News of The Day – 6th June 2026

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

(with Syllabus Relevance)

• Human trafficking prohibited under Article 23 of the Constitution.
• Major laws: Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions, Juvenile Justice Act, POCSO Act.
• The Victim Protection Plan focuses on rehabilitation, compensation, shelter homes, legal aid and psychological support.
• Reflects shift from offender-centric to victim-centric justice. 
• Linked to SDG 8.7 (ending forced labour and trafficking).

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• Recognises excellence in digital governance and public service delivery.
• Encourages transparency, accountability and citizen-centric administration.
• Supports Digital India Programme and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
• Promotes replication of best governance practices across states and departments.

(GS-3: Economy)

• FIIs/FPIs are major sources of foreign portfolio capital.
• Measure aims to increase foreign participation in Government Securities (G-Secs).
• Can improve bond market liquidity and reduce government borrowing costs.
• Supports capital inflows and external sector stability.
• Difference between FDI (long-term ownership) and FPI (portfolio investment).

(GS-3: Economy)

• About Annual Gross Domestic Product for 2025–26
• Released by National Statistical Office (NSO).
• GDP measures total value of final goods and services produced within a country.
• Key sectors: Agriculture, Industry and Services. 
• Used for fiscal planning, monetary policy and economic assessment. • Related concepts: GVA, Nominal GDP and Real GDP.

(GS-3: Economy)

• About MPC
  • Established under RBI Act, 1934 (amended in 2016).
  • Consists of 6 members (3 RBI + 3 Government nominees).
• Repo Rate: Rate at which RBI lends to commercial banks.
• Inflation target: 4% ± 2%.
• MPC decisions are taken by majority vote; the Governor has a casting vote.

(GS-3: Economy)

• NAMO Airport Daman
  • Enhances regional air connectivity and tourism potential. Supports objectives of the UDAN Scheme.
  • Improves logistics, trade and economic development in Union Territories. 
• Airport infrastructure is a key component of multimodal connectivity.

(GS-3: Environment)

• Jai Prakash Narayan Bird Sanctuary
  • Located in Ballia, Uttar Pradesh; also known as Surha Tal (oxbow lake).
  • Important habitat on the Central Asian Flyway.
• Ramsar Convention adopted in 1971 (Iran); India joined in 1982.
• India now has 100 Ramsar Sites (third highest globally).
• Wetlands provide flood control, groundwater recharge, carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation.

(GS-3: Environment)

• About Carbon Credit Trading Scheme
• Carbon credits represent reduction/removal of greenhouse gas emissions.
• CCTS notified under the Energy Conservation Act framework.
• Implemented by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) and Ministry of Power.
• Supports India’s NDC commitments and Net-Zero target (2070).
• Encourages market-based mechanisms for emission reduction.

(GS-3: Internal Security)

• Refers to use of force aimed at incapacitating rather than killing a threat.
• Relevant in counter-terrorism, anti-drone operations and border security.
• Governed by principles of necessity, proportionality and minimum force.
• Raises concerns regarding human rights and accountability.
• Linked to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of security forces.

• Study improves understanding of solar rotation, sunspots and solar magnetic cycles.
• The solar cycle averages about 11 years.
• Solar storms can disrupt satellites, GPS, communication systems and power grids.
• Important for space weather forecasting and satellite protection.