01 & 02 June 2026 Daily Current Affairs Quiz | Today’s Practice MCQs
June 2026 – International Relations and National Security Infrastructure Analysis
India-Myanmar Bilateral Relations:
On June 1, 2026, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, welcomed the new President of Myanmar, H.E. U Min Aung Hlaing, at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The primary objective of this meeting was to strengthen the bilateral partnership with Myanmar’s new leadership and reaffirm India’s support for peace and reconciliation in the country. Strategically, Myanmar is the only ASEAN nation that shares a land border with India. Consequently, it serves as India’s ‘Gateway’ to Southeast Asian nations. Myanmar is a crucial partner in three of India’s core foreign policy frameworks: the ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy, the ‘Act East’ policy, and the ‘MAHASAGAR’ initiative. During this meeting, leaders from both nations emphasized the timely completion of cross-border connectivity projects, such as the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and the India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway. The President noted that while trade is expanding in sectors like pharmaceuticals, machinery, and agriculture, bilateral trade has not yet reached its full potential and needs further enhancement.
12th International Day of Yoga (IDY 2026):
The International Day of Yoga, celebrated annually on June 21, will mark its 12th edition in 2026. For this year, the Union Ministry of Ayush has announced the official theme as “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”. Its primary objective is to enhance not just the lifespan of individuals, but their ‘healthspan’—the period of life spent in optimal physical, mental, and emotional well-being. According to data from PubMed Central, research publications highlighting the importance of yoga during ageing have grown exponentially over the past decade. In India, the ‘Silver Economy’—which encompasses elder care, healthcare, and digital health services curated for senior citizens—is currently valued at nearly ₹73,000 crore and is expected to expand rapidly in the near future. Against this backdrop, the Ministry of Ayush has introduced innovative programs such as ‘Yoga 365’ via digital platforms, specialized protocols for the elderly, and ‘Yoga Samavesh’ (e.g., Chair Yoga) to foster an inclusive society. This aligns with and complements the government’s ‘SAGE’ (Seniorcare Ageing Growth Engine) initiative, which promotes start-up innovations in elderly care solutions.
Project UDAYAK:
Project UDAYAK, a vital component of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), celebrated its 37th Raising Day on June 1, 2026, at Doomdooma in Assam. Over the last three decades, it has played a definitive role in developing strategic infrastructure along the northeastern border sectors. The project is entrusted with the development and maintenance of a 1,457-kilometer strategic road network spanning the easternmost districts of Arunachal Pradesh (Anjaw, Lohit, Dibang Valley, Longding, Tirap, Changlang) and parts of Assam. To improve connectivity in remote areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and the India-Myanmar international border, while also curbing cross-border infiltration and strengthening national security, the project is actively executing road construction and border fencing infrastructure works. In 2025, Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh dedicated 12 bridges, one road, and a helipad built under this project to the nation, significantly boosting military mobility and local socio-economic development.
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