Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for June 02, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
Perfect for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 exam preparation.

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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. PMSVANidhiLaunched byMoH&UACompletes Six Years of OperationIn May 2026, the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaN

• What happened: PMSVANidhiLaunched byMoH&UACompletes Six Years of OperationIn May 2026, the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PMSVANidhi), a micro-credit scheme launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoH&UA) completed6 yearsof empowering street vendors.Key HighlightsEvent:To mark this milestone, the Union MinisterManohar LalKhattar,MoH&UA and Chief Minister (CM) Manik Saha, Tripura engaged with PM SVANidhi beneficiaries from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Mizoram, and Tripura. Loans Sanctioned:Over the last 6 years,1.12 Crore (Cr)loans facilitated more than 1.05 crorecollateral-free loans have been sanctioned under the scheme across the country amounting to overRs17,800 Crand benefitting around75.5 lakhstreet vendors.North-Eastern (NE) region:More than2.59 lakhloans have been distributed in the NE region, through which financial assistance amounting to overRs430 Crhas been extended to street vendors.
• Key points: They also distributedcredit cardsand loansanction lettersto street vendors from Tripura.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. Overview of President

• What happened: Overview of PresidentDroupadiMurmu’sVisit to Sikkim from May 26 to 28, 2026In May 2026,PresidentDroupadiMurmuwas on a3-dayofficial visit to Sikkim from May 26 to 28, 2026, to participate in the state’s Golden Jubilee celebrations marking 50 years of statehood and to inaugurate various developmental and cultural initiatives.Highlights of theVisit:Key Engagements:During her three-day visit to Sikkim, President Droupadi Murmu visited the Orchidarium and the Namgyal Institute of Tibetology, toured Nathu La at the India–China border, attended the 7th Convocation of Sikkim University at Manan Bhavan, Gangtok, Sikkim.
• Key points: She flagged off‘Pink City Runners’, vehiclesfor women at Ridge Park in Gangtok.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. Sikkim Declared Fully Literate State: Sikkim

• What happened: Sikkim Declared Fully Literate State: Sikkimhas been officially declared a fully literate state under the Ministry of Education (MoE)’s flagship initiative Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society(ULLAS), thereby becoming the5th state(after Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, and Himachal Pradesh, HP) and3rd North-East(NE)state in India to achieve this feat.President’s Police Colour:President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious President’s Police Colour to theSikkim Policeat a ceremony held at Palzor Stadium, Gangtok, in recognition of its distinguished service and significant contribution to maintaining peace, security, and public order in the state.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. India Signs USD 629 Million BrahMos Missile Export Deal with Vietnam

• What happened: India Signs USD 629 Million BrahMos Missile Export Deal with VietnamtoStrengthen Defence CooperationIn May 2026, the Government of India(GoI)signed aBrahMos missile exportagreementwithVietnamworth approximatelyRs 60 billion(USD 629 million), further strengthening bilateral defence and strategic cooperation. AboutBrahMos missileExport Deal:Contract:The BrahMos export agreement with Vietnam covers the supply of missile systems, along with training and logistical support.Export Milestone:Vietnam has become thesecond overseasbuyer of the BrahMos missile system, following the Philippines, which became the first foreign customer after signing a USD 375 million deal with India in 2022.Other Deal:Negotiations between India andIndonesiafor the acquisition of the BrahMos missile system are in the final stages, with Indonesia having finalized plans in March 2026 to procure one battery of the missile system for coastal defence.
• Key details: Union MoSJitendraSingh Launches AI-Enabled CPGRAMS VoiceChatbot‘Samadhan Didi’In May 2026, Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC)Dr.JitendraSingh,Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions (MoPPG&P), launched the 1st-of-its-kind initiative‘Samadhan Didi’,Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled voice chatbot for the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System(CPGRAMS),at Kartavya Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.AboutSamadhan Didi:Developed by:The new chatbot was developed by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances(DARPG), MoPP&P in partnership with BHASHa INterface for India(BHASHINI).Multi-lingualChatbot:It is a voice-based multilingual chatbot which supports all22 Indian languagesrecognised under the 8th Schedule of the Constitution and other regional and indigenous languages (such as: Bhojpuri, Garo, Khasi, Mizo and Bodhi), enabling citizens to register grievances in their preferred language with appropriate authority.Key Role ofBhasini:The system combines the Bhashini’s language capabilities with grievance-classification models on CPGRAM data, ensuring smooth experience across Indian languages.AutomaticCategorisation:Using the chatbot, citizens can register their complaints/grievances simply by speaking, in their own language, describing the concern in plain words, following the AI understands the issue, asks follow-up questions, and automatically identifies the appropriate Ministry, Department category and sub-category, and files the grievance with correct authority. Union MinisterManoharLalLaunches ‘SwachhMobile App’ in West BengalIn May 2026,Union MinisterManoharLalKhattar,Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), launched‘SwacchApplication(app)’, geo-tagged mobile app for cleanliness in municipal areas, in Kolkata, West Bengal (WB) in the presence ofSuvenduAdhikari,Chief Minister (CM) of WB. AboutSwachhApp:Purpose:The app will enable the citizens to upload photos of issues such as stagnant water, garbage, or drainage problems in their respective municipal areas and send them to the municipality for action.Implementation:For the initial phase, the app is being launched for10 municipalitiesnamely, Asansol, Durgapur, Baidyabati, Basirhat, Contai, Nalhati, Krishnanagar, Madhyamgram Tufangunge and Pujali, across the state.
• Key points: The development was announced by Rajesh Kumar Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Defence(MoD), at the Shangri-La Dialogue, an annual security summit organized by the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), held in Singapore.; The launch of the app marks a major step towards citizen participation in urban governance and boosting the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)through technology-enabled solutions.; The state government plans to expand the app later to 120 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) of the state.; This marks  the first-ever SIP approval granted under the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation through Upgraded ITIs(PM-SETU) scheme.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

