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Current Affairs — Thursday, 11 June 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay calls on President and Vice President in New Delhi
— Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay met President Droupadi Murmu and Vice President in Delhi, marking an early diplomatic outreach by the new TVK government; key for polity/federalism questions. - CM Vijay announces farm loan waiver and extended movie screening hours
— The TVK government declared a farm loan waiver and permitted extended screening hours for films, fulfilling pre-election promises; relevant for state welfare policy and agriculture questions. - CM Vijay announces 2% Dearness Allowance hike for government teachers and employees
— The DA hike for state government staff signals fiscal commitment to public sector employees; relevant for state finance and service conditions. - Tamil Nadu launches first-ever Urban Greening Policy
— The state government introduced India's first dedicated Urban Greening Policy aimed at boosting climate resilience in cities; significant for environment policy and urban governance GS topics. - SEZs in Tamil Nadu register record exports worth ₹2.2 lakh crore in 2025–26
— Special Economic Zones in the Tamil Nadu region achieved an all-time high export figure, underscoring the state's manufacturing and trade importance; relevant for economy and SEZ policy. - Tamil Nadu government promoted seven IAS officers without Centre's approval, Union Ministry tells Madras HC
— The Union Ministry informed the Chief Justice's Bench that appropriate administrative action would be taken; relevant for Centre-State relations and IAS cadre rules under All India Services Act. - EC begins preparations for bypolls to five vacant Assembly seats in Tamil Nadu
— The Election Commission has initiated groundwork for filling five vacancies; important for elections and constitutional provisions on bypolls (Article 151). - 10 monitoring teams formed to address recurring power cuts in Chennai: Minister Nirmalkumar
— The Tamil Nadu government constituted dedicated teams to tackle power outages in Chennai, highlighting urban infrastructure governance.
India — National
- India summons U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission after attack on commercial vessel Settebello off Oman
— India lodged a strong protest after two Indian seafarers were killed and one went missing following a U.S. military strike on the ship; MEA condemned the attack — critical for India-U.S. relations and maritime security. - Delhi High Court grants bail to Kashmiri human-rights activist Khurram Parvez in UAPA case
— The court noted allegations were based solely on a co-accused-turned-approver's statement yet to be tested at trial; important for UAPA jurisprudence and civil liberties. - Delhi High Court quashes Delhi Police and ED cases against NewsClick, calls continuation "gross abuse of process of law"
— Justice Neena Bansal Krishna's order has significant implications for press freedom and misuse of economic offences law; relevant for judiciary and fundamental rights. - Congress approaches Supreme Court over rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha nomination in Madhya Pradesh
— The party alleged a "premeditated conspiracy" and 62 MLAs plan to meet President Murmu; relevant for parliamentary procedure and RS election rules. - Bristol, York and UNSW Sydney get approval to set up campuses in India
— Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the move advances the NEP 2020 internationalisation vision; important for education policy and NEP 2020. - PM Modi credits "public maturity" for NDA's 12-year stable rule
— On the occasion of 12 years of NDA government (since June 2014), PM Modi highlighted youth, women, middle class and farmer welfare as priorities; relevant for polity and governance. - Hindu Kush Himalaya region to face drier monsoon but increased climate-induced hazard risks: New analysis
— A new study warns of altered precipitation patterns in the HKH region; critical for geography, disaster management and climate policy questions.
Economy & Finance
- Fitch cuts India's FY27 growth projection to 6.4% from 7.4% in FY26
— Fitch cited the U.S.–Iran conflict's impact on oil supplies, rising prices eroding real incomes, and dampened consumer spending as key reasons; important for macroeconomics and growth data. - Gross FDI into India hits record ₹95 billion in FY26, but net FDI inflows only $7.7 billion
— The gap between gross and net FDI reflects high repatriation/disinvestment outflows; critical for balance of payments and FDI policy questions. - India's current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4 amid rising gold import bill and FPI outflows
— The narrowing of the surplus was driven by higher gold imports and foreign investor exits; relevant for external sector and RBI data. - India's Index of Industrial Production (IIP) April growth rises to 4.9% under new series (vs. 3.2% in March)
— The new IIP series shows improvement in industrial output; key statistic for economy GS and prelims. - Government directs oil companies to build 30-day LPG reserves amid Strait of Hormuz supply risks
— The Centre's precautionary measure reflects the impact of U.S.–Iran conflict on India's energy security; critical for energy policy and West Asia crisis. - Equity Mutual Fund net inflows hit 12-month low of ₹22,908 crore in May
— Inflows fell sharply from ₹38,440 crore in April, indicating investor caution; relevant for capital markets and SEBI/AMFI data. - Centre likely to remove 11% import duty on cotton as prices soar amid West Asia crisis
— The move aims to ease textile sector raw material costs; relevant for trade policy, agriculture and manufacturing.
