Daily GK Update- 3rd June, 2026

 NATIONAL UPDATES:

 

1. India–Oman CEPA Comes into Force from 1 June 2026; Boosts Duty-Free Access for 99.38% of Indian Exports: India and Oman officially operationalized the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) on 1 June 2026, marking a major step in strengthening bilateral trade and economic cooperation. Under the agreement, Oman has provided duty-free access to 99.38% of India’s exports by value, while the concessions cover 98.08% of Oman’s tariff lines.

 

2. DPIIT and BHASHINI Sign MoU to Boost Multilingual AI and Digital Access Across India’s Investment Ecosystem: The Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) under Digital India Corporation and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade signed an MoU under the “BHASHINI Seva/Sanchalan – A BHASHINI Sahayogi Program” to enhance multilingual digital infrastructure in India. The collaboration aims to enable multilingual access, governance, and service delivery across all 22 Eighth Schedule languages, integrating BHASHINI tools such as Udyat, Mitra, Appmitra, and Pravakta, along with AI-based translation APIs and language models.

The initiative will strengthen an inclusive investment and innovation ecosystem by reducing language barriers in startup, industrial, and government services through voice-enabled, AI-driven multilingual technologies.

 

3. Project UDAYAK Completes 36 Years of Strengthening Strategic Infrastructure in Eastern Arunachal Pradesh: Project UDAYAK was originally raised on 1 June 1990 as part of the restructuring of BRO to focus on infrastructure development in the far-eastern region of the country. The project is responsible for developing and maintaining strategic road and bridge infrastructure in eastern Arunachal Pradesh.

 

4. GST Collections Rise to ₹1.94 Lakh Crore in May 2026: India’s gross GST collections increased by 2% year-on-year to ₹1.94 lakh crore in May 2026, compared to ₹1.88 lakh crore collected in May 2025. GST revenue from domestic transactions included CGST of ₹37,397 crore, SGST of ₹45,143 crore, and IGST of ₹51,990 crore, supported by stronger goods and services activity. Taxable supplies of goods grew 26.9% and services grew 22.2%, indicating robust domestic demand and consumption, while GST refunds rose 2.6% to ₹27,281 crore.

 

5. Mahindra–Manulife JV Receives Incorporation Certificate: The Mahindra and Manulife insurance joint venture has received a Certificate of Incorporation from the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, officially establishing the new company. The newly formed entity, Mahindra Manulife Insurance Ltd (MMIL), has now come into existence following regulatory approval. The venture combines Mahindra’s strong India presence with Manulife expertise to build a customer-first, AI-driven and digitally focused life insurance business.

 

6. Canara Bank Appoints Brajesh Kumar Singh as Managing Director: The Government has appointed Brajesh Kumar Singh as the Managing Director of Canara Bank. He was previously serving as Executive Director of Indian Bank. Singh succeeds K Satyanarayana Raju, who retired in December 2025 after attaining superannuation. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved his appointment until April 30, 2029, while the Financial Services Institutions Bureau had recommended his name for the post in December 2025.

 

7. Justice V. Mohana Sworn In as Supreme Court Judge: Justice V. Mohana was sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of India on 2 June 2026. She became the 12th woman judge in the history of the Supreme Court of India and the second woman lawyer directly elevated from the Bar to the apex court after Justice Indu Malhotra in 2018. The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body under the Constitution of India. It began functioning on 28 January 1950 and sits in New Delhi. The Supreme Court Collegium is a judicial body that recommends appointments and transfers of judges in the higher judiciary. The Collegium is headed by the Chief Justice of India and includes the senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.

 

8. D.K. Shivakumar to Become Karnataka Chief Minister: D.K. Shivakumar is scheduled to take oath as the 24th Chief Minister of Karnataka on 3 June 2026. The swearing-in ceremony is planned for 4:00 PM at the Lok Bhavan premises in Bengaluru. The Chief Minister is the head of the Council of Ministers in a State under Article 164 of the Constitution of India. The Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and is usually the leader of the majority party or coalition in the Legislative Assembly. Siddaramaiah resigned on 28 May 2026 and proposed D.K. Shivakumar’s name as the next Congress Legislature Party leader on 30 May 2026. The proposal was unanimously accepted by the Congress Legislature Party.

 

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

 

1. 3 June – World Bicycle Day: World Bicycle Day is observed every year on 3 June to recognise the bicycle as a simple, affordable, reliable, and environmentally friendly means of transportation. Theme 2026 – Cycling for a Greener Future The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to promote the use of bicycles for sustainable development, health, education, and social inclusion.

 

2. Government allocates ₹10,000 crore for aviation fuel prices: On 3 June 2026, the Union Cabinet approved a one-time budgetary support of up to ₹10,000 crore for Oil Marketing Companies to stabilise Aviation Turbine Fuel prices for scheduled Indian airlines. The support will be given as interest-free advances through the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for domestic and international flight operations. Aviation Turbine Fuel, or ATF, is the jet fuel used in turbine-powered aircraft. In India, ATF prices are a major operating cost for airlines, and domestic airline operations have been capped at ₹75.6 per litre under the latest arrangement. The decision follows sharp volatility in international ATF prices during the West Asia crisis. The price rose from ₹60.5 per litre in March 2026 to ₹142 per litre in May 2026, which is about 2.5 times higher. The fund is designed as a self-sustaining revolving fund with a fixed-price ATF mechanism for 36 months.

