Current Affairs for Exams

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04 Jun 2026

8 articles
Science & Tech

Global AI Governance: National Strategies and Calls for Coordinated Safety

In early June 2026, Canada unveiled a national AI strategy to cut dependence on foreign technology, while an AI company called for a coordinated global …

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Economy

Government Freezes Jet Fuel (ATF) Prices for Airlines Under Price Stabilisation Fund

On 3 June 2026 the Union Cabinet approved a scheme to freeze Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for Indian airlines at a fixed rate, backed …

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Economy

India's Renewable Energy Push: Solar, Wind and the Growing Role of Storage

As of April 30, 2026, India's installed solar capacity reached 154.24 GW and total renewable capacity stood at 279.25 GW, with wind at nearly 52 …

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Science & Tech

AI Cracks an 80-Year-Old Maths Puzzle: Why It Matters Beyond Mathematics

In May 2026, an AI model solved an 80-year-old mathematics problem first posed by Paul Erdos, not by proving the long-held guess but by disproving …

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Environment

Mangroves as Natural Coastal Shields: India's Ecosystem-Based Adaptation

Mangroves, seagrass meadows and coral reefs act as natural shields along India's 11,000-km coastline, often protecting communities better than costly seawalls. Ecosystem-based Adaptation offers cost-effective …

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Polity & Governance

Census 2027: Why Accurate Enumeration Matters for Reliable Data

Census 2027 has begun with its houselisting phase, and the accuracy of enumeration is central to reliable national data. Census figures guide welfare schemes and …

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International Relations

US Proposes New 12.5% Tariff on Indian Goods Under Section 301

The United States has proposed a 12.5 percent tariff on imports from India under Section 301 of its Trade Act of 1974, citing forced-labour concerns. …

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Economy

India Backs Coal Gasification With Rs 37,500 Crore Push for Energy Self-Reliance

India has launched an incentive package worth around Rs 37,500 crore to fast-track coal gasification, which turns coal into syngas for fuels, fertiliser, and chemicals. …

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