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Current Affairs — Tuesday, 30 June 2026
33 items
Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay directs Collectors and SPs to tackle crime without political interference
— Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay stressed cracking down on drug trafficking, plunder of natural resources, and ordered impartial action regardless of a person's political standing. (GS Paper 2 — State governance, law & order) - Tamil Nadu to continue free bus pass scheme for students
— The TVK government confirmed continuity of the free bus pass scheme for students, signalling policy continuity from the previous administration. (GS Paper 2 — Welfare schemes, state policy) - Tamil Nadu to shift KMUT beneficiaries above 60 to pension scheme; monthly aid hiked to ₹1,500
— Elder beneficiaries of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam will be migrated to the pension framework with an enhanced monthly assistance. (GS Paper 2 — Social security, women welfare schemes) - TVK government confirms no change in two-language policy
— A Tamil Nadu minister stated the TVK government will follow the state's long-held two-language policy, rejecting the three-language formula of NEP. (GS Paper 2 — Language policy, Centre-State relations; NEP 2020) - MDMK's Vaiko urges CM Vijay to reject PM SHRI's three-language scheme
— MDMK chief Vaiko wrote to CM Vijay urging rejection of the PM SHRI school scheme citing Hindi imposition concerns. (GS Paper 2 — Education policy, federalism) - 41 migrant workers from Jharkhand stranded in Tamil Nadu after ammonia leak at Tiruvallur firm
— Tiruvallur district officials have sought help from Jharkhand government repeatedly to facilitate workers' return but received no response. (GS Paper 2 — Inter-state migrant workers, labour rights)
India — National
- Army to raise 'Baaz Battalions' for surveillance
— The Indian Army will form new specialist drone battalions built on existing RPA Flights, comprising trained personnel to operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft systems. (GS Paper 3 — Internal security, defence modernisation, drone policy) - JKLF chief Yasin Malik named in chargesheet in 1990 Sarla Bhat killing case
— The J&K State Investigation Agency filed charges against Malik and four others including Khurshid Ahmad Chalkoo in the decades-old case. (GS Paper 3 — Internal security, J&K) - CJI Surya Kant: Courts must remain vigilant guardians of constitutional supremacy
— Chief Justice Surya Kant made the statement while speaking in Sweden, underscoring judicial independence. (GS Paper 2 — Judiciary, constitutional provisions) - India leads democracies in transparent polls: CEC Gyanesh Kumar
— Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar asserted India's electoral process is among the most transparent globally. (GS Paper 2 — Election Commission, Model Code of Conduct) - CBSE relaxes three-language policy for Classes 7–9; allows two foreign language options
— The current Class 10 batch is exempted; the revised policy permits students to substitute a third Indian language with a foreign language. (GS Paper 2 — Education policy, NEP 2020) - Bengal passes preventive detention Bill; CM Suvendu Adhikari defends law
— The West Bengal government can now detain persons for up to one year to prevent anti-social activity; Trinamool Congress calls it unconstitutional. (GS Paper 2 — Fundamental Rights, Article 22, preventive detention) - I&B Ministry sets up panel to boost film industry; Prasoon Joshi to chair
— The Ministry also prepared model State Cinema Regulations for adoption by states; the group will suggest measures to strengthen the sector. (GS Paper 2 — Ministry of Information and Broadcasting)
Economy & Finance
- Union Cabinet approves ₹30,000 crore additional investment in NIIF
— Total government commitment to the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund now rises to ₹60,000 crore; aimed at new fund creation. (GS Paper 3 — Infrastructure financing, NIIF) - IIP growth quickens to five-month high of 5.1%
— The Index of Industrial Production showed broad-based cross-sector improvements; MoSPI also revised the new IIP series, with April industrial growth revised to 4.9% from 3.2% in March. (GS Paper 3 — Indian Economy, industrial output) - Goldman Sachs hikes India's GDP growth forecast
— The investment bank revised upward its projection for India's economic growth, reflecting improved macro fundamentals. (GS Paper 3 — GDP, economic survey indicators) - India's current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4