Science & Technology
- India's reservoirs can host 102 GW of floating solar capacity: First national assessment
— The study found that floating solar panels require three to four times less land than ground-mounted systems; key for renewable energy targets and UPSC energy policy questions. - NASA announces Artemis III crew, including an Italian astronaut, with SpaceX and Blue Origin mooncraft
— Artemis III will test spacecraft dockings in Earth orbit and is scheduled for launch in late 2027; relevant for space science and international cooperation. - Human contribution to global warming was at its highest ever recorded level in 2025: Study
— A new scientific study confirms 2025 as the peak year for anthropogenic warming contribution; important for environment GS and climate negotiations context.
Environment
- India pushes for dialogue on climate finance and adaptation at Bonn UNFCCC SB64 talks
— At the 64th session of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies, India aligned with the G-77 and China and the Like-Minded Developing Countries (LMDC) bloc on finance and adaptation demands; key for international environment law and climate diplomacy. - Budget 2026–27: Air quality management outlay cut by 10%; pollution control funding also reduced
— The reduction in environment-related budget allocations raises concerns about India's urban air quality targets; relevant for environment policy and fiscal priorities. - Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz, threatening global oil supply chains
— India, which imports significant crude via this route, faces energy security risks, prompting the 30-day LPG stockpiling order; critical for energy-environment-geopolitics nexus.
Sports
- Women's T20 World Cup 2026 — India seek historic performance
— Despite recent series losses in South Africa and England, India's women's team is preparing for a strong World Cup campaign; important for cricket and women's sports awareness. - FIFA World Cup 2026 — Tournament expansion debate: Will 48-team format improve quality?
— The expanded 48-team FIFA World Cup is underway in the U.S., Canada and Mexico; relevant for sports GS and international events. - India vs Afghanistan Test series — Afghanistan's Test cricket challenges highlighted
— Afghanistan's limited Test opportunities and structural challenges were analysed ahead of their Test against India; relevant for cricket governance.
Appointments & Awards
- Former Madhya Pradesh Supreme Court judge K.T. Thomas to receive Padma Vibhushan
— Justice K.T. Thomas, known for landmark judgments including in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, is among eight Malayalees receiving Padma awards; important for awards and judiciary. - Former AIADMK Minister P. Benjamin joins DMK
— The defection of a senior AIADMK leader to the ruling DMK reflects continued political realignment in Tamil Nadu post-2026 elections; relevant for Tamil Nadu polity.
(Note: Appointments section headline on Zakir Husain refers to the late President/Bharat Ratna awardee — a past figure, not a new appointment; included only as context if Britannica reference relates to a current affairs peg.)
International
- Iran announces closure of Strait of Hormuz; U.S. strikes multiple targets inside Iran
— The U.S. military struck Iranian targets citing Iran's "unwarranted aggression"; Iran retaliated by targeting bases in Bahrain and Kuwait and declared Hormuz closed — direct impact on India's oil imports and regional security. - India summons U.S. Embassy's Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks over killing of Indian seafarers near Oman
— Two Indian seafarers died and one is missing after a U.S. strike on commercial vessel Settebello; India's MEA lodged a formal strong protest, straining India-U.S. ties. - Mirwaiz Umar Farooq expresses concern over deadly violence in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, calls for dialogue
— The Hurriyat leader urged PoK authorities to resolve unrest peacefully rather than through arrests; relevant for J&K affairs and India's position on PoK.
- Quick Revision:
- 🔴 Strait of Hormuz crisis: U.S. struck Iran; Iran declared Strait of Hormuz closed — India lost 2 seafarers in attack on MV Settebello off Oman; India summoned U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Jason Meeks.
- 📊 Key numbers: Gross FDI into India in FY26 = $95 billion (record); IIP April 2026 = 4.9%; Equity MF net inflows May 2026 = ₹22,908 crore (12-month low); Fitch FY27 growth forecast = 6.4%.
- 🌿 Tamil Nadu first: TN launched India's first Urban Greening Policy; TN SEZ exports hit record ₹2.2 lakh crore in 2025–26; India's floating solar potential assessed at 102 GW in first national study.