Daily Current Affairs: 8 June, 2026

Q1. The theme designated for World Food Safety Day 2026 is “__________,” which highlights how data regarding illness and lost lives can effectively guide global action toward focused, cost-effective solutions.

(a) Food Safety, Prepare for the Unexpected

(b) Safe Food Now for a Healthy Tomorrow

(c) From Burden to Solutions – Safe Food Everywhere

(d) Safer Food, Better Health

(e) Food Standards Save Lives

Answer: c

Solution:

• World Food Safety Day is observed every year on 7 June to raise awareness about the importance of safe food and to promote actions that help prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks.
• The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 to draw global attention to public health threats associated with unsafe food.
• World Food Safety Day is jointly facilitated by the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.
• The observance aims to strengthen food safety systems and contribute to food security, public health, economic prosperity, agriculture, trade, tourism, and sustainable development.
• The theme of World Food Safety Day 2026 is: “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere.”
• The 2026 theme emphasizes how data on foodborne illnesses, disease burden, and mortality can be used to develop targeted, effective, and cost-efficient solutions for improving food safety.

Q2. The legendary actor Salim Kumar, passed away at the age of 57, left behind an indelible legacy of around 350 films across a career spanning three decades. To which specific regional language movie industry did this National Award-winning actor primarily belong?

(a) Tamil

(b) Telugu

(c) Kannada

(d) Malayalam

(e) Tulu

Answer: d

Solution:

• Renowned Malayalam actor and National Award recipient Salim Kumar passed away in Kochi on 6 June 2026 while undergoing treatment at a private hospital. He was 57 years old.
• Salim Kumar began his career as a mimicry artist and gained popularity through television comedy shows before entering the Malayalam film industry.
• He made his film debut in 1996 with Ishtamanu Nooruvattam, directed by Siddique Shameer.
• Over a distinguished career spanning nearly three decades, he acted in approximately 350 films, becoming one of the most versatile performers in Malayalam cinema.
• He achieved national recognition by winning the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for his outstanding performance in Adaminte Makan Abu.
• For the same film, he also received the Kerala State Film Award for Best Actor.
• He won the Kerala State Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Achanurangatha Veedu.
• Salim Kumar was also honoured with the Kerala State Film Award for Best Comedian for his performance in Ayalum Njanum Thammil.

Q3. In June 2026, a major cabinet reshuffle and executive transition was initiated in South Korea, marking a historic milestone for gender representation in the nation’s apex governance. Who was officially nominated to serve as the country’s next Prime Minister?

(a) Park Geun-hye

(b) Han Seong-sook

(c) Han Myeong-sook

(d) Lee Jae Myung

(e) Kang Kyung-wha

Answer: c

Solution:

• In June 2026, Lee Jae Myung, President of South Korea, nominated Han Seong-sook as the country’s next Prime Minister.
• Han Seong-sook is currently serving as the Minister for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs).
• The nomination reflects President Lee’s efforts to strengthen his administration with experienced leadership in economic and business-related sectors.
• The appointment is subject to approval by the National Assembly of South Korea.
• If confirmed, Han Seong-sook would become the first female Prime Minister under the Lee Jae Myung administration.
• She would also become only the second woman in South Korea’s history to hold the office of Prime Minister.
• The first woman to serve as South Korea’s Prime Minister was Han Myeong-sook, who held the position from 2006 to 2007.

Q4. The ‘e-Jagriti’ platform, which recently secured the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance (NAeG) 2026, functions as an AI-enabled portal under the administrative jurisdiction of which specific body?

(a) Department of Justice

(b) Department of Consumer Affairs

(c) Department of Commerce

(d) Department of Legal Affairs

(e) Department of Economic Affairs

Answer: b

Solution:

• The e-Jagriti platform of the Department of Consumer Affairs has been awarded the Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026.
• The award was conferred under Category I – Government Process Re-engineering by Use of Technology for Digital Transformation.
• The National Awards for e-Governance are presented by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances to recognize excellence in digital governance and public service delivery.
• The recognition came after a rigorous evaluation process involving 341 nominations from Central Ministries, Departments, and State Governments.
• The award highlights e-Jagriti’s contribution to transforming consumer grievance redressal through technology-enabled, citizen-centric governance.
• Launched on 1 January 2025, e-Jagriti integrates four legacy consumer dispute resolution platforms:
  • OCMS (Online Case Monitoring System)
  • e-Daakhil
  • NCDRC CMS
  • CONFONET
• The platform functions as a single AI-enabled and paperless system, streamlining consumer complaint registration, case management, and dispute resolution.
• Since its launch, e-Jagriti has facilitated the filing of more than 2.29 lakh consumer cases.
• During the same period, over 2.07 lakh cases have been disposed of through the platform.
• The platform has achieved an impressive disposal rate of 90.75%, significantly improving the efficiency of consumer dispute resolution mechanisms.
• e-Jagriti enables consumers to access justice seamlessly from anywhere in India and even from abroad through a fully digital interface.

