Current Affairs — Tuesday, 2 June 2026
35 items
Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay pledges inclusive, corruption-free government — At a public thanksgiving meeting in Tiruchi East (his winning constituency), CM C. Joseph Vijay vowed the TVK government will never compromise on secularism, State rights, river water sharing, or social justice. (Exam angle: CM's policy priorities, TVK government)
- CM Vijay announces 2% Dearness Allowance hike — The TVK government announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for state government teachers and employees, one of its early welfare decisions. (Exam angle: State finance, employee welfare)
- TVK continuing DMK-era schemes, says DMK leader — DMK medical wing secretary Ezhilan noted the ruling TVK party has not announced any independent flagship schemes and is continuing programmes initiated by the previous Stalin-led government. (Exam angle: Policy continuity, state governance)
- TNEA 2026 registration deadline extended to June 5 — Tamil Nadu Engineering Admissions last date for registration has been extended; polytechnic counselling has simultaneously commenced. (Exam angle: TN higher education administration)
- Priya Ravichandran assumes charge as Ranipet Collector — The IAS officer, who holds the President's Award for Gallantry, the President's Police Medal for Meritorious Service, and the Anna Medal for Bravery, took charge as District Collector of Ranipet. (Exam angle: Key appointments, TN administration)
- TN Higher Education Minister highlights facilitation centres — Minister stressed that every eligible student in every village should access higher education, underscoring facilitation centres staffed by experienced teachers for admission assistance. (Exam angle: State education policy)
India — National
- Supreme Court declines NEET re-test in CBT mode — The top court expressed disinclination to change the June 21 NEET re-test from pen-and-paper to computer-based mode, deferring further consideration to July. (Exam angle: Supreme Court, education policy)
- 15 parties to attend INDIA bloc's Delhi meeting on June 8 — The Opposition INDIA alliance is set to hold a significant coordination meeting in Delhi, with 15 member parties confirmed to participate. (Exam angle: Indian polity, opposition coalition)
- Custodial torture death in Odisha; three police personnel suspended — A man died following alleged custodial torture in Odisha; the BJD alleged nine custodial deaths in the past year, equalling the total of the preceding four years combined. (Exam angle: Fundamental rights, police accountability, Article 21)
- India–Australia advance maritime awareness cooperation — Both nations agreed to advance joint maritime domain awareness activities, deepening bilateral defence and strategic ties. (Exam angle: India's foreign policy, Indo-Pacific strategy)
- Myanmar assures India it will not allow territory to be used against Indian interests — A significant diplomatic assurance amid ongoing instability in Myanmar, relevant to India's border security and Act East Policy. (Exam angle: India-Myanmar relations, border security)
- ED attaches ₹1,595 crore assets in PACL case — The Enforcement Directorate attached properties of Gian Sagar Educational & Charitable Trust in Punjab's Ramnagar; total attachments in the PACL case have now reached approximately ₹28,626 crore. (Exam angle: PMLA, ED, financial fraud)
- Shastri Bhawan to be razed; Satish Gujral murals to be relocated — The iconic government building will be demolished as part of Central Vista redevelopment; the murals by Padma Vibhushan artist Satish Gujral will be preserved at a new location. (Exam angle: Central Vista project, heritage conservation)
Economy & Finance
- UPI transactions hit record ₹29.9 lakh crore in May 2026 — NPCI reported an all-time high in UPI transaction value, up from ₹29.03 lakh crore in April, registering approximately 19% year-on-year growth. (Exam angle: Digital payments, NPCI, fintech)
- 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 FY27 GDP growth projection to 6.9%, signalling a cautious economic outlook. (Exam angle: Monetary policy, RBI, GDP)
- Industrial output (IIP) growth at 4.9% in April — Under the newly revised base year of 2022-23, India's Index of Industrial Production rose 4.9% in April, up from 3.2% in March. (Exam angle: IIP, economic indicators)
- India–Oman Free Trade Agreement comes into force — The bilateral FTA is now operational; India-Oman trade stood at $11.18 billion in FY 2025-26, up from $10.61 billion the previous year. (Exam angle: India's trade policy, bilateral FTAs)
- GST collections grow 3.2% to ₹1.94 lakh crore in May — Gross GST revenue rose from ₹1.88 lakh crore in May 2025, reflecting steady indirect tax growth. (Exam angle: GST, government revenue)
- Gross FDI into India hits record $95 billion in FY26 — While gross FDI reached a new high of $95 billion, net FDI inflows were only $7.7 billion, indicating high repatriation levels. (Exam angle: FDI policy, investment climate)
