State Staff Selection Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026
Jyotiraditya Scindia launches Mission 'Senehjori' to make Assam's Muga silk a global luxury brand
On 2 June 2026, DoNER Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and the Assam Chief Minister launched Mission 'Senehjori', a cluster-based initiative with an estimated ₹396–411 crore investment over three years to turn Assam's Muga silk into a high-value luxury textile ecosystem.
J. P. Nadda addresses 2nd convocation of AIIMS Bathinda; inaugurates PET-CT and second HELA facility
On 2 June 2026, Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda addressed the 2nd Convocation of AIIMS Bathinda, Punjab, and inaugurated a PET-CT facility and a second HELA facility for cancer care.
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.
Telangana revised minimum wages under Code on Wages take effect from 1 June 2026
Telangana's revised minimum wages under the Code on Wages, 2019 came into effect on 1 June 2026, with four skill categories, three zones and e-commerce, courier and LPG distribution brought under the wage net.
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.
Bullet train: MT-07 mountain tunnel breakthrough in Palghar on 1 June 2026
On 1 June 2026, NHSRCL achieved the breakthrough of the 417-metre Mountain Tunnel-07 at Ambesari village, Dahanu taluka, Palghar district, Maharashtra, for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Bullet Train Project.
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty takes over as 20th Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command
On 1 June 2026 at Sri Vijaya Puram, Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman & Nicobar Command, India's only Tri-Service Operational Command.
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.
PM SVANidhi completes six years; over 75.5 lakh street vendors benefited
PM SVANidhi, the micro-credit scheme for street vendors of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs launched in June 2020, completed six years; the occasion was marked in Agartala on 31 May 2026.
RCB beat Gujarat Titans by 5 wickets to win IPL 2026, their second straight title
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the IPL 2026 final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on 31 May 2026 to retain the title.
Veteran playback singer Suman Kalyanpur passes away at 89 in Mumbai
Veteran Hindi film playback singer Suman Kalyanpur died at her home in Mumbai on 31 May 2026 at the age of 89; Maharashtra gave her a funeral with full State honours.
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.
'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' to be launched nationally from Ramsiya village, Raisen (MP) on 1 June
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the nationwide 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' would begin on 1 June 2026 from Ramsiya village in Raisen district, Madhya Pradesh.
SIR Phase III: enumeration starts in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur
Under Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, the enumeration phase began on 30 May 2026 in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim and Manipur.
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'.
Sat, 30 May 2026
Maiden multilateral Exercise PRAGATI 2026 concludes at Umroi, Meghalaya
The first edition of the multilateral Army exercise PRAGATI (Partnership of Regional Armies for Growth and Transformation in the Indian Ocean Region) concluded at Umroi Military Station, Meghalaya, on 30 May 2026.
National Biodiversity Authority realises ₹21.26 crore under Access and Benefit Sharing in FY 2025–26
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) realised ₹21.26 crore through the Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) mechanism in 2025–26, with the seed sector the largest contributor (₹11.75 crore).
Digi Yatra crosses 10 crore journeys across 38 airports
The Digi Yatra app crossed 10 crore uses across 38 airports with over 2.4 crore downloads, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on 30 May 2026.
IAF carries out its first night Bambi Bucket firefighting to tackle Kasauli forest fire
Fighting a forest fire near Kasauli (Solan, Himachal Pradesh) in late May 2026, the Indian Air Force for the first time carried out night Bambi Bucket operations using Night Vision Goggles.
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan takes over as FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, in Mumbai on 30 May 2026; he was earlier Vice Chief of the Naval Staff.
Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission crosses 90 crore ABHA accounts
The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, run by the National Health Authority, crossed 90 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) in May 2026, with Uttar Pradesh leading at over 15.3 crore.
'Samadhan Didi' AI voice chatbot launched for CPGRAMS grievance portal
On 30 May 2026 Dr Jitendra Singh launched 'Samadhan Didi', an AI-enabled voice chatbot for CPGRAMS developed by DARPG with Bhashini, letting citizens lodge grievances by speaking in their own language.
Export levies on petrol, diesel and ATF revised for fortnight from 1 June 2026
The Centre notified export levies (Special Additional Excise Duty) of ₹1.5/litre on petrol, ₹13.5/litre on diesel and ₹9.5/litre on ATF for the fortnight beginning 1 June 2026.
'Nausena Shaurya Vatika' with INS Gomati artefacts inaugurated in Lucknow
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated 'Nausena Shaurya Vatika', an open-air naval museum showcasing INS Gomati's weapon systems, in Lucknow on 30 May 2026.
West Bengal launches free HPV vaccination drive for 7.65 lakh girls aged 14
On 30 May 2026 West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari launched a statewide free HPV vaccination campaign against cervical cancer, targeting about 7.65 lakh girls aged 14 with a single dose of Gardasil-4.