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Daily Current Affairs: 1 June 2026

Daily current affairs for 1 June 2026 with exam-focused key facts, connected news context, and revision notes for UPSC, SSC, banking and government exams.

Editorial note for exam revision Last updated: 1 June 2026. This briefing is structured for current affairs revision, with key updates and related coverage links to help readers connect recurring topics across days.

Today at a glance

Top current affairs to revise

  1. ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) ranks India 4th in AI performance and 5th in digital economy
  2. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) AI-based Attendance System for Exams
  3. Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023: NMC Proposes 10-Year Limit for MBBS Completion
  4. Green Energy Corridor Plan: ₹22,000 Crore Outlay
  5. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana targets 1 crore homes
  6. Unified Emergency Helpline 112: Nationwide Integration for Trauma Care

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Economy, Banking and Finance1 headline
  1. ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) ranks India 4th in AI performance and 5th in digital economy
Open Economy & Banking topic page
Government Schemes and Policy9 headlines
  1. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) AI-based Attendance System for Exams
  2. Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023: NMC Proposes 10-Year Limit for MBBS Completion
  3. Green Energy Corridor Plan: ₹22,000 Crore Outlay
  4. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana targets 1 crore homes
  5. Unified Emergency Helpline 112: Nationwide Integration for Trauma Care
  6. Kerala to establish Academic Syndicate for higher education governance; steps to curb academic migration
  7. Social Security Schemes for Gig and Platform Workers: Welfare Benefits and e-Shram Integration
  8. Kerala announces Department for the Elderly to enhance geriatric care
  9. Kerala Government proposes menstrual leave for schoolgirls and maternity leave for unorganised sector women
Open Schemes & Policy topic page
International, Defence and Summits5 headlines
  1. India signs deal with Vietnam for supply of BrahMos missile system
  2. India and Germany Conclude Negotiations for Project 75(I) Submarine Deal
  3. United States and Cuba military officials meet at Guantanamo Bay on 29 May 2026
  4. United States designates Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organisations
  5. United Nations adds Israel and Russia to blacklist on sexual violence in conflict
Open International & Defence topic page
Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment5 headlines
  1. First Multi-Organ Pig-to-Human Transplant Performed in China
  2. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovers new frog species Amolops Kamal in Nagaland
  3. Shenzhou 21 Crew Sets Record for Longest On-Orbit Stay by Chinese Astronauts
  4. Kerala-based Netrasemi Develops A2000 AI Chip and R1000 AI/ML MCU
  5. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) records Rusty-spotted cat in National Chambal Sanctuary for the first time
Open Science & Environment topic page
Sports1 headline
  1. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeats Gujarat Titans to win IPL 2026 title
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People, Positions and Obituaries6 headlines
  1. Y. Balaji Kiran takes additional charge as Chief Public Relations Officer of South Coast Railway (SCoR)
  2. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command
  3. General Anil Chauhan concludes tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
  4. KP Dhanapalan passes away at 76
  5. Venkataramanappa Passes Away as Former Karnataka Minister
  6. Dhanendra Kumar dies, first chairman of Competition Commission of India (CCI)
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  1. ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) ranks India 4th in AI performance and 5th in digital economy
  2. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) AI-based Attendance System for Exams
  3. Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023: NMC Proposes 10-Year Limit for MBBS Completion
  4. Green Energy Corridor Plan: ₹22,000 Crore Outlay
  5. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana targets 1 crore homes
  6. Unified Emergency Helpline 112: Nationwide Integration for Trauma Care
  7. Kerala to establish Academic Syndicate for higher education governance; steps to curb academic migration
  8. Social Security Schemes for Gig and Platform Workers: Welfare Benefits and e-Shram Integration
  9. Kerala announces Department for the Elderly to enhance geriatric care
  10. Kerala Government proposes menstrual leave for schoolgirls and maternity leave for unorganised sector women
