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UPSC Current Affairs 11 June 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs11 June 2026

35 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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economy5
society3
defence2
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generalGS2

Supreme Court Limits Forum Non Conveniens in High Court Writ Jurisdiction (Article 226)

Supreme Court bars routine use of forum non conveniens in Article 226 writs

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environmentClimate ChangeGS3

NOAA Confirms Historic El Niño 2026 — Implications for Global Weather and UPSC

Historic 2026 El Niño urges India to boost climate‑resilient policies and disaster preparedness.

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defenceInternal SecurityGS3

Western Border Management & Recent Rupee Depreciation – Key Issues for UPSC 2026

Border reforms and rupee weakness demand coordinated security and monetary policies for UPSC.

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

economyMicro SectorGS1

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam Emphasizing Agriculture as Nation’s Lifeline — 11 June 2026

PM Modi uses Sanskrit proverb to stress agriculture as India’s lifeline, linking it to Kisan Samriddhi.

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societyGS1

PM Modi Expresses Sadness over Demise of Filmmaker Bharathiraja — Impact on Tamil Cinema

PM’s X‑based tribute to Bharathiraja highlights cultural legacy and digital governance.

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GS Paper II

19 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

generalGS2

Supreme Court Limits Forum Non Conveniens in High Court Writ Jurisdiction (Article 226)

Supreme Court bars routine use of forum non conveniens in Article 226 writs

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internationalAgreements Initiatives

GS Paper III

14 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

environmentClimate ChangeGS3

NOAA Confirms Historic El Niño 2026 — Implications for Global Weather and UPSC

Historic 2026 El Niño urges India to boost climate‑resilient policies and disaster preparedness.

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defence
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US‑South Korea Nuclear Consultative Group Meets to Boost Deterrence amid North Korea’s Expanded Uranium Enrichment

US‑ROK nuclear talks tighten deterrence as North Korea boosts uranium enrichment.

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

After ‘vote chori’ and ‘sarkar chori’ charges, Rahul Gandhi accuses BJP of ‘seat chori’ in Rajya Sabha polls

Congress alleges EC bias in Rajya Sabha nomination, sparking a "seat chori" controversy.

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internationalPlaces In NewsGS2

US Military Strikes Iran After Trump’s Threat – Implications for Gulf Security

US strikes on Iran heighten Gulf security risk and threaten oil flow through Hormuz

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internationalPlaces In NewsGS2

Trump Threatens Iran’s Kharg Island, Escalates Gulf Conflict – UPSC Perspective

US threatens Iran’s Kharg Island, risking oil flow and regional security – key for UPSC

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politicsPolity GovernanceGS2

Madhya Pradesh Rajya Sabha Election: BJP Wins Unopposed, Congress Candidate Challenges Nomination Rejection

Unopposed Rajya Sabha win highlights Returning Officer’s power and judicial check in Indian polity

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internationalInternational BodiesGS2

India Protests US‑Backed Attack on Indian‑Crewed Vessel Settebello Near Oman — Diplomatic Implications

India protests US‑backed attack on Settebello, highlighting maritime security and diplomatic stakes.

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politicsPolity GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Directs Expedited Disposal of Motor Accident Compensation Cases – MACT & High Courts

Supreme Court orders speedy disposal of motor accident compensation to curb pendency

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schemesSchemes InitiativesGS2

Union Minister for Education,  Shri Dharmendra Pradhan interacts with Chhattisgarh student delegation under Yuva Sangam Phase VI in New Delhi

Yuva Sangam links youth to Viksit Bharat 2047 and national integration

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politicsPolity GovernanceGS2

PM Modi Chairs 11th NITI Aayog Council, Pushes Inclusive Development for Viksit Bharat@2047

PM Modi’s NITI Aayog council pushes cooperative federalism to turn youth into a development dividend.

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politicsPolity GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Limits Child Psychological Tests in Custody Cases under POCSO Act

SC limits child psychological tests in custody disputes, reinforcing child‑rights under POCSO

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politicsPolity GovernanceGS2

Congress Member Meenakshi Natarajan Moves Supreme Court Against Rejection Of Rajya Sabha Candidature

Supreme Court to hear challenge on Rajya Sabha nomination rejection over alleged non‑disclosure of pending case

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politicsPolity GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court to Hear Challenge to Rejection of Meenakshi Natarajan’s Rajya Sabha Nomination

Supreme Court to decide if pending criminal cases can bar Rajya Sabha candidates

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internationalPlaces In NewsGS2

India Protests US Attack on Oil Tanker Settebello – Two Seafarers Killed, One Missing

India protests US strike on oil tanker, highlighting maritime security and international law challenges.

