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UPSC Current Affairs 18 June 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs18 June 2026

35 articles across 4 GS papers

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

GeM Partners with CSC to Launch 50 Suvidha Kendras for Rural Seller Inclusion

GeM‑CSC partnership sets up 50 Suvidha Kendras to bring rural sellers into public procurement

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

MoSPI Updates Base Years for GDP, CPI, IIP & WPI – Aligning India’s Statistics with Global Standards

Statistical base years upgraded to 2022‑23, boosting data reliability for policy and exams

79%
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3
economyInvestment & TradeGS2

Supreme Court’s Sanjay Dave Judgment on Letter of Intent in Insolvency – Implications for ‘Additional Terms’

Supreme Court bars resolution applicants from adding new terms after LoI acceptance

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Reviews NEET UG Re‑examination Preparedness – High‑Level Meeting on June 18, 2026

Centre‑State coordination ensures transparent NEET UG re‑exam on 21 June 2026

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societyGeneralGS1

PM Modi Highlights Yoga’s Global Journey – Union MoS Prataprao Jadhav’s Article Emphasizes Cultural Heritage

Yoga’s Global Rise Highlights India’s Soft‑Power and Cultural Diplomacy

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GS Paper II

18 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

economyInvestment & TradeGS2

Supreme Court’s Sanjay Dave Judgment on Letter of Intent in Insolvency – Implications for ‘Additional Terms’

Supreme Court bars resolution applicants from adding new terms after LoI acceptance

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78%
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GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

GeM Partners with CSC to Launch 50 Suvidha Kendras for Rural Seller Inclusion

GeM‑CSC partnership sets up 50 Suvidha Kendras to bring rural sellers into public procurement

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economy

GS Paper IV

2 articles

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS4

PM Narendra Modi & President Macron Attend VivaTech 2026 – Showcasing India‑France AI & Innovation Partnership

India‑France AI tie‑up at VivaTech 2026 boosts self‑reliant tech and diplomatic ties

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politics
Legislation & Institutional Governance
GS2

West Bengal Challenges Delhi HC Order for Early Release of 1993 Bowbazar Blast Convict in Supreme Court

Supreme Court to decide if terrorism convict’s early release aligns with reformation vs security balance

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internationalGeneralGS2

US Defence Secretary Hegseth Orders Six‑Month NATO Force Review, Ties US Funding to Defence Spending

US ties NATO funding to 5% GDP defence spend, orders six‑month force review

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Gaza Health Ministry Reports Death Toll >73,000 in Israel‑Hamas War – Ceasefire Stalled

Rising Gaza death toll underscores cease‑fire failure and humanitarian challenges for India’s foreign policy

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Karnataka High Court Declares Arrest of Gameskraft Founders under PMLA Illegal, Orders Immediate Release

Court curbs ED’s arrest powers under PMLA, reinforcing liberty and procedural safeguards

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Home Minister Amit Shah & US Ambassador Sergio Gor Discuss Counter‑Terrorism, Counter‑Narcotics and Strengthening India‑US Strategic Partnership (June 18 2026)

India‑U.S. security tie‑up deepens as Home Minister and Ambassador discuss terrorism and drugs.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

West Bengal Government Challenges Delhi High Court Order for Release of Rashid Khan in 1993 Bowbazar Blast

Supreme Court to review Delhi HC’s order for early release of 1993 Bowbazar terror convict

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societyburning issuesGS2

Supreme Court Issues Notice on Bail Petitions of Two UAPA Undertrials Held 12 Years

Supreme Court probes 12‑year UAPA detentions, spotlighting bail and speedy trial issues

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Delhi High Court Reserves Judgment on Temporary Ban of Telegram Ahead of NEET‑UG Re‑exam

Delhi HC’s scrutiny of Telegram ban highlights digital regulation vs exam integrity

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Seeks National Digital Registry for Advocates and Social Media Code (2026)

Supreme Court pushes for a national advocate registry and social‑media code to curb fake lawyers

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Union Health Ministry mandates prescription for cough syrups after EG/DEG deaths — Implications for Drug Regulation

Prescription rule for cough syrups tightens drug safety and protects India's pharma export image