Q5. Germany’s Alexander Zverev secured his maiden Grand Slam singles title at the Men’s French Open 2026. Whom did he defeat in a thrilling five-set final?

(a) Jannik Sinner

(b) Carlos Alcaraz

(c) Flavio Cobolli

(d) Daniil Medvedev

(e) Matteo Berrettini

Answer: c

Solution:

• Alexander Zverev won his maiden Grand Slam title by capturing the French Open 2026 Men’s Singles Championship at Roland Garros.
• In a thrilling final, the German star defeated Flavio Cobolli of Italy in a five-set contest.
• Zverev secured victory with a scoreline of 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7, 6-1 in a match lasting 4 hours and 20 minutes on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
• At the age of 29, Zverev became the first German man to win the French Open since Henner Henkel in 1937.
• He also became the first German man to win a Grand Slam singles title since Boris Becker’s Australian Open victory in 1996.

Daily Current Affairs: 07 June, 2026

Q1. The newly inaugurated Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Jammu in June 2026 marks which milestone in the country’s IMD regional network expansion?

(a) Fifth RMC

(b) Sixth RMC

(c) Seventh RMC

(d) Eighth RMC

(e) Tenth RMC

Answer: c

Solution:

• Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Jammu on 5 June 2026.
• During the inauguration, the Minister announced that another Regional Meteorological Centre will soon be established in Lucknow, further strengthening India’s weather forecasting and meteorological infrastructure.
• The Jammu facility has become India’s seventh Regional Meteorological Centre.
• The centre will cater to the meteorological needs of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh.
• It will provide specialized weather forecasting services, climate-related information, and early warning systems tailored to the unique geographical and climatic conditions of the Himalayan region.

Q2. Who has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian Men’s T20I team for the tours of England and Ireland in June 2026?

(a) Hardik Pandya

(b) Shubman Gill

(c) Shreyas Iyer

(d) Tilak Varma

(e) Rishabh Pant

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced India’s 16-member T20 International squad for the upcoming tours of England and Ireland on 6 June 2026.
• Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the new captain of India’s T20I team, succeeding Suryakumar Yadav.
• Tilak Varma has been named the vice-captain of the squad.
• The selectors have included young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the national T20I squad for the first time.
• Vaibhav earned his maiden call-up following an outstanding IPL 2026 season, where he emerged as the tournament’s highest run-scorer.
• Another young player, Prince Yadav, has also been included in the squad.

Q3. The 29th Edition of the India-US Army to Army Staff Talks (AAST) was hosted at which overseas location?

(a) New Delhi, India

(b) Hawaii, USA

(c) Washington D.C., USA

(d) Visakhapatnam, India

(e) California, USA

Answer: b

Solution:

• The 29th Edition of the India–US Army to Army Staff Talks (AAST) was held in Hawaii, USA.
• The talks were co-chaired by Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai and Lieutenant General Joel Vowell.
• The discussions focused on further strengthening bilateral defence cooperation between the armies of India and the United States.
• Key areas of deliberation included enhancing military interoperability, expanding professional military exchanges, and deepening collaboration in support of shared strategic and security interests.
• Both sides reviewed the growing scope of Army-to-Army engagements and explored opportunities for greater cooperation in training, operational coordination, and capacity building.
• The talks reaffirmed the commitment of both countries to strengthening the India–US strategic partnership and advancing defence ties through sustained military engagement.
• The meeting reflects the increasing importance of defence cooperation between India and the United States in promoting regional stability, security, and a free and open Indo-Pacific.

Q4. Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa created history in June 2026 by becoming the first Indian chess player to win the prestigious Norway Chess title in Oslo. Which grandmaster did he defeat with the white pieces in the final round to secure the championship?

