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UPSC Current Affairs 25 June 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs25 June 2026

32 articles across 3 GS papers

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Today's Topics

politics9
international7
economy6
society6
defence3
environment1

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 Tighten NGO Operations – Implications for Civil Society

FCRA 2026 rules curb NGO freedom, raising governance‑vs‑civil liberty debate for UPSC.

85%
UPSC
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

CPI(M) Leader John Brittas urges Amit Shah to withdraw FCRA Amendment Rules, citing constitutional concerns

FCRA 2026 amendment challenges constitutional freedoms, prompting CPI(M) opposition.

83%
UPSC
3
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

Tungabhadra Dam Inter‑State Project: Water Sharing, Irrigation and Governance under Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal

Tungabhadra Dam case shows how tribunals shape inter‑state water sharing in India.

80%
UPSC

GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyDemographics & MigrationGS1

India's Fertility Dip to 1.9: Emerging Ageing Challenge and Policy Implications

Falling fertility drives India toward ageing, urging new pension and fiscal policies.

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72%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Ministry of Education Opens Applications for National Teachers Awards 2026

Teacher awards signal India's push to boost school‑education quality and accountability.

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58%
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GS Paper II

17 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

FCRA Amendment Rules 2026 Tighten NGO Operations – Implications for Civil Society

FCRA 2026 rules curb NGO freedom, raising governance‑vs‑civil liberty debate for UPSC.

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85%
UPSC
politics

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

Tungabhadra Dam Inter‑State Project: Water Sharing, Irrigation and Governance under Krishna Water Disputes Tribunal

Tungabhadra Dam case shows how tribunals shape inter‑state water sharing in India.

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80%
UPSC
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Legislation & Institutional Governance
GS2

CPI(M) Leader John Brittas urges Amit Shah to withdraw FCRA Amendment Rules, citing constitutional concerns

FCRA 2026 amendment challenges constitutional freedoms, prompting CPI(M) opposition.

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83%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

PM Modi Marks June 25 as ‘Samvidhan Hatya Diwas’ – Revisiting the 1975‑77 Emergency

June 25 observed as Samvidhan Hatya Diwas to warn against emergency power misuse

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78%
UPSC
politicsGeneralGS2

PM Modi Announces Ex‑Gratia for Kolkata Mishap Victims – Rs 2 Lakh to Kin, Rs 50,000 to Injured

PM Modi announces PMNRF ex‑gratia for Kolkata mishap victims, stressing centre‑state relief coordination.

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76%
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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

PM Modi Pays Tribute to Emergency Defenders on Samvidhan Hatya Diwas — Emphasis on Democratic Values

PM Modi marks Samvidhan Hatya Diwas, urging protection of constitutional democracy.

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74%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

MEA Says Indian Passport is a Travel Document, Not Proof of Citizenship – Impact on SIR

Passport is a travel doc, not citizenship proof – key for SIR and UPSC.

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70%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Health Ministry Amends Clinical Establishments Act under Jan Vishwas Reforms

Jan Vishwas reforms shift health‑sector violations from criminal fines to civil penalties, easing compliance.

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70%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Declares Safe Footpaths a Fundamental Right – Implications for India’s Road Modernisation and Bharatmala

Supreme Court makes safe footpaths a fundamental right, reshaping road policy and Bharatmala.

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70%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

U.S. Secretary of State Rubio warns of Iranian tolls in Strait of Hormuz; Senate rejects war powers resolution

Iran’s Hormuz toll threat and US Senate clash raise global energy and security stakes for India

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70%
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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India‑South Korea to Boost Cooperation in Ship‑building, Health, Infrastructure & Defence – Jaishankar at Jeju Forum, 2026

India‑South Korea deepens strategic partnership to boost ship‑building, health, infrastructure and defence

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70%
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environmentburning issuesGS2

Tamil Nadu Assembly Opposes Karnataka’s Mekedatu Reservoir – SC Calls Challenge Premature

Supreme Court deems Tamil Nadu’s challenge to Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam premature – a key inter‑state water dispute.

