National and International Affairs
PM chairs meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
6 June 2026 | Press Information Bureau
PIB said Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a meeting of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) on 6 June 2026. The Prime Minister said the Council deliberated on a wide range of issues relating to India's economic transformation and long-term development priorities.
He added that perspectives were shared on adding more momentum to the reforms journey and on ensuring 'Ease of Living' as well as 'Ease of Doing Business'.
Key facts- Body: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM)
- Chaired by: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Date: 6 June 2026
- Themes: reforms momentum, Ease of Living, Ease of Doing Business
Exam takeaway: EAC-PM is an advisory body that gives independent advice on economic issues to the Prime Minister.
Quick revision: PM Modi chaired EAC-PM meeting on 6 June 2026 (PIB).
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G. S. Malik appointed Director General of Gujarat Police
6 June 2026 | The Indian Express
The Indian Express reported that Gyanender Singh Malik, a 1993-batch IPS officer, was appointed Director General of Gujarat Police on Saturday, 6 June 2026. He was Ahmedabad Police Commissioner, a post he took up in July 2023, and had led a drive to deport illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
Before that he was Additional Director General of the CISF (north and airport sector) and earlier Inspector General of the BSF Gujarat frontier.
Key facts- Appointed: Gyanender Singh Malik, DGP Gujarat
- Batch: 1993 IPS
- Earlier: Ahmedabad Police Commissioner from July 2023
- Date: 6 June 2026
Exam takeaway: The DGP heads a State police force; appointments follow the Supreme Court's Prakash Singh guidelines.
Quick revision: G. S. Malik appointed Gujarat DGP on 6 June 2026 (Indian Express).
The Indian Express original source