— The narrowing was driven by a rising gold import bill and foreign investor outflows. (GS Paper 3 — Balance of Payments, current account) - Centre lifts restrictions on petrol and diesel sale to industrial/commercial consumers from July 1
— The government had imposed restrictions earlier in June amid supply concerns; the easing signals normalisation. (GS Paper 3 — Petroleum sector, energy policy) - RBI Monthly Bulletin warns monsoon shortfall could weigh on growth and inflation outlook
— The RBI flagged risks to food inflation and GDP if the monsoon deficit persists. (GS Paper 3 — RBI, monetary policy, inflation)
Science & Technology
- NASA rover detects potential signs of ancient life on Mars
— Evidence from the Neretva Vallis channel suggests organic matter could be more widespread on Mars than previously thought, marking a significant astrobiology development. (GS Paper 3 — Space science) - Army's Baaz Battalions to specialise in Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems
— The new battalions will manage drones for surveillance, marking a structural shift in India's military drone capability. (GS Paper 3 — Defence technology, DRDO-Army integration) - New coffee hybrid 'Libex' developed to withstand higher temperatures
— Libex can grow in warmer temperatures and wider rainfall ranges than Arabica or Robusta, offering climate-resilience for the coffee sector. (GS Paper 3 — Agriculture, climate-resilient crops) - Experts raise ecological and privacy concerns over drone use for wildlife monitoring
— Kerala Forest Department uses drones for monitoring; experts call for regulatory safeguards to protect wildlife behaviour and citizen privacy. (GS Paper 3 — Technology in governance, wildlife management)
Environment
- Radio-tagged white-rumped vulture dies of electrocution in Nilgiris
— The vulture, which failed to acclimatise after release near Mudumalai Tiger Reserve, died after exploratory forays toward Kalhatty; highlights electrocution as a threat to endangered raptors. (GS Paper 3 — Wildlife conservation, endangered species) - CSE-DTE launch State of Environment (SOE) in Figures 2026
— Released on the eve of World Environment Day, the report tracks India's environmental indicators across key sectors. (GS Paper 3 — Environment reports, CSE)
Sports
- FIFA World Cup 2026: Paraguay eliminates Germany on penalty kicks
— In the Round of 32, Paraguay pulled off the tournament's biggest upset, ending Germany's campaign; Paraguay had last reached the quarter-finals in 2010. (GS — Sports current affairs) - FIFA World Cup 2026: Brazil beats Japan with Martinelli's last-gasp goal
— Brazil progressed to the pre-quarterfinals after Casemiro equalised and substitute Martinelli scored a late winner for the Selecao. (GS — Sports current affairs) - FIFA World Cup 2026: Netherlands vs Morocco clash in Round of 32
— The 2026 edition features 48 nations for the first time in FIFA World Cup history, with the expanded format now in the knockout stages. (GS — Sports; FIFA World Cup format change)
Appointments & Awards
- Justice K.T. Thomas to receive Padma Vibhushan
— The former Supreme Court judge, known for his landmark judgments including a dissenting note urging mercy for Rajiv Gandhi's killers, is among the awardees. (GS Paper 2 — Honours and awards, Judiciary) - B. Manickam Tagore assumes charge as TNCC President
— The Congress MP from Virudhunagar assumed charge as Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president in Chennai, stating the objective of making Rahul Gandhi PM in 2029. (GS Paper 2 — Political parties, Tamil Nadu)
International
- US-India trade deal in final steps: US envoy Sergio Gor
— The US Ambassador to India cited the strong personal rapport between President Trump and PM Modi as the key driver; a bilateral trade deal is described as near-finalisation. (GS Paper 2 — India-US relations, bilateral trade) - US and Iran pause strikes but disagree over next steps; hostilities persist in Strait of Hormuz
— An interim deal remains fragile; Iran's expert delegation heads to Doha; the tensions have geopolitical implications for global oil supply and India's energy security. (GS Paper 2 — India's foreign policy, energy security, West Asia) - US Supreme Court upholds $5 million Trump sex assault judgment
— The top US court confirmed the Manhattan civil court verdict that found Donald Trump liable for sexual assault on E. Jean Carroll in 1996. (GS — International affairs)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔹 Union Cabinet raised NIIF investment by ₹30,000 crore, taking total government commitment to ₹60,000 crore
- 🔹 IIP growth hit a five-month high of 5.1%; India's current account surplus in Q4 stood at $7.1 billion
- 🔹 FIFA World Cup 2026 is the first edition with 48 nations; Paraguay eliminated Germany in the Round of 32 on penalties