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Current Affairs — Thursday, 4 June 2026
33 items
Tamil Nadu
- Two-language policy to continue under TVK government
— Tamil Nadu Minister confirms CM Vijay's government will retain the state's long-standing two-language (Tamil and English) policy, rejecting NEP's three-language formula; government yet to take a final call on PM SHRI scheme. - CM Vijay announces 2% Dearness Allowance hike
— Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay announced a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance for state government teachers and employees, effective immediately. (State Finance/Service Rules angle) - Cost analysis of CM Vijay's key poll promises
— Reports assess the fiscal impact of TVK government's flagship announcements: closure of liquor shops, free electricity, and 8 grams of gold for women — key policy-implementation story for GS Paper II. - Vijay government yet to take call on PM SHRI Scheme
— The TVK-led government has not yet decided whether to participate in the Centre's PM SHRI (PM Schools for Rising India) scheme, amid broader tension over NEP implementation. - NEP/Hindi imposition row between TN and Centre
— A war of words broke out between former CM M.K. Stalin and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over NEP and alleged Hindi imposition — attributed to a statement by the previous Stalin-era government's position still being debated publicly. (Centre-State relations, Article 246) - Secretariat visitor restrictions draw CPI(M) criticism
— CPI(M) Tamil Nadu State Secretary P. Shanmugam demanded removal of new restrictions on public access to the Secretariat, calling them a barrier between citizens and the government machinery.
India — National
- D.K. Shivakumar sworn in as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka
— Shivakumar took oath along with 13 Cabinet ministers including Dr. G. Parameshwara, succeeding veteran OBC leader Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM. (Polity — Chief Minister appointment, Governor's role) - Delhi hotel fire exposes single entry-exit safety failures
— A major hotel fire in Delhi caused multiple casualties; rescuers cited the building's single entry-exit point and inaccessible windows as critical obstacles. (Disaster management, fire safety regulations) - National Conference demands Delhi protest for J&K statehood
— At an offsite review meeting, NC legislators decided to hold a protest rally in Delhi demanding restoration of statehood and constitutional guarantees for Jammu & Kashmir. (Article 3, J&K reorganisation) - NHRC takes cognisance of 53 maternal deaths in MP's Sidhi
— National Human Rights Commission issued notice after Indian Express reported 53 maternal deaths in Sidhi district, Madhya Pradesh. (Human rights, maternal health, NHM) - Panchayats from 5 southern states bag 18 of 42 national awards
— Southern states dominated the national panchayat awards, winning 18 out of 42 — highlights decentralisation success. (Panchayati Raj, 73rd Constitutional Amendment) - Ministry invites applications for National Sports Tribunal formation
— Selection to be led by a committee headed by the Chief Justice of India or a designated Supreme Court judge; aims to resolve sports disputes swiftly. (Sports governance, institutional reform) - British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper meets PM Modi
— The meeting focused on strengthening India-UK bilateral ties, coming ahead of anticipated India-UK Free Trade Agreement finalisation. (Foreign policy, India-UK relations)
Economy & Finance
- RBI holds repo rate; projects GDP growth at 6.9% for FY27
— The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged and revised its GDP growth forecast for FY2026-27 to 6.9%, signalling cautious optimism. (Monetary policy, MPC — key exam fact) - Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund
— The fund aims to shield airlines from jet fuel price volatility; Air India and IndiGo had cut 250 daily domestic flights amid surging ATF prices. (Civil aviation, fiscal policy) - Gross FDI into India hits record ₹95 billion in FY26; net inflows only $7.7 billion
— Record gross FDI masks high repatriation; highlights the importance of distinguishing gross vs. net FDI. (Balance of payments, investment climate) - New IIP series: April industrial growth rises to 4.9%
— Index of Industrial Production growth improved to 4.9% in April from 3.2% in March under the new IIP series, though growth remains narrow-based. (Economic indicators, MOSPI) - India's services sector PMI hits 6-month high in May
