News of The Day – 5th June 2026

The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• Key Recommendations of Supreme Court AI committee
  • AI tools should not be used for judicial decision-making, sentencing or bail determination.
  • AI may assist in research, case management and translation but not replace judicial reasoning.
• Concerns include algorithmic bias, lack of transparency and violation of due process.
• Reinforces the principle that judicial discretion must remain with human judges

(GS-2:International Relations)

• India and Zimbabwe held their first Joint Defence Committee meeting. 
• Discussions covered training, military exchanges, capacity building and defence industry cooperation.
• Strengthens India’s engagement with African partners under South-South cooperation.
• Supports broader India–Africa strategic relations.

• India and Venezuela are exploring long-term agreements in oil and energy cooperation.
• Venezuela possesses some of the world’s largest proven crude oil reserves.
• Could enhance cooperation in refining, investment and energy trade.

• The Islamic State West Africa Province emerged from a split within Boko Haram.
• Operates primarily around the Lake Chad Basin covering parts of Nigeria, Niger, Chad and Cameroon.
• Uses a combination of insurgency, taxation and local governance strategies. 
• Remains one of Africa’s most significant extremist organisations.

(GS-3: Internal Security)

• Gujarat has reorganised policing structures along the international border with Pakistan. 
• The move seeks to improve coordination, intelligence gathering and border-area policing.
• Supports efforts against infiltration, smuggling, narcotics trafficking and other cross-border threats.
• Key border management forces and their role in different International Borders in India.

(GS-3:Economy)

• India exported its first sea shipment of processed millet products to New Zealand.
  • Demonstrates growing global demand for Indian millets following the International Year of Millets 2023.
  • Supports value addition, agri-exports and farmer incomes.
• About Millets
  • They are climate-resilient, nutritious and require relatively less water. 

(GS-3: Economy)

• The policy aims to stabilise Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) costs for airlines. 
• ATF is among the largest operational expenses for carriers. 
• Stable fuel prices can reduce cost volatility and improve financial planning.
• About ATF.

• Andhra Pradesh’s Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) initiative received the prestigious Food Planet Prize 2026.
  • The programme promotes sustainable agriculture while reducing cultivation costs.
• About Natural farming
  • It emphasises reduced chemical inputs, soil health and biodiversity conservation.
• About the Food Planet Prize.

• A Blue Moon refers to an additional full moon occurring within a specific calendar period.
• A Micromoon occurs when the full moon coincides with the Moon being near its farthest point (apogee) from Earth.
• The Moon appears slightly smaller and dimmer than a typical full moon.

• Observed annually on 5 June under the leadership of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
• Established following the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (1972)
• Serves as the UN’s principal platform for environmental awareness and action.
• Focuses on issues such as climate change, biodiversity loss, pollution, land degradation and sustainable lifestyles.

(GS-3: Environment)

• India requires massive climate finance to meet its net-zero by 2070 commitment and adaptation goals.
• Financing needs cover renewable energy, green hydrogen, resilient infrastructure, EVs and climate adaptation. 
• Sources include public finance, private investment, green bonds, blended finance and multilateral development banks.
• Key challenge: Bridging the gap between climate commitments and actual capital flows