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Current Affairs — Tuesday, 9 June 2026
42 items
Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay presents ₹50 lakh cheque to Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa
— Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay felicitated R. Praggnanandhaa and presented the cheque following his victory at the Norway Chess 2026 tournament; the CM also played chess with the Grandmaster. (Sports achievement + state government recognition) - House pattas for SC/ST families within 5 years: Minister Vanni Arasu
— The TVK government announced e-pattas for eligible SC/ST families as a top priority, along with improving the condition of SC/ST hostels. (Social justice; land rights scheme) - CM Vijay announces 2% Dearness Allowance hike for government employees and teachers
— The hike benefits state government employees and teachers, signalling the new administration's early fiscal commitments. (State finance; DA revision) - Zero-waste CETP and mega leather cluster planned for Ranipet
— A plug-and-play facility at Panapakkam is being developed as a non-leather footwear manufacturing hub, alongside environmental compliance measures for the leather sector. (Industrial policy; environment compliance) - Schoolchildren allegedly brought to TVK office inauguration; Education dept launches inquiry
— Around 50 students from Kuralnatham Government Primary School in Salem were allegedly present at a local TVK office opening at Thippampatti; the Education Department has initiated an inquiry. (Governance concern) - Foreigners who voted in TN Assembly elections under scanner
— Central and state agencies, working with the Election Commission, are investigating foreign nationals who may have voted in the TN Assembly election; investigators have sought Interpol assistance. (Electoral integrity; constitutional issue) - YouTuber Maridhas arrested for 'derogatory' remarks against woman Minister
— Police invoked charges against the YouTuber for publishing videos and posts targeting Ministers in CM Vijay's Cabinet, including a woman Minister. (Freedom of expression vs. law enforcement)
India — National
- President Murmu to confer 131 Padma Awards on June 23
— Recipients include actors Mammootty and R. Madhavan; late actor Satish Shah will be honoured posthumously; eight Malayalees feature among awardees including former SC Justice K.T. Thomas (Padma Vibhushan). (Padma Awards 2026; static GS) - President Murmu confers 7 Kirti Chakras; Gaganyatri Prashanth Nair among recipients
— IAF pilot and designated Gaganyatri Prashanth Nair received the Kirti Chakra; Lt. Commanders Dilna K. and Roopa A. of the Navy received Shaurya Chakras after completing Navika Sagar Parikrama II. (Defence gallantry awards; ISRO-defence crossover) - West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY scheme
— The portability feature will benefit migrant workers from West Bengal accessing healthcare in other states; Centre also resumes MGNREGS and PM Awaas Yojana in West Bengal. (Health scheme; Centre-State relations) - 8 workers killed as molten steel spills at Vizag Steel Plant
— Unions allege severe staff crunch at the Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Ltd. plant; the accident raises industrial safety concerns at a PSU under disinvestment scrutiny. (Industrial safety; PSU affairs) - INDIA bloc to take Special Intensive Revision (SIR) complaints to CJI; demands Pradhan's exit
— Opposition bloc urged the Centre to convene an all-party meeting on the economic situation and questioned Congress for parting ways with DMK. (Electoral rolls; parliamentary affairs) - CM Omar Abdullah seeks INDIA bloc support for J&K Statehood restoration
— Abdullah is attempting to persuade bloc leaders including PDP's Mehbooba Mufti to issue a joint statement on restoring J&K's statehood following the 2019 reorganisation. (Article 370 aftermath; J&K constitutional status) - Railways approves electric traction upgrade on key routes in Telangana and Karnataka
— The upgrade is part of the broader 100% railway electrification mission, improving energy efficiency on major corridors. (Railway infrastructure; Green Rail mission) - Vizag Steel Plant accident prompts safety audit calls
— After 8 deaths, trade unions allege chronic understaffing at RINL, highlighting risks at PSUs facing privatisation pressure. (PSU governance; industrial safety)
Economy & Finance
- Government cuts subsidised LPG cylinders under Ujjwala scheme from 9 to 4 per year
— The Petroleum Ministry cited data that PMUY beneficiaries use only 4–5 cylinders annually; the scheme covers ~10.55 crore LPG connections. (PMUY revision; subsidy rationalisation) - Diesel under-recovery at ₹30/litre, petrol at ₹6/litre; OMCs absorbing ₹600–700 crore daily losses
— Officials flagged mounting pressure on oil marketing companies, raising speculation about retail fuel price revision. (Petroleum pricing; OMC finances) - Russia's share in India's oil imports rises to 38% in April 2026; premium paid jumps 425%
— India's dependence on US oil fell to multi-month lows; Russia remains India's largest crude supplier despite premium costs. (Energy security; India-Russia trade) - Gross FDI into India hits record $95 billion in FY26; net inflows only $7.7 billion
— The wide gap between gross and net FDI reflects high repatriation and outward investment flows. (FDI data; balance of payments) - India's Q4 current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion
