3 June 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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International Days
World Milk Day — June 1, 2026 Theme
Observed annually on June 1. Established in 2001 by the FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) of the United Nations. First observed: June 1, 2001. 2026 Theme: ‘Celebrating Women Farmers.’ Highlights the dairy sector’s contribution to global nutrition, economic development, and sustainability. June 1 was chosen to align with many countries’ existing National Milk Day observances.
International Trade
India–Oman CEPA — Key Trade Figures
India–Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into force on June 01, 2026. Covers 98.08% of India’s exports (99.38% of tariff lines). Earlier MFN regime covered only 15.33% duty-free. India liberalises 77.79% of its tariff lines, covering 94.81% of imports from Oman. Oman expands market access across 127 services. Announced in presence of Minister Piyush Goyal (MoCI).
Science & Technology
MAHA Water Mission — MoJS & ANRF
Jointly launched by Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) and Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF). Full name: Missions for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA) Water Mission. Outlay: Rs 200 crore over five years; up to Rs 20 crore per consortium. ANRF was established under the ANRF Act 2023 as India’s apex research funding body. Themes: Drinking Water, Water Quality, Water Use Efficiency, and Climate Resilience.
Business & Economy
Mahindra Manulife Insurance Limited (MMIL)
MCA-approved 50:50 life insurance JV between Mahindra Group (India) and Manulife Financial Corporation (MFC, Canada). MD & CEO-designate: Suresh Agarwal. Positioned as an AI-native, digitally-led insurer using AI, data-driven underwriting, and digital engagement. Vision: ‘Insurance for All’ — targeting rural, semi-urban, and urban India. Products: savings, protection, and needs-based insurance.
Sports
U17 Asian Wrestling Championships 2026 — India
Held in Da Nang, Vietnam (May 28–31, 2026). India: 100% podium finish — 10 medals (2 Gold, 3 Silver, 5 Bronze) across all 10 weight categories. Gold medalists: Diksha (43 kg) and Garima (73 kg) in Women’s Wrestling (WW). Organised by United World Wrestling (UWW). Disciplines: Men’s Freestyle (FS), Men’s Greco-Roman (GR), Women’s Wrestling (WW).
Defence
Divyastra Mk-1 — AI Loitering Munition
Divyastra Mk-1: AI-powered tactical loitering munition developed by Hoverit. Operational trials completed in Jodhpur, Rajasthan in June 2026. Designed for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance) and precision strike missions along border regions. Features AI swarm capabilities for autonomous navigation, target recognition, coordinated strikes, and decoy missions. Key step in India’s ‘Make in India’ defence indigenisation.
Obituary
Marcia Lucas — Academy Award-Winning Film Editor
Marcia Lou Griffin (Marcia Lucas): Passed away at 80 in Rancho Mirage, California. Born: October 4, 1945, Modesto, California. Won Academy Award for Best Film Editing for Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope (1978). Collaborated with directors George Lucas and Martin Scorsese. Also nominated for American Graffiti (Oscar) and Taxi Driver (BAFTA). Pioneer of Hollywood’s New Hollywood era.
Monetary Policy
RBI Annual Report 2025-26 — Key Data Points
RBI Balance Sheet expanded 20.6% to Rs 91.97 lakh crore (from Rs 76.25 lakh Cr, as on March 31, 2026). Rs 1.09 lakh Cr transferred to Contingency Fund. Bank fraud amount rose 46% to Rs 48,021 Cr in FY26; however, number of fraud cases fell to 10,114 from 23,722. Asset growth: Domestic investments +44.9%, Gold +63.8%, Foreign investments +7.9%. Published under Section 53(2) of the RBI Act, 1934.
Digital Governance
BHASHINI–DPIIT MoU — Multilingual Digital Access
BHASHINI = BHASHA Interface for India. Under Digital India Corporation (DIC), MeitY. MoU with DPIIT (MoC&I) under ‘BHASHINI Seva/Sanchalan — A BHASHINI Sahayogi Programme’. Supports all 22 Eighth Schedule languages via AI-powered translation, speech-to-text, and text-to-speech. Key initiatives: BHASHINI Udyat, Mitra, Appmitra, Pravakta. Aim: reduce language barriers for entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and citizens.
Environment
Mesalina bishnoi — New Lizard Species, Rajasthan
Discovered by Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) near Gajner, Bikaner district, Rajasthan — first confirmed record of the genus Mesalina in India. Field surveys: August 2025; published after morphological & genetic validation. Belongs to arid-adapted lacertid lizards; confirmed via mitochondrial DNA analysis within the Mesalina watsonana species complex. Named after the Bishnoi community for its conservation ethos. Highlights hidden Thar Desert biodiversity.
