UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 5 JUNE 2026

The current affairs article highlights India’s growing focus on climate finance, requiring massive investments to achieve its NDC and net-zero goals through green bonds, blended finance, and regulatory reforms. It covers the approval of the University of Liverpool’s Bengaluru campus under NEP 2020 and the launch of the India–UK Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory. …

Funding India’s Climate Future

Source: THSubject: Environment Context: India's ambitious transition toward a low-carbon economy has brought intense focus onto the domestic institutional architecture required to bridge its massive climate-financing deficits. Funding India’s Climate Future About Funding India’s Climate Future: What it is? Funding India's climate future refers to the strategic mobilization, allocation, and deployment of large-scale public, private, …

Roadmap for Green Transition of MSMEs

Source:  PIB Subject:  Economy -MSME Context: NITI Aayog released a landmark report titled “Roadmap for Green Transition of MSMEs” alongside decarbonisation strategies for the cement and aluminium sectors. This initiative aligns with India’s Viksit Bharat 2047 vision and its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070. About Roadmap for Green Transition of MSMEs: What it …

Government Guidelines for EV Charging Stations

Source:  TOI Context: The Centre has issued fresh guidelines for setting up 72,300 public EV charging stations across India with ₹2,000 crore support under the PM E-DRIVE scheme. About Government Guidelines for EV Charging Stations: What it is? A policy framework unveiled by the Ministry of Heavy Industries to accelerate installation of public EV charging …

State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024 Released

Source:  DD News Context: The Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) released the State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) 2024 on 29 August 2025. About State Energy Efficiency Index (SEEI) What it is? Definition: A composite index to track and compare the energy efficiency progress of Indian states and Union Territories. Developed by: Bureau of Energy Efficiency …