June 9, 2026 - Current Affairs

PM Modi to Become India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister

June 9, 2026

Modi’s coming to become India’s longest-serving elected prime minister has hooked the local audience. PM Narendra Modi will create a historical moment in his political career, as no previous Prime Ministers had achieved. Political continuity, electoral success and long-term governance in the world’s largest democracy have resulted in this achievement.

Narendra Modi has guided the nation to undertake several reforms, economic measures, infrastructure projects and international initiatives since he assumed office in May 2014. Therefore, this news has become important as India announced its PM will become the longest-tenured Prime Minister in the nation.

Key Highlights of PM Modi’s 4,399-Day Milestone

Particulars	Details
Prime Minister	Narendra Modi
Assumed Office	26 May 2014
Political Party	Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Consecutive Terms	Three
Milestone	PM Modi to Become India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister
Previous Record Holder	Jawaharlal Nehru
Current Status	Serving Prime Minister
Country	India
Constitutional Position	Head of Government
Appointed By	President of India

Political Journey of Narendra Modi

Narendra Modi started his political journey in the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), where he hail of organizational and leadership skills from early on.
In the 1980s, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and actively worked to build the organisation of the party in Gujarat.
He was a high potential in the BJP due to his strategic planning and management of elections.
He served in several significant positions or memberships during the 1990s and helped to grow the party at the state and national level.
Narendra Modi first came out on the political landscape as the Chief Minister of Gujarat in October 2001.
He was the Chief Minister of Gujarat for almost 13 years, one of the longest-serving Chief Ministers of the state.
With his leadership, Gujarat experienced transformative changes in the areas of infrastructure, industry, investment promotion and governance reforms.
Narendra Modi became the 14th Prime Minister of India when he led the BJP to a historic Government and established a record-wide 272 seats on 26 May 2014 in the 2014 General Election.
During the initial phase, he championed various schemes and initiatives like Digital India, Make in India, Swachh Bharat Mission, financial inclusion and infrastructure.
He won a second consecutive election to office with an even bigger popular mandate in 2019.
His government made significant changes and welfare measures and enhanced Indian presence internationally.
In 2024, Narendra Modi was re–elected as the Prime Minister for the third time in a row.
He has now been in power for more than a decade, becoming the first person to reach the high bar of the longest-serving elected Prime Minister of India; his journey to office is a milestone in the nation’s democratic experience.

Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

Exam & Year	Question	Options	Answer
UPSC Prelims 2023	Under which Article of the Constitution is the Prime Minister appointed?	(A) Article 74 (B) Article 75 (C) Article 76 (D) Article 78	(B) Article 75
SSC CGL 2023	Who appoints the Prime Minister of India?	(A) Chief Justice of India (B) Parliament (C) President of India (D) Vice President	(C) President of India
SSC CHSL 2022	The Prime Minister of India is the head of:	(A) State (B) Judiciary (C) Government (D) Legislature	(C) Government
RRB NTPC 2022	The Prime Minister is the chairperson of which body?	(A) Election Commission (B) NITI Aayog (C) UPSC (D) Finance Commission	(B) NITI Aayog
SSC GD 2021	The Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to:	(A) President (B) Rajya Sabha (C) Lok Sabha (D) Supreme Court	(C) Lok Sabha
SSC MTS 2021	Who was the first Prime Minister of India?	(A) Sardar Patel (B) Jawaharlal Nehru (C) Rajendra Prasad (D) Lal Bahadur Shastri	(B) Jawaharlal Nehru
RRB Group D 2020	The Prime Minister is usually a member of:	(A) Rajya Sabha only (B) Lok Sabha only (C) Either House of Parliament (D) Supreme Court	(C) Either House of Parliament
SSC CPO 2020	Which Article deals with the duties of the Prime Minister towards the President?	(A) Article 74 (B) Article 75 (C) Article 77 (D) Article 78	(D) Article 78
SSC CGL 2019	Who was India’s first non-Congress Prime Minister?	(A) Charan Singh (B) Morarji Desai (C) V.P. Singh (D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee	(B) Morarji Desai
RRB ALP 2019	Who was India’s first woman Prime Minister?	(A) Pratibha Patil (B) Sarojini Naidu (C) Indira Gandhi (D) Sonia Gandhi	(C) Indira Gandhi

