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UPSC Current Affairs 22 June 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs22 June 2026

35 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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Today's Topics

economy
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society7
politics7
defence5
international4
schemes2

Must Read Today

Highest Exam relevance
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schemesGS2

DISHA 2.0 Scheme Approved: Rs 255 crore for Holistic Access to Justice (2026‑31)

DISHA 2.0 boosts access to justice with Rs 255 crore and AI tools

83%
UPSC
2
schemesGS2

Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Seeks Clarifications on ICTP Project at Great Nicobar Island

Congress scrutiny of Nicobar transshipment port raises PPP and eco‑policy questions

80%
UPSC
3
defenceGS2

India‑UAE talks on sale of BrahMos missile and Akashteer air‑defence system

India‑UAE defence talks signal a boost to India’s strategic autonomy and Gulf influence.

80%
UPSC

GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

Supreme Court Accepts New CBSE Policy for Gulf Private Candidates – June 22 2026

Supreme Court backs new CBSE formula to protect Gulf private candidates’ exam results

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79%
UPSC
societyGS1

PM Narendra Modi Highlights Yoga’s Impact on International Day of Yoga – PMO Statement, 22 June 2026

PM Modi uses Sanskrit verse to showcase yoga’s health impact and soft‑power value

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50%
UPSC

GS Paper II

21 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

schemesGS2

DISHA 2.0 Scheme Approved: Rs 255 crore for Holistic Access to Justice (2026‑31)

DISHA 2.0 boosts access to justice with Rs 255 crore and AI tools

Read full analysis
83%
UPSC
schemesGS2

GS Paper III

12 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

India's Core Industrial Sectors Grow Only 0.5% in May 2026 – Weakness in Petroleum‑Based Industries

Core sector slowdown exposes India's reliance on imported hydrocarbons

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78%
UPSC
societyGS3
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Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Seeks Clarifications on ICTP Project at Great Nicobar Island

Congress scrutiny of Nicobar transshipment port raises PPP and eco‑policy questions

Read full analysis
80%
UPSC
defenceGS2

India‑UAE talks on sale of BrahMos missile and Akashteer air‑defence system

India‑UAE defence talks signal a boost to India’s strategic autonomy and Gulf influence.

Read full analysis
80%
UPSC
internationalGS2

BRICS NSAs Meet in New Delhi – India‑Iran Dialogue, China‑Iran Ties, Non‑Traditional Security

BRICS NSAs meet in Delhi to boost non‑traditional security and India’s strategic autonomy

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78%
UPSC
defenceGS2

India-Israel Defence Talks: DG Amir Baram Meets Defence Minister Rajnath Singh (June 22, 2026)

India‑Israel defence talks deepen strategic partnership and boost defence industrial base

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78%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rejects Himachal Judge’s Writ Petition on High Court Collegium Recommendation

Supreme Court bars court‑level challenge to collegium’s judicial appointment decisions

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76%
UPSC
internationalGS2

Iran‑US Peace Talks Conclude First Round at Burgenstock, Switzerland – Roadmap, De‑confliction Cell and Hormuz Communication Line

Iran‑US talks set 60‑day roadmap and de‑conflict mechanisms – a test of diplomatic mediation

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72%
UPSC
defenceGS2

Iran-US Roadmap to End West Asia War in 60 Days, Mediated by Pakistan & Qatar

US‑Iran 60‑day peace roadmap, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, reshapes West Asian security.

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72%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Supreme Court Stays Allahabad HC Order for Rs 10 Lakh Compensation in Illegal Detention Case

Supreme Court halts Rs 10 lakh compensation, reinforcing procedural safeguards for arrests

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72%
UPSC
politicsGS2

AITC Files PIL in Calcutta High Court Over Alleged Violence in West Bengal

High Court PIL Highlights Need for Legal Safeguards for Elected Leaders in West Bengal

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72%
UPSC
economyGS2

Congress accuses Modi govt of ‘doctoring’ rural wage boom via Labour Bureau methodology change

Congress flags data‑tweak in rural wages, warning of policy mis‑representation

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72%
UPSC
internationalGS2

China Imposes Export Controls on 10 US Defence and Rare‑Earth Firms – Retaliation to US Blacklist

China’s export bans on US defence firms signal a new economic front in the US‑China rivalry.

