Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 09 June 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs – 09 June 2026
National Affairs
1. BHAVYA Portal Launched for Industrial Growth: Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal under the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BAVY) to develop 100 world-class industrial parks across India.
Key Features:
- Challenge-based selection model for states
- Special park sizes for hilly, northeastern and UT regions
- Aim: attract investment and boost manufacturing
2. Government Reforms FPI Taxation in G-Sec Market: The Ministry of Finance introduced a major tax reform for Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) investing in Government Securities (G-Secs) under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR).
Major Change:
- Tax on interest income, LTCG and STCG reduced to Nil.
Purpose:
To attract long-term foreign investment and support India’s inclusion in major global debt indices.
3. Land Port Management System (LPMS) Launched: Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the Land Port Management System (LPMS) to digitise passenger and cargo movement at land borders.
Benefits:
- Faster border trade
- Better logistics and customs integration
- Enhanced border security
4. Ayushman Bharat Achieves Nationwide Coverage: West Bengal became the 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY, completing nationwide coverage of the world’s largest public health insurance scheme.
5. Yamuna Rejuvenation Review: Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting on Yamuna River cleaning, calling for coordinated action between Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh.
6. Railway Infrastructure Boost: Indian Railways approved two electric traction upgrade projects in Telangana and Karnataka to improve railway efficiency and capacity.
7. Lavender Festival Concludes in Jammu & Kashmir: The 4th Mega Lavender Festival concluded in Bhaderwah, Doda district, promoting lavender farming and aromatic plant-based industries.
8. Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the Zone-II Conference of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association in Chandigarh.
9. Padma Awards Investiture Ceremony: The second Civil Investiture Ceremony for Padma Awards 2026 will be held on 23 June at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where President Droupadi Murmu will honour 65 personalities.
International Current Affairs
1. India Calls for De-escalation in West Asia: India expressed concern over renewed Israel–Iran missile exchanges and urged immediate de-escalation.
Advisory:
The Indian Embassy advised citizens to avoid travel to Iran due to rising tensions.
2. 24 Indian Sailors Rescued Near Oman: Twenty-four Indian sailors were rescued after a missile strike on the oil tanker Marivex near Oman. India reiterated its support for safe maritime navigation in West Asia.
3. India–Indonesia Bilateral Relations: India and Indonesia reviewed bilateral ties under their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
4. BRICS Disaster Risk Meeting: At the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting in Puri, Uttarakhand’s disaster management model received international recognition.
6. EU Delegation Visits Tata Semiconductor Facility: A high-level European Union delegation visited Tata Electronics’ semiconductor facility in Assam, highlighting growing interest in India’s chip manufacturing ecosystem.
Global Geopolitical Crisis
1. SIPRI Yearbook 2026 Released: According to the SIPRI Yearbook 2026:
- India’s nuclear stockpile: ~190 warheads
- Pakistan: ~170 warheads
- India ranked 5th largest military spender globally with $92.1 billion defence spending.
2. Bonn Climate Conference Begins: The Bonn Climate Conference (SB64) began in Germany, where countries discussed climate finance and adaptation funding.
3. WHO Monitors Ebola Risk: WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus visited Uganda to assess preparedness against the Ebola outbreak in neighbouring DR Congo.
Defence & Science & Technology
1. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed VCAS: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was appointed the next Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force.
2. Gallantry Awards Presented: President Droupadi Murmu conferred Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces, CAPF and Police personnel at the Defence Investiture Ceremony.
3. Great Nicobar Airport Project Approved: The Centre approved up to ₹13,000 crore for a dual-use airport at Great Nicobar Island, serving both civilian and military purposes.
4. HAWK Wildlife Crime System: Kerala launched HAWK (Hostile Activity Watch Kernel) — India’s first judiciary-integrated wildlife crime management platform.
5. NZP Saathi App Launched: The National Zoological Park, New Delhi, launched the NZP Saathi App and self-ticketing kiosks for better visitor experience and digital access.
Sports
1. India Wins Men’s U-18 Hockey Asia Cup: India won gold in the Men’s U-18 Hockey Asia Cup by defeating Japan.
Awards:
- Ashish Tani Purti – Top scorer (13 goals)
- Ayush Rajak – Best Goalkeeper
India’s women’s team won bronze.
2. India Crushes Afghanistan in Test Cricket: India registered its biggest-ever Test victory, defeating Afghanistan by an innings and 300 runs in New Chandigarh.
Player of the Match: Manav Suthar
3. World Yogasana Championship: India finished with 114 medals (102 gold) at the inaugural World Yogasana Championship.
5. French Open 2026: Germany’s Alexander Zverev won his first Grand Slam title at the French Open.
Global Observance
World Accreditation Day – 9 June: The day highlights the importance of quality standards, certification and global trust systems in trade and governance.
Miscellaneous One-Liners Current Affairs
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands recorded India’s lowest fertility rate (TFR 0.9) under NFHS-6.
- A new marine snake eel species Bascanichthys chepakakiensis was discovered in Andhra Pradesh.
- Madhya Pradesh’s Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan received international appreciation for water conservation.
- J&K: The 930 MW Kirthai-II Hydroelectric Project was revived.
- Rajasthan High Court ruled that publicly displaying detainees violates Article 21 (Right to Dignity).
- Hygenco Green Energies received $105 million investment for green hydrogen expansion.
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan elected Banwarilal Purohit as President.
- Visakhapatnam Steel Plant fire in Andhra Pradesh claimed 8 lives and injured six workers.
- TMC MP Sukhendu Sekhar Roy resigned from Rajya Sabha and party membership.
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