com/ups... Facebook -   / shankariasacademy   Instagram -   / shankariasacademy   Twitter -   / shankarias   For UPSC & TNPSC books - https://www.siabookmark.com/ Monthly current affairs - https://www.shankariasparliament.com/... #UPSC #UPSC2026 #UPSC2027 #UPSCCSE #IAS #CivilServices #UPSCPreparation #UPSCPrelims #UPSCMains #Prelims2026 #Prelims2027 #Mains2026 #Mains2027 #CurrentAffairs #DailyCurrentAffairs #CurrentAffairs2025 #CurrentAffairs2026 #CurrentAffairs2027 #DailyNewsAnalysis #EditorialAnalysis #TheHinduAnalysis #IndianExpressAnalysis #ScienceAndTechnology #ScienceTechCurrentAffairs #SpaceScience #Mars #NASA #MAVEN #ZwanWolfEffect #SolarWind #PlanetaryScience #SpaceNews #UPSCScienceAndTech #IASPreparation #CompetitiveExams #ExamPreparation #TrendingNews #NewsAnalysis #TodayCurrentAffairs #CurrentAffairsToday #UPSCAspirants #GeneralStudies #GK #Education