Daily Current Affairs – 8 June 2026

Staying updated with today's current affairs is essential for competitive exam aspirants preparing for SSC, UPSC, Banking, State PSCs, and Railway exams. The 8 June 2026 current affairs cover major national developments, international events, economy updates, science & technology, and sports achievements that frequently appear in the General Awareness section of government exams.

India – National Current Affairs

• INDIA Bloc Meeting Held at Constitution Club, New Delhi – Twenty-three political parties confirmed participation in the INDIA Janbandhan meeting at the Constitution Club, New Delhi, on 8 June 2026 at 12 noon. National Conference and PDP from J&K also attended. Exam importance: Key opposition gathering ahead of national political developments; National Conference president Farooq Abdullah affirmed the party's continued commitment to the alliance.

• J&K Police Forms SIT to Probe Firing Attempt on Former CM Farooq Abdullah – J&K Police formed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe a firing attempt on former Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah. Exam importance: Farooq Abdullah is the National Conference president; SITs are constituted for high-profile criminal investigations under the Code of Criminal Procedure. 

• CBSE Re-evaluation Portal Cyberattack Being Investigated – The CBSE re-evaluation portal was targeted by a large-scale cyberattack on June 3 in an apparent attempt to disrupt the ongoing verification and re-evaluation process. Exam importance: Highlights need for cybersecurity in educational infrastructure; CBSE stands for Central Board of Secondary Education, under the Ministry of Education. 

• IMD Issues Heatwave Alert for North India – The India Meteorological Department warned of heatwave conditions over Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, and Rajasthan as hot and dry weather regained strength across the region. Exam importance: IMD is under the Ministry of Earth Sciences; heatwaves are declared when maximum temperature is ≥40°C in plains and ≥30°C in hilly areas. 

• BCCI Celebrates Achievers at Naman Awards 2026 in New Delhi – One of the most special highlights of Naman Awards 2026 was the felicitation of five Indian teams that won ICC trophies - the senior men's team (ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026), the senior women's team (ICC Women's Cricket World Cup 2025), and both men's and women's Under-19 teams (ICC Under-19 World Cups). President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Handicrafts Awards in New Delhi on the same day. Exam importance: BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is headquartered in Mumbai; Naman Awards are BCCI's highest recognition for cricketing excellence. 

• RBI Introduces New Forex Correspondent Model – The Reserve Bank of India decided to stop issuing fresh licences for full-fledged money changers (FFMCs) and replace the framework with a new forex correspondent model. Under the revised structure, authorised dealer banks will appoint forex correspondents who can buy and sell foreign currency notes, handle travellers' cheques, and support remittance services. Existing franchisee arrangements under FFMCs will be phased out over a two-year transition period. Exam importance: RBI stated the move simplifies the forex distribution framework and lowers entry barriers; multiple authorisation categories defined for banks, NBFCs, and forex entities. 

• Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026 Applications Open – The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, launched applications for the PMRC Scheme 2026 - a flagship initiative to attract accomplished Indian-origin researchers, scientists, and technologists from globally reputed institutions to leading government HEIs and national research centres in India. Applications opened from June 1, 2026, through the PMRC Portal. Seven premier institutions have been designated as Lead Institutions. Exam importance: Covers 13 thematic areas; eligible institutions include those under DST, DBT, ICMR, and CSIR. 

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International Current Affairs

• FIFA World Cup 2026 Kicks Off June 11 - Four Indian-Origin Players to Feature – The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held from June 11 to July 19 and will be jointly hosted by 16 cities - eleven in the United States, three in Mexico, and two in Canada. It is the first FIFA World Cup to be hosted by three nations and the first to include 48 teams, expanded from 32 previously. Four players of Indian origin will feature in the FIFA World Cup 2026 for the first time in history: Tahsin Mohammed Jamshid (Qatar), Nishan Velupillay (Australia), Samuel Moutoussamy (Congo), and Sarpreet Singh (New Zealand). The players trace their heritage to Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Jalandhar. Exam importance: Opening match is Mexico vs South Africa; 104 total matches; winner crowned July 19; Zee Entertainment secured Indian broadcast rights. 