  11. India signs deal with Vietnam for supply of BrahMos missile system
  12. India and Germany Conclude Negotiations for Project 75(I) Submarine Deal
  13. United States and Cuba military officials meet at Guantanamo Bay on 29 May 2026
  14. United States designates Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organisations
  15. United Nations adds Israel and Russia to blacklist on sexual violence in conflict
  16. First Multi-Organ Pig-to-Human Transplant Performed in China
  17. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovers new frog species Amolops Kamal in Nagaland
  18. Shenzhou 21 Crew Sets Record for Longest On-Orbit Stay by Chinese Astronauts
  19. Kerala-based Netrasemi Develops A2000 AI Chip and R1000 AI/ML MCU
  20. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) records Rusty-spotted cat in National Chambal Sanctuary for the first time
  21. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeats Gujarat Titans to win IPL 2026 title
  22. Y. Balaji Kiran takes additional charge as Chief Public Relations Officer of South Coast Railway (SCoR)
  23. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command
  24. General Anil Chauhan concludes tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
  25. KP Dhanapalan passes away at 76
  26. Venkataramanappa Passes Away as Former Karnataka Minister
  27. Dhanendra Kumar dies, first chairman of Competition Commission of India (CCI)
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Headlines 01 June 2026
  1. ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) ranks India 4th in AI performance and 5th in digital economy
  2. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) AI-based Attendance System for Exams
  3. Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023: NMC Proposes 10-Year Limit for MBBS Completion
  4. Green Energy Corridor Plan: ₹22,000 Crore Outlay
  5. PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana targets 1 crore homes
  6. Unified Emergency Helpline 112: Nationwide Integration for Trauma Care
  7. Kerala to establish Academic Syndicate for higher education governance; steps to curb academic migration
  8. Social Security Schemes for Gig and Platform Workers: Welfare Benefits and e-Shram Integration
  9. Kerala announces Department for the Elderly to enhance geriatric care
  10. Kerala Government proposes menstrual leave for schoolgirls and maternity leave for unorganised sector women
  11. India signs deal with Vietnam for supply of BrahMos missile system
  12. India and Germany Conclude Negotiations for Project 75(I) Submarine Deal
  13. United States and Cuba military officials meet at Guantanamo Bay on 29 May 2026
  14. United States designates Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organisations
  15. United Nations adds Israel and Russia to blacklist on sexual violence in conflict
  16. First Multi-Organ Pig-to-Human Transplant Performed in China
  17. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovers new frog species Amolops Kamal in Nagaland
  18. Shenzhou 21 Crew Sets Record for Longest On-Orbit Stay by Chinese Astronauts
  19. Kerala-based Netrasemi Develops A2000 AI Chip and R1000 AI/ML MCU
  20. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) records Rusty-spotted cat in National Chambal Sanctuary for the first time
  21. Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeats Gujarat Titans to win IPL 2026 title
  22. Y. Balaji Kiran takes additional charge as Chief Public Relations Officer of South Coast Railway (SCoR)
  23. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command
  24. General Anil Chauhan concludes tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)
  25. KP Dhanapalan passes away at 76
  26. Venkataramanappa Passes Away as Former Karnataka Minister
  27. Dhanendra Kumar dies, first chairman of Competition Commission of India (CCI)
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ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) ranks India 4th in AI performance and 5th in digital economy

Key Updates:

  • The ICRIER-Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy (IPCIDE) released the State of India's Digital Economy (SIDE) 2026 report.
  • India is ranked as the fifth most digitalised economy globally, improving from the eighth position in 2025.
  • India ranks fourth on the CHIPS-AI index, trailing only the United States, China, and Singapore, and outpaces Germany, France, Japan, United Kingdom, and Canada.
  • India generated $328 billion in digitally delivered trade and possesses the world's second-largest AI talent pool.
  • The IPCIDE report states that 72 per cent of global AI users are in developing countries, with India and China accounting for nearly two-fifths of worldwide AI adoption.

