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UPSC Current Affairs 19 June 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs19 June 2026

34 articles across 3 GS papers

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international8
politics7
schemes5
economy3
defence2

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schemesGS2

Ministry of Rural Development Deploys 100+ Area Officers for VB‑G RAM G Act Roll‑out from July 1, 2026

Area officers to spearhead nationwide rollout of the VB‑G RAM G Act from July 2026

83%
UPSC
2
politicsGS2

Supreme Court Orders Out‑of‑Turn Hearing for 75‑Year‑Old Advocate’s Voter‑List Appeal in West Bengal

Supreme Court fast‑tracks hearing for senior voter deleted in West Bengal’s SIR roll revision.

82%
UPSC
3
internationalGS2

India‑Russia Reciprocal Logistics Agreement (RELOS) Operationalised – What It Means for Defence Cooperation

RELOS boosts India’s defence flexibility while preserving strategic autonomy

82%
UPSC

GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

Supreme Court Expands Article 21 to Recognise Pedestrian Right on Footpaths – Implications for Urban Policy

Supreme Court makes safe footpaths a constitutional right, urging a national pedestrian law.

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74%
UPSC
societyGS1

PM Narendra Modi Highlights Knowledge, Wisdom, Foresight via Sanskrit Subhashitam — Implications for UPSC

PM Modi’s Sanskrit Subhashitam links timeless virtues to modern governance – a must‑know for UPSC.

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35%
UPSC

GS Paper II

25 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

schemesGS2

Ministry of Rural Development Deploys 100+ Area Officers for VB‑G RAM G Act Roll‑out from July 1, 2026

Area officers to spearhead nationwide rollout of the VB‑G RAM G Act from July 2026

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83%
UPSC
politicsGS2

GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesGS3

PM Modi Disburses ₹2,400 crore under PM‑VBRY, Boosting 15 Lakh Jobs for First‑Time Employees

PM‑VBRY incentives link youth jobs with social security, boosting employment

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80%
UPSC
economyGS3
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Supreme Court Orders Out‑of‑Turn Hearing for 75‑Year‑Old Advocate’s Voter‑List Appeal in West Bengal

Supreme Court fast‑tracks hearing for senior voter deleted in West Bengal’s SIR roll revision.

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82%
UPSC
internationalGS2

India‑Russia Reciprocal Logistics Agreement (RELOS) Operationalised – What It Means for Defence Cooperation

RELOS boosts India’s defence flexibility while preserving strategic autonomy

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82%
UPSC
societyGS2

Israel‑Hezbollah Ceasefire Brokered by US and Qatar Amid Rising US‑Iran Tensions

US‑Qatar ceasefire curbs Israel‑Hezbollah clash, linking regional peace to US‑Iran talks

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80%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Polity Quiz: State Election Commissioner, Election Symbols & Constitutional Amendments

Know SEC powers, election symbols and amendment rules to ace Polity questions

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80%
UPSC
societyGS2

Supreme Court declares right to walk on footpath a fundamental right, wants law

Supreme Court makes walking on footpaths a fundamental right, urging new legislation

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80%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Six Shiv Sena MPs Defect to Eknath Shinde Faction – Implications for Anti‑Defection Law and NDA Strength

Merger loophole in anti‑defection law fuels Shiv Sena defections, testing NDA’s strength

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79%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Delhi HC Upholds Centre’s Block on Telegram Ahead of NEET 2026 Re‑Examination

Delhi HC backs temporary Telegram ban to safeguard NEET exam integrity

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78%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Home Minister Amit Shah Announces New System with Supreme Court to Cut Pendency of Cases and Boost Forensic Technology

Home Ministry partners with Supreme Court to slash case backlog using AI and fingerprint tech

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78%
UPSC
societyGS2

Supreme Court Recognises Homemakers’ Economic Value; India’s G7 Participation Highlights Growing Global Role

SC values homemakers; India’s G7 invite marks its rise in global governance

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78%
UPSC
societyGS2

Supreme Court Declares Right to Walk on Demarcated Footpaths a Fundamental Right under Article 19(1)(d)

Right to walk on footpaths now a fundamental right – reshapes urban governance.

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78%
UPSC
internationalGS2

India‑UK CETA to Commence on July 15 2026 – Boost to Trade, Technology and People‑to‑People Links

India‑UK CETA starts 15 July 2026, boosting trade, tech and mobility – key GS2 focus.

