Stay updated with the most significant developments from 31st May to 6th June 2026. This edition covers critical national policy shifts, international appointments, and scientific milestones essential for your upcoming competitive exams.

Our curated content is designed for rapid revision, ensuring you grasp the core facts of the week's events. From the launch of the Samadhan Didi chatbot to India's 100th Ramsar site, these updates are tailored to help you excel in UPSC, SSC, Banking, and other government examinations.

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National

• Samadhan Didi AI Chatbot — Developed by DARPG and Bhashini, this AI-enabled voice chatbot allows citizens to register grievances in their native language, automatically routing them to the appropriate ministry.
• India's 100th Ramsar Site — With the inclusion of Surha Tal (Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary), India now holds the highest number of Ramsar sites in Asia, ranking third globally.
• PMRC Scheme 2026 — The Prime Minister Research Chair Scheme aims to bring global Indian-origin scientists and tech leaders to premier Indian institutions to boost the research ecosystem.
• New CBSE Leadership — Senior IAS officer Lokhande Prashant Sitaram has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the CBSE, following a major administrative reshuffle.
• Fotu La Tunnel Project — The government approved a twin-tube tunnel at Fotu La Pass on the Srinagar-Leh highway to ensure all-weather connectivity for civilian and defense transit.

International

• India-Oman CEPA — The Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement provides duty-free access to 99.38% of Indian exports to Oman, boosting trade in textiles, chemicals, and engineering goods.
• 81st UNGA Presidency — Bangladesh's Foreign Minister Dr. Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st UN General Assembly session, defeating Cyprus in a contested vote.
• UNSC New Members — The UNGA elected five new non-permanent members for the 2027-2028 term. Kyrgyzstan secured its first-ever seat on the Security Council.

Science & Tech

• E85 Fuel Launch — India launched E85 fuel to reduce oil imports and emissions. It is designed for flex-fuel vehicles and is expected to be ₹20/litre cheaper than E20.
• SkyCast System — Developed under Mission Mausam, this system provides real-time atmospheric data to pilots and air traffic controllers to minimize weather-related flight disruptions.

Awards & Honours

• The Earth Prize 2026 — Three Indian students won the global Earth Prize for developing 'Plas-Stick', a biodegradable material made from tamarind seeds to remove microplastics from water.

Sports

• BrahMos Deal — India signed a deal to supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam, marking a significant expansion of India's defense exports in Southeast Asia.

Quick One-Liners — Memorise These

• New Karnataka CM: D. K. Shivakumar (18th CM)
• India's 100th Ramsar Site: Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary
• New CBSE Chairperson: Lokhande Prashant Sitaram
• New Patna HC Chief Justice: Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai
• UNGA 81st Session President: Dr. Khalilur Rahman
• India-Oman CEPA effective date: 1st June 2026
• E85 Fuel composition: 85% Ethanol, 15% Petrol
• Earth Prize 2026 winners: Vivaan, Ariana, and Avyana
• New Banaskantha Police Range HQ: Palanpur
• Kyrgyzstan's first UNSC seat: 2027-2028 term
• India's 7th Regional Meteorological Centre: Jammu
• MAHA Water Mission outlay: ₹200 crore
• Malaysia social media age limit: Under 16 years
• Idris Elba knighthood: Awarded by King Charles III
• India-UK Critical Minerals Observatory: Launched in New Delhi

Key Full-Forms & Terms

• CPGRAMS: Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System
• CEPA: Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
• UNGA: United Nations General Assembly
• UNSC: United Nations Security Council
• CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education
• MAHA: Missions for Advancement in High-Impact Areas
• FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India
• NCRB: National Crime Records Bureau

Compiled and rewritten by Rozgar Update for study reference. Facts are summarised from publicly available weekly current-affairs material; always verify from official sources.