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Current Affairs — Wednesday, 10 June 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay launches Singappen Special Force
— Tamil Nadu's new CM C. Joseph Vijay fulfilled a poll promise by launching the Singappen Special Force, a dedicated unit to combat crimes against women and children, linking the menace to narcotics spread. (Exam angle: State police/law enforcement initiative; CM Vijay's TVK government) - Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai restructuring delayed
— CM Vijay stated that restructuring the scheme (₹1,000/month to 1.31 crore women) needs more time; assured delayed May instalment will be credited soon. (Exam angle: Women welfare scheme, Tamil Nadu; compare with PM-KISAN structure) - CM Vijay announces 2% Dearness Allowance hike
— Tamil Nadu government employees and teachers will receive a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance, announced by CM C. Joseph Vijay. (Exam angle: State finance, DA revision) - Tamil Nadu launches first Urban Greening Policy
— The state government introduced Tamil Nadu's first-ever Urban Greening Policy aimed at boosting climate resilience in cities. (Exam angle: Environment policy, urban governance, Tamil Nadu first) - Madras High Court questions TN govt on Director of Prosecution appointment
— The court asked the State government to frame statutory rules governing appointments in the Directorate of Prosecution before filling the top post. (Exam angle: Judiciary oversight, Rule of Law, prosecution service) - TVK government under fire for blocking channels on Arasu Cable TV
— Opposition AIADMK leader Palaniswami criticised the state government for alleged censorship on the state-run Arasu Cable TV network. (Exam angle: Freedom of press, State cable TV policy)
India — National
- NDA turns 27, Modi set to surpass Nehru's record as longest-serving PM
— Home Minister Amit Shah stated that PM Modi will surpass Jawaharlal Nehru's record tenure; NDA coalition meeting held to mark the milestone on June 10. (Exam angle: Constitutional/political history; PM tenure records) - ₹95,962 crore allocated for VB-G RAM G scheme
— Centre set aside ₹95,962 crore as interim allocation for states under the Viksit Bharat-Grameen Rozgar Aur Migrant Guarantee (VB-G RAM G) scheme, replacing MGNREGS; UP, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu receive highest allocations. (Exam angle: Rural employment, Central scheme replacing MGNREGS, Ministry of Rural Development) - Centre asks states to use app-based Aadhaar verification for citizen services
— The Centre advised states and UTs to adopt app-based Aadhaar authentication to streamline citizen-facing services. (Exam angle: Digital governance, Aadhaar Act, MeitY) - Rajya Sabha polls: Congress nominee Meenakshi Natarajan's nomination rejected in MP
— Her nomination was rejected over alleged non-disclosure of a criminal case registered against her in Hyderabad; chaos erupted in Madhya Pradesh. (Exam angle: Rajya Sabha election procedure, Representation of the People Act) - India urges international community to hold Pakistan accountable for PoK crackdown
— MEA called on global bodies to act after seven people were killed during protests led by JAAC in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir demanding electricity and flour subsidies. (Exam angle: India–Pakistan relations, MEA, PoK) - NHRC flags ₹52,976 crore cyber fraud losses, seeks urgent action
— The National Human Rights Commission warned that 'digital arrest' scams are causing financial devastation and human rights violations, urging urgent government action. (Exam angle: NHRC mandate, cyber crime, human rights) - Govt cuts Ujjwala LPG subsidised cylinders from 9 to 4 per year
— The Petroleum Ministry reduced the number of subsidised LPG cylinders under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from 9 to 4; ~10.55 crore connections covered under the scheme. (Exam angle: PMUY, petroleum subsidies, Ministry of Petroleum)
Economy & Finance
- Fitch cuts India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.4%
— Fitch Ratings revised India's GDP growth projection for FY27 downward from 7.4% (FY26 actual) to 6.4%, citing rising prices eroding real incomes amid the U.S.–Iran conflict's economic spillover. (Exam angle: GDP projections, global rating agencies) - Gross FDI into India hits record $95 billion in FY26
— India received a record $95 billion in gross FDI during FY26, though net inflows were significantly lower at $7.7 billion due to repatriations. (Exam angle: FDI data, DPIIT, investment policy) - India's current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4
— The current account surplus shrank in Q4 amid a rising gold import bill and foreign investor outflows. (Exam angle: Balance of Payments, RBI data) - IIP growth rises to 4.9% in April (new series)
