June 2nd Week Current Affairs 2026 : This post focuses on providing current affairs from 8th to 15th June along with important Static GK for various competitive exams in India.
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National & International Current Affairs
- How many working groups has the Centre formed to boost domestic manufacturing and reduce imports? – Six Working Groups
Static GK: Make in India launched in 2014 | Ministry of Commerce & Industry oversees industrial promotion | India aims to strengthen self-reliance under Atmanirbhar Bharat. - Which sanctuary has been declared India’s 100th Ramsar Site? – Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary
Static GK: Ramsar Convention signed in 1971 | India now has 100 Ramsar Sites | Largest Ramsar Site in India – Sundarbans. - Which state is set to implement Ayushman Bharat and become the 36th State/UT under the scheme? – West Bengal
Static GK: Ayushman Bharat launched in 2018 | Implemented by National Health Authority (NHA) | Health cover up to ₹5 lakh per family. - What is the latest recorded population of Nilgiri Tahr in Tamil Nadu? – 1,364
Static GK: Nilgiri Tahr is the state animal of Tamil Nadu | Endemic to the Western Ghats | Protected under Wildlife Protection Act. - Which portal was launched to develop 100 industrial parks across India? – BHAVYA Portal
Static GK: Industrial parks support manufacturing growth | DPIIT functions under Ministry of Commerce & Industry. - Who launched the Regional Meteorological Centre in Lucknow? – Jitendra Singh
Static GK: IMD Headquarters – New Delhi | Established in 1875 | Ministry of Earth Sciences oversees IMD. - Which Indian company signed a multi-year IT modernization deal with Canada Life? – TCS
Static GK: TCS is part of Tata Group | Headquarters – Mumbai | India’s largest IT services company. - What change was made to the PM Ujjwala Yojana LPG quota? – Reduced to 4 subsidised cylinders annually
Static GK: PMUY launched in 2016 | Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas | Beneficiaries are women from poor households. - In which city did the BRICS Agriculture Conference begin? – Indore
Static GK: Indore is located in Madhya Pradesh | BRICS members: Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and new members. - How much fund has the government allocated for the transition from MNREGA to VB-G RAM G Scheme? – ₹95,692 Crore
Static GK: MGNREGA launched in 2005 | Ministry of Rural Development implements the scheme. - In which city will PM Modi launch the modified UDAN Scheme? – Kolkata
Static GK: UDAN launched in 2016 | Objective: Regional air connectivity | Ministry of Civil Aviation. - Which digital system was launched by Amit Shah to improve land border management? – LPMS–Vinimay
Static GK: Ministry of Home Affairs handles border management | India shares borders with 7 countries. - Which GI-tagged Assam fruit was exported to Dubai? – Tezpur Litchi
Static GK: GI Tag is issued by DPIIT | Assam Capital – Dispur | Tezpur is known as the Cultural Capital of Assam. - What renewable energy project was approved by the Defence Ministry in Sitapur? – 250 MW Solar + BESS Project
Static GK: BESS stands for Battery Energy Storage System | Solar energy is a key component of India’s green energy mission. - Which state launched India’s first judiciary-integrated digital system for wildlife offences? – Kerala
Static GK: Kerala Capital – Thiruvananthapuram | Periyar National Park is located in Kerala. - Who became India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister? – Narendra Modi
Static GK: Prime Minister appointed under Article 75 | Official residence – 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, New Delhi. - Which meeting will PM Modi chair as head of the government think tank? – 11th NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting
Static GK: NITI Aayog established in 2015 | Replaced Planning Commission | Chairperson – Prime Minister. - Which two public sector companies received approval for merger? – REC Ltd and Power Finance Corporation
Static GK: Both operate under Ministry of Power | PFC Headquarters – New Delhi. - Where was SAPLING Dialogue 2026 concluded? – Ahmedabad
Static GK: Ahmedabad is the largest city of Gujarat | Sabarmati River flows through the city. - Who led the Indian delegation at the 114th International Labour Conference? – Shobha Karandlaje
