Current Affairs Quiz 1st June 2026 Quiz

Exp. President’s Police Colour Conferred on Sikkim Police

President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious President’s Police Colour on the Sikkim Police during an Alankaran Parade held at Paljor Stadium.

With this recognition, Sikkim became the 15th state in India and the 3rd state from the North-East region to receive the President’s Police Colour.

The President’s Police Colour is the highest ceremonial honour awarded to a police force in India, recognizing exceptional service, professionalism, and commitment to national security and public welfare.

Exp. Ageas Federal Life Insurance Partners with Policybazaar to Boost Digital Insurance Distribution

Ageas Federal Life Insurance has entered into a digital distribution partnership with Policybazaar to expand its online reach and strengthen digital insurance distribution.

The partnership aims to provide India’s growing base of digitally savvy consumers with a seamless end-to-end online journey for purchasing insurance products.

Through the Policybazaar platform, AFLI’s range of protection, savings, and wealth-creation products will be easily accessible, comparable, and available for online purchase.

Exp. Zoho Corporation Invests ₹70 Crore in ONDC to Strengthen India’s Digital Commerce Infrastructure

Zoho Corporation has invested ₹70 crore in Open Network for Digital Commerce to support the development of sovereign digital technology infrastructure in India.

ONDC is an initiative of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, aimed at promoting open and inclusive digital commerce.

ONDC was incorporated on 30 December 2021 and seeks to democratize e-commerce by enabling interoperability between buyers and sellers across digital platforms.

Exp. AYUSHEXCIL and Spices Board Sign MoU to Promote Ayush Products Globally

The Ayush Export Promotion Council and the Spices Board of India signed an MoU to strengthen the global promotion of Ayush products, medicinal spices, and India’s traditional wellness ecosystem.

The partnership aims to boost exports through quality assurance, standardisation, research, innovation, international market development, and promotion of functional foods, nutraceuticals, herbal extracts, and Ayurvedic products.

Under the proposed “Spice and Heal” initiative, both organizations will focus on branding, traceability, scientific validation, capacity building, and participation in international trade fairs to position India as a global leader in holistic health and natural healing solutions.

Exp. Mission SANA: India’s First Indigenous Super-Pressure Platform Launched

Red Balloon Aerospace launched Mission SANA, India’s first indigenous super-pressure platform carrying commercial payloads from seven national and international partners, marking a major milestone in the country’s near-space capabilities.

With this mission, India joined the United States, France, Japan, and China as one of only five nations possessing indigenous stratospheric (hydrogen) balloon technology.

The company’s VISTA super-pressure platform was launched from Indira Gandhi Stadium and ascended to about 25 km above Earth, carrying payloads for biological experiments, propulsion technology, earth observation, onboard computing, and navigation system validation.

Exp. Sumit Antil Breaks World Record at Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026

Two-time Paralympic champion Sumit Antil set a new world record in the Men’s Javelin Throw F64 category with a throw of 74.82 metres at the Indian Open International Para Athletics Championships 2026 in Bengaluru.

Representing Haryana, Antil surpassed his previous world record of 73.29 metres, which he had established at the Asian Para Games 2022, and won the gold medal.

Exp. Yemen’s Former President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi Passes Away

Former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansour Hadi has passed away. He was a key political figure in Yemen during a period of significant political transition and conflict.

Hadi served as the President of Yemen from 2012 to 2022, leading the country for a decade before transferring his powers to a presidential leadership council.

Exp. Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar Assumes Charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar has assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) of the Indian Navy.

Before this appointment, he served as Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command, India’s only integrated tri-service command.

Recent Appointments in Defence Sector

• Director of Central Bureau of Investigation – Praveen Sood (one year extension
• Chief of Defence Staff of India – Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani (replace Anil Chauhan)
• Chief of the Indian Navy – Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan;26^th; (replace Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi)
• Vice Chief of Army Staff – Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth (replace Pushpendra Pal Singh)

Exp. India’s First SkyCast System Launched at IGI Airport

Union Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s first SkyCast System at Indira Gandhi International Airport, marking a significant advancement in aviation weather monitoring.

The system was launched under Mission Mausam, a Government of India initiative aimed at modernizing the country’s weather forecasting infrastructure.

SkyCast is an integrated atmospheric remote sensing system designed for fog monitoring, turbulence detection, weather forecasting, and aviation safety, enhancing operational efficiency and flight safety.

