Daily Current Affairs โ 08 June 2026
Daily Current Affairs ยท 08 June 2026
10 fully-analysed topics ยท 30 bilingual MCQs ยท 3 embedded videos ยท built for UPSC Prelims & Mains
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ โ 08 June 2026
10 UPSC-standard bilingual MCQs covering today's top stories ยท 10-sec timer per question
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IR
IndiaโSouth Africa Technology Partnership and Africa Strategy
In June 2026, India and South Africa upgraded their 31-year-old science and technology partnership (established under the 1995 S&T Agreement) from research-focused cooperation to industrial co-production.
- The partnership was further strengthened through a TelanganaโSouth Africa collaboration framework
- India and South Africa have upgraded their partnership from traditional research cooperation to technology-driven industrial co-production
- India's broader Africa strategy is shifting from credit-led development to economic integration and supply-chain resilience
- Pivoting to Emerging Frontiers: Both nations have mandated Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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- The partnership aims to promote medical tourism
- Shift from Continental to Regional Trade Agreements: India has paused plans for a continent-wide FTA and is instead prioritizing agreements withโฆ
- Protecting India's Investment Footprint: With cumulative Indian investments in Africa reaching USD 80 billion
- Diversifying Fertilizer and Energy Supply Chains: To mitigate disruptions in traditional Gulf supply routes
- Securing Critical Minerals for the Green Transition: India is embedding access to lithium
- Leveraging the AfCFTA Market: India is increasingly using the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)
1. What is the significance of the 2026 IndiaโSouth Africa technology partnership upgrade? It marks a shift from research-based cooperation toโฆ
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History
Square Kilometre Array Telescope
Recently, the Square Kilometre Array Observatory (SKAO) Council held its inaugural meeting and approved the establishment of the world's largest radio telescope.
- The new venture is being deemed as important following the collapse of one of the most prolific radio telescopes in the world
- SKAO is a new intergovernmental organisation dedicated to radio astronomy and is headquartered in the UK
- These include Australia, Canada, China, India, Italy, New Zealand, South Africa, Sweden, the Netherlands and the UK.
- Radio Telescopes: Radio telescope, astronomical instrument consisting of a radio receiver and an antenna system that is used to detectโฆ
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- Unlike optical telescopes, radio telescopes can detect invisible gas and, therefore, they can reveal areas of space that may be obscured by cosmicโฆ
- The Arecibo telescope in Puerto Rico, which was the second-largest single-dish radio telescope in the world, collapsed in December 2020
- Location: The telescope, proposed to be the largest radio telescope in the world, will be located in Africa and Australia.
- The development of SKA will use the results of various surveys undertaken using another powerful telescope called the Australian Square Kilometreโฆ
- This telescope, which has been fully operational since February 2019 mapped over three million galaxies in a record 300 hours during its firstโฆ
- ASKAP surveys are designed to map the structure and evolution of the Universe
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India-Namibia Relations and Africa
India's Prime Minister undertook a State Visit to Namibia (1st by an Indian PM in 27 years)
- He was also conferred Namibia's highest civilian award โ the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia Mirabilis โ becoming the first Indian leader toโฆ
- Namibia submitted letters of acceptance to join the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuels Alliance
- Geographical Location: Namibia is a Southern African nation with its western boundary formed by the Atlantic Ocean
- Climate: Namibia, acknowledged as the driest nation in sub-Saharan Africa, is home to several major deserts, including the Namib, the Kalahari, theโฆ
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- Colonial History: In 1884, the German Empire established colonial rule over much of the region, naming it German South West Africa.
- Important Rivers: Zambezi, Okavango, and Kunene are important rivers in Namibia.
- About: Welwitschia mirabilis (national plant of Namibia) is a rare
- Many desert-dwelling animals, such as zebras, oryx, and black rhinoceros, feed on the leaves of Welwitschia as a vital source of water.
- Historical and Political Ties: India was among the first countries to raise Namibia's independence at the United Nations in 1946
- Since 1996, an IAF Technical Team has trained Namibian Air Force helicopter pilots, and India has provided 2 Chetak and 2 Cheetah helicopters.
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Economy
Indiaโs Renewable Energy Revolution
India has emerged as a global clean energy leader, adding a record 29 GW of renewable energy in the year 2024 alone.
- With 232 GW installed capacity and 176 GW under construction
- Status: India ranks 3rd in solar, 4th in wind, and 4th in total renewable energy capacity globally
- Market-Driven Bidding: India replaced feed-in tariffs with transparent bidding
- Waiver of ISTS Charges: Waiver of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) charges has removed geographical barriers
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- Flagship Programs and Initiatives: Due to PLI Scheme for Solar Manufacturing
- PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana targets 30 GW decentralized capacity across 1 crore households, with more than 10 lakh houses already onboarded.
- Under PM-KUSUM, Farmers get up to 60% subsidy on solar pumps under PM Kusum Yojana, ensuring daytime power and extra income.
- The National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) aims to produce 5 MMT of green hydrogen annually by 2030
- Under the Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme, ethanol blending in petrol rose from 1.5% (2013) to 15% (2024)
- Hybrid and round-the-clock power policy promotes wind-solar hybrids and firm & dispatchable renewable energy (FDRE) to develop 24/7 clean energyโฆ
Discuss the key reforms that have enabled India's rapid renewable energy expansion and their impact on global sustainability efforts.
