June 1st – 7th, 2026 Current Affairs

Weekly Current Affairs Digest | June 1st – 7th, 2026

Welcome to this week’s roundup of key events. From global observances to major policy shifts and sporting triumphs, here’s everything you need to know from the first week of June 2026.

Important Days Observed This Week

• World Milk Day (June 1):  A global nod to the dairy sector's role in nutrition and livelihoods.

• Global Day of Parents (June 1):  A day to celebrate the lifelong dedication of parents everywhere.

• International Sex Workers’ Day (June 2):  Focuses on rights, dignity, and safer working conditions.

• Telangana Formation Day (June 2):  Marks the state’s birth as India’s 29th state in 2014.

• World Bicycle Day (June 3):  Celebrating the humble bicycle as sustainable, simple transport.

• International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (June 4):  An awareness day to protect children’s rights.

• World Environment Day (June 5):  A global call to action for our planet.

• World Food Safety Day (June 7):  Raising awareness about preventing food-borne diseases.

• World Brain Tumour Day & World Oceans Day (June 8):  Two major observances—one for health awareness, one for ocean conservation.

National & State News

• Demographic Shift Study:  The central government formed a high-level committee to study population changes due to illegal immigration and recommend action.

• NFHS-6 Released:  The Ministry of Health published the latest National Family Health Survey (2023-24), offering key health indicators.

• Bengaluru Airport Rises:  Kempegowda International Airport has overtaken Mumbai’s CSMIA as India’s second-busiest domestic airport.

• New Railway Logo:  Indian Railways unveiled a redesigned logo with 18 red stars, marking the creation of the South Coast Railway (18th zone).

• Yamuna Action Plan:  A Supreme Court bench (Justices Manoj Misra & Manmohan) formed a committee to draft a restoration plan for the Yamuna.

• India’s Global Help:  India sent emergency medical aid to Africa CDC to combat an ongoing Ebola outbreak.

• West Bengal’s Annapurna Yojana:  The state began enrolling beneficiaries for this new food security scheme.

• NITI Aayog’s Semiconductor Vision:  A roadmap titled  “Future of India’s Semiconductor Industry”  was released, outlining goals up to 2035.

• PM SVANidhi Turns 6:  The street vendor credit scheme completed six successful years.

• India to Host BRICS Forum:  New Delhi will host the 13th BRICS Urbanisation Forum on June 11-12.

• Record Seafood Exports:  India shipped all-time high seafood worth ₹73,890 crore in FY 2025-26.

• 100th Ramsar Site:  Uttar Pradesh’s Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) became India’s 100th wetland of international importance.

• UK’s Liverpool University in Bengaluru:  The University of Liverpool received approval to open its first Indian campus in Karnataka.

• Vegan Logo Launched:  FSSAI introduced a standardized logo for certified vegan food products.

• PM Modi Inaugurates Yogasana Championship:  The first World Yogasana Championship 2026 was launched in Ahmedabad.

• Chandigarh University & Intel Collaboration:  India’s first IndiaAI Data Lab was established at a private university.

International News

• AUKUS Underwater Drone Program:  The Australia-UK-US alliance launched a joint underwater drone initiative under Pillar Two.

• New UNSC Non-Permanent Members:  Austria, Kyrgyzstan, Portugal, Trinidad & Tobago, and Zimbabwe were elected to the UN Security Council.

Banking, Business & Economy

• Export Levies on Fuel:  New special excise duties were imposed on petrol, diesel, and ATF exports.

• Customs Duty Exemption on Cotton:  The government waived customs duties on cotton imports from June to October 2026.

• Taiwan Edges Past India:  Taiwan’s stock exchange became the world’s 5th largest by market cap.

• NISM Partners with Galgotias University:  A strategic move to boost fintech and securities market education.

• West Bengal Gramin Bank & Canara HSBC Life Insurance:  Teamed up to expand rural life insurance coverage.

• Bajaj Finserv & IIT Bombay Launch ‘Bajaj Finserv Intelligence’:  A new initiative for financial innovation.

• Japan’s DBJ Partners with HDFC Capital:  Investing in affordable and mid-income housing in India.

• IRDAI Penalty:  Nissan Renault Financial Services was fined ₹1 crore for insurance norm violations.

• RBI’s Annual Report 2025-26 Released:  Submitted to the central government with key fiscal data.

• India-Cambodia UPI Link:  First phase launched, allowing Indian users to make QR payments in Cambodia.

• US Becomes 2nd Largest FDI Source:  The US overtook Mauritius in FDI inflows to India in FY 2025-26.

• BharatPe Launches ‘BharatPe Flex’:  A new credit-on-UPI solution for users.

Awards & Honours

• Padma Awards 2026 Conferred:  President Droupadi Murmu honoured 66 distinguished personalities.

• Indian Teens Win The Earth Prize:  Vivaan Chhawchharia, Ariana Agarwal, and Avyana Mehta became the first Indian team to win this global environmental award.

• Tamil Nadu Farmer Gets UN Honour:  Valluvan from Pollachi was named a FAO Soil Farmer Hero.

• Indian Haj Mission Wins Double:  Won two Labbaytum Awards for best coordination and communication.

• Deendayal Port Authority Wins Sagar Aankalan Award:  Recognised as top performer in container cargo handling.

• MY Bharat Sets Guinness Record:  For the highest number of users completing an online quiz in a week.

• David Beckham’s Hollywood Star:  The football icon will receive his star on June 12.

Appointments & Resignations

• Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan:  Took over as FOC-in-C of Western Naval Command.

• Janez Janša (Slovenia):  Elected Prime Minister for a fourth term.

• Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry:  Became AOC-in-C of Central Air Command.

• CJI Surya Kant:  Administered oath to five new Supreme Court judges.

• Maj Gen Rachel Thomas:  Became Additional Director General of Military Nursing Service.

• Neelkanth Mishra:  Appointed Executive Director at the World Bank (Washington DC).

• K. Shivakumar:  Sworn in as Karnataka’s 25th Chief Minister.

• Mette Frederiksen (Denmark):  Secured a third consecutive term as PM.

• Khalilur Rahman:  Elected President of the 81st UNGA session.

MoUs & Agreements

• Myanmar President’s India Visit:  Strengthened bilateral ties (May 30 – June 3).

• RITES & CRISIL Partnership:  Jointly offering data-driven infrastructure solutions.

• Odisha’s Semiconductor Push:  MoU with Intel and 3DGS Inc. for an advanced packaging facility.

• TCS & Mistral AI Partnership:  A strategic tie-up with the French AI firm.

• India-Oman CEPA Takes Effect:  The comprehensive trade agreement came into force on June 1.