Daily Current Affairs- 6th June 2026

Daily Current Affairs- 6th June 2026

India Launches E85 Fuel: 85% Ethanol Blend to Reduce Oil Imports and Emissions

In the News: India launched E85 fuel, a petrol blend containing 85% ethanol and 15% petrol, to promote cleaner mobility and reduce dependence on imported crude oil. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said E85 would be sold at a lower price than existing E20 fuel. The rollout is linked with India’s ethanol-blending roadmap, flex-fuel vehicle adoption and expansion of E85 retail infrastructure.

Key Points:

• About E85 Fuel: E85 is a high-ethanol fuel blend containing 85% ethanol and 15% petrol. It is meant for flex-fuel vehicles capable of running on higher ethanol blends without engine damage. The fuel has a Research Octane Number above 108, supporting better combustion quality in compatible engines.
• Price Advantage: The fuel is expected to be around ₹20 per litre cheaper than regular E20 fuel. The lower price is intended to encourage consumers and automakers to shift gradually toward higher ethanol-based mobility. The price advantage also supports wider adoption of flex-fuel transport.
• Flex-Fuel Vehicles: Hero MotoCorp launched flex-fuel versions of Splendor+ and HF Deluxe, capable of running on petrol blended with up to 85% ethanol. Maruti Suzuki also unveiled the Wagon R Flex Fuel as India’s first mass-market flex-fuel passenger car. The Wagon R Flex Fuel is capable of running on E20 to E85 ethanol blends.
• Retail Rollout Plan: The first phase of E85 rollout will focus on selected urban corridors. Around 50 to 100 outlets are planned across Delhi-NCR and the Mumbai-Pune-Nagpur belt. The government has also indicated a target of 5,000 E85 retail pumps by December 2027.
• Energy and Environment Link: Ethanol blending helps reduce India’s dependence on imported petroleum and supports domestic ethanol production from sugarcane, maize and other feedstocks. India is also working toward a 26% ethanol blending target by 2030-31. E85 is estimated to produce around 61% lower greenhouse gas emissions than petrol.

India’s 7th Regional Meteorological Centre Inaugurated in Jammu

In the News: Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated India’s seventh Regional Meteorological Centre in Jammu. The centre will serve Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. It is intended to strengthen district-level forecasts, mountain weather warnings and disaster preparedness in the north-western Himalayan region.

Key Points:

• New RMC in Jammu: The Jammu centre is India’s seventh Regional Meteorological Centre. It expands the India Meteorological Department’s regional forecasting network for Himalayan and high-altitude areas.
• Coverage Area: The centre will provide services for Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh and Himachal Pradesh. These regions face weather risks such as snow, flash floods, landslides, cloudbursts and temperature extremes.
• Disaster Preparedness: The RMC will improve early warnings for flash floods and mountain weather events. Such forecasting is important for public safety, agriculture, tourism, pilgrimage routes and road connectivity.
• District-Level Forecasting: The centre is expected to provide more localised weather information. District-level forecasts help administrations plan emergency response and issue timely alerts during severe weather conditions.

Delhi Gets 18 New Namo Oxygen Parks Under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ Campaign

In the News: Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi on World Environment Day 2026. The initiative was launched under the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. Delhi has also set a target to develop 100 Oxygen Parks and plant 15 lakh trees in the year.

Key Points:

• Namo Oxygen Parks: Eighteen Namo Oxygen Parks were inaugurated across Delhi. These parks are intended to increase green spaces, improve local air quality and support urban environmental restoration.
• Campaign Link: The initiative is linked with the ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ campaign. The campaign encourages citizens to plant trees in honour of their mothers and participate in environmental protection.
• Delhi’s Green Target: Delhi aims to develop 100 Oxygen Parks across the city. The government also announced a plan to plant 15 lakh trees during the year to expand the city’s green cover.
• Urban Ecology Role: Oxygen Parks can support biodiversity, provide cooling spaces and reduce urban heat stress. They are also useful for public recreation and local environmental awareness.
• World Environment Day Context: The launch took place on World Environment Day 2026. The timing connects the initiative with wider climate, pollution-control and urban greening efforts.

