Daily Current Affairs 05 June 2026 for APPSC | TSPSC | UPSC | Government Exams ~ Knowresults - All Universities Exam Results, Timetables, Notifications, Syllabus, Previous Year Pape

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In this article, we cover the most important Daily Current Affairs of 05 June 2026 along with exam-focused explanations. Effective storing of current affairs notes helps candidates retain information for a longer period and enhances revision efficiency before examinations.

Based on the video transcripts from June 5, 2026, here are the comprehensive notes for all topics discussed:

1. International Relations & Global Cooperation

India-UK Critical Minerals Observatory: Launched in New Delhi, this data-driven platform aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and supply chains for critical minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earth elements. It is operated by the Technology Innovation in Exploration and Mining Foundation, IIT Dhanbad, and the University of Cambridge.
Visit of Venezuela's Acting President: PM Modi met with Delcy Rodríguez in New Delhi to discuss energy security, agriculture, and trade. Venezuela possesses the world's highest proven oil reserves (303 billion barrels).
OPEC Update: The UAE officially exited OPEC and OPEC+ as of May 1, 2026, leaving the organization with 11 member countries.
BRICS Disaster Management: A BRICS Working Group meeting was held in Puri, Odisha, to discuss managing risks like floods and tsunamis. It included experts from 11 member countries, including new members like Egypt, Iran, and Indonesia.
UN Security Council Elections: Portugal and Austria were elected as non-permanent members for the 2027–28 term. Latvia also notably joined as a first-time non-permanent member.
UPI in Cambodia: India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched in Cambodia, allowing Indian tourists to pay 4.5 million local merchants via QR codes.

2. National Infrastructure & Development

First Model Border Village: Chumur in Eastern Ladakh has been designated as India's first Model Border Village under the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP). It features solar-powered houses designed to withstand temperatures as low as -35°C.
VVP 2.0: The second edition of the program (2024–25 to 2028–29) is a Central Sector Scheme with a budget of ₹6,839 crore, covering 1,954 villages.
Paperless Governance in West Bengal: West Bengal became the 33rd legislature to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) for paperless proceedings.
India AI Data Lab: Chandigarh University became the first private university in India to establish an AI Data Lab in collaboration with Intel India.

3. Economy & Industry

Base Year Updates: The government updated the base year for both the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) and the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) from 2011–12 to 2022–23.
- IIP: April 2026 growth slowed to 4.9%. New components include water supply and waste management.
- WPI: The number of items increased from 697 to 957, including solar, wind, and nuclear power for the first time.
Millet Exports: For the first time, APEDA exported millet-based ready-to-cook functional foods from Karnataka to New Zealand.
Solar Power Leadership: India has overtaken the US to become the world's second-largest solar power market (after China), with capacity growing to over 155 GW in 2026.

4. Science, Technology & Environment

World Environment Day (June 5): The 2026 theme is "Inspired by Nature for Climate for Our Future", with official celebrations hosted in Baku, Azerbaijan.
Nuclear Waste Repository: Finland (at Onkalo) has built the world's first permanent underground nuclear waste storage facility, storing radioactive waste 433 meters deep in copper canisters.
PMRC Scheme: The Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Education to attract Indian-origin researchers from abroad to work in 13 priority sectors like AI and Quantum Computing.
Navachar Mantra: A program by the Ministry of Skill Development to support rural and local innovations in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

5. Sports & Health

World Yogasana Sport Championship: The inaugural event was launched by PM Modi in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The theme for the 2026 International Day of Yoga is "Yoga for Healthy Aging".
U-20 Athletics: India finished second in the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championship in Hong Kong, winning 19 medals (including 10 Gold).
Child Mortality Report: A report in the British Medical Journal noted that while global child deaths fell to 4.9 million in 2024, the rate of progress has slowed significantly compared to the 2000–2015 period.

6. Appointments & Obituaries

Subhash Kashyap: The former Secretary General of the Lok Sabha and constitutional expert passed away at 97. He was a member of the "One Nation, One Election" committee.
Vipul: Appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia; he was previously stationed in Qatar.
Tarun Kapoor: Granted a one-year extension as Advisor to the Prime Minister.
Neelkanth Mishra: Appointed as India's Executive Director at the World Bank.
Vinod Rai: The 11th CAG released a new book titled When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference.