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Economy
Global Capability Centres (GCCs)
India is emerging as the world's leading destination for Global Capability Centres (GCCs)
- About: Global Capability Centres (GCCs), earlier known as Global In-house Centres (GICs), offshore units set up by multinational companies
- India contributes 28% of the global STEM workforce and 23% of the global software engineering talent pool
- Engineering R&D GCCs are growing 1.3x faster than the overall sector.
- Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMC 2.0) by MeitY: Offers plug-and-play infrastructure to attract GCCs.
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- Programs like Skill India, Digital India, and FutureSkills Prime (MeitY-NASSCOM) are creating a future-ready digital workforce.
- India allows 100% FDI in most sectors, especially IT & R&D, boosting GCC inflow.
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Economy
National Green Hydrogen Mission
Recently, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) has increased the yearly allocation of Green Ammonia for the fertiliser sector from 550,000โฆ
- India launched the National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) in January 2023.
- The Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE) is implementing the NGHM with a target to achieve a production capacity of 5 million tonnes per annumโฆ
- About: Ammonia is a chemical that is used mainly in the manufacture of nitrogenous fertilisers
- Green ammonia production is where the process of making ammonia is 100% renewable and carbon-free.
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- It is produced by using hydrogen from water electrolysis and nitrogen separated from the air
- Energy Storage: Ammonia is easily stored in bulk as a liquid at modest pressures (10-15 bar) or refrigerated to -33C
- Zero-carbon Fuel: Ammonia can be burnt in an engine or used in a fuel cell to produce electricity
- Marine Industry: The maritime industry is likely to be an early adopter, replacing the use of fuel oil in marine engines.
- Green ammonia is intended to be used in the production of carbon-neutral fertiliser products
- Green ammonia is crucial to tackling the existential challenges of producing enough food to feed a growing global population and generating CO2-freeโฆ
Which statement correctly describes National Green Hydrogen Mission?
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Economy
The African Union at 20
The African Union is celebrating its 20th Anniversary on 9th of July 2022.
- Effect of Policies & Politics of Countries on India's Interests
- About: The African Union (AU) is a continental body consisting of the 55 member states that make up the countries of the African Continent.
- In 1963, the Organization of African Unity was founded by the independent states of Africa
- The 1980 Lagos Plan of Action was adopted by the Organization of African Unity
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- In 2002, the Organization of African Unity was succeeded by the African Union, which had as one of its goals to accelerate the "economic integrationโฆ
- African Continental Free Trade Area: It was established in 2018 by the African Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCTA)
- The AfCFTA preliminary work is on steps such as incremental tariff reduction
- AU has established a permanent mission in Beijing, China, to strengthen economic, commercial and cultural ties with Africa's largest trading partner
- AU championed a 10-year continental declaration aimed at gender equality and women's empowerment that was introduced in February 2020.
- This declaration, called the Decade of Women's Financial and Economic Inclusion, sees African leaders commit to taking action for gender inclusionโฆ
Which statement correctly describes The African Union at 20?
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History
Information fusion Centre of Indian Navy
The Indian Navy will inaugurate the Information Fusion Centre (IFC) for the Indian Ocean Region (IOR).
- Security Challenges & their Management in Border Areas
- The Information Fusion Centre will serve countries that have White Shipping Information Exchange (White-shipping refers to commercial shippingโฆ
- The IFC-IOR is established with the vision of strengthening maritime security in the region
- The IOR apart from being heavily militarized ocean also faces threats like maritime terrorism, piracy, arms-running, human trafficking.
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- The IFC has been established at the Indian Navy's Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) in Gurugram, Haryana.
- IFC is the single point center linking all the coastal radar chains to generate a seamless real-time picture of the nearly 7,500-km coastline.
- All countries that have signed white shipping information exchange agreements with India can now position liaison officers at the IFC.
- The IFC-IOR is a separate platform and all members of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium are expected to be part of it
- Information on commercial shipping will be exchanged with countries in the region to improve maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean.
- It will strengthen the mutual collaboration and understanding of the threats prevalent in the region.
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Economy
Rapid Fire Current Affairs
India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) is being influenced by shifts in trade patterns.
- CAD is a crucial economic indicator that quantifies the difference between a country's earnings from foreign trade and its expenditures on imports ofโฆ
- It can also indicate that the country is competitive in international trade and has a balanced approach to its imports and exports.
- Through a state amendment in 1967, Section 7-A of the Hindu Marriage Act, applicable to Tamil Nadu, provides legal recognition to self-respect orโฆ
- The study suggests that the rapid progress in the field of AI has raised the possibility that conscious AI systems could be built in the near future
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- "Conscious" is different from "sentient" which refers to having senses.
- Microsoft's study: GPT-4 AI can think and use common sense like humans.
- The decision was discussed at a Conference of States co-hosted by Kenya and Uganda
- The Declaration is the first comprehensive, action-oriented framework led by Member States to address climate-induced mobility in a practical andโฆ
- The KDMECC-AFRICA will ensure that all voices
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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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Simple Current Affairs MCQ โ 08 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.
