Current Affairs · 1 June 2026

TNPSC current affairs published on 1 June 2026.

DefenceThe Hindu

Chief of Defence Staff: Tamil Nadu’s Raja Subramani takes charge; Navy gets 27th chief

General Raja Subramani became India’s 3rd Chief of Defence Staff, while Admiral Krishna Swaminathan took charge as the 27th Navy Chief in June 2026.

EconomyThe Hindu

RBI-style market cap fall: Top 10 Indian firms lose ₹1.54 lakh crore in a week

Indian equity markets ended lower in the week, pulling down the combined market value of 7 of the top 10 listed companies by about ₹1.54 lakh crore.

Reports IndicesThe Hindu

NFHS-6: Indian women’s internet use rises to 64.3% and bank-account ownership to 89%

NFHS-6 reports a sharp rise in women’s internet use and bank-account ownership in India.

EconomyThe Hindu

Petrol export tax cut: India reduces cess on petrol, diesel and ATF

The Centre cut export levies on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel in June 2026, while keeping domestic fuel tax rates unchanged.

SportsThe Hindu

Satwik-Chirag win Singapore Open badminton title, first Indian pair to do so

Satwik-Chirag won the Singapore Open men’s doubles title after a three-set final against Indonesia.

SportsThe Hindu

RCB retain IPL title after beating Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad final

RCB beat Gujarat Titans in the IPL final at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, to retain the title.

EconomyThe Hindu

UPI, LPG and PAN card rule changes from June 2026: MCQ-ready banking and payment facts

From 1 June 2026, new rules on UPI, LPG and PAN-related banking services came into force with specific compliance changes.

DefenceThe Hindu

India’s BrahMos export deal with Indonesia after Vietnam: TNPSC defence facts

India’s BrahMos export talks with Indonesia reached the final stage in June 2026, after the Vietnam deal and the Philippines’ 2022 purchase.

NationalThe Hindu

West Bengal cabinet expansion: 35 MLAs sworn in after 2026 election victory

West Bengal expanded its cabinet in 2026, with 35 MLAs taking oath after the BJP won 208 of 294 seats.

NationalThe Hindu

Supreme Court says POCSO can apply to under-18 trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation

The Supreme Court held that trafficking of a person below 18 for commercial sexual exploitation can be prosecuted under POCSO along with related penal laws.

EconomyThe Hindu

Commercial LPG price in Delhi rose to ₹3,113.5 for 19-kg cylinder; 5-kg FTL to ₹821.5

The 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder price in Delhi was raised to ₹3,113.5, while the 5-kg free trade LPG price became ₹821.5.

EconomyThe Hindu

June 1, 2026 changes in UPI and LPG: key rules for payments and fuel distribution

From June 1, 2026, new rules took effect for UPI and LPG distribution systems in India.

EconomyThe Hindu

India’s manufacturing PMI rose to 55.0 in May 2026, a 3-month high

HSBC India Manufacturing PMI climbed to 55.0 in May 2026 from 54.7 in April, indicating faster factory expansion.

InternationalThe Hindu

U.S.-Iran military escalation: drone, air base and command-site strikes in 2026

The U.S. and Iran exchanged strikes in 2026, with the U.S. Central Command citing an MQ-1 drone incident over international waters.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

Tamil Nadu finances white paper: key fiscal document under finalisation in June 2026

Tamil Nadu’s promised white paper on state finances is being finalised and may be released within days.

NationalThe Hindu

Supreme Court strength rises to 37 with 5 new judges in June 2026

The Law Ministry issued notifications on June 1, 2026 appointing 5 judges to the Supreme Court, taking its sanctioned strength to 37.

Tamil NaduThe Hindu

Tamil Nadu orders zero-tolerance on delays in building plan approvals

Tamil Nadu has warned planning officials of disciplinary action for delays and transparency violations in building plan approvals.

NationalThe Hindu

West Bengal Cabinet expansion: 41-member ministry to be sworn in on 1 June 2026

West Bengal’s Cabinet strength rises to 41 with a June 1, 2026 expansion, a polity fact relevant for state executive structure.

EconomyThe Hindu

June 2026 UPI and LPG rule changes: key financial and utility updates for exam prep

From 1 June 2026, new changes take effect in UPI and LPG distribution guidelines, making them relevant for economy and governance questions.

InternationalThe Hindu

BJP outreach to Nepal ruling party: India-Nepal diplomatic engagement after Foreign Secretary visit cancellation

A BJP-hosted Nepal ruling-party delegation visit in June 2026 highlights India-Nepal political outreach and diplomatic timing.