Static GK: ILO Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland | Established in 1919. - Which city became the first in India under the Easy Connect Model for seamless international travel? – Varanasi
Static GK: Located on River Ganga | One of the world’s oldest living cities. - Which countries launched a P2P cross-border remittance mechanism? – India and Nepal
Static GK: Nepal Capital – Kathmandu | Currency – Nepalese Rupee. - Which organisations partnered to develop rare earth element extraction technologies? – NLC India and CSIR-CECRI
Static GK: CSIR established in 1942 | Rare earth elements are crucial for electronics and defence sectors. - What is Oilseeds Kisaan Mitra? – AI-based WhatsApp advisory for oilseed farmers
Static GK: Agriculture Ministry supports digital farming initiatives | India is a major producer of oilseeds. - Which organisations partnered to develop next-generation telecom technologies? – BSNL and IIT Kanpur
Static GK: BSNL established in 2000 | IIT Kanpur established in 1959. - Which port retained India’s top container port status in CPPI 2025? – JNPA
Static GK: JNPA stands for Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority | Located in Navi Mumbai | India’s largest container port. - Which institute developed the ‘ArsenSafe’ device? – IIT Bhubaneswar
Static GK: IIT Bhubaneswar established in 2008 | Odisha Capital – Bhubaneswar. - Which event was inaugurated by PM Modi and French President Macron in Nice? – Bharat Innovates 2026
Static GK: Nice is a city in France | France Capital – Paris | Currency – Euro. - What initiative was launched by India and France to promote youth innovation? – ATL Bridge
Static GK: ATL stands for Atal Tinkering Labs | Implemented under Atal Innovation Mission. - What rank did India secure in the Global Peace Index 2026? – 127th
Static GK: Released by Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP) | Headquarters – Sydney, Australia. - Which country topped the Global Peace Index 2026? – Iceland
Static GK: Capital – Reykjavik | Currency – Icelandic Krona | Iceland frequently ranks as the world’s most peaceful nation. - Which country introduced a bill to restrict social media access for children under 16? – Canada
Static GK: Capital – Ottawa | Currency – Canadian Dollar | Largest city – Toronto.
Banking and Financial Current Affairs
- What decision did the RBI Monetary Policy Committee take regarding the repo rate? – Kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained a neutral stance
Static GK: RBI Headquarters – Mumbai | RBI established in 1935 | Repo Rate is the rate at which RBI lends money to commercial banks. - Which bank was penalized ₹2.49 lakh by RBI for delayed currency chest reporting? – Canara Bank
Static GK: Canara Bank Headquarters – Bengaluru | Founded in 1906 | Tagline – Together We Can. - Which digital platform was launched by PFRDA for seamless NPS onboarding? – StAR NPS Platform
Static GK: PFRDA stands for Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority | NPS launched in 2004 | PFRDA Headquarters – New Delhi. - Which organization committed $50 million to Hygenco Green Energies? – IFC (International Finance Corporation)
Static GK: IFC is a member of the World Bank Group | Headquarters – Washington D.C., USA | Established in 1956. - What was India’s GDP growth rate in FY 2025–26? – 7.7%
Static GK: GDP stands for Gross Domestic Product | GDP estimates released by NSO | Base Year for GDP calculation – 2011–12. - What was India’s Current Account balance in Q4 FY 2025–26? – Surplus of $7.1 Billion
Static GK: Current Account is a part of Balance of Payments (BoP) | RBI publishes BoP data. - Which company sold a 25% stake in Lenskart for ₹2,873 crore? – SoftBank
Static GK: SoftBank Headquarters – Tokyo, Japan | Founder – Masayoshi Son | Lenskart founded in 2010. - What GDP growth forecast has Fitch projected for India in FY27? – 6.4%
Static GK: Fitch Ratings Headquarters – New York, USA | One of the “Big Three” credit rating agencies. - Which fintech company received BBPS Biller Operating Unit Certification from NPCI Bharat BillPay? – Viyona Fintech
Static GK: BBPS stands for Bharat Bill Payment System | Managed by NPCI Bharat BillPay | NPCI Headquarters – Mumbai. - What growth rate has the World Bank projected for India in FY27? – 6.6%
Static GK: World Bank Headquarters – Washington D.C., USA | Established in 1944 | India is among the fastest-growing major economies.
