Overview

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open 2026 men's doubles title on 1 June 2026. They defeated world No. 3 Indonesian pair in a 73-minute final. This is India's first ever doubles title at Singapore Open and their first BWF World Tour trophy since 2024.

Overview

Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty took charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command on 1 June 2026. He succeeded Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar. The ANC is India's only tri-services command. McCarty has over 36 years of naval service and is a specialist in Gunnery and Missiles.

Overview

The central government approved the Chenab–Beas Link Tunnel project in May 2026. The ₹2,352 crore project will divert surplus water from the Chenab basin to the Beas river through an 8.7 km tunnel in Himachal Pradesh. NHPC will implement it, enabling 4,000 MW of additional hydropower.

Overview

June 2026 is packed with national and international observances covering environment, health, culture, and human rights. This guide simplifies all key June days for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, and other competitive exams. It includes World Environment Day, International Yoga Day, National Statistics Day, and many more. A clean, exam-focused breakdown helps you remember them easily.

Overview

On 2 June 2026, the 193 UN member states will elect the President of the 81st General Assembly session. The candidates are Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman and Cyprus's Ambassador Andreas Kakouris. The Asia-Pacific Group is entitled to this presidency under the established regional rotation system. The winner's term will begin in September, and they will be a key figure in tackling global challenges.