 

3. US President Confirms Participation in G7 Summit: The 52nd G7 Summit is scheduled for 15-17 June 2026 in Évian-les-Bains, Haute-Savoie, France. United States President Donald Trump confirmed his participation on 3 June 2026 through a post on Truth Social. The G7 is an intergovernmental forum of seven advanced economies. Its members are Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The European Union also participates in G7 meetings. The 2026 summit agenda includes artificial intelligence, trade, critical mineral supply chains, and crime-fighting. Invited countries for the summit include Brazil, India, Kenya, South Korea, and Syria.

 

4. US Proposes Tariff on India Over Forced Labour Concerns: On 3 June 2026, the United States proposed additional tariffs on imports from 60 economies, including India, under the Trump administration. The proposal links the measure to Section 301 investigations by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative into alleged failures to prohibit or enforce bans on goods made with forced labour. India is among 54 countries facing a proposed 12.5% additional tariff on imports. Six other economies, namely Canada, Ecuador, the European Union, Indonesia, Mexico, and Pakistan, would face a 10% tariff under the proposal. The U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer stated on 3 June 2026 that failures by trading partners to address forced labour imports create an uneven trade environment for American workers. India rejected the allegations and sought resolution through bilateral trade negotiations.

 

5. UPI Payments Go Live in Cambodia: Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments went live in Cambodia on 2 June 2026 and 3 June 2026 through integration with Cambodia’s national QR payment system, KHQR. The facility allows Indian tourists to scan KHQR codes with UPI-enabled applications at merchant locations in Cambodia. The integration covers more than 4.5 million merchant locations in Cambodia. The arrangement is the first phase of a two-way interoperable payment corridor, and a later phase is planned to allow Cambodian users to make payments in India at UPI merchant locations through KHQR-enabled applications. Unified Payments Interface is India’s real-time digital payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India. KHQR is Cambodia’s national QR code standard for merchant payments and is used across retail outlets, restaurants, and tourist sites.

 

6. US House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution: The United States House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on 3 June 2026 to direct President Trump to end hostilities with Iran unless Congress declares war or authorises the use of military force. The vote in the House was 215 to 208, and four Republican Representatives joined Democrats in support of the measure. War powers in the United States are divided between Congress and the President under the Constitution of the United States. Article I gives Congress the power to declare war, while Article II makes the President the Commander in Chief of the armed forces. The measure passed by the House is a concurrent resolution. A concurrent resolution is used by both chambers of Congress for matters that do not require presidential signature and do not have the force of law in the same manner as a statute.

 

OTHER UPDATES:

 

DEFENCE

 

1. India Sends LoR to France for 114 Rafale Fighter Jets: India has formally issued a Letter of Request (LoR) to France for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter aircraft under a government-to-government (G2G) deal estimated at around ₹3.25 lakh crore. Dassault Rafale is a 4.5-generation multi-role fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by Dassault Aviation, and is expected to significantly enhance the Indian Air Force’s combat capabilities.

 

2. Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty Takes Charge as ANC Chief: Vineet McCarty assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command on 1 June 2026 at Sri Vijaya Puram. He succeeded Ajay Kochhar, who relinquished command on 25 May 2026 and later assumed the role of Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1 July 1989, Vice Admiral McCarty is a Gunnery and Missiles specialist with over 36 years of distinguished service in the Indian Navy.

 

3. Indian Navy to Induct Five Indigenous Naval Platforms: The Indian Navy is set to induct five indigenous naval platforms in 2026, including two Project 17A stealth frigates, one Survey Vessel (Large), and two anti-submarine warfare shallow water craft. The platforms include INS Dunagiri, INS Mahendragiri, Sanshodhak, Agray, and Malwan. Project 17A is a class of stealth frigates built for the Indian Navy with a focus on reduced radar cross-section and modern combat systems. Dunagiri is the fifth ship of the Nilgiri-class and was delivered by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers in Kolkata on 30 March 2026. INS Mahendragiri is another Project 17A frigate scheduled for induction in June 2026.

 

SPORTS 

 

1. India Wins 19 Medals, Finishes 2nd at Asian U-20 Athletics Championships with Best-Ever Overseas Performance: India delivered its best-ever overseas performance at the 22nd Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong, finishing 2nd overall with 19 medals (10 Gold, 5 Silver, 4 Bronze). Key highlights included gold in Men’s 800m by Mogali Venkatram, gold in Women’s 4×400m relay, and a junior national record of 45.05 seconds in Women’s 4×100m relay, along with a bronze in Men’s 4×400m relay. A total of 48 Indian athletes (30 men and 18 women) participated in the event, which also served as a qualifier for the World U-20 Athletics Championships to be held in Eugene, USA.

 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

 

1. India’s First DORIS Ground Beacon Installed at IIT Kanpur: India has installed its first DORIS ground beacon at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, marking an important advancement in the country’s space and Earth observation capabilities. DORIS (Doppler Orbitography and Radio-positioning Integrated by Satellite) is a French satellite tracking system that uses ground beacons and Doppler shift measurements to determine satellite positions with centimetre-level accuracy. The beacon is part of a global DORIS network that supports high-precision applications such as ocean altimetry, climate studies, sea-level monitoring, glacier tracking, and satellite orbit determination.