Appointment and Resignation Current Affairs
- Who was reappointed as the Deputy Governor of RBI? – Swaminathan Janakiraman
Static GK: RBI Headquarters – Mumbai | RBI established in 1935 | RBI Governor appointed by the Government of India. - Who received a one-year extension as Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi? – Tarun Kapoor
Static GK: Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Headquarters – New Delhi | PMO assists the Prime Minister in governance and policy matters. - Who was appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff? – Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Static GK: Indian Air Force established in 1932 | Air Headquarters – New Delhi | Air Force Day – 8 October. - Who was nominated as the Prime Minister of South Korea by President Lee Jae Myung? – Han Seong-sook
Static GK: South Korea Capital – Seoul | Currency – South Korean Won | National Flower – Hibiscus. - Who was appointed as the CEO of the India AI Mission? – Saurabh Vijay
Static GK: IndiaAI Mission functions under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) | Focuses on AI innovation and digital transformation. - Who was appointed as the new Managing Director of Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)? – Kumar Shanker
Static GK: IGL Headquarters – New Delhi | Major supplier of CNG and PNG in India | Established in 1998. - Who was appointed as the Director of ICAR-NAARM? – Raman Meenakshi Sundaram
Static GK: ICAR stands for Indian Council of Agricultural Research | ICAR Headquarters – New Delhi | NAARM located in Hyderabad. - Who was nominated to the RBI Central Board? – Sanjay Lohiya
Static GK: RBI Central Board is the apex decision-making body of RBI | Consists of official and non-official directors. - Who was appointed as the Brand Ambassador of KLF Nirmal? – Shreyanka Patil
Static GK: Shreyanka Patil is an Indian cricketer | KLF Nirmal is a leading edible oil brand from South India. - Who was appointed as the next Army Chief of India? – Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth
Static GK: Indian Army Headquarters – New Delhi | Army Day – 15 January | Indian Army established in 1895.
Awards, Science & Defence Current Affairs
- Who became the first footballer to receive the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports? – Lionel Messi
Static GK: Argentina Capital – Buenos Aires | Currency – Argentine Peso | FIFA World Cup 2022 Winner – Argentina. - Which Indian Army officer won two top academic awards at the US Army Command and General Staff College? – Major Prabhat Mishra
Static GK: Indian Army Headquarters – New Delhi | Army Day – 15 January | US Army CGSC located in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. - Which company announced plans to establish its first AI-enabled Data Centre in India? – Meta
Static GK: Meta Headquarters – California, USA | Founded by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 | Owns Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp. - Which company is developing India’s first Star Tracker? – TakeMe2Space
Static GK: Star Tracker is used for spacecraft navigation | ISRO Headquarters – Bengaluru. - Which companies conducted the first test flight of the India-made C295 military transport aircraft? – Tata Advanced Systems and Airbus
Static GK: Airbus Headquarters – Toulouse, France | C295 is a tactical military transport aircraft. - Which Indian naval ship arrived in Seychelles to strengthen maritime cooperation? – INS Tarkash
Static GK: Seychelles Capital – Victoria | Indian Navy Headquarters – New Delhi | Navy Day – 4 December. - Which country won the SAFF Women’s Championship 2026? – India
Static GK: SAFF stands for South Asian Football Federation | AIFF Headquarters – New Delhi. - Who won the 2026 Women’s Asian Individual Chess Championship? – Savitha Shri Baskar
Static GK: FIDE Headquarters – Lausanne, Switzerland | Chess Olympiad is the biggest team chess event. - Who won her first Grand Slam title at the French Open 2026? – Mirra Andreeva
