UPSC Current Affairs 28 June 2026

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran says U.S. violated peace deal as both sides trade fire, Pg1

US and Iran exchange fire in Gulf, violating peace deal; Strait of Hormuz shipping threatened amidst escalating tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran says U.S. violated peace deal as both sides trade fire, Pg1

US and Iran exchange fire in Gulf, violating peace deal; Strait of Hormuz shipping threatened amidst escalating tensions.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Vulnerable Sections

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Vulnerable Sections

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

BJP-ruled states and Punjab challenge new VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme, citing 40% state financial burden replacing MGNREGA from July 1.

GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NIA chargesheets 3 more accused in Red Fort blast case, Pg6

NIA chargesheets three more, including absconder and AGuH founding member, in 2025 Red Fort blast case, revealing terror module's IED plot.

GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

NIA chargesheets 3 more accused in Red Fort blast case, Pg6

NIA chargesheets three more, including absconder and AGuH founding member, in 2025 Red Fort blast case, revealing terror module's IED plot.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Modi hands over ‘Made in India’ vessel to Seychelles, Pg6

PM Modi gifts 'Made in India' PS LESPWAR patrol vessel to Seychelles, bolstering maritime security and deepening strategic partnership under Vision MAHASAGAR.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Modi hands over ‘Made in India’ vessel to Seychelles, Pg6

PM Modi gifts 'Made in India' PS LESPWAR patrol vessel to Seychelles, bolstering maritime security and deepening strategic partnership under Vision MAHASAGAR.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Constitutional Bodies

SIR enumeration in Delhi and four States to begin on June 30, Pg6

Election Commission begins massive Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi and four states, aiming to prune voter lists after Supreme Court upheld validity.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Constitutional Bodies

SIR enumeration in Delhi and four States to begin on June 30, Pg6

Election Commission begins massive Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Delhi and four states, aiming to prune voter lists after Supreme Court upheld validity.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Investment Models

Shah attacks cab aggregators over ‘unfair’ business model, Pg8

Amit Shah attacks cab aggregators for 'unfair' practices, launches Bharat Taxi cooperative platform to empower drivers and ensure fair fares.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Investment Models

Shah attacks cab aggregators over ‘unfair’ business model, Pg8

Amit Shah attacks cab aggregators for 'unfair' practices, launches Bharat Taxi cooperative platform to empower drivers and ensure fair fares.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

How saving elephants helps forests breathe easier, Pg8

India's elephant reserves boost forest carbon storage by 38%, aiding climate goals; study emphasizes habitat quality over mere declarations.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

How saving elephants helps forests breathe easier, Pg8

India's elephant reserves boost forest carbon storage by 38%, aiding climate goals; study emphasizes habitat quality over mere declarations.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS2: E Governance

Govt. to launch affordable digital management system for clinics, Pg8

Union Health Ministry launches e-Sushrut@Clinic, an affordable C-DAC-developed digital management system, to revolutionize small outpatient clinics' efficiency and patient care.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS2: E Governance

Govt. to launch affordable digital management system for clinics, Pg8

Union Health Ministry launches e-Sushrut@Clinic, an affordable C-DAC-developed digital management system, to revolutionize small outpatient clinics' efficiency and patient care.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Biotechnology

This hardy coffee hybrid may be your morning cup of the future, Pg10

Genomic evidence confirms climate-resilient Coffea x libex hybrid, promising higher yields and efficient processing for future global coffee production.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Biotechnology

This hardy coffee hybrid may be your morning cup of the future, Pg10

Genomic evidence confirms climate-resilient Coffea x libex hybrid, promising higher yields and efficient processing for future global coffee production.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsPrelimsGS2: Education Sector GS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR GS4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

Shocking report uncovers 'fake patent' racket selling UK design registrations to Indian academics, manipulating research integrity and academic promotion systems.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyEthicsPrelimsGS2: Education Sector GS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR GS4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

Shocking report uncovers 'fake patent' racket selling UK design registrations to Indian academics, manipulating research integrity and academic promotion systems.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

New technique tests TB drugs’ effectiveness in just 50 hours, Pg10

Scientists develop Raman-DIP, a revolutionary single-cell imaging technique, to test TB drug effectiveness in just 50 hours with 100% accuracy.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

New technique tests TB drugs’ effectiveness in just 50 hours, Pg10

Scientists develop Raman-DIP, a revolutionary single-cell imaging technique, to test TB drug effectiveness in just 50 hours with 100% accuracy.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Capturing sunlight in a bottle and using it when needed, Pg10

Scientists develop molecular photo-switches to 'bottle' solar thermal energy, offering efficient storage for heating and cooking, complementing India's 150 GW solar capacity.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Capturing sunlight in a bottle and using it when needed, Pg10

Scientists develop molecular photo-switches to 'bottle' solar thermal energy, offering efficient storage for heating and cooking, complementing India's 150 GW solar capacity.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Governance GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Which document proves Indian citizenship?, Pg11

MEA official clarifies passports, Aadhaar, and voter IDs are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, exposing complex legal framework and lack of universal document.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Governance GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Representation of the People's Act GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Which document proves Indian citizenship?, Pg11

MEA official clarifies passports, Aadhaar, and voter IDs are not conclusive proof of Indian citizenship, exposing complex legal framework and lack of universal document.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why is Delhi’s EV policy 2.0 facing opposition?, Pg11

Delhi's ambitious EV Policy 2.0, targeting ICE vehicle bans by 2027-28, faces industry backlash over production scale, charging infrastructure, and financing gaps.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why is Delhi’s EV policy 2.0 facing opposition?, Pg11

