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  1. Home
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UPSC Current Affairs6 July 2026

28 articles across 4 GS papers · Updated today

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UPSC Current Affairs 6 July 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy Orders Complete Distribution of SIR Enumeration Forms by July 7

Telangana orders 100% SIR form distribution by 7 July 2026 to tighten voter rolls.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ISRO’s SOLVE Motor Test Validates Gaganyaan Parachute Deceleration System

ISRO’s SOLVE test clears a key hurdle for India’s crewed Gaganyaan mission, boosting self‑reliant space capability.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

AIM Launches Odisha Chapter at SUMVAAD‑East 2026 – Strengthening Eastern India's Startup Ecosystem

AIM’s Odisha Chapter launch boosts Eastern India's startup ecosystem and regional development.

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GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Union Minister Piyush Goyal Launches Bilingual Online BBA at IIM Udaipur to Bridge Rural‑Urban Education Gap

Bilingual online BBA at IIM Udaipur targets rural‑urban skill gap, echoing NEP 2020.

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GS Paper II

20 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy Orders Complete Distribution of SIR Enumeration Forms by July 7

Telangana orders 100% SIR form distribution by 7 July 2026 to tighten voter rolls.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

GS Paper III

6 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ISRO’s SOLVE Motor Test Validates Gaganyaan Parachute Deceleration System

ISRO’s SOLVE test clears a key hurdle for India’s crewed Gaganyaan mission, boosting self‑reliant space capability.

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GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

societyGeneralGS4

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam Honouring Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s Sacrifice for India’s Unity

PM Modi uses Sanskrit verse on X to highlight Dr. Mookerjee’s sacrifice, stressing ethical leadership.

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AIM Launches Odisha Chapter at SUMVAAD‑East 2026 – Strengthening Eastern India's Startup Ecosystem

AIM’s Odisha Chapter launch boosts Eastern India's startup ecosystem and regional development.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi’s Indonesia Visit Marks First CSP Trip Since 2018, Boosts Act East Policy & MAHASAGAR Vision

Modi’s 2026 Indonesia visit revives CSP, boosting Act East & MAHASAGAR Indo‑Pacific drive

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Indian Navy to Commission Mahendragiri (F38) – 6th Indigenous Project‑17A Stealth Frigate on 11 July 2026

India’s 6th indigenous stealth frigate boosts self‑reliant maritime power.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi’s July‑2026 Tour of Indonesia, Australia & New Zealand Boosts Act East Policy and MAHASAGAR Vision

Modi’s 2026 Indo‑Pacific tour deepens strategic ties and boosts Act East Policy.

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economyGeneralGS2

Union Ministry Issues New EPF/EPS Rules Post‑Code on Social Security 2020 – Implications for 8 Crore Workers

New EPF/EPS rules keep pension ceiling low, raising fiscal and welfare concerns for 8 crore workers

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Adivasi Conclave in Bhadrachalam Calls for Full Implementation of Fifth Schedule and PESA for Tribal Self‑Governance

Adivasi conclave pushes full Fifth Schedule and PESA implementation, flagging tribal land rights gaps.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

MEA Says Indian Passport Is Travel Document, Not Citizenship Proof – Implications for Citizenship Law and Electoral Rolls

Passport vs. citizenship: Why the MEA’s comment matters for UPSC polity and elections

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

CPI Condemns Governor Arlekar for Breaching Constitutional Limits, Plans Nationwide Padayatra

CPI flags Governor’s overreach; launches 10‑day padayatra to defend federalism

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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS2

Southern Europe Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Spectator Ban on Tour de France Stage – 2026

Heatwave‑driven wildfires force evacuations and a spectator‑free Tour de France stage.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

BJP‑Led Thiruvananthapuram Corp Faces Waste‑Management Crisis and Dialysis Aid Delays amid LDF Protests

BJP’s municipal missteps in waste and health aid expose governance challenges for UPSC.

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economyMacro TrendsGS2

India’s Coordinated Response to Hormuz Oil‑Transit Disruption – Impact on Energy Security and Macro‑Stability

India’s swift, whole‑of‑government response to Hormuz oil disruption safeguards energy security and macro‑stability.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Maharashtra Legislative Defections: Tenth Schedule Challenges after Shiv Sena Split

Shiv Sena split tests anti‑defection law’s Tenth Schedule in Maharashtra

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Law Ministry’s Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026 at Mount Abu – Digital, AI‑Driven Legal System

Law Ministry launches AI‑driven digital justice reforms at Mount Abu 2026

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s India Visit: 16 Agreements Boost FOIP, Energy & Maritime Cooperation

Japan‑India pact deepens FOIP, energy and maritime security in the Indo‑Pacific.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi's Three‑Nation Visit to Indonesia, Australia & New Zealand (6‑11 July 2026) – Boosting Act‑East Policy & Indo‑Pacific Ties

Modi’s July 2026 three‑nation tour boosts Act East Policy and Indo‑Pacific foothold.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

PM Modi’s Op‑Ed on Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s 125th Birth Anniversary Highlights 2019 Abrogation of Articles 370 & 35(A)

Modi ties Mookerjee’s integration vision to 2019 J&K constitutional overhaul

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

PM Modi’s Video Address on Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee’s 125th Birth Anniversary – Highlights on National Integration and Institutional Legacy

Modi ties Mookerjee’s nation‑building legacy to today’s integration and education reforms.

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politicsPrelims Focus (Appointments & Indices)GS2

PM Highlights 125th Birth Anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee and Two‑Year National Celebration

Mookerjee’s 125th birth anniversary used to stress national integration and BJP’s ideological roots.

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politicsGeneralGS2

PM Narendra Modi Pays Tribute to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on 125th Birth Anniversary — Emphasis on National Integration and Viksit Bharat

Modi’s tribute ties Mookerjee’s legacy to today’s Viksit Bharat and national integration.

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defence
Defence Policy & Procurement
GS3

India Commissioning 6th Indigenous Project‑17A Stealth Frigate Mahendragiri (F38) – Boost to Atmanirbhar Bharat

India’s 6th indigenous frigate boosts self‑reliant defence and Indo‑Pacific naval power.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

India‑EFTA TEPA Chintan Shivir Highlights Seafood Export Opportunities – 3 July 2026

Zero‑duty on Indian seafood feed under TEPA to spur exports and jobs

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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Supreme Court‑Mandated Translocation of Asiatic Lions to Kuno Stalled – Policy Impasse and Conservation Security

Supreme Court lion‑relocation order stalled, exposing policy‑environment clash

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environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

CAQM’s 134th Enforcement Task Force Review: 173 NCR Inspections, 62 Violations, 4 Unit Closures

CAQM’s latest crackdown shows enforcement is central to India’s air‑quality policy.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

e-MERLIN Radio Survey Uncovers Hidden Low‑Level Black Hole Activity in Nearby Galaxies — Indian Scientists Contribute

India’s role in uncovering hidden black‑hole activity shows why advanced science funding matters for national progress.

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