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Conclusion

India has reached a moment in its democracy with the achievement that PM Modi will become India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister. Narendra Modi has been the Prime Minister of India since 2014; he has won several elections under his rule and has initiated big policies. The piece emphasises political continuity, democratic participation and longevity as he nears this historic milestone. Also, Inside, PM Modi to Become India’s Longest-Serving Elected Prime Minister.

PM Narendra Modi is set to surpass the tenure record of previous elected Prime Ministers through continuous service since 2014 and successive electoral victories.

Narendra Modi took office as the Prime Minister of India on 26 May 2014.

Jawaharlal Nehru held the record for the longest continuous tenure as Prime Minister of India.

Narendra Modi has served three consecutive terms as Prime Minister.

Narendra Modi belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Govt Cuts Subsidised LPG Cylinders Under Ujjwala Scheme from 9 to 4 Per Year

June 9, 2026

The Govt Cuts Subsidised LPG Cylinders Under Ujjwala Scheme has emerged as one of the key topics for the millions of beneficiaries in India. The refurbished policy will now propose to provide subsidies for only four LPG cylinders per year to eligible households that are enrolled in the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), as compared to the previous policy, which covered a total of nine cylinders. This will rationalise the expenditure of subsidy and work towards supporting economically weaker households. Meanwhile, the government has also stated that it will work on the Ujjwala Scheme as well to ensure that the clean cooking gas supply remains for the eligible LPG families at an affordable price. It is, therefore, important that beneficiaries are aware of what’s happening and why so that they can deal with the new reality and how it affects them.

Key Highlights of LPG Cylinders Under Ujjwala Scheme

Particulars	Details
Scheme Name	Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
Latest Update	Subsidised LPG Cylinders Reduced
Earlier Limit	9 Cylinders Per Year
Revised Limit	4 Cylinders Per Year
Implementing Ministry	Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
Target Beneficiaries	PMUY Households
Objective	Provide Affordable Clean Cooking Fuel
Launch Year of PMUY	2016
Beneficiary Group	Women from Poor Households
Fuel Type	LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)

What is Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana?

The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana is one of the biggest social welfare programs launched by the government for delivering clean cooking fuel to economically weaker sections. The scheme was launched in 2016 by the government to minimise utilisation of traditional fuels like cow dung, firewood and coal. PMUY provides eligible women belonging to poor families with an LPG connection to provide cleaner indoor air, which helps in improving their health conditions as per the PMUY scheme. This has led to millions of families adopting cleaner, safer methods of cooking.

Why Govt Cuts Subsidised LPG Cylinders Under Ujjwala Scheme

The announcement to cut Subsidised LPG Cylinders under the Ujjwala Scheme from 9 to 4 per annum has mostly been attributed to two objectives: efficiency of subsidy management and fiscal control.

The Government scrutinises welfare schemes from time to time to make sure that targets are properly met and that there is financial viability. A move to reduce the cylinder stocking for subsidy under the scheme was thus decided upon by the policymakers.

For beneficiaries, though, the support will not stop with subsidised LPG connections – they will continue to receive benefits related to these.

Previous Year Questions (PYQs)