Delhi's ambitious EV Policy 2.0, targeting ICE vehicle bans by 2027-28, faces industry backlash over production scale, charging infrastructure, and financing gaps.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Polity GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

What do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11

Union MHA amends FCRA Rules for tenth time, imposing stricter disclosure, activity restrictions, and higher fees on NGOs, sparking opposition concerns.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Polity GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

What do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11

Union MHA amends FCRA Rules for tenth time, imposing stricter disclosure, activity restrictions, and higher fees on NGOs, sparking opposition concerns.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

IRAN-U.S Truce Under Test, Pg1

Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, escalating US-Iran tensions as both nations launch retaliatory strikes, testing fragile peace deal.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

IRAN-U.S Truce Under Test, Pg1

Tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, escalating US-Iran tensions as both nations launch retaliatory strikes, testing fragile peace deal.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

From Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1

MP police expose vast interstate railway network smuggling protected turtles from Ganga basin to global pet markets, prompting coordinated crackdown.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

From Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1

MP police expose vast interstate railway network smuggling protected turtles from Ganga basin to global pet markets, prompting coordinated crackdown.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Space Technology

Gaganyaan uncrewed test flight may be pushed, likely to impact launch of human space flight, Pg2

India's ambitious Gaganyaan human space flight faces potential delay to 2028 as ISRO pushes uncrewed test flight to Q3 2027, prioritizing astronaut safety.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Space Technology

Gaganyaan uncrewed test flight may be pushed, likely to impact launch of human space flight, Pg2

India's ambitious Gaganyaan human space flight faces potential delay to 2028 as ISRO pushes uncrewed test flight to Q3 2027, prioritizing astronaut safety.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Humiliation, won't give up arms: Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement, Pg10

Militant group Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon peace deal, vowing to retain arms and threatening civil war.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Humiliation, won't give up arms: Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement, Pg10

Militant group Hezbollah rejects US-brokered Israel-Lebanon peace deal, vowing to retain arms and threatening civil war.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 2: Governance GS 1: World Geography GS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS2: Health Sector

In sizzling Europe, trains, nuclear plants and factories cannot take the heat either, Pg10

Sizzling Europe buckles under extreme heat, crippling trains, nuclear plants, and factories, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerability to intensifying climate change.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 2: Governance GS 1: World Geography GS1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies GS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS2: Health Sector

In sizzling Europe, trains, nuclear plants and factories cannot take the heat either, Pg10

Sizzling Europe buckles under extreme heat, crippling trains, nuclear plants, and factories, exposing critical infrastructure vulnerability to intensifying climate change.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

EU carbon tax: Govt to shoulder 90% compliance bill of MSMEs, Pg11

India to absorb 90% of MSME compliance costs for EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, shielding exports from Rs 20 lakh per unit burden.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

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Iran says U.S. violated peace deal as both sides trade fire, Pg1

Iran says U.S. violated peace deal as both sides trade fire, Pg1

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

States question VB-G RAM G financial burden, Pg1

NIA chargesheets 3 more accused in Red Fort blast case, Pg6

NIA chargesheets 3 more accused in Red Fort blast case, Pg6

Modi hands over ‘Made in India’ vessel to Seychelles, Pg6

Modi hands over ‘Made in India’ vessel to Seychelles, Pg6

SIR enumeration in Delhi and four States to begin on June 30, Pg6

SIR enumeration in Delhi and four States to begin on June 30, Pg6

Shah attacks cab aggregators over ‘unfair’ business model, Pg8

Shah attacks cab aggregators over ‘unfair’ business model, Pg8

How saving elephants helps forests breathe easier, Pg8

How saving elephants helps forests breathe easier, Pg8

Govt. to launch affordable digital management system for clinics, Pg8

Govt. to launch affordable digital management system for clinics, Pg8

This hardy coffee hybrid may be your morning cup of the future, Pg10

This hardy coffee hybrid may be your morning cup of the future, Pg10

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

Fake patents are poisoning India’s race for academic excellence, Pg10

New technique tests TB drugs’ effectiveness in just 50 hours, Pg10

New technique tests TB drugs’ effectiveness in just 50 hours, Pg10

Capturing sunlight in a bottle and using it when needed, Pg10

Capturing sunlight in a bottle and using it when needed, Pg10

Which document proves Indian citizenship?, Pg11

Which document proves Indian citizenship?, Pg11

Why is Delhi’s EV policy 2.0 facing opposition?, Pg11

Why is Delhi’s EV policy 2.0 facing opposition?, Pg11

What do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11

What do the amended FCRA Rules say?, Pg11

IRAN-U.S Truce Under Test, Pg1

IRAN-U.S Truce Under Test, Pg1

From Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1

From Ganga to global pet markets: Police in MP map rail route of protected turtles, Pg1

Gaganyaan uncrewed test flight may be pushed, likely to impact launch of human space flight, Pg2

Gaganyaan uncrewed test flight may be pushed, likely to impact launch of human space flight, Pg2

Humiliation, won't give up arms: Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement, Pg10

Humiliation, won't give up arms: Hezbollah rejects Israel-Lebanon agreement, Pg10

In sizzling Europe, trains, nuclear plants and factories cannot take the heat either, Pg10

In sizzling Europe, trains, nuclear plants and factories cannot take the heat either, Pg10

EU carbon tax: Govt to shoulder 90% compliance bill of MSMEs, Pg11

EU carbon tax: Govt to shoulder 90% compliance bill of MSMEs, Pg11

US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US firms, Pg11

US allows Anthropic to release Mythos AI to 'trusted' US firms, Pg11

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