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Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) AI-based Attendance System for Exams

Key Updates:

  • Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University (AKTU) is implementing an artificial intelligence (AI) based mechanism for marking attendance and preparing seating plans for upcoming examinations.
  • The university has introduced admit cards featuring special barcodes to allow invigilators to access student details and identify tampering.
  • The attendance procedure involves scanning the barcode, capturing the student's photograph, scanning the first page of the answer booklet, and recording digital signatures on a tablet.
  • Real-time monitoring will be conducted via an examination dashboard at the control room, integrating data from 756 affiliated colleges across Uttar Pradesh.
  • The system is being launched as a pilot project during MTech examinations at the Centre for Advanced Studies.

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Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023: NMC Proposes 10-Year Limit for MBBS Completion

Key Updates:

  • The National Medical Commission (NMC) has proposed a draft amendment to the Graduate Medical Education Regulations 2023 to extend the maximum duration for completing the MBBS course.
  • The proposal seeks to increase the time limit for undergraduate medical education from the current nine years to ten years from the date of admission.
  • The proposed ten-year duration includes the completion of the compulsory rotatory medical internship.
  • The amendment maintains the existing provision that restricts students to a maximum of four attempts to clear the First Professional MBBS examination.
  • The NMC has invited feedback from stakeholders, including medical colleges and faculty, within 30 days of the draft notification's publication in the Gazette of India.

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CM-INSPIRE: Financial assistance for UPSC aspirants (End of April)

The Meghalaya government launched the CM-INSPIRE initiative to provide financial assistance to candidates appearing for the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination. Under the scheme, candidates…

Green Energy Corridor Plan: ₹22,000 Crore Outlay

Key Updates:

  • Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu unveiled a ₹22,000 crore green energy corridor plan to integrate 18 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy into the Andhra Pradesh power grid.
  • The plan includes 11 GW of solar power and approximately 7 GW from pumped storage projects under the Green Energy Corridor Phase III.
  • The government plans to construct 2,261 km of transmission lines and establish five pooling stations with a combined capacity of 9,500 MW at Mudigubba, Talupula, Ramayapatnam, Porumamilla, and Koppaka.
  • Andhra Pradesh is developing the country's first Digital Twin Grid for power supply management, supported by Pravah (an organisation associated with Stanford University and an Artificial Intelligence Lab), to reduce technical power losses in the APEPDCL region.
  • The state is establishing the country's first Thematic Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR) in collaboration with the World Economic Forum (WEF) to focus on green energy, energy transition, and cyber resilience.

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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana targets 1 crore homes

Key Updates:

  • The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a flagship rooftop solar scheme aimed at enhancing energy self-reliance and supporting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047.
  • The government has set a target to bring solar power to 1 crore homes, with 40,21,346 households already benefitting and over 68 lakh applications received.
  • Subsidies amounting to ₹22,446 crore have been released under the programme, with households installing a 3KW rooftop solar system eligible for subsidies up to ₹78,000.
  • The scheme is expected to create over 17 lakh jobs across the solar value chain, supported by training initiatives such as Suryamitra.
  • The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is scheduled to close on 31 March 2027.

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Unified Emergency Helpline 112: Nationwide Integration for Trauma Care

Key Updates:

  • The Supreme Court has directed all states and Union Territories (UTs) to fully operationalise the single emergency helpline number, 112, within three months.
  • The unified number 112 will integrate existing emergency services including 100 (police), 101 (fire services), 102 and 108 (ambulances), 1033 (highways), and 1091 (women’s safety).
  • The court linked trauma care to the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution during the hearing of a petition by the SaveLIFE Foundation.
  • All government and private ambulances must be upgraded to national safety standards under AIS-125, featuring GPS and vehicle tracking systems connected to the 112 network.
  • The Central Government has been granted three months to issue a nationwide medical rescue protocol for trauma cases.