Static GK: French Open played at Roland Garros, Paris | Surface – Clay Court. - Who won the WR Chess Women’s Rapid Tournament? – R Vaishali
Static GK: R Vaishali is the sister of Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa | India is a rising chess powerhouse. - Who won the Norway Chess Women 2026 title? – Bibisara Assaubayeva
Static GK: Bibisara Assaubayeva represents Kazakhstan | Capital of Kazakhstan – Astana. - Who won the French Open 2026 men’s singles title? – Alexander Zverev
Static GK: Alexander Zverev represents Germany | Capital – Berlin | Currency – Euro. - Which team defeated Bangladesh 3–1 to win the SAFF Women’s Championship title? – India
Static GK: SAFF Headquarters – Dhaka, Bangladesh | India has won the title a record six times. - How many medals did India win in men’s freestyle wrestling at the Ulaanbaatar Open 2026? – Four Medals (2 Gold, 2 Bronze)
Static GK: Ulaanbaatar is the capital of Mongolia | Wrestling governed globally by UWW. - How many medals did India win at the World Yogasana Championship 2026? – 114 Medals
Static GK: India won 102 Gold medals | Yogasana promotes India’s traditional wellness heritage. - Who became the youngest-ever Monaco Grand Prix winner? – Kimi Antonelli
Static GK: Monaco Grand Prix is part of Formula One | Monaco Capital – Monaco. - Which city will host the second edition of the Archery Premier League? – Hyderabad
Static GK: Telangana Capital – Hyderabad | Archery governing body in India – AAI. - In which country did the FIFA World Cup 2026 begin? – Mexico
Static GK: FIFA Headquarters – Zurich, Switzerland | First FIFA World Cup held in 1930. - Which New Zealand cricketer announced retirement from international cricket? – Kane Williamson
Static GK: New Zealand Capital – Wellington | Nickname of team – Black Caps | Governing body – New Zealand Cricket.
Important Days
- When is World Oceans Day observed? – 8 June
Static GK: Theme 2026 – Reimagine: Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean | First observed by UN – 2009 | Related to ocean conservation and sustainable use of marine resources - When is World Pest Day observed? – 6 June
Static GK: Theme 2026 – Defending Health Across Borders: The Global Power of Pest Management | Also known as World Pest Awareness Day | Focuses on public health and pest control - When is the International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations observed? – 10 June
Static GK: Declared by UN General Assembly | Promotes peace, mutual respect, and cultural understanding | UN Headquarters – New York - When is World Accreditation Day observed? – 9 June
Static GK: Theme 2026 – Innovation, Trust and Sustainability: The Power of Accreditation | Promoted by IAF and ILAC | Highlights quality assurance and standards - When is the International Day of Play observed? – 11 June
Static GK: Theme 2026 – Protect Play, Protect Childhood | Recognized by the United Nations | Emphasizes children’s right to play - When is World Day Against Child Labour observed? – 12 June
Static GK: Theme 2026 – Red Card to Child Labour: Fair Play for Children, Decent Work for Adults | Observed by ILO | ILO Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland - When is National Red Rose Day observed? – 12 June
Static GK: Celebrates the beauty and symbolism of red roses | Red rose symbolizes love, respect, and courage - When is World Blood Donor Day observed? – 14 June
Static GK: Theme 2026 – One Drop of Humanity. Give Blood. Save Lives. | Organized by WHO | WHO Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland
Obituary
- Which veteran film producer passed away at the age of 76? – Pahlaj Nihalani
Static GK: Former Chairman of CBFC | CBFC Full Form – Central Board of Film Certification | Headquarters – Mumbai - Which former Asian Games gold medallist and shooting coach passed away at the age of 49? – Jaspal Rana
Static GK: Associated with Shooting Sport | Asian Games organized by Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) | OCA Headquarters – Kuwait City, Kuwait