Current Affairs 09 June 2026

National Affairs

PM Modi Inaugurates Development Projects Worth ₹21,700 Crore in Gujarat & UTs
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu to launch a massive infrastructure and healthcare package.

• Surat Highlights: Virtually inaugurated the 1st-ever World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad. Laid the foundation for projects worth ₹18,800 crore, including Packages VI and VII of the Vadodara-Mumbai Expressway (₹7,689 crore) and a 200-bed ESIC Hospital.
• Daman Highlights: Inaugurated 56 projects worth ₹2,970 crore, including the new terminal building of NAMO Airport and the NAMO Hospital (combined cost of ₹1,340 crore).
• Industrial Boost: Launched Chemical and Bulk Drug Zone projects in Valsad and Bharuch.

Kerala Launches ‘HAWK’: India’s First Judiciary-Integrated Wildlife Offence System
The Kerala Forest Department has launched the Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK), a fully digitized system to manage wildlife crime and Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT).

• Integration: It is the first system in India to link forest crime records directly with the District Court Management System via API to improve prosecution rates.
• Technology: A cloud-based ERP system developed in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) and NTT Data.

Union Minister Launches ‘NZP Saathi App’ for National Zoological Park
Union MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh (MoEFCC) launched the NZP Saathi App and self-ticketing kiosks at the National Zoological Park in New Delhi.

• Key Features: Provides smart navigation for animal enclosures and facilities, offering thematic tours like the "Express Tour" and "Family Tour."
• Digital Access: Facilitates UPI-based payments at kiosks with free Wi-Fi for on-the-spot booking.

SAI and Japan’s University of Tsukuba Partner for Sports Science
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) signed an MoU with Japan’s University of Tsukuba to enhance India’s high-performance sports ecosystem.

• The Scope: Specialized training and exchange programs for athletes, coaches, and sports scientists through the TIAS 2.0 academy.
• Priority Sports: Focus on Archery, Athletics, Table Tennis, Swimming, and Judo.

Banking & Finance

Government Reforms G-Sec Market to Attract Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPI)
The Ministry of Finance introduced major tax reforms to deepen India’s debt market and diversify the investor base.

• New Tax Regime: FPI/FII tax will now be Nil for interest income earned from Government Securities (G-Secs) and capital gains arising from their sale or redemption.
• Previous Status: Short-term capital gains (STCG) were previously taxed at 30% and Long-term (LTCG) at 12.5%.

Hygenco Secures $105 Million Investment from IFC and Global Investors
Hygenco Green Energies has received a major funding boost to accelerate green hydrogen growth in India.

• Investors: IFC ($50 million), Siemens ($25 million), and Fullerton ($30 million).
• Significance: Marks the first direct green hydrogen investment in India by IFC, Siemens, and Fullerton.

RBI Imposes ₹41.80 Lakh Penalty on Canara Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) penalized Canara Bank for non-compliance with regulatory directions.

• The Lapses: Critical failures in KYC (Know Your Customer) norms, specifically the failure to upload records to the Central KYC Registry (CKYCR) and misclassification of inoperative accounts.

Science, Technology & Economy

MeitY Empanels 6 Firms for National AI Projects
The National e-Governance Division (NeGD) has selected six companies to provide AI and Machine Learning (AI/ML) solutions for central ministries.

• Selected Firms: TCS, NEC Corporation India, Kyndryl Solutions, Innefu Labs, CoRover.ai, and Cactus Technology Solutions.
• The Mandate: Assist government bodies in AI model development, advisory services, and project execution for a period of 2 years.

SBI Research: India’s GDP Growth Projected at 7.7% for FY26
According to the SBI “Ecowrap” report, India’s economic momentum remains robust.

• Key Growth Drivers: Strong services activity (9.9% growth in Q4) and record investment announcements totaling ₹80 lakh crore in FY26.
• GVA Growth: The Gross Value Added (GVA) averaged 7.9% for the full financial year.

Sports & Awards

India Clinches 6th SAFF Women’s Championship Title
The Indian Women’s National Team (Blue Tigresses) defeated Bangladesh 3-1 in the finals held in Goa.

• Tournament Stats: India scored 18 goals and conceded only 1 throughout the tournament.
• Top Honors: Sanfida Nongrum (MVP), Aveka Singh (Top Scorer - 4 goals), and Panthoi Chanu (Best Goalkeeper).

French Open 2026: Alexander Zverev and Mirra Andreeva Claim Titles
The 125th edition of Roland-Garros concluded in Paris with historic wins.

