The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenous RudraM-II, an air-to-surface anti-radiation missile (ARM) developed by the DRDO.
Maria Montserrat Alvarado has been appointed as the first lay woman to head a Vatican department and will assume office on 1 November 2026 as the first non-religious woman to serve as Prefect of a Vatican dicastery.
Andhra Pradesh Community Managed Natural Farming (APCNF) won the Food Planet Prize 2026, a global award for sustainable food systems.
Odisha was selected for the PM Surya Ghar Excellence Awards for its outstanding performance in the Month of Solar Campaign 2026.
Odisha ranked first among medium-consumer states in applications, solar installations, and Distribution Company (DISCOM) inspections, and secured third place in the Maximum Vendor Registrations category.
Mother Dairy has launched India's first naturally degradable milk pouch ahead of World Environment Day 2026 (5 June).
Malaysia began enforcing a law from 1 June 2026 requiring social media platforms to verify users’ ages and block children under 16 from creating accounts.
International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed on 4 June annually to raise awareness about children affected by wars and conflicts.
World Environment Day is observed globally on 5 June annually to promote environmental protection and sustainable development.
The theme for the year 2026 is "Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future."