Current Affairs — 05 June 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 05 Jun 2026
World Environment Day 2026: Azerbaijan hosts, focus on climate action
On 5 June 2026, World Environment Day was marked worldwide with the official commemoration hosted by Azerbaijan in Baku and a UNEP campaign focused on climate action (#NowForClimate).
Surha Tal (Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary) in Ballia becomes India's 100th Ramsar site
On 5 June 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the designation of Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh, as India's 100th Ramsar site.
India's real GDP grew 7.7% in 2025-26, Q4 growth at 7.8%: MoSPI provisional estimates
On 5 June 2026, MoSPI released Provisional Estimates showing real GDP growth of 7.7% in 2025-26 and 7.8% in the January–March 2026 quarter.
India's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre opens in Jammu
On 5 June 2026 in Jammu, Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India's seventh Regional Meteorological Centre, which will serve Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh.
Major Abhilasha Barak receives UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award
On 5 June 2026 at UN Headquarters in New York, Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak received the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award from Secretary-General António Guterres.
PM Modi launches projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in Surat
On 5 June 2026 in Surat, Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth over ₹18,800 crore in the road, power and industrial sectors.
Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess
On 5 June 2026 in Oslo, R. Praggnanandhaa beat Vincent Keymer in the final round to win Norway Chess 2026 with 18 points, becoming the first Indian to win the title.
PM Modi launches projects worth around ₹2,970 crore in Daman; opens Namo Airport terminal
On 5 June 2026 in Daman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched projects worth around ₹2,970 crore and inaugurated a modern terminal building at Namo Airport and the Namo Hospital.
18 Namo Oxygen Parks inaugurated in Delhi on World Environment Day
On 5 June 2026 at Namo Oxygen Park, Maidangarhi, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across Delhi.
E85 fuel rollout begins at 48 public sector OMC outlets
On 5 June 2026 in New Delhi, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched E85 fuel, with the rollout starting at 48 retail outlets of public sector oil marketing companies.
Nominations for Padma Awards-2027 open till 31 July 2026
On 5 June 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs said nominations for the Padma Awards-2027, open since 15 March 2026, will be accepted online till 31 July 2026.