— Industrial output (IIP) for April 2026 rose to 4.9% under the new series, up from 3.2% in March. (Macroeconomic indicators; RBI/MOSPI data) - Centre likely to remove 11% import duty on cotton amid West Asia supply disruption
— Soaring cotton prices driven by the West Asia crisis may prompt a duty cut to ease pressure on the textile sector. (Trade policy; textile industry)
Science & Technology
- NASA orders ISS astronauts to shelter after new ammonia leak
— The precautionary measure follows detection of a new leak aboard the International Space Station; no injuries reported. (Space station safety; NASA) - Gaganyatri Prashanth Nair receives Kirti Chakra
— The IAF pilot selected for ISRO's Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission was among the gallantry award recipients, underlining the mission's national importance. (Gaganyaan; ISRO-defence link) - Aurora (Northern Lights) visible in parts of India due to solar flare magnetic storm
— A solar flare triggered a geomagnetic storm expected to make auroras visible in northern India; scientists dubbed it a "Solar Deepavali." (Space weather; solar activity) - Apple WWDC 2026: New Siri powered by Apple Intelligence unveiled
— Apple announced a revamped AI-driven Siri at its Worldwide Developers Conference (June 8–12), marking a major shift in on-device AI capabilities. (Tech policy; AI developments)
Environment
- Budget 2026–27: Air quality management outlay cut by 10%; pollution control also sees reduction
— The reduction in allocations for air quality and pollution control has drawn criticism from environmental groups ahead of monsoon season. (Environment budget; CPCB mandate) - Government asks oil companies to build 30-day LPG reserves amid Hormuz supply risks
— The directive reflects India's strategic energy security concerns as West Asia tensions threaten Strait of Hormuz transit routes. (Energy security; strategic reserves) - World Oceans Day observed on June 8
— The annual observance highlights marine biodiversity conservation; India has active commitments under the UN Ocean Decade 2021–2030. (International environmental observance)
Sports
- TNPL Season 10 to begin on July 31
— The Tamil Nadu Premier League's tenth season is confirmed to start on July 31, marking a milestone edition for the domestic T20 tournament. (State cricket; TNCA) - Women's T20 World Cup 2026: Host England favourite in Group B
— England, the host nation, has never lost a home World Cup across formats; defending champion New Zealand also features in Group B alongside West Indies, Sri Lanka, Scotland, and Ireland. (ICC Women's T20 WC 2026) - FIFA World Cup 2026 underway: Iran, France, Spain among teams in action
— The FIFA World Cup 2026 (hosted by USA, Canada, Mexico) is in progress with major nations including France and Spain fielding star-studded squads. (FIFA WC 2026; international sports) - 15-year-old cricketer 'Sooryavanshi' in spotlight at Sri Lanka U-series in Dambulla
— The young left-handed Indian batsman faces Sri Lanka and Afghanistan bowlers in what is being watched as a coming-of-age series. (Emerging Indian cricket talent)
Appointments & Awards
- President Murmu to confer Padma Awards on June 23; 131 awardees announced
— Notable awardees include Mammootty and R. Madhavan (Padma Shri), late Satish Shah (posthumous), and former Supreme Court Justice K.T. Thomas (Padma Vibhushan). (Padma Awards 2026 — high exam probability) - Prashanth Nair (Gaganyatri, IAF) receives Kirti Chakra
— The designated Gaganyaan astronaut is among 7 Kirti Chakra awardees announced by the President. (Gallantry awards 2026) - Lt. Commanders Dilna K. and Roopa A. receive Shaurya Chakra after Navika Sagar Parikrama II
— The two women naval officers completed the circumnavigation voyage and were honoured with gallantry awards. (Women in defence; Navy achievements) - ICC Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan suspended
— The British barrister faces a decision by the Assembly of States Parties on his future; a special session of the ICC oversight body has been called. (International law; ICC governance)
International
- U.S. judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 H-1B visa fee as unlawful
— U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled the dramatically increased H-1B fee, announced in September, was illegal; 20 Democratic state AGs had filed the suit. (India-US relations; Indian IT diaspora) - India-Bangladesh trust deficit deepens over Ganga Water Treaty renewal
— Bangladeshi diplomats flagged Dhaka's expectation that India focus on renewing the 1996 Ganga Water Treaty rather than rhetoric on illegal immigration. (India-Bangladesh bilateral; river water treaties) - Mauritius has not received any U.S. proposal on Chagos Islands
— Mauritius denied receiving an official US proposal regarding the contested Chagos Islands, complicating the UK-Mauritius sovereignty agreement. (Indian Ocean geopolitics; Chagos dispute)
- Quick Revision:
- Padma Awards 2026: 131 awards to be conferred by President Murmu on June 23; awardees include Mammootty, R. Madhavan (Padma Shri) and former SC Justice K.T. Thomas (Padma Vibhushan)
- West Bengal joins Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY; Centre simultaneously resumes MGNREGS and PM Awaas Yojana in the state — key Centre-State reconciliation development
- Gaganyatri Prashanth Nair (IAF pilot, ISRO Gaganyaan mission) awarded Kirti Chakra; Navy officers Dilna K. and Roopa A. received Shaurya Chakra after completing Navika Sagar Parikrama II