• RB-IOS 2026 - RBI's New Integrated Ombudsman Scheme to Take Effect July 1 – The Reserve Bank-Integrated Ombudsman Scheme (RB-IOS) 2026 will come into effect from July 1, 2026. The scheme aims to provide a cost-effective, expeditious, non-adversarial alternate grievance redress mechanism for the resolution of complaints against Regulated Entities. The scheme allows for compensation up to ₹30 lakh. Exam importance: RBI may appoint one or more officers as RBI Ombudsman; replaces earlier scheme; a centralized RBI complaints-processing centre will be established. 

• Rohit Jain Appointed RBI Deputy Governor – RBI Executive Director Rohit Jain was appointed Deputy Governor of the central bank for a three-year term beginning on or after May 3, 2026. Jain, who has spent around three decades at the RBI, previously handled banking supervision as Executive Director. He succeeds T. Rabi Sankar. The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet. Exam importance: Jain is one of only two deputy governors promoted from within the RBI (alongside SC Murmu); other DGs are external appointees Poonam Gupta and Swaminathan J.

• India Ranked 5th Most Digitalised Economy - SIDE Report 2026 – According to the 2026 State of India's Digital Economy (SIDE) Report, released by ICRIER and the Prosus Centre for Internet and Digital Economy, India emerged as the world's fifth most digitalised economy. India improved its ranking from 8th place in 2025 to 5th place in 2026 among 71 countries. The country also secured 4th position globally in AI readiness, behind only the United States, China, and Singapore. Exam importance: Report uses CHIPS framework - Connect, Harness, Innovate, Protect, and Sustain; ICRIER stands for Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations.

Economy & Banking

• RBI Penalises Bandhan Bank ₹41.8 Lakh for KYC Non-Compliance – The Reserve Bank of India imposed a penalty of ₹41.8 lakh on Bandhan Bank for non-compliance with regulatory norms, including Know Your Customer guidelines. Exam importance: RBI has powers under the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 to impose monetary penalties; Bandhan Bank is headquartered in Kolkata, West Bengal.
• India's Forex Reserves Cross $700 Billion – RBI officials showcased India's macroeconomic strength, citing low inflation, manageable current account deficit, and strong foreign exchange reserves of around $700 billion. Exam importance: India's forex reserves rank among the top 4 globally; forex reserves act as a buffer against external shocks and currency volatility. 
• RBI Grade B Phase 1 Exam Scheduled for 13 June 2026 – The Reserve Bank of India announced Phase 1 for the RBI Grade B Recruitment 2026 scheduled for June 13 and 14, 2026, for General and DEPS/DSIM streams respectively. The recruitment offers a starting gross salary of around ₹1.54 lakh per month, with selection through Prelims, Mains, and Interview stages. Exam importance: RBI Grade B Officers are recruited in General, DEPR (Economists), and DSIM (Statisticians) streams; minimum age: 21, maximum: 30 years.
• UPI Launched in Cambodia via NPCI International–ACLEDA Partnership – India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched in Cambodia through a partnership between NPCI International Payments Limited and ACLEDA Bank Plc. Under Phase 1, Indian travellers can make seamless QR-code payments at over 4.5 million merchants using UPI apps via Cambodia's KHQR network and Bakong payment system. Exam importance: NPCI International is the overseas arm of NPCI; Cambodia marks a new addition to the growing list of countries accepting UPI payments. 

