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Current Affairs — Friday, 5 June 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay's First Cabinet Meeting focuses on TASMAC reforms and investment promotion
— The TVK-led government's inaugural cabinet meeting is set to overhaul TASMAC operations from procurement to retail, alongside major investment promotion measures; key governance signal for the new administration. - CM Vijay announces farm loan waiver and extended movie screening hours
— The new government's populist announcements include agricultural debt relief and allowing theatres to run additional shows, fulfilling key TVK poll promises. - CM Vijay announces 2% Dearness Allowance hike for government teachers and employees
— The DA increase will benefit state government staff and teachers, signalling early welfare moves by the Vijay administration. - Tamil Nadu's two-language policy to continue; Vijay govt yet to decide on PM SHRI scheme
— The state will retain the two-language (Tamil and English) policy; the government has deferred a decision on Centre's PM Schools for Rising India scheme, indicating continued Centre-state tension on education policy. - First chilled seafood export to Oman flagged off from Chennai
— The milestone export marks Tamil Nadu's expansion into Gulf markets for marine products, relevant to trade and state economy topics. - One arrested in TNPDCL hard disk theft case
— Energy Minister R. Nirmalkumar confirmed 18 hard disks went missing from Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited headquarters; one suspect held, raising cybersecurity and governance concerns.
India — National
- Monsoon sets in over Kerala three days late amid El Niño concerns
— IMD confirmed the delayed onset; this is the first time since 2015 that IMD has missed its onset forecast beyond the error margin, with 2026 projected to be the driest monsoon in 11 years. - Draft Supreme Court rules prohibit use of AI for judicial outcomes and witness profiling
— The draft guidelines mandate AI must function only in an "assistive capacity" and remain "subservient to human judgment," a landmark policy development for judiciary and technology governance. - Congress nominates Mallikarjun Kharge and Pawan Khera among Rajya Sabha biennial election candidates
— BJP also nominated 11 candidates across five states; Upper House elections are significant for parliamentary balance of power. - Gujarat Police detain 501 Bangladeshi nationals under 'Operation Delta Hunt'
— Over 6,200 others are under scrutiny; the operation reflects ongoing enforcement of illegal immigration laws under the Foreigners Act. - Bid to rename Barkatullah University, Bhopal as 'Vagdevi Bhojpal University' sparks row
— The university, named after freedom fighter Mohamed Barkatullah Bhopali in 1988, faces a renaming push; raises issues of historical legacy and institutional nomenclature policy. - Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi stresses accelerating drone absorption and upgrading command systems
— Signals India's modernisation priorities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat defence push; relevant to defence GS papers. - Subhash C. Kashyap, former Lok Sabha Secretary General and Constitution expert, passes away at 97
— Kashyap was a leading authority on Indian constitutional and parliamentary law; his death marks the end of a significant era in parliamentary scholarship.
Economy & Finance
- RBI holds repo rate; projects GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27
— The Monetary Policy Committee maintained the status quo on rates while revising growth projections downward, signalling caution amid global uncertainties. - India's gross FDI hits record $95 billion in FY26, but net inflows only $7.7 billion
— The large gap between gross and net FDI (due to repatriation) highlights a structural concern despite headline investment growth. - New IIP series: April industrial growth rises to 4.9% from 3.2% in March
— The Index of Industrial Production improvement reflects recovering manufacturing momentum; key data point for economy GS and Bank PO exams. - Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund to shield airlines from jet fuel volatility
— The fund addresses the aviation fuel crisis that caused Air India and IndiGo to cut 250 daily domestic flights; relevant to civil aviation policy. - U.S. proposes 12.5% tariff on India under forced labour import investigation
— The USTR action covers 60 countries; India says it "remains engaged," with trade deal negotiations ongoing; one-on-one talks focus on the remaining 1% sticking point per U.S. envoy. - India to drop capital gains tax for foreign investors in government bonds
— The move, aimed at deepening bond market participation, eased the benchmark bond yield to 7.01%; significant for capital market liberalisation policy.
