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Current Affairs — Monday, 1 June 2026
33 items
Tamil Nadu
- White Paper on State Finances Being Finalised
— CM Vijay's government is set to release a White Paper within days, alleging the previous DMK administration left behind an empty treasury; the document will detail the fiscal position inherited from the Stalin-era government. (GS: State finances, fiscal federalism) - CM Vijay Announces 2% Dearness Allowance Hike
— The Tamil Nadu government has announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for government teachers and employees, effective from June 2026. (GS: State government schemes, DA revision) - Tamil Nadu Launches First Urban Greening Policy
— The state has introduced its maiden Urban Greening Policy aimed at boosting climate resilience in cities, making TN a pioneer among Indian states in urban forestry governance. (GS: Environment policy, urban governance) - DVAC Registers Case Against Tahsildar and VAO in Vellore
— The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption booked cases under the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018 against a Tahsildar and Village Administrative Officer in Vellore district. (GS: Anti-corruption laws) - New Collectors Assume Charge in Vellore and Tiruvannamalai
— Administrative reshuffle sees new IAS officers taking over as District Collectors in two key Tamil Nadu districts. (GS: Civil services, district administration) - Supreme Court to Hear TN Plea on Stalin Name/Photo Ban in Welfare Schemes
— The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear Tamil Nadu's plea challenging the directive banning former CM M.K. Stalin's name and photograph from government welfare scheme communications. (GS: Constitutional law, Article 14, separation of powers)
India — National
- South Coast Railway Zone Operational from June 1
— India's new South Coast Railway zone becomes functional today, altering divisions, routes, and train operations across southern coastal regions; the Rayagada Railway Division also starts today. (GS: Infrastructure, Railway zones) - SIR Enumeration Phase Begins in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur
— The third phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has commenced; enumeration forms must be submitted by June 28 for inclusion in draft rolls. (GS: Election Commission, electoral process) - NSA Ajit Doval Meets Myanmar President Aung Hlaing
— Ahead of Hlaing's meeting with PM Modi on Monday, NSA Doval held talks focusing on border security and connectivity; Myanmar's leader is on an official visit to India. (GS: Foreign policy, India-Myanmar relations) - J&K High Court: President/Governor Can Terminate Govt Employees Over 'Security of State'
— The High Court ruled that Articles 309 and 311 allow the President or Governor to dismiss employees without inquiry if state security is at stake. (GS: Article 311, J&K administration) - Lok Adalats Have No Authority to Grant Divorce: Allahabad HC
— The court clarified that the power to dissolve marriages rests exclusively with family courts; Lok Adalats can only facilitate settlements, not grant divorce decrees. (GS: Legal Services Authorities Act, family law) - Supreme Court on Sex Workers' Rights
— The SC asked the government to frame a law exempting trafficked sex workers from criminal charges, distinguishing the right of sex workers from the right to sex work. (GS: SC judgments, human rights) - NIA Raids on Granite Quarries in North Kerala
— NIA intensified surveillance of granite quarries amid concerns that legally procured explosives could be diverted for anti-social/terrorist activities. (GS: National Investigation Agency, internal security)
Economy & Finance
- UPI Records 24,162 Crore Transactions Worth ₹314 Lakh Crore in FY26
— UPI has hit a record scale in FY2025-26, underscoring India's position as the world's largest real-time digital payments market; new UPI system changes take effect from June 1, 2026. (GS: Digital economy, NPCI, financial inclusion) - RBI Holds Repo Rate, Projects GDP Growth at 6.9% for FY27
— The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged while revising its GDP growth forecast downward to 6.9% for FY2026-27 amid global uncertainties. (GS: Monetary policy, RBI) - Gross FDI into India Hits Record $95 Billion in FY26
— India attracted a record ₹95 billion in gross FDI in FY26; however, net FDI inflows stood at only $7.7 billion due to high repatriation of profits. (GS: Foreign investment, Balance of Payments) - India-US Trade Talks Begin June 1
— Chief negotiators Brendan Lynch (US) and Darpan Jain (India, Additional Secretary, Dept. of Commerce) begin four-day bilateral trade negotiations. (GS: International trade, India-US relations) - Government Asks Oil Companies to Build 30-Day LPG Reserve
