UPSC Current Affairs 29 June 2026

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & Technology GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Shared responsibility must for Indian Ocean, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi champions shared Indian Ocean security and prosperity with Seychelles, unveiling 19 cooperation outcomes including defence, digital payments, and climate action.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & Technology GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Shared responsibility must for Indian Ocean, says Modi, Pg1

PM Modi champions shared Indian Ocean security and prosperity with Seychelles, unveiling 19 cooperation outcomes including defence, digital payments, and climate action.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space Technology

Life on Mars: enduring mystery, Pg2

NASA Perseverance rover detects complex organic carbon in Mars's Jezero Crater, suggesting widespread preservation of organic matter for aeons.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Space Technology

Life on Mars: enduring mystery, Pg2

NASA Perseverance rover detects complex organic carbon in Mars's Jezero Crater, suggesting widespread preservation of organic matter for aeons.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS2: E Governance

Buyer beware, Pg6

Health Ministry expands Schedule H2 drug QR code mandate to entire therapeutic classes, targeting counterfeit medicines and global quality concerns amidst rising AMR.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS2: E Governance

Buyer beware, Pg6

Health Ministry expands Schedule H2 drug QR code mandate to entire therapeutic classes, targeting counterfeit medicines and global quality concerns amidst rising AMR.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Sharing waters, Pg6

Southern CMs and Union Minister inaugurate Tungabhadra dam gates, pledging inter-state water cooperation despite Upper Bhadra project disputes and critical siltation issues.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

July opens the biggest chapter in India-U.K. trade ties, Pg6

Landmark India-U.K. FTA, effective July 15, projects £25.5 billion annual trade surge, slashing tariffs and boosting GDP for both nations.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

July opens the biggest chapter in India-U.K. trade ties, Pg6

Landmark India-U.K. FTA, effective July 15, projects £25.5 billion annual trade surge, slashing tariffs and boosting GDP for both nations.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector GS2: Education Sector

How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition, Pg7

NFHS-6 exposes India's adolescent malnutrition crisis, a double burden of stunting and rising obesity; schools emerge as critical battlegrounds for prevention and policy intervention.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector GS2: Education Sector

How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition, Pg7

NFHS-6 exposes India's adolescent malnutrition crisis, a double burden of stunting and rising obesity; schools emerge as critical battlegrounds for prevention and policy intervention.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS2: Education Sector

Govt. schools covered in Rajasthan’s mental health programme, Pg8

Rajasthan pioneers mental health program in all government schools, becoming first state after successful 2024 pilot in Sirohi and Banswara.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS2: Education Sector

Govt. schools covered in Rajasthan’s mental health programme, Pg8

Rajasthan pioneers mental health program in all government schools, becoming first state after successful 2024 pilot in Sirohi and Banswara.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Indian Army contingent to participate in Seychelles’ 50th National Day event, Pg10

Indian Army contingent, PM Modi attend Seychelles' 50th National Day, underscoring robust India-Seychelles defence and strategic partnership in Indian Ocean.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Indian Army contingent to participate in Seychelles’ 50th National Day event, Pg10

Indian Army contingent, PM Modi attend Seychelles' 50th National Day, underscoring robust India-Seychelles defence and strategic partnership in Indian Ocean.

GS 2: Polity GS 1: Art & Culture GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Architecture GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Ram Temple graft case concerns assets of a ‘juristic person’, Pg10

Ram Temple graft case exposes misappropriation, underscoring deity's unique legal standing as a 'juristic person' and 'minor' under Indian law.

GS 2: Polity GS 1: Art & Culture GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Architecture GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Ram Temple graft case concerns assets of a ‘juristic person’, Pg10

Ram Temple graft case exposes misappropriation, underscoring deity's unique legal standing as a 'juristic person' and 'minor' under Indian law.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran launches new attacks, threatens to halt discussion, Pg10

Iran retaliates with drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, warning to cease negotiations if US airstrikes persist.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Iran launches new attacks, threatens to halt discussion, Pg10

Iran retaliates with drone and missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait, warning to cease negotiations if US airstrikes persist.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: E Governance

Govt. launches portal for auditing of rural schemes, Pg11

Union Minister launches AI-powered 'Rural Internal Audit Portal' to boost transparency and accountability in rural schemes, addressing past MGNREGA irregularities.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: E Governance

Govt. launches portal for auditing of rural schemes, Pg11

Union Minister launches AI-powered 'Rural Internal Audit Portal' to boost transparency and accountability in rural schemes, addressing past MGNREGA irregularities.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Advisory issued for pilgrims undertaking Mansarovar Yatra, Pg12

External Affairs Ministry warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against unregistered operators, urges permit verification to prevent stranding in Nepal.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Advisory issued for pilgrims undertaking Mansarovar Yatra, Pg12

External Affairs Ministry warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against unregistered operators, urges permit verification to prevent stranding in Nepal.

