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π CURRENT AFFAIRS β 5 JUNE 2026
π ECONOMY
π OECD Raises Indiaβs FY27 Growth Forecast
β OECD Economic Outlook β June 2026 released
β Indiaβs FY27 GDP growth forecast raised from 6.1% to 6.3%
β FY26 growth projected at 7.6%
β FY28 growth projected at 6.4%
β FY27 inflation estimated at 4.8%
β OECD Headquarters: Paris
β OECD Members: 38 countries
π STATES
π Telangana & Germanyβs Thuringia Sign Cooperation Pact
β Agreement signed in Hyderabad
β Focus on skill development, innovation and industrial growth
β Includes collaboration between educational institutions and industries
β German Language Training Hub to be established in Hyderabad
β Linked with TOMCOM programmes
π NATIONAL
π First Sea Shipment of Millet Functional Foods to New Zealand
β Facilitated by APEDA
β Exported from Karnataka to New Zealand
β Exporter: Infini Agrotek LLP, Bengaluru
β Shipment included botanical-infused millet functional foods
β Quantity exported: 1 metric tonne
π University of Liverpool Gets Approval for Bengaluru Campus
β Received Letter of Approval (LoA) under NEP 2020
β Approved under UGC Regulations, 2023
β University established in 1881
β Will set up branch campus in Bengaluru
π PM Surya Ghar Scheme Targets 75 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations
β Scheme crossed 40 lakh beneficiary households
β Target: 75 lakh households by December 2026
β Launched on 13 February 2024
β Total outlay: βΉ75,021 crore
β Worldβs largest domestic rooftop solar programme
β Supports Indiaβs target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030
π Indiaβs First Flex-Fuel Passenger Vehicle Launched
β Launched by Hardeep Singh Puri
β Developed by Maruti Suzuki
β Runs on E20 to E100 ethanol blends
β Supports ethanol-based mobility
β India achieved 20% ethanol blending target ahead of schedule
π βNavachar Mantraβ Initiative Launched
β Launched by Jayant Chaudhary
β Implemented by NIESBUD
β Technical partner: FITT, IIT Delhi
β Supports grassroots innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs
β Includes mentorship, investor interactions and innovation showcases
π QR Tagging Expanded for FCI Foodgrain Bags
β Expanded to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha
β Enables end-to-end tracking of foodgrain movement
β Prevents misuse and recycling of foodgrain bags
β Uses QR codes integrated with ePoS devices
β Total coverage: 20 lakh tonnes of rice
π INTERNATIONAL
π Five Countries Elected as Non-Permanent Members of UNSC
β Elected by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
β Members for 2027β2028:
β Austria
β Kyrgyzstan
β Portugal
β Trinidad & Tobago
β Zimbabwe
β Kyrgyzstan secured its first-ever UNSC term
β Non-permanent members serve a 2-year term
π APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
π Neelkanth Mishra Appointed Executive Director at World Bank
β Appointment approved by ACC
β Tenure: 3 years
β Succeeds Parameswaran Iyer
β World Bank Headquarters: Washington D.C.
