Teaching Current Affairs — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Tue, 09 Jun 2026
PM Modi speaks with the Amir of Kuwait on West Asia situation
On 9 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi spoke by phone with the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, condemning attacks on Kuwait's sovereignty and calling for de-escalation.
Nation pays tribute to Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his martyrdom day
On 9 June 2026, PM Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah paid tributes to 'Dharti Aaba' Bhagwan Birsa Munda on his martyrdom day, recalling his Ulgulan movement against British rule.
Reform-linked MoU signed with Sikkim under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
On 9 June 2026, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation signed a reform-linked MoU with Sikkim under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, in the presence of C.R. Patil and Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
India and Japan adopt Rules of Implementation for Joint Crediting Mechanism under Article 6.2 of Paris Agreement
On 8 June 2026, the Governments of India and Japan adopted the Rule of Implementation of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.
Piyush Goyal launches BHAVYA Portal for 100 industrial parks under Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana
On 8 June 2026 in New Delhi, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal to operationalise the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana, which aims to develop 100 investment-ready industrial parks.
President confers 7 Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras and 29 Shaurya Chakras at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-I)
On 8 June 2026 at Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi, President Droupadi Murmu conferred 7 Kirti Chakras, 15 Vir Chakras and 29 Shaurya Chakras on personnel of the Defence Forces, CAPFs and State/UT Police.
West Bengal becomes 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY
On 8 June 2026, West Bengal became the 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY after the National Health Authority signed an MoU with the State's Health Department, extending cover to about 1.43 crore families.
Mandaviya felicitates India's U-18 hockey teams after Asia Cup title and bronze
On 8 June 2026, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India's U-18 men's team, champions of the U-18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan, and the women's team, which won bronze.
Om Birla inaugurates 2nd CPA India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference in Chandigarh
On 8 June 2026 in Chandigarh, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated the 2nd Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone-II (North Zone) Conference, hosted by the Haryana Legislative Assembly on the theme of an aware society and people's representatives in realising Viksit Bharat–2047.
Report of Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions released
On 8 June 2026 in New Delhi, Chief Economic Adviser Dr V. Anantha Nageswaran released the Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions, prepared under the Ministry of Panchayati Raj.
24 Indian seafarers rescued after missile attack on tanker MT Marivex off Masirah, Oman
On 8 June 2026, all 24 Indian crew of the Palau-flagged tanker MT Marivex were rescued by Oman Navy helicopters after a missile attack off Masirah, Oman, with the Indian Coast Guard's MRCC Mumbai coordinating.
India secures continued EU market access for aquaculture, honey, eggs and animal casings beyond September 2026
On 8 June 2026, the Commerce Ministry said India has been included in the EU's list of countries authorised to export aquaculture products, eggs, honey and animal casings beyond September 2026 under an amended EU regulation.
New Regional Meteorological Centre launched at Lucknow
On 8 June 2026 at Lucknow, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the new Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC).
Indian Railways approves ₹220 crore Mararikulam–Alappuzha doubling in Kerala
On 8 June 2026, Indian Railways approved doubling of the 10.65 km Mararikulam–Alappuzha section of Southern Railway at a sanctioned cost of ₹220.51 crore.
Sun, 07 Jun 2026
APEDA facilitates first export of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai
On 7 June 2026, APEDA facilitated the first export consignment of GI-tagged Tezpur Litchi, one metric tonne, from Assam to Dubai.
e-Jagriti wins Silver Award at National Awards for e-Governance 2026
On 7 June 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs announced that its e-Jagriti platform won the Silver Award in Category I at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026, presented by DARPG.
77th 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' held as World Bicycle Day special with over 4 lakh riders
On 7 June 2026, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led the 77th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, as a nationwide World Bicycle Day special with over 4 lakh participants.
World Food Safety Day 2026: 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'
World Food Safety Day was observed on 7 June 2026 with the WHO–FAO theme 'From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere'.
Telangana CM lays foundation for ₹1,511 crore Malkajgiri works and launches CURE-1 app
On 7 June 2026 at Uppal Bhagayath, Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy laid foundation stones for ₹1,511 crore of works in Medchal–Malkajgiri district and launched the CURE-1 app.
Haryana to develop 2,000-acre natural farming cluster in Kurukshetra under 'Smart Agriculture'
On 7 June 2026 at Kurukshetra University, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a 2,000-acre natural farming cluster in Kurukshetra district under the 'Smart Agriculture' initiative with Haryana Agricultural University.
Odisha CM lays foundation stones for 204 Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools in second phase
On 7 June 2026 at Kumarbasta near Jatni in Khurda district, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi laid foundation stones for 204 Godabarish Mishra Model Primary Schools across 30 districts.
Indian households pay among the lowest cooking gas prices in the world: Petroleum Ministry
On 7 June 2026, the Petroleum Ministry said an Ujjwala beneficiary pays an effective ₹642 for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder and a general Delhi consumer ₹942, against a supply cost of over ₹1,600.
Alexander Zverev wins Roland-Garros 2026, his first Grand Slam title
On 7 June 2026 at Court Philippe-Chatrier, Paris, Germany's Alexander Zverev beat Italy's Flavio Cobolli 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1 to win the French Open men's singles title.
Sat, 06 Jun 2026
India and Nepal Foreign Ministers hold talks in New Delhi; MLAA processes completed
On 6 June 2026 in New Delhi, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal held talks and welcomed completion of internal processes for the India–Nepal Mutual Legal Assistance Agreement in Criminal Matters.
India beat Bangladesh 3-1 to win record sixth SAFF Women's Championship title
On 6 June 2026 at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao (Goa), India beat defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 to win a record-extending sixth SAFF Women's Championship title.
India win bronze at Women's U18 Asia Cup 2026, beating Korea 3-0
On 6 June 2026 at Kakamigahara, Japan, the Indian U18 women's hockey team beat Korea 3-0 to win the bronze medal at the Women's U18 Asia Cup 2026.
Digital India BHASHINI signs MoU with Kathmandu University for 'Voice First' language platform for Nepal
On 6 June 2026 in New Delhi, the Digital India BHASHINI Division of MeitY signed an MoU with Kathmandu University's Centre for DPI-AI to co-create a 'Voice First' language translation platform for Nepal.
Department of Consumer Affairs prescribes standard pack sizes for edible oils
On 6 June 2026, the Department of Consumer Affairs amended the 2023 SoP under the Legal Metrology framework to prescribe standard pack sizes for edible oils, with a three-month transition.
President appoints six Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of Bombay High Court
On 6 June 2026, the Ministry of Law and Justice notified that the President, after consulting the Chief Justice of India, appointed six Additional Judges as Permanent Judges of the Bombay High Court.
India win Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026, beating hosts Japan 4-1 in final
On 6 June 2026 at Kakamigahara, Japan, the Indian U18 men's hockey team beat hosts Japan 4-1 in the final to win the Men's U18 Asia Cup 2026.