Daily Current Affairs โ 01 June 2026
Daily Current Affairs ยท 01 June 2026
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ โ 01 June 2026
10 UPSC-standard bilingual MCQs covering today's top stories ยท 10-sec timer per question
Score yourself as you go. Get a feel for how UPSC-level questions are framed around the day's news.
Economy
UN Adds Israel and Russia to Sexual Violence Blacklist
The United Nations recently added Israel and Russia to its conflict-related sexual violence blacklist, while Hamas had already been listed following the October 2023 attacks that triggered the Gaza war.
- Conflict-Related Sexual Violence: It refers to rape
- UN Blacklist: The blacklist is part of the UN Secretary-General's annual report on conflict-related sexual violence and names parties suspected ofโฆ
- Impact of Listing: Being listed does not automatically lead to sanctions
- Israel's Inclusion: The UN report verified 31 cases involving Palestinian men
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- Russia's Inclusion: Russia was listed for conflict-related sexual violence in Ukraine
- Global Scale: The report's annex lists 77 parties responsible for patterns of conflict-related sexual violence
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Economy
India's Commitment to UN Peacekeeping
At the United Nations Peacekeeping (UNPK) Ministerial 2025 meeting in Berlin, 74 member states pledged to enhance the effectiveness and adaptability of peace operations amid evolving global challenges.
- India pledged a Quick Reaction Force (QRF), One male armed police (Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) or mixed armed police (CRPF), Women-led Policeโฆ
- As per UNPK data, India is currently the 4th largest troop-contributing nation with 5,375 personnel after Nepal, Rwanda and Bangladesh
- They are deployed by the UN Security Council to support ceasefires and peace agreements and are called Blue Helmets due to the light blue colorโฆ
- Currently, over 61,000 military and police peacekeepers from 119 countries and more than 7,000 civilian personnel serve in 11 UN Peacekeepingโฆ
Which statement correctly describes India's Commitment to UN Peacekeeping?
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History
UN Women & the Global Gender Agenda
On the eve of the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action
- Political Backlash & Lack of Representation: In 2024
- Between 2020 and 2023, 8 in 10 peace talks and 7 in 10 mediation efforts included no women, reflecting their continued exclusion from peace processes.
- 119 million girls remain out of school, and 39% of young women don't complete upper secondary education.
- Low Female Labour Force Participation (FLFPR): India's FLFPR rose from 23.3% (2017โ18) to 41.7% (2023โ24) but remains below the global average (50%)โฆ
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- Domestic Burden: Women spend 236 minutes/day on unpaid domestic work vs 24 minutes by men
- Gender Pay Gap: Women earn 29.4% less in urban and 51.3% less in rural areas than men
- About: The Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action (1995)
- Beijing+30 Action Agenda: It marks the 30th anniversary (1995-2025) of the BPfA to review and appraise its implementation
- Establishment & Mandate: UN Women, established by the UN General Assembly in July 2010, is the United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality andโฆ
- International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women (INSTRAW)
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Polity
Supreme Court Upholds GST on Online Gaming
Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of levying Goods and Services Tax (GST) on organised online gaming activities involving money stakes.
- The Court rejected challenges against the levy of GST on actionable claims arising from online gaming and fantasy sports under the category ofโฆ
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Polity
Supreme Court of India
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Economy
GST 2.0 with Next-generation Reforms
The 56th Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council, unveiled GST 2.0 with next-generation reforms to make the tax regime citizen-centric, boost agriculture, health, manufacturing, and improve ease of doing business.
- The changes in GST rates on services will be implemented with effect from 22nd September 2025.
- Simplified GST Structure: GST 2.0 replaces four GST slabs (5%
- Tax Relief for the Essential Goods: Full GST exemption on individual life and health insurance policies
- Consumer Goods: GST on small cars, TVs, air conditioners, cement, and auto parts has been reduced from 28% to 18%
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- Fertilizer inputs such as sulphuric acid, nitric acid, and ammonia: GST reduced from 18% to 5%.
- Labour-intensive goods like handicrafts, marble, and leather items: GST reduced from 12% to 5%.
- Process reforms for refunds and registration will improve dispute resolution
- About: Introduced by the 101st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2017, is a comprehensive indirect tax levied on the supply of goods and services in India
- Key Features: Dual GST Structure: Includes Central GST (CGST) and State GST (SGST); Integrated GST (IGST) is applicable for inter-state transactions.
- GST Council: It is the primary body for GST policymaking and rate decisions
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Economy
National Family Health Survey-6 ( 2023-24)
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) released the data for the National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) for the period 2023-24.
