Current Affairs 8th June 2026

Q.1. In May 2026, who took on the additional responsibility of Chairman of the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO)?
Ans. Rajesh Kumar Singh
Q.2. In May 2026, who became the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India?
Ans. General NS Raja Subramani
Q.3. In May 2026, who took over as the Western Naval Command’s Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief?
Ans. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan
Q.4. Which state commemorates its formation as a distinct state in 2014 by holding its Formation Day on June 2?
Ans. Telangana
Q.5. On May 31, 2026, who took over as the Indian Navy’s 27th Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS)?
Ans. Admiral Krishna Swaminathan
Q.6. On May 29, 2026, who took over as the 48th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS)?
Ans. Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar
Q.7. Which business launched Project Shikhar in collaboration with the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) to assist MSMEs in gaining access to financial markets?
Ans. Meesho
Q.8. Which state is home to Netrasemi, a semiconductor start-up that introduced the homegrown A2000 AI system-on-a-chip in May 2026?
Ans. Kerala
Q.9. In which Indian state did ZSI scientists record the new cascade-dwelling frog species Amolops kamal in May 2026?
Ans. Nagaland
Q.10. In May 2026, Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan opened the SIRI Mathrushree Industrial Park in which state?
Ans. Karnataka
Q.11. What was the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growth rate for India’s industrial production in April 2026?
Ans. 4.9%