Staying updated with today's current affairs is essential for competitive exam aspirants preparing for SSC, UPSC, Banking, State PSCs, and Railway exams. The 9 June 2026 current affairs cover major national developments, international events, economy & banking updates, sports achievements, awards, and important days that frequently appear in the General Awareness section of government exams.
India – National Current Affairs
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- PM Modi Inaugurates Projects Worth ₹21,700 Crore in Gujarat & Daman and Diu – PM Narendra Modi visited Gujarat and the UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on 5 June 2026, inaugurating and laying foundation stones for development projects worth over ₹21,700 crore across infrastructure, healthcare, connectivity, aviation, and industrial sectors. In Surat, projects worth ₹18,800 crore were announced including Packages VI and VII of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway (₹7,689 crore), a 200-bed ESIC Hospital (₹212 crore), and a transmission network expansion (₹4,546 crore). In Daman, 56 projects worth ₹2,970 crore were flagged off, including the new NAMO Airport terminal and NAMO Hospital (both developed at ₹1,340 crore). Exam importance: PM also virtually inaugurated the 1st-ever World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad, a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage City; highlights India's Yoga Day 2026 theme – "Yoga for Healthy Ageing."
- Government Announces Measures to Deepen G-Sec Market and Facilitate Greater FPI Participation – The Ministry of Finance (MoF) introduced major reforms to increase Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) participation in Government Securities (G-Secs), including tax exemptions on interest income, Long-Term Capital Gains (LTCG), and Short-Term Capital Gains (STCG), and expansion of specified securities under the Fully Accessible Route (FAR). Under the new regime, FPIs/FIIs will face Nil tax on interest income from G-Secs and capital gains arising from sale, transfer, exchange, or redemption of G-Secs. Previously, STCG was taxed at 30% and LTCG at 12.5% under Section 210 of the Income-tax Act, 2025. Exam importance: The reforms aim to attract stable long-term foreign capital, deepen the G-Sec market, and diversify India's debt market investor base.
- Kerala Launches India's First Judiciary-Integrated Wildlife Offence System 'HAWK' – The Kerala Forest Department launched the Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK), India's first fully digitised and judiciary-integrated wildlife offence management system, linking wildlife crime records with the District Court Management System via an API. It is a cloud-based ERP system developed in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and NTT Data Corporation. Exam importance: HAWK makes Kerala the first state in India to integrate forest records with the judicial system; aims to improve prosecution, monitoring, and intelligence gathering against Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT).
- Union MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh Launches 'NZP Saathi App' at National Zoological Park – MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh (MoEFCC) launched the 'NZP Saathi App', a digital zoo guide available on Android and iOS, and inaugurated self-ticketing kiosks at the National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi. The app offers an interactive map, smart navigation to locate animal enclosures, and thematic tours including Express Tour, Family Tour, Grand Zoo Tour, and personalised 'My Tour' options. Self-ticketing kiosks support UPI-based digital payments with free Wi-Fi. Exam importance: NZP is managed under MoEFCC; app and kiosks aim to modernise visitor experience at India's premier zoo.
- MeitY Selects 6 Firms Including TCS, NEC India & Kyndryl for GoI-Backed AI Projects – The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY selected 6 firms — TCS, NEC Corporation India, Kyndryl Solutions, Innefu Labs, CoRover.ai, and Cactus Technology Solutions (CTSPL) — to provide AI/ML solutions for projects undertaken by central ministries and agencies, chosen from over 80 bidders including Deloitte and EY. Exam importance: Empanelment is valid for 2 years, extendable by 1 year; selected firms will assist government bodies in AI model development, advisory services, capacity building, and project execution.
- SAI Signs MoU with Japan's University of Tsukuba to Strengthen Sports Science – The Sports Authority of India (SAI) signed a three-year MoU with Japan's University of Tsukuba to advance sports education, sports science, and athlete development in India. The MoU was signed by SAI's DDG Manjushree Dayanand and University of Tsukuba President Kyosuke Nagata in New Delhi, building on the India–Japan sports cooperation framework of 2016 and an earlier SAI–Tsukuba MoU of 2018. Exam importance: Priority sports under the partnership include athletics, archery, table tennis, swimming, and judo; collaboration supported through the Tsukuba International Academy for Sport Studies (TIAS 2.0).
Economy & Banking
- SBI Research: India's GDP Growth Rises to 7.7% in FY26, Q4 Accelerates to 7.8% – SBI Research's latest 'Ecowrap' report revealed India's full-year GDP growth for FY2025-26 at 7.7%, driven by a stronger-than-expected Q4 (January–March) growth of 7.8%, supported by strong services activity, robust industrial performance, increased private investment, and improved consumption trends. The report also projected India's nominal GDP growth in the range of 12.5%–13% in FY27. Exam importance: GVA grew 7.9% in Q4 FY26 and averaged 7.9% for full FY26; core GVA expanded to 9.7%; services sector reached 9.9% in Q4 FY26; total investment announcements hit a record ₹80 lakh crore in FY26 (₹56 lakh crore in private investment); manufacturing accounted for ~29% of new investment announcements.
- IFC and Global Investors Commit USD 105 Million to Hygenco for Green Hydrogen – The International Finance Corporation (IFC), along with Siemens (USD 25 million) and Fullerton (up to USD 30 million), committed a total of USD 105 million to Hygenco Green Energies Private Limited to accelerate green hydrogen development in India. IFC's total commitment stands at USD 50 million, including USD 25 million from its own account and USD 20 million from the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) and USD 5 million from the Frontier Opportunities Fund (backed by Germany). Exam importance: This marks IFC, Siemens, and Fullerton's first direct green hydrogen investment in India; CTF is a programme of the Climate Investment Funds (CIF).