- The survey highlights a significant milestone in maternal and child healthcare
- NFHS-6 highlights significant improvements in maternal and child health
- The survey also flags emerging challenges, including rising C-section rates, increasing obesity and NCDs, persistent child undernutrition, gaps inโฆ
- Surge in Institutional Deliveries: Saw a positive shift, rising from 88.6% (NFHS-5) to 90.6% (NFHS-6), moving toward universal coverage
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- Decline in Malnutrition: Stunting (low height-for-age) among children under five dropped substantially from 35.5% to 29.3%.
- Severe Wasting (too thin for height) fell sharply from 7.7% to 5.2%.
- Underweight prevalence among under-five children falling from 32.1% to 31.8%
- Driven by improved cold-chain infrastructure, U-WIN digital tracking, and the Universal Immunization Programme (UIP), rotavirus vaccination coverageโฆ
- Child health outcomes improved, with acute respiratory infection (ARI) prevalence declining from 2.8% to 1.9% and severe diarrhoea falling to 0.5%.
- Additionally, early initiation of breastfeeding (within one hour of birth) for children under three years improved by nearly 10% points, rising fromโฆ
Discuss the significance of NFHS-6 for evidence-based health policymaking in India.
Which statement correctly describes National Family Health Survey-6 ( 2023-24)?
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History
Indiaโs Fight Against Anemia
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare released a progress update on the Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) campaign, highlighting India's sustained efforts to combat anemia, a major public health challenge.
- About: It was launched in 2018 with the aim to reduce anemia through a 6x6x6 framework
- 6 Key interventions: Iron and Folic Acid Supplementation: Age-appropriate Iron-Folic Acid (IFA) supplements are provided
- Deworming: Biannual deworming for children and adolescents (1-19 years) and antenatal deworming for pregnant women.
- Behavior Change Campaigns: Year-round campaigns focusing on key behaviors to combat anemia.
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- Anemia Testing and Treatment: Use of digital methods for anemia screening, with special attention to pregnant women and adolescents.
- Fortification of Foods: Mandatory fortification of foods with Iron and Folic Acid in government programs.
- Awareness and Treatment for Non-Nutritional Causes: Special focus on malaria, hemoglobinopathies, and fluorosis in endemic areas.
- About: Anemia is a condition primarily caused by iron deficiency
- Vulnerability & Impact: Children under 5 (especially those under 2 years)
- In 2019, anemia caused a loss of 50 million years of healthy life, primarily due to iron deficiency, thalassemia, sickle cell trait, and malaria.
Which statement correctly describes Indiaโs Fight Against Anemia?
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Economy
National Health Mission and Janani Suraksha Yojana – reporting
- Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Health Mission (NHM). The Yojana was launched on 12th April 2005
- While these States have been named Low Performing States (LPS) under the scheme
- ASHA is a trained female community health activist
- The role of an ASHA is that of a community level care provider
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- National Health Mission (NHM) was launched by the government of India in 2013 subsuming the National Rural Health Mission and the National Urbanโฆ
- The main programmatic components include Health System Strengthening in rural and urban areas for – Reproductive-Maternal- Neonatal-Child andโฆ
- The National Health Mission seeks to ensure the achievement of the following indicators: Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) to 1/1000 live births
- Reduce Infant Mortality rate (IMR) to 25/1000 live births
- Prevention and reduction of anaemia in women aged 15โ49 years
- Prevent and reduce mortality & morbidity from communicable, non- communicable; injuries and emerging diseases
Which statement correctly describes National Health Mission and Janani Surakshaโฆ?
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History
World Immunisation Day 2024
Recently, World Immunisation Day was observed on 10th November to raise awareness about the vital role vaccines play in preventing infectious diseases and protecting public health.
- Immunisation is making a person resistant to an infectious disease by administering a vaccine to stimulate the immune system.
- Key Immunisation Programs in India: Universal Immunization Programme (UIP): Initially launched as the Expanded Programme on Immunization in 1978
- Since 2005, under the National Rural Health Mission, the UIP has focused on ensuring vaccine access for every child, even in remote areas.
- India's full Immunisation coverage for FY 2023-24 stands at 93.23% nationally.
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- It focuses on areas with low immunisation rates, including hard-to-reach regions and communities with unvaccinated or partially vaccinated children.
- It allows for 'Anytime Access' and 'Anywhere' vaccination, offering flexible scheduling options for recipients.
- It also generates a universal QR-based eVaccination Certificate and provides the option to create an Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) ID.
- COVID-19 Vaccination: Between 16th January 2021 and 6th January 2023
- Polio Eradication: India was officially certified as polio-free in March, 2014.
- Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNTE): India eliminated MNTE in April 2015, well ahead of the global target of December 2015.
Which statement correctly describes World Immunisation Day 2024?
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Simple Current Affairs MCQ โ 01 June 2026
10 accessible MCQs covering the same topics ยท great for quick revision
End your study session with these simpler MCQs to lock in recall of today's current affairs.