— Services PMI surged on strong new orders in freight, digital solutions, e-commerce, entertainment and IT; indicates demand-side resilience. (PMI data, services economy) - U.S. proposes 12.5% import tariff on India over forced labour concerns
— USTR investigations into 60 countries flagged India; Indian government says it "remains engaged" with the U.S. on the issue. (Trade policy, India-US relations)
Science & Technology
- 2026 monsoon forecast to be driest in 11 years
— India is projected to have a deficient monsoon in 2026, raising serious concerns for kharif crop output and food inflation. (Agriculture, climate, IMD) - AIIMS Delhi study shows how PM2.5 crosses placenta and harms foetuses
— ICMR-funded research provides first comprehensive molecular evidence that fine particulate matter from urban air pollution crosses the placenta and triggers inflammatory responses. (Public health, air pollution) - IIT-BHU study: Carrot extract can make adulterated ghee dodge quality tests
— Researchers demonstrated that carrot pigment added to pig fat or palm oil mimics cow ghee's Raman spectral signature, posing a major food safety challenge. (Food adulteration, FSSAI relevance) - India losing capacity to build its own scientific instruments
— A climate science report warns that reliance on uncalibrated imported equipment is generating incorrect data and undermining India's scientific credibility. (Science policy, self-reliance)
Environment
- Budget 2026-27: Air quality management outlay cut by 10%
— Allocations for air quality management and pollution control have been reduced in the Union Budget 2026-27, raising concerns among environmentalists ahead of a deficient monsoon year. (Environment policy, budget) - State of India's Environment Report 2026 flags rising climate risks and wildlife conflicts
— The annual Down to Earth report highlights increasing climate vulnerabilities, human-wildlife conflict, and gaps in pollution monitoring infrastructure across India. (Environment GS Paper III)
Sports
- India to play biggest-ever bilateral cricket series in New Zealand
— India will face New Zealand in 5 T20Is, 5 ODIs and 2 Tests — 12 matches total, the highest ever for a touring side in New Zealand's cricket history. (Cricket, BCCI) - Satwik-Chirag withdraw from Indonesia Open
— World-class pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty pulled out of the Indonesia Open due to Rankireddy's recurring right shoulder injury. (Badminton, BWF) - Gurvindervir Singh to lead India at Asian Relays Championship
— AFI-selected Indian contingent will compete in all six relay events at the Asian Relays Championship in China, led by sprint standout Gurvindervir Singh. (Athletics, AFI)
Appointments & Awards
- D.K. Shivakumar sworn in as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka
— Congress leader Shivakumar, formerly Deputy CM, takes over as Karnataka's 25th CM with 13 Cabinet ministers including G. Parameshwara. (Polity — key fact for state GS) - Padma Vibhushan awarded to Justice K.T. Thomas
— Retired Supreme Court judge K.T. Thomas, known for notable judgments including remarks in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, has been conferred the Padma Vibhushan. (Awards, Judiciary)
International
- Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire
— A US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon was agreed upon; Iran warned that any attack on Beirut would trigger a full-scale resumption of war. (West Asia, India's energy security implications) - SpaceX plans $75 billion IPO — set to be largest ever
— Elon Musk's SpaceX announced plans to raise up to $75 billion in its public offering, which could make Musk the world's first trillionaire. (Global economy, space industry) - US Secretary Rubio warns of Ukraine war escalation risk
— Following Ukrainian drone strikes on St. Petersburg, US Secretary of State Rubio cautioned against further escalation, signalling Washington's concern about widening conflict. (Geopolitics, India's neutral stance)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔑 D.K. Shivakumar sworn in as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka on 4 June 2026, along with 13 Cabinet ministers including G. Parameshwara.
- 🔑 RBI held the repo rate unchanged and projected India's GDP growth at 6.9% for FY27; April IIP growth rose to 4.9% under the new series.
- 🔑 Gross FDI into India hit a record $95 billion in FY26, but net FDI inflows were only $7.7 billion due to high repatriations; U.S. proposed a 12.5% tariff on Indian imports over forced labour concerns.