SkyCast System

In the News: India’s first SkyCast System was inaugurated at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, around May 29-30, 2026. The system was launched at Glide Path 10 to provide real-time aviation weather intelligence. The next SkyCast facility is planned at Jewar Airport, followed by expansion across other airports.

Key Points:

• About SkyCast: SkyCast is an advanced integrated aviation weather monitoring system. It provides real-time atmospheric intelligence to pilots, airport operators and air traffic stakeholders. The system supports safer take-off, landing and runway operations during difficult weather.
• Mission Mausam Link: The system has been developed under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mission Mausam initiative. It is co-developed with scientists from the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology. The project strengthens India’s weather-smart aviation infrastructure.
• Technology Suite: SkyCast includes advanced instruments such as Radar Wind Profiler, SODAR, Microwave Radiometer, ground-based Fog Aerosol Spectrometer and cloud lidar-based ceilometer. These instruments help track fog, aerosols, turbulence, moisture, visibility and atmospheric conditions.
• Aviation Standards: The system is designed to meet international aviation-weather standards, including ICAO and FAA norms. It will help reduce weather-linked disruptions such as delays, diversions and cancellations. It is especially useful for airports affected by fog and low visibility.
• Expansion Plan: The first system has been installed at IGI Airport, New Delhi, and the next facility is planned at Jewar Airport. The system will later be expanded to other airports. India became the 19th country to deploy such an advanced integrated aviation weather monitoring system.

MAHA Water Mission

In the News: The ANRF-Ministry of Jal Shakti MAHA Water Mission was launched on June 1, 2026, to support innovation in India’s water sector. MAHA stands for Missions for Advancement in High-Impact Areas. The mission will support startups, MSMEs, universities, national laboratories, research organisations and industry partners working on scalable water solutions.

Key Points:

• About the Mission: The MAHA Water Mission is a national platform to accelerate technology development in the water sector. It connects science, entrepreneurship, academia, industry and grassroots implementation. It aims to support field-ready and scalable solutions for India’s water challenges.
• Funding Outlay: The mission has a projected outlay of ₹200 crore over five years. The funding will be jointly contributed by the Anusandhan National Research Foundation and the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Each consortium may receive support of up to ₹20 crore.
• Supported Participants: The programme will support multidisciplinary consortia involving universities, national laboratories, research organisations, startups, MSMEs and industry partners. This widens research funding beyond traditional academic institutions and encourages applied innovation.
• Focus Areas: The mission addresses water scarcity, groundwater depletion, water quality, climate-induced water stress and sustainable water-resource management. Key areas include water treatment, medical technologies, 6G communications and other high-impact technology applications linked with water-sector innovation.
• Institutional Additions: Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil was present at the launch. The event also saw the signing of an MoU between the Department of Water Resources and ISRO. It also included the launch of the JSJB-CTR Portal and App.

South Korea Nominates Han Seong-sook as Prime Minister

In the News: South Korean President Lee Jae Myung nominated Han Seong-sook as the country’s next Prime Minister on June 7, 2026. The nomination came after the June 6 news date, making it a post-publication update for that edition. If confirmed by the National Assembly, Han will become the first woman Prime Minister of South Korea in nearly two decades.

Key Points:

• New Nomination: Han Seong-sook has been nominated as South Korea’s next Prime Minister by President Lee Jae Myung. The nomination requires approval by the National Assembly before she can formally assume office. The post supports the President in administration and government coordination.
• Former Naver CEO: Han is the former Chief Executive Officer of Naver, South Korea’s major internet company. She served as CEO from 2017 to 2022 and became Naver’s first female CEO. Her nomination is therefore strongly linked with South Korea’s digital economy and technology leadership.
• Professional Background: Before her corporate leadership role, Han worked as a technology reporter and later held senior positions at NHN. Her profile combines media, technology and platform-economy experience. This background makes her nomination significant for innovation-led governance.
• Historic Significance: If confirmed, Han will become the first woman Prime Minister of South Korea in nearly two decades. She is around 58-59 years old and is expected to bring a technology-sector perspective to the senior political office.
• Technology and Economy Focus: South Korea’s presidential office highlighted Han’s experience in the technology sector. Her nomination is linked with artificial intelligence, startup growth, inclusive development and innovation-led economic policy.