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 Here is the comprehensive topic-by-topic and point-by-point collection of current affairs for June 3, 2026, across different sources in internet:

1. Earth Prize 2026

• Nature of Award: This is a major global environmental award given annually to recognize innovative solutions to ecological problems.
• Organiser: It is presented by the Earth Foundation, a Swiss-based NGO.
• Prize Money: The winners receive $100,000 USD.
• History: The award was first established in 2022.
• Eligibility: It is the world’s largest environmental competition specifically for youth aged 13 to 19 years.
• 2026 Global Winners: For the first time, three Indian teenagers were named Global Winners: Viwan Choucharya, Haryana Agarwal, and Aviana Mehta.
• Innovation ("Plas Stick"): The trio developed a technique using tamarind seed powder to remove microplastics from water.
• Regional Structure: The competition selects seven regional winners (Asia, Africa, Europe, Oceania, Middle East, North America, and Central/South America) and one overall Global Winner.
• Distinction: The source clarifies that this is different from the Earthshot Prize, which is awarded by the UK’s Royal Foundation to five winners annually.

2. Supreme Court Appointments & Strength

• New Appointments: Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant administered the oath of office to five new Supreme Court judges.
• New Judges:
  • Justice Sheel Nagu (Former CJ of Punjab and Haryana HC).
  • Justice Shri Chandrashekhar (Former CJ of Bombay HC).
  • Justice Sanjeev Satyadeva (Former CJ of Madhya Pradesh HC).
  • Justice Arun Palli (Former CJ of J&K and Ladakh HC).
  • V.S. Mohana (Appointed directly from being a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court).
• Total Strength: An ordinance was recently issued (Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment Ordinance 2026) to increase the sanctioned strength from 33 to 37 judges.
• Current Status: With these appointments, the total strength has reached 37 judges plus the CJI (38 total), leaving one vacancy.
• Constitutional Details:
  • Schedule 3: Deals with the oaths of constitutional authorities like Supreme Court judges.
  • Article 124(2): Dictates that the President appoints every Supreme Court judge.
  • Article 124(6): Requires judges to take an oath before the President or their nominee (often the CJI) before taking office.
  • Tenure: Supreme Court judges serve until they reach 65 years of age.

3. Indian Seafood Exports (FY 2025-26)

• Record High: Exports reached an all-time high of ₹73,890 crore ($8.46 billion USD).
• Volume: Total export volume was 19,72,008 metric tons.
• Top Product: Frozen shrimp accounted for 66.52% of the total export value, worth ₹49,038 crore.
• Growth: There was a positive growth rate of 13.16% compared to the previous financial year.
• Top Export Destinations:
  1. USA (2,56,128 tons).
  2. China (1,69,505 tons).
  3. European Union (1,35,999 tons).

4. Pulse Production in Andhra Pradesh

• Rank: Andhra Pradesh ranked 1st in India for the production of pulses in FY 2025-26.
• Growth: The state recorded a significant 57.73% growth rate.
• Volume: Production rose to 15.71 lakh tons, up from 9.96 lakh tons the previous year.
• Major Crops: The highest share was green gram (pesara), followed by black gram and red gram.
• Policy Support: The central Mission for Atmanirbhar in Pulses, launched on October 11, 2025, aims for self-reliance with a budget of ₹11,440 crore over six years.
• Regional Comparison: While AP leads in pulses, Telangana leads the country in Oil Palm cultivation.

5. Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant in Prakasam (AP)

• Location: Konijedu-Marlapadu, Prakasam District, Andhra Pradesh.
• Developer: JSW (Jindal South West) Steel Ltd in partnership with APMDC.
• Investment: ₹1,230.20 crore.
• Partnership: A joint venture (Andhra Pradesh JSW Private Ltd) will see APMDC holding an 11% share.
• Economic Impact: The project is expected to generate ₹4,480 crore in revenue for APMDC over 15 years and create 1,550 jobs.
• Timeline: The plant is expected to be operational by December 2027.

6. Producer Price Index (PPI)

• Policy Shift: The Central Government plans to replace the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) with the Producer Price Index (PPI).
• Implementation: The new PPI series and a revised WPI series (Base Year 2022-23) will both launch on June 15, 2026.
• Phase-out: WPI will be completely discontinued after five years.
• Structure: PPI will have three sub-indices: Output PPI, Input PPI, and Services PPI.
• Services Covered: The Services PPI will track seven sectors: Banking, Securities, Insurance, Pension Funds, Railways, Air Travel, and Telecommunications.
• Authority: Data is released monthly by the Office of the Economic Adviser (DPIIT) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

7. New Lizard Species Discovery

• Name: Mesalina bishnoii.
• Location: Discovered in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan.
• Etymology: Named after the Bishnoi community, famous for wildlife conservation.
• First for India: This is the first time a lizard from the Mesalina genus has been discovered in India.

8. Rudra M2 Missile Test

• Type: An indigenous Air-to-Surface missile.
• Launch: Successfully flight-tested by DRDO and the Indian Air Force from an aircraft at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
• Range: Approximately 350 km.
• Navigation: Uses a hybrid navigation system (Inertial Navigation + GPS).
• Role: Intended to replace Russian-made Kh-31 anti-radiation missiles.
• Production Partner: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

9. Divyastra Mark 1 Loitering Munition

• Type: An indigenous suicide (kamikaze) drone.
• Testing: Conducted by the Indian Army in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
• Developer: Haverit, a defense tech company based in Lucknow, UP.
• Specs: It has a 500 km range, 5-hour endurance, and can carry payloads of 15–80 kg.
• Indigenous Content: Features 95% indigenous technology.

10. New Director of SHAR

• Appointment: S. Muthu Chaliyan has been appointed as the Director of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR) in Sriharikota, AP.
• Background: He has been a scientist at SHAR since 1991 and replaces E.S. Padmakumar.
• Historical Note: SHAR (Sriharikota High Altitude Range) was renamed in 2002 after former ISRO Chairman Satish Dhawan. Its first rocket, Rohini 125, was launched in 1971.

11. UN General Assembly (UNGA) 81st Session

• President-Elect: Khalilu Rahman, the Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, has been elected President.
• Election: He defeated Andreas Kakouris of Cyprus.
• Term: He will serve a one-year term starting from the session commencement on September 8, 2026.
• Outgoing President: The 80th session was presided over by Annalena Baerbock of Germany.

12. Government Schemes & Corrections

• PM SETU: A scheme to upgrade 1,000 ITIs and provide skills to 20 lakh youth over 5 years. Launched Oct 4, 2025, with a ₹60,000 crore budget.
• Swachh Bharat Mission Correction: The Rural (Grameen) component is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, while the Urban component is managed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. Acknowledged that previously attributing the Rural component to the Rural Development Ministry was incorrect.

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