Current Affairs 2026
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Industrial Production Grows 4.9% in April as India Unveils New IIP Series with 2022-23 Base Year [01-June-2026]
India’s industrial output grew 4.9 per cent year-on-year in April 2026, driven primarily by strong manufacturing activity, according to the first official release of the revised All India Index of Industrial Production (IIP) with the new base year of 2022-23. The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on Monday launched the new IIP series, replacing the previous 2011-12 base year, with an expanded industrial coverage, revised weights and a revamped product basket aimed at better reflecting the current structure of the economy. The Quick Estimate of the IIP stood at 118.9 in April 2026, compared with 113.4 in April 2025, registering an annual growth rate of 4.9 per cent.
Zee Entertainment to broadcast 2026 FIFA world cup in India [01-June-2026]
India’s Zee Entertainment said on Monday it had secured the rights to broadcast the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 38 other FIFA events through 2034, ending a months-long standoff over the tournament’s availability in one of the world’s last unsold major markets. Financial terms were not disclosed. FIFA had initially sought about $100 million for the India package covering the 2026 and 2030 World Cups before slashing its asking price to $60 million, Reuters previously reported.
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty Takes Charge as 20th Chief of Andaman and Nicobar Command [01-June-2026]
Vice Admiral Vineet McCarty assumed charge as the 20th Commander-in-Chief of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), India’s only tri-service operational command, at Sri Vijaya Puram. A recipient of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM), Vice Admiral McCarty succeeds in leading the strategically important command responsible for safeguarding India’s interests in the Indian Ocean Region and the wider Indo-Pacific. Commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1989, the Flag Officer is a specialist in gunnery and missile warfare and brings more than 36 years of experience across operational, training, staff and tri-service appointments. He is an alumnus of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, and the National Defence College, New Delhi.
Malaysia bars under-16s from signing up for social media [01-June-2026]
Malaysia has begun barring those aged under 16 from registering accounts on social media platforms, its communications regulator said, as it boosts efforts to protect minors from exposure to harmful content online. The Southeast Asian nation joins a growing number of countries introducing measures to regulate access to online platforms, amid mounting concerns over the impact of social media on children’s health and safety. Starting Monday, social media platforms, including Meta Platforms’ Facebook and Instagram, TikTok, and Alphabet’s YouTube, must verify users' ages against government-issued records, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission said. Fines up to 10 million ringgit ($2.5 million) may be levied against social media platforms that fail to comply.
Manchester City thrash Brighton 4-0 to win women’s FA Cup [01-June-2026]
Manchester City hammered Brighton & Hove Albion to win the Women’s FA Cup final at Wembley, securing the trophy for the first time since 2020 and completing a domestic double in the process. After bulldozing their way to the Women’s Super League title on the back of Bunny Shaw’s 21 goals, the Jamaican international was instrumental again and, after rumours that she might depart, she celebrated signing a new contract with City by opening the scoring in the 38th minute. Brighton, who beat City in the league run-in but could not prevent them from being crowned champions, started well in their first trip to the final but the wheels came off when Alex Greenwood added a second goal deep into first-half stoppage time to send City in 2-0 up at the break.
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar assumes charge as 48th Vice Chief of Naval Staff [29-May-2026]
Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, PVSM, AVSM, NM, assumed charge as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS). An alumnus of the prestigious National Defence Academy, Pune, Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar was commissioned into the Indian Navy on July 1, 1988. A specialist in Gunnery and Missile Systems, he has held a wide range of command, operational, and staff assignments over his distinguished naval career spanning more than 37 years. He has commanded Indian Naval Ships Nashak, Vibhuti, and Kirpan, and was the Commissioning Commanding Officer of the frigate Trikand. The Flag Officer has also commanded the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya. During his tenure, the carrier successfully completed the integration and operationalisation of its air wing.
PM Modi conferred Norway’s highest honour, 32nd international award during his Oslo visit [18-May-2026]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with Norway’s highest honour under the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit – the Grand Cross of the Royal Norwegian Order of Merit – by King Harald V in a special ceremony in Oslo, marking the 32nd international honour received by the Indian PM during his tenure. The award was presented during PM Modi’s two-day visit to Norway as part of his ongoing five-nation tour. The award is Norway’s highest honour bestowed on foreign Heads of Government, and is conferred in recognition of the outstanding service in the interest of Norway and humankind. The Royal Norwegian Order of Merit was established by King Olav V in 1985 and is awarded to both Norwegian and foreign nationals for outstanding service in the interests of Norway and humanity. The insignia features the Cross of St. Olav crafted in gold or silver, with the monogram of King Olav V at its centre.
N Rangasamy sworn in as Puducherry CM for record fifth term [13-May-2026]
N. Rangasamy was sworn in as Puducherry Chief Minister for a record fifth term, as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) retained power in the Union Territory following the recent Assembly elections. The swearing-in ceremony was held at the Lok Bhavan in Puducherry, where Lieutenant Governor K. Kailasanathan administered the oath of office and secrecy to Rangasamy and the newly inducted ministers. Along with the Chief Minister, A. Namassivayam and Malladi Krishna Rao took oath as Cabinet ministers in the new NDA government.
Ashok Kumar Panda assumed charge as chairman and managing director of state-owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) [10-May-2026]
Ashok Kumar Panda assumed charge as chairman and managing director of state-owned Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL), succeeding Amarendu Prakash, whose tenure ended on April 1, 2026. Before taking over as CMD, Panda was serving as Director (Finance) at SAIL, according to a company statement. Panda joined SAIL in 1992 as a Management Trainee (Technical) after completing his BE in Electrical Engineering and has spent more than three decades with the company. Over the years, he held multiple operational, financial and commercial roles across various plants and units of SAIL. The company said Panda played a key role in several strategic initiatives during his tenure as Director (Finance), aimed at improving operational efficiency and profitability.
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister [10-May-2026]
Actor-turned-politician and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, marking a historic political shift in the state and ending nearly six decades of alternating rule by the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office and secrecy to Vijay at a grand ceremony held at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium. Nine ministers were also sworn in alongside him as part of the new Council of Ministers.
