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UPSC Current Affairs12 June 2026

28 articles across 2 GS papers

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

CBDT Webinar on New Income‑Tax Act 2025 – International Tax & Transfer Pricing Highlights

New Income‑tax Act, 2025 strengthens transfer pricing and draws foreign investment

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

May CPI Inflation Rises to 3.9% — Food Prices Surge, RBI Near 4% Target

May CPI nears RBI’s 4% target, driven by a sharp food‑price surge.

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

Defence Ministry’s Two‑Day Seminar on Procurement, iDEX & TPCR Boosts MSME & Start‑up Participation (June 2026)

Defence Ministry’s seminar equips MSMEs and start‑ups to navigate DAP, iDEX and TPCR

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GS Paper II

15 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 – Expanded Executive Power Over NGOs and Minority Institutions

2026 FCRA Bill lets government seize NGO assets, raising constitutional red‑flag for UPSC.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Dismisses Congress Leader’s Challenge to Rajya Sabha Nomination Rejection in Madhya Pradesh

Supreme Court bars courts from intervening in Rajya Sabha nominations, reinforcing Article 329(b)

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Dismisses Writ Petition of Congress MP Meenakshi Natarajan, Directs Election Petition under RP Act

Supreme Court bars writs for nomination disputes, reinforces election‑tribunal route under Article 329

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump Announces Possible Iran‑US Peace Deal; Strait of Hormuz to Reopen – Implications for Energy Security

US‑Iran peace talks could reopen Hormuz, securing global oil flows and India’s energy needs.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Narendra Modi & French President Macron to Inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice – Indo‑French Deep‑Tech Initiative

India‑France deep‑tech summit showcases Indian innovators, signalling innovation‑driven diplomacy.

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Supreme Court Declares Homemakers as Nation Builders, Sets Minimum Compensation of Rs 30,000/Month

Supreme Court values homemakers, sets Rs 30,000 monthly compensation for loss of care

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

UNC Identifies Two Pastor Bodies; Demands End to SoO Pact with Kuki Groups in Manipur

UNC urges scrapping of SoO peace pacts with Kuki groups after pastors’ killings in Manipur

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Strategic Implications of CPEC for India and the Success of India‑Bhutan Relations – UPSC GS‑2 Insights

CPEC’s Kashmir route forces India to build alternate corridors and deepen Bhutan ties

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Iran Drafts 60‑Day US Nuclear Deal, Retains Strait of Hormuz Control & Uranium Enrichment Rights

Iran’s draft US deal keeps Strait of Hormuz control, shaping regional security and sanctions policy.

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Prime Minister emphasizes the Governments efforts to further women-led development across diverse sectors

Women empowerment drives India's development agenda across 12 years of NDA rule

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defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS2

Home Minister Amit Shah Reviews Security Arrangements for Amarnath Yatra 2026

Amit Shah’s security review underscores federal‑state coordination and tech‑driven safety for Amarnath Yatra 2026.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Health Ministry Holds Regional Workshop on Leprosy Eradication – Focus on Zero Transmission

Leprosy‑Free India Push: Centre‑State Workshop Highlights SDR & Integrated Screening

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societyGeneralGS2

PM Narendra Modi Mourns Shooting Legend Shri Jaspal Rana — Highlights India's Sporting Achievements

PM Modi’s tribute to Jaspal Rana spotlights the state’s role in sports development

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah mourns death of shooting legend Jaspal Rana

Amit Shah’s tribute to Jaspal Rana spotlights government’s role in nurturing sports talent

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

NITI Aayog Interaction with North‑Eastern Chief Ministers – Development Priorities & Policy Highlights (June 2026)

NITI Aayog’s June 2026 dialogue spotlights cooperative federalism as a driver of North‑East development.

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GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyMacro TrendsGS3

CBDT Webinar on New Income‑Tax Act 2025 – International Tax & Transfer Pricing Highlights

New Income‑tax Act, 2025 strengthens transfer pricing and draws foreign investment

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May CPI Inflation Rises to 3.9% — Food Prices Surge, RBI Near 4% Target

May CPI nears RBI’s 4% target, driven by a sharp food‑price surge.

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

Defence Ministry’s Two‑Day Seminar on Procurement, iDEX & TPCR Boosts MSME & Start‑up Participation (June 2026)

Defence Ministry’s seminar equips MSMEs and start‑ups to navigate DAP, iDEX and TPCR

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

Raksha Mantri inaugurates an Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDL, Hyderabad

Defence Minister launches DRDO complex, boosting India’s indigenous missile‑defence capability.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

DPIIT & ONDC Launch DigiDukaan to Digitise Procurement for 1.4 Crore Kirana Stores – FMCG Roundtable Highlights

ONDC’s DigiDukaan to digitise procurement for 1.4 crore kirana stores, strengthening FMCG supply chains

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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Launches Bharat Innovates – NEP‑2020 Driven Startup Drive

Bharat Innovates links NEP‑2020 reforms with a global deep‑tech startup drive.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

AI Data Annotation in India: Housewives Film Tasks for Robot Training – NITI Aayog Flags Impact

AI data‑annotation creates gig jobs but threatens informal workers – policy action needed

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Coal Exchange Rules, 2026: Market Platform for Price Discovery & Transparency in Coal

Coal Exchange Rules 2026 aim to bring transparent, market‑based pricing to India’s coal sector

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QCI‑FDDI MoU to Boost Quality, Testing and Skilling in India’s Leather & Footwear Sector

QCI‑FDDI MoU aims to upgrade quality, testing and skills in India’s leather‑footwear MSMEs.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

CSIR to Host RISE Conclave 2026 in Bengaluru – Boosting Innovation for Viksit Bharat 2047

CSIR RISE Conclave 2026 links research to industry, boosting innovation for Viksit Bharat 2047

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

CSIR‑CRRI and Delhi MCD Sign MoA to Deploy ECOFIX Pothole‑Repair Tech for Sustainable Urban Roads

Science‑driven pothole repair ties circular economy to urban road sustainability

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defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS3

DRI Seizes 71 Lakh Smuggled Foreign Cigarette Sticks Worth Rs 14 Crore in NE India — 4 Arrested

DRI busts massive foreign cigarette smuggling in NE, highlighting revenue loss and border security

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Ministry of Science & Technology Study of SN 2023zcu Uses EPM to Refine Cosmic Distance Scale

India’s ARIES refines cosmic distance scale using SN 2023zcu, boosting astrophysics credentials

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