(a) Vincent Keymer (Germany)

(b) Magnus Carlsen (Norway)

(c) D. Gukesh (India)

(d) Wesley So (USA)

(e) Alireza Firouzja (France)

Answer: a

Solution:

• Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa created history by becoming the first Indian player to win the Norway Chess title, clinching the Norway Chess 2026 championship in Oslo.
• Praggnanandhaa secured the prestigious title with a crucial victory over Vincent Keymer of Germany in the final round of the tournament.
• By winning the tournament, Praggnanandhaa etched his name in Indian chess history as the first Indian champion of the event.

Q5. Indian cricketer KS Bharat, who recently announced his retirement from international cricket at the age of 32, holds the unique historical distinction in domestic sports governance of being the first wicketkeeper in Ranji Trophy history to score a triple century. Which state team did he represent primarily on the domestic circuit?

(a) Tamil Nadu

(b) Karnataka

(c) Andhra Pradesh

(d) Hyderabad

(e) Baroda

Answer: c

Solution:

• Indian wicketkeeper-batter K. S. Bharat has announced his retirement from international cricket.
• Bharat represented India in seven Test matches, making valuable contributions behind the stumps and with the bat.
• His final appearance for India came against England Cricket Team at Visakhapatnam in February 2024.
• During his international career, Bharat completed 19 dismissals as a wicketkeeper, showcasing his skills behind the wickets.
• He was also a member of India’s playing XI in the ICC World Test Championship Final 2023 against Australia Cricket Team at The Oval in June 2023.
• KS Bharat primarily represented the Andhra Pradesh cricket team on the domestic circuit.

Q6. In June 2026, the autonomous youth engagement platform ‘Mera Yuva Bharat’ (MY Bharat) achieved a Guinness World Records title for mass digital mobilization. Which specific government department exercises direct administrative control over this platform?

(a) Department of Higher Education

(b) Department of Youth Affairs

(c) Department of School Education and Literacy

(d) Department of Science and Technology

(e) Department of Social Justice and Empowerment

Answer: b

Solution:

• In June 2026, Mera Yuva Bharat, the flagship youth engagement platform of the Department of Youth Affairs, earned a Guinness World Records title for achieving the highest participation in an online quiz within one week.
• The record was achieved through the Viksit Bharat Young Leaders’ Dialogue Quiz, which witnessed an unprecedented response from young participants across the country.
• A total of 390,812 participants successfully completed the full-length quiz during the official assessment period.
• This achievement established a new Guinness World Record in the category of “Most Users to Take an Online Quiz in One Week.”

Q7. The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI), which has been selected for the prestigious Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026, functions as a core analytical mechanism under which Union Ministry?

(a) Ministry of Rural Development

(b) Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

(c) Ministry of Panchayati Raj

(d) Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

(e) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Panchayat Advancement Index, a flagship data-driven governance initiative of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, has been selected for the Gold Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026.
• The award has been conferred under Category VII – Digital Transformation through the Use of Data Analytics in Digital Platforms by Central Ministries, States and Union Territories.
• The award will be presented during the 29th National Conference on e-Governance, scheduled to be held on 1–2 July 2026 in Jaipur.
• The conference is being jointly organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, in association with the Government of Rajasthan.
• The theme of the 29th National Conference on e-Governance is “Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven and Secure Digital Governance.”
• The theme reflects the Government’s commitment to leveraging artificial intelligence, data-driven decision-making, and robust cybersecurity frameworks to deliver efficient, secure, and citizen-centric public services.
• The Panchayat Advancement Index (PAI) serves as a comprehensive tool for measuring the progress and performance of Panchayati Raj Institutions through data-driven assessment and governance monitoring.
• The National Awards for e-Governance are presented annually to recognize and promote excellence in the implementation of e-Governance initiatives across India.
• In 2026, a total of 17 projects and initiatives have been selected for recognition across seven award categories.
• The Gold Award includes a trophy, citation, and a cash incentive of ₹10 lakh, which can be utilized for further strengthening the initiative and enhancing public welfare outcomes.

Q8. The North Eastern Council (NEC) convened its 73rd Plenary Session under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah in June 2026. In which city was this high-level regional planning assembly hosted?

