Daily Current Affairs - June 8, 2026
Daily Current Affairs - June 8, 2026
India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a growth of 4.9% in April 2026, driven by a 6.2% rise in the manufacturing sector. The data was released recently by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. Read more
As of 8th June 2026, the southwest monsoon has further advanced into parts of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The India Meteorological Department confirmed good progress in its latest press release. Read more
ISRO is actively working on the Gaganyaan programme. ISRO Chairman V Narayanan stated that the first uncrewed mission is targeted for 2026, with the crewed mission planned for 2027. Read more
Indian stock markets ended higher on June 8 amid buying in banking and IT stocks. The Sensex gained over 180 points during the session. Read more
PV Sindhu won the women’s singles title at the Indonesia Masters 2026, defeating China’s He Bingjiao in the final. This marks an important win in her 2026 season. Read more
The central government is pushing the National Green Hydrogen Mission with fresh incentives to boost domestic production and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels. Read more