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Current Affairs — Monday, 8 June 2026
33 items
Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay announces 2% Dearness Allowance hike for government employees and teachers
— The announcement by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay benefits state government employees and teachers, increasing their DA component; relevant for GS (State Finance, Labour Welfare). - Tamil Nadu government rolls out online registration of select documents
— The Registration Department has launched 24×7 online document registration, with plans to make it mandatory; significant for e-governance and Digital India alignment. - Government hospitals' share in organ donation rises in Tamil Nadu
— Systematic reorientation of government doctors, standardised protocols, and multi-level reviews have contributed to higher organ donation rates from public hospitals; relevant for Health Policy GS Paper. - Work begins to provide online tickets for darshan in Tamil Nadu temples
— The state has initiated digital ticketing for temple darshan, a step towards transparency in Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments administration. - TWAD realigns key water pipelines in Vellore's Old Town
— Tamil Nadu Water and Drainage Board completed pipeline realignment to resume regular drinking water supply from June 8; relevant for Urban Infrastructure and Civic Services. - Actor Sukanya wins defamation case after 30 years
— Madras High Court directed Sun TV Network to pay ₹10 lakh in damages for airing unedited Veerappan allegations against the actor in a 1996 interview; relevant for Media Law and Defamation under IPC/BNS.
India — National
- CJI Surya Kant advocates 'Swadeshi jurisprudence'
— The Chief Justice of India described Swadeshi jurisprudence as one attentive to India's constitutional values, institutional realities, linguistic diversity, and social conditions; relevant for Judiciary and Constitutional Law GS Paper II. - LPG price hiked by ₹29 per cylinder; opposition targets government
— The Modi government raised domestic cooking gas prices by ₹29/cylinder, drawing criticism from NCP's Sharad Pawar and opposition parties; relevant for Energy Subsidy Policy and Petroleum sector. - Government asks oil companies to build 30-day LPG reserves amid Hormuz supply risks
— Amid escalating West Asia tensions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, the Centre directed oil companies to stockpile LPG for 30 days as a strategic reserve; relevant for Energy Security. - India-Indonesia discuss PM Modi's Jakarta visit; deepen defence and maritime security cooperation
— Both nations discussed bilateral cooperation in defence and maritime security ahead of PM Modi's planned visit to Jakarta; relevant for India's Act East Policy and bilateral relations. - 'Push-in' issue to feature in upcoming BGB-BSF talks: Bangladesh
— Bangladesh confirmed the issue of India allegedly pushing illegal immigrants across the border will be raised at Border Guard Bangladesh–BSF talks; relevant for India-Bangladesh relations and border management. - Pannun assassination plot: Nikhil Gupta's counsel to seek lowest possible sentence
— Nikhil Gupta, accused in the alleged plot to assassinate Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US, faces sentencing proceedings; relevant for India-US relations and counter-terrorism. - Internet blackout and prohibitory orders in Jaipur ahead of major anti-encroachment drive
— Authorities imposed a one-day internet shutdown and two-week prohibitory orders in Jaipur ahead of a large-scale anti-encroachment operation; relevant for State Administration and Article 19(1)(a) restrictions.
Economy & Finance
- Gross FDI into India hits record ₹95 billion in FY26; net inflows only $7.7 billion
— While gross FDI reached a record $95 billion in FY26, net FDI inflows were just $7.7 billion due to high repatriation and outward investment; relevant for Balance of Payments and Investment Policy. - RBI holds repo rate; projects GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27
— The Reserve Bank of India kept the repo rate unchanged while revising GDP growth forecast downward to 6.9% for FY27; relevant for Monetary Policy Committee decisions and macroeconomic indicators. - Russia's share in India's oil imports rises to 38% in April 2026; premium paid jumps 425%
— Russia accounted for 38% of India's crude imports in April 2026, up from ~34%, while India paid a significantly higher premium; relevant for India's Energy Diplomacy and import dependency. - IIP growth rises to 4.9% in April under new series, up from 3.2% in March
— India's Index of Industrial Production grew 4.9% in April 2026 (new series), indicating a recovery in industrial output; relevant for Economic Survey data and GS Paper III. - Centre likely to remove 11% import duty on cotton amid soaring prices and West Asia crisis
— The government is considering scrapping the 11% duty on cotton imports as domestic prices surge due to global supply disruptions; relevant for Textile Industry and Trade Policy.