7. Regional Focus: Andhra Pradesh

Central Projects: AP ranks 3rd in India for the number of central government projects being implemented (142 projects valued at ₹2.18 lakh crore).
Semiconductor Project: Visakhapatnam (Ananthapuram mandal) was selected for the state's first semiconductor OSAT unit.

The India–UK Critical Minerals Observatory was launched in:

A) London
B) New Delhi
C) Cambridge
D) Birmingham

Answer: B) New Delhi

The India–UK Critical Minerals Observatory aims to strengthen cooperation in:

A) Defense technology
B) Renewable energy exports
C) Critical mineral supply chains
D) Maritime security

Answer: C) Critical mineral supply chains

Which institution is associated with the operation of the India–UK Critical Minerals Observatory?

A) IIT Bombay
B) IIT Kanpur
C) IIT Dhanbad
D) IIT Kharagpur

Answer: C) IIT Dhanbad

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met the Acting President of Venezuela, ________, in New Delhi.

A) Nicolas Maduro
B) Delcy Rodríguez
C) Jorge Arreaza
D) Rafael Ramírez

Answer: B) Delcy Rodríguez

Venezuela possesses approximately how many billion barrels of proven oil reserves?

A) 203 billion
B) 253 billion
C) 303 billion
D) 353 billion

Answer: C) 303 billion

Which country officially exited OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, 2026?

A) Qatar
B) Kuwait
C) UAE
D) Bahrain

Answer: C) UAE

The BRICS Disaster Management Working Group meeting was held in:

A) Chennai
B) Puri
C) Goa
D) Visakhapatnam

Answer: B) Puri

Which country became a non-permanent member of the UN Security Council for the first time?

A) Portugal
B) Austria
C) Latvia
D) Slovenia

Answer: C) Latvia

India's UPI was launched in which country recently?

A) Thailand
B) Vietnam
C) Cambodia
D) Malaysia

Answer: C) Cambodia

Chumur, India's first Model Border Village, is located in:

A) Arunachal Pradesh
B) Sikkim
C) Eastern Ladakh
D) Himachal Pradesh

Answer: C) Eastern Ladakh

Chumur was designated as India's first Model Border Village under:

A) PM Gati Shakti
B) Vibrant Villages Programme
C) PM Gram Sadak Yojana
D) Border Area Development Programme

Answer: B) Vibrant Villages Programme

The budget allocation for Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP) 2.0 is:

A) ₹5,839 crore
B) ₹6,839 crore
C) ₹7,839 crore
D) ₹8,839 crore

Answer: B) ₹6,839 crore

VVP 2.0 covers how many villages?

A) 1,754
B) 1,854
C) 1,954
D) 2,054

Answer: C) 1,954

West Bengal became the ______ legislature to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA).

A) 31st
B) 32nd
C) 33rd
D) 34th

Answer: C) 33rd

India's first private university AI Data Lab was established at:

A) VIT University
B) Amity University
C) Chandigarh University
D) SRM University

Answer: C) Chandigarh University

The AI Data Lab was established in collaboration with:

A) Google India
B) Microsoft India
C) Intel India
D) IBM India

Answer: C) Intel India

The revised base year for both IIP and WPI is:

A) 2018–19
B) 2020–21
C) 2021–22
D) 2022–23

Answer: D) 2022–23

The growth rate of IIP in April 2026 was:

A) 3.9%
B) 4.9%
C) 5.9%
D) 6.9%

Answer: B) 4.9%

The number of items covered under the revised WPI increased to:

A) 857
B) 907
C) 957
D) 997

Answer: C) 957

APEDA exported millet-based ready-to-cook functional foods to:

A) Australia
B) Canada
C) New Zealand
D) Singapore

Answer: C) New Zealand

India became the world's ______ largest solar power market in 2026.

