India offers assistance to Venezuela following powerful earthquakes

Exam-focused facts from the 26 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan expressed grief and solidarity with Venezuela following a series of powerful earthquakes.
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a magnitude 7.2 earthquake approximately 160 kilometres west of Caracas, followed by a magnitude 7.5 tremor.
Interim President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency in Venezuela and sought assistance from international organisations for relief and recovery.
Interior Minister Diosdado Cabello announced the mobilisation of security and civil assistance resources for rescue operations.
The United States (US) mobilised a disaster assistance team and emergency task force to provide search-and-rescue teams, medical supplies, and humanitarian aid.