• Men’s Singles: Alexander Zverev (Germany) defeated Flavio Cobolli to win his first French Open.
• Women’s Singles: 19-year-old Mirra Andreeva (Russia) defeated Maja Chwalińska.

India’s U18 Men’s Hockey Team Wins Gold in Asia Cup
India defeated hosts Japan 4–1 in the final to clinch the Hockey U18 Asia Cup 2026 in Kakamigahara.

• Individual Brilliance: Ashish Tani Purti finished as the top scorer with 13 goals.
• Women’s Result: The Indian Women’s U18 team secured the Bronze medal by defeating South Korea.

GRASA Wins ‘Emerging Health Tech Startup of the Year’ Award
GRASA Millets & Food Private Limited was honored with the Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 at Bharat Mandapam.

• Highlight: Recognized as India’s 1st food-led metabolic recovery system. The event also saw the launch of the Bharat Innovations & Startups Facilitator (BISF).

Obituaries

National Award-Winning Actor Salim Kumar Passes Away
Veteran Malayalam actor Salim Kumar passed away at 56.

• Legacy: Known for over 300 films, he won the National Film Award for Best Actor (2010) for Adaminte Makan Abu. He was also a recipient of multiple Kerala State Film Awards for comedy and story writing.

Important Days at a Glance

Current Affairs 09 June 2026 Oneliner Question Answer

1. Which Prime Minister visited Gujarat and the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu on 5 June 2026?
Answer: Narendra Modi.

2. What was the total value of development projects inaugurated and launched by PM Narendra Modi during his June 2026 visit?
Answer: Over ₹21,700 crore.

3. Which championship was virtually inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi in Ahmedabad?
Answer: World Yogasana Championship.

4. Which ministry announced reforms to increase Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) participation in Government Securities?
Answer: Ministry of Finance (MoF).

5. Which state launched India's first judiciary-integrated wildlife offence management system, 'HAWK'?
Answer: Kerala.

6. What is the full form of HAWK launched by the Kerala Forest Department?
Answer: Hostile Activity Watch Kernel.

7. Which Union Minister launched the 'NZP Saathi App' at the National Zoological Park?
Answer: Kirti Vardhan Singh.

8. What is the primary purpose of the NZP Saathi App?
Answer: To provide a digital zoo guide with smart navigation and online ticketing.

9. How many firms were selected by MeitY to provide AI and Machine Learning solutions for government projects?
Answer: Six firms.

10. Name one company selected by MeitY for AI projects.
Answer: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS).

11. Which organization signed an MoU with Japan's University of Tsukuba to strengthen sports science and athlete development?
Answer: Sports Authority of India (SAI).

12. The SAI–University of Tsukuba MoU primarily focuses on which field?
Answer: Sports science and athlete development.

13. How much investment was committed to Hygenco Green Energies for green hydrogen development?
Answer: USD 105 million.

14. Which international financial institution invested in Hygenco Green Energies?
Answer: International Finance Corporation (IFC).

15. Which bank was fined ₹41.80 lakh by the RBI for KYC and account classification lapses?
Answer: Canara Bank.

16. According to SBI Research, what was India's GDP growth in FY26?
Answer: 7.7%.

17. Which company won the Rashtriya Ratna Samman 2026 for Health Tech and Nutrition Innovation Startup of the Year?
Answer: GRASA Millets & Food Private Limited.

18. Which team won the SAFF Women's Championship 2026?
Answer: India.

19. Which team did India defeat to win the SAFF Women's Championship 2026?
Answer: Bangladesh.

20. Who won the men's singles title at the French Open 2026?
Answer: Alexander Zverev.

21. Who won the women's singles title at the French Open 2026?
Answer: Mirra Andreeva.

22. Which country won the Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026?
Answer: India.

23. Which country did India defeat in the final of the Men's U18 Hockey Asia Cup 2026?
Answer: Japan.

24. Which National Award-winning Malayalam actor passed away in June 2026?
Answer: Salim Kumar.

25. World Food Safety Day is observed annually on which date?
Answer: 7 June.

26. What is the theme of World Food Safety Day 2026?
Answer: “From Burden to Solutions: Safe Food Everywhere”.

27. World Oceans Day is celebrated every year on which date?
Answer: 8 June.

28. What is the theme of World Oceans Day 2026?
Answer: “Reimagine: Beyond the world we know, a new relationship with our ocean”.