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UPSC current affairs — 20 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.

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Prohibits Manufacture, Sale and Distribution of 16 Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) in Public Interest

Union Health Ministry bans 16 irrational fixed-dose combinations to promote rational drug use, following Supreme Court directions and DTAB expert review.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance and Problems and their Solutions; Health policiesGS-III: Science and Technology- developments and their impact on societyPIB India

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India to assume Vice-Presidency of the Financial Action Task Force for the first time

India will hold the FATF Vice-Presidency for the first time (July 2026–June 2027), signaling its leadership role in global AML/CFT efforts and expanding India's influence on international financial standards.

International RelationsGS-II: الدولية relations and governanceGS-III: Government policies and interventionsPIB India +1 sources

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Police, probe agencies get app to scan fingerprints on the go

National crime data integration expands via Abhigyan app linking portable fingerprint scanners to NAFIS for real-time criminal checks.

SecurityGS-II: Governance, SecurityGS-III: Disaster Management, Internal SecurityThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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NEET-UG re-exam: Nationwide mock drill under way; security tightened

Nationwide mock drill and tightened security conducted ahead of NEET-UG 2026 re-exam; NTA and security agencies coordinating to ensure smooth conduct.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance and AdministrationGS-III: SecurityGS-Prelims: General Awareness – Polity and GovernanceThe Hindu · National +1 sources

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Scientists, environmentalists, policy experts raise concerns over SC-appointed panel on Aravallis

Experts question independence of SC-appointed panel reviewing Aravalli delineation; panel memo due Aug 31, 2026, raising environmental governance concerns.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environment and Biodiversity ConservationGS-II: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social JusticeThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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Union Minister of State (PP) holds bilateral talks with Minister of the Interior and Safety of the Republic of Korea in New Delhi

India and the Republic of Korea reaffirm commitment to deepening cooperation in digital governance and public administration during bilateral talks in New Delhi.

International RelationsGS-II: India's relations with other countries; Governance and public administrationGS-II: Bilateral relations, diplomacy, digital governance initiativesPIB India

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BJP busy shopping from other parties but common person can't afford necessities: Congress

Congress accuses the Modi government of mismanaging the economy amid high inflation and rising living costs; calls out BJP for prioritizing alliances over common people’s needs.

EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy - Inflation, Price stability, WPI/RPI transitionGS-II: Governance - Welfare schemes, Economic managementThe Hindu · National

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Karnataka open to talks with Tamil Nadu on Mekedatu project, says Irrigation Minister Ramalinga Reddy

Karnataka signals willingness for bilateral talks with Tamil Nadu on the Mekedatu project, asserting potential river-flow benefits; Tamil Nadu opposes via Assembly, while judiciary developments are noted.

Polity & GovernanceGS-II: Polity & Governance: federal relations, Centre-State dynamicsGS-III: Environment (disaster management not directly)The Hindu · National

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‘Nirbhay Chetna’ Rolled Out : To Sensitize Over 17.5 lakh Male Elected Representatives on Women Safety & Gender Equality Issues at the Grassroots

Ministry launches 'Nirbhay Chetna' to sensitize over 17.5 lakh male elected representatives on women safety and gender equality at the grassroots; aims to build a cadre of master trainers under the Nirbhaya Fund.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance, Social Justice and IRGS-III: Disaster Management, Welfare Schemes (Nirbhaya Fund)PIB India

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Mahindra Group companies also join the Government of India scheme to provide discounts for the replacement of old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR

Mahindra group signs MoU to participate in the Delhi-NCR vehicle replacement scheme, offering discounts on trucks/buses; includes govt subsidies and tax incentives.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance (schemes, governance reforms, government policies and interventions)GS-III: Economic development and sustainability (incentives, subsidies, public procurement, transport policy)PIB India

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