 

2. NFHS-6 Records Rise in Obesity and High Blood Sugar: The National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) was conducted in 2023-24 by the Union Health Ministry and the International Institute for Population Sciences (IIPS), Mumbai. The survey recorded higher levels of obesity and high blood sugar among adults in India compared with NFHS-5 (2019-21). The National Family Health Survey is a large-scale household survey in India that collects data on fertility, mortality, nutrition, anaemia, family planning, and non-communicable diseases. NFHS-6 covered indicators related to obesity, blood sugar, and other health parameters across states and Union Territories. Among women aged 15-49 years, obesity increased from 24% in NFHS-5 to 30.7% in NFHS-6. Among men in the same age group, obesity rose from 22.9% to 27.3% during the same period. 

 

3. India Joins Anthropic’s Advanced AI Programme: Anthropic expanded access to its Claude Mythos Preview AI model on 2 June 2026 under Project Glasswing to about 150 organisations across more than 15 countries, including India. The expansion covers organisations linked to critical infrastructure sectors such as power grids, water systems, healthcare, and telecommunications. Anthropic is a United States-based artificial intelligence company known for the Claude family of large language models. Claude AI services are used for text generation, coding, analysis, and enterprise applications.

 

BANKING AND FINANCE

 

1. Industrial Output Grows 4.9% in April 2026: India’s industrial output, measured by the Index of Industrial Production (IIP), grew 4.9% in April 2026, lower than the 5.8% growth recorded in April 2025. The IIP base year has been revised from 2011-12 to 2022-23, and the new series expands coverage by including gas supply and water supply, sewerage & waste management activities. Among sectoral indices, mining and quarrying output contracted by over 5%, while the manufacturing sector grew 6.2%, slightly lower than the 6.3% growth recorded a year earlier.

 

2. UPI Sets New Record: Hits 23.2 Billion Transactions Worth ₹29.90 Lakh Crore in May 2026: India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) achieved a new milestone in May 2026, recording its highest-ever monthly transaction volume and value. According to data released by the National Payments Corporation of India, UPI processed 23.2 billion transactions worth ₹29.90 lakh crore during the month. NPCI, established by the Reserve Bank of India and the Indian Banks’ Association, serves as the umbrella organization for retail payment and settlement systems in India.

 

3. IRDAI Imposes ₹1 Crore Penalty on Nissan Renault Financial Services: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India imposed a ₹1 crore penalty on Nissan Renault Financial Services India for violations related to motor insurance service guidelines and other regulatory norms. The corporate agent has also been instructed to file an Action Taken Report within 90 days from the date of the order, confirming compliance with IRDAI directions.

 

AWARDS AND HONOURS

 

1. Odisha Selected for PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards : Odisha was selected for the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards on 2 June 2026 for its performance during the Month of Solar campaign held in May 2026. The state ranked first among states with a medium number of consumers in three categories: highest number of applications, highest solar installations, and highest DISCOM inspections. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government scheme for rooftop solar power generation in India. The scheme aims to expand household-level solar adoption through installation-linked support and consumer participation.

 

Daily GK Update- 2nd June, 2026

 NATIONAL UPDATES:

 

PM SVANidhi Completes Six Years, Cabinet Extends Scheme Till 2030: PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) has completed six years of empowering street vendors through affordable collateral-free credit, digital inclusion and social security. PM SVANidhi (Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) was launched on 1 June 2020 by the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to provide collateral-free working capital loans to urban street vendors affected by the COVID-19 lockdown. The scheme promotes financial inclusion, digital transactions, and social security, enabling street vendors to restart and expand their businesses. PM SVANidhi is a Central Sector Scheme, meaning it is fully funded by the Government of India, and specifically targets urban street vendors across the country. In 2025, the Union Cabinet approved the restructuring and extension of the scheme, extending its lending period from 31 December 2024 to 31 March 2030.

 

South Coast Railway Becomes Fully Operational as India’s 18th Railway Zone from June 1: South Coast Railway (SCoR), headquartered in Visakhapatnam, became fully operational on 1 June 2026, making it India’s 18th railway zone. The new railway zone was constituted through a Ministry of Railways gazette notification issued on 4 May 2026, with Sandeep Mathur serving as its first General Manager. SCoR comprises four divisions—Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, Guntakal, and Guntur—and oversees railway operations across Andhra Pradesh and parts of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

 

Statistics Ministry Launches New IIP Series with 2022-23 Base Year: The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) will release the first monthly industrial growth data under the revised Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series with 2022-23 as the new base year, replacing 2011-12. This is the 10th revision of the IIP base year. The new series adds 120 new item groups (such as CCTV cameras, debit/credit cards, stents, vaccines, and aircraft parts) while removing 64 outdated items, resulting in a net addition of 56 item groups. The total number of item groups has increased from 405 to 463, improving the representation of modern industries, emerging technologies, and diversified industrial production. The new IIP series separately tracks electricity generation from renewable sources and expands coverage by including Gas Supply, Water Supply, Sewerage, and Waste Management activities, along with minor and rare-earth minerals in mining. Sectoral weights in the new IIP are based on the share of sectors in Gross Value Added (GVA) for FY 2022-23, while monthly IIP data will continue to be released on the 28th day of the following month at 4 PM.