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Kerala to establish Academic Syndicate for higher education governance; steps to curb academic migration

Key Updates:

  • The Kerala government will establish an Academic Syndicate as an apex body to coordinate higher education governance and will focus on developing globally competitive institutions to curb academic migration.
  • Steps will be taken to ensure uniform and transparent recognition of University Grants Commission (UGC)-approved degrees in the state, and a state-wide apprenticeship exchange platform connecting students and industry will be developed.
  • The government plans to set up Jawaharlal Nehru Scientific Centres to inculcate scientific temper, and launch a ‘Semester in Kerala’ programme to strengthen academic tourism.
  • The number of Plus Two seats in all districts will be increased based on need, and government schools and colleges will be upgraded with modern facilities, digital learning systems, and improved academic standards.
  • Skill-development programmes will be expanded to improve employability, and higher education institutions will be encouraged to become centres of excellence, innovation, and research through stronger collaboration.

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Social Security Schemes for Gig and Platform Workers: Welfare Benefits and e-Shram Integration

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Labour and Employment (MoLE) is operationalising provisions under the Code on Social Security to provide benefits for gig and platform workers.
  • The government has approved the operationalisation of the National Social Security Board for Gig and Platform Workers to focus on welfare measures for the sector.
  • A Social Security Fund is being operationalised to finance benefits including accidental coverage, old age protection, health benefits, maternity benefits, cash benefits, educational loans, and funeral expenses.
  • Platform companies have been directed to integrate their aggregator databases with the e-Shram portal by a deadline of June 22.
  • The gig economy currently employs approximately one crore workers, with the potential to reach 2.5 crores by the end of the decade.

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Kerala announces Department for the Elderly to enhance geriatric care

Key Updates:

  • The Kerala government announced the formation of a dedicated department for elderly people, the first such initiative in India.
  • In 2025, Kerala established the State Elderly Commission, a quasi-judicial forum for protecting the rights and welfare of senior citizens.
  • The state has launched community initiatives including Vayomithram for mobile medical care and Samayaprabha for daycare.
  • The Kerala Care Palliative Grid, formed with Digital University Kerala, comprises 1,387 government institutions and 1,227 Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) to serve 1.5 lakh bedridden and 4 lakh ailing people.
  • According to the Elderly in India Report 2021, 16.5% of Kerala's population is aged above 60, compared to the all-India figure of 13.1%.

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Kerala Government proposes menstrual leave for schoolgirls and maternity leave for unorganised sector women

Key Updates:

  • The Congress United Democratic Front (UDF) government in Kerala has proposed providing up to three days of menstrual leave for school students.
  • The Kerala government plans to provide six months of maternity leave for women in unorganised sectors.
  • Kerala is considered the first state to initiate menstrual leave at the school level.
  • Education Minister N Samsudheen clarified that the menstrual leave would be provided as an optional facility.
  • The initiative was announced in the first policy address of the UDF government.

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Menstrual Hygiene Day observed on May 28 (End of May)

Menstrual Hygiene Day is observed annually on May 28 to promote menstrual hygiene management and break taboos surrounding menstruation. The inaugural Menstrual Hygiene Day was established in 2014 by social entrepreneur…

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India signs deal with Vietnam for supply of BrahMos missile system

Key Updates:

  • Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh confirmed that India has signed a deal with Vietnam for the supply of BrahMos missiles.
  • The deal with Indonesia for BrahMos missiles is in the final stages.
  • The Philippines became the first foreign buyer of the BrahMos missile system in 2022, with a contract worth nearly $375 million.
  • Singh made the announcement while attending the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
  • India has undertaken major reforms in defence production, innovation and exports over the past decade, with government-owned companies accounting for nearly 72% of India's defence production.

