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UPSC Current Affairs 21 June 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs21 June 2026

30 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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Today's Topics

defence
10
society9
international4
economy3
politics3
environment1

Must Read Today

Highest Exam relevance
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economyGS3

India Becomes World’s Fourth Largest Economy, Surpassing Japan – 2026 Outlook

India’s 4th‑largest economy rank signals policy success and new UPSC focus.

88%
UPSC
2
defenceGS2

Zelenskyy Alerts Massive Russian Attack; Highlights Recent Strikes on Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Oil Targets

Zelenskyy’s alert on massive Russian attack spotlights civil‑defence and energy‑targeted warfare

80%
UPSC
3
politicsGS2

Congress Calls for Elevating Right to Vote to Fundamental Right Amid Election Commission Criticism

Elevating voting to a fundamental right to curb partisan ECI actions – a UPSC priority

80%
UPSC

GS Paper I

5 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

PM Modi Emphasises "Yoga for Healthy Ageing" and Swachhata Initiative on 12th International Yoga Day in Kolkata

Yoga for Healthy Ageing links health policy with Swachh Bharat, a UPSC priority

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50%
UPSC
societyGS1

PM Modi Highlights VP C.P. Radhakrishnan’s Article on ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’ on International Yoga Day

PM’s endorsement of VP’s yoga article spotlights senior health and constitutional advocacy.

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48%
UPSC
societyGS1

PM Modi Leads 12th International Day of Yoga in Kolkata, Highlights Yoga 365 and Healthy Ageing

Yoga Day 2026: Modi pushes Yoga 365 and Healthy Ageing, showcasing cultural diplomacy

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45%
UPSC
societyGS1

PMO, Cabinet Secretariat & NSCS officers conduct Yoga session at Seva Teerth on International Day of Yoga

PMO, Cabinet Secretariat and NSCS showcase inter‑agency wellness drive on Yoga Day

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35%
UPSC
societyGS1

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Indian Women’s Hockey Team on FIH Nations Cup Victory – 21 June 2026

PM’s endorsement of women’s hockey win underscores government’s role in sports soft power

Read full analysis
30%
UPSC

GS Paper II

18 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceGS2

Zelenskyy Alerts Massive Russian Attack; Highlights Recent Strikes on Kyiv, Zaporizhzhia and Oil Targets

Zelenskyy’s alert on massive Russian attack spotlights civil‑defence and energy‑targeted warfare

Read full analysis
80%
UPSC
politicsGS2

GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

India Becomes World’s Fourth Largest Economy, Surpassing Japan – 2026 Outlook

India’s 4th‑largest economy rank signals policy success and new UPSC focus.

Read full analysis
88%
UPSC
economyGS3

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Congress Calls for Elevating Right to Vote to Fundamental Right Amid Election Commission Criticism

Elevating voting to a fundamental right to curb partisan ECI actions – a UPSC priority

Read full analysis
80%
UPSC
societyGS2

Qatar Mediates US‑Iran Talks in Switzerland to End West Asia War – Launch of Lake Lucerne Summit

Qatar‑Pakistan mediation launches Swiss summit to steer US‑Iran peace talks for West Asia.

Read full analysis
79%
UPSC
internationalGS2

India‑EU Free Trade Agreement Signed – Sectoral Gains for States and Exporters

India‑EU FTA promises duty‑free access, boosting key sectors and state‑level export growth.

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76%
UPSC
societyGS2

Supreme Court Dismisses Chhattisgarh’s Challenge to Enhanced Compensation for PWD‑Occupied Land

Supreme Court upholds higher PWD land compensation, penalising Chhattisgarh for frivolous litigation

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74%
UPSC
defenceGS2

PM Modi commissions three indigenously built warships – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak, INS Agray – Enhancing India’s Maritime Self‑Reliance (June 2026)

Indigenous warships commissioned, boosting India’s maritime self‑reliance and strategic autonomy

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74%
UPSC
internationalGS2

PM Modi Calls India a ‘Trusted Partner’ in Paris – Trade, Space, UPI, and France Ties

India‑France SGSP boosts maritime, space and digital ties, reinforcing India’s global partner image.

