Current Affairs 05 June 2026

Maharashtra and Prasar Bharati to Create Mumbai Media Hub.

• Maharashtra government approved an Integrated Film and Television Media Hub in Mumbai in collaboration with Prasar Bharati.
• The project will be developed on 150 acres of All India Radio (AIR) land in Malad, Mumbai.
• A Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) will be jointly formed by the Maharashtra Government and Prasar Bharati for implementation.
• The hub will feature modern film studios, sound stages, IT/ITES facilities, tourism projects, and international-standard film and music training centres.
• The project aims to utilize surplus AIR land created by the transition to FM broadcasting.

Chumur Becomes Ladakh’s 1st Model Border Village Under VVP.

• Foundation stone laid for Ladakh’s first Model Border Village at Chumur under the Vibrant Village Programme.
• Located at 16,700 feet altitude along the Indo–China border.
• Chumur is the first of 10 border villages to be developed as Model Border Villages in the first phase.
• Focus areas include infrastructure development, livelihood generation, civil-defence integration, and all-weather connectivity.
• Climate-resilient passive solar houses will be built to withstand temperatures as low as –35°C.
• The project aims to promote Pashmina-based livelihoods and integrate Chumur into the Korzok–Hanle tourism circuit.
• Residential units are expected to be completed by September 2026.

BHEL Secures ₹2,000 Crore Contract from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery.

• Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited secured an international contract worth ₹2,000–2,500 crore from Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals Free Zone Enterprise.
• The contract covers the design, manufacturing, supply, and commissioning support of eight gas turbine generator packages.
• The equipment will be used in the Dangote refinery and polypropylene plant located in Nigeria’s Dangote Industries Free Zone.
• The project is scheduled for completion within 26 months.
• BHEL is a Maharatna PSU under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and India's largest engineering and manufacturing enterprise in the energy and infrastructure sectors.

Navachar Mantra Launched by MSDE to Empower Grassroots Innovation.

• The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched Navachar Mantra, a national initiative to support grassroots innovators and early-stage entrepreneurs.
• Implemented by National Institute for Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development, with Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer as the technical knowledge partner.
• Focuses on innovators from Tier-2, Tier-3 towns, rural areas, and Aspirational Districts.
• Priority sectors include Agritech, HealthTech, EdTech, Skilling, Climate & Sustainability, Rural Commerce, and MSME Enablement.
• Selected participants will receive year-long mentorship, investor interactions, IP guidance, fundraising support, and scaling assistance.
• Applications are open until 5 July 2026 through a dedicated digital platform.

NDTL and SGT University Partner to Advance Sports Science Research.

• National Dope Testing Laboratory and SGT University signed an MoU on June 3, 2026.
• Aim: Collaboration in sports science, anti-doping research, and athlete welfare.
• Focus areas include anti-doping science, forensic analysis, and healthcare diagnostics.
• Promotes drug-free sports and ethical sporting practices in India.
• Academic collaboration includes internships, training programmes, joint research, and knowledge exchange.
• Provides access to advanced laboratory facilities and expert-led learning opportunities.