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India and Germany Conclude Negotiations for Project 75(I) Submarine Deal

Key Updates:

  • Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) concluded cost negotiations with Germany's Thyssenkrupp Marine Systems (TKMS) for the Project 75(I) programme to construct six advanced diesel-electric attack submarines.
  • The valuation for the project has been finalised in the range of ₹66,000–70,000 crore, equivalent to $8–9 billion.
  • The submarines will be based on an advanced variant of the TKMS Type-214 lineage and will integrate fuel-cell based Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) technology.
  • All six submarines will be built indigenously at the MDL Mumbai shipyard under the Strategic Partnership model, with indigenous content expected to rise from 45 percent to 60 percent.
  • The programme awaits clearance from the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), with formal contract signing expected in early FY 2025–26.

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United States and Cuba military officials meet at Guantanamo Bay on 29 May 2026

Key Updates:

  • General Francis Donovan, Commander of the United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), met with senior Cuban military officials on 29 May 2026.
  • The meeting was held at the perimeter of the US Naval Station in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
  • The Cuban delegation was led by General Roberto Legra Sotolongo, the Chief of the General Staff and First Deputy Minister of Cuba's Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR).
  • The discussions focused on operational security matters, perimeter security assessment, operational readiness, and the safety of service members.
  • The US Naval Station Guantanamo Bay is situated on the southeastern coast of Cuba, 430 miles (700 kilometres) southeast of Miami.

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United States designates Primeiro Comando da Capital and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organisations

Key Updates:

  • The United States (US) announced the designation of Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho as terrorist organisations.
  • The Foreign Terrorist Organization label for these two Brazilian criminal networks will be effective starting June 5.
  • The groups were previously assigned to the category of Specially Designated Global Terrorists under the authority of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA).
  • The designations are part of the US administration's approach known as the Donroe Doctrine, a variation of the 19th-century Monroe Doctrine.
  • Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva launched a $2bn initiative in March to target the financial underpinnings of criminal networks including the PCC and Comando Vermelho.

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United Nations adds Israel and Russia to blacklist on sexual violence in conflict

Key Updates:

  • The United Nations (UN) has added Israeli and Russian security forces to its blacklist of parties suspected of committing patterns of sexual violence in armed conflict.
  • UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued the decision following documented incidents in the war in Ukraine and the occupied Palestinian territories.
  • The UN identifies perpetrators in Israel as members of the Israeli military, security forces, and prison services.
  • Regarding Russia, the report highlights sexual violence perpetrated by armed forces and prison services in occupied Ukrainian territories and within Russia.
  • The Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine cited 310 cases of conflict-related sexual violence, including rape, genital mutilation, and electric shocks, primarily against men.

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IOC lifts restrictions on Belarusian athletes (Start of May)

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has lifted restrictions on the participation of Belarusian athletes, including teams. Belarusian athletes may compete as a delegation at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics in 2028…

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First Multi-Organ Pig-to-Human Transplant Performed in China

Key Updates:

  • Researchers at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University in Nanning, China, performed the world's first multi-organ pig-to-human transplant.
  • The procedure involved transplanting two kidneys and a whole liver from a genetically modified pig into a 53-year-old brain-dead man.
  • The pig organs underwent six genetic tweaks, including the insertion of three human genes for compatibility and the removal of three pig genes to prevent organ rejection.
  • This experimental procedure falls under the field of xenotransplantation, which involves moving whole organs, tissues, or cells from one species into another.
  • The transplanted organs functioned for nearly five days, with the liver producing bile within 19 hours and the kidneys restoring waste-filter levels.

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Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovers new frog species Amolops Kamal in Nagaland

Key Updates:

  • A team of researchers from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) discovered and described a new species of cascade-dwelling frog named Amolops Kamal in Nagaland.
  • The specimens of the new species were collected from Singrep village in the Kiphire district of Nagaland by a team of scientists from the ZSI Shillong.
  • The species is named in honour of Dr Kamal Choudhury, who served as the former head of the department of Zoology at B Barooah College in Guwahati.
  • An integrative taxonomic study involving scientists from the ZSI Pune revealed that the frog represents a distinct evolutionary lineage within the Amolops indoburmanensis species complex.
  • The genus Amolops currently includes approximately 90 recognised species globally, of which 20 have been reported from India.

