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UPSC Current Affairs 31 May 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs31 May 2026

16 articles across 2 GS papers

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economy3
science2
society2
environment1

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Journey from ISS to India’s First Manned Spaceflight

Gaganyaan marks India's stride to indigenous crewed spaceflight, boosting strategic autonomy

82%
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2
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Union Cabinet Approves ₹37,500 crore Incentive for Surface Coal Gasification – G. Kishan Reddy Highlights Import Substitution Potential

Cabinet’s ₹37,500 cr incentive pushes surface coal gasification to cut ₹3 lakh cr imports

80%
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3
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court mandates POCSO Act for child trafficking in Commercial Sexual Exploitation – UPSC impact

Supreme Court links child trafficking for CSE to POCSO, reinforcing constitutional protection.

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GS Paper II

9 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court mandates POCSO Act for child trafficking in Commercial Sexual Exploitation – UPSC impact

Supreme Court links child trafficking for CSE to POCSO, reinforcing constitutional protection.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Election Commission Launches Phase‑3 Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Odisha, Mizoram, Sikkim & Manipur

EC’s Phase‑3 roll revision targets 3.67 crore voters to strengthen electoral integrity.

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80%
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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper’s China‑India Tour to Boost U.K.–India Vision 2035 and Tackle Global Challenges

UK‑India diplomatic push in June 2026 ties trade pacts to global security challenges

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78%
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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

US‑India Chief Negotiators Begin Four‑Day Talks in New Delhi on Interim Trade Pact

US‑India trade talks aim to reshape tariffs and boost bilateral commerce

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78%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court 2026: Landmark Rulings on Evidence, Criminal Procedure, and Property Law

Supreme Court 2026 rulings tighten self‑incrimination safeguards, procedural fairness and daughters' inheritance rights

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75%
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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi’s UAE Visit (May 2026): Strategic Defence Tie‑up, Energy Deal & Gulf Geopolitics

India‑UAE defence and energy pact strengthens strategic autonomy in a volatile West Asia

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74%
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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Supreme Court Orders Victim‑Centred Rehabilitation for Adult Sex Workers under ITPA

Supreme Court mandates consent‑based rehabilitation for adult sex workers, reshaping ITPA.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Union Law Minister Meghwal on Judge Appointments, No Tussle, and ADR Push

Judge appointments under review; Govt pushes ADR to cut pendency – UPSC relevance

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70%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Supreme Court Orders Report on CBSE's Three‑Language Formula for Class 9 from July 2026

Supreme Court probes CBSE’s 2026 rollout of the three‑language rule for Class 9

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GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ISRO’s Gaganyaan Mission: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla’s Journey from ISS to India’s First Manned Spaceflight

Gaganyaan marks India's stride to indigenous crewed spaceflight, boosting strategic autonomy

Read full analysis
82%
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Union Cabinet Approves ₹37,500 crore Incentive for Surface Coal Gasification – G. Kishan Reddy Highlights Import Substitution Potential

Cabinet’s ₹37,500 cr incentive pushes surface coal gasification to cut ₹3 lakh cr imports

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80%
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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

Heatwaves Intensify as Delayed Monsoon and Likely El Niño Threaten Indian Cities

Heatwaves, delayed monsoon and El Niño heighten climate risk for Indian cities in 2026

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75%
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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

UPI Records 24,162 crore Transactions in FY26 – Implications for Digital Economy and Financial Inclusion

UPI's record FY26 volume signals a digital leap for financial inclusion

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74%
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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

New UPI Security Rules & LPG‑to‑PNG Transition Effective June 1 2026 — Impact on Consumers and UPSC

New UPI security rules and LPG‑to‑PNG shift aim to protect consumers and drive clean‑energy growth.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

India Approves First Hydrogen‑Powered Trainset – ICF’s 10‑Car Set for Jind‑Sonipat Route

Hydrogen trainset approved to decarbonise Indian Railways and meet net‑zero goals

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS3

Trump‑Netanyahu Iran War Leads to Ceasefire MoU; Focus Shifts to Nuclear Deal

Ceasefire MoU in US‑Iran war shifts focus to nuclear deal – key for UPSC geopolitics

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