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Daily Current Affairs – 17 June, 2026

    AI Falls Short on Extreme Weather Forecasting

    Context

  • A recent study found that while Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based weather forecasting models have achieved remarkable accuracy and speed, they continue to underperform in predicting record-breaking extreme weather events.

    • Traditional Model of Weather Prediction

  • Traditional weather forecasting uses numerical weather prediction (NWP) models. 
  • The model simulates atmospheric processes using equations of fluid dynamics and thermodynamics. 
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    Navigating Steel Quotas and Carbon Barriers in India–UK FTA

    Context

  • India is pushing for a steel quota in the UK market worth nearly $900 million under the bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) signed in 2025 in a bid to resolve the ongoing row over steel curbs announced by the UK.

    • Tightened Steel Import Restrictions by United Kingdom

  • The United Kingdom announced revised steel safeguard measures that will come into effect from July 1, 2026.
  • The country has reduced tariff-free import quotas for steel products and increased tariffs on imports exceeding the quota from 25% to 50%.
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    G7 Summit 2026 And India: Voice Of The Global South

    In News

  • PM Modi addressed the 52nd G7 Summit Outreach Session at Évian-les-Bains, France, marking India's 8th consecutive G7 invitation.

    • India at G7 2026: Key Highlights

  • India's participation in the outreach sessions, despite not being a member state, underscores its growing role in shaping conversations on major international issues. 
  • PM Modi participated alongside Brazil, Egypt, Kenya, South Korea, the World Bank, and the African Development Bank in the session themed "Forging New Partnerships and Rebuilding International Solidarity."
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    Indian Cities Need to Rethink Their Water Future

    Context

  • The heat wave in several parts of the country has been aggravated by severe water shortage, driven by a groundwater crisis and falling reservoir levels.

    • Water Scarcity in India

  • India has 18% of the world’s population but only 4% of its freshwater. 
  • The World Bank calls India one of the most water-stressed countries. 
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    Iconic Bridges And India’s Infrastructure Transformation

    In News

  • MoRTH released a compendium of India's iconic bridge projects in June 2026, highlighting how bridge infrastructure has transformed connectivity, regional development, and strategic access across India over the past decade.

    • Status of India's Bridge Infrastructure: Status

  • India's road network now extends beyond 63 lakh kilometres, placing it among the largest globally.
  • Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs. 1,21,999 crore to roads and bridges under MoRTH, a 5% increase over the revised estimate for 2025-26, reflecting sustained capital commitment to road infrastructure.
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    Telegram Ban Under Section 69A of the IT Act 2000

    In News

  • MeitY temporarily blocked Telegram in India under Section 69A of the IT Act 2000, on NTA's recommendation, after criminal networks exploited the platform's message-editing feature to defraud NEET UG 2026 re-examination candidates.

    • About Section 69A of IT Act 2000

  • The Union Government or any specially authorised officer can direct any government agency or intermediary to block public access to digital information.
  • Grounds for invocation are narrowly defined sovereignty and integrity of India, defence, security of State, friendly relations with foreign states, public order, or preventing incitement to cognisable offences.
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