Daily Current Affairs - 10 June 2026
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NZP Saathi App and Self-Ticketing Kiosks Launched
- The National Zoological Park (NZP), New Delhi, launched the âNZP Saathi Appâ and Self-ticketing Kiosks. Union Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, inaugurated these initiatives to enhance visitor convenience.
- Available on Android and iOS, the app offers an interactive digital map, smart navigation, real-time guidance, customizable thematic tours (Express, Family, Grand Zoo, and My Tour), and educational information about animals. Self-ticketing kiosks enable quick UPI-based payments with free Wi-Fi support, reducing queues and promoting cashless transactions.
- Established in 1959, NZP focuses on wildlife conservation, education, and public awareness, housing species like Asiatic Lion, White Tiger, and Indian Rhinoceros.
New Feathered Gliding Dinosaur Discovered
- A new four-winged feathered gliding dinosaur, Jian changmaensis, was announced on June 4, 2026. The 120-million-year-old fossil from the Changma Basin in Gansu province, northwestern China, belongs to the Microraptoria group of small predatory theropods related to Velociraptor.
- The specimen features long feathers on forelimbs and hind limbs, enabling gliding. With an estimated four-foot wingspan, it resembles a barn owl. This is the first confirmed microraptor fossil found outside northeastern China, extending the groupâs known range. The Changma Basin is also known for Early Cretaceous bird fossils like Gansus yumenensis. The study was published in Annals of Carnegie Museum.
Ancient Footprints Discovered in Italian Cave
- Footprints and handprints dated 14,000â14,400 years ago were identified in Grotta della BĂ sura cave in Toirano, northern Italy. The traces belong to five Epigravettian hunter-gatherers â two adults, an 11-year-old adolescent, and children aged three and six â who explored the cave during the Late Upper Palaeolithic.
- About 180 prints show crawling through low tunnels, the first fossil evidence of human crawling. The group used Scots pine twig torches for lighting. The study employed 3D modelling, laser scans, and other methods. A canid likely accompanied them. Research was published in eLife in 2019.
India Ranks 5th in Global Military Spending 2025
- India remained the worldâs fifth-largest military spender in 2025 with $92.1 billion expenditure, behind the US, China, Russia, and Germany. Spending rose 8.9% from the previous year. India was also the second-largest importer of major arms during 2021â25, accounting for 8.2% of global imports, though imports declined 4% due to growing domestic production capacity.
- Russia remained the top supplier (40% share, down from 70% earlier), followed by France (29%) and Israel (15%). SIPRI noted increasing global arms transfers and Ukraine as the largest recipient in the period.
BHAVYA Scheme and Portal Launched
- Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal launched the BHAVYA Portal in New Delhi to implement the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana (BHAVYA), a flagship scheme aimed at developing 100 world-class industrial parks across India over six years with a âš33,660 crore outlay. The initiative focuses on creating integrated industrial ecosystems with modern infrastructure, multimodal connectivity, digital governance, and sustainable features to accelerate manufacturing growth, attract investments, and generate employment.
- The portal serves as a single digital interface for submitting Detailed Project Reports (DPRs), evaluation, real-time monitoring, and stakeholder coordination. States will compete through a transparent challenge-based model, with the first batch of 20 parks selected from proposals received between June 1 and July 31, 2026.
Kimi Antonelli Wins Monaco Grand Prix 2026
- Italian driver Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) won the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix 2026, securing his fifth consecutive victory of the season. Starting from pole, he delivered a masterclass performance on the narrow Monte Carlo streets, maintaining control even after a late red flag and standing restart.
- Lewis Hamilton finished second for Ferrari, while Max Verstappen retired early due to engine failure. The win strengthened Antonelliâs lead in the Driversâ Championship. Other finishers included Isack Hadjar (3rd) and Oscar Piastri (4th). The Monaco GP, held since 1950 on a challenging street circuit, is known for precision driving and glamour.
India Wins SAFF Womenâs Championship 2026
- The Indian womenâs football team clinched their record sixth SAFF Womenâs Championship title by defeating defending champions Bangladesh 3-1 in the final at Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Margao, Goa. This victory ended a seven-year wait and marked a dominant campaign with 4 wins, 18 goals scored, and just 1 conceded.
- Goals came from Pyari Xaxa (42'), Sanfida Nongrum (46'), and Lynda Kom Serto (82'), with Bangladeshâs Ritu Porna Chakma scoring in the 45+1 minute. Individual awards: Sanfida Nongrum (MVP), Panthoi Chanu Elangbam (Best Goalkeeper), and Aveka Singh (Top Scorer).
Professor Richard Scolyer Passes Away at 59
- Australian cancer researcher Professor Richard Scolyer died on June 7, 2026, at age 59. Diagnosed with glioblastoma (grade-four brain cancer) in May 2023, he became a patient in an experimental immunotherapy treatment combining pre-surgery immunotherapy and a personalized vaccine, far outliving his initial six-to-eight-month prognosis.
- Scolyer was renowned for melanoma research with Professor Georgina Long; they were jointly named 2024 Australian of the Year. A state funeral was announced. His journey inspired a clinical trial at Duke University. He publicly shared his experience to advance research and patient awareness.
SIPRI Yearbook 2026: Indiaâs Nuclear Arsenal Grows
- According to the SIPRI Yearbook 2026, India has expanded its nuclear arsenal to an estimated 190 warheads as of January 2026, maintaining a lead over Pakistanâs 170 warheads. Both countries continued modernizing their capabilities in 2025, with India shifting focus toward longer-range systems to address challenges from China alongside Pakistan.
- Indiaâs defence expenditure reached $92.1 billion in 2025, up 8.9%, ranking it fifth globally. The report highlights investments in long-range missiles, armed drones, AI, and cyber capabilities reshaping South Asian security. SIPRI, established in 1966, tracks military expenditure, nuclear forces, and arms transfers.
World Oceans Day 2026 Observed
- World Oceans Day was observed on June 8, 2026, with the theme âReimagine: Beyond the World We Know, a New Relationship with Our Ocean.â The day raises awareness about oceans, which cover over 70% of Earthâs surface, produce at least 50% of the worldâs oxygen, support biodiversity, regulate climate, and sustain billions of people.
- The theme encourages transforming human-ocean relations from exploitation to guardianship through conservation, restoration, and sustainable use. Major threats include overfishing, plastic pollution, acidification, coral destruction, and biodiversity loss. The observance, officially designated by the UN in 2008, aligns with SDG 14 for marine conservation.