Science & Technology
- 2026 projected to be India's driest monsoon in 11 years; deficient rainfall to hit crop output
— IMD data shows El Niño impact; a deficient monsoon directly threatens kharif production, food security, and rural incomes — critical for GS Agriculture and Economy. - Intense rainfall bursts found to cause double damage to soil nitrogen and moisture
— New research shows heavy rain washes away nitrogen before absorption while dry spells accelerate evaporation, with implications for agricultural science and climate adaptation. - Scientists rule out worst-case ('doomsday') climate scenario but warn India still faces significant risks
— Slower emissions growth and renewables uptake have reduced extreme warming projections; India's specific vulnerabilities remain due to monsoon dependence and heat stress. - MeitY Secretary, CEA, and former Cognizant CEO to discuss AI's impact on Indian employment at The Hindu Huddle
— The panel underscores government focus on AI policy under the Digital India and emerging tech governance framework.
Environment
- CSE-DTE launch State of India's Environment (SOE) in Figures 2026 on World Environment Day (June 5)
— The annual report highlights rising climate risks, wildlife conflicts, and critical gaps in pollution monitoring infrastructure across India. - India, U.K. launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
— Announced in October 2025 and now operationalised, the observatory aims to expand mineral coverage and integrate advanced technologies; key for India's green energy and EV transition supply chains. - Government orders oil companies to build 30-day LPG reserves amid Strait of Hormuz supply risks
— West Asia tensions are prompting strategic energy stockpiling; directly relevant to India's energy security policy.
Sports
- KS Bharat announces retirement from international cricket
— The Indian wicketkeeper-batter Kona Srikar Bharat retired citing gratitude for representing the nation; end of a Test career marked by limited but valuable appearances. - Magda Linette Chwalinska becomes first qualifier in professional tennis era to reach a Grand Slam final
— She will face 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva in the French Open women's final; Andreeva defeated Marta Kostyuk 6-1, 6-3 in the semis. - India vs Afghanistan one-off Test begins Saturday at New Chandigarh
— The rare one-off Test format is being revived; the match is significant as India hosts Afghanistan for only the second time in Test cricket.
Appointments & Awards
- Congress nominates Mallikarjun Kharge (party president) and Pawan Khera for Rajya Sabha from Karnataka
— Mansoor Ali Khan and Praveen Chakravarty are the other Karnataka nominees; key Upper House reconstitution. - Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu announces intent to resign and contest Punjab Vidhan Sabha 2027 elections
— The Minister of State for Railways signals a return to state politics ahead of Punjab Assembly polls; relevant to political appointments and electoral affairs. - D.K. Shivakumar sworn in as new Karnataka Chief Minister, promises 'Yuva Yuga' and dedicated public grievance secretariats
— The new CM announced exclusive secretariats for public grievances (minister-headed) and NRI affairs; significant state-level governance appointment.
International
- PM Modi described as 'good friend' by Trump; U.S. confident of India trade deal
— Trump's public statement signals optimism on bilateral trade negotiations even as the U.S. proposes 12.5% tariff on India under forced labour investigations; India-U.S. trade deal remains in final stages. - Zelenskyy writes open letter to Putin proposing direct meeting and ceasefire
— Ukraine's peace initiative marks a significant diplomatic shift; relevant to India's non-aligned position and UNSC dynamics. - Five Eyes alliance warns China is targeting professionals via fake job ads on LinkedIn, Indeed, Upwork
— The intelligence warning from the U.S., U.K., Australia, Canada, and New Zealand highlights growing espionage risks through digital platforms.
- Quick Revision:
- 🔑 RBI held the repo rate and projected India's GDP growth at 6.9% for FY27; India's gross FDI reached a record $95 billion in FY26.
- 🔑 Monsoon 2026 set in over Kerala three days late — first IMD miss beyond error margin since 2015; 2026 forecast as driest in 11 years due to El Niño.
- 🔑 Cabinet approved ₹10,000 crore ATF Price Stabilisation Fund; Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's first cabinet focused on TASMAC reforms and farm loan waiver — first major policy announcements of the TVK government.