(a) Guwahati, Assam

(b) Shillong, Meghalaya

(c) Imphal, Manipur

(d) Gangtok, Sikkim

(e) Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh

Answer: b

Solution:

• The 73rd Plenary Session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) was held on 4 June 2026 in Shillong.
• The session was chaired by Amit Shah, who serves as the Chairman of the North Eastern Council.
• The meeting reviewed developmental initiatives and discussed strategies for accelerating economic growth, infrastructure development, and regional cooperation in the North Eastern Region.
• The North Eastern Council (NEC) is the apex regional planning body for the North Eastern Region and plays a key role in promoting coordinated development and cooperative federalism.
• The Council was established under the North Eastern Council Act, 1971.
• NEC functions as the nodal agency for the economic and social development of the North Eastern Region.
• The Council covers all eight northeastern states:
  • Arunachal Pradesh
  • Assam
  • Manipur
  • Meghalaya
  • Mizoram
  • Nagaland
  • Sikkim
  • Tripura
• Sikkim became the eighth member state of the Council through the NEC (Amendment) Act, 2002.

Composition of the North Eastern Council (NEC)

• Ex-Officio Chairman: Union Home Minister.
• Ex-Officio Vice-Chairman: Minister of State, Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER).
• Members: Governors and Chief Ministers of the eight constituent states, along with three members nominated by the President of India.

Q9. According to the Provisional Estimates released by MoSPI, India’s Real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Constant Prices for the full financial year 2025-26 is estimated to attain which specific absolute volume?

(a) ₹299.89 lakh crore

(b) ₹318.07 lakh crore

(c) ₹323.12 lakh crore

(d) ₹346.36 lakh crore

(e) ₹294.91 lakh crore

Answer: c

Solution:

• The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the Provisional Estimates (PE) of India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for FY 2025–26 and the GDP estimates for the fourth quarter (January–March 2026).
• These estimates are based on the new GDP series with base year 2022–23, introduced by MoSPI on 27 February 2026.
• With the availability of Q4 data, the annual estimates for FY 2025–26 have been revised from the earlier advance estimates.

Annual GDP Estimates (FY 2025–26)

• Real GDP (at Constant Prices) is estimated at ₹323.12 lakh crore in FY 2025–26, compared to ₹299.89 lakh crore in FY 2024–25.
• India’s real GDP growth rate is estimated at 7.7% in FY 2025–26, higher than the 7.1% growth recorded in FY 2024–25.
• Nominal GDP (at Current Prices) is estimated at ₹346.36 lakh crore, up from ₹318.07 lakh crore in FY 2024–25.
• The nominal GDP growth rate for FY 2025–26 is estimated at 8.9%.

Gross Value Added (GVA) Estimates

• Real GVA is estimated at ₹294.91 lakh crore in FY 2025–26, compared to ₹273.36 lakh crore in FY 2024–25.
• Real GVA registered a growth rate of 7.9% in FY 2025–26, compared to 7.3% in the previous year.
• Nominal GVA is estimated at ₹314.87 lakh crore, against ₹288.54 lakh crore in FY 2024–25.
• The nominal GVA growth rate is estimated at 9.1%.

Fourth Quarter (Q4: January–March 2026) Performance

• Real GDP in Q4 FY 2025–26 is estimated at ₹87.77 lakh crore, compared to ₹81.40 lakh crore in Q4 FY 2024–25.
• The economy recorded a 7.8% real GDP growth during the fourth quarter.
• Nominal GDP in Q4 FY 2025–26 is estimated at ₹94.65 lakh crore, compared to ₹86.75 lakh crore a year earlier.
• The nominal GDP growth rate in Q4 stood at 9.1%.

Q4 Gross Value Added (GVA)

• Real GVA in Q4 FY 2025–26 is estimated at ₹80.18 lakh crore, up from ₹74.32 lakh crore in Q4 FY 2024–25.
• Real GVA grew by 7.9% during the quarter.
• Nominal GVA in Q4 FY 2025–26 is estimated at ₹86.46 lakh crore, compared to ₹78.68 lakh crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
• The nominal GVA growth rate in Q4 stood at 9.9%.

Q10. Who has been appointed as the next Vice-Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force, with his official tenure scheduled to commence in July 2026?

(a) Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh

(b) Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit

(c) Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor

(d) Air Marshal Vibhas Pande

(e) Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha

Answer: b

Solution:

In June, 2026, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a distinguished fighter pilot, has been appointed as the next Vice-Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) and will assume office on July 1, 2026. He succeeds Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor.