16 June 2026 - "Daily Current Affairs" Updates

GS 1 (Art & Culture)

Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri

News:

The Shree Jagannath Temple administration has obtained trademark protection for the terms “Ananda Bajara” and “Patitapabana”, along with logo registration for the sacred Neelachakra symbol.

Trademark Registrations Secured

1. Wordmarks

• Patitapabana – meaning “Saviour of the Fallen.”

• Ananda Bajara – the sacred marketplace where Mahaprasad is distributed

within the temple complex.

2. Logomark

• Neelachakra – the iconic eight-spoked metallic wheel mounted atop the

temple’s main spire.

About Shree Jagannath Temple

• Located in Puri, Odisha.

• Popularly known as the “White Pagoda.”

• One of the most revered pilgrimage centres of Hinduism and an important part

of the Char Dham Yatra.

Architecture

• Built in the Kalinga style of architecture, a prominent regional variant of the

Nagara architectural tradition.

• Renowned for its towering shikhara and intricate stone carvings.

GS 2 (Governance & Science & Technology)

Bharat Innovates 2026

News:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron jointly launched Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice, France.

About Bharat Innovates 2026

• Bharat Innovates 2026 is an international innovation platform aimed at

showcasing India’s deep-tech startups and innovators before global

stakeholders.

• It provides opportunities for interaction with investors, industry leaders,

academic institutions, research organizations, corporations, and policymakers

worldwide.

• The initiative seeks to strengthen innovation-driven partnerships and enhance

international technology cooperation.

Nodal Ministry

• Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Organising Agencies

• Organized by the Ministry of Education.

• Receives strategic guidance from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser

(PSA) to the Government of India.

Objectives

1. Global Visibility for Indian Innovation

• Promote Indian deep-tech solutions on an international stage.

• Highlight India’s growing startup and research ecosystem.

GS 2 (International Relations & Governance)

Global Alliance for Human Rights (GHRA)

News:

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner

for Human Rights (OHCHR) has launched the Global

Alliance for Human Rights (GHRA) as a long-term initiative ahead of the 80th

anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 2028.

About GHRA

• GHRA is a global platform aimed at placing human rights at the core of decision-

making at local, national, and international levels.

• It seeks to bring together governments, institutions, civil society organizations,

businesses, and individuals to strengthen the protection and promotion of

human rights worldwide.

Vision

• To build a world where governments are accountable, societies are inclusive,

economies are equitable, and technological progress serves human welfare.

• It promotes respect, dignity, and fairness in relationships among people and

between humanity and the environment.

Objectives

1. Mainstream Human Rights

• Ensure that human rights principles are integrated into policymaking,

governance, and development strategies.

2. Strengthen Global Cooperation

• Encourage collaboration among states, international organizations, private

sector entities, and civil society groups.