π Mette Frederiksen Sworn In as Denmark PM
β Assumed office for a third consecutive term
π Vipul Appointed Indiaβs Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
β Veteran diplomat appointed as next envoy to Saudi Arabia
π AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
π Lionel Messi Wins Princess of Asturias Award for Sports
β First footballer to receive the award
β Honoured for sporting achievements and humanitarian work
β Award presented by Princess of Asturias Foundation
β Ceremony to be held in Oviedo, Spain
π BOOKS & AUTHORS
π Book: βWhen Audit Mattersβ Released
β Released by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
β Edited by former CAG Vinod Rai
β Published by Rupa Publications
β Focuses on impactful CAG interventions
π SPORTS
π Arjun Erigaisi Returns to FIDE Top 10
β Ranked World No. 8
β Only Indian player in FIDE Top 10
β Latest rankings released in June 2026
β Magnus Carlsen remains World No. 1
π IMPORTANT DAYS
π International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
β Observed on 4 June 2026
π World Environment Day 2026
β Observed on 5 June
β Theme: βInspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future.β
β Campaign Hashtag: #NowForClimate
β Host Country: Azerbaijan
β Host City: Baku
β Led by UNEP
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π ECONOMY
π OECD Raises Indiaβs FY27 Growth Forecast
β OECD Economic Outlook β June 2026 released
β Indiaβs FY27 GDP growth forecast raised from 6.1% to 6.3%
β FY26 growth projected at 7.6%
β FY28 growth projected at 6.4%
β FY27 inflation estimated at 4.8%
β OECD Headquarters: Paris
β OECD Members: 38 countries
π STATES
π Telangana & Germanyβs Thuringia Sign Cooperation Pact
β Agreement signed in Hyderabad
β Focus on skill development, innovation and industrial growth
β Includes collaboration between educational institutions and industries
β German Language Training Hub to be established in Hyderabad
β Linked with TOMCOM programmes
π NATIONAL
π First Sea Shipment of Millet Functional Foods to New Zealand
β Facilitated by APEDA
β Exported from Karnataka to New Zealand
β Exporter: Infini Agrotek LLP, Bengaluru
β Shipment included botanical-infused millet functional foods
β Quantity exported: 1 metric tonne
π University of Liverpool Gets Approval for Bengaluru Campus
β Received Letter of Approval (LoA) under NEP 2020
β Approved under UGC Regulations, 2023
β University established in 1881
β Will set up branch campus in Bengaluru
π PM Surya Ghar Scheme Targets 75 Lakh Rooftop Solar Installations
β Scheme crossed 40 lakh beneficiary households
β Target: 75 lakh households by December 2026
β Launched on 13 February 2024
β Total outlay: βΉ75,021 crore
β Worldβs largest domestic rooftop solar programme
β Supports Indiaβs target of 500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity by 2030
π Indiaβs First Flex-Fuel Passenger Vehicle Launched
β Launched by Hardeep Singh Puri
β Developed by Maruti Suzuki
β Runs on E20 to E100 ethanol blends
β Supports ethanol-based mobility
β India achieved 20% ethanol blending target ahead of schedule
π βNavachar Mantraβ Initiative Launched
β Launched by Jayant Chaudhary
β Implemented by NIESBUD
β Technical partner: FITT, IIT Delhi
β Supports grassroots innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs
β Includes mentorship, investor interactions and innovation showcases
π QR Tagging Expanded for FCI Foodgrain Bags
β Expanded to Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Odisha
β Enables end-to-end tracking of foodgrain movement
β Prevents misuse and recycling of foodgrain bags
β Uses QR codes integrated with ePoS devices
β Total coverage: 20 lakh tonnes of rice
π INTERNATIONAL
π Five Countries Elected as Non-Permanent Members of UNSC
β Elected by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
β Members for 2027β2028:
β Austria
β Kyrgyzstan
β Portugal
β Trinidad & Tobago
β Zimbabwe
β Kyrgyzstan secured its first-ever UNSC term
β Non-permanent members serve a 2-year term
π APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
π Neelkanth Mishra Appointed Executive Director at World Bank
β Appointment approved by ACC
β Tenure: 3 years
β Succeeds Parameswaran Iyer
β World Bank Headquarters: Washington D.C.