Exam & Year	Question	Options	Answer
SSC CGL 2023	Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in which year?	(A) 2014 (B) 2015 (C) 2016 (D) 2017	(C) 2016
SSC CHSL 2023	PMUY is implemented by which ministry?	(A) Ministry of Rural Development (B) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (C) Ministry of Finance (D) Ministry of Power	(B) Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
RRB NTPC 2022	What is the primary objective of the Ujjwala Yojana?	(A) Free Electricity (B) Clean Cooking Fuel Access (C) Rural Roads (D) Housing Assistance	(B) Clean Cooking Fuel Access
SSC GD 2022	LPG stands for:	(A) Liquid Petroleum Gas (B) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (C) Liquid Propane Gas (D) Liquefied Propane Group	(B) Liquefied Petroleum Gas
SSC MTS 2022	Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana mainly benefits whom?	(A) Farmers (B) Students (C) Women from Poor Households (D) Government Employees	(C) Women from Poor Households
RRB Group D 2021	PMUY was launched from which district of Uttar Pradesh?	(A) Varanasi (B) Ballia (C) Lucknow (D) Prayagraj	(B) Ballia
SSC CPO 2021	Which traditional fuel is PMUY intended to replace?	(A) LPG (B) Natural Gas (C) Firewood and Kerosene (D) Solar Energy	(C) Firewood and Kerosene
SSC CGL 2020	LPG mainly consists of which gases?	(A) Nitrogen and Oxygen (B) Propane and Butane (C) Hydrogen and Helium (D) Carbon Dioxide and Methane	(B) Propane and Butane
RRB ALP 2019	Which government scheme aims to provide LPG connections to poor households?	(A) PM-KISAN (B) PMAY (C) PMUY (D) DDUGJY	(C) PMUY
SSC CHSL 2018	Indoor air pollution is reduced through the use of:	(A) Firewood (B) Coal (C) LPG (D) Biomass	(C) LPG

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Conclusion

Decision to the Govt Cuts Subsidised LPG Cylinders Under Ujjwala Scheme is a drastic policy shift in India’s welfare policy and energy sector. The subsidised cylinder scheme has been cut and is now 50% of the original volume, but it remains in place to provide clean cooking fuel for over 7 million homes. Furthermore, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana continues to highlight the idea of ensuring health, environmental sustainability, and energy access within the government. Hence, it is important for the understanding of this update by the Beneficiaries and the Competitive Exam Aspirants.

The government has reduced subsidised LPG cylinders from 9 to 4 per year for eligible beneficiaries.

PMUY stands for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, a scheme that provides LPG connections to poor households.

The scheme was launched on 1 May 2016.

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas implements the scheme.

Women from economically weaker households are the primary beneficiaries.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony: Date, Venue, Performers & Full Schedule

June 9, 2026

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony is one of the most anticipated sporting events in the world. There’s excitement building among football fans around the world for the magnificent festival that will usher in the largest-ever FIFA World Cup. It’s a World Cup held in three host countries—Mexico, Canada and the United States- for the first time in the history of the World Cup. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony will be a memorable occasion, marked by world-class performances, cultural displays, spectacular entertainment, and a celebration of the spirit of football. This article will provide you with the details of the FIFA World Cup 2026, such as the date, stadium, host, format and other relevant highlights.

Key Highlights of FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony

Particulars	Details
Event	FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony
Tournament	FIFA World Cup 2026
Host Nations	United States, Canada, Mexico
Opening Match Date	11 June 2026
Opening Ceremony Venue	Estadio Azteca, Mexico City
Opening Match	Mexico vs Opponent (TBD)
Number of Teams	48 Teams
Total Matches	104 Matches
Final Match Date	19 July 2026
Final Venue	MetLife Stadium, New Jersey

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony Date

FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony is set to be held on June 11th, 2026. The ceremony will officially open the month-long football festival and pave the way for exciting games of the best teams in the world.

Furthermore, the previously held tournament has been expanded to 48 countries—it’s a historic tournament. Therefore, the number of matches, players’ competition level and representation of a broad range of countries will increase.

Estadio Azteca to Host FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony will be held at the stadium of the event in Mexico City, Mexico, which is the iconic Estadio Azteca. This iconic stadium has a rich history of football games and has been used in times past for World Cup games in 1970 and 1986.

About Estadio Azteca

In the city of Mexico City, Mexico,
One of the most renowned football stadiums in the world.
The stated capacity of the stadium is 80,000+ viewers.
Presented programmes of historic FIFA World Cup games
World Cup Stadium #1 for three World Cups!

