Current Affairs 09 June 2026

India Inaugurates 7th Regional Meteorological Centre in Jammu.

• India inaugurated its 7th Regional Meteorological Centre in Jammu on 5 June 2026.
• The centre will provide weather forecasting and disaster warnings for Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, and Himachal Pradesh.
• It replaces coordination earlier handled by RMC Delhi for the region.
• Strengthens meteorological and disaster preparedness infrastructure in the Himalayan region.

NFHS-6 Shows Andaman and Nicobar Has India’s Lowest Fertility Rate.

• TFR: 0.9 (lowest in India; only region below 1).
• Released on June 8, 2026.
• Below replacement level (2.1).
• Decline from 1.3 (NFHS-5) and 1.4 (NFHS-4).
• Demographic trend:
• Falling share of children population.
• Rising elderly population (60+).

Adani Ports Wins Contract for Argentina’s First LNG Export Project.

• Contract awarded on June 8, 2026 to Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited.
• Project: Argentina’s first LNG export project (10-year marine services contract).
• Consortium: Adani Harbour International FZCO + Meridian Group (Argentina).
• Location: San Matias Gulf, Rio Negro Province.
• Capacity: 2.45 million tonnes LNG per year.
• Support: Tugboats and marine service vessels deployed.

Centre Sets Up Six Working Groups to Boost Local Manufacturing.

• Objective: Identify 100 products for domestic manufacturing to reduce import dependence.
• 6 sector-specific working groups constituted by the government.
• Chaired by: Secretary, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade.
• Sectors: Pharma & Medical Devices, Chemicals & Textiles, Capital Goods & EVs, Energy & Infrastructure, Defence, Aerospace & Electronics.
• Timeline: Final product list to be submitted within 3 weeks.

SIPRI Finds India Increasing Its Nuclear Lead Over Pakistan.

• Released on June 8, 2026 by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
• India’s nuclear arsenal: ~190 warheads.
• China’s nuclear arsenal: ~620 warheads.
• Global nuclear stockpile: Russia & USA hold ~86% of total 12,187 warheads.
• India’s defence spending (2025): $92.1 billion (5th largest globally).
• India’s arms imports: 2nd largest importer (2021–25).