π Mette Frederiksen Sworn In as Denmark PM
β Assumed office for a third consecutive term
π Vipul Appointed Indiaβs Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
β Veteran diplomat appointed as next envoy to Saudi Arabia
π AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
π Lionel Messi Wins Princess of Asturias Award for Sports
β First footballer to receive the award
β Honoured for sporting achievements and humanitarian work
β Award presented by Princess of Asturias Foundation
β Ceremony to be held in Oviedo, Spain
π BOOKS & AUTHORS
π Book: βWhen Audit Mattersβ Released
β Released by Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
β Edited by former CAG Vinod Rai
β Published by Rupa Publications
β Focuses on impactful CAG interventions
π SPORTS
π Arjun Erigaisi Returns to FIDE Top 10
β Ranked World No. 8
β Only Indian player in FIDE Top 10
β Latest rankings released in June 2026
β Magnus Carlsen remains World No. 1
π IMPORTANT DAYS
π International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
β Observed on 4 June 2026
π World Environment Day 2026
β Observed on 5 June
β Theme: βInspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future.β
β Campaign Hashtag: #NowForClimate
β Host Country: Azerbaijan
β Host City: Baku
β Led by UNEP
#CurrentAffairs
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π SUMMITS & CONFERENCES
π National Conference on a Decade of Insolvency Reforms
β Organised by IICA and AIPE
β Theme: βRedefining Indiaβs Restructuring Ecosystemβ
β Date: 13 June 2026
β Venue: Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, New Delhi
β Marks 10 years of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π NASA Concludes MAVEN Mission
β MAVEN stands for Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution
β Launched in 2013, entered Mars orbit in 2014
β Operated for more than 11 years
β Studied Marsβ atmosphere and atmospheric loss
β First dedicated mission to analyse Martian atmosphere
π DEFENCE
π Russia Delivers Fourth Squadron of S-400 System to India
β Part of $5.43 billion IndiaβRussia deal
β India contracted 5 S-400 regimental systems
β Developed by Almaz-Antey, Russia
β Also known as SA-21 Growler
β Detection range up to 600 km
β Missile engagement ranges: 40 km, 120 km, 250 km and 400 km
β Can target aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles
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π National Conference on a Decade of Insolvency Reforms
β Organised by IICA and AIPE
β Theme: βRedefining Indiaβs Restructuring Ecosystemβ
β Date: 13 June 2026
β Venue: Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, New Delhi
β Marks 10 years of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π NASA Concludes MAVEN Mission
β MAVEN stands for Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution
β Launched in 2013, entered Mars orbit in 2014
β Operated for more than 11 years
β Studied Marsβ atmosphere and atmospheric loss
β First dedicated mission to analyse Martian atmosphere
π DEFENCE
π Russia Delivers Fourth Squadron of S-400 System to India
β Part of $5.43 billion IndiaβRussia deal
β India contracted 5 S-400 regimental systems
β Developed by Almaz-Antey, Russia
β Also known as SA-21 Growler
β Detection range up to 600 km
β Missile engagement ranges: 40 km, 120 km, 250 km and 400 km
β Can target aircraft, UAVs, cruise missiles and ballistic missiles
#CurrentAffairs
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π ROLE OF NGOs IN GOVERNANCE #GS2
π Definition
β NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) are voluntary organisations working towards a social cause
β Example: Smile Foundation works for empowerment of underprivileged children, youth and women
π Constitutional & Legal Basis
β Article 19(1)(c) guarantees the Right to Form Associations
β NGOs are legally constituted organisations
β Many are registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
π Role of NGOs in Governance
β Gender Equity
β’ Empower women and promote leadership skills
β’ Examples: SEWA, Sathin, Eklavya, Disha
β Human Rights Protection
β’ Safeguard rights of vulnerable groups
β’ Support implementation of laws such as the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
β Social Development
β’ Promote social change and inclusive development
β’ Improve welfare outcomes at the grassroots level
β Participative Governance
β’ Contribute to policy-making and law formulation
β’ Played a role in laws such as:
β’ Environment Protection Act, 1986
β’ Right to Education Act, 2009
β’ Forest Rights Act, 2006
β’ Right to Information Act, 2005
β Education
β’ Promote education among weaker sections
β’ Examples: Oxfam India, Save the Children, World Vision
β Rehabilitation
β’ Assist in resettlement and welfare of vulnerable groups