FIFA World Cup Winners List (1930–2022)

Year	Host Country	Winner	Runner-Up	Final Result
1930	Uruguay	Uruguay	Argentina	4–2
1934	Italy	Italy	Czechoslovakia	2–1 (AET)
1938	France	Italy	Hungary	4–2
1950	Brazil	Uruguay	Brazil	2–1
1954	Switzerland	West Germany	Hungary	3–2
1958	Sweden	Brazil	Sweden	5–2
1962	Chile	Brazil	Czechoslovakia	3–1
1966	England	England	West Germany	4–2 (AET)
1970	Mexico	Brazil	Italy	4–1
1974	West Germany	West Germany	Netherlands	2–1
1978	Argentina	Argentina	Netherlands	3–1 (AET)
1982	Spain	Italy	West Germany	3–1
1986	Mexico	Argentina	West Germany	3–2
1990	Italy	West Germany	Argentina	1–0
1994	United States	Brazil	Italy	0–0 (3–2 Pens)
1998	France	France	Brazil	3–0
2002	South Korea & Japan	Brazil	Germany	2–0
2006	Germany	Italy	France	1–1 (5–3 Pens)
2010	South Africa	Spain	Netherlands	1–0 (AET)
2014	Brazil	Germany	Argentina	1–0 (AET)
2018	Russia	France	Croatia	4–2
2022	Qatar	Argentina	France	3–3 (4–2 Pens)

FIFA World Cup Titles by Country

Rank	Country	Titles	Years Won
1	Brazil	5	1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002
2	Germany (including West Germany)	4	1954, 1974, 1990, 2014
2	Italy	4	1934, 1938, 1982, 2006
4	Argentina	3	1978, 1986, 2022
5	France	2	1998, 2018
5	Uruguay	2	1930, 1950
7	England	1	1966
7	Spain	1	2010

Previous Year Questions (PYQs) on FIFA World Cup

Exam & Year	Question	Options	Answer
SSC CGL 2023	Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2022?	(A) France (B) Argentina (C) Brazil (D) Germany	(B) Argentina
SSC GD 2023	FIFA World Cup 2022 was hosted by which country?	(A) UAE (B) Qatar (C) Saudi Arabia (D) Oman	(B) Qatar
RRB NTPC 2022	Which country has won the maximum number of FIFA World Cup titles?	(A) Germany (B) Italy (C) Brazil (D) Argentina	(C) Brazil
SSC CHSL 2022	FIFA World Cup 2018 was won by which country?	(A) Croatia (B) Germany (C) France (D) Argentina	(C) France
UPSC Prelims 2021	The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be jointly hosted by which countries?	(A) USA, Canada & Mexico (B) USA, Brazil & Mexico (C) Canada, Mexico & Argentina (D) USA, Canada & England	(A) USA, Canada & Mexico
SSC CGL 2021	Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2014?	(A) Germany (B) Argentina (C) Brazil (D) Spain	(A) Germany
RRB Group D 2021	Who won the FIFA World Cup 2010?	(A) Netherlands (B) Spain (C) Germany (D) Italy	(B) Spain
SSC MTS 2020	In which country was the FIFA World Cup 2018 held?	(A) Russia (B) Brazil (C) France (D) Germany	(A) Russia
SSC CPO 2019	Which country hosted the FIFA World Cup 2014?	(A) South Africa (B) Germany (C) Brazil (D) Russia	(C) Brazil
RRB ALP 2019	The FIFA World Cup trophy is known by which name?	(A) Jules Rimet Trophy (B) FIFA Cup (C) Golden Cup (D) World Trophy	(A) Jules Rimet Trophy

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Conclusion

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony will undoubtedly be a truly grand event, celebrating football, culture, and a unified world in this monumental occasion. The match will kick off the biggest FIFA World Cup ever on 11 June 2026 at the Historic Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. The FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony promises to be a show for football enthusiasts, featuring a record-breaking tournament format, historic venues, and exciting performances.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony will take place on 11 June 2026.