— Under the revised IIP series, India's industrial production growth increased to 4.9% in April from 3.2% in March. (Exam angle: Index of Industrial Production, CSO/MoSPI) - Government asks oil companies to build 30-day LPG reserves amid Hormuz risks
— Centre directed OMCs to maintain 30-day strategic LPG reserves as the U.S.–Iran conflict threatens Strait of Hormuz supply routes. (Exam angle: Energy security, strategic reserves, Hormuz Strait)
Science & Technology
- Quantum technique to 'amplify' random numbers hailed as digital security breakthrough
— Scientists have developed a quantum physics-based method to generate truly unguessable random numbers, significantly enhancing cryptographic and digital security. (Exam angle: Quantum computing, cybersecurity) - 85 confirmed shigellosis cases in Kerala till June; preventive steps initiated
— Kerala reported 85 confirmed cases of shigellosis (bacterial dysentery); the infection is especially fatal for children under five. (Exam angle: Public health, communicable diseases) - Apple's rebuilt Siri enters AI competition
— After two years of delays, Apple has relaunched a significantly upgraded Siri powered by AI, entering direct competition with ChatGPT and Google Gemini. (Exam angle: AI policy, Big Tech)
Environment
- Budget 2026-27: Air quality management outlay cut by 10%
— The Union Budget 2026-27 reduced allocations for air quality management and pollution control, drawing criticism from environmental groups. (Exam angle: Environment budget, pollution policy, Commission for Air Quality Management) - India pushes for climate finance and adaptation dialogue at Bonn UNFCCC talks
— At the 64th session of UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies (SB64), India aligned with G-77 and China and the LMDC bloc on climate finance and adaptation demands from developed nations. (Exam angle: UNFCCC, climate finance, India's stance at COP/SB meetings)
Sports
- French Open 2026 crowns first-time champions
— Upsets and withdrawals at Roland Garros 2026 led to maiden Grand Slam titles for new champions, ending dominance of established players. (Exam angle: Grand Slam results, tennis) - FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown — Argentina, Portugal, England key contenders
— Argentina eyes immortality; Ronaldo-led Portugal seeks maiden crown; Harry Kane aims for England's first silverware in 60 years; tournament kicks off soon. (Exam angle: FIFA World Cup 2026 host — USA/Canada/Mexico; key teams) - Shreyas Iyer returns to India's T20I squad as PBKS captain
— After leading Punjab Kings to IPL success, Shreyas Iyer was recalled to the Indian T20I team both as player and captain. (Exam angle: BCCI selection, Indian cricket) - Serena Williams makes winning return in Queen's Club doubles
— Tennis legend Serena Williams made a competitive comeback at Queen's Club doubles event. (Exam angle: Tennis, Wimbledon warm-up)
Appointments & Awards
- Justice K.T. Thomas awarded Padma Vibhushan
— Retired Supreme Court Justice K.T. Thomas, known for landmark judgments, has been conferred the Padma Vibhushan; he is among eight Malayalees to receive Padma awards in this cycle. (Exam angle: Padma awards, SC judiciary) - NDA-backed Parimal Nathwani's Rajya Sabha nomination process on hold
— The nomination procedure for independent candidate Parimal Nathwani, backed by NDA, has been temporarily stalled. (Exam angle: Rajya Sabha election process)
International
- U.S. strikes Iran after Apache helicopter downing; Iran vows retaliation
— The U.S. carried out military strikes on Iran after an Army Apache helicopter was downed, reportedly after collision with an Iranian drone off Oman's coast; Iran warned it would not leave the attack unanswered, escalating West Asia tensions. (Exam angle: India's oil imports, Hormuz Strait, global energy security) - U.S. House passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill
— The Republican-controlled House approved $70 billion in funding for ICE and border enforcement over three years, on top of $140 billion already allocated. (Exam angle: U.S. immigration policy, Indian diaspora) - Protests and violence erupt in Belfast following stabbing incident
— Vehicles were torched and roads blocked in Northern Ireland after a stabbing incident, raising fears of sectarian unrest. (Exam angle: UK internal politics, Brexit-era Northern Ireland tensions)
- Quick Revision:
- VB-G RAM G scheme allocated ₹95,962 crore to replace MGNREGS; top recipients are Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, and Tamil Nadu
- Fitch cut India's FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.4% (down from FY26's 7.4%); Gross FDI hit a record $95 billion in FY26
- Tamil Nadu's Singappen Special Force launched by CM C. Joseph Vijay; state also unveiled India's first Urban Greening Policy