Published : June 07, 2026
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8 June 2026 Current Affairs in English
Important Points for UPSC | APPSC | SSC | Banking | Railway | Police Exams
1. India–UK Launch Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory
India and the UK jointly launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory.
Aim: Strengthen supply chains for lithium, cobalt, nickel, and rare earth minerals.
Important for energy security and electric vehicle manufacturing.
2. First World Yogasana Championship Held in Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad hosted the first-ever World Yogasana Championship 2026.
Participants from multiple countries showcased competitive yoga skills.
Promotes India's cultural heritage globally.
3. ANRF Launches Research & Patent Training Portal
The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) launched a portal for research training and patent filing support.
Objective: Encourage innovation and intellectual property creation among researchers.
4. Liverpool University to Establish Bengaluru Campus
Liverpool University announced plans to open its campus in Bengaluru.
This move will strengthen international higher education collaboration in India.
5. Surha Tal Becomes India's 100th Ramsar Site
Surha Tal wetland in Uttar Pradesh has been designated as India's 100th Ramsar Site.
Ramsar Sites are wetlands of international importance.
6. Jan Samarth Portal Completes Four Years
The Jan Samarth Portal completed four years of promoting digital financial inclusion.
Provides access to multiple government-backed credit schemes through a single platform.
7. Vice-President Releases "When Audit Matters"
Vice-President released the book When Audit Matters edited by Vinod Rai.
The book highlights the role of audits in improving governance and accountability.
8. ADB and Standard Chartered Sign Supply Chain Finance Agreement
Asian Development Bank and Standard Chartered signed agreements to boost supply-chain financing in India.
Focus on supporting SMEs and trade resilience.
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One-Liners for Exams
1. 100th Ramsar Site of India – Surha Tal (Uttar Pradesh)
2. First World Yogasana Championship Venue – Ahmedabad
3. Research Training Portal Launched By – ANRF
4. New International University Campus in India – Liverpool University, Bengaluru
5. Digital Financial Inclusion Portal – Jan Samarth
6. Book Released by Vice-President – When Audit Matters
7. Supply Chain Finance Partnership – ADB & Standard Chartered
8. Critical Minerals Observatory Partners – India and UK
MCQs
Q1. Which wetland became India's 100th Ramsar Site? A) Chilika Lake
B) Loktak Lake
C) Surha Tal
D) Wular Lake
Answer: C) Surha Tal
Q2. The first World Yogasana Championship was held in: A) New Delhi
B) Ahmedabad
C) Mumbai
D) Bengaluru
Answer: B) Ahmedabad
Q3. Jan Samarth Portal is related to: A) Agriculture
B) Defence
C) Digital Financial Inclusion
D) Sports
Answer: C) Digital Financial Inclusion
Q4. India launched the Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory with which country? A) USA
B) Australia
C) France
D) UK
Answer: D) UK
Q5. Which organization partnered with Standard Chartered for supply chain finance in India? A) IMF
B) World Bank
C) ADB
D) AIIB
Answer: C) ADB
Daily Current Affairs | 8 June 2026
Useful for UPSC, APPSC, SSC CGL, CHSL, Banking, Railway, Police & DSC Exams.
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