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UPSC current affairs — 11 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.

El Nino is here and scientists fear it’ll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

El Niño has formed and is likely to intensify, potentially triggering extreme weather globally and in India, with significant climate and disaster implications.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environment and EcologyGS-III: Disaster ManagementThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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India top priority for France ahead of G7 Summit; focus on West Asia and strategic defence ties

India is France’s top priority ahead of G7, with a focus on West Asia and strategic defence ties, signaling strengthened bilateral ties influencing broader regional security.

International RelationsGS-II: Effect of policies and bilateral relations on foreign policyGS-II: International organizations and agreementsHindustan Times · India

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Indian sailor’s last call with family: ‘We got two warnings from the US Navy’

Indian seafarer killed as MT Settebello attacked near Strait of Hormuz amid US-led blockade; two warnings from US Navy reported by family.

International RelationsGS-II: India and its neighborhood? (international relations)GS-II: Security challenges and their managementGS-III: Disaster Management (sea/ship incidents)Indian Express · India

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Human contribution to global warming highest ever in 2025, says study

IGCC study says 2025 was among the warmest years on record and human activities contributed possibly the highest share of warming yet observed.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environment -Climate Change, Global Climate IndicatorsGS-II: Governance/IR - International climate policy contextIndian Express · India

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Solomon Islands says China security pact to remain secret

Solomon Islands says China security pact remains secret; the deal has sparked US-UK-Australia concerns over potential Chinese military presence in the South Pacific. New Solomons government pledges parliamentary oversight on treaties.

International RelationsGS-II: India and its neighborhood, bilateral relationsGS-II: Effect of external factors on Internal security (security beyo nd) and international organizationsThe Hindu · International

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Opening delayed for U.S.-Canada bridge threatened by Trump

Opening of Gordie Howe Bridge between Canada and the U.S. delayed to resolve outstanding issues; bridge financed by Canada and jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, amid past Trump criticism.

International RelationsGS-II: EU/Canada/US relations? (IR diplomacy, bilateral ties)GS-III: Infrastructure/Trade? (not direct)The Hindu · International

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UN mission in Afghanistan confirms death toll of 13 civilians in Pakistani airstrikes

UNAMA confirms 13 civilian deaths from Pakistani airstrikes inside Afghanistan; calls for de-escalation and humanitarian access amid ongoing cross-border hostilities.

International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral & multilateral relations, regional security, UN & peacekeepingGS-III: Disaster management (cross-border impact), International institutionsThe Hindu · International

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22 countries tell Iran to stop attacks 'on our soil'

Around 22 countries urged Iran to halt attacks on foreign soil, condemning IRGC-linked activities and cross-border plots targeting dissidents and communities; highlights Iran’s malign actions and international diplomatic pushback.

International RelationsGS-II: International RelationsGS-II: Security and Defence (relevant to IR)The Hindu · International

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U.K. Defence Secretary John Healey quits over low funding

UK Defence Secretary resigns over insufficient defence funding; highlights defence expenditure trajectory and NATO/Defence Investment Plan commitments amid broader security challenges.

International RelationsGS-II: International Institutions, Bilateral and multilateral relationsGS-II: Government policies and international relations (defence policy implications)The Hindu · International

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What Delhi HC ruled in quashing NewsClick case on foreign funding, cheating

Delhi High Court quashes FIR and ED case against NewsClick relating to alleged FDI violations, calling continuation of proceedings an abuse of law; raises issues of press freedom and regulatory action.

PolityGS-II: Indian Constitution, statutory bodies, judiciaryGS-III: General problems of governance, corruption and scamsIndian Express · Explained

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