β’ Example: The Banyan supports homeless persons with mental health issues
π Issues & Challenges
β Lack of Governance
β’ Many NGOs lack effective governing boards
β Poor Networking
β’ Weak communication and coordination mechanisms
β Over-Regulation
β’ Excessive regulations may reduce efficiency and flexibility
β Cultural Resistance
β’ NGOs may be perceived as interfering with traditional practices
β’ Example: Jallikattu controversy following PIL by PETA
π Way Forward
β Greater Participation
β’ Strengthen democratisation, social justice, gender equity and inclusion
β Better Monitoring
β’ Improve coordination between MHA and Ministry of Finance
β’ Ensure transparency in domestic and foreign funding
β Strengthen Governance
β’ Professional governing boards with defined responsibilities
β’ Regular accountability and transparency mechanisms
β Financial Support
β’ Encourage funding through CSR and FCRA, 2010 compliant channels
π Constitutional Support
β Article 43 directs the State to promote cooperative organisations and participatory development
π― NGOs act as a bridge between the State and citizens by promoting participation, accountability, inclusion and grassroots development
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π Definition
β NGOs (Non-Governmental Organisations) are voluntary organisations working towards a social cause
β Example: Smile Foundation works for empowerment of underprivileged children, youth and women
π Constitutional & Legal Basis
β Article 19(1)(c) guarantees the Right to Form Associations
β NGOs are legally constituted organisations
β Many are registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860
π Role of NGOs in Governance
β Gender Equity
β’ Empower women and promote leadership skills
β’ Examples: SEWA, Sathin, Eklavya, Disha
β Human Rights Protection
β’ Safeguard rights of vulnerable groups
β’ Support implementation of laws such as the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
β Social Development
β’ Promote social change and inclusive development
β’ Improve welfare outcomes at the grassroots level
β Participative Governance
β’ Contribute to policy-making and law formulation
β’ Played a role in laws such as:
β’ Environment Protection Act, 1986
β’ Right to Education Act, 2009
β’ Forest Rights Act, 2006
β’ Right to Information Act, 2005
β Education
β’ Promote education among weaker sections
β’ Examples: Oxfam India, Save the Children, World Vision
β Rehabilitation
β’ Assist in resettlement and welfare of vulnerable groups
β’ Example: The Banyan supports homeless persons with mental health issues
π Issues & Challenges
β Lack of Governance
β’ Many NGOs lack effective governing boards
β Poor Networking
β’ Weak communication and coordination mechanisms
β Over-Regulation
β’ Excessive regulations may reduce efficiency and flexibility
β Cultural Resistance
β’ NGOs may be perceived as interfering with traditional practices
β’ Example: Jallikattu controversy following PIL by PETA
π Way Forward
β Greater Participation
β’ Strengthen democratisation, social justice, gender equity and inclusion
β Better Monitoring
β’ Improve coordination between MHA and Ministry of Finance
β’ Ensure transparency in domestic and foreign funding
β Strengthen Governance
β’ Professional governing boards with defined responsibilities
β’ Regular accountability and transparency mechanisms
β Financial Support
β’ Encourage funding through CSR and FCRA, 2010 compliant channels
π Constitutional Support
β Article 43 directs the State to promote cooperative organisations and participatory development
π― NGOs act as a bridge between the State and citizens by promoting participation, accountability, inclusion and grassroots development
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π SEHAT Mission (Science Excellence for Health through Agricultural Transformation)
π Why in News?
β Union Ministers launched the SEHAT Mission in New Delhi
β Marks the first formal convergence of Indiaβs agriculture and health sectors to tackle malnutrition and non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
π About the Mission
β A national initiative linking farming, nutrition and public health
β Promotes a shift from curative healthcare to preventive healthcare through nutrition
β Follows a Whole-of-Government approach
π Implementing Organisations
β Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) β Ministry of Agriculture & Farmersβ Welfare
β Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) β Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
π Aim
β Build a scientific framework for Healthy Food, Healthy Farms and Healthy India
β Create a farm-to-plate ecosystem to improve nutrition security and prevent diseases
π Key Features
β Bio-fortification of crops with micronutrients like iron and zinc