 

Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches Month-Long ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ from Madhya Pradesh : Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the Khet Bachao Abhiyan from Raisen District on 1 June, with the campaign running till 30 June. The month-long campaign will focus on the balanced use of fertilizers, weather-related advisories for farmers, Panchayat-level participation, and direct delivery of government scheme benefits to villages. The campaign aims to extend the benefits of schemes such as Kisan Credit Card, PM-KISAN, Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana, and Soil Health Card Scheme to farmers through coordinated district-level outreach.

 

Jal Shakti Ministry to Launch MAHA Water Initiative and BHARAT-WIN Portal at National Water R&D Workshop : The Ministry of Jal Shakti has organised a National Workshop on Research and Development in Water in New Delhi to strengthen India’s water research and innovation ecosystem, with the launch of the MAHA on Water Initiative focusing on water management, climate resilience, drinking water, and water-use efficiency.

 

The Ministry will launch an open call for Startups and MSMEs through the BHARAT-WIN Portal and introduce the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari: Catch the Rain Digital Platform to promote community-led water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge initiatives.

Five New Judges Appointed to Supreme Court, Raising Working Strength to 37: The President of India has appointed five new judges to the Supreme Court after consultation with the Chief Justice of India, raising the Court’s working strength to 37 judges, including the CJI. The newly appointed judges are Justice Sheel Nagu, Justice Shree Chandrashekhar, Justice Sanjeev Sachdeva, Justice Arun Palli, and Venkita Subramani Mohana. The Centre had recently amended the law through an ordinance, increasing the Supreme Court’s sanctioned strength from 33 to 37 judges (excluding the Chief Justice of India)

 

2 June – Telangana Formation Day: Telangana Formation Day is observed every year on 2 June to commemorate the creation of Telangana as a separate state on 2 June 2014, following its bifurcation from Andhra Pradesh. Telangana became the 29th state of India after a long-standing statehood movement demanding separate identity, better governance, and regional development.

 

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

 

1 June – Global Day of Parents: Global Day of Parents is observed every year on 1 June to honour parents worldwide for their selfless commitment and lifelong dedication to nurturing and protecting children. Theme 2026 – Together for Parents The day was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012 to recognise the critical role of parents in the healthy development and well-being of children.

 

1 June – World Milk Day: World Milk Day is observed every year on 1 June to highlight the importance of milk as a global food and to recognise the dairy sector’s role in nutrition and livelihood. Theme 2026 – Celebrating Women Farmers. The day was established by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations to promote milk consumption and raise awareness about dairy farming and its benefits.

India to Launch Producer Price Index in 2026: India will launch a new Producer Price Index (PPI) series and a revised Wholesale Price Index (WPI) series on 15 June 2026 with base year 2022-23. The WPI and the PPI will run in parallel for five years before the WPI is discontinued. The Wholesale Price Index measures price changes at the wholesale level for goods. The Producer Price Index measures prices received by producers and covers output prices, input costs, and service-sector inflation. The new PPI framework will have three indices. These are Output PPI, Input PPI, and Service PPI. The Input PPI will begin as a trial for manufacturing, and the Service PPI will cover seven sectors, including Banking, Insurance, Railways, and Telecom.

 

Mother Dairy Launches Naturally Degradable Milk Pouch: Mother Dairy launched India’s first naturally degradable milk pouch on 2 June 2026. The rollout of the pouch begins in Delhi-NCR on

5 June 2026, which is World Environment Day. The new packaging will be used first for Mother Dairy’s cow milk variant in Delhi-NCR. Mother Dairy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB). The company sells about 55 lakh litres of milk daily across multiple states. Mother Dairy conducted more than four years of research to develop the new pouch. The pouch material is designed to transform into bioavailable wax. Microbes in soil break down the wax into natural elements within a few years. The pouch remains recyclable and is designed for packaging applications in the dairy sector.

 

Bangladesh Elected to Lead 81st UN General Assembly Session: Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the United Nations General Assembly for its 81st session on 2 June 2026 at the General Assembly Hall in UN Headquarters, New York. He won 99 votes out of 190 ballots cast and defeated Andreas S. Kakouris of Cyprus, who received 91 votes. The President of the United Nations General Assembly is elected by member states for a one-year term. The 81st session will begin on 8 September 2026, and the presidency for this session was allocated to the Asia-Pacific Group under the UN’s regional rotation system. The President of the General Assembly presides over plenary meetings, manages the session’s agenda, and facilitates discussions among member states. The office is one of the principal positions in the UN system and is separate from the office of the UN Secretary-General.

 

South Korea’s KSTAR Sustains Plasma for 102 Seconds: KSTAR, or the Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research device, sustained plasma in high-confinement mode for 102 seconds during experiments conducted from December 2023 to February 2024. The same experimental campaign recorded plasma at ion temperatures of 100 million degrees Celsius for 48 seconds, which set a new KSTAR record. High-confinement mode, or H-mode, is a plasma operating regime first identified in tokamak experiments in 1982. It is used in fusion research because it allows improved confinement of heat and particles inside the plasma. Plasma at 100 million degrees Celsius is a standard target temperature in magnetic fusion experiments involving deuterium-tritium fuel. KSTAR’s earlier record for maintaining 100 million degrees Celsius plasma was 30 seconds in 2021.