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72%
UPSC
internationalGS2

USTR Jamieson Greer’s India Visit to Finalise Interim Trade Deal – Tariff Issues and Forced‑Labour Probe

USTR’s India visit aims to seal interim trade deal amid tariff and forced‑labour disputes

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72%
UPSC
defenceGS2

PM Modi commissions INS Agray, INS Dunagiri & INS Sanshodhak – Boost to India’s Maritime Self‑Reliance

India commissions three indigenous warships, signalling a leap in maritime self‑reliance.

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70%
UPSC
defenceGS2

Trump Threatens Iran Over Hezbollah Proxy Actions as US‑Iran Peace Talks Commence in Switzerland

US‑Iran peace talks in Switzerland hinge on Hezbollah attacks and the Strait of Hormuz toll threat.

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70%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Union Govt Reappoints Solicitor General Tushar Mehta & Five Additional Solicitors General for Three‑Year Term (Effective July 1 2026)

Reappointment of top law officers ensures continuity in India's legal strategy

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70%
UPSC
internationalGS2

US VP J.D. Vance, Iran’s Ghalibaf & Pakistan PM Sharif Meet in Switzerland for West Asia Peace Talks

US‑Iran‑Pakistan talks in Switzerland test third‑party mediation and energy security in West Asia

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70%
UPSC
defenceGS2

PM Modi commissions three indigenously built warships in Kolkata — Boost to India’s maritime self‑reliance

PM Modi’s 2026 warship commissioning marks a decisive push for self‑reliant maritime power

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70%
UPSC
defenceGS2

INS Tarkash Visits Mauritius – Boosting Maritime Cooperation and Capacity Building (June 20‑21, 2026)

INS Tarkash’s Mauritius port‑call showcases India’s maritime diplomacy in the Indian Ocean

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66%
UPSC
societyGS2

India Celebrates 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 – ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’ Emphasized by PM Modi and Health Minister Nadda

Yoga for Healthy Ageing drives India's health policy and soft power

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50%
UPSC
societyGS2

Union Education Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan leads 12th International Day of Yoga celebrations at the University of Delhi

Education Ministry pushes yoga in universities to boost student health and holistic growth

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48%
UPSC
environmentGS2

MoEFCC Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2026 at National Zoological Park – ‘Yoga for Healthy Ageing’ Theme

MoEFCC uses yoga to fuse health, culture and environmental action on International Day of Yoga 2026

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42%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Legislative Dept., Ministry of Law & Justice Holds International Day of Yoga Session (21 June 2026)

Ministry of Law’s yoga drive links employee wellness with national health goals.

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35%
UPSC
India Overhauls National Accounts, IIP, CPI & WPI and Launches PPI – 2026 Statistical Upgrade

Statistical overhaul sharpens GDP, inflation data and guides policy – a must‑know for UPSC.

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78%
UPSC
defenceGS3

PM Modi commissions INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak & INS Agray – Boost to India’s Indigenous Naval Capability

India’s self‑reliant navy gets a boost with three indigenously built warships commissioned.

Read full analysis
71%
UPSC
economyGS3

India‑EU Free Trade Agreement to be Signed by Dec 2026 – 93% Duty‑Free Access for Indian Exports

India‑EU FTA promises near‑zero duty for 93% of Indian exports, reshaping trade policy

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70%
UPSC
defenceGS3

NCC Celebrates International Day of Yoga 2026 with 8.30 Lakh Cadets at 5,000 Sites

NCC’s 8.30 lakh‑strong yoga drive underscores youth mobilisation for nation‑building.

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55%
UPSC
defenceGS3

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Leads Defence Forces in International Day of Yoga 2026 Celebrations at Shillong

Defence Ministry uses yoga to boost troop fitness and project India’s soft power.

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44%
UPSC
defenceGS3

Indian Coast Guard Marks 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 with ‘Yoga Sangam 2026’ – Emphasis on Healthy Ageing

ICG uses yoga to boost health and readiness of personnel on International Day of Yoga 2026

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40%
UPSC