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UPSC Current Affairs 15 June 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs15 June 2026

38 articles across 4 GS papers · Updated today

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societyGS1

Kerala Launches Self‑Enumeration for Houselisting Phase of Census 2027 – Key Dates & Operational Details

Kerala’s digital self‑enumeration kick‑starts Census 2027, highlighting e‑governance and federal coordination

82%
UPSC
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economyGS3

PRESS RELEASE ON NEW SERIES OF WHOLESALE PRICE INDEX, AND PRODUCER PRICE INDICES WITH BASE YEAR 2022-23

India revamps WPI and launches Producer Price Indices to modernise inflation tracking

81%
UPSC
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economyGS3

India Introduces Producer Price Index for Goods & Services, Plans to Phase Out Wholesale Price Index

India adopts PPI to replace WPI, enhancing producer‑level inflation tracking.

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GS Paper I

6 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

Kerala Launches Self‑Enumeration for Houselisting Phase of Census 2027 – Key Dates & Operational Details

Kerala’s digital self‑enumeration kick‑starts Census 2027, highlighting e‑governance and federal coordination

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societyGS1

Karnataka Delegation Visits Rajasthan under Yuva Sangam Phase VI – Cultural & Educational Exchange

Yuva Sangam links Karnataka and Rajasthan, boosting national integration and skill development.

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80%
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defenceGS1

Flight-test of indigenous, long-range land attack cruise missile successful

India’s indigenous long‑range cruise missile test bolsters strategic autonomy

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78%
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defenceGS1

Centre warns of potential drone attacks on vital installations

Government ramps up anti‑drone measures to protect border‑adjacent critical infrastructure

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societyGS1

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam Emphasising Diversity in Innovation & Entrepreneurship (June 15 2026)

Modi’s Sanskrit verse underscores diversity as engine of innovation and entrepreneurship

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societyGS1

PM Narendra Modi Extends Greetings on Raja Parba – Cultural Festival Message (June 15 2026)

PM's festive tweet underscores digital cultural outreach for national integration

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UPSC

GS Paper II

18 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalGS2

Trump‑India Ceasefire Opens Strait of Hormuz – Boost to India’s Oil Imports and Inflation Control

Hormuz reopening cuts oil costs, easing India’s import bill and inflation pressure

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80%
UPSC
societyGS2

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

PRESS RELEASE ON NEW SERIES OF WHOLESALE PRICE INDEX, AND PRODUCER PRICE INDICES WITH BASE YEAR 2022-23

India revamps WPI and launches Producer Price Indices to modernise inflation tracking

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81%
UPSC
economyGS3

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

internationalGS4

Modi Welcomes US‑Iran Deal to End West Asia Conflict; G7 to Discuss Hormuz Security

Modi backs US‑Iran peace deal as G7 eyes Hormuz security, safeguarding India's energy interests

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70%
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Supreme Court Issues Notice on Transfer of Court Petitions Challenging Transgender Rights Act, 2026

Supreme Court stays High Court challenges to 2026 transgender rights amendment, signaling possible apex‑court review

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80%
UPSC
economyGS2

Brent Crude Slides to 3‑Month Low as Iran‑US Peace Deal Looms; Indian Oil Under‑Recovery Improves

US‑Iran peace deal trims oil prices, easing India’s fuel subsidy burden

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78%
UPSC
internationalGS2

US‑Iran Permanent Peace Deal Signed in Switzerland – Implications for Nuclear Non‑Proliferation and Middle‑East Stability

US‑Iran peace pact (19 June 2026) reshapes nuclear non‑proliferation and Middle‑East security.

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77%
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societyGS2

Supreme Court Orders Survey on RTE Act Implementation in Punjab's Private Schools

Supreme Court orders Punjab survey to verify private schools' 25% RTE reservation compliance

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75%
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societyGS2

Supreme Court Refuses Bail to RTI Activist Rakesh Kumar Behl, Labels RTI Activism a ‘New Business’

Supreme Court’s bail denial to RTI activist underscores limits on transparency‑driven activism.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Notices Re‑appointment of Bihar’s Panchayati Raj Minister Deepak Prakash – Article 164(4)

Supreme Court probes breach of Article 164(4) in Bihar minister’s re‑appointment.

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72%
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internationalGS2

India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 Launched – Trusted AI, Academic Mobility & Tech Sovereignty

India‑France partnership drives trusted AI and tech sovereignty under 2030 Innovation Roadmap

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72%
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internationalGS2

PM Modi Visits Slovakia: 11 MoUs, Comprehensive Partnership & Counter‑Terrorism Initiative

India‑Slovakia Comprehensive Partnership boosts tech, defence and migration cooperation.

