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UPSC Current Affairs 8 June 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs8 June 2026

31 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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environment6
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economy3
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societyGS2

MoRTH Launches Rahveer Scheme with Rapido to Reward First Responders in Road Accidents

Rahveer scheme uses Rapido drivers as paid first responders to curb road‑accident deaths

85%
UPSC
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schemesGS3

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Launches BHAVYA Portal to Develop 100 Industrial Parks

BHAVYA portal launched to fast‑track 100 industrial parks, boosting manufacturing and federal‑state cooperation.

84%
UPSC
3
schemesGS2

National Awards for e‑Governance 2026: Winners, Key Initiatives & Digital Public Infrastructure

NAeG 2026 highlights how DPI and AI‑driven projects are reshaping Indian governance.

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GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

environmentGS1

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Welfare of All Life and Ecological Balance — UPSC Insight

PM Modi uses Sanskrit wisdom to link Indian culture with sustainable development goals.

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GS Paper II

14 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

societyGS2

MoRTH Launches Rahveer Scheme with Rapido to Reward First Responders in Road Accidents

Rahveer scheme uses Rapido drivers as paid first responders to curb road‑accident deaths

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85%
UPSC
schemesGS2

National Awards for e‑Governance 2026: Winners, Key Initiatives & Digital Public Infrastructure

NAeG 2026 highlights how DPI and AI‑driven projects are reshaping Indian governance.

GS Paper III

16 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesGS3

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Launches BHAVYA Portal to Develop 100 Industrial Parks

BHAVYA portal launched to fast‑track 100 industrial parks, boosting manufacturing and federal‑state cooperation.

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84%
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schemesGS3
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societyGS2

Ancient DNA Breakthrough: Acid‑Etching Reveals Homo erectus Proteins and Links to Denisovans

Acid‑etched Homo erectus proteins reveal Denisovan links, reshaping human evolution studies

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80%
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societyGS2

Government Forms High-Level Committee on Demographic Change to Tackle Illegal Immigration and Fertility Issues

High-Level Committee on Demographic Change signals shift to ageing‑population policy

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politicsGS2

Government May Reintroduce Delimitation Bill in Monsoon Session Amid Trinamool Split

Government eyes Delimitation Bill revival using TMC split to secure two‑thirds majority

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schemesGS2

West Bengal Joins Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY as 36th State — 1.43 crore Families Covered

West Bengal joins PM‑JAY, boosting universal health coverage for 1.43 crore families.

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80%
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internationalGS2

China‑India Strategic Perception Emphasized by Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian — June 8, 2026

China urges India to view it as a cooperative partner, not a rival – UPSC relevance

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78%
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societyGS2

Supreme Court: Premarital Relationships Not a Character Blemish in Police Recruitment

Supreme Court says pre‑marital relationships are not a disqualifier for police recruitment.

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schemesGS2

Odisha Student Delegation Meets Gujarat Governor under Yuva Sangam Phase VI – Boosting National Integration

Yuva Sangam Phase VI links Odisha youth with Gujarat, boosting national integration and Viksit Bharat goals.

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environmentGS2

Supreme Court Upholds NGT Ruling: Gujarat Property Owner Not Liable for Tenant’s Pollution Violation

Supreme Court says property owners are not automatically liable for tenants' pollution offences

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economyGS2

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Meets West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari – Discusses Credit Expansion, Flagship Schemes & SASCI Support

Finance‑State coordination aims to expand credit and saturate flagship welfare schemes in West Bengal.

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55%
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internationalGS2

India's Prime Minister Congratulates Armenia's Nikol Pashinyan on Civil Contract Party's Election Victory

India’s congratulatory note to Armenia underscores strategic outreach to South‑Caucasus post‑election

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internationalGS2

PM Modi expresses condolences over Mindanao earthquake, reaffirms India‑Philippines solidarity

India’s humanitarian diplomacy shines as Modi pledges aid after Mindanao quake

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50%
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generalGS2

President Murmu Confers Kirti, Vir & Shaurya Chakras to Defence & Police – Investiture 2026

President Murmu’s 2026 investiture highlights constitutional role of President in honouring defence bravery.

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PMUY Subsidised LPG Refills Cut from Nine to Four Cylinders Amid West Asia Conflict — Price Hike Implications

PMUY refill subsidy slashed to four cylinders as West Asia conflict spikes LPG prices.

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defenceGS3

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Reviews HAL’s Tejas Mk1A Delays and Pushes for Timely Delivery

Defence Minister pushes HAL to meet Tejas Mk1A delivery, stressing self‑reliant defence

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78%
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defenceGS3

India’s Nuclear Arsenal Grows to ~190 Warheads in 2026 – SIPRI Highlights Modernisation, Defence Spending & New Cyber‑Enabled Conflict

India’s expanding nuclear arsenal and cyber‑enabled clash raise new strategic challenges for UPSC.

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scienceGS3

WHO DG Tedros Visits Uganda as Ebola Outbreak Escalates — International Health Emergency

WHO declares Ebola PHEIC as outbreak spreads to Uganda, testing regional health cooperation

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environmentGS3

Study Warns Monsoon Heat Stress Could Match Summer Levels Under 2°C Warming

Monsoon heat stress may reach summer levels by 2°C warming – a looming health crisis

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schemesGS3

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda Launches Nationwide Celebrations Marking 10 Years of PMSMA

PMSMA’s 10‑year milestone highlights India’s push for free, monthly maternal care and declining MMR.

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72%
UPSC
environmentGS3

DBT Observes Swachhata Pakhwada 2026; NIAB, NABI, IBSD Win Top Awards

DBT’s Swachhata Pakhwada highlights science ministry’s role in national cleanliness drive

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environmentGS3

CSIR‑CRRI & Haryana Sign MoA to Implement CAQM’s Road‑Dust Mitigation Framework in NCR

Research‑driven road‑dust control scheme launched in NCR to curb air pollution

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internationalGS3

India Secures EU Market Access for Aquaculture, Honey, Eggs & Animal Casings beyond 2026

India’s EU market access for aquaculture and related products secured beyond 2026, safeguarding export earnings.

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economyGS3

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Calls for Global Pharma Partnerships; India’s $60 bn Industry to Double by 2031

India aims to double its $60 bn pharma sector by 2031, courting global partners

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economyGS3

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Calls Pharma Firms to Partner; Targets Doubling Industry by 2031

India targets $120 bn pharma market by 2031, courting global innovators.

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societyGS3

PM Modi Marks 12 Years of Garib Kalyan – Jan Dhan, DBT, Swachh Bharat, Ayushman Bharat & Housing Schemes

Garib Kalyan schemes drive inclusive growth; UPSC must master their impact and governance.

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societyGS3

PM Narendra Modi Announces Ex‑Gratia for Victims of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant Accident

PM Modi announces ex‑gratia via PMNRF, highlighting disaster response and industrial safety

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environmentGS3

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Leads Review of Yamuna Rejuvenation – MoU with MCD & NDDB, 129 STPs Built, 97% Desilting Done

Yamuna rejuvenation gets high‑level push: 97% desilted, 129 STPs built, MoU for dairy waste conversion

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societyGS3

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Emphasises Garib Kalyan as Top Priority of Modi Government

Garib Kalyan remains Modi government's top priority for inclusive growth

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