APPSC (Andhra Pradesh) Current Affairs — All time
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Fri, 05 Jun 2026
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.
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.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Hardeep Puri launches India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle by Maruti Suzuki
On 4 June 2026 in New Delhi, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched India's first flex-fuel passenger vehicle, made by Maruti Suzuki, in the presence of Nitin Gadkari.
India and UK launch Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory
On 4 June 2026 in New Delhi, Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy and UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper launched the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO).
PM Surya Ghar marks two years; 75 lakh households targeted by December 2026
On 4 June 2026, marking two years of PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said the scheme has crossed 40 lakh households and targets 75 lakh by December 2026.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
Cabinet approves ₹10,000 crore Price Stabilisation Fund for ATF pricing for Scheduled Indian Airlines
On 3 June 2026, the Union Cabinet approved one-time budgetary support of up to ₹10,000 crore, as interest-free advances to Oil Marketing Companies, to stabilise ATF prices for Scheduled Indian Airlines amid fuel price volatility from the West Asia crisis.
World Bicycle Day 2026: Mansukh Mandaviya leads cycling ride at JLN Stadium
On World Bicycle Day, 3 June 2026, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya cycled with Sports Ministry and SAI staff at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi; the Ministry gave this year's theme as 'Cycling for a Greener Future'.
National Panchayat Awards 2025 conferred on 42 Panchayats in New Delhi; 22 are women-led
On 3 June 2026 in New Delhi, Panchayati Raj Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh conferred the National Panchayat Awards 2025 on 42 Panchayats, 22 of them led by women.
India and South Africa agree to scale up cooperation in AI, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing
On 3 June 2026, Union Minister Jitendra Singh and South Africa's Deputy Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina agreed to scale up cooperation in future technologies, with AI, digital infrastructure and advanced manufacturing as key priorities.
Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Puri address launch of Hero MotoCorp's first flex-fuel motorcycles
On 3 June 2026 in New Delhi, Union Ministers Nitin Gadkari and Hardeep Singh Puri addressed the launch of Hero MotoCorp's first flex-fuel motorcycles.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: reform-linked MoUs signed with Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and Nagaland
On 2 June 2026, reform-linked MoUs under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 were signed with four States (Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland) and one UT (Puducherry) for a Gram Panchayat-led, service-based model of rural water supply.
DRDO and IAF conduct successful flight-tests of RudraM-II air-to-surface missile
On 2 June 2026, DRDO and the Indian Air Force successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions, with ITR Chandipur confirming all objectives.
South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile calls on President Murmu on first visit to India
On 2 June 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, South Africa's Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, on his first visit to India, called on President Droupadi Murmu, who noted that South Africa was the first country with which India established a Strategic Partnership, in 1997.
BHASHINI, Current AI and Kalpa Impact launch VYOMA Innovation Challenge for multilingual edge AI
On 2 June 2026, the Digital India BHASHINI Division with Current AI and Kalpa Impact launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge for open-source, multilingual, voice-first AI that works offline, building on the Sunno Sutra handheld device.
Jitendra Singh and Thuringia Minister-President Mario Voigt discuss quantum communication and photonics
On 2 June 2026, Mario Voigt, Minister-President of the German State of Thuringia, called on Union Minister Jitendra Singh to explore cooperation in quantum communication, photonics, space technologies and deep-tech innovation.
Amit Shah meets Nepalese delegation led by Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Rabi Lamichhane
On 2 June 2026 in New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah met a Nepalese delegation led by Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, and congratulated him on the RSP's election victory.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026
India–Oman CEPA enters into force on 1 June 2026
The India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), signed in Muscat on 18 December 2025, entered into force on 1 June 2026, giving zero-duty access to 99.38% of India's exports to Oman.
President appoints five new Supreme Court judges under Article 124(2)
By notifications dated 1 June 2026 under Article 124(2), the President appointed four High Court Chief Justices and senior advocate Venkita Subramani Mohana as judges of the Supreme Court.
PM Modi holds talks with Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing; joint statement issued
On 1 June 2026 in New Delhi, PM Narendra Modi held talks with Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing, who chose India for his first foreign visit as President (30 May–3 June 2026).
First IIP release on new base 2022-23: April 2026 growth at 4.9%
On 1 June 2026, MoSPI released the first Index of Industrial Production on the new base year 2022-23, showing 4.9% growth in April 2026, led by 6.2% growth in manufacturing.
ANRF launches ₹200-crore MAHA Water Mission for water-sector startups
On 1 June 2026 in New Delhi, Dr Jitendra Singh launched the ₹200-crore Anusandhan National Research Foundation–Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA Water Mission to support startups in the water sector.
Second India–Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue held in New Delhi
On 1 June 2026, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and Australian Deputy PM and Defence Minister Richard Marles co-chaired the second India–Australia Defence Ministers' Dialogue at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi.
Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry heads Central Air Command; Maj Gen Rachel Thomas becomes ADG, Military Nursing Service
On 1 June 2026, Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry took over as AOC-in-C, Central Air Command, and Maj Gen Rachel Thomas as Additional Director General, Military Nursing Service.
Sun, 31 May 2026
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan becomes the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff
Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as the 27th Chief of the Naval Staff on 31 May 2026, succeeding Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi.
General NS Raja Subramani takes charge as India's third Chief of Defence Staff
On 31 May 2026 General NS Raja Subramani assumed charge as the third Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.
Relics of Buddha's chief disciples Sariputra and Mahamoggallana enshrined in Mongolia
On Buddha Purnima, 31 May 2026, the holy relics of Arhat Sariputra and Arhat Mahamoggallana from India were enshrined at Gandantegchenling Monastery, Ulaanbaatar, for a ten-day exposition.
World No Tobacco Day 2026: 'Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction'
World No Tobacco Day was observed on 31 May 2026 with the WHO theme 'Unmasking the appeal – countering nicotine and tobacco addiction'.
Malta: Labour Party under PM Robert Abela wins a record fourth consecutive term
Results announced on 31 May 2026 showed Malta's Labour Party, led by Prime Minister Robert Abela, winning an unprecedented fourth consecutive term in the snap general election.
ECI holds 2nd National Conference of its Counsels at IIIDEM, New Delhi
Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar inaugurated the 2nd National Conference of Counsels representing the Election Commission of India at IIIDEM, New Delhi, on 31 May 2026.