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72%
UPSC
societyGS2

India Raises Concerns Over US Vessel Attacks at IORA Senior Officials Meeting – Maritime Security Implications

India uses IORA forum to challenge U.S. vessel attacks and safeguard Indian seafarers.

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70%
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internationalGS2

China Welcomes US‑Iran MoU to End West Asia Conflict and Calls for Early Opening of Strait of Hormuz

China backs US‑Iran MoU, urging swift reopening of Hormuz to safeguard energy security

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70%
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economyGS2

PM Modi Meets Slovak Business Leaders – Boosting India‑Slovakia Trade & Investment (June 2026)

Modi‑Slovakia summit accelerates India’s trade diversification and tech investment

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internationalGS2

PM Modi Welcomes US‑Iran Understanding to End West Asia Conflict – Impact on India’s Trade

Modi hails US‑Iran ceasefire as a boost to India’s trade and maritime security

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societyGS2

Union Home Secretary Reviews Security & Logistics for NEET Re‑examination 2026

Union Home Secretary drives security and transport coordination for NEET 2026 re‑exam.

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societyGS2

Ministry of Defence Adds Two NCC State Directorates in Andhra Pradesh & Jharkhand – Expands Youth Training Reach

NCC gets two new state directorates, boosting youth training in AP and Jharkhand

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60%
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societyGS2

Bihar Youth Delegation Visits Punjab under Yuva Sangam Phase VI – Heritage, Governance & Urban Planning

Yuva Sangam exchange showcases heritage, governance and planned‑city lessons for UPSC aspirants

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55%
UPSC
internationalGS2

PM Modi Meets Slovak PM Fico, Elevates Ties to Comprehensive Partnership and Signs AI & Defence MoUs

India upgrades ties with Slovakia to Comprehensive Partnership, boosting AI and defence cooperation.

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internationalGS2

India‑Slovakia Comprehensive Partnership: PM’s First Visit, Trade & Tech Agreements (June 2026)

India‑Slovakia Comprehensive Partnership boosts strategic, trade and tech ties ahead of India‑EU FTA.

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52%
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India Introduces Producer Price Index for Goods & Services, Plans to Phase Out Wholesale Price Index

India adopts PPI to replace WPI, enhancing producer‑level inflation tracking.

Read full analysis
81%
UPSC
defenceGS3

India's $92.1bn Defence Spend Tops $2.9tn Global Military Outlay – SIPRI 2026 Highlights

India cracks top‑5 defence spenders, reshaping UPSC security and policy debates

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

India to Phase Out WPI, Introduce Detailed PPI by 2026‑2031 — DPIIT Announces New Base Year

India replaces WPI with granular PPI to sharpen inflation tracking for policy and exams

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economyGS3

May 2026 Unemployment Rate Rises to 5.5% – Rural Spike, Urban Dip, MoSPI Data

Rising rural unemployment and falling urban rates signal shifting job dynamics – a GS‑3 focus

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economyGS3

May Retail Inflation Hits 3.93% — RBI Holds Neutral Stance Amid Rising Food & Fuel Prices

Rising food and fuel costs push May CPI to 3.93%, prompting RBI’s cautious neutral stance

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defenceGS3

DRDO’s Indigenous Long‑Range Land Attack Cruise Missile Successfully Tested on 15 June 2026

India’s indigenous cruise missile test marks a leap toward strategic defence self‑reliance.

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economyGS3

PM Modi & President Macron Inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 in Nice – 30+ India‑Europe Deep‑Tech MoUs Signed

Bharat Innovates 2026 links Indian deep‑tech with Europe, boosting innovation policy.

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economyGS3

India's Merchandise Exports Reach Record $45.2bn in May 2026, Trade Deficit Expands to $10.5bn

Record export surge masks widening trade deficit – a red flag for India’s external sector.

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74%
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economyGS3

May 2026 WPI Inflation Hits 9.7% – Govt to Replace WPI with Producer Price Index

India to replace WPI with PPI as inflation gauge amid soaring fuel prices

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scienceGS3

Dr Jitendra Singh Highlights 12‑Year Transformative Growth in India’s Science & Technology – Bioeconomy, Space, Weather & Innovation

Science & tech policies have turned labs into a $190 bn bio‑economy and a booming space sector.

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70%
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economyGS3

India’s April‑May 2026‑27 Export‑Import Outlook: 14.7% Rise in Exports, Persistent Trade Deficit

Export surge masks widening trade deficit – a policy challenge for UPSC.

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societyGS3

PM Narendra Modi Highlights Government Initiatives to Boost ‘Ease of Living’ for Middle Class — 12‑Year Review

PM Modi’s 12‑year review links middle‑class welfare to the ‘Ease of Living’ agenda – a key UPSC focus.

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