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Current Affairs — Monday, 6 July 2026
35 items
Tamil Nadu
- TN Government Announces Cooperative Crop Loan Waiver up to ₹50,000
— CM Vijay's government announced a waiver on cooperative crop loans up to ₹50,000, providing relief to farm borrowers in Tamil Nadu. (Relevance: State agriculture/fiscal policy) - TNRERA Chairperson Shiv Das Meena and Two Members Resign
— The Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority chairperson and two members, appointed during the previous DMK government, stepped down amid leadership transition. (Relevance: Regulatory bodies, RERA Act 2016) - CM Vijay's NEP Stance — Takes Cue from DMK Approach
— The TVK government is reported to be continuing a cautious stance on the National Education Policy, mirroring the previous administration's position. (Relevance: Centre–State relations, Education policy) - TN to Move KMUT Beneficiaries Above 60 to Pension Scheme; Aid Hiked to ₹1,500
— The state government announced that beneficiaries of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) aged above 60 will be migrated to the pension scheme, with monthly assistance raised to ₹1,500. (Relevance: Social welfare schemes, women's welfare) - State Highways Inaugurates ₹20.81-Crore ROB in Tirupattur
— A Road Over Bridge jointly constructed by Southern Railway and the State Highways Projects Wing — sanctioned in 2020 — was opened in Tirupattur district. (Relevance: Infrastructure, Centre–State coordination) - Over 230 Irula Families in Ariyalur Earn Income Through Cashew Harvesting Initiative
— The Tribal Welfare Department facilitated financial support for Irula community members to participate in public auctions for Tamil Nadu Forest Plantation Corporation cashew plantations. (Relevance: Tribal welfare, forest-based livelihood)
India — National
- Mumbai–Pune Rail Services Suspended After Karjat–Lonavala Landslides
— All three Central Railway lines in the Karjat–Lonavala section were affected by monsoon landslides, forcing cancellation, diversion, and regulation of several long-distance trains. (Relevance: Disaster management, railway operations) - IMD Issues Red Alert for Coastal Maharashtra, Gujarat, and Chhattisgarh; Multiple States on Alert
— Heavy rainfall disrupted air traffic in Mumbai; civic body ordered schools and colleges shut on July 6; Himachal Pradesh, Kerala, and Odisha also placed on alert. (Relevance: IMD, NDMA, disaster preparedness) - MeitY Issues Stern Notice to Meta Over Child Sexual Abuse Material in Instagram Ads
— The Ministry of Electronics and IT ordered Instagram to disable all ads promoting or facilitating access to CSAM and demanded a detailed explanation within seven days. (Relevance: IT Act, MeitY, online safety regulation) - Agnipath Scheme: Armed Forces Seek Higher Retention of Agniveers After 4-Year Tenure
— The three services have formally requested the government to expand the proportion of Agniveers retained beyond the initial four-year contract period. (Relevance: Defence policy, Agnipath scheme) - J&K Minister Vows Strict Action Over School Library Books 'Glorifying' Separatists
— A Jammu & Kashmir minister directed police action and a publisher search after separatist-sympathising content was found in school library books. (Relevance: J&K administration, national security, education policy) - NFHS-6 Data: Exclusive Breastfeeding Rates in India Declining Despite Improved Institutional Deliveries
— National Family Health Survey-6 data reveals persistent gaps in postnatal nutrition support, pointing to weaknesses in India's maternal health programmes. (Relevance: Public health, GS Paper 2 — health policy) - Puri–Koraput Express and Brahmapur–Udhna Amrit Bharat Express Launched
— Two new train services were announced under the Amrit Bharat Express initiative, enhancing rail connectivity in Odisha and Gujarat corridors. (Relevance: Railway ministry, Amrit Bharat scheme)
Economy & Finance
- India–UK Trade Pact Rules Notified: 99% of India's Exports to Get Duty-Free Access
— The Finance Ministry notified rules for determination of origin of goods under the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) with the UK, covering nearly the entire trade basket. (Relevance: India–UK FTA, Commerce Ministry, trade policy) - India's Services PMI Drops to 17-Month Low of 57.4 in June 2026
— HSBC Chief India Economist Pranjul Bhandari noted the decline reflects weaker domestic demand and more challenging market conditions, though the index remains above the 50-expansion threshold. (Relevance: PMI data, economic indicators) - GST Completes 9 Years: Revenue Up 14% in June 2026, but Domestic Sales Lag
— GST collections grew 14% year-on-year in June 2026, but experts flagged that growth was driven by imported goods inflation rather than strong domestic consumption. (Relevance: GST, indirect taxation, fiscal policy) - Goldman Sachs Raises India's GDP Growth Forecast
— Goldman Sachs revised upward its GDP growth projection for India, reflecting resilient macroeconomic fundamentals; FM Nirmala Sitharaman credited middle-class consumption as a key growth driver at a panel in France. (Relevance: GDP, economic outlook) - India's Current Account Surplus Narrows to $7.1 Billion in Q4 amid Rising Gold Imports
— The current account surplus shrank due to a higher gold import bill and foreign investor outflows, signalling external sector pressure. (Relevance: Balance of payments, RBI, external sector)
Science & Technology
- ISRO Successfully Conducts First SOLVE Ground Test for Gaganyaan Mission
