Daily Current Affairs – தினசரி நடப்பு நிகழ்வுகள் 05.06.2026 | TNPSC, UPSC, SSC Exam Notes

Competitive exams such as TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Railway, Banking, and other government recruitment examinations place significant importance on current affairs. The Daily Current Affairs material released on 05 June 2026 by the Department of Employment and Training, Government of Tamil Nadu, covers several important developments in governance, defence, science and technology, economy, environment, and international relations.

📌 Tamil Nadu Reviews Southwest Monsoon Preparedness

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay chaired a review meeting of the Tamil Nadu State Disaster Management Authority (TNSDMA) to assess the state's preparedness for the Southwest Monsoon 2026. District Collectors from Western Ghats regions participated in the meeting and discussed precautionary measures and disaster response plans.

Key Points

• Emergency Response Centres will function 24×7.
• Rescue and relief teams are on standby.
• Authorities reviewed disaster management arrangements.
• IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for Tamil Nadu.

Exam Point

• Southwest Monsoon occurs from June to September.
• Contributes nearly 75% of India's annual rainfall.
• Tamil Nadu receives comparatively less rainfall due to the rain-shadow effect.
• The state mainly depends on the Northeast Monsoon.

🚀 RudraM-II Missile Successfully Tested

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force successfully conducted flight trials of the indigenous RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile. It is designed to destroy enemy radar stations, communication systems, and air defence networks.

Key Features

• Developed by DRDO.
• Hypersonic speed of Mach 5.5.
• Strike range of around 300 km.
• 200 kg conventional warhead.
• Enhances India's SEAD capability.

The successful test strengthens India's indigenous defence technology and strategic capabilities.

🎓 Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026

The Ministry of Education has invited applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026. The scheme aims to attract Indian-origin researchers and scientists working abroad to undertake advanced research in India.

Objectives

• Reverse brain drain.
• Promote innovation and research excellence.
• Strengthen India's scientific ecosystem.
• Encourage research in strategic sectors.

Priority Areas

• Artificial Intelligence
• Quantum Computing
• Semiconductors
• Cybersecurity
• Defence
• Biotechnology
• Healthcare
• Climate Change
• Blue Economy

💻 RTX Spark Chip – NVIDIA's New AI Superchip

NVIDIA unveiled the RTX Spark Superchip at Computex 2026. The chip is designed for AI-powered laptops and desktops and combines CPU and GPU capabilities into a single chip.

Highlights

• Built using 3-nanometer technology.
• Supports up to 128 GB Unified Memory.
• Delivers up to 1 Petaflop AI performance.
• Can run AI models with up to 120 billion parameters locally.

The innovation marks a significant step towards personal AI computing and advanced generative AI applications.

🤖 IndiaAI Data Lab

Chandigarh University became India's first private university to establish an IndiaAI Data Lab in partnership with Intel India.

Benefits

• Hands-on AI learning.
• Industry collaboration.
• Faculty development programmes.
• Research and innovation opportunities.
• Semester-wise Intel certifications.

The initiative aims to improve employability and industry readiness among students.

🌐 VYOMA Innovation Challenge

The Digital India BHASHINI Division launched the VYOMA Innovation Challenge to promote multilingual and voice-first AI solutions.

Main Objectives

• Promote Indian language technologies.
• Develop AI solutions for low-connectivity environments.
• Support education, healthcare, agriculture, and governance.
• Encourage open-source innovation.

Prize Support

• Prizes up to ₹80 lakh.
• Government deployment opportunities.
• Technical mentorship for shortlisted teams.

🌿 Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape

The Supreme Court directed authorities to remove illegal encroachments from the Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape, one of the most important biodiversity hotspots in the southern Western Ghats.

Important Facts

• Located across Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
• Part of UNESCO's World Network of Biosphere Reserves.
• Home to over 2,000 medicinal plant species.
• Habitat for Bengal Tiger, Asian Elephant, and Nilgiri Tahr.
• Source region for major rivers including Tamiraparani.

📈 Revision of Wholesale Price Index (WPI)

The Government of India approved the revision of the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) base year from 2011–12 to 2022–23 to better reflect the current economic structure.

Key Changes

• Commodities increased from 697 to 957.
• Renewable energy included in the basket.
• New inflation measurement methodologies introduced.
• Producer Price Indices to be launched.

WPI remains an important indicator for measuring inflation trends in the economy.

⚖ Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006 & PESA Act, 1996

Forest Rights Act (FRA), 2006

• Recognizes rights of Scheduled Tribes and forest dwellers.
• Provides individual and community rights.
• Protects livelihood and traditional practices.
• Empowers Gram Sabhas in forest governance.

PESA Act, 1996

• Extends Panchayat provisions to Scheduled Areas.
• Strengthens tribal self-governance.
• Protects tribal land and natural resources.
• Promotes decentralized decision-making.

🌎 India–Venezuela Relations

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez visited India to strengthen bilateral relations with a special focus on energy cooperation.

Key Highlights

• Discussions focused on energy security and trade.
• Cooperation in healthcare and transportation sectors.
• Venezuela became India's third-largest crude oil supplier in May 2026.
• Focus on Global South cooperation and investment opportunities.

📝 Quick Revision Points

• RudraM-II speed – Mach 5.5
• WPI base year revised to 2022–23
• PMRC attracts Indian-origin researchers
• RTX Spark supports 128 GB Unified Memory
• Agasthyamalai joined UNESCO Network in 2016
• VYOMA promotes multilingual AI solutions
• Venezuela became India's third-largest crude oil supplier
• Southwest Monsoon contributes nearly 75% of India's annual rainfall