Current Affairs - International

Han Seong-sook was nominated by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung as the new Prime Minister on June 09, 2026. She currently serves as the Minister of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs) and is the first female Prime Minister nominee of the Lee administration. If approved by the National Assembly, she will become only the second woman to hold the office of Prime Minister in South Korea's history. Before entering government service, Han was the CEO of Naver, a major internet company, and has been entrusted with advancing the country's Artificial Intelligence (AI) and technology-driven growth initiatives.

The first commercial consignment of 1.5 Metric Tonnes of fresh Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand was exported to London, United Kingdom, on June 7, 2026. The mangoes were sourced from Beura Farmer Producer Company Ltd., an all-women Farmer Producer Company located in Bano Block of Simdega district. The export was facilitated by APEDA under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and handled by M/s JGB Agrofresh Pvt. Ltd. This export highlights the growing international demand for Indian mangoes and showcases Jharkhand's potential in agricultural exports and horticultural development.

India became one of 15 countries granted access to Claude Mythos, an advanced cybersecurity-focused AI model developed under Anthropic's Project Glasswing initiative. Launched in April 2026, Project Glasswing aims to strengthen the security of critical digital infrastructure across sectors such as banking, communications, and public services. The initiative includes 150 organisations worldwide and partners with major technology companies and institutions. Claude Mythos is specifically designed to analyse large software codebases and detect long-hidden security vulnerabilities. Due to its powerful cybersecurity capabilities, access to the model is restricted to authorised participants to prevent misuse by malicious actors.

India and the United Kingdom jointly launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) to enhance cooperation in securing critical mineral supply chains. These minerals are essential for electric vehicle batteries, renewable energy systems, semiconductors, defence technologies, and advanced electronics. The initiative aims to provide real-time market intelligence, monitor supply chain risks, identify geopolitical vulnerabilities, and support evidence-based policymaking. Developed through collaboration between institutions such as IIT (ISM) Dhanbad, TEXMiN, and the University of Cambridge, the observatory aligns with India’s National Critical Mineral Mission and supports long-term resource security, clean energy transitions, and sustainable industrial growth.

Delcy Rodríguez, the Acting President of Venezuela, visited India from June 3 to June 7, 2026, as part of an official diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral relations. The visit focused on key sectors such as energy, trade, technology, investment, scientific research, and infrastructure. She was accompanied by a high-level delegation that included several cabinet ministers. During the visit, discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Indian leaders were expected to cover bilateral cooperation, global energy markets, trade opportunities, South-South cooperation, and other issues of mutual interest.