Current Affairs 5 June 2026

What happened on 5 June 2026, grouped by exam topic. The G7 is an informal group with no permanent headquarters, begun in 1975 by six countries. Canada joined in 1976, Russia in 1998 (making it G8), and Russia was removed in 2014. The G7 formed a new Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance to keep the supply of minerals used in clean energy and digital technology reliable. India's first E85 fuel, with 85% ethanol, was launched in Delhi on 5 June 2026. It is cheaper than petrol, has a higher octane rating and causes less pollution.

Updated: 26 October 2026 6 news items 10 MCQs with answers

Current Affairs 5 June 2026 — Full notes

Published: 26 October 2026

Current Affairs 5 June 2026 — 6 news items

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Top events

5 Jun — India's first E85 fuel, with 85% ethanol, was launched in Delhi on 5 June 2026. It is cheaper than petrol, has a higher octane rating and causes less pollution.
5 Jun — The 52nd G7 Summit was held at Evian, France, on 5-7 June 2026 under President Emmanuel Macron, with India invited as a special guest. Its theme was building new partnerships and renewing international solidarity.
5 Jun — Besides India, the guests at the 2026 G7 Summit included Brazil, Egypt, South Korea, Qatar, Ukraine and the UAE.
5 Jun — G7 leaders agreed to prioritise cancer research (a French initiative), to cut dependence on outside countries for rare minerals below 60% by 2030, and to make children's chatbots and platforms safer with tech companies.
5 Jun — The G7 formed a new Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance to keep the supply of minerals used in clean energy and digital technology reliable.
5 Jun — The G7 is an informal group with no permanent headquarters, begun in 1975 by six countries. Canada joined in 1976, Russia in 1998 (making it G8), and Russia was removed in 2014.

News by topic

International & Agreements: 5 one-liners
Science, Defence & Environment: 1 one-liners

International & Agreements

5 one-liners

World · summits · MoUs · exercises.

International

5 Jun — The G7 is an informal group with no permanent headquarters, begun in 1975 by six countries. Canada joined in 1976, Russia in 1998 (making it G8), and Russia was removed in 2014.

Summits, Agreements & Exercises

5 Jun — The 52nd G7 Summit was held at Evian, France, on 5-7 June 2026 under President Emmanuel Macron, with India invited as a special guest. Its theme was building new partnerships and renewing international solidarity.
5 Jun — Besides India, the guests at the 2026 G7 Summit included Brazil, Egypt, South Korea, Qatar, Ukraine and the UAE.
5 Jun — G7 leaders agreed to prioritise cancer research (a French initiative), to cut dependence on outside countries for rare minerals below 60% by 2030, and to make children's chatbots and platforms safer with tech companies.
5 Jun — The G7 formed a new Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance to keep the supply of minerals used in clean energy and digital technology reliable.

Science, Defence & Environment

1 one-liners

Space · tech · forces · ecology.

Science & Technology

5 Jun — India's first E85 fuel, with 85% ethanol, was launched in Delhi on 5 June 2026. It is cheaper than petrol, has a higher octane rating and causes less pollution.

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The _____ was held at Evian, France, on 5-7 June 2026 under President Emmanuel Macron, with India invited as a special guest. Its theme was building new partnerships and renewing international solidarity.: 52nd G7 Summit
India's first _____, with 85% ethanol, was launched in Delhi on 5 June 2026. It is cheaper than petrol, has a higher octane rating and causes less pollution.: E85 fuel
G7 leaders agreed to prioritise _____ (a French initiative), to cut dependence on outside countries for rare minerals below 60% by 2030, and to make children's chatbots and platforms safer with tech companies.: cancer research
The _____ is an informal group with no permanent headquarters, begun in 1975 by six countries. Canada joined in 1976, Russia in 1998 (making it G8), and Russia was removed in 2014.: G7

MCQs

Where was the 52nd G7 Summit held in June 2026?
1. Hiroshima, Japan
2. Evian, France
3. Kananaskis, Canada
4. Biarritz, France
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Answer: Evian, France — It was held on 5-7 June 2026 under French President Emmanuel Macron; India attended as a special guest.
India's first E85 fuel, launched on 5 June 2026, contains how much ethanol?
1. 20%
2. 50%
3. 100%
4. 85%
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Answer: 85% — E85 is an 85% ethanol blend that is cheaper than petrol and less polluting.
Which country was removed from the G8 in 2014, turning it back into the G7?
1. Canada
2. China
3. Russia
4. Italy
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Answer: Russia — Russia joined in 1998, making the group G8, and was removed in 2014.
How many medals did India win at the first World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad?
1. 79
2. 102
3. 150
4. 114
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Answer: 114 — India topped the table with 114 medals, including 102 gold, among athletes from 79 countries.
In which French city was the first "Bharat Innovates 2026" event held?
1. Nice
2. Paris
3. Lyon
4. Evian
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Answer: Nice — It took place during PM Modi's France visit, when both sides also resolved to double trade within five years.
What did India and France agree to build in India during PM Modi's visit?
1. Scorpene submarines
2. Airbus helicopters
3. Exocet missiles
4. Hammer missiles
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Answer: Hammer missiles — They also agreed on an MRO facility for Rafale engines and a joint AI working group.
Which country became the first Arab nation to keep children up to 5 years away from social media?
1. Saudi Arabia
2. Qatar
3. UAE
4. Egypt
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Answer: UAE — Malaysia, the UK and Canada chose 16 years as their limit.
In which Rajasthan medical college did the state's first robot-assisted surgery service in the government health system begin?
1. SMS Medical College, Jaipur
2. JLN Medical College, Ajmer
3. Dr S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur
4. RNT Medical College, Udaipur
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Answer: JLN Medical College, Ajmer — It was inaugurated by Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani in June 2026.
Oil India found a new gas-bearing layer in which area of Jaisalmer?
1. Dandewala
2. Ramgarh
3. Tanot
4. Mohangarh
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Answer: Dandewala — The Dandewala find should reduce India's dependence on imported energy.
The Suman Roadmap 2030 aims to reduce maternal deaths below how many per 1 lakh live births?
1. 70
2. 50
3. 100
4. 120
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Answer: 70 — The roadmap targets fewer than 70 maternal deaths per 1 lakh live births by 2030, focusing on 30 districts in 13 states.

Frequently asked questions

What are the important current affairs of 5 June 2026?

The G7 is an informal group with no permanent headquarters, begun in 1975 by six countries. Canada joined in 1976, Russia in 1998 (making it G8), and Russia was removed in 2014. The G7 formed a new Critical Minerals Resilience and Production Alliance to keep the supply of minerals used in clean energy and digital technology reliable. India's first E85 fuel, with 85% ethanol, was launched in Delhi on 5 June 2026. It is cheaper than petrol, has a higher octane rating and causes less pollution. The mind map above holds all 6 news items.

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