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Weekly Current Affairs 3 June 2026

1. NITI Aayog Governing Council Meeting on 11 June

What happened: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will chair the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting on 11 June after the recent restructuring of the policy think tank.

Why important: NITI Aayog plays a key role in India’s economic planning and cooperative federalism.

Exam Tip: Chairman of NITI Aayog – Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2. Delhi Voter Roll Revision Drive Announced

What happened: The Election Commission announced a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Delhi’s electoral rolls beginning on 20 June 2026.

Why important: Electoral roll revision ensures accurate voter records before future elections.

Exam Tip: SIR = Special Intensive Revision.

3. NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Security Strengthened

What happened: NTA informed the Supreme Court that enhanced security measures have been implemented for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination scheduled for 21 June.

Why important: The move follows the paper leak controversy and aims to restore trust in the examination system.

Exam Tip: NEET UG is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).

4. CSIR-UGC NET June 2026 Registration Started

What happened: NTA opened applications for the June 2026 CSIR-UGC NET examination.

Why important: The exam determines eligibility for JRF and Assistant Professorship in science subjects.

Exam Tip: CSIR-UGC NET is conducted by NTA.

5. India-Afghanistan Cricket Series Scheduled

What happened: BCCI confirmed that India will host Afghanistan for a Test match and three ODIs in June 2026.

Why important: Strengthens cricketing relations and provides international match exposure.

Exam Tip: The series includes 1 Test and 3 ODIs.

6. British Council Launches Reading Challenge 2026

What happened: The British Council launched Reading Challenge 2026 for children aged 5–12 at its Delhi library.

Why important: Promotes reading habits and literacy among children.

Exam Tip: Theme – “Discover Your Story”.

7. Himachal Pradesh D.El.Ed CET Rescheduled

What happened: HPBOSE rescheduled the D.El.Ed Common Entrance Test to 17 June 2026.

Why important: Important update for teacher education aspirants.

Exam Tip: HPBOSE = Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education.

8. Tamil Nadu’s New Chief Minister Continues Transition

What happened: The new Tamil Nadu government under Chief Minister Vijay continued administrative restructuring and policy announcements during the week.

Why important: Major state political change remains a key exam topic.

Exam Tip: Current CM of Tamil Nadu – Vijay.

9. West Bengal’s New Government in Focus

What happened: The new West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari continued cabinet and administrative appointments.

Why important: First BJP-led government in West Bengal.

Exam Tip: Current CM of West Bengal – Suvendu Adhikari.

10. Lt Gen N. S. Raja Subramani in News

What happened: Discussions continued around Lt Gen N. S. Raja Subramani’s appointment as India’s next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).

Why important: CDS is the highest military coordination appointment in India.

Exam Tip: CDS coordinates the Army, Navy and Air Force.

Final Note for Students

Revise these points daily, practice multiple-choice questions weekly, and discuss current affairs aloud to improve confidence for written exams as well as interviews.