Prelims Current Affairs includes World Food Safety Day , India And Uk Launch Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory, Rbi Monetary Policy Meeting June 2026, Pm Modi Inaugurates First World Yogasana Championship 2026, Prashant Sitaram Lokhande Appointed Cbse Chairman, Lionel Messi Wins Princess Of Asturias Sports Award 2026 & Shimla Temperature Rises By 2.5°C In 10 Years Due To Heat Island Effect

IMPORTANT DAYS

1. WORLD FOOD SAFETY DAY

Current Context: World Food Safety Day is observed on 7 June to draw attention to the importance of food safety and to inspire action to help prevent, detect, and manage foodborne risks.

ABOUT THE DAY

• It was proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly in 2018 and is jointly facilitated by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Health Organization.
• Theme: “From burden to solutions – safe food everywhere”.
• Economic impact: Unsafe food costs low- and middle-income economies about US$95 billion in lost productivity each year

INTERNATIONAL

2. INDIA AND UK LAUNCH CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAIN OBSERVATORY

Current Context: India and the United Kingdom launched the Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory (GSCO) in New Delhi.

ABOUT THE OBSERVATORY

• GSCO is a data-driven platform that will monitor global critical mineral supply chains, identify risks and disruptions, generate market intelligence, and support policymaking.
• It aims to strengthen resource security for industries dependent on critical minerals, including clean energy, electric vehicles, batteries, semiconductors, and advanced manufacturing.
• Joint initiative of: TEXMiN at IIT (ISM), Dhanbad, and University of Cambridge
• Phase: Phase II of UK-India Critical Minerals Supply Chain Observatory

About CRITICAL MINERALS SUPPLY CHAIN

• A Critical Minerals Supply Chain refers to the entire network involved in the extraction, processing, refining, manufacturing, transportation, and recycling of critical minerals essential for modern industries and national security.
• SUPPLY CHAIN STAGES: Mine → Processing → Refining → Manufacturing → End Use → Recycling
• Exploration & Mining → Identification and extraction of mineral resources.
• Processing & Refining → Converting raw ores into usable materials.
• Manufacturing → Use in batteries, semiconductors, solar panels, wind turbines, electronics, and defence systems.
• Distribution & Trade → Global transportation and supply to industries.
• Recycling & Recovery → Recovering minerals from used products to reduce import dependence.

WHAT ARE CRITICAL MINERALS

• Minerals that are economically important and essential for strategic sectors but face supply risks.
• Examples: Lithium, Cobalt, Nickel, Graphite, Copper, Rare Earth Elements (REEs)

ECONOMY

3. RBI MONETARY POLICY MEETING JUNE 2026

Current Context: The RBI announced its monetary policy decisions after the 61st meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held from June 3 to June 5, 2026.

ABOUT THE DECISIONS

• Repo Rate: Unchanged at 5.25%
• Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) Rate: 5.00%
• Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) Rate: 5.50%
• Policy Stance: Neutral
• Next MPC Meeting: August 3-5, 2026
• GROWTH FORECAST (FY 2026-27)
  Real GDP Growth: 6.6%
• INFLATION FORECAST (FY 2026-27)
  Projected CPI Inflation: 5.1%
• Core inflation: 4.7%
• KEY RISKS IDENTIFIED: Prolonged conflict in West Asia, rising crude oil prices, supply chain disruptions, commodity price increases, weak monsoon conditions, El Niño

About MPC

• The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is the statutory body responsible for determining India’s policy interest rate (Repo Rate) to achieve the inflation target while supporting economic growth.
• It was established in 2016 under the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 (amended through the Finance Act, 2016).

SPORTS

4. PM MODI INAUGURATES FIRST WORLD YOGASANA CHAMPIONSHIP 2026

Current Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the First World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

ABOUT THE CHAMPIONSHIP

• The First World Yogasana Championship 2026 marks a historic effort to transform Yogasana from a traditional wellness practice into a globally recognized competitive sport.
• To promote Yogasana as a competitive sport at the global level.
• To showcase India’s yoga heritage and soft power.
• Ahmedabad: India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City

About IYD

• International Yoga Day 2026 Theme: “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”
• Main IDY 2026 event venue: Kolkata

APPOINTMENTS

5. PRASHANT SITARAM LOKHANDE APPOINTED CBSE CHAIRMAN

Current Context: Prashant Sitaram Lokhande has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).

ABOUT THE APPOINTMENT

• Outgoing Chairman: Rahul Singh (transferred to Agriculture Ministry as Additional Secretary)

About CBSE

• Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is India’s national-level board of school education responsible for conducting secondary and senior secondary examinations and regulating affiliated schools.
• Established in 1929 as the Board of High School and Intermediate Education, Rajputana.
• Reconstituted as the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) in 1952.
• Functions under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.
• Headquarters: New Delhi

AWARDS

6. LIONEL MESSI WINS PRINCESS OF ASTURIAS SPORTS AWARD 2026

Current Context: Lionel Messi has been awarded the 2026 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports, becoming the first individual footballer to receive the prestigious honor.

ABOUT THE AWARD

• Categories: Sports, Arts, Literature, Social Sciences, Scientific and Technical Research, International Cooperation, Communication and Humanities
• Award recognizes: Extraordinary sporting achievements, humanitarian efforts, humility, professionalism, leadership
• Messi’s major achievements: FIFA World Cup 2022, Copa America (2021, 2024), 2008 Beijing Olympics Gold Medal, 10 LaLiga titles, 4 Champions League titles, 8 Ballon d’Or awards

HIMACHAL NEWS

7.  SHIMLA TEMPERATURE RISES BY 2.5°C IN 10 YEARS DUE TO HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

Current Context: A study conducted by Shimla Municipal Corporation has revealed that land surface temperature (LST) in several areas of the city has increased by 1.7 to 2.5 degrees Celsius over the past decade.

ABOUT THE STUDY

• A GIS-based study by the Shimla Municipal Corporation found that land surface temperatures in parts of Shimla increased by 7°C to 2.5°C between 2012 and 2023.
• Primary causes: Rapid concretisation, construction of multi-storey buildings, declining green cover
• Most affected areas: Shimla Bypass, Shoghi Bypass, Baluganj, Chakkar, Junga Road, Sanjauli Housing Board Colony, Enginegar, Mashobra, core area around the city
• Metal roofs and dense construction areas: Showed relatively higher temperature increase

About HEAT ISLAND EFFECT

• An urban heat island occurs when a city experiences much warmer temperatures than nearby rural areas due to human activities and infrastructure
• Causes: Replacement of natural land cover with buildings, roads, and other heat-absorbing infrastructure
• Contributing factors in Shimla: Disappearing green belt, expansion of residential settlements (especially in Mashobra area), new apartments and commercial buildings between Khalini (Kali Bari) Road and old bus stand

About Shimla

• Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and one of India’s most famous hill stations.
• It served as the Summer Capital of British India from 1864 to 1947.
• Situated in the Lesser Himalayas (Middle Himalayas).
• Average elevation: approximately 2,276 metres (7,467 ft) above sea level.
• Located on a ridge surrounded by forests of pine, deodar, oak, and rhododendron.

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