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Who established World Milk Day, in which year, and what is the 2026 theme?
FAO of the United Nations — 2001 — ‘Celebrating Women Farmers’
First observed June 1, 2001; observed annually on June 1
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What % of India’s exports does India-Oman CEPA cover, and when did it come into force?
98.08% of India’s exports (99.38% of tariff lines) — June 01, 2026
Earlier MFN regime: only 15.33% duty-free; Oman covers 127 services
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What is the financial outlay and per-consortium support of the MAHA Water Mission?
Rs 200 crore over five years | Rs 20 crore per consortium
Launched by MoJS + ANRF; ANRF established under ANRF Act 2023
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Who developed Divyastra Mk-1, and in which city were its operational trials held?
Hoverit — Jodhpur, Rajasthan
AI-powered tactical loitering munition; ISR + swarm capability; Make in India
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For which film did Marcia Lucas win the Academy Award for Best Film Editing?
Star Wars: Episode IV — A New Hope (1978)
Also nominated for American Graffiti (Oscar) and Taxi Driver (BAFTA)
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By what % did bank fraud amounts rise in FY26, and what happened to the number of cases?
46% rise to Rs 48,021 Cr — but number of cases FELL to 10,114 from 23,722
RBI Annual Report 2025-26; Balance Sheet: Rs 91.97 lakh Cr (+20.6%)
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What is BHASHINI’s full form, and under which programme did it sign an MoU with DPIIT?
BHASHA Interface for India — ‘BHASHINI Seva/Sanchalan — A BHASHINI Sahayogi Programme’
Under DIC, MeitY; supports all 22 Eighth Schedule languages
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Where was Mesalina bishnoi discovered, and what is its significance?
Near Gajner, Bikaner district, Rajasthan — first confirmed record of genus Mesalina in India
ZSI discovery; named after Bishnoi community; arid-adapted lacertid lizard
Think & Discuss
India’s Digital Language Divide: Can AI-Powered Tools Like BHASHINI Truly Democratise Economic Opportunity Across 22 Languages?
Context from today’s quiz: India’s BHASHINI (BHASHA Interface for India), under MeitY, signed an MoU with DPIIT to enhance multilingual digital capabilities across India’s industry and trade ecosystem — supporting all 22 Eighth Schedule languages through AI-powered translation, speech-to-text, and text-to-speech tools. On the same day, India-Oman CEPA came into force covering 98.08% of India’s exports, and the MAHA Water Mission was launched with a Rs 200 crore outlay. These three events together highlight a common thread: India is trying to widen access — to global trade, clean water technology, and digital tools — to citizens and entrepreneurs regardless of language, geography, or economic status.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
India has 22 constitutionally recognised languages and hundreds of dialects, yet the digital economy has historically been dominated by English. Initiatives like BHASHINI aim to bridge this divide using AI — but technology alone may not be sufficient to dismantle structural barriers.
Can AI-powered language tools like BHASHINI genuinely level the playing field for non-English-speaking entrepreneurs, farmers, and small businesses — or do deeper infrastructural, literacy, and access gaps mean the digital divide will simply shift rather than close?
Can AI-powered language tools like BHASHINI genuinely level the playing field for non-English-speaking entrepreneurs, farmers, and small businesses — or do deeper infrastructural, literacy, and access gaps mean the digital divide will simply shift rather than close?
- The MAHA Water Mission targets lab-to-field innovation in water security. India’s rural women are central both to water collection and dairy farming (World Milk Day 2026 theme: ‘Celebrating Women Farmers’). Should gender be a primary lens in designing both water technology and agricultural support programmes — and how does BHASHINI’s multilingual reach connect to women’s economic empowerment?
- Mesalina bishnoi was named after the Bishnoi community, celebrated for their centuries-old conservation ethos. India’s biodiversity discoveries are accelerating — yet India’s reptile species remain drastically under-documented. Should citizen science, tribal knowledge systems, and community-based monitoring be formally integrated into ZSI’s discovery pipeline — and what legal frameworks would enable this?
- India-Oman CEPA dramatically expands duty-free access (from 15.33% to 98.08% of India’s exports). But CEPAs are only as effective as the exporters who can use them. With language barriers, complex rules of origin documentation, and limited MSME trade literacy, who actually benefits from these agreements — and what role can BHASHINI-type tools play in making trade agreements accessible to small exporters?
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