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

New Anaemia Mukt Bharat norms seek early action, Pg12

Health Ministry revamps Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, adding low birth weight babies and digital tracking for early, comprehensive intervention.

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

New Anaemia Mukt Bharat norms seek early action, Pg12

Health Ministry revamps Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, adding low birth weight babies and digital tracking for early, comprehensive intervention.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

PM Modi champions India's defence self-reliance, celebrating maiden C-295 flight, LRLACM test, and indigenous warships, urging citizen austerity.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

PM Modi champions India's defence self-reliance, celebrating maiden C-295 flight, LRLACM test, and indigenous warships, urging citizen austerity.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes, threatens to halt talks, Pg14

Iran retaliates with drone, missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, imperiling peace talks and Strait of Hormuz.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes, threatens to halt talks, Pg14

Iran retaliates with drone, missile attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes, imperiling peace talks and Strait of Hormuz.

GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: International Relations GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Army set to establish, operationalise first Integrated Battle Groups next month, Pg1

Indian Army to operationalize first Integrated Battle Groups next month from XVII Corps, enhancing agile deployment in mountainous areas facing China.

GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: International Relations GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Army set to establish, operationalise first Integrated Battle Groups next month, Pg1

Indian Army to operationalize first Integrated Battle Groups next month from XVII Corps, enhancing agile deployment in mountainous areas facing China.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Indian Ocean links India, Seychelles... want to make it ocean of opportunity: PM, Pg1

PM Modi envisions Indian Ocean as 'Ocean of Opportunity' during Seychelles visit, strengthening ties with Mauritius, focusing on maritime security and economic prosperity.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Indian Ocean links India, Seychelles... want to make it ocean of opportunity: PM, Pg1

PM Modi envisions Indian Ocean as 'Ocean of Opportunity' during Seychelles visit, strengthening ties with Mauritius, focusing on maritime security and economic prosperity.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Education Sector GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

‘Investment is casualty when industry concentration rises’, Pg7

Expert reveals India's private investment flatlines for 15 years due to rising industry concentration, skill gaps, and poor connectivity.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Education Sector GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

‘Investment is casualty when industry concentration rises’, Pg7

Expert reveals India's private investment flatlines for 15 years due to rising industry concentration, skill gaps, and poor connectivity.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Govt flags priority intervention in 25 of 58 tiger reserves which are low on big cats or have none, Pg9

Government flags 25 tiger reserves with critically low or zero big cats for priority intervention, urging science-backed reintroductions and community participation.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Govt flags priority intervention in 25 of 58 tiger reserves which are low on big cats or have none, Pg9

Government flags 25 tiger reserves with critically low or zero big cats for priority intervention, urging science-backed reintroductions and community participation.

GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

June to be fifth-driest since 1901; monsoon to reach Delhi in July, Pg9

India faces fifth-driest June since 1901 with 43% rainfall deficit; El Nino threatens seasonal monsoon forecast.

GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones

June to be fifth-driest since 1901; monsoon to reach Delhi in July, Pg9

India faces fifth-driest June since 1901 with 43% rainfall deficit; El Nino threatens seasonal monsoon forecast.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Governance GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

Reprieve to rupee, bond markets is short-term, Pg10

India's rupee and bond markets experience fragile, short-term recovery; geopolitical tensions, fiscal strain, and El Niño threats demand urgent domestic reforms for macroeconomic stability.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Governance GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

Reprieve to rupee, bond markets is short-term, Pg10

India's rupee and bond markets experience fragile, short-term recovery; geopolitical tensions, fiscal strain, and El Niño threats demand urgent domestic reforms for macroeconomic stability.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