Exp. DFS Launches Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets

The Department of Financial Services has launched the Common Landing Portal for Unclaimed Financial Assets to help citizens easily search for and claim their unclaimed financial assets.

Developed in collaboration with the Public Sector Bank Alliance, the portal provides a unified platform to search for unclaimed bank deposits, insurance claims, shares, dividends, and mutual funds across the financial ecosystem.

The initiative aims to create a more accessible, transparent, and citizen-centric financial ecosystem, while making it easier for individuals to reconnect with their rightful financial assets.

Exp. Ministry of Corporate Affairs Allows CSR Spending Through ZCZP Instruments

The Ministry of Corporate Affairs has allowed companies to deploy up to 10% of their annual CSR expenditure through Zero Coupon Zero Principal (ZCZP) instruments, aiming to strengthen India’s Social Stock Exchange ecosystem.

A ZCZP instrument carries no interest payment and no principal repayment, making it a philanthropic funding mechanism that channels social impact investments through a market-based framework.

Under Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, eligible companies are required to spend at least 2% of their average net profits on CSR activities, and non-compliance can attract penalties of up to ₹1 crore.

Exp. Indian Peacekeepers Honoured by the United Nations

On the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, the United Nations posthumously honoured two Indian peacekeepers with the prestigious Dag Hammarskjöld Medal.

The medal was awarded by António Guterres to Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar Pradhan in recognition of their sacrifice while serving in UN peacekeeping missions.

Major Abhilasha Barak received the 2025 United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award for her outstanding contribution to gender equality and inclusion in peacekeeping operations.

Exp. Tamil Nadu Farmer Valluvan Recognised as UN FAO Soil Farmer Hero for Sustainable Tree-Based Farming

Valluvan from Pollachi was recognised as a UN FAO Soil Farmer Hero for successfully adopting sustainable and tree-based agricultural practices.

He transformed his 11-hectare farm from a loss-making coconut plantation into a highly profitable farming model through diversified and sustainable agricultural methods.

Inspired by the Isha Foundation’s Save Soil – Cauvery Calling Programme, Valluvan adopted multi-crop farming, multi-tier agriculture, and tree-based farming, enhancing both productivity and soil health.

Exp. Sarbananda Sonowal Launches Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) 2024–25 at JNPA, Mumbai

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched the Logistics Port Performance Index (LPPI) 2024-25 during the 37th Foundation Day celebrations of the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority in Mumbai.

LPPI is a national benchmarking framework developed under the Sagar Aankalan Framework to evaluate port performance across Dry Bulk Cargo, Liquid Bulk Cargo, and Container Cargo categories.

Top-performing ports were Paradip Port Authority in Dry Bulk Cargo, Sikka Port and Terminals in Liquid Bulk Cargo, and Mundra Port in Container Cargo, while JNPA secured the second position among major container ports.

Exp. IIMC Launches AIME Academy for AI in Media and Entertainment

The Indian Institute of Mass Communication launched the Artificial Intelligence in Media and Entertainment (AIME) Academy in New Delhi to strengthen AI-driven capabilities in the media sector.

The Academy will function on five key pillars—capacity building, research, innovation and incubation, responsible AI and policy development, and industry–academia collaboration—to promote widespread AI adoption across India’s media ecosystem.

It aims to act as a national hub for AI literacy and innovation in media, supporting organisations like Doordarshan, All India Radio, and Press Information Bureau, while also advancing training programs and AI toolkits for future media professionals.

Exp. Royal Challengers Bengaluru Retain IPL Title

Royal Challengers Bengaluru successfully defended their IPL title by defeating Gujarat Titans by five wickets in the final at Narendra Modi Stadium.

Virat Kohli starred in the chase with an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls and was named Player of the Match, while Washington Sundar scored an unbeaten 50 for Gujarat Titans.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was named Most Valuable Player of the Season and won the Orange Cap with 776 runs, becoming the youngest-ever Orange Cap winner at 15 years and 65 days. He also secured the Emerging Player, Super Striker, and Super Sixes awards.

Other Awards

• Most Valuable Player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)
• Orange Cap: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR); 776 runs in 16 matches
• Purple Cap: Kagiso Rabada (GT); 29 wickets in 17 matches
• Emerging player: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)
• Super striker (highest SR): Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)
• Most sixes: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi (RR)
• Most fours: Sai Sudharsan (GT)
• Most dot balls: Mohammed Siraj (GT)
• Catch of the season: Manish Pandey (KKR);
• Fairplay: Punjab Kings