Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 02 June 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs – 02 June 2026
National Affairs
MAHA Water Initiative & BHARAT-WIN Portal Launched: The Ministry of Jal Shakti and ANRF launched the MAHA (Multidisciplinary Alliance for Hydrological Advancement) Water Initiative and BHARAT-WIN portal in New Delhi.
The programme will focus on:
- Water resource assessment
- Safe drinking water supply
- Water quality and ecosystem health
- Water recycling and reuse
- Climate-resilient water management
The government will provide up to ₹20 crore funding to research groups for practical solutions to water stress.
Supreme Court Strength Increased: The Centre appointed five new judges to the Supreme Court, increasing its working strength to 37 judges, aiming to reduce pending cases.
New IIP Base Year Introduced: The government changed the base year of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) from 2011–12 to 2022–23.The revised index expands tracked items from 405 to 463, covering modern industries and renewable energy separately.
Telangana Formation Day Celebrated: India celebrated Telangana Statehood Day (2 June), marking the formation of India’s 29th state in 2014 after the bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh. President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi extended greetings.
NEET & Education Issue: The CBI continued its investigation into the NEET paper leak case. Meanwhile, political protests over exam irregularities continued.
Industrial Growth Slows: India’s industrial output growth slowed to 4.9%, according to the new IIP data series.
Ladakh Statehood Issue: Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk criticised the Centre, accusing it of delaying discussions regarding statehood and tribal status demands for Ladakh.
International Affairs
India Reaffirms West Asia Stand: India again called for “dialogue and diplomacy” to resolve the worsening conflict in West Asia, especially amid Israeli military actions in Lebanon and suspended US-Iran peace talks.
Myanmar Assures India on Security: Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing assured PM Narendra Modi that Myanmar’s territory would not be used by anti-India groups, an important development for border security.
India–Germany Technology Cooperation: Union Minister Jitendra Singh held talks with Germany’s Mario Voigt to strengthen cooperation in:
- Quantum communication
- Photonics
- Deep-tech startups
Science and technology were described as a major pillar of India–Germany ties.
Colombia Elections: A pro-Trump candidate was leading Colombia’s presidential election, closely watched for its impact on Latin American politics.
Global Geopolitical Crisis
US–Iran Talks Suspended: Iran suspended talks with the United States aimed at ending hostilities, blaming Israeli military actions in Lebanon.
US–Israel Differences Surface: Reports suggested US President Donald Trump expressed strong concern to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu over military escalation in Lebanon and urged restraint.
Hezbollah Accepts Ceasefire Proposal: Lebanon’s US Embassy confirmed that Hezbollah accepted a US-backed ceasefire proposal with Israel, raising hopes of reduced tensions.
Domestic Political Reaction in India: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised PM Modi’s silence on the Lebanon crisis, warning that prolonged conflict could affect global oil prices and the Strait of Hormuz trade route.
Defence
Major Rafale Fighter Jet Deal Progress: The Ministry of Defence sent a Letter of Request (LoR) to France for 114 Rafale fighter jets.The deal, worth around ₹3.25 lakh crore, is expected to strengthen the Indian Air Force (IAF).
India–Australia Defence Cooperation: India and Australia held talks to improve:
- Defence industry cooperation
- Maritime security
- Indo-Pacific stability
BSF–Bangladesh Border Talks: The BSF and Bangladesh border guards (BGB) will hold Director-General-level talks next week on border security and management.
DRDO Bomb Test: DRDO successfully tested a high-calibre indigenous bomb at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Haryana, helping improve indigenous weapons technology.
Science & Technology
Ethical AI in BRICS: The ethical use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in culture and digital space became a major focus for upcoming BRICS meetings.
Majuli Island Climate Study: Scientists from the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences reconstructed nearly 4,000 years of climate history of Majuli Island (Assam), helping understand floods, erosion, and climate change.
Sports
Indian-Origin Players in FIFA World Cup: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor praised the inclusion of Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid (Qatar) and Nishan Velupillay (Australia) in FIFA World Cup 2026 squads, calling it a proud moment for the Indian diaspora.
Global Observance
Telangana Statehood Day – 2 June: Observed to celebrate the formation of Telangana in 2014 under the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act.
Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs
- ECLGS 5.0: Over 2.62 lakh loan applications approved to support MSMEs and the aviation sector.
- India–Nepal Border: MEA rejected claims of border encroachment, stating 98% of the border is mutually mapped.
- Assam Rifles & Dairy Development: Agreement signed with NCDFI to improve dairy farming in Northeast India.
- J&K: Cherry harvesting reached peak season in Ganderbal and Srinagar.
- Western Ghats: Supreme Court ordered removal of illegal encroachments in the Agasthyamalai ecological region.
- Obituary: Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur passed away at 89 in Mumbai.
- Heritage: Nausena Shaurya Vatika, an open-air naval museum, was inaugurated in Lucknow.