Science & Technology
- Shubhanshu Shukla prepares for second space voyage, highlights Gaganyaan significance — Indian astronaut Shukla noted that a successful Gaganyaan mission would make India only the fourth nation (after USA, Russia, China) capable of crewed space missions. (Exam angle: ISRO, Gaganyaan, space milestones)
- IIT-BHU study: Carrot extract can help fake ghee evade quality tests — Researchers demonstrated that carrot pigment added to pig fat or palm oil can mimic the Raman spectral signature of cow ghee, raising food adulteration concerns. (Exam angle: Food safety, IIT research, FSSAI relevance)
- India Manufacturing PMI hits 3-month high of 55.0 in May — The HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index rose to 55.0 in May from 54.7 in April, driven by strong domestic demand. (Exam angle: Economic indicators, manufacturing sector)
- Karnataka Cyber Command blocks 8,750 illegal betting URLs — The state's cyber wing cracked down on an illegal online betting network, blocking thousands of URLs in a major cybercrime enforcement action. (Exam angle: Cybersecurity, state law enforcement)
Environment
- Budget 2026-27 cuts air quality management outlay by 10% — According to Down to Earth, the Union Budget reduced allocations for air quality management and pollution control, raising concerns about urban air pollution governance. (Exam angle: Environment budget, pollution policy, CPCB)
- State of India's Environment 2026 Report highlights rising climate risks — The annual report flags increasing wildlife conflicts, climate-related risks, and gaps in pollution monitoring infrastructure across India. (Exam angle: Environment report, climate policy, biodiversity)
Sports
- Aryna Sabalenka reaches French Open quarter-finals — Sabalenka defeated Naomi Osaka and has now reached at least the quarter-finals in her last 14 consecutive Grand Slam appearances; she faces Russia's Diana Shnaider next. (Exam angle: French Open 2026, tennis)
- Serena Williams granted wild card for Queen's Club tournament — The 44-year-old tennis legend, who last played competitively at the 2022 US Open, will return at Queen's Club starting June 8. (Exam angle: Tennis, sporting comeback)
- RCB captain Rajat Patidar eyes back-to-back IPL titles — After RCB's IPL 2026 win, skipper Patidar described it as the "best birthday gift" and aims for a hat-trick of championships next season. (Exam angle: IPL 2026)
- RCB's Tim David suspended for one IPL match — David accumulated five demerit points after a Code of Conduct breach, triggering an automatic one-match ban for the next IPL season. (Exam angle: IPL disciplinary rules)
Appointments & Awards
- Padma Vibhushan for Justice K.T. Thomas — The former Supreme Court judge, known for landmark judgments including views on the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case convicts, has been honoured with the Padma Vibhushan. (Exam angle: Padma awards, judiciary)
- Padma award for former CJI J.S. Khehar — Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, who served as Chief Justice of India and was known for judgments that often differed from government positions, has been conferred a Padma award. (Exam angle: Padma awards, Supreme Court CJIs)
- Priya Ravichandran (President's Gallantry Award recipient) appointed Ranipet Collector — Her assumption of office is notable given she holds three prestigious presidential/state honours. (Exam angle: IAS appointments, Tamil Nadu administration)
International
- Hezbollah accepts U.S. proposal for mutual cessation of attacks with Israel — Lebanon's U.S. Embassy confirmed Hezbollah's acceptance; Trump stated Israel and Hezbollah agreed to halt all hostilities, with Israel also agreeing not to send troops into Beirut. (Exam angle: West Asia conflict, India's energy/trade interests via Hormuz)
- Iran suspends nuclear talks with U.S. over Israel's Lebanon strikes — Iran halted diplomatic negotiations following Israeli military action in Lebanon, raising fears of conflict escalation near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait — a critical global shipping chokepoint. (Exam angle: India's energy security, West Asia geopolitics)
- India asks oil companies to build 30-day LPG reserves amid Hormuz supply risks — The government has directed oil PSUs to maintain emergency LPG stockpiles as West Asia tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes. (Exam angle: Energy security, strategic reserves)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔹 UPI transactions in May 2026 = ₹29.9 lakh crore (all-time record; NPCI); GST collections May 2026 = ₹1.94 lakh crore (up 3.2% YoY)
- 🔹 India–Oman FTA came into force; bilateral trade = $11.18 billion in FY2025-26; Gross FDI into India in FY26 = $95 billion (record high)
- 🔹 Gaganyaan success would make India the 4th nation with crewed spaceflight capability (after USA, Russia, China) — stated by astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla; NEET re-test scheduled June 21 in pen-and-paper mode (SC declined CBT plea)