UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 05-06-2026

One Liners 05-06-2026

History, Art and Culture

Mountbatten Plan (June 3 Plan)

It was the final blueprint for the partition of British India into two independent dominions: India and Pakistan
Important Provisions –
The partition of British India into two dominions – India and Pakistan.
The establishment of a Boundary Commission, chaired by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, to decide the international boundaries between the two countries.
The prohibition of any law enactment in the territories of the new dominions by the British Parliament.
The appointment of the Governor-General as a constitutional head until the new constitutions were formed.
Other – both Muslim league and Indian National Congress accepted the plan.

Polity & Governance

Internship under MoWCD

The Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) has invited applications for the August–September term recently.

About – The Programme is conducted in four terms during the financial year.
Eligibility – Women candidates between 21–40 years, from non-tier-I cities and rural areas (no subsequent terms).
Purpose – to orient participants with the activities of the ministry.

Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat)

MY Bharat has been awarded the Guinness World Records recently.

MY Bharat – flagship youth engagement platform of the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports.
Aimed at – strengthening awareness and participation among young citizens in the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Recognised under Guinness title – “Most Users to Take an Online Quiz in One Week”
Significance – over 50.42 lakh youth representing all 28 States and 8 Union Territories participated.

Dismissal of plea for time-bound disposal of cases

Recently the supreme court dismisses plea seeking guidelines for time-bound disposal of cases.

The plea also sought formulation and implementation of a uniform national case flow management policy applicable to all courts in the country.

International Relations and Issues

First World Yogasana Championship

Prime Minister has recently inaugurated First World Yogasana Championship In Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

Yoga is India's timeless gift to humanity! Uniting mind, body and spirit, it inspires a healthier, more harmonious world
Ahmedabad is a UNESCO World Heritage City.
Significance – Through this Championship, Yogasana will get new recognition as a Competitive Sport.

UNESCO World Heritage Cities Programme

Aims to – assist States Parties in the challenges of protecting and managing their urban heritage.
It is one of six thematic programmes formally approved and monitored by the World Heritage Committee.
The World Heritage List features two prominent, culturally rich cities in India i.e,

World Heritage Committee

Meets – once a year.
Responsible – for the implementation of the World Heritage Convention.
Defines – the use of the World Heritage Fund and allocates financial assistance upon requests from States Parties.
Power – It has the final say on whether a property is inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Decides – on the inscription or deletion of properties on the List of World Heritage in Danger.

Economy

Neelkanth Mishra

The Economist Neelkanth Mishra has been appointed India's next Executive Director at the World Bank recently.

Approved by – the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
Term – serves three-year term from the date he assumes office
Represents – South Asian constituency that includes India, Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka at the World Bank’s board.

Security

India & Zimbabwe JDC meeting

The inaugural meeting of India-Zimbabwe Joint Defence Committee (JDC) took place recently in New Delhi.

Affirmed – commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation.
Focus areas – Including joint manufacturing, counter-terrorism, border management and peacekeeping.

Miscellaneous

Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal

Arjuna awardee and former Asian Games medallist Balwinder passed away recently.

Associated game – Short put
A 10-time national champion between 1981 and 1992.
One of his career highlights came in 1986 when he set an Asian record of 18.71m at an international meet in New Delhi.
Achievements – Maharaja Ranjit Singh Award (1983) and the Arjuna Award (1987).