Daily Current Affairs – 08 June 2026

Introduction

Welcome to the CareerUdaya Daily Current Affairs – 08 June 2026 edition, prepared for APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, SSC, Banking and Railway aspirants. This edition compiles exam-relevant national, Assam, economy, international, science, environment, sports and governance developments available up to 08 June 2026. After reading, attempt the linked Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 08 June 2026 and revise more on the Current Affairs Hub.

National Current Affairs

The President of India approved the appointment of six additional judges of the Bombay High Court as permanent judges, on a recommendation notified by the Ministry of Law and Justice. Permanent elevation strengthens the sanctioned strength of one of India's largest High Courts and is a recurring polity theme around the collegium and the appointment process under Articles 217 and 224 of the Constitution.

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj moved to release the Report of the Committee on Datasets for State Finance Commissions, aimed at standardising the data that State Finance Commissions use to recommend the devolution of funds to Panchayati Raj Institutions and urban local bodies. This connects to the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments and fiscal federalism at the grassroots level.

Assam & Northeast Current Affairs

A high-level Team Europe (European Union) delegation began a two-day visit to Guwahati, holding bilateral discussions with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and visiting Tata Electronics' new semiconductor facility in Assam. The visit coincided with the launch of Assam's first 4P (Public-Private-People Partnership) Blue Valley Cluster, focused on fragrances, AYUSH and food processing — a signal of Assam's push into high-value manufacturing and aroma-based rural industry.

Under the Kaziranga Poultry Value Chain Project, the Barbheta Cluster was inaugurated to benefit 24 women farmers, introducing a scientific, elevated-shed poultry system with buy-back market linkage support. The model strengthens rural women's livelihoods in fringe villages around Kaziranga.

The Chief Minister also allocated 'guardian districts' to 16 Cabinet colleagues, assigning ministers direct development-monitoring responsibility for specific districts. Separately, a Kaziranga avian survey conducted earlier in the season recorded 30 species of raptors and six species of storks, with the Himalayan Griffon vulture emerging as the most commonly sighted raptor at 69 individual sightings — a useful pointer to Assam's biodiversity and Kaziranga's ecological significance beyond the one-horned rhino.

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Economy & Banking

A PIB Ease of Doing Business review highlighted the scale of India's reform ecosystem: Startup India has recognised over 2.23 lakh startups generating about 23.3 lakh direct jobs; the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) has crossed ₹18.4 lakh crore in cumulative gross merchandise value; the Pradhan Mantri MUDRA Yojana (PMMY) has disbursed about ₹40.07 lakh crore; and GST crossed 1.64 crore registered taxpayers. The Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) has onboarded over 7.64 lakh sellers across 600-plus cities, while free Udyam registration of MSMEs has grown to more than 8.58 lakh units. These figures are frequently tested as "scheme + number" matches in banking and SSC papers, and they underline India's steady climb in trade-facilitation and formalisation of the economy.

International Affairs

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) yearbook data placed India's nuclear arsenal at about 190 warheads (as of January 2026), compared with Pakistan's 170 warheads, while noting continued global modernisation of nuclear forces. SIPRI is a high-yield source for international relations and defence questions.

Science & Technology

The National Zoological Park (Delhi) launched the NZP Saathi App along with self-ticketing kiosks, offering an interactive zoo map, smart navigation and real-time visitor guidance — inaugurated by Union Minister of State Kirti Vardhan Singh. In defence technology, the Indian Navy invited domestic industry to develop indigenous 80-mm aero rockets for its carrier-based MiG-29K fighters operating from INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, advancing the Aatmanirbhar Bharat defence-manufacturing agenda.

Environment & Ecology

World Oceans Day was observed on 08 June 2026 under the theme "Reimagine: Beyond the World We Know", spotlighting that oceans produce at least half of the world's oxygen and cover about 70% of the Earth's surface. In wildlife governance, Kerala's Forest Department introduced the HAWK system, described as India's first judiciary-integrated wildlife offence management platform for tracking wildlife crime cases.

Sports

Indian athletes had a strong run: the Indian women's football team won the SAFF Women's Championship, defeating Bangladesh 3-1 to claim its sixth title and end a multi-year drought. In hockey, India beat Japan 4-1 in the Men's U18 Asia Cup at Kakamigahara. On the tennis circuit, the French Open 2026 crowned new singles champions, while the Formula 1 season continued with the Monaco Grand Prix.

Government Schemes & Governance

Health-sector data underlined the scale of welfare delivery: Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY provides health cover of ₹5 lakh per family per year, with over 44.14 crore Ayushman Cards created and around 36,218 hospitals empanelled. More than 1.86 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are functional, offering free diagnostic and primary-care services, and eSanjeevani telemedicine has logged roughly 47 crore consultations. Under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), over 20.49 crore ABHA (health account) registrations have been completed, while the PM Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM) carries a total outlay of about ₹64,180 crore. India also administered around 220 crore free COVID-19 vaccine doses under the public programme. The e-Jagriti consumer-grievance platform won a Silver Award at the National Awards for e-Governance 2026. Demographically, Andaman and Nicobar Islands recorded India's lowest total fertility rate at 0.9, well below the replacement level of 2.1.

Practise the full set in the linked Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 08 June 2026, explore more mock tests, brush up study materials, and prepare for school-teacher recruitment via the Assam TET Hub.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the CareerUdaya Daily Current Affairs – 08 June 2026 edition cover?

It covers exam-relevant national, Assam and Northeast, economy and banking, international, science and technology, environment, sports and governance developments available up to 08 June 2026.

Why is World Oceans Day important for this edition?

World Oceans Day (08 June) is a same-day environmental observance; its 2026 theme and ocean-related facts are commonly asked in environment and general-awareness sections.

Which Assam development is most exam-relevant in this edition?

The Team Europe delegation's Guwahati visit, the semiconductor-plant focus and Assam's first 4P Blue Valley Cluster are high-value for APSC and ADRE as markers of Assam's industrial growth.

Is there a quiz based on this article?

Yes. The Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 08 June 2026 has 10 MCQs drawn only from this edition, with answers and explanations.

Which exams is this brief useful for?

It is designed for APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, SSC, Banking and Railway aspirants who need concise, verified daily revision.