Current Affairs 15-18 June 2026: Trump-Pezeshkian Deal & RBI FCNR (B) Exemption | Ranjay Kumar

Daily Current Affairs (15-18 June 2026) | Banking & Finance News | Competitive Exam Preparation Welcome to Daily Current Affairs 365. In this session, Ranjay Kumar covers the most critical current affairs headlines from 15th June to 18th June 2026, structured specifically for aspirants of UPSC, SBI PO, IBPS PO, RBI Grade B, and other competitive bank exams. Today's major focus highlights groundbreaking structural changes in the Indian Banking and Financial sectors alongside major international geopolitical events. Chapters and Timestamp 00:00:00 - Introduction & New Class Schedule 01:08 - Trump-Pezeshkian US-Iran Deal 04:50 - PM Modi's Visit to France & Slovakia 08:09 - Slovakia Backs India for UNSC & NSG 12:43 - Tarapur Atomic Power Plant Extension 13:51 - RBI FCNR (B) Exemption Explained 17:57 - RBI Removes Ceiling on Interest Rates 20:18 - NBFCs Insurance Distribution Policy 23:00 - HDFC Bank Off-shore Bond at Gift City 25:51 - NPCI Launches Droni BlockChain Platform 27:18 - India Becomes 5th Largest Manufacturer 28:00 - India 6th Largest Electronic Exporter 28:53 - UP Crosses ₹2 Lakh Crore in Exports 29:21 - Dr. Seval Chattopadhyay NSC Chairman 30:20 - Hitesh Joshi Appointed CMD of GIC Re 32:02 - Tamil Nadu Farmer Loan Waiver & White Paper 33:24 - India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CITA) 35:42 - GI Tags for Assam & Tripura Products 37:22 - India's Defense Production Milestones 38:05 - DRDO Tests New Cruise Missile (LR-LACM) 39:11 - Manpreet Singh Breaks Hockey Caps Record 39:52 - World Day to Combat Desertification & Theme 📌 Key Topics Covered in This Video: Banking & Economy Updates: HDFC Bank raises $750 Million via a landmark offshore bond issue. RBI exempts FCNR (B) deposits from CRR and SLR requirements. RBI withdraws the interest rate ceiling cap on Fresh FCNR (B) and NRE Deposits. RBI issues new frameworks allowing NBFCs to distribute insurance products. International & National Headlines: Geopolitical Shift: Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sign the historic West Asia Peace MoU. PM Modi attends the G7 Outreach Summit & Viva Tech in France. Diplomacy: PM Modi conferred with Slovakia’s highest state award; Slovakia backs India's NSG membership bid. India-UK CETA (Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement) to officially enter into force on 15 July 2026. Infrastructure, Tech & Defense: Manufacturing: India overtakes South Korea to become the world’s 5th largest manufacturing nation. Nuclear Energy: Tarapur Atomic Power Station (TAPS 1 & 2) receives a 10-year life extension, officially becoming the world’s oldest running commercial nuclear power plant. FinTech Evolution: NPCI introduces 'Drunik' to support decentralized blockchain technology infrastructure. Defense: DRDO successfully test-fires the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM). Appointments & Records: Dr. Saibal Chattopadhyay appointed as National Statistical Commission Chairperson. Hitesh Joshi appointed CMD of General Insurance Corporation of India Re (GIC Re). Sports: Indian hockey player Manpreet Singh officially breaks Dilip Tirkey's appearance record. 🔔 Subscribe to Daily Current Affairs 365 for comprehensive daily analysis, PDF notes, and curated quiz modules designed to clear banking and civil service examinations on the first attempt. #CurrentAffairs2026 #BankExams #DailyCurrentAffairs365 #RBIGradeB #SBIPO #IBPSPO #BankingAwareness #UPSC2026 #RanjayKumar