Wednesday, 3 June 2026 Current Affairs, GK Notes & MCQ Quiz

Daily Current Affairs covering Land Pooling, RudraM-II Missile, PMRC Scheme, Mission Senehjori, RTX Spark Chip and UPSC Mains topics.

Topics in this edition

  1. India’s Seafood Exports Reach Record High in FY 2025–26 (own page)
  2. The RudraM-II Missile (own page)
  3. Mission Senehjori (own page)
  4. Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026 (own page)
  5. RTX Spark Chip (own page)
  6. The Pavona clavus Colony (Potato Patch) (own page)
  7. Tylosaurus rex (own page)
  8. Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape (own page)

Current affairs

India’s Seafood Exports Reach Record High in FY 2025–26

India achieved record seafood exports worth USD 8.46 billion in FY 2025–26, enhancing the Blue Economy.

Quick highlights

  • Exports reached 19.72 lakh metric tonnes.
  • Frozen shrimp accounted for 40.19% of export volume.
  • Leading ports include Visakhapatnam and Kochi.
  • Supports millions in fishing and aquaculture sectors.

Context

India recorded its highest-ever seafood exports in FY 2025–26.

Key Facts

Seafood exports valued at ₹73,890 crore (USD 8.46 billion).

Significance

Strengthens India's Blue Economy and generates employment.

Challenges / Way Forward

Need for sustainable fishing practices to maintain export levels.

Exam Angle

Relevant for GS Paper III on agriculture and economy.

Remember this

  • Record seafood exports in FY 2025–26.
  • Frozen shrimp is the top export product.
  • Exports enhance India's trade balance.
  • Supports coastal livelihoods.

The RudraM-II Missile

DRDO successfully flight-tested the RudraM-II missile, enhancing India's air defense capabilities.

Quick highlights

  • Developed by DRDO for the IAF.
  • Capable of hypersonic speeds up to Mach 5.5.
  • Striking range of approximately 300 km.
  • Integrates advanced guidance systems.

Context

DRDO and IAF conducted successful flight tests of the RudraM-II missile.

Key Facts

Designed to neutralize enemy radar and missile sites.

Significance

Strengthens India's air defense capabilities.

Challenges / Way Forward

Continued development of indigenous defense technologies is essential.

Exam Angle

Relevant for GS Paper III on defense and security.

Remember this

  • RudraM-II is an air-to-surface missile.
  • Developed by DRDO for the IAF.
  • Can reach speeds of Mach 5.5.
  • Enhances India's air defense capabilities.

Mission Senehjori

Launched to promote Assam's Muga silk as a global luxury brand.

Quick highlights

  • Cluster-based initiative for Muga silk promotion.
  • Targets to increase income of Muga rearers.
  • Focus on digital traceability and branding.
  • Includes development of silk tourism.

Context

Mission Senehjori launched to enhance Assam's Muga silk sector.

Key Facts

Aims to position Muga silk as a high-end global commodity.

Significance

Supports local artisans and preserves cultural heritage.

Challenges / Way Forward

Need for effective marketing strategies to reach global markets.

Exam Angle

Relevant for GS Paper II on social issues and economy.

Remember this

  • Mission Senehjori promotes Muga silk.
  • Targets to increase annual income of weavers.
  • Focuses on digital traceability.
  • Aims to develop silk tourism.

Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026

The PMRC Scheme aims to attract top-tier Indian-origin researchers back to India.

Quick highlights

  • Targets Indian-origin researchers in global institutions.
  • Focus on critical technology sectors.
  • Includes funding and relocation packages.
  • Promotes international academic collaborations.

Context

The PMRC Scheme was launched to attract global Indian researchers.

Key Facts

Aims to integrate global expertise into India's research ecosystem.

Significance

Enhances India's position as a global research hub.

Challenges / Way Forward

Ensuring effective implementation and monitoring is crucial.

Exam Angle

Relevant for GS Paper II on education and human resource development.

Remember this

  • PMRC Scheme targets Indian-origin researchers.
  • Focuses on critical technology sectors.
  • Includes funding for research projects.
  • Aims to enhance India's research capabilities.

RTX Spark Chip

Nvidia unveiled the RTX Spark superchip, designed for AI-driven personal computing.

Quick highlights

  • Combines CPU and GPU into a single chip.
  • Designed for AI laptops and desktops.
  • Delivers 1 Petaflop of AI performance.
  • Optimized for battery life and efficiency.

Context

Nvidia launched the RTX Spark superchip at Computex 2026.

Key Facts

Aims to create a new category of Personal AI Computers.

Significance

Enhances local AI processing capabilities.

Challenges / Way Forward

Need for software optimization for widespread adoption.

Exam Angle

Relevant for GS Paper III on technology and innovation.

Remember this

  • RTX Spark combines CPU and GPU.
  • Designed for AI-driven applications.
  • Delivers high performance for personal computing.
  • Optimized for energy efficiency.

The Pavona clavus Colony (Potato Patch)

A giant coral colony discovered in Lakshadweep highlights marine biodiversity.

Quick highlights

  • Spans 4,250 sq m near Kadmat Island.
  • Estimated to be 700 to 1,800 years old.
  • Hosts diverse marine life and ecosystems.
  • Valuable for climate adaptation studies.

Context

Marine researchers documented a giant coral colony in Lakshadweep.

Key Facts

The colony is larger than noted giant coral colonies globally.

Significance

Highlights the need for marine conservation efforts.

Challenges / Way Forward

Protecting marine ecosystems from climate change impacts.

Exam Angle

Relevant for GS Paper III on environment and ecology.

Remember this

  • The Potato Patch spans 4,250 sq m.
  • Estimated age between 700 to 1,800 years.
  • Critical for studying marine biodiversity.
  • Highlights the importance of marine conservation.

Tylosaurus rex

A new species of marine reptile identified from Cretaceous-era fossils.

Quick highlights

  • Apex predator from the Late Cretaceous period.
  • Measured 13.2 meters in length.
  • Reveals insights into marine food webs.
  • Highlights the evolution of mosasaurs.

Context

Paleontologists identified Tylosaurus rex from re-examined fossils.

Key Facts

One of the largest mosasaurs discovered.

Significance

Provides insights into prehistoric marine life.

Challenges / Way Forward

Continued research needed to understand marine reptile evolution.

Exam Angle

Relevant for GS Paper I on evolution and paleontology.

Remember this

  • Tylosaurus rex was an apex predator.
  • Measured 13.2 meters in length.
  • Reveals insights into Cretaceous marine ecosystems.
  • Highlights the evolution of mosasaurs.

Agasthyamalai Ecological Landscape

Supreme Court orders eviction of illegal encroachments in Agasthyamalai.

Quick highlights

  • Orders eviction of illegal encroachments.
  • Agasthyamalai is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
  • Supports biodiversity and indigenous communities.
  • Critical for watershed management.

Context

Supreme Court issues a verdict on illegal encroachments in Agasthyamalai.

Key Facts

The landscape is a UNESCO-recognized biosphere reserve.

Significance

Protects biodiversity and indigenous rights.

Challenges / Way Forward

Implementation of eviction orders must be monitored.

Exam Angle

Relevant for GS Paper III on environment and governance.

Remember this

  • Agasthyamalai is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
  • Supreme Court orders eviction of illegal encroachments.
  • Supports biodiversity and indigenous communities.
  • Critical for watershed management.

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