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New Bent-toed Gecko Species Discovered in Assam (Mid of April)

A new species of gecko named Cyrtodactylus raimonaensis has been discovered near Raimona National Park in Kokrajhar district, Assam. The species is named after Raimona National Park.

Shenzhou 21 Crew Sets Record for Longest On-Orbit Stay by Chinese Astronauts

Key Updates:

  • The Shenzhou 21 crew, consisting of Zhang Lu, Wu Fei, and Zhang Hongzhang, set a record for the longest on-orbit stay by a Chinese crew after spending nearly seven months in space.
  • The spacecraft landed at the Dongfeng landing site in the Inner Mongolia region of north China.
  • The China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) reported that Zhang Lu became the Chinese astronaut with the most spacewalks, completing seven operations in total.
  • The Shenzhou 23 crew, comprising commander Zhu Yangzhu, Zhang Zhiyuan, and Lai Ka-ying, arrived at the Tiangong space station, which means Heavenly Palace in Chinese.
  • Lai Ka-ying, also identified as Li Jiaying, is the first astronaut from Hong Kong to be on a space mission.

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International Day of Human Space Flight observed on April 12 (Mid of April)

The International Day of Human Space Flight is observed annually on April 12 to commemorate the beginning of the space era for mankind. Yuri Gagarin, a Soviet cosmonaut, became the first human in space on April 12, 1961…

Kerala-based Netrasemi Develops A2000 AI Chip and R1000 AI/ML MCU

Key Updates:

  • Netrasemi, a Kerala-based semiconductor startup backed by Zoho, has developed the A2000 AI system-on-chip (SoC) using the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) 12nm process.
  • The A2000 targets smart cameras, edge AI boxes, and intelligent video gateways, with a commercial launch targeted for mid-2027.
  • Netrasemi was selected for ₹15 crore support under the government's Design Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme in 2023 and has raised total funding of ₹125 crore.
  • The R1000 AI/ML MCU for the Internet of Things (IoT) sensor market was developed with the College of Engineering – Trivandrum under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Chip-to-Startup (C2S) programme.
  • Netrasemi is developing the A4000 advanced edge AI server chip with MeitY support, which is expected to be fabrication-ready by Q2 2027.

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Wildlife Institute of India (WII) records Rusty-spotted cat in National Chambal Sanctuary for the first time

Key Updates:

  • Researchers from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) have documented the first confirmed record of the Rusty-spotted cat (Prionailurus rubiginosus) in the National Chambal Sanctuary and southern Uttar Pradesh.
  • The Rusty-spotted cat is among the world smallest cats and is classified as a Near Threatened species according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List.
  • The study, published in the Journal of Threatened Taxa, documented two roadkill incidents involving a male and a female cat along the Bharthana-Sindaus road in Etawah district in 2025.
  • The findings highlight the ecological significance of the Chambal-Yamuna interfluve landscape, which features an extensive ravine network stretching approximately 480 km in a 10-km wide belt.
  • A separate research paper by the Department of Zoology at Indira Gandhi University (IGU) recently confirmed a sighting of a female adult and her kitten in Kot village, Faridabad, in July 2025.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeats Gujarat Titans to win IPL 2026 title

Key Updates:

  • Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) secured its second consecutive Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets in the final.
  • The final match was held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, making RCB the third team after Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) to win back-to-back titles.
  • GT were restricted to 155 for eight, while RCB recorded the fastest team fifty in an IPL final by reaching the milestone in 3.3 overs.
  • Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 75 runs off 42 balls, while Kagiso Rabada ended the season with the Purple Cap for taking 29 wickets.
  • Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the tournament and received the Tata Sierra car.

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India defeats New Zealand to defend T20 World Cup title (Start of March)

India defended their T20 World Cup title by beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad. India posted 255 for 5 in 20 overs; Sanju Samson top-scored with 89 off 46 balls.