Science, Technology & Environment

• Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Appointed Next Vice Chief of Air Staff – Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit was appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force and will assume office on 1 July 2026. Currently serving as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), he was commissioned into the IAF in 1986 and has over 3,300 flying hours on more than 20 aircraft types. Exam importance: VCAS is the second senior-most position in the IAF; IAF was established on October 8, 1932; HQ: New Delhi.
• India Achieves 100th Ramsar Site Milestone - Surha Tal, UP – The Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary (Surha Tal) in Uttar Pradesh was designated the 100th Ramsar Convention site in India on World Environment Day 2026. The sanctuary is located in Ballia district and supports migratory birds and aquatic ecosystems. Exam importance: World Environment Day 2026 theme: "Inspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future." hosted by Azerbaijan in Baku; Ramsar Convention is the international treaty for wetland conservation, signed in 1971 in Ramsar, Iran.
• World Environment Day 2026 Observed Globally on June 5 – World Environment Day 2026 was observed on 5 June 2026 under the leadership of the United Nations Environment Programme. The theme, "Inspired by Nature: For Climate. For Our Future.", accompanied by the global call #NowForClimate, emphasises urgent climate action, ecosystem restoration, pollution reduction, and sustainable living. Hosted by Azerbaijan in Baku. Exam importance: World Environment Day was established in 1972 following the UN Conference on the Human Environment; observed annually on June 5.
• New Regional Meteorological Centre Inaugurated at Jammu – Union Minister for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the new Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) at Jammu on 5 June 2026. Exam importance: IMD (India Meteorological Department) is under the Ministry of Earth Sciences; an RMC at Jammu is significant for weather forecasting in the J&K region and disaster preparedness along the Himalayan belt.

Sports & Important Days

• Shreyas Iyer Named India's New T20I Captain – The BCCI announced India's T20I squads for the upcoming tours of England and Ireland on 6 June 2026, with Shreyas Iyer appointed as captain and Tilak Varma named vice-captain. Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to the T20 World Cup 2026 title, was dropped from the squad. Exam importance: Iyer led KKR to the IPL 2024 title and PBKS to the IPL 2025 final; India plays Ireland in Belfast (June 26 & 28) and five T20Is in England (July 1–11).
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Becomes Youngest-Ever Indian Cricket Selectee – At 15 years and 71 days old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became the youngest ever player to be picked in the Indian cricket squad, surpassing the long-standing record held by Sachin Tendulkar. Sooryavanshi concluded IPL 2026 as the highest run-scorer with 776 runs at an exceptional strike rate of 237.30. Exam importance: Sooryavanshi plays for Rajasthan Royals; Prince Yadav also received his maiden T20I call-up; Jasprit Bumrah was rested for England and Ireland tours. 
• India Won T20 World Cup 2026 - Key Recap – India won the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final on March 8, 2026, beating New Zealand by 96 runs at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, in front of 86,824 spectators. India became the first team to win three T20 World Cup titles, defend their title, and the first host nation to win the title. Player of the Match: Jasprit Bumrah. Exam importance: India scored 255/5; New Zealand were bowled out for 159; this was the 10th edition of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.
• FIH Women's Nations Cup 2026 Begins June 15 in Auckland – The 2025–26 Women's FIH Hockey Nations Cup (4th edition) will be held at the National Hockey Centre in Auckland, New Zealand, from 15 to 21 June 2026. India captain Salima Tete leads a 20-member squad (announced June 2). Exam importance: India placed in Pool A with Japan, USA, and Uruguay; chief coach: Sjoerd Marijne; this tournament serves as FIH Pro League qualification.
• India Women Lose 0–2 to England in FIH World Cup Qualifier Final – India lost 0–2 to England in the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifier Final. Despite the defeat, India confirmed their berth in the upcoming FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2026, which is scheduled between August 15 and 30 in Belgium and the Netherlands. Exam importance: This will be India's 9th appearance at the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup; India ranked 9th globally; qualifiers were held in Hyderabad and Santiago, Chile. 
• World Oceans Day - 8 June 2026 – World Oceans Day is observed every year on 8 June to raise awareness about the vital role of oceans, marine biodiversity, and sustainable use of ocean resources. Exam importance: 2026 theme focused on ocean health and climate action; the day was officially recognized by the UN General Assembly in 2008; India's coastline spans 7,516.6 km across 9 coastal states and 4 Union Territories.