India Current Affairs — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 08 Jun 2026
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.
CSIR-CRRI signs MoA with Haryana to implement CAQM framework on urban road dust
On 8 June 2026 at CSIR-CRRI, New Delhi, the institute signed an MoA with the Government of Haryana to implement the standard framework for paving and greening of urban roads under CAQM guidance.
Railways sanctions 2x25 kV traction upgrade on Bengaluru–Tumkur section, Karnataka
On 8 June 2026, Indian Railways sanctioned conversion of the Bengaluru–Tumkur section of South Western Railway from 1x25 kV to 2x25 kV electric traction over 120 track km at ₹162.57 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.
Amit Shah inaugurates SABAREESAM Complex at Bhagwan Ayyappa Temple, New Delhi
On 7 June 2026 at the Bhagwan Ayyappa Temple, R.K. Puram, New Delhi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered prayers and inaugurated the newly built SABAREESAM Complex.
NZP Saathi App and self-ticketing kiosks launched at National Zoological Park, New Delhi
On 7 June 2026 at the National Zoological Park, New Delhi, MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh launched the 'NZP Saathi App', a smart digital zoo guide, and inaugurated self-ticketing kiosks.
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.
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 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.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath launches 262 projects worth ₹516 crore in Gonda
On 6 June 2026 at Chakraut village in Karnailganj, Gonda district, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 262 projects worth ₹516 crore.
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.
National Award-winning Malayalam actor Salim Kumar dies in Kochi
On 6 June 2026 in Kochi, National Award-winning Malayalam actor, writer-director and mimicry artiste Salim Kumar died after a cardiac arrest.
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.
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.