 

Pope Appoints First Lay Woman to Vatican Department: On 2 June 2026, Pope Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado as Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication of the Holy See. She will become the first lay woman to head a dicastery of the Holy See and will assume office on 1 November 2026. The Dicastery for Communication was established by Pope Francis in 2015 as part of the reform of the Roman Curia. It oversees Vatican News, Vatican Radio, L’Osservatore Romano, and the Holy See Press Office. The Roman Curia is the administrative apparatus of the Holy See and assists the Pope in governing the Catholic Church. A dicastery is a department of the Roman Curia, and the term is used for major Vatican offices with specific administrative functions.

OTHER UPDATES:

DEFENCE

 

Nausena Shaurya Vatika Inaugurated in Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Nausena Shaurya Vatika in Lucknow, an open-air naval museum and interpretation centre. The museum showcases the achievements, heritage, and operational legacy of the Indian Navy and has been developed as Phase II of the Nausena Shaurya Sangrahalaya. Built jointly by the Indian Navy and the Uttar Pradesh Government, the museum features artifacts and weapon systems from INS Gomati, which was decommissioned in 2022 after 34 years of service.

 

DRDO and IAF Test RudraM-II Missile: India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force conducted flight tests of the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile on 2 June 2026. The missile was launched from an IAF Su-30MKI fighter jet and engaged a predefined target after release. RudraM-II is an indigenously developed solid-propelled air-launched missile system. It is designed for air-to-surface strike missions against enemy assets and for precision-strike roles. The missile was tested under extreme release conditions and a critical trajectory. Flight data from range instruments at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, validated the performance of all critical subsystems.

 

SPORTS 

 

Meghalaya Signs Host State Agreement for 39th National Games: Meghalaya signed the Host State Agreement for the 39th National Games, which will be hosted in the state in 2027, marking a major milestone in its sporting history. An Integrated Multipurpose Indoor Hall at the J.N. Sports Complex, Shillong was inaugurated as part of the celebrations to strengthen sports infrastructure in the state.

 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retain IPL Title: Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium. Virat Kohli starred in the chase with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls and was named Player of the Match, while Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten 50 for Gujarat Titans. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Most Valuable Player of the Season and won the Orange Cap with 776 runs, becoming the youngest-ever Orange Cap winner at 15 years and 65 days. He also secured the Emerging Player, Super Striker, and Super Sixes awards.

 

Satwik-Chirag Win Singapore Open Super 750 Title: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open Super 750 men’s doubles title, ending their two-year wait for an international title. Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya described the victory as a historic triumph for Indian badminton and another glorious chapter in India’s badminton journey.

 

Arjun Erigaisi Enters FIDE Top 10 Rankings : Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi is ranked No. 8 in the June 2026 FIDE ratings with an ELO rating of 2761. He is the only Indian player in the FIDE Top 10 rankings in the latest list. FIDE is the International Chess Federation, and it publishes official world chess ratings for standard, rapid, and blitz formats. The FIDE rating system uses ELO points to measure player strength and ranking position. Erigaisi returned to the Top 10 after gaining 10 rating points. His recent results included the Super Chess Classic Romania, TePe Sigeman 2026, and the Sardinia World Chess Festival. At the TePe Sigeman 2026 tournament, he finished runner-up after a tiebreak loss to Magnus Carlsen.

 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

 

DRDO Successfully Tests High-Calibre Bomb in Haryana: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a high-calibre bomb test at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Ramgarh, Panchkula district, Haryana. The trial was carried out under the supervision of Indian Air Force officials and was completed successfully while strictly following all prescribed safety protocols. Extensive security measures were implemented, with a 2-km radius declared a sensitive zone, as bomb fragments were expected to travel up to 1.5 km during the test.

 

Lakshadweep Potato Patch Coral Colony Identified: A large Pavona clavus coral colony, locally called the “Potato Patch”, has been documented near Kadmat Island in the Lakshadweep archipelago. The colony covers about 4,250 square metres and has been described as one of the world’s largest known living coral formations of its kind. Pavona clavus is a massive reef-building coral species found in tropical marine waters. The Lakshadweep colony begins on the reef flat at a depth of 5.2 metres and extends down a steep slope to about 20 metres in south-eastern Kadmat waters. The colony’s area of 4,250 square metres is roughly half the size of an international football pitch. Preliminary estimates place its age between 700 and 1,800 years, and scientific dating is required for confirmation. A survey found 58.47% live coral tissue in the colony.

 

NASA Detects Methane on Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS: NASA and the European Space Agency announced methane detection on the interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS using the James Webb Space Telescope. The observation provides the first direct detection of methane in an interstellar object and the first mid-infrared chemical fingerprint of such a body. The James Webb Space Telescope is a space observatory launched by NASA with participation from the European Space Agency and the Canadian Space Agency. Its Mid-Infrared Instrument, or MIRI, records infrared wavelengths that are useful for studying cold dust, gases, and icy bodies in space. An interstellar object is a natural body that originates outside the Solar System and passes through it on a hyperbolic trajectory. 3I/ATLAS is the third confirmed interstellar object after 1I/ʻOumuamua and 2I/Borisov.