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defenceMilitary Operations & ExercisesGS2

Indian Army to Deploy 40‑Man Contingent for Exercise KHAAN QUEST in Mongolia (June‑July 2026)

India’s KHAAN QUEST deployment highlights defence diplomacy and UN peace‑keeping commitment

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64%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS2

PM Narendra Modi meets Alstom CEO Martin Sion, urges global collaboration with Indian youth

PM Modi urges global firms to partner with Indian youth under Make in India drive

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Meets US Ambassador Sergio Gor to Boost India‑US Security Cooperation

Home Minister Amit Shah’s US meeting underscores security diplomacy in India‑US partnership

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

PM Narendra Modi Discusses Trusted AI, Human‑Centric Innovation and International Cooperation with Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch

PM Modi pushes trusted, human‑centric AI and global partnerships for India’s tech future

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi Meets US President Trump at G7 Summit – Advances on India‑US COMPACT, Trade Deal and Strait of Hormuz Security

Modi‑Trump G7 talks push India‑US COMPACT, trade pact and Strait of Hormuz security

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Modi Govt’s 12‑Year Milestone: Development Schemes and Heritage Projects Highlighted by Amit Shah

Modi’s 12‑year record blends mega‑infrastructure with heritage preservation – a key UPSC focus

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internationalIndia's Global FootprintGS2

PM Narendra Modi Condoles Death of Eminent Buddhist Scholar Robert A.F. Thurman – Strengthening India‑Buddhism Ties

Modi’s condolence underscores Buddhist cultural diplomacy as a pillar of India’s soft‑power strategy.

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Macro Trends
GS3

MoSPI Updates Base Years for GDP, CPI, IIP & WPI – Aligning India’s Statistics with Global Standards

Statistical base years upgraded to 2022‑23, boosting data reliability for policy and exams

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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Supreme Court Emphasises Forest Protection in Jharkhand; Stone Mining Consent Rules Under Review

Supreme Court warns: protect Jharkhand forests, review stone‑mining buffer zones

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

Ethanol Blending to Cut India’s Current‑Account Deficit & Remittances as a Stable FX Inflow – UPSC GS3 Insight

Higher ethanol blends and record remittances together curb India's current‑account deficit.

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environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

PM Modi Highlights Water Management Achievements – C.R. Patil’s Article

Integrated water management drives India’s water security – a UPSC priority

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

NFHS‑6 Highlights Gaps in India’s Health Policy – Call for Rapid Action

Health surveys expose policy inertia; timely action needed for better public health financing.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

INST’s BDIM Additive Boosts Safety and Longevity of Aqueous Zinc‑Ion Batteries

BDIM additive makes zinc‑ion batteries safer, boosting India’s renewable storage capacity

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Reviews Dengue‑Malaria Preparedness Ahead of 2026 Monsoon

Monsoon health review sharpens dengue‑malaria response, testing centre‑state coordination

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internationalIndia's Global FootprintGS3

Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Leads Global Standards at 16th World Pharmacopoeia Meeting in Brazil

India leads global drug‑quality standards at the 16th World Pharmacopoeia Meet

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internationalInternational BodiesGS3

PM Modi Calls for Inclusive, Sustainable Growth at G7 Summit in France

Modi pushes inclusive, sustainable growth at G7, linking India’s agenda with global cooperation.

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

Indian Coast Guard Inducts First Indigenous Air Cushion Vehicle – Enhancing Maritime Capability

Indigenous hovercraft boosts Indian Coast Guard’s shallow‑water security and self‑reliance

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Bharat Buildcon 2026 Inaugurated at Yashobhoomi – MoCI Highlights FTAs & India‑UK CETA for Construction Sector

Bharat Buildcon 2026 links FTAs to construction export growth, reinforcing Make in India.

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

PM Modi Discusses Expansion of Saint‑Gobain’s Footprint in India – Focus on Innovation & Circular Economy

Modi pushes foreign investment in sustainable construction to fuel India’s urban growth

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international
Agreements & Initiatives
GS4

PM Narendra Modi at VivaTech 2026: India‑EU FTA, Digital Public Goods & Startup Drive

India‑EU FTA and digital public‑goods boost India’s innovation‑led global partnership.

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