Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Seychelles for National Day celebrations, meets Jonathan the tortoise

Exam-focused facts from the 30 June 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Seychelles National Botanical Gardens and met Jonathan, the world's oldest living land animal, estimated to be about 194 years old and holder of the Guinness World Record.
PM Modi planted a tree at the gardens, highlighting the shared commitment of India and Seychelles to environmental sustainability.
PM Modi is the Guest of Honour at the celebrations marking the National Day of Seychelles.
This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between India and Seychelles.
PM Modi posted photographs and details of his visit on his X handle.