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75%
UPSC
societyGS2

Supreme Court Refuses Urgent Hearing on NEET‑UG 2026 Retest – Implications for NTA and Exam Reforms

Supreme Court’s refusal to halt NEET‑UG retest underscores judiciary’s role in safeguarding exam integrity.

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75%
UPSC
internationalGS2

Kremlin Confirms Ukrainian Drone Strike on Moscow Oil Refinery — Implications for Russia’s Energy Security

Drone strike on Moscow refinery tests Russia’s energy security and Kremlin’s narrative

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75%
UPSC
politicsGS2

TMC Leader Abhishek Banerjee Calls for Disqualification of 20 MPs under Anti‑Defection Law

Speaker’s decision on 20 rebel MPs tests anti‑defection law’s merger rule

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75%
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defenceGS2

Switzerland Delays US‑Iran Negotiations at Burgenstock; Vance Cancels Trip – Implications for West Asia Truce

Switzerland’s delay of US‑Iran talks threatens West Asia truce – a test of diplomatic mediation

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74%
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societyGS2

Delhi HC Upholds Govt’s Power under Section 69A to Block Telegram Platform Amid NEET Leak Concerns

Section 69A empowers Govt to block whole platforms – a test of digital governance

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72%
UPSC
defenceGS2

Congress MP Jairam Ramesh Criticises Environment Minister’s Defence of Great Nicobar Project – Transparency Issues Highlighted

Transparency clash over Great Nicobar project tests environment‑policy oversight

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72%
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economyGS2

Kerala’s 2026‑27 Revised Budget: Balancing Fiscal Gap and Welfare Promises

Kerala’s 2026‑27 budget pits fiscal consolidation against expansive welfare promises.

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72%
UPSC
internationalGS2

US Re‑engages Iran Over Nuclear Deal: From Trump’s Withdrawal to New Diplomatic Talks (2026)

US returns to diplomacy with Iran in 2026, highlighting limits of sanctions.

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71%
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politicsGS2

Consumer Forum's Jurisdiction Not Ousted By Mere Existence Of Arbitration Clause : Supreme Court

Arbitration clause cannot strip consumer courts of jurisdiction – Supreme Court clarifies

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70%
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internationalGS2

Trump‑Iran Deal (June 17 2026) to Dilute Enriched Uranium for Economic Relief, Ending West Asia War

Trump‑Iran uranium deal ends West Asia war, reshapes regional security and oil markets

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70%
UPSC
internationalGS2

25 Commercial Vessels Cross Strait of Hormuz Post Iran‑US Agreement – Shipping Spike and Safety Concerns

Reopened Strait of Hormuz boosts oil flow, tests India’s energy security

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70%
UPSC
internationalGS2

Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal Co‑chairs 14th India‑Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Commission – Trade Expansion Drive

India‑Uzbekistan commission vows to double trade and cut non‑tariff barriers, boosting strategic ties.

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62%
UPSC
internationalGS2

PM Narendra Modi Highlights Global Investment in India Amid 140 Crore Population – #12YearsOfIndiaFirst

India’s 1.4 billion population fuels global investment – a key focus for UPSC

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58%
UPSC

Supreme Court Flags ARC‑Bank Loan Settlements as Public‑Money Concern – Calls for Probe

Supreme Court warns that ARC‑bank loan swaps are draining taxpayer money

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79%
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schemesGS3

Text of PM’s address while disbursing incentives under the Pradhan Mantri Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana

PM Modi ties youth jobs to industry through Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana incentives

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78%
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schemesGS3

PM Modi Highlights Youth Empowerment and PMVBRY Scheme – Large‑Scale Job Creation Drive

PM Modi uses digital outreach to push PMVBRY, linking youth jobs to the ‘Viksit Bharat’ agenda.

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72%
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schemesGS3

PM to visit West Bengal on 20-21 June

PM Modi’s West Bengal visit to launch key agri‑schemes and infrastructure projects

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69%
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economyGS3

PM Modi & President Murmu to Visit Odisha (June 20, 2026) – Launch of ₹47,600 crore Development Projects

Modi-Murmu’s Odisha visit launches ₹47,600 cr projects, boosting energy, infrastructure and tribal welfare.

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62%
UPSC
societyGS3

APEDA Facilitates First Fresh Uttarakhand Litchi Export to Italy – Boost to Horticulture Exports

APEDA’s first Uttarakhand litchi export to Italy showcases export‑promotion and farmer income gains.

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