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70%
UPSC
societyGS2

Supreme Court Questions CARA’s Opposition to Aunt’s US Adoption of Minor Girl

Supreme Court challenges CARA’s block on a US‑based aunt’s inter‑country adoption of a minor girl

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70%
UPSC
internationalGS2

US‑Iran Talks in Switzerland Yield 60‑Day Roadmap to Reopen Strait of Hormuz and Extend Lebanon Ceasefire

US‑Iran talks set a 60‑day plan to reopen Hormuz, safeguarding India’s energy security

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70%
UPSC
defenceGS2

Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar Lays Foundation Stone for New CISF Headquarters; ₹136 crore Infrastructure Projects Inaugurated

New CISF HQ and ₹136 crore projects boost CAPF capability, welfare and gender inclusion

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58%
UPSC
societyGS2

PM Modi Highlights Govt Efforts to Strengthen Legal Ecosystem and Ease of Justice (June 2026)

Govt’s dual digital‑physical overhaul aims to make justice faster, cheaper and accessible.

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52%
UPSC
politicsGS2

PM Modi Highlights Public Trust as Pillar of Good Governance – 12‑Year Transformation Review

Public trust hailed as the key capital of good governance in Modi's 12‑year review

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49%
UPSC
politicsGS2

PM Modi’s Republic Summit 2026: ‘Nation First’ Drives Growth, Infrastructure, and Security

‘Nation First’ drives infrastructure, housing and security reforms – a UPSC‑relevant policy shift.

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48%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Text of PM’s address at Republic Summit 2026 in New Delhi

PM’s Republic Summit 2026 speech links "Nation First" to tribal development, aspirational districts and middle‑class welfare

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48%
UPSC
defenceGS2

7th Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial Hockey Tournament 2026 – Dates, Teams, and Prize Money

Air Force‑run hockey tournament underscores defence’s role in sports promotion and public finance.

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32%
UPSC
politicsGS2

PM Narendra Modi Condoles Death of Bhavnaben Patel, Wife of UT Administrator Prafulbhai Patel

PM’s condolence underscores Union Territory administration and constitutional protocol

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32%
UPSC

Qatar LNG Tankers Sail Through Strait of Hormuz as Iran Re‑closes Waterway — Energy Security Implications

Iran’s 2026 Hormuz closure tests India’s energy security and maritime law knowledge

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78%
UPSC
economyGS3

May 2026 Index of Eight Core Industries Shows 0.5% Rise, Steel, Cement and Electricity Lead Gains

Infrastructure‑driven ICI rise signals shift from fossil fuels to steel, cement, power

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78%
UPSC
societyGS3

Bihar CM Samrat Chaudhary Transfers ₹200 crore under Agriculture Input Subsidy Scheme to Storm‑Hit Farmers

Bihar CM’s ₹200 crore cash relief to storm‑hit farmers underscores state‑level agrarian safety net

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78%
UPSC
economyGS3

Rupee Slides to 94.48/USD Amid Strong Dollar, Middle‑East Tensions and FII Buying

Rupee slips to 94.48/USD as strong dollar and Middle‑East tension pressure India’s balance of payments

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74%
UPSC
economyGS3

Supreme Court Declares Safe Footpaths a Fundamental Right – Implications for India’s Road Policy

Supreme Court makes safe footpaths a fundamental right, reshaping India’s road policy

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72%
UPSC
environmentGS3

Biochar from Agricultural Residues: Carbon‑Negative Solution for India's Soil Health and Farmers

Biochar turns straw burning waste into carbon‑negative soil boost, aiding farmers and climate goals.

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70%
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economyGS3

Economic Survey 2025-26 Highlights Employment Growth, Gig Economy Expansion and Emerging Worker Vulnerabilities

Reforms boost jobs but gig workers face income volatility and weak social protection.

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70%
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economyGS3

Farmers & Trade Unions Urge Halt to US-India Free Trade Agreement Talks, Call for Parliamentary Review

Farmers and unions demand pause on US‑India FTA, urging parliamentary scrutiny of trade deals.

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70%
UPSC
scienceGS3

Ebola Outbreak in Eastern Congo (Ituri) Hits 1,003 Cases; Contact Tracing at 55% Amid Conflict

Ebola surge in Ituri exposes health‑security gaps in conflict zones, urging stronger contact tracing.

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70%
UPSC
economyGS3

National Chintan Shivir on Environment‑Related NTMs and FTAs Begins in Delhi – Impact on India’s Export Competitiveness

India’s new push on environmental trade rules aims to safeguard export competitiveness

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69%
UPSC
societyGS3

PM Narendra Modi Announces Rs 2 Lakh Ex‑Gratia for Lucknow Fire Victims via PMNRF

PM’s ex‑gratia via PMNRF showcases swift executive relief after Lucknow fire

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38%
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