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70%
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internationalGeneralGS2

Iran-US Deal to End West Asia War Called ‘America’s Defeat’; Pakistan to Mediate Resumption of Talks

Pakistan’s mediation boosts South‑Asian diplomatic clout as Iran‑US talks resume.

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70%
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societypolity governanceGS2

Supreme Court Declares Right to Trauma Care under Article 21 – 9 Directions for Uniform Emergency System

Supreme Court makes trauma care a fundamental right, mandating a uniform emergency system

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69%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 Launched for Ebola Screening at Indian Points of Entry – Health & Aviation Coordination

AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 makes Ebola screening at Indian airports digital, boosting bio‑security.

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66%
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internationalInternational BodiesGS2

US Reverts to PACOM, Quad’s Decline & Iran MoU – Implications for India’s Strategic Outlook (2026)

US PACOM rename and Quad dip reshape India’s strategic outlook in 2026

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58%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

West Bengal sees surge in egg‑throwing protests against TMC leaders after May 2026 defeat

Egg‑throwing protests expose democratic dissent gaps after TMC’s 2026 defeat

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56%
UPSC
internationalIndia's Global FootprintGS2

PM Narendra Modi Condoles Venezuela Earthquake Tragedy and Offers Humanitarian Assistance

Modi’s condolence tweet signals India’s disaster‑diplomacy and soft‑power push.

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50%
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economy
Macro Trends
GS3

Union Budget 2026‑27: Fiscal Consolidation Targets, Tax Cuts and Manufacturing Push — Implications for UPSC

Budget 2026‑27 targets fiscal consolidation while cutting taxes and boosting manufacturing.

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76%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

India Launches Anti‑Dumping Probes on Chinese Thermal Paper, BOPA Film and Antioxidants

India probes Chinese imports to curb dumping and protect domestic manufacturers

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75%
UPSC
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

DRDO’s Indigenous Netra AEW&C Receives Final Operational Clearance – Boost to India’s Airborne Surveillance

Netra AEW&C gets final clearance, boosting India’s indigenous airborne surveillance.

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75%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Ministry Expands Schedule H2 to Cover Vaccines, Antimicrobials & Narcotics – Traceability from 2027

Schedule H2 expansion mandates QR‑code traceability, tightening drug safety and curbing counterfeits.

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74%
UPSC
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer Concludes New Delhi Talks on India‑U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement

India‑US trade talks inch closer, but political caution may delay final pact

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72%
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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

Keel‑Laying of Fourth Next‑Gen Offshore Patrol Vessel for Indian Coast Guard at MDL, Mumbai (June 25 2026)

India’s indigenous OPV build boosts maritime security and self‑reliant defence.

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72%
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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

Union Minister Jitendra Singh Calls for AI, Quantum & Biotech Integration in Defence – Boosts Self‑Reliance

India pushes AI, quantum and biotech into defence to achieve strategic self‑reliance.

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68%
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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

PM Narendra Modi Meets Amazon CEO Andy Jassy – $48 Billion FDI Boost for Youth Employment

Amazon’s $48 bn FDI pledge underscores India’s youth‑job drive and investment climate

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66%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

DPIIT Issues Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026 to Boost Supply‑Chain Flexibility and Quality Standards

DPIIT’s 2026 Order gives firms flexible quality‑control routes, bolstering supply‑chain resilience.

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64%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

APEDA Facilitates First Commercial Sea Shipment of Premium Banganapalle Mangoes from India to Singapore

APEDA’s sea‑freight mango export to Singapore doubles farmer earnings and boosts India’s fresh‑produce trade

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63%
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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

APEDA Facilitates First Biscuit Export Shipment from Varanasi to Oman Following India-Oman CEPA

CEPA‑driven biscuit export from Varanasi signals new horizons for India’s processed‑food sector

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62%
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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Leads EPC Meeting to Accelerate India's Export Growth (EPM) – 24 June 2026

EPM drive aims to diversify exports and boost India’s trade balance, says Minister Goyal

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