5. Australia, UK, and USA

• What happened: Australia, UK, and USALaunches Underwater Drone Programme to Advance Maritime Defence CapabilitiesIn June 2026, the three member nations of the AUKUS security alliance, United States of America (USA), the United Kingdom (UK), andAustralia, launched a jointunderwater drone programmeunder the ‘AUKUS alliance Pillar Two’ to co-develop advanced Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles (UUVs). AboutUnderwater Drone Programme:Objective:The initiative aims to develop a suite of highly adaptable, multi-mission UUV payloads to support undersea operations and help the AUKUS partners maintain their collective strategic advantage in the maritime domain.
• Key details: Focus:This project focusing on collaboration in quantum computing, advanced defence technologies such as long-range hypersonic weapons, undersea robotics, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).AUKUS:Established in 2021, AUKUS is a trilateral defence partnership between Australia, the UK, and the USA focused on nuclear-powered submarines, advanced military technologies, and underwater drone systems to strengthen maritime security.
• Key points: The announcement was made by Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles, USA Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and UK Defence Secretary John Healey at the US embassy on the sidelines of the IISS Shangri La Dialogue in Singapore.; The first delivery ofUUV technology is expected by 2027.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

🔬 Science & Technology

6. DRDO Successfully Conducts High-Calibre Bomb Trial at TBRL Facility

• What happened: DRDO Successfully Conducts High-Calibre Bomb Trial at TBRL FacilityIn June 2026, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence, successfully conducted ahigh-calibre conventional bomb trialat the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL), Ramgarh Range, Panchkula, Haryana.Key Details of Trial:Validation:Thehigh-powered explosive testwas conducted in accordance with standard operating procedures(SOPs), under the supervision of senior Indian Air Force(IAF)officials and DRDO scientists, to validate advanced munitions and defence capabilities.Deployment:This high-calibre bomb was designed to serve as a warhead for IAF missiles and other air-dropped munitions.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

💰 Economy & Banking

7. Karur Vysya Bank Launches 4 Premium Credit Card Variants on Visa Platform

• What happened: Karur Vysya Bank Launches 4 Premium Credit Card Variants on Visa PlatformIn May 2026, Karura Vysya Bank Limited(KVB),an Indian private sector bank, launched4new premium credit cardportfolios namely,Aura(Visa Platinum),Samara(Visa Signature),Altura(Visa Infinite) andEternis(Visa Infinite), on theVisaplatform. About Premium Credit Card Variants:Eternis:It offers a welcome bonus of 10,000 reward points, additional rewards on select spending categories, hotel stay benefits, zero forex markup on global transactions.Altura:Some of the key benefits offered by Altura include: welcome bonus of 7,500 reward points, accelerated rewards on travel and lifestyle spending, elite hotel membership, and zero forex markup benefits.Samara:The variant is focused on dining and lifestyle spending which offers enhanced rewards on dining and online shopping, along with Over The Top (OTT) subscriptions.Aura:The card is designed specifically for online shoppers and offers higher reward points on online transactions, along with complementary benefits like: Amazon Prime subscription and Zomato Gold memberships.
• Key points: The launch is part of the bank’s strategy to strengthen its offerings for affluent and lifestyle-focused customers.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

8. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• What happened: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

9. India Receives Two Labbaytum Excellence Awards for Outstanding Haj Coordination and Communication

• What happened: India Receives Two Labbaytum Excellence Awards for Outstanding Haj Coordination and CommunicationIn June 2026,Indian Haj Missionunder the Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) receivedtwo Labbaytum Awardsin the categories of Coordination and Communication, from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia in recognition of its exemplary management of Haj operations and pilgrim services during Haj 2026. AboutLabbaytum Awards:Award Overview: Every year, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah presents the Labbaytum Awards to outstanding Haj Missions during the Khitamahu Misk Ceremony held in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, recognizing excellence in Haj management and pilgrim services.2026Pilgrim Movement: Haj 2026 from India commenced on 18 April 2026, with over 1.75 lakh pilgrims undertaking the pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia through 17 embarkation points across the country.Initiatives:India’s recognition was strengthened by technology-driven measures such as.
• Key points: This was the first timeIndia received two Labbaytum Awards in a single Haj season, with the honours presented during the official closing ceremony of Haj 2026.; Haj Suvidha Application,digital access to travel and emergency services; Smart Wristbands,real-time tracking and locating pilgrims in crowded holy sites.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

10. IPL 2026: RCB Clinched Their Second IPL Title by Defeating Gujarat Titans

• What happened: IPL 2026: RCB Clinched Their Second IPL Title by Defeating Gujarat TitansOn 31 May 2026, the19thedition of the Indian Premier League(IPL) 2026, branded asTATA IPL 2026, concluded with Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB)securing theirsecond IPL titleafter defeating Gujarat Titans(GT)by 5 wickets in the final with 12 balls to spare in the final held at Narendra Modi Stadium, inAhmedabad, Gujarat. About IPL 2026:Overview:The Board of Control for Cricket in India(BCCI)conducted IPL 2026 from 28 March to 31 May 2026 as a Twenty20 (T20) franchise league featuring 74 matches across 13 venues in India.Virat Kohli:Indian Cricketer representing RCB, became thefirst playerto complete 9,000 IPL runs, the first batter to cross 4,000 runs in run chases, the first IPL batter to score 800 boundaries (807 fours and 303 sixes), and the first to register four successive 600-plus run seasons.Vaibhav Sooryavanshi:Indian Cricketer representing RR, had a record-breaking IPL 2026 season, becoming theyoungest player in T20 cricket history to aggregate 1,000 runs at just 15 years and 29 days, setting a new record for the most sixes by an Indian batter in a single IPL season (43), becoming the fastest player to reach 400 runs in an IPL season by balls faced (167 deliveries) and the youngest batter in IPL to winOrange Cap(Most Runs).
• Key points: GT set a target of 156 after being put in to bat, but RCB comfortably chased it down in 18 overs, led by an unbeaten 75 off 42 balls from RCB’s Virat Kohli.; RCB clinched the title withRs.20 croreprize money and a trophy while runner-up GT receivedRs. 12.5 crore.; He also won the Emerging Player of the Season, Most Valuable Player (MVP), Best Strike Rate Award, Fantasy Player of the Season, and Most Sixes Award.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