 

BANKING AND FINANCE

 

Centre Prepares Three-Year Anti-Narcotics Action Plan: India’s Union Home Ministry and central anti-narcotics agencies are preparing a three-year action plan to combat domestic drug cartels and overseas fugitives. The plan is linked to the goal of a Drug-Free India by 2047 and includes new enforcement verticals, intelligence coordination, and financial tracking measures. The Narcotics Control Bureau, or NCB, is the nodal central agency for drug law enforcement under the Ministry of Home Affairs. The NCB works with state police, customs, border forces, and maritime agencies under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985, which regulates narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances in India. The revised plan was presented to the Home Minister in May 2026, and several components were already under implementation before formal approval. The strategy includes separate wings under state intelligence bureaus by the end of 2026 and dossiers on the top 15 drug lords in each state.

 

India’s Seafood Exports Touch Record $8.46 Billion: India’s seafood exports in fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) reached 8.46 billion, or ₹73,890.46 crore, with a total export volume of 19,72,018 metric tonnes. The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) confirmed the FY26 value on 1 June 2026, and earlier provisional data released on 21-22 April 2026 had placed the export value at 8.28 billion. Frozen shrimp remained the largest export item in FY26, earning $5,624.48 million, or ₹49,037.93 crore. Frozen shrimp accounted for 66.52% of total US dollar earnings from India’s seafood exports in FY26. The United States remained the largest importer of Indian seafood in FY26. Exports to the United States fell by 10.82% in rupee value and 14.22% in dollar value, while exports to China rose by 22.7% in value and 20.1% in volume.

 

AWARDS AND HONOURS

 

India’s Haj Mission Wins Prestigious Labbaytum Awards: India’s Haj Mission achieved a historic milestone by winning two prestigious Labbaytum Awards at the Khitamahu Misk ceremony held in Saudi Arabia. The awards were presented by the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah under the Best Haj Coordination and Communication category, recognizing India’s outstanding services for pilgrims. In 2026, around 1.75 lakh (175,000) Indian pilgrims performed the Haj, making India one of the largest contributors to the annual pilgrimage.

 

Odisha Selected for PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards: Odisha was selected for the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards on 2 June 2026 for its performance during the Month of Solar campaign held in May 2026. The state ranked first among states with a medium number of consumers in three categories: highest number of applications, highest solar installations, and highest DISCOM inspections. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a central government scheme for rooftop solar power generation in India. The scheme aims to expand household-level solar adoption through installation-linked support and consumer participation.

 

Daily GK Update- 1st June, 2026

 NATIONAL UPDATES:

 

1. President’s Police Colour Conferred on Sikkim Police: President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious President’s Police Colour on the Sikkim Police during an Alankaran Parade held at Paljor Stadium. With this recognition, Sikkim became the 15th state in India and the 3rd state from the North-East region to receive the President’s Police Colour. The President’s Police Colour is the highest ceremonial honour awarded to a police force in India, recognizing exceptional service, professionalism, and commitment to national security and public welfare.

 

2. AYUSHEXCIL and Spices Board Sign MoU to Promote Ayush Products Globally: The Ayush Export Promotion Council and the Spices Board of India signed an MoU to strengthen the global promotion of Ayush products, medicinal spices, and India’s traditional wellness ecosystem.The partnership aims to boost exports through quality assurance, standardisation, research, innovation, international market development, and promotion of functional foods, nutraceuticals, herbal extracts, and Ayurvedic products.Under the proposed “Spice and Heal” initiative, both organizations will focus on branding, traceability, scientific validation, capacity building, and participation in international trade fairs to position India as a global leader in holistic health and natural healing solutions.

 

3. Ministry of Corporate Affairs Allows CSR Spending Through ZCZP Instruments: The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has allowed companies to deploy up to 10% of their annual CSR expenditure through Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments, aiming to strengthen India’s Social Stock Exchange ecosystem.A ZCZP instrument carries no interest payment and no principal repayment, making it a philanthropic funding mechanism that channels social impact investments through a market-based framework.Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, eligible companies are required to spend at least 2% of their average net profits on CSR activities, and non-compliance can attract penalties of up to ₹1 crore.

 

4. Sarbananda Sonowal Launches Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) 2024–25 at JNPA, Mumbai: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) 2024-25 during the 37th Foundation Day celebrations of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority in Mumbai.LPPI is a national benchmarking framework developed under the Sagar Aankalan Framework to evaluate port performance across Dry Bulk Cargo, Liquid Bulk Cargo, and Container Cargo categories.Top-performing ports were Paradip Port Authority in Dry Bulk Cargo, Sikka Port and Terminals in Liquid Bulk Cargo, and Mundra Port in Container Cargo, while JNPA secured the second position among major container ports.

