UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 10-06-2026

One Liners 10-06-2026

Geography

Shiveluch Volcano

• located on – Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula,
• Type – is one of Earth's largest and most active stratovolcanoes.
• Characterized by – explosive events and lava dome growth within a 9-kilometer-wide caldera.
• It has been in a state of continuous eruption since August 1999.

Polity & Governance

Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative

Recently, Vice-President Appreciates “Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari” Initiative for Water Conservation.

• It is a community-driven water conservation and groundwater recharge program
• Launched by – Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• Encourages – citizens, corporations, and local bodies to build artificial recharge structures like rooftop rainwater harvesting systems to ensure water security.
• Driven by the 3Cs mantra—Community, CSR, and Cost.

Government e Marketplace (GeM)

• GeM – it is India's dedicated National Public Procurement Portal.
• Operates as – an end-to-end online platform for the purchase of common-use goods and services.
• Launched – by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (on August 9, 2016).
• Core pillars of GeM –
  • Efficiency
  • Transparency
  • Inclusivity

National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)

• Status – Statutory body (not a constitutional body).
• Headquarters – New Delhi.
• Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
• International Alignment – Established in conformity with the Paris Principles on human rights.
• Composition –
  • Chairperson – A retired Chief Justice of India OR a retired Judge of the Supreme Court.
  • Members – One member who is or has been a Judge of the Supreme Court.
  • One member who is or has been the Chief Justice of a High Court.
  • Three members (including at least one woman) with practical knowledge or experience in human rights.
  • Ex-Officio Members – Chairpersons of 7 National Commissions (SC, ST, Women, Minorities, Backward Classes, Child Rights, and Persons with Disabilities).

International Relations and Issues

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)

Prime Minister speaks with the Amir of Kuwait condemned on attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

• Places in News – Kuwait is a member of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). It’s important to have an idea on this institution due to ongoing Hormuz strait crisis.

• GCC is a political, economic, and regional union established in 1981
• Six member states – Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates.
• Headquartered in –  Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Focuses on – regional security, economic integration, and trade.

Agriculture

Tezpur Litchi

Recently, APEDA Facilitates First Export of GI-Tagged Tezpur Litchi from Assam to Dubai.

• It is a premium variety of lychee (Litchi chinensis) grown exclusively in the Sonitpur district of Assam, India.
• Known for – exceptional sweetness, distinct aroma, and vibrant, brick-red colour
• Seed size – Highly prized for its comparatively small seeds, maximizing the edible flesh per fruit.
• Nutrition – Rich in Vitamin C, potassium, and essential antioxidants while maintaining a low glycemic index.

Security

Zojila tunnel project

The recent historic Breakthrough Achieved at Zojila Tunnel Project highlights Transformational Connectivity Initiatives Across Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.

• It will become Asia's longest bi-directional road tunnel and the world's longest single-tube high-altitude (11,578 feet) bypass.
• Located on – National Highway 1 (NH 1).
• Project connects – the Kashmir Valley (Sonamarg/Baltal) with Ladakh (Drass/Minamarg) to ensure year-round, all-weather connectivity across the treacherous Zojila Pass.

Schemes

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

• Launched – in 2017, by Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD)
• Aims to – provide financial assistance to Pregnant Women and Lactating Mothers (PW&LM), promoting positive health-seeking behaviour.
• Benefits – beneficiaries receive ₹5,000 in two instalments for the first living child and ₹6,000 for the second child (if the child is a girl).
• PMMVY leverages the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Miscellaneous

Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda

PM paids tributes to Dharti Aaba Bhagwan Birsa Munda Ji on his martyrdom day.

• He was born on November 15, 1875, in Jharkhand (June 9, 1900 died).
• Spearheaded – the Munda Rebellion (Ulgulan/The Great Tumult) between 1899 and 1900 against British colonial exploitation.
• Revered – as 'Dharti Aba' (Father of the Earth) and 'Bhagwan' (God) for defending tribal identity, land, and culture.
• Religious & Social Reformer – He started a unique faith called Birsait, urging tribal communities to shun superstitions and reclaim their traditional roots.
• Impact – his fierce rebellion forced the British to enact the Chotanagpur Tenancy Act of 1908 to protect tribal land rights.

Bhakra Dam

• This dam is a massive concrete gravity dam on the Sutlej River in Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh.
• Significance – It is Asia's second-tallest dam and the highest straight gravity dam in the world.
• Feeds – the massive Gobind Sagar reservoir and plays a crucial role in irrigation, flood control, and hydroelectric power across northern India.