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

UPSC Current Affairs2 June 2026

29 articles across 3 GS papers

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Today's Topics

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politics8
society4
schemes3
economy3
defence2

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

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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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

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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3
economyMacro TrendsGS3

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

societyGeneralGS1

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

21 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India Rejects China’s ‘Early Harvest’ in Sikkim Boundary Talks — Implications for 2026 Border Negotiations

India rejects China’s Sikkim ‘early harvest’ to safeguard a comprehensive border settlement

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

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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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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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

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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defenceGeneralGS2

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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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

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

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

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societyGeneralGS2

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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defenceGeneralGS2

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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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

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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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

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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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

D.K. Shivakumar Set to Become Karnataka CM on June 3, 2026 – Implications for 2028 Elections

Shivakumar's CM appointment reshapes Karnataka politics ahead of the 2028 elections.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

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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politicsPrelims Focus (Appointments & Indices)GS2

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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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

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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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

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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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

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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schemesGeneralGS2

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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societyGeneralGS2

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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internationalIndia's Global FootprintGS2

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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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

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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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

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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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

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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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

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
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economyMacro TrendsGS3

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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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

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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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

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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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

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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societyGeneralGS3

RCB Retains IPL Crown 2026, Honours 11 Fans — Implications for Indian Sports Governance

RCB’s back‑to‑back IPL win spotlights stadium safety and franchise economics

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