🇮🇳 National

• Right to be Forgotten Upheld: The Delhi High Court issued a landmark judgment affirming the "Right to Be Forgotten". The court directed major search engines like Google and legal databases like Indian Kanoon to de-index search results for specific judicial records involving acquittals, family disputes, and private matters to protect personal privacy and reputation.
• India Joins Anthropic’s AI Initiative: India has officially joined Anthropic's advanced Artificial Intelligence programme. Under Project Glasswing, access to the Claude Mythos Preview AI model has been expanded to around 150 premier organisations across 15 countries, boosting India's computational and research frameworks.
• Monsoon Forecast: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that the Southwest Monsoon is expected to make its official onset over the coast of Kerala on 4 June 2026.

🌍 International

• UNGA Leadership: Bangladesh’s Foreign Minister, Khalil Rahman, has been elected as the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) for its historic 81st session during proceedings at the UN General Assembly Hall.
• AUKUS Maritime Advancement: The AUKUS security alliance (Australia, the UK, and the USA) has officially launched a joint underwater drone programme under 'Pillar Two' of their pact to co-develop advanced Uncrewed Undersea Vehicles (UUVs).
• Vatican Historical Appointment: Pope Leo XIV appointed Maria Montserrat Alvarado as the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, making her the first-ever lay woman to head a major Vatican department.

💰 Economy

• PM SVANidhi Milestones: The Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) micro-credit scheme completed six years of operations. According to fresh data, over 1.12 crore loans worth more than ₹17,800 crore have been sanctioned, onboarding over 55 lakh street vendors into the digital transaction ecosystem.
• BrahMos Export Deal: The Government of India signed a landmark defence export agreement with Vietnam worth approximately USD 629 million (around ₹60 billion) for the supply of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.

🗓️ Date’s importance

• World Bicycle Day (3 June): Celebrated globally to promote the uniqueness, longevity, and versatility of the bicycle as a sustainable, affordable, and eco-friendly means of transportation that fosters environmental stewardship and health.

👱‍♂️👩‍🦳 Person of the day

• Justice V. Mohana: Sworn in as a judge of the Supreme Court of India. With her elevation, she becomes the 12th woman judge in the history of the apex court of the country.

🏅 Sports

• BCCI Coaching Update: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) roped in a new spin bowling coach ahead of the upcoming Test assignment against Afghanistan, marking India's first red-ball international series following the conclusion of the domestic T20 league season.

🏆 Awards

• PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards: Odisha has been selected for the prestigious PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards following its top-tier performance during the extensive "Month of Solar" promotional campaign.
• President’s Police Colour: President Droupadi Murmu presented the prestigious President’s Police Colour to the Sikkim Police at Palzor Stadium in Gangtok in recognition of their distinguished public service and maintenance of peace.

⭐️ Other important significance

• Nuclear Fusion Record: South Korea's KSTAR (Korea Superconducting Tokamak Advanced Research) device achieved a massive milestone in clean energy research by successfully sustaining high-confinement plasma at core temperatures for a record-breaking 102 seconds.
• Sikkim Literacy Milestone: Sikkim has been officially declared a fully literate state under the Ministry of Education's flagship initiative ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society), making it the fifth Indian state to achieve this status.

📚 Word of the day

• Exonerate (verb)
  • Meaning: To officially absolve someone from blame or release them from a legal obligation or criminal charge.
  • Usage in Current Affairs: The Delhi High Court's "Right to be Forgotten" ruling primarily protects individuals who have been legally exonerated by the courts.