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UPSC Current Affairs 13 June 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs13 June 2026

19 articles across 2 GS papers · Updated today

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defence8international
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politics3
environment2
society1
economy1

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internationalGS2

Trump Blames Iran for Drone Attack on Indian Ships in Strait of Hormuz – India‑US Tensions Rise

India‑US diplomatic row over Gulf drone attack underscores maritime security stakes for UPSC.

80%
UPSC
2
defenceGS2

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Appointed Chief of Army Staff Effective 30 June 2026 – Senior Commands and Modernisation Focus

New COAS Dhiraj Seth signals a push for Army modernisation and stronger civil‑military coordination.

79%
UPSC
3
politicsGS2

TMC Rebellion: 58 West Bengal MLAs Back Expelled Ritabrata Banerjee Over Leadership Row

TMC’s internal rebellion tests party discipline and anti‑defection safeguards ahead of 2028 elections.

78%
UPSC

GS Paper II

12 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalGS2

Trump Blames Iran for Drone Attack on Indian Ships in Strait of Hormuz – India‑US Tensions Rise

India‑US diplomatic row over Gulf drone attack underscores maritime security stakes for UPSC.

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80%
UPSC
defenceGS2

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Appointed Chief of Army Staff Effective 30 June 2026 – Senior Commands and Modernisation Focus

New COAS Dhiraj Seth signals a push for Army modernisation and stronger civil‑military coordination.

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79%
UPSC
politicsGS2

TMC Rebellion: 58 West Bengal MLAs Back Expelled Ritabrata Banerjee Over Leadership Row

TMC’s internal rebellion tests party discipline and anti‑defection safeguards ahead of 2028 elections.

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78%
UPSC
defenceGS2

US Downs Iranian Drones in Strait of Hormuz as Iran‑US Peace Talks Near Signing

US‑Iran peace talks risked by drone attack on vital Hormuz shipping lane

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78%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam Seek Bail in UAPA Case over 2020 Delhi Riots — Hearing on July 04, 2026

UAPA bail pleas in Delhi riots case test balance between security laws and constitutional rights

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76%
UPSC
internationalGS2

EU Opens Accession Talks with Ukraine and Moldova – Strategic Step for Security and Integration

EU opens accession talks with Ukraine, Moldova – strengthening European security and integration

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74%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Home Minister Amit Shah Directs Demographic Committee to Probe Illegal Immigration in Border Districts

Home Minister orders committee to probe illegal immigration and demographic change in border districts

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71%
UPSC
societyGS2

Prime Minister highlights the Governments strong push towards youth-led development and the emergence of a robust innovation ecosystem

Youth‑led development drives India’s innovation push, a key policy focus for UPSC

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70%
UPSC
internationalGS2

Israeli Airstrikes on South Lebanon, Evacuation Warning for Nabatieh – Conflict Escalates

Israeli evacuation warning in south Lebanon spotlights cease‑fire failures and civilian risk

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70%
UPSC
defenceGS2

INS Chilka Passing Out Parade 01/26: 3,011 Agniveers & Coast Guard Naviks Graduate

Agnipath recruits and Coast Guard Naviks graduate, boosting India’s short‑term naval manpower

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68%
UPSC
defenceGS2

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh commissions 231 IAF cadets, incl. first women NDA batch – 13 June 2026

First women NDA batch commissioned into IAF signals gender‑focused defence reforms.

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65%
UPSC
internationalGS2

Trump Halts Iran Strikes After Apache Helicopter Downing – Implications for US‑Iran Ceasefire and Regional Security

US‑Iran ceasefire pause highlights limits of force in Middle‑East security

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62%
UPSC

GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

defenceGS3

DRDO Demonstrates Multi‑Layered BMD and NASM‑MR Missile Tests — Boost to India’s Strategic Defence

DRDO’s BMD and NASM‑MR tests mark a leap in India’s strategic defence autonomy.

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78%
UPSC
defenceGS3
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Launch of VINIMAY (LPMS) – Smart Border Management Initiative by Home Minister Amit Shah

VINIMAY digitises India’s land borders, boosting security and trade facilitation.

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75%
UPSC
defenceGS3

DRDO Demonstrates Multi‑Layered Ballistic Missile Defence and Naval Anti‑Ship Missile – June 2026

India’s indigenous BMD and anti‑ship missile tests boost strategic deterrence and self‑reliant defence.

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75%
UPSC
environmentGS3

Ayan Banerjee’s 100‑Day Karuna Padayatra Highlights Climate, Water & Animal Welfare Issues Across India

Grassroots foot‑march spotlights climate, water and animal‑welfare challenges for India’s policy agenda

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70%
UPSC
defenceGS3

First NDA Women Officers Commissioned in IAF – Defence Minister Highlights Gender Balance and Modern Warfare

Women officers commissioned in IAF signal gender balance and boost indigenous combat capability.

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70%
UPSC
environmentGS3

NBA Reconstitutes Agrobiodiversity Expert Committee; Padma Shri Dr P L Gautam Appointed Chair

NBA’s new Agrobiodiversity Committee, led by Dr P L Gautam, steers seed policy and SDG goals.

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64%
UPSC
economyGS3

DRI Seizes 17 kg Foreign‑Origin Gold in Kolkata & Agartala Operations — Rs 25 crore Value

DRI busts gold‑smuggling syndicates, underscoring revenue protection and inter‑agency coordination

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60%
UPSC