— Amid risks to Strait of Hormuz supply routes due to the West Asia conflict, the Centre has directed oil companies to maintain a 30-day strategic LPG reserve. (GS: Energy security, petroleum sector)
Science & Technology
- Shubhanshu Shukla Prepares for Space Mission; Gaganyaan in Focus
— Indian astronaut Shukla noted that a successful Gaganyaan mission will make India only the fourth nation after the US, Russia, and China to demonstrate indigenous crewed spaceflight capability. (GS: ISRO, Gaganyaan, space policy) - Nexbax AI Index to Redefine AI Adoption Metrics for India and Global South
— A new AI adoption index argues existing global AI metrics are inadequate for billion-plus users in developing nations, pushing for India-specific AI benchmarks. (GS: AI policy, MeitY, Digital India) - Carrot Extract Used to Adulterate Ghee and Evade Quality Tests: IIT-BHU Study
— Researchers demonstrated that carrot pigment added to pig fat or palm oil can mimic the Raman spectral signature of cow ghee, defeating standard quality authentication tests. (GS: Food adulteration, FSSAI, science applications) - Tenecteplase and WhatsApp Coordination Improve Rural Heart Attack Care in Punjab
— A pilot combining WhatsApp-based coordination, trained frontline workers, and thrombolytic injection tenecteplase is significantly improving timely heart attack treatment in rural Punjab. (GS: Health policy, rural healthcare)
Environment
- Budget 2026-27: Air Quality Management Outlay Cut by 10%
— The Union Budget has reduced allocations for air quality management and pollution control, raising concerns among environmentalists about India's ability to meet Clean Air targets. (GS: Environment budget, NCAP, pollution) - State of India's Environment 2026 Report Highlights Rising Climate Risks
— The annual report flags increasing wildlife conflicts, rising climate risks, and critical gaps in pollution monitoring infrastructure across Indian states. (GS: Environment report, CSE, biodiversity)
Sports
- RCB Retains IPL 2026 Title with Dominant Final Win
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru won the IPL 2026 Final, restricting Gujarat Titans to 155/8; Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 to guide RCB to a successful chase and a back-to-back title. (GS: Sports current affairs) - Tejaswin Shankar Becomes First Indian to Cross 8,000 Points in Decathlon
— The 27-year-old athlete is now eyeing multiple events at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after creating history in decathlon. (GS: Athletics, Commonwealth Games) - FIFA Emphasises Match Tempo and Anti-Time-Wasting Rules for World Cup
— FIFA has clarified VAR protocols and announced that limiting time-wasting will be a key point of emphasis at the upcoming FIFA World Cup. (GS: Sports governance)
Appointments & Awards
- Padma Vibhushan for Justice K.T. Thomas
— Former Supreme Court judge K.T. Thomas, known for judgments that often differed from government positions (including the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case), has been conferred the Padma Vibhushan. (GS: Padma Awards, Judiciary) - Padma Award for Justice J.S. Khehar (Former CJI)
— Former Chief Justice of India J.S. Khehar, whose decisions frequently contradicted government views, has been recognised with a Padma award. (GS: CJI, Padma Awards) - Padmaja Assumes Office as Collector of Kallakurichi
— J.E. Padmaja took charge as the new District Collector of Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu, committing to grievance redressal and inter-departmental coordination. (GS: IAS, district administration)
International
- NSA Doval–Myanmar President Aung Hlaing Talks; PM Modi Meeting Scheduled
— Myanmar's President is visiting India; discussions will cover border security, connectivity projects, and India's Act East Policy priorities. (GS: India-Myanmar relations, Act East Policy) - Israel Captures Beaufort Castle in Lebanon — Deepest Incursion in 26 Years
— Israeli forces captured the historic Beaufort Castle near Nabatiyeh in its deepest military push into Lebanese territory since 2000, escalating the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. (GS: West Asia conflict, geopolitics) - Colombia Holds Presidential Election Amid Guerrilla Violence Surge
— Colombia voted for a new President with left-wing senator Ivan Cepeda leading polls against hard-right lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella; outcome affects India's Latin America engagement indirectly. (GS: International affairs)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔹 UPI FY26 milestone: 24,162 crore transactions worth ₹314 lakh crore — highest ever recorded
- 🔹 Tejaswin Shankar became the first Indian to score 8,000+ points in decathlon; RCB won IPL 2026 with Kohli scoring unbeaten 75 in the Final
- 🔹 South Coast Railway zone became operational on June 1, 2026; RBI held repo rate steady and pegged FY27 GDP growth at 6.9%