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UPSC Current Affairs 2 June 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs2 June 2026

28 articles across 3 GS papers

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schemesGS3

Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education launches applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026

PMRC Scheme 2026 taps Indian diaspora to boost self‑reliant research across priority sectors.

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scienceGS3

India‑Germany Quantum & Photonics Partnership Strengthened – Minister Jitendra Singh Meets Thuringia’s Mario Voigt

India‑Germany quantum‑photonics tie boosts strategic autonomy and deep‑tech growth

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economyGS3

Ministry of Commerce Revises WPI Base Year to 2022‑23 and Launches New Producer Price Indices

New PPI series replace WPI, boosting inflation accuracy and supporting clean‑energy goals.

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GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Resolve, Youth’s Role in Nation‑Building — 2 June 2026

PM uses Sanskrit proverb to urge youth’s resolve for nation‑building – UPSC relevance

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GS Paper II

20 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

schemesGS2

Governor of Odisha Meets Gujarat Student Delegation under Yuva Sangam Phase VI – Highlights of Cultural and Industrial Exchange

Yuva Sangam’s Odisha‑Gujarat exchange showcases youth‑driven national integration and industrial learning.

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76%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Expands Liability under Section 7 of Prevention of Corruption Act – PSI Held Accountable for Indirect Bribe

GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesGS3

Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education launches applications for the Prime Minister Research Chair (PMRC) Scheme 2026

PMRC Scheme 2026 taps Indian diaspora to boost self‑reliant research across priority sectors.

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science
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Supreme Court widens anti‑corruption liability to cover indirect bribes by public servants

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defenceGS2

DRDO & IAF Successfully Test‑Fire Indigenous RudraM‑II Missile – Boost to Precision Strike & Aatmanirbharta

Indigenous RudraM‑II test bolsters India’s precision strike and self‑reliance drive

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75%
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defenceGS2

Third Russian Attack on Kyiv on June 1, 2026 – Civilian Casualties Rise Amid Escalating War

Escalating Kyiv attacks raise civilian protection and diplomatic challenges for India

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societyGS2

Chhattisgarh Task Force on FRA & PESA Sparks Controversy Over Parallel Implementation Structures

Ad‑hoc task forces risk sidelining Gram Sabhas in FRA and PESA implementation

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74%
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defenceGS2

Russia launches massive drone‑missile strike on Kyiv, Dnipro – 16 dead, 100+ injured (June 2 2026)

Russia’s massive drone‑missile strike on Kyiv raises fresh security and defence challenges for India.

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74%
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defenceGS2

DRDO & IAF Successfully Test RudraM-II Air‑to‑Surface Missile — Boost to Indigenous Defence Capability

Indigenous RudraM‑II missile test strengthens India’s defence self‑reliance agenda

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74%
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internationalGS2

Quad Pushes Supply‑Chain Resilience and Maritime Cooperation; US‑Iran Ceasefire Talks Progress

Quad’s 2026 push for mineral diversification and maritime data sharing strengthens India’s strategic autonomy.

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internationalGS2

India‑Nepal Border Issue: MEA Rejects Third‑Party Role, Meets RSP Leader Rabi Lamichhane

MEA insists bilateral talks only for India‑Nepal border, rejecting third‑party meddling

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generalGS2

Supreme Court Expands Compassionate Appointment to Married Daughters — Upholds Articles 14 & 15

Supreme Court expands compassionate appointments to married daughters, reinforcing gender equality

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internationalGS2

Iran‑US Final Deal Stalls; Israel‑Hezbollah Ceasefire Claims Amid Regional Tensions (June 2 2026)

Stalled US‑Iran deal and Iran’s maritime threats heighten energy and security risks for India

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Declares Exclusion of Married Daughters from ‘Family’ Definition Unconstitutional — Upholds Equality

Supreme Court strikes down gender‑biased rule excluding married daughters from family definition

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politicsGS2

President appoints Justice Meenakshi Madan Rai as Chief Justice of Patna High Court

President appoints Justice Rai as Patna High Court chief, highlighting constitutional appointment process

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politicsGS2

Home Ministry Sets Up Demographic Panel to Review SIR‑Based Voter Roll Deletions and Illegal Immigration

Demographic panel to audit SIR deletions and curb illegal immigration – a polity‑economy test for UPSC

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societyGS2

Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla Meets Meghalaya Student Delegation under Yuva Sangam Phase VI – Highlights of Cultural‑Educational Exchange

Governor‑led Yuva Sangam exchange showcases youth‑driven national integration and cultural learning.

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scienceGS2

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Inaugurates PET‑CT & HELA at AIIMS Bathinda, Highlights Health Reforms

AIIMS Bathinda gets PET‑CT, HELA and pushes comprehensive health reforms

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defenceGS2

INS Sudarshini Ends Antigua Port Call, Boosts India‑Caribbean Maritime Ties under Lokayan‑26

India’s Caribbean naval outreach under Lokayan‑26 signals expanding maritime diplomacy

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politicsGS2

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Telangana on Statehood Day, Reaffirms Support for Viksit Bharat

PM’s Statehood Day message underscores Centre’s pledge for Telangana’s role in Viksit Bharat.

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internationalGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Meets Nepal's RSP Leader Rabi Lamichhane – Strengthening India-Nepal Ties

Amit Shah’s meeting with Nepal’s RSP chief reinforces India‑Nepal special ties and highlights the Home Minister’s role in border security.

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societyGS2

PM Narendra Modi announces ex‑gratia for Surat mishap victims – Rs 2 lakh for families, Rs 50,000 for injured

PM announces ex‑gratia via PMNRF, highlighting executive’s swift disaster relief powers

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GS3

India‑Germany Quantum & Photonics Partnership Strengthened – Minister Jitendra Singh Meets Thuringia’s Mario Voigt

India‑Germany quantum‑photonics tie boosts strategic autonomy and deep‑tech growth

Read full analysis
82%
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economyGS3

Ministry of Commerce Revises WPI Base Year to 2022‑23 and Launches New Producer Price Indices

New PPI series replace WPI, boosting inflation accuracy and supporting clean‑energy goals.

Read full analysis
80%
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economyGS3

India to Phase Out WPI, Introduce Detailed PPI by 2026 – Impact on Inflation Tracking

PPI to replace WPI by 2031, sharpening India's inflation monitoring.

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economyGS3

NHSRCL Completes Third Mountain Tunnel (MT‑07) for Mumbai‑Ahmedabad Bullet Train

Third mountain tunnel completed, speeding Mumbai‑Ahmedabad bullet‑train rollout – a boost to high‑speed rail.

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economyGS3

India’s Equity Market Falls to 7th Globally as South Korea Overtakes in Market Capitalisation – June 2026

India’s equity market slip to 7th spot warns of foreign outflows and lagging AI investment.

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environmentGS3

India’s Climate Scientists Flag Instrument Dependence, Push for Indigenous Research – MSV‑2035

India must build indigenous climate instruments to safeguard data credibility and policy.

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