β Promotion of nutri-cereals/millets such as Kodo, Kutki, Ragi, Jowar and Bajra
β Integrated farming systems combining crops, livestock, fisheries and beekeeping
β Focus on farmer health and safety by reducing pesticide-related risks
β Promote diet-based solutions for diabetes, hypertension and cancer
β Adoption of the One Health Approach, integrating human, animal and environmental health
β Development of science-based dashboards and research databases for policy support
π Significance
β Addresses micronutrient deficiencies despite adequate foodgrain production
β Aligns agricultural production with nutritional needs
β Strengthens preventive healthcare, food security and sustainable agriculture
β Supports the vision of a healthier and nutritionally secure India
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β Union Ministers launched the SEHAT Mission in New Delhi
β Marks the first formal convergence of Indiaβs agriculture and health sectors to tackle malnutrition and non-communicable diseases (NCDs)
π About the Mission
β A national initiative linking farming, nutrition and public health
β Promotes a shift from curative healthcare to preventive healthcare through nutrition
β Follows a Whole-of-Government approach
π Implementing Organisations
β Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) β Ministry of Agriculture & Farmersβ Welfare
β Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) β Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
π Aim
β Build a scientific framework for Healthy Food, Healthy Farms and Healthy India
β Create a farm-to-plate ecosystem to improve nutrition security and prevent diseases
π Key Features
β Bio-fortification of crops with micronutrients like iron and zinc
β Promotion of nutri-cereals/millets such as Kodo, Kutki, Ragi, Jowar and Bajra
β Integrated farming systems combining crops, livestock, fisheries and beekeeping
β Focus on farmer health and safety by reducing pesticide-related risks
β Promote diet-based solutions for diabetes, hypertension and cancer
β Adoption of the One Health Approach, integrating human, animal and environmental health
β Development of science-based dashboards and research databases for policy support
π Significance
β Addresses micronutrient deficiencies despite adequate foodgrain production
β Aligns agricultural production with nutritional needs
β Strengthens preventive healthcare, food security and sustainable agriculture
β Supports the vision of a healthier and nutritionally secure India
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π CURRENT AFFAIRS β 6 JUNE 2026
π BANKING & FINANCE
π RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%
β 61st MPC Meeting held from 3β5 June 2026
β Chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
β Repo Rate: 5.25%
β SDF Rate: 5.00%
β MSF & Bank Rate: 5.50%
β Policy stance retained as Neutral
β Next MPC meeting: 3β5 August 2026
π RBI Amends Cross Border Merger Regulations
β Amended Foreign Exchange Management (Cross Border Merger) Regulations, 2018
β Amendment effective from publication in Official Gazette
β Governed under FEMA, 1999
β FEMA replaced FERA, 1973
β Enforcement by Enforcement Directorate (ED)
π RBI Proposes LCR-Linked Pricing for Bulk Deposits
β Banks may offer differential interest rates on bulk deposits
β Linked to Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
β Enhances liquidity risk management
β LCR ensures banks maintain High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA)
β Implemented in India since January 2015
π Indiaβs Forex Reserves Rise to $682.32 Billion
β Forex reserves increased by $938 million
β Total reserves reached $682.321 billion
β Foreign Currency Assets rose to $546.148 billion
β Gold reserves declined by $2.186 billion
β RBI intervention supported the rupee amid West Asia tensions
π PFRDA Launches StAR NPS Platform
β StAR NPS launched for digital onboarding of subscribers
β Developed by BSE Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
β Supports assisted NPS registration
β Regulatory Sandbox Framework effective from 2 June 2026
β Open to fintechs and pension intermediaries
π STATES
π Tamil Nadu Signs βΉ18,600 Crore MoU with L&T
β Investment across Kancheepuram, Coimbatore and Tiruvallur
β βΉ15,000 crore for Data Centre Expansion
β βΉ2,500 crore for Electronics Manufacturing
β βΉ1,100 crore for Kattupalli Shipyard Expansion
π West Bengal Joins National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
β Became the 33rd Legislature to join NeVA
β Supports vision of βOne Nation β One Applicationβ
β Mission Mode Project under Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
β Promotes paperless digital legislatures
π NATIONAL
π CCEA Approves 4 Highway Projects Worth βΉ24,249 Crore