It's time to resume the India-China strategic economic dialogue, Pg10

Expert calls for India-China to resume strategic economic dialogue, addressing trade deficit and fostering cooperation amidst evolving global dynamics.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

It's time to resume the India-China strategic economic dialogue, Pg10

Expert calls for India-China to resume strategic economic dialogue, addressing trade deficit and fostering cooperation amidst evolving global dynamics.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Water Stress Influencing Credit Ratings, Pg13

Moody's warns water stress, climate change, and aging infrastructure now critical credit risk factors for nations and firms, flagging India's 'very high exposure'.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

News Analysis

Shared responsibility must for Indian Ocean, says Modi, Pg1

Shared responsibility must for Indian Ocean, says Modi, Pg1

Life on Mars: enduring mystery, Pg2

Life on Mars: enduring mystery, Pg2

Buyer beware, Pg6

Buyer beware, Pg6

Sharing waters, Pg6

Sharing waters, Pg6

July opens the biggest chapter in India-U.K. trade ties, Pg6

July opens the biggest chapter in India-U.K. trade ties, Pg6

How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition, Pg7

How schools can tackle adolescent malnutrition, Pg7

Govt. schools covered in Rajasthan’s mental health programme, Pg8

Govt. schools covered in Rajasthan’s mental health programme, Pg8

Indian Army contingent to participate in Seychelles’ 50th National Day event, Pg10

Indian Army contingent to participate in Seychelles’ 50th National Day event, Pg10

Ram Temple graft case concerns assets of a ‘juristic person’, Pg10

Ram Temple graft case concerns assets of a ‘juristic person’, Pg10

Iran launches new attacks, threatens to halt discussion, Pg10

Iran launches new attacks, threatens to halt discussion, Pg10

Govt. launches portal for auditing of rural schemes, Pg11

Govt. launches portal for auditing of rural schemes, Pg11

Advisory issued for pilgrims undertaking Mansarovar Yatra, Pg12

Advisory issued for pilgrims undertaking Mansarovar Yatra, Pg12

New Anaemia Mukt Bharat norms seek early action, Pg12

New Anaemia Mukt Bharat norms seek early action, Pg12

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

From seas to skies, India is becoming self-reliant: Modi, Pg12

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes, threatens to halt talks, Pg14

Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait after U.S. strikes, threatens to halt talks, Pg14

Army set to establish, operationalise first Integrated Battle Groups next month, Pg1

Army set to establish, operationalise first Integrated Battle Groups next month, Pg1

Indian Ocean links India, Seychelles... want to make it ocean of opportunity: PM, Pg1

Indian Ocean links India, Seychelles... want to make it ocean of opportunity: PM, Pg1

‘Investment is casualty when industry concentration rises’, Pg7

‘Investment is casualty when industry concentration rises’, Pg7

Govt flags priority intervention in 25 of 58 tiger reserves which are low on big cats or have none, Pg9

Govt flags priority intervention in 25 of 58 tiger reserves which are low on big cats or have none, Pg9

June to be fifth-driest since 1901; monsoon to reach Delhi in July, Pg9

June to be fifth-driest since 1901; monsoon to reach Delhi in July, Pg9

Reprieve to rupee, bond markets is short-term, Pg10

Reprieve to rupee, bond markets is short-term, Pg10

It's time to resume the India-China strategic economic dialogue, Pg10

It's time to resume the India-China strategic economic dialogue, Pg10

Water Stress Influencing Credit Ratings, Pg13

Water Stress Influencing Credit Ratings, Pg13

'Debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks', Pg13

'Debt, AI boom and fragilities raise global risks', Pg13

Does dialling 112 help in all emergencies? Depends on state you live in, Pg15

Does dialling 112 help in all emergencies? Depends on state you live in, Pg15

Iran oil is back, but Indian refiners aren’t rushing in, Pg15

Iran oil is back, but Indian refiners aren’t rushing in, Pg15

Why India's buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what's needed to fix them, Pg15

Why India's buildings are vulnerable to fire, and what's needed to fix them, Pg15

ONOE and Anti-Defection law, Pg16

ONOE and Anti-Defection law, Pg16

How bat viruses become threats, Pg17

How bat viruses become threats, Pg17

India's diabetes lessons can help the world, Pg17

India's diabetes lessons can help the world, Pg17

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