A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth

Answer: B) Second

World Environment Day is observed annually on:

A) June 3
B) June 4
C) June 5
D) June 6

Answer: C) June 5

The theme of World Environment Day 2026 is:

A) Beat Plastic Pollution
B) Our Land, Our Future
C) Inspired by Nature for Climate for Our Future
D) Ecosystem Restoration for All

Answer: C) Inspired by Nature for Climate for Our Future

The official host city for World Environment Day 2026 was:

A) Vienna
B) Geneva
C) Baku
D) Helsinki

Answer: C) Baku

The world's first permanent underground nuclear waste repository is located in:

A) Sweden
B) Finland
C) Norway
D) Canada

Answer: B) Finland

The PMRC Scheme was launched by:

A) Ministry of Science and Technology
B) Ministry of Education
C) NITI Aayog
D) Ministry of Electronics and IT

Answer: B) Ministry of Education

Navachar Mantra is an initiative of:

A) Ministry of Education
B) Ministry of Rural Development
C) Ministry of Skill Development
D) Ministry of MSME

Answer: C) Ministry of Skill Development

The inaugural World Yogasana Sport Championship was launched in:

A) New Delhi
B) Ahmedabad
C) Bengaluru
D) Hyderabad

Answer: B) Ahmedabad

The theme of International Day of Yoga 2026 is:

A) Yoga for Humanity
B) Yoga for Wellness
C) Yoga for Healthy Aging
D) Yoga for Sustainable Living

Answer: C) Yoga for Healthy Aging

India secured which position in the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championship?

A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth

Answer: B) Second

India won a total of ______ medals in the Asian Under-20 Athletics Championship.

A) 15
B) 17
C) 19
D) 21

Answer: C) 19

Who was appointed as India's next Ambassador to Saudi Arabia?

A) Tarun Kapoor
B) Vipul
C) Vinod Rai
D) Neelkanth Mishra

Answer: B) Vipul

Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed as India's:

A) Ambassador to UAE
B) RBI Deputy Governor
C) Executive Director at the World Bank
D) NITI Aayog Vice Chairman

Answer: C) Executive Director at the World Bank

Which former CAG authored the book When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference?

A) Rajiv Mehrishi
B) Shashi Kant Sharma
C) Vinod Rai
D) Girish Chandra Murmu

Answer: C) Vinod Rai

Andhra Pradesh ranks ______ in India in terms of Central Government projects under implementation.

A) First
B) Second
C) Third
D) Fourth

Answer: C) Third

Which of the following institutions are associated with the India–UK Critical Minerals Observatory?

A) Technology Innovation in Exploration and Mining Foundation
B) IIT Dhanbad
C) University of Cambridge
D) IIT Bombay

Answer: A, B, C

Which topics were discussed during PM Modi's meeting with Delcy Rodríguez?

A) Energy Security
B) Agriculture
C) Trade
D) Space Exploration

Answer: A, B, C

Which countries participated as newer BRICS members in the Disaster Management Working Group meeting?

A) Egypt
B) Iran
C) Indonesia
D) Japan

Answer: A, B, C

Which countries were elected as non-permanent members of the UN Security Council for the 2027–28 term?

A) Portugal
B) Austria
C) Latvia
D) Germany

Answer: A, B, C

Features of Chumur Model Border Village include:

A) Solar-powered houses
B) Houses designed for temperatures as low as -35°C
C) Development under Vibrant Villages Programme
D) Coastal resilience infrastructure

Answer: A, B, C

Which of the following were included in the revised IIP/WPI framework?

A) Water Supply
B) Waste Management
C) Solar Power
D) Nuclear Power

Answer: A, B, C, D

The PMRC Scheme focuses on attracting researchers in sectors such as:

A) Artificial Intelligence
B) Quantum Computing
C) Advanced Technologies
D) Priority Research Areas

Answer: A, B, C, D

Which statements regarding the World Yogasana Sport Championship are correct?

A) It was inaugurated by PM Modi.
B) It was launched in Ahmedabad.
C) It is the inaugural edition of the championship.
D) It was held in Puri.

Answer: A, B, C

Which statements regarding Andhra Pradesh are correct?

A) AP ranks third in Central Government projects.
B) There are 142 Central Government projects under implementation.
C) Projects are worth ₹2.18 lakh crore.
D) The state's first semiconductor OSAT unit was selected at Visakhapatnam (Ananthapuram mandal).

Answer: A, B, C, D

Which personalities are correctly matched with their appointments or achievements?

A) Vipul — Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
B) Neelkanth Mishra — Executive Director at the World Bank
C) Tarun Kapoor — Advisor to Prime Minister (one-year extension)
D) Vinod Rai — Author of When Audit Matters: CAG Interventions That Made a Difference

Answer: A, B, C, D

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