β Projects across Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar
β Total length exceeds 700 km
β Includes coastal highway and NH expansion projects
β Implemented through HAM and BOT (Toll) models
π FSSAI Launches Official Vegan Logo
β Standardised Vegan Logo introduced
β Mandatory from 1 July 2027
β Helps consumers identify vegan products
β Green βVβ with sprouting leaf symbol
β Vegan foods exclude all animal-derived ingredients
π India Achieves Landmark of 100 Ramsar Sites
β Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) declared 100th Ramsar Site
β Located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
β Announced on World Environment Day
β Recognised under Ramsar Convention, 1971
β Strengthens Indiaβs wetland conservation efforts
π Jammu Becomes Indiaβs 7th Regional Meteorological Centre
β Inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh
β Covers Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
β New centre also planned at Lucknow
β Supports Mission Mausam
β Srinagar Observatory recognised as WMO Centennial Observing Station
π India Showcases Carbon Credit Trading Scheme at WTO
β Presented during WTO Trade and Environment Week 2026
β Showcased Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
β Indiaβs non-fossil electricity capacity reached 53.21%
β Achieved 2030 NDC target nearly 5 years early
β Emissions intensity reduced by 37.38% (2005β2022)
π INDIA & THE WORLD
π India & UK Launch Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory
β India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) launched
β Supports critical mineral security and diversification
β Partner institutions:
β IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
β University of Cambridge
β Linked with National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)
β NCMM Outlay: βΉ34,300 crore
β Duration: 7 years
π APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
π Swaminathan Janakiraman Re-appointed RBI Deputy Governor
β Re-appointed for 2 years from 26 June 2026
β First appointed in June 2023
β Former Managing Director, SBI
β Oversees RBI supervision and inspection functions
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π BANKING & FINANCE
π RBI Keeps Repo Rate Unchanged at 5.25%
β 61st MPC Meeting held from 3β5 June 2026
β Chaired by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra
β Repo Rate: 5.25%
β SDF Rate: 5.00%
β MSF & Bank Rate: 5.50%
β Policy stance retained as Neutral
β Next MPC meeting: 3β5 August 2026
π RBI Amends Cross Border Merger Regulations
β Amended Foreign Exchange Management (Cross Border Merger) Regulations, 2018
β Amendment effective from publication in Official Gazette
β Governed under FEMA, 1999
β FEMA replaced FERA, 1973
β Enforcement by Enforcement Directorate (ED)
π RBI Proposes LCR-Linked Pricing for Bulk Deposits
β Banks may offer differential interest rates on bulk deposits
β Linked to Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)
β Enhances liquidity risk management
β LCR ensures banks maintain High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA)
β Implemented in India since January 2015
π Indiaβs Forex Reserves Rise to $682.32 Billion
β Forex reserves increased by $938 million
β Total reserves reached $682.321 billion
β Foreign Currency Assets rose to $546.148 billion
β Gold reserves declined by $2.186 billion
β RBI intervention supported the rupee amid West Asia tensions
π PFRDA Launches StAR NPS Platform
β StAR NPS launched for digital onboarding of subscribers
β Developed by BSE Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
β Supports assisted NPS registration
β Regulatory Sandbox Framework effective from 2 June 2026
β Open to fintechs and pension intermediaries
π STATES
π Tamil Nadu Signs βΉ18,600 Crore MoU with L&T
β Investment across Kancheepuram, Coimbatore and Tiruvallur
β βΉ15,000 crore for Data Centre Expansion
β βΉ2,500 crore for Electronics Manufacturing
β βΉ1,100 crore for Kattupalli Shipyard Expansion
π West Bengal Joins National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA)
β Became the 33rd Legislature to join NeVA
β Supports vision of βOne Nation β One Applicationβ
β Mission Mode Project under Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
β Promotes paperless digital legislatures
π NATIONAL
π CCEA Approves 4 Highway Projects Worth βΉ24,249 Crore
β Projects across Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Telangana and Bihar
β Total length exceeds 700 km
β Includes coastal highway and NH expansion projects
β Implemented through HAM and BOT (Toll) models
π FSSAI Launches Official Vegan Logo
β Standardised Vegan Logo introduced
β Mandatory from 1 July 2027
β Helps consumers identify vegan products
β Green βVβ with sprouting leaf symbol
β Vegan foods exclude all animal-derived ingredients