— ISRO tested the Solid Motor-based SOLVE (Solid rocket motor-based test platform) to validate the deceleration and parachute system of the Gaganyaan Crew Module under varied conditions. (Relevance: ISRO, Gaganyaan, human spaceflight) - Scientists Create Synthetic Cell That Can Eat, Grow, and Divide
— Researchers developed a synthetic cell beginning as a liposome embedded with the PURE protein-making system, enabling the cell to convert DNA into proteins and self-replicate — a landmark in synthetic biology. (Relevance: Science & Technology, biotechnology) - Dolly the Sheep — 30 Years Since Birth of First Cloned Mammal (July 5, 1996)
— Dolly was born on July 5, 1996, cloned from an adult somatic cell by scientists at the Roslin Institute, Scotland — marking a milestone in cloning and genetic science. (Relevance: Science history, biotechnology) - AI-Powered Tools to Accelerate Missing Persons Investigations
— Experts highlighted that AI tools can significantly improve the speed and accuracy of tracing missing persons, particularly in time-critical situations, with potential for integration into police systems. (Relevance: Technology in governance, law enforcement)
Environment
- Kaziranga's Veteran Elephant Given Guard of Honour at Final Rites
— A celebrated elephant that had faced off with tigers and patrolled Kaziranga National Park for decades was laid to rest with a guard of honour by forest staff. (Relevance: Wildlife conservation, Kaziranga — UNESCO World Heritage Site) - Union Environment Minister Inaugurates 18 Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi
— On the occasion of World Environment Day 2026, the Union and Delhi governments jointly launched major green initiatives including 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across Delhi. (Relevance: Environment Ministry, urban greening, World Environment Day — June 5) - RBI Monthly Bulletin Flags Monsoon Shortfall Risk to Growth and Inflation
— The RBI's bulletin warned that an El Niño-linked monsoon shortfall could hurt agricultural output, reduce rural incomes, dent aggregate demand, and stoke food inflation. (Relevance: RBI, climate-economy linkage, food security)
Sports
- Neymar Announces International Retirement After Brazil's FIFA World Cup 2026 Exit
— Brazil's all-time leading scorer Neymar retired from international football following Brazil's elimination from the FIFA World Cup 2026, which is the first edition to feature 48 nations. (Relevance: FIFA World Cup 2026, major sporting event) - England vs Mexico — FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Underway
— Mexico entered the knockout stage with a perfect defensive record (zero goals conceded in four group games), hosting the match with home-ground advantage. (Relevance: FIFA World Cup 2026) - Gurnoor's 10-Wicket Match Haul Helps India-A Seal Series
— Indian pace bowler Gurnoor claimed a 10-wicket match haul to guide India-A to a series win, showcasing emerging domestic talent. (Relevance: Cricket, India-A team) - India in T20I Series: Bishnoi's Three No-Balls Cost India in Second T20I vs England
— Wicketkeeper-batter Kishan acknowledged India needs to adapt to conditions better after England's Bethell scored a match-winning knock, aided by three no-balls from leg-spinner Bishnoi. (Relevance: Cricket — India vs England T20I series)
Appointments & Awards
- Justice M. Fathima Beevi Conferred Padma Bhushan
— Justice M. Fathima Beevi, the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India, was conferred the Padma Bhushan — recognising her historic contribution to the Indian judiciary. (Relevance: Padma Awards, Supreme Court history, women in judiciary) - Justice K.T. Thomas to Receive Padma Vibhushan
— Retired Supreme Court Justice K.T. Thomas, known for his landmark judgments including in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, was conferred the Padma Vibhushan. (Relevance: Padma Awards, judiciary) - Bhagat Singh Koshyari to Receive Padma Bhushan from President Murmu
— Former Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari was awarded the Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu. (Relevance: Padma Awards, Governors)
International
- Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei Killed in Israeli Airstrike; Funeral Proceedings Underway
— Ayatollah Khamenei and four family members were killed on February 28 in Israeli airstrikes based on US intelligence; massive funeral crowds gathered at Tehran's Grand Mosalla on July 6. (Relevance: West Asia geopolitics, India's energy security, Iran–Israel conflict) - China and Russia to Hold Joint Naval Drills in Yellow Sea (July 6–13)
— The Russian Pacific Fleet announced joint naval exercises with China in the Yellow Sea — separating China from the Korean Peninsula — signalling deepening strategic coordination. (Relevance: India's strategic environment, Indo-Pacific security) - Next Round of US–Iran Nuclear Talks Likely in Islamabad on July 11
— Technical-level talks between the United States and Iran are expected to be held in Pakistan's capital, with a final decision on venue pending. (Relevance: Nuclear diplomacy, India's neighbourhood, West Asia)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔹 ISRO successfully conducted the first SOLVE ground test for the Gaganyaan Crew Module parachute deceleration system on July 6, 2026.
- 🔹 Justice M. Fathima Beevi — first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India — conferred Padma Bhushan; Justice K.T. Thomas conferred Padma Vibhushan.
- 🔹 India–UK trade pact (CETA) rules notified: 99% of India's exports to the UK will get duty-free access; India's Services PMI fell to a 17-month low of 57.4 in June 2026.