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UPSC current affairs — 09 June 2026

The day's most exam-relevant stories, scored and mapped to the UPSC syllabus by ProjectsPilot's AI. Full Prelims/Mains/Interview analysis is inside the app.

Infrastructure at the Core of India’s Development

PIB highlights how India’s infrastructure development across transport, housing, water, energy, logistics, and digital networks under initiatives like PM GatiShakti and Jal Jeevan Mission has expanded access and promoted a modern, integrated economy.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Infrastructure and Economic DevelopmentGS-II: Government Schemes and PolicyPIB India

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Big win for Airtel, Vodafone Idea: The case of retrospective spectrum charge, which Bombay HC quashed

Bombay High Court quashed the Centre’s retrospective one-time spectrum charge demands on Airtel and Vodafone Idea, providing financial relief and signaling judicial check on OTSC actions; Supreme Court to decide further.

Polity & ConstitutionGS-II: Indian Constitution, Governance, Public PolicyGS-III: Infrastructure and Economic Development (policy measures)Indian Express · Explained

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In law, need to write a new marriage story

Supreme Court cautions against prolonging decayed marriages; signals need for reform in irretrievable breakdown of marriage (IBM) doctrine and uses Article 142 to widen divorce framework.

PolityGS-II: Governance, Constitution, Political InstitutionsGS-II: Ethics, People’s rights and JusticeIndian Express · Opinion

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A troubling judgment and endorsement of the SIR

Supreme Court judgement on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls raises questions about ECI's powers and statutory backing, with implications for citizens’ inclusion in rolls and future election administration.

PolityGS-II: Indian Constitution, Functions of the Union and the States, Citizens and ElectionsGS-II: Governance and related issuesThe Hindu · Opinion

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Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana Strengthens Maternal Health and Early Childhood Care

PMMVY gains strengthened features under Mission Shakti, extending maternity benefits and linking them to health milestones with DBT delivery.

GovernanceGS-II: Government schemes for welfareGS-III: Social justice, welfare schemesPIB India

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Court orders restitution of assets worth ₹9,420.57 crore to Justice Lodha Committee in PACL case

Special court orders restitution of assets worth ₹9,420.57 crore from PACL case to Justice Lodha Committee to refund investors; ED has attached substantial assets and proceeding under Fugitive Economic Offenders Act.

EconomyGS-III: Economy and issues relating to developmentGS-III: Disaster and Governance?The Hindu · Business

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Adani Energy to acquire smart metering firm IntelliSmart for ₹3,050 crore

Adani Energy to acquire IntelliSmart, strengthening India's smart metering platform with 4.7 crore meters; potential efficiency and modernization benefits for power distribution.

EconomyGS-III: Infrastructure, Energy, ResourcesGS-II: Government Policies and Interventions (Economy)The Hindu · Business

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Climate-driven glacier melt could reshape water quality downstream

New study on Rulung Glacier (Ladakh) shows climate warming affects glacier melt not only water quantity but quality, reconfiguring downstream water resources.

Environment & EcologyGS-I: Geography of the World and Politics of India; Geomorphology and Climate processesGS-II: Welfare schemes, governance, and institutions; Inter-state relations related to resourcesGS-III: Environment, biodiversity, and climate change; Disaster management as it relates to water resourcesMongabay India

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The question India’s young are asking: Why work hard?

Opinion: India faces a mobility crisis for India’s youth—examinations, jobs, and costs shape social mobility; broader implications for democracy and governance.

SocietyGS-II: Social justice and governanceGS-II: Problems of youth and mobility, education systemIndian Express · Opinion

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24 Indian seafarers brought to safety through coordinated efforts of Indian Coast Guard and Omani Authorities following attack on Merchant Vessel near Oman

Indian Coast Guard and Omani authorities jointly rescued 24 Indian seafarers from a vessel after an attack near Oman; highlights international maritime cooperation and safety of Indian crew.

International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral/regional groupings and security cooperationGS-III: Disaster management (risk reduction) and securityPIB India

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