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Y. Balaji Kiran takes additional charge as Chief Public Relations Officer of South Coast Railway (SCoR)

Key Updates:

  • Y. Balaji Kiran has taken additional charge as the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) of the South Coast Railway (SCoR).
  • He is a 2013-batch officer of the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS).
  • Since November 2025, he has served as the Deputy General Manager-cum-Secretary to the General Manager of SCoR.
  • He previously served as the Senior Divisional Operations Manager for the Guntakal Division.
  • He has also served as the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager for the Secunderabad and Hyderabad Divisions.

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Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command

Key Updates:

  • Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumed charge as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, in Mumbai on 30 May 2026.
  • Prior to this appointment, he served as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff at Naval Headquarters, New Delhi.
  • He was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jan 1988 and is a specialist in Gunnery and Missile Systems.
  • He has commanded Coast Guard Ship C-05, Missile Vessels INS Vibhuti and Nashak, Missile Corvette INS Kuthar, and Guided Missile Frigate INS Sahyadri.
  • He has served as the Commander of the Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet, Deputy Commandant of the National Defence Academy (NDA), and Chief of Staff, Eastern Naval Command.
  • He held the positions of Deputy Chief of the Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) - Operations and DCIDS (Policy, Plans and Force Development) at Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQIDS).
  • He is a recipient of the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, and Nao Sena Medal.

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Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani appointed Chief of Defence Staff (Start of June)

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) was appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs. He will assume charge after the present CDS…

General Anil Chauhan concludes tenure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS)

Key Updates:

  • General Anil Chauhan completed his tenure as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary, Department of Military Affairs.
  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved an extension of his service on September 24, 2025, up to May 30, 2026.
  • General Chauhan was awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal, Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, Sena Medal, and Vishisht Seva Medal.
  • He released the Joint Air Defence Doctrine to enhance synergy, integration, and operational preparedness across the armed forces.
  • He launched the Tri-Services Tele Directory Web Application, developed in-house by the Directorate General of Signals.

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Lt Gen NS Raja Subramani appointed Chief of Defence Staff (Start of June)

Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (Retd) was appointed as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and Secretary to the Government of India, Department of Military Affairs. He will assume charge after the present CDS…

KP Dhanapalan passes away at 76

Key Updates:

  • KP Dhanapalan, a senior Congress leader and former Member of Parliament, passed away at the age of 76 at a private hospital in Paravur, Ernakulam.
  • He was elected to the Lok Sabha in 2009 from the Chalakudy constituency.
  • Dhanapalan served as the president of the Ernakulam District Congress Committee (DCC).
  • He held positions including member of Paravur Municipality, chairman of Milma, and member of the board of directors of North Malabar Gramin Bank.
  • He was regarded as a close confidant of former Chief Minister A.K. Antony.

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Hari Krishan Dua passed away at 88. (Start of March)

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Suman Kalyanpur Passes Away Playback Singer (Start of June)

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Venkataramanappa Passes Away as Former Karnataka Minister

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  • Venkataramanappa, a veteran leader of the Indian National Congress (INC), passed away at the age of 80 in Bengaluru.
  • He died following a heart attack at a private hospital on Friday morning.
  • He was a prominent political figure from the Tumakuru district of Karnataka.
  • He served four terms as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) during his political career.
  • He held ministerial positions twice in the government of Karnataka.

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Siddaramaiah Set to Resign as Karnataka Chief Minister (End of May)

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E.A. Rajendran passes away at 71. (End of March)

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Dhanendra Kumar dies, first chairman of Competition Commission of India (CCI)

Key Updates:

  • Dhanendra Kumar served as the first chairman of the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
  • He was a 1968-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Haryana cadre.
  • He represented India as an Executive Director at the World Bank.
  • He held the positions of Chairman and Managing Director of the Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation (HSIDC) and Principal Secretary to the Haryana chief minister.
  • He passed away at the age of 80 in Hauz Khas, Delhi.

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