6 June 2026 — Daily Current Affairs Quiz
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Environment
IUU Fishing Day — 5 June (FAO)
Observed annually on 5 June, led by FAO. Proclaimed by UNGA Resolution A/RES/72/72 (December 2017). Marks entry into force of the Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA) in 2016 — first legally binding global treaty against IUU fishing. First observed: 5 June 2018. Note: World Environment Day (UNEP) also falls on 5 June — a different observance. 2022 was IYAFA (International Year of Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture).
Infrastructure
CCEA NH Projects — Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM)
CCEA approved 4 NH projects worth Rs 24,249 crore spanning 700+ km across Odisha, Telangana, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. All under Hybrid Annuity Model (HAM) — government pays 40% during construction, rest as annuity. Part of PM GatiShakti-National Master Plan (PMGS-NMP). CCEA is India’s highest executive body for economic decisions, chaired by PM Narendra Modi.
International
Neelkanth Mishra — World Bank Executive Director
ACC appointed Neelkanth Mishra (Chief Economist, Axis Bank; Head of Global Research, Axis Capital) as Executive Director, World Bank for a 3-year tenure. He succeeds Parameswaran Iyer (1981-batch IAS, UP cadre). Mishra spent nearly two decades at Credit Suisse as Co-Head of Asia Pacific Strategy. World Bank HQ: Washington D.C., USA.
Governance
PFRDA’s StAR NPS Platform & Regulatory Sandbox
PFRDA launched ‘StAR NPS’ — digital onboarding platform for the National Pension System — developed by BSE Technologies Private Limited (BTPL). Enables NPS onboarding via Points of Presence (PoPs) and pension agents. Regulatory Sandbox Framework effective 2 June 2026. Min. net worth for independent applicants: Rs 10 lakh. PFRDA established: 2003; NPS eligibility: residents aged 18–85 years.
Technology
Project Glasswing — India Joins Anthropic’s AI Cybersecurity Initiative
India joined Project Glasswing led by Anthropic PBC, gaining access to Claude Mythos AI. Focus: identifying software vulnerabilities, protecting critical digital infrastructure, generating remediation patches at scale. Participating entities include NATO, ENISA, SWIFT, Samsung, SK Hynix, Okta and 16+ countries. India joins Canada, UK, USA, France, Germany, Japan, South Korea among others.
Energy
India’s First Passenger FFV — Maruti Suzuki Wagon R (E20–E100)
Launched by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri (MoPNG). Vehicle: Maruti Suzuki Wagon R; supports E20 to E100 ethanol-petrol blends. Uses advanced ECU, modified fuel systems, and cold-start system. Classified as Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) by NITI Aayog (near-zero PM emissions). Also launched: Hero MotorCorp’s Splendor+ Flex Fuel and HF Deluxe Flex Fuel motorcycles by Minister Nitin Gadkari at the same event.
Sports
KS Bharat — Retirement & Ranji Trophy Record
Kona Srikar Bharat retired from international cricket after 7 Tests (2023–2024). Unique record: first wicketkeeper-batter to score a triple century in Ranji Trophy — unbeaten 308 vs Goa (2015) for Andhra. International stats: 221 runs, 19 dismissals. Featured in 2023 ICC WTC Final. IPL title: KKR (IPL 2024). Retired to pursue overseas T20 opportunities per BCCI regulations.
Business & Economy
SoftBank Exits 3.25% Stake in Lenskart
SoftBank Vision Fund II divested 3.25% stake in Lenskart Solutions via NSE open market: 5.65 crore shares at avg price of Rs 508.55/share — total Rs 2,873.30 crore. Stake dropped from 13.13% to 9.88%. Key buyers: WhiteOak Capital MF, Mirae Asset MF, Goldman Sachs, Fidelity. SoftBank earned approximately 7x returns — one of its most successful India investments.
International
India–UK Critical Minerals GSCO — IIT ISM Dhanbad & Cambridge
Launched by G. Kishan Reddy (Ministry of Mines) and Yvette Cooper (UK FCDO Secretary of State). Led by TEXMIN + TTRP (at IIT ISM Dhanbad, Jharkhand) + University of Cambridge. Objective: strengthen India-UK critical mineral supply chain intelligence for clean energy, EV mobility, and advanced manufacturing. Supports building resilient, diversified mineral value chains.