 

5. Delhi High Court Frames Right to Be Forgotten Rules: The Delhi High Court delivered a 144-page judgment on 29 May 2026 on the enforcement of the right to be forgotten in digital records. Justice Sachin Datta recognised the right to be forgotten as an integral facet of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21 of the Constitution. Article 21 of the Constitution protects the right to life and personal liberty, and the Supreme Court recognised privacy as a fundamental right in Justice K.S. Puttaswamy v. Union of India, 2017. The Delhi High Court linked informational privacy with the continued availability of judicial records on internet search platforms.

 

6. Mesalina Bishnoi Recorded in India for First Time: Mesalina bishnoi is a newly described lizard species from Rajasthan and the first confirmed record of the genus Mesalina in India. The formal description was published on 1 June 2026 after specimen collection from an open semi-desert habitat near Gajner in the Bikaner district. Mesalina bishnoi belongs to the genus Mesalina and was placed within the Mesalina watsonana species complex. Scientists used morphological examination and genetic analyses to confirm it as a previously unknown species. A field survey in August 2025 led to the collection of the specimen near Gajner in western Rajasthan. The habitat was an open semi-desert zone, which is part of the arid landscape of the Thar region.

 

INTERNATIONAL UPDATES:

 

1. Yemen’s Former President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi Dies: Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has passed away. He was a key political figure in Yemen during a period of significant political transition and conflict.Hadi served as the President of Yemen from 2012 to 2022, leading the country for a decade before transferring his powers to a presidential leadership council.

 

2. Banks Sanction ₹35,194 Crore Under ECLGS 5.0: The Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 is a government credit guarantee scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 5 May 2026 for industries affected by the West Asia crisis, including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and airlines. Banks had sanctioned ₹35,194 crore in loans under the scheme by 29 May 2026. ECLGS 5.0 has a budgetary outlay of ₹18,100 crore and is designed to facilitate additional credit flow of ₹2.55 lakh crore. The scheme includes a specific allocation of ₹5,000 crore for airlines. Borrowers eligible for ECLGS 5.0 must have credit facilities classified as Standard, excluding Special Mention Account-2, as of 31 March 2026. The scheme remains open for loan sanctions until 31 March 2027 or until guarantees for the full ₹2.55 lakh crore are issued, whichever occurs earlier.

 

3. India-US Trade Deal Enters Final Stage: India and the United States are in the final stage of an interim trade pact under the first tranche of the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA). As of 1 June 2026, India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal stated that 99% of the discussions for the first phase had been completed. Chief negotiators from the United States and India are meeting in New Delhi from 1 to 4 June 2026. The US delegation is led by Brendan Lynch, and the Indian delegation is led by Darpan Jain, Additional Secretary in the Department of Commerce. The talks are focused on finalising the legal text and related details of the interim pact.

 

4. Centre Signs MoU with ISRO for Water Research: The Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Indian Space Research Organisation signed a Memorandum of Understanding on 1 June 2026 in New Delhi. The agreement covers the use of satellite technology and space-based applications for water resource management in India. The workshop also launched the MAHA on Water programme, which stands for Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas for Water. The programme is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Anusandhan National Research Foundation. An open call for startups and MSMEs was announced under the Bharat Water Innovation Network platform. The platform is linked to innovation in the water sector.

 

5. Coinbase Launches Direct INR Deposits in India: Coinbase launched direct Indian Rupee (INR) deposit and withdrawal services in India on 1 June 2026. Indian customers can use bank accounts and the Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) for INR transfers without peer-to-peer rails or intermediaries. Coinbase is a United States-based cryptocurrency exchange founded in 2012. The platform now offers spot trading and perpetual futures contracts for major crypto assets to users in India. Coinbase also maintains local INR order books and access to its global exchange for broader liquidity. Coinbase is registered with India’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND). The company complies with Indian taxation rules for virtual digital asset transactions, including tax deducted at source (TDS). In India, virtual digital assets are covered under the Income-tax Act, 1961, and TDS applies to specified crypto transfers.

 

6. India’s Seafood Exports Touch Record $8.46 Billion: India’s seafood exports in fiscal year 2025-26 (FY26) reached 8.46 billion, or ₹73,890.46 crore, with a total export volume of 19,72,018 metric tonnes. The Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) confirmed the FY26 value on 1 June 2026, and earlier provisional data released on 21-22 April 2026 had placed the export value at 8.28 billion. Frozen shrimp remained the largest export item in FY26, earning $5,624.48 million, or ₹49,037.93 crore. Frozen shrimp accounted for 66.52% of total US dollar earnings from India’s seafood exports in FY26. The United States remained the largest importer of Indian seafood in FY26. Exports to the United States fell by 10.82% in rupee value and 14.22% in dollar value, while exports to China rose by 22.7% in value and 20.1% in volume.

 

OTHER UPDATES:

 

DEFENCE

 

1. Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff: Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar has assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) of the Indian Navy.

Before this appointment, he served as Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, India’s only integrated tri-service command.

2. Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty Takes Charge of ANC: Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty, AVSM, assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC) on 1 June 2026 at Sri Vijaya Puram. He succeeded Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, who relinquished command on 25 May 2026 and took over as Vice Chief of the Naval Staff. Before this appointment, he served as Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Staff Requirements), Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet, Commandant of the Indian Naval Academy, and Controller Personnel Services. In his new role, he will oversee operational control and development of military assets in the island territories, including Great Nicobar Island.

