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UPSC current affairs — 21 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.

Do the police need court permission for further investigation after filing the final report?

Supreme Court reiterates that magistrate permission is required to reopen or further investigate after a closure report; clarifies CrPC Section 173(8) and reliance on Bhajan Lal in civil-dispute scenarios.

Polity & ConstitutionGS-II: Indian Constitution, Statutory interpretation, Legal issues involving criminal procedureGS-IV: Ethics (if relevant to governance)The Hindu · National

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India is now fourth largest economy, says govt.

India becomes the world’s fourth-largest economy with $4.18 trillion; growth remains robust with Q2 2025-26 GDP at 8.2%, positioning India to potentially reach the third-largest by 2030.

EconomyGS-III: Indian EconomyGS-Prelims: Economic indicators and growthThe Hindu · Business

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi commissions three indigenously designed and built naval ships – INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray at Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port, Kolkata, West Bengal

PM Modi commissions three indigenously designed naval ships INS Dunagiri, INS Sanshodhak and INS Agray at Kolkata; marks push for domestic shipbuilding and hydrography capabilities.

Science & TechnologyGS-III: Disaster ManagementGS-II: Governance (policies and schemes)PIB India +1 sources

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West Asia war LIVE updates: U.S. Vice President JD Vance arrives in Switzerland for Iran talks

US VP Vance travels for Iran talks; Pakistan PM and military head in Switzerland for U.S.-Iran discussions amid West Asia crisis.

International RelationsGS-II: International RelationsGS-III: SecurityThe Hindu · International

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ED attaches over ₹1,000-crore assets in Goa 'illegal' iron ore mining case

ED attaches assets worth over ₹1,000 crore in Goa illegal iron ore mining case involving AVS Group, highlighting money laundering probe and link to illicit mining after 2007 as per Goa mining judgments.

EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy — issues relating to governance, scams, and enforcementGS-II: Governance, Transparency & Accountability (ED actions, anti-money laundering)The Hindu · National +1 sources

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Trump threatens to charge U.S. tolls in Strait of Hormuz if final Iran deal not reached in 60 days

US sanctions Iran-related tolls threat over interim Iran deal; talks in Switzerland with Qatari mediation amid Strait of Hormuz tension.

International RelationsGS-II: India's relations with other countries, bilateral/multilateral agreementsGS-III: Security challenges in global contextThe Hindu · International +1 sources

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Punjab Police busts gangster module linked to foreign-based handlers; three held

Punjab Police busted a gangster module tied to foreign-based handlers; three operatives arrested with foreign-made pistols and ammunition; FIR registered and investigation ongoing.

Internal SecurityGS-II: Security challenges and their management; cyber/organised crimeGS-III: Disaster/Crime management