Science & Technology
- NASA orders astronauts to shelter aboard ISS after new ammonia leak detected
— NASA directed crew members to take shelter "out of an abundance of caution" following a new leak detected aboard the International Space Station; relevant for Space Policy and human spaceflight. - SpaceX targets $75 billion IPO at valuation of $1.75–2 trillion
— Elon Musk's SpaceX is pursuing a massive IPO aimed at raising $75 billion, which would make it one of the largest public offerings globally; relevant for Space Economy and Technology Policy. - India's weather prediction investments paying off in protecting lives and livelihoods
— India's significant investment in meteorological infrastructure and climate forecasting is yielding measurable benefits in disaster preparedness; relevant for ISRO/IMD and Climate Adaptation Policy.
Environment
- CSE and Down To Earth launch 'State of Environment in Figures 2026' report on World Environment Day
— The Centre for Science and Environment released its annual SOE report highlighting rising climate risks, wildlife conflicts, and gaps in pollution monitoring in India; relevant for Environment GS Paper and CSE reports. - Stray tigress relocated to Chhattisgarh reserve, giving struggling sanctuary hope of revival
— A stray tigress was successfully relocated to a Chhattisgarh tiger reserve, boosting genetic diversity prospects for a struggling population; relevant for Wildlife Conservation and Project Tiger. - NLCIL observes World Environment Day with sapling drives under 'Inspired by Nature' theme
— NLC India Limited (NLCIL) celebrated World Environment Day 2026 with plantation initiatives aligned with the global theme "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future"; relevant for PSU sustainability initiatives.
Sports
- Alexander Zverev wins maiden Grand Slam title at French Open 2026
— Zverev defeated Flavio Cobolli to become the first German man to win a Grand Slam since Boris Becker's Australian Open title; relevant for Tennis and International Sports GS. - Praggnanandhaa discusses form and burnout ahead of upcoming chess tournaments
— Indian GM R. Praggnanandhaa (age 20) spoke about the need for rest and consistency against top players including World Champion Magnus Carlsen; relevant for Indian Chess achievements. - Tilak Varma emerges as costliest buy at inaugural TG20 auction
— Tilak Varma topped the bidding at the inaugural Telangana Premier League (TG20) auction; relevant for State-level cricket leagues and BCCI ecosystem. - FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown underway as top nations prepare
— The FIFA World Cup 2026, co-hosted by USA, Canada, and Mexico, is approaching; relevant for International Sports and Geography of host nations.
Appointments & Awards
- Padma Vibhushan conferred on Justice K.T. Thomas (retired SC judge)
— Former Supreme Court Justice K.T. Thomas, known for landmark judgments, has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan; relevant for National Awards and Judiciary. - D.K. Shivakumar (DKS) makes maiden visit to Kanakapura as Karnataka Chief Minister
— DKS, who replaced Siddaramaiah as Karnataka CM, visited his home constituency Kanakapura for the first time as CM and stated his doors are open for JD(S) workers; relevant for State Politics.
International
- Iran launches missiles at Israel in first such strike since April ceasefire
— Iran's Revolutionary Guards fired missiles at Israel following Israeli strikes on Beirut suburbs, with oil prices surging over $2 per barrel (Brent at $95.42); relevant for West Asia geopolitics and India's energy security. - Earthquake of magnitude 7.8 strikes southern Philippines; tsunami warning issued
— A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami alerts and power outages; relevant for Disaster Management and Pacific Ring of Fire geography. - Oil prices rise above $95/barrel (Brent) on Israel-Lebanon-Iran escalation
— Escalating West Asia conflict pushed Brent crude to $95.42 per barrel, with direct implications for India's import bill and inflation; relevant for India's Current Account Deficit and Petroleum pricing.
- Quick Revision:
- 🔑 RBI held the repo rate unchanged and projected India's GDP growth at 6.9% for FY27 (down from earlier estimates)
- 🔑 Russia's share in India's oil imports rose to 38% in April 2026, with the premium paid jumping 425% year-on-year
- 🔑 Alexander Zverev became the first German man to win a Grand Slam since Boris Becker, clinching the French Open 2026 title