- RBI Imposes ₹41.80 Lakh Penalty on Canara Bank for KYC and Account Classification Lapses – The Reserve Bank of India imposed a penalty of ₹41.80 lakh on Canara Bank following a Statutory Inspection for Supervisory Evaluation (ISE 2025) that found the bank failed to upload KYC records of several customers to the Central KYC Records Registry (CKYCR) within prescribed timelines, and also misclassified certain accounts as inoperative despite the last customer-induced transaction being less than one year old. Exam importance: Penalty imposed under Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sections 46(4)(i) and 51(1) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949; ISE 2025 audited Canara Bank's operations as of March 31, 2025.
Awards & Recognitions
- India's First Food-Led Metabolic Recovery System 'GRASA' Wins Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 – GRASA Millets & Food Private Limited, India's first food-led metabolic recovery system, was awarded the Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 for "Emerging Health Tech & Nutrition Innovation Startup of the Year", recognising its millet and fermentation-based approach to metabolic health. The award was presented by Padma Shri awardee and actor-politician Kangana Ranaut at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. Exam importance: The event also launched the Bharat Innovations & Startups Facilitator (BISF), a platform to nurture the next generation of Indian entrepreneurs.
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Sports
- India Clinches SAFF Women's Championship 2026, Defeats Bangladesh 3-1 in Final – The Indian women's national football team (Blue Tigresses), governed by the All India Football Federation (AIFF), won the 8th edition of the SAFF Women's Championship 2026, defeating Bangladesh 3-1 in the final at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa (25 May – 6 June 2026). India scored 18 goals and conceded only 1 throughout the tournament. Exam importance: This is India's 6th SAFF Women's Championship title, ending a 7-year wait; Sanfida Nongrum (India) – MVP; Aveka Singh (India) – Top Scorer (4 goals); Panthoi Chanu Elangbam (India) – Best Goalkeeper; Nepal – Fair Play Award; SAFF governs the tournament held approximately every two years.
- French Open 2026: Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva Win Singles Titles – The 125th edition of the French Open (Roland-Garros) was held at Stade Roland Garros, Paris, France (24 May – 7 June 2026). Alexander Zverev (Germany) won the men's singles title defeating Flavio Cobolli (Italy) 6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-1, while Mirra Andreeva (Russia) won the women's singles title with a 6-3, 6-2 victory over Maja Chwalińska (Poland). Exam importance: Men's Doubles – Marcel Granollers & Horacio Zeballos (retained title); Women's Doubles – Kateřina Siniaková & Taylor Townsend; Mixed Doubles – Sara Errani & Andrea Vavassori (Italy, retained); tournament organised by the French Tennis Federation (FFT).
- India's U18 Men's Hockey Team Wins Gold at Hockey U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Japan – The Indian Men's U18 Hockey Team clinched the Gold medal at the Hockey U18 Asia Cup 2026 held in Kakamigahara, Japan (29 May – 6 June 2026), defeating host Japan 4-1 in the final. The Indian Women's U18 Hockey Team won Bronze, defeating South Korea 3-0. The men's team was captained by Ketan Kushwaha and the women's team by Sweety Kujur. Exam importance: Ashish Tani Purti (India) – Player of the Match in final and top scorer (13 goals); Ayush Rajak (India) – Best Goalkeeper (men's); Nousheen Naz (India) – Top Scorer in women's competition (12 goals); Hockey India awarded ₹3 lakh to each men's player and ₹1 lakh to each women's player.
Obituary
- National Award-Winning Malayalam Actor Salim Kumar Passes Away at 56 – Veteran Malayalam actor and National Film Award winner Salim Kumar passed away at age 56 in Kochi, Kerala. He was born on 10 October 1969 in Chittattukara, North Paravur, Ernakulam. He debuted in 1997 and appeared in over 300 films, becoming one of Malayalam cinema's most celebrated comic actors. Exam importance: Won National Film Award for Best Actor in 2010 for Adaminte Makan Abu; Kerala State Film Award for Second Best Actor (Achanurangatha Veedu, 2005), Best Comedian (Ayalum Njanum Thammil, 2013), and Best Story for directorial debut Karutha Joothan (2017).
Sports & Important Days
- World Food Safety Day 2026 – 7 June – World Food Safety Day (WFSD) is observed annually on 7 June to raise awareness about safe food and prevent foodborne diseases. The 2026 theme is "From Burden to Solutions: Safe Food Everywhere." In India, FSSAI marked the day through awareness campaigns, workshops, and webinars. Exam importance: UNGA proclaimed 7 June as WFSD on 20 December 2018 via Resolution A/RES/73/250; first observed on 7 June 2019; led jointly by FAO and WHO; recognised by the 73rd World Health Assembly (WHA73.5) in August 2020.
- World Oceans Day 2026 – 8 June – The United Nations' World Oceans Day (WOD) is observed annually on 8 June to highlight the importance of oceans and promote global ocean conservation. The 2026 theme is "Reimagine: Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean." Exam importance: The idea was first proposed by Canada on 8 June 1992 at the Rio Earth Summit; UNGA officially designated 8 June as WOD via Resolution A/RES/63/111 on 5 December 2008; first celebrated on 8 June 2009; UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission sponsors the World Ocean Network since 2002.