 

SPORTS

 

1. Sumit Antil Breaks World Record at Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026: Two-time Paralympic champion Sumit Antil set a new world record in the Men’s Javelin Throw F64 category with a throw of 74.82 metres at the Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026 in Bengaluru.Representing Haryana, Antil surpassed his previous world record of 73.29 metres, which he had established at the Asian Para Games 2022, and won the gold medal.

 

2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retain IPL Title : Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium.Virat Kohli starred in the chase with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls and was named Player of the Match, while Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten 50 for Gujarat Titans.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Most Valuable Player of the Season and won the Orange Cap with 776 runs, becoming the youngest-ever Orange Cap winner at 15 years and 65 days. He also secured the Emerging Player, Super Striker, and Super Sixes awards.

 

3. ICC Suspends Cricket Canada Over Governance Breaches : The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Cricket Canada from membership with immediate effect on 1 June 2026. The ICC Board took the decision after meetings in Ahmedabad, India, and cited serious breaches of membership obligations linked to governance concerns. Cricket Canada is the national governing body for cricket in Canada and is a member of the ICC. ICC membership is governed by obligations related to administration, finance, governance, and compliance with anti-corruption rules.

 

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

 

1. Mission SANA: India’s First Indigenous Super-Pressure Platform Launched: Red Balloon Aerospace launched Mission SANA, India’s first indigenous super-pressure platform carrying commercial payloads from seven national and international partners, marking a major milestone in the country’s near-space capabilities.With this mission, India joined the United States, France, Japan, and China as one of only five nations possessing indigenous stratospheric (hydrogen) balloon technology.The company’s VISTA super-pressure platform was launched from Indira Gandhi Stadium and ascended to about 25 km above Earth, carrying payloads for biological experiments, propulsion technology, earth observation, onboard computing, and navigation system validation.

 

2. India’s First SkyCast System Launched at IGI Airport: Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first SkyCast System at Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a significant advancement in aviation weather monitoring.The system was launched under Mission Mausam, a Government of India initiative aimed at modernizing the country’s weather forecasting infrastructure.SkyCast is an integrated atmospheric remote sensing system designed for fog monitoring, turbulence detection, weather forecasting, and aviation safety, enhancing operational efficiency and flight safety.

 

3. IIMC Launches AIME Academy for AI in Media and Entertainment : The Indian Institute of Mass Communication launched the Artificial Intelligence in Media and Entertainment (AIME) Academy in New Delhi to strengthen AI-driven capabilities in the media sector.The Academy will function on five key pillars—capacity building, research, innovation and incubation, responsible AI and policy development, and industry–academia collaboration—to promote widespread AI adoption across India’s media ecosystem.It aims to act as a national hub for AI literacy and innovation in media, supporting organisations like Doordarshan, All India Radio, and Press Information Bureau, while also advancing training programs and AI toolkits for future media professionals.

 

BANKING AND FINANCE

 

1. Ageas Federal Life Insurance Partners with Policybazaar to Boost Digital Insurance Distribution: Ageas Federal Life Insurance has entered into a digital distribution partnership with Policybazaar to expand its online reach and strengthen digital insurance distribution.The partnership aims to provide India’s growing base of digitally savvy consumers with a seamless end-to-end online journey for purchasing insurance products. Through the Policybazaar platform, AFLI’s range of protection, savings, and wealth-creation products will be easily accessible, comparable, and available for online purchase.

 

2. Zoho Corporation Invests ₹70 Crore in ONDC to Strengthen India’s Digital Commerce Infrastructure: Zoho Corporation has invested ₹70 crore in Open Network for Digital Commerce to support the development of sovereign digital technology infrastructure in India. ONDC is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aimed at promoting open and inclusive digital commerce.

ONDC was incorporated on 30 December 2021 and seeks to democratize e-commerce by enabling interoperability between buyers and sellers across digital platforms.

 

3. DFS Launches Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets : The Department of Financial Services has launched the Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets to help citizens easily search for and claim their unclaimed financial assets. Developed in collaboration with the Public Sector Bank Alliance, the portal provides a unified platform to search for unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares, dividends, and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem. The initiative aims to create a more accessible, transparent, and citizen-centric financial ecosystem, while making it easier for individuals to reconnect with their rightful financial assets.

 

AWARDS AND HONOURS

 

1. Indian Peacekeepers Honoured by the United Nations: On the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, the United Nations posthumously honoured two Indian peacekeepers with the prestigious Dag Hammarskjöld Medal.The medal was awarded by António Guterres to Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar Pradhan in recognition of their sacrifice while serving in UN peacekeeping missions.Major Abhilasha Barak received the 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her outstanding contribution to gender equality and inclusion in peacekeeping operations.

 

2. Tamil Nadu Farmer Valluvan Recognised as UN FAO Soil Farmer Hero for Sustainable Tree-Based Farming: Valluvan from Pollachi was recognised as a UN FAO Soil Farmer Hero for successfully adopting sustainable and tree-based agricultural practices.He transformed his 11-hectare farm from a loss-making coconut plantation into a highly profitable farming model through diversified and sustainable agricultural methods. Inspired by the Isha Foundation’s Save Soil – Cauvery Calling Programme, Valluvan adopted multi-crop farming, multi-tier agriculture, and tree-based farming, enhancing both productivity and soil health.