Business & Economy
Tamil Nadu–L&T MoU: Rs 18,600 Crore Across 3 Projects
Signed by CM C. Joseph Vijay and SN Subrahmanyan (CMD, L&T). Three projects: Data Centre (Rs 15,000 cr, Kancheepuram — 500 jobs); Electronics Manufacturing (Rs 2,500 cr, Coimbatore — ~2,000 jobs); Kattupalli Shipyard expansion (Rs 1,100 cr, Tiruvallur — ~5,700 jobs). First major investment pact of the new TN government. TN vision: USD 1.5 trillion economy by 2036.
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Which UN body leads the IUU Fishing Day observance, and what treaty did it commemorate?
FAO — Port State Measures Agreement (PSMA), 2016
First legally binding global treaty to combat IUU fishing; observed 5 June annually
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What is HAM (Hybrid Annuity Model) and what % does the government pay during construction?
HAM = hybrid of EPC + BOT Toll; government pays 40% during construction, rest as annuity
Used in CCEA’s 4 NH projects worth Rs 24,249 crore (Odisha, Telangana, Bihar, MP)
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Who does Neelkanth Mishra succeed as India’s Executive Director at the World Bank?
Parameswaran Iyer — 1981-batch IAS, Uttar Pradesh cadre
Mishra is Chief Economist at Axis Bank; 3-year tenure at World Bank HQ, Washington D.C.
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Which company developed PFRDA’s StAR NPS Platform and when did the Regulatory Sandbox take effect?
BSE Technologies Private Limited (BTPL) — Sandbox effective 2 June 2026
NPS eligibility: resident Indians aged 18–85; min. net worth for independent applicants: Rs 10 lakh
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What is Project Glasswing and who leads it?
Global cybersecurity initiative led by Anthropic PBC — uses Claude Mythos AI to find software vulnerabilities
India joined June 2026; partners include NATO, SWIFT, Samsung, Okta, 16+ countries
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Which is India’s first passenger Flex-Fuel Vehicle and what ethanol range does it support?
Maruti Suzuki Wagon R — E20 to E100
Classified as ZEV by NITI Aayog; launched by Minister Hardeep Singh Puri
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What is KS Bharat’s unique Ranji Trophy record?
First wicketkeeper-batter to score a triple century in Ranji Trophy — unbeaten 308 vs Goa (2015)
Represented Andhra; won IPL 2024 with KKR; 7 Tests in international career
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How many jobs does the L&T data centre project in Kancheepuram, TN create, and what is the investment?
500 jobs — Rs 15,000 crore investment
Part of Rs 18,600 cr MoU; TN aims to be USD 1.5 trillion economy by 2036 under CM C. Joseph Vijay
Think & Discuss
AI as Infrastructure: Should India Build Sovereign AI Capabilities or Rely on Global Cybersecurity Alliances Like Project Glasswing?
Context from today’s quiz: India’s joining of Project Glasswing — Anthropic’s global cybersecurity initiative — gives it access to Claude Mythos AI for detecting software vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Simultaneously, India launched its first Flex-Fuel Vehicle and signed a Rs 15,000 crore data centre MoU in Tamil Nadu with L&T. These developments together signal India’s dual ambition: embed itself in global technology supply chains while scaling domestic digital infrastructure. But reliance on a foreign-led AI platform for national cybersecurity raises a pointed strategic question about technological sovereignty.
🤔 Your Perspective Matters
As India deepens its dependence on foreign AI platforms for cybersecurity while simultaneously investing in domestic data infrastructure, a fundamental tension emerges between speed-of-adoption and strategic autonomy.
Should India prioritise developing sovereign AI capabilities for critical infrastructure security — or does joining global alliances like Project Glasswing offer faster, more cost-effective protection for India’s digital systems in the near term?
Should India prioritise developing sovereign AI capabilities for critical infrastructure security — or does joining global alliances like Project Glasswing offer faster, more cost-effective protection for India’s digital systems in the near term?
- India’s Rs 15,000 crore data centre in Kancheepuram will store AI, cloud, and sensitive data — yet the cybersecurity layer may depend on a US-headquartered AI firm. Does this create a structural vulnerability, and how should India’s data localisation policy evolve to address it?
- The India–UK Critical Minerals GSCO (led by IIT ISM Dhanbad + Cambridge) demonstrates a model of joint research infrastructure with strategic allies. Could a similar bilateral model work for AI and cybersecurity — and is that preferable to a multilateral platform like Glasswing?
- India’s first FFV and the NPS’s StAR platform both reflect policy push for domestic technological solutions. Does India apply this ‘Make in India’ logic consistently enough in high-stakes sectors like AI, defence cybersecurity, and financial infrastructure — or are strategic partnerships substituting for capability-building?
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