11. Veteran Singer and Padma Bhushan Awardee Suman Kalyanpur Passed Away

• What happened: Veteran Singer and Padma Bhushan Awardee Suman Kalyanpur Passed AwayIn May 2026, veteran Indian playback singer and Padma Bhushan awardeeSuman Kalyanpurpassed away at the age of 89 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. She was born as Suman Hemmady, on January 28, 1937 in Dhaka, Bengal Presidency, British India (present-day Dhaka, Bangladesh).
• Key details: About Suman Kalyanpur:Musical Legacy:Suman Kalyanpur was one of India’s most celebrated playback singers, renowned for her melodious voice and immense contribution to Hindi, Marathi, and several regional film industries.Career:She began her playback singing career in 1954 with films such as Shukrachi Chandini and Mangu. She rose to prominence during the 1950s and 1960s, gaining widespread recognition for her soulful songs and memorable duets with legendary playback singer Mohammed Rafi.Contribution to Indian Music:Over a career spanning more than six decades, she recorded thousands of songs and collaborated with many of Indian cinema’s most renowned composers and singers, leaving a lasting impact on Indian music.Notable Work:During her illustrious musical career spanning over 60 years, some of her notable works include: “Aajkal Tere Mere Pyar Ke Charche”, “Na Na Karte Pyar Tumhin Se”, “Tumne Pukara Aur Hum Chale Aaye” and others.Other Genres of Music:Other than film music, she was also known for her devotional songs, ghazals and thumris.
• Key points: In January 2023, she was awarded thePadma Bhushan,India’s 3rd highest civilian honor, by the Government of India (GoI) in the field of ‘Arts’, recognising her significant contributions to Indian music.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

12. Hindi Journalism Day 2026 – May 30

• What happened: Hindi Journalism Day 2026 – May 30Hindi Journalism Day (Hindi Patrakarita Diwas) is observed annually in India on May 30 to commemorate the publication ofUdant Martand(meaning “The Rising Sun”) in1826, the first Hindi-language newspaper, which broke the dominance of English and Persian media in the early 19th century. Background:Establishment:Udant Martand was published weekly every Tuesday from Martand Press, Kolhu Tola Lane, colonial Calcutta (now Kolkata), carrying the historic motto ‘Hindustaniyon ke hit ke het’ (For the benefit of Indians).Pioneer:It was founded, edited, and published byPandit Jugal Kishore Shukla, a lawyer and scholar from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (UP).Struggle:Due to high postal rates under British rule and lack of support, Udant Martand closed after about 18 months, but it marked the beginning of theVernacular Press Act of 1878in India.2026 Event:Union MinisterJyotiraditya Scindia,Minister of Communications, released aRs.5commemorative postage stamp and a special bicentenary volume detailing the rich evolution of the language press of India in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Key points: May 30, 2026 commemorates the200th anniversary(Bicentenary) of Hindi print media.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

13. World No Tobacco Day 2026 – May 31

• What happened: World No Tobacco Day 2026 – May 31World No Tobacco Day(WNTD)is annually observed across the globe onMay 31to raise awareness about the harmful effects of tobacco use and promote policies aimed at reducing tobacco consumption worldwide. Background:Establishment:The Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) established WNTD in1987to raise awareness about preventable diseases and deaths caused by tobacco.Resolutions:In 1987, the World Health Assembly (WHA) adopted Resolution WHA40.38, designating 7 April 1988 as the first ‘World No-Smoking Day,’ and in 1988, the WHA passed Resolution WHA42.19, declaring that WNTD would be observed annually on 31 May.2026 Event in India:In May 2026, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), through the National Tobacco Control Programme (NTCP), launched the pilot version of the Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions(ToFEI) Application (App) and released a Standard Operating Procedure(SOP)for tobacco product sample collection in New Delhi, Delhi.
• Key points: 2026 Theme:“Unmasking the Appeal – Countering Nicotine and Tobacco Addiction”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

14. Global Day of Parents 2026 – June 1

• What happened: Global Day of Parents 2026 – June 1The United Nations (UN)’sGlobal Day of Parentsis observed annually on1 Juneacross the globe to recognize and appreciate the selfless commitment, sacrifices, love, and dedication of parents and caregivers in nurturing and protecting children. Background:Origin:TheUNbegan focusing on family-related issues in the 1980s and later proclaimed 1994 as the International Year of the Family(resolution 44/82, dated 9 December 1989) and 15 May as the International Day of Families (resolution 47/237, adopted in 1993).Establishment:Building on these initiatives, the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA)established theGlobal Day of Parents in 2012to honor parents worldwide.1st Observance:The inaugural observance of the Global Day of Parents was held on1 June2013.
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• Key points: 2026Theme:“Together for Parents”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

Test your knowledge with these questions based on today’s current affairs:

Q1. Which of the following is related to: PMSVANidhiLaunched byMoH&UACompletes Six Years of OperationIn May 2026, the PM Street Vendor’s AtmaN?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: Overview of President?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: Sikkim Declared Fully Literate State: Sikkim?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: India Signs USD 629 Million BrahMos Missile Export Deal with Vietnam?

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Q5. Which of the following is related to: Australia, UK, and USA?

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