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politicsPolity GovernanceGS2

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Meets PM Narendra Modi in New Delhi – Political Implications

CM Omar Abdullah’s Delhi meet signals deeper Centre‑J&K integration post‑Article 370

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay Meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi — Centre-State Implications

CM Vijay's Delhi meet underscores cooperative federalism and centre‑state project coordination

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politicsPolity GovernanceGS2

Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi – PMO Confirmation

CM Shivakumar’s Delhi meet with PM Modi signals heightened centre‑state coordination before Karnataka elections.

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politicsPolity GovernanceGS2

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy Meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi – PMO Highlights Interaction

PMO uses X to showcase centre‑state coordination, underscoring federal interaction and digital transparency.

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politicsPolity GovernanceGS2

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath Meets PM Narendra Modi in Delhi — Implications for Centre‑State Relations

Centre‑State dialogue in Uttar Pradesh underscores federal coordination ahead of elections.

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Internal Security
GS3

Western Border Management & Recent Rupee Depreciation – Key Issues for UPSC 2026

Border reforms and rupee weakness demand coordinated security and monetary policies for UPSC.

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

BMI Projects India's FY2026/27 GDP at 6.6% Amid GST Aftereffects, Inflation and Trade Shocks

GDP slows to 6.6% in FY27 as GST boost fades, inflation rises and trade shocks hit

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scienceScience TechnologyGS3

IIT Bhubaneswar Unveils ‘ArsenSafe’ Hand‑Held Device for Rapid Arsenic Detection

IIT Bhubaneswar’s ArsenSafe offers rapid, low‑cost arsenic detection for rural water safety

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internationalAgreements InitiativesGS3

India‑Nepal Launch UPI‑NPI Cross‑Border Remittance Mechanism – Boosting Financial Inclusion

UPI‑NPI link boosts financial inclusion and deepens India‑Nepal economic ties

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economyMicro SectorGS3

OPEC Cuts 2026 World Oil Demand Growth Forecast Amid Iran War and Hormuz Closure

OPEC cuts 2026 demand forecast, flagging higher oil prices and India’s energy‑security risk

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economyMicro SectorGS3

Govt Exempts Central Excise on 22‑30% Ethanol‑Blended Petrol – BIS Standards & E85 Launch

Excise exemption on 22‑30% ethanol blends pushes India’s biofuel push and energy security

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schemesSchemes InitiativesGS3

PM Modi Highlights Farmer Welfare Schemes – PM‑Kisan, Fasal Bima, PM‑KUSUM, KCC, Drones & Soil‑Health Initiatives

Farmer welfare schemes boost income, risk cover and tech adoption – a UPSC must‑know

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economyInvestment TradeGS3

Piyush Goyal Highlights India’s FTAs with Developed Economies – Investment, Jobs and Innovation Drive

India’s FTAs with developed economies aim to turn its young workforce into jobs and innovation.

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internationalAgreements InitiativesGS3

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal to Visit Switzerland (June 12‑13, 2026) – Focus on TEPA Implementation and India‑Switzerland Trade

India pushes TEPA implementation to open Swiss pharma market and broaden trade partners.

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scienceScience TechnologyGS3

Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches DST‑Funded Instrumentation Facility & Research Clusters at IIT Gandhinagar

DST’s shared instrumentation hub at IIT Gandhinagar boosts industry‑academia R&D for Viksit Bharat 2047

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societySocial IssuesGS3

Industrial Accidents in Surat and Visakhapatnam Highlight Safety Lapses and Contract Labour Risks

Safety lapses and contract‑labour risks in Surat and Visakhapatnam demand stricter occupational regulations.

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defenceMilitary OperationsGS3

Indian Navy Recovers Unexploded Missile Warhead from MT Olympic Life off Kochi

Indian Navy’s swift warhead recovery highlights growing maritime security capability

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societyEducation HealthGS3

IPC Holds Scientific Conclave on Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 in Haridwar to Boost Pharma Quality

IPC’s Haridwar conclave pushes Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 for safer medicines

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