Current Affairs for Exams

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04 Jun 2026

8 articles
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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Economy

India Stays Among Fastest-Growing Economies as May 2026 PMI Signals Strong Activity

India remains among the world's fastest-growing major economies despite global uncertainty, a Union minister said on 4 June 2026. May 2026 PMI data backed this, …

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Economy

India Targets Operationalising Nine Recent Free Trade Agreements Within 10 Months

India expects all nine Free Trade Agreements signed in the last three years to become operational within 9 to 10 months, the Commerce Minister said …

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Economy

RBI Confirms Gold Reserves Unchanged at 880.52 Tonnes

The RBI has clarified that its physical gold holdings remain unchanged at 880.52 tonnes, rejecting reports of any sale. Gold is a key part of …

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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 and Cambodia Link UPI for Cross-Border QR Payments

India and Cambodia have linked their payment systems so Indian travellers can pay by scanning QR codes using UPI at over 4.5 million Cambodian merchants. …

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International Relations

India's Energy Security and Strategic Autonomy: The Russian Oil Debate

Russia in early June 2026 called India a dependable partner and said New Delhi acts on its own national interests, as the United States reviews …

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