π India Achieves Landmark of 100 Ramsar Sites
β Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) declared 100th Ramsar Site
β Located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh
β Announced on World Environment Day
β Recognised under Ramsar Convention, 1971
β Strengthens Indiaβs wetland conservation efforts
π Jammu Becomes Indiaβs 7th Regional Meteorological Centre
β Inaugurated by Dr. Jitendra Singh
β Covers Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh
β New centre also planned at Lucknow
β Supports Mission Mausam
β Srinagar Observatory recognised as WMO Centennial Observing Station
π India Showcases Carbon Credit Trading Scheme at WTO
β Presented during WTO Trade and Environment Week 2026
β Showcased Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS)
β Indiaβs non-fossil electricity capacity reached 53.21%
β Achieved 2030 NDC target nearly 5 years early
β Emissions intensity reduced by 37.38% (2005β2022)
π INDIA & THE WORLD
π India & UK Launch Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory
β India-UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) launched
β Supports critical mineral security and diversification
β Partner institutions:
β IIT (ISM) Dhanbad
β University of Cambridge
β Linked with National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM)
β NCMM Outlay: βΉ34,300 crore
β Duration: 7 years
π APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNATIONS
π Swaminathan Janakiraman Re-appointed RBI Deputy Governor
β Re-appointed for 2 years from 26 June 2026
β First appointed in June 2023
β Former Managing Director, SBI
β Oversees RBI supervision and inspection functions
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π AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
π 17 Projects Selected for National Awards for e-Governance 2026
β Announced by DARPG
β Covers 7 award categories
β Gold Award carries βΉ10 lakh
β Silver Award carries βΉ5 lakh
β Ceremony to be held in Jaipur
π Major Prabhat Mishra Wins Two Prestigious US Army Awards
β Won Birrer-Brookes Award
β Won General Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Award
β First Indian officer to win both simultaneously
β Also received Golden Pen Award
β Ranked 4th among 1,185 officers
π Panchayat Advancement Index Wins Gold Award
β Ministry of Panchayati Raj receives NAeG 2026 Gold Award
β Category: Digital Transformation through Data Analytics
β PAI assesses 2.6 lakh Gram Panchayats
β Based on 150 indicators and 230 data points
π SPORTS
π R Praggnanandhaa Wins Norway Chess Title
β First Indian to win Norway Chess
β Defeated Vincent Keymer in final round
β Finished with 18 points
β Tournament held in Stavanger
β Defeated Magnus Carlsen twice during the event
π IMPORTANT DAYS
π International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2026
β Observed on 5 June
β Theme: βAlert Today, Safe Tomorrowβ
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π India Joins Anthropicβs Project Glasswing
β Global cybersecurity initiative led by Anthropic
β India gains access to Claude Mythos AI
β AI tool analyses large software codebases
β Detects vulnerabilities and generates security patches
β Strengthens protection of critical digital infrastructure
#CurrentAffairs
π 17 Projects Selected for National Awards for e-Governance 2026
β Announced by DARPG
β Covers 7 award categories
β Gold Award carries βΉ10 lakh
β Silver Award carries βΉ5 lakh
β Ceremony to be held in Jaipur
π Major Prabhat Mishra Wins Two Prestigious US Army Awards
β Won Birrer-Brookes Award
β Won General Douglas MacArthur Military Leadership Writing Award
β First Indian officer to win both simultaneously
β Also received Golden Pen Award
β Ranked 4th among 1,185 officers
π Panchayat Advancement Index Wins Gold Award
β Ministry of Panchayati Raj receives NAeG 2026 Gold Award
β Category: Digital Transformation through Data Analytics
β PAI assesses 2.6 lakh Gram Panchayats
β Based on 150 indicators and 230 data points
π SPORTS
π R Praggnanandhaa Wins Norway Chess Title
β First Indian to win Norway Chess
β Defeated Vincent Keymer in final round
β Finished with 18 points
β Tournament held in Stavanger
β Defeated Magnus Carlsen twice during the event
π IMPORTANT DAYS
π International Level Crossing Awareness Day 2026
β Observed on 5 June
β Theme: βAlert Today, Safe Tomorrowβ
π SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
π India Joins Anthropicβs Project Glasswing
β Global cybersecurity initiative led by Anthropic
β India gains access to Claude Mythos AI
β AI tool analyses large software codebases
β Detects vulnerabilities and generates security patches
β Strengthens protection of critical digital infrastructure
#CurrentAffairs
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