Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 07 June 2026, Daily Roundup

Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 07 June 2026, Daily Roundup

Current Affairs – 07 June 2026

National Affairs

1. ₹10,000 Crore Price Stabilisation Fund for Airlines: The Union Government launched a ₹10,000 crore Price Stabilisation Fund (PSF) to protect Indian airlines from sharp increases in Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices.

Objective:

• Reduce sudden airfare hikes for passengers.
• Support the aviation sector during global fuel price volatility caused by the West Asia crisis.

2. India–Oman CEPA Comes into Force: The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) officially came into force in June 2026.

Benefits:

• Reduced duties on over 80% of traded goods.
• Better market access for Indian textiles, engineering goods, and pharmaceuticals.
• Stronger energy and fertilizer supply security from Oman.

3. PM Chairs EAC-PM Meeting: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to the PM (EAC-PM) to review economic growth, investment, and policy reforms. The council projected strong foreign investment inflows this year.

4. Khet Bachao Abhiyan Gains Momentum: The Ministry of Agriculture said over 9.42 lakh farmers have joined the Khet Bachao Abhiyan, promoting:

• Balanced fertiliser use
• Soil fertility conservation
• Sustainable agriculture practices

5. Domestic LPG Price Increased: The price of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder increased by ₹29, taking the Delhi price to ₹942, due to global energy price pressures.

6. FSSAI Bans Newspaper Packaging for Food: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directed all food businesses to stop using newspapers for packing or serving food, citing health risks from harmful printing ink chemicals.

7. Padma Awards 2027 Nominations Open: The government announced that nominations for Padma Awards 2027 will remain open till 31 July 2026.

8. World Environment Day Campaigns: Several states organised plantation drives on World Environment Day.

• Madhya Pradesh launched ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam 2.0’ campaign.
• India highlighted its rise in solar energy capacity from 2.8 GW to 155 GW in 12 years.

9. Maharashtra Celebrates Shivaji Maharaj Coronation Day: Maharashtra celebrated the 353rd coronation anniversary of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. CM Devendra Fadnavis unveiled a statue of Shivaji Maharaj at Navi Mumbai Airport.

International Current Affairs

1. India–Nepal Development Cooperation: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar handed over 72 health facilities and 12 cultural heritage projects to Nepal under post-earthquake reconstruction support after meeting Nepal’s Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal.

2. BIMSTEC Day Observed: India marked BIMSTEC Day, reaffirming its commitment to regional cooperation among Bay of Bengal countries in trade, connectivity, and security.

3. India–US Army Talks in Hawaii: The 29th India–US Army-to-Army Staff Talks (AAST) were held in Hawaii, focusing on military cooperation and Indo-Pacific security.

4. India Promotes Mangoes in the US: The 2nd Mango Magic Festival was organised in Seattle, USA, to promote Indian mango exports.

5. Israel to Install Shivaji Maharaj Statue: Israel announced plans to install a grand statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, strengthening cultural ties with India.

Global Geopolitical Crisis

1. 100 Days of US–Israel–Iran Conflict: The ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran has completed 100 days, continuing to impact global energy supply and geopolitical stability.

2. Israeli Attacks in Lebanon: Israeli military strikes in Lebanon reportedly killed 12 people, including senior military officers, raising regional tensions further.

3. UN Security Council Elections: The UN General Assembly elected Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad & Tobago, and Zimbabwe as non-permanent UNSC members for 2027–28. Kyrgyzstan secured its first-ever seat since joining the UN in 1992.

Defence

1. Indian Army Strategic Guidelines 2047 Released: Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi unveiled the Indian Army Strategic Guidelines 2047, aiming to transform the Army into a future-ready force for Viksit Bharat 2047.

2. Zorawar Light Tank Upgraded: India’s indigenous Zorawar Light Tank is being upgraded to NATO-level armour protection, improving combat ability in high-altitude areas.

3. 52-Satellite Defence Constellation Approved: India approved a ₹26,968 crore military satellite programme to deploy 52 defence satellites between 2025–2029, strengthening surveillance and national security.

4. Border Security in Tripura: In a joint operation, BSF and police recovered 9,427 Yaba tablets near the India–Bangladesh border in Tripura, highlighting anti-drug efforts.

5. New Defence Appointments

• Air Vice Marshal G.K.J. Reddy assumed command of the College of Defence Management, Secunderabad.
• India continued discussions on defence preparedness and border security.

Science & Technology

1. ISRO Launches ‘Disha’ Satellite: ISRO successfully launched the ‘Disha’ Earth observation satellite using PSLV.

Purpose:

• Real-time disaster monitoring
• Flood and cyclone tracking
• Climate studies and disaster management support

2. India Ranks 4th in AI Capability: According to the SIDE 2026 report, India ranked 4th globally in Artificial Intelligence capability, behind the US, China, and Singapore, supported by strong digital infrastructure and AI talent.

Sports

1. India Wins SAFF Women’s Championship 2026: India defeated Bangladesh 3–1 in Goa to win a record sixth SAFF Women’s Championship title.
Scorers: Pyari Xaxa, Lynda Kom Serto, and Sanfida Nongrum.

2. French Open 2026 Champions

• Men’s Singles: Germany’s Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title.
• Women’s Singles: Russia’s Mirra Andreeva (19) won her maiden French Open title.

3. World Yogasana Championship: India’s Rohan Tayde won gold in the sub-junior artistic single category at the World Yogasana Sports Championship in Ahmedabad. India won 7 medals, including 6 gold.

4. Chess: India’s Savitha Shri Baskar won the Women’s Asian Individual Chess Championship 2026 in Mongolia, qualifying for the 2027 FIDE Women’s World Cup.

Global Observance

World Food Safety Day – 7 June: Observed globally to spread awareness about food safety, healthy food practices, and prevention of food-borne diseases.

Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs

• Rajasthan: Introduced its first Land Pooling Scheme for roads and infrastructure.
• CBSE: Extended deadline for mark verification and re-evaluation applications.
• Jharkhand: New reward policy launched for informants against drug trafficking.
• Judiciary: Supreme Court rejected bail plea of travel blogger Jyoti Malhotra in an alleged espionage case.
• Punjab: 9 people died and 22 injured in a road accident on Ferozepur–Fazilka Road.
• Commerce: India aims to increase marine exports from $8 billion to $30 billion in five years.