CTET Current Affairs — Last 6 months
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Sat, 06 Jun 2026
India and Nepal launch UPI–NPI peer-to-peer remittance linkage in New Delhi
On 6 June 2026 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal jointly launched the peer-to-peer linkage between India's UPI and Nepal's National Payments Interface (NPI) for cross-border personal remittances.
Mirra Andreeva wins Roland-Garros 2026 for maiden Grand Slam title
On 6 June 2026 on Court Philippe-Chatrier in Paris, 19-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva beat Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 to win the Roland-Garros women's singles title.
Mandaviya and Delhi CM address MY Bharat Youth Convention at Thyagaraj Sports Complex
On 6 June 2026 at Thyagaraj Sports Complex, New Delhi, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Delhi CM Rekha Gupta addressed the 'Youth for Viksit Bharat: MY Bharat Youth Convention' attended by over 6,000 young people.
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.
Thu, 04 Jun 2026
Amit Shah chairs 73rd Plenary Session of North Eastern Council in Shillong
On 4 June 2026 in Shillong, Meghalaya, Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC).
APEDA facilitates first export of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand to the UK
On 4 June 2026 in Kolkata, APEDA flagged off the first commercial consignment of fresh mangoes from Jharkhand, 1.5 tonnes of Amrapali mangoes from an all-women FPC in Simdega, to the United Kingdom.
University of Liverpool gets Letter of Approval for Bengaluru campus
On 4 June 2026, the Ministry of Education handed the University of Liverpool (UK) the Letter of Approval to establish its branch campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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.
PM Modi declares open the first World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad
On 4 June 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared open the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, via video conferencing.
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.
Former Lok Sabha Secretary-General and constitutional expert Subhash C. Kashyap dies at 97
On 4 June 2026 in New Delhi, former Lok Sabha Secretary-General and constitutional expert Dr Subhash C. Kashyap died at his Sainik Farm residence aged 97.
West Bengal Legislative Assembly becomes 33rd Legislature to join NeVA
On 4 June 2026, a tripartite MoU was signed for implementing the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly, making it the 33rd Legislature to join.
MY Bharat gets Guinness World Records title for largest online quiz participation in a week
On 4 June 2026 at Shram Shakti Bhawan, New Delhi, MY Bharat received the Guinness World Records title for 'Most Users to Take an Online Quiz in One Week' with 390,812 participants.
Wed, 03 Jun 2026
D. K. Shivakumar sworn in as 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka
On 3 June 2026 at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru, Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot administered the oath to D. K. Shivakumar as the 25th Chief Minister of Karnataka, along with 13 ministers including G. Parameshwara.
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'.
Cabinet approves 4-laning of Armoor–Jagtial–Mancherial (NH-63) and Jagtial–Karimnagar (NH-563) in Telangana
On 3 June 2026, the CCEA approved widening of the Armoor–Jagtial–Mancherial section of NH-63 (Hybrid Annuity) and the Jagtial–Karimnagar section of NH-563 (BOT-Toll) to four lanes in Telangana: 190.76 km at ₹7,597.16 crore.
Cabinet approves Rameshwar–Paradeep coastal highway in Odisha at ₹8,300.79 crore on Hybrid Annuity Mode
On 3 June 2026, the CCEA approved a new coastal highway from Rameshwar to Paradeep in Odisha in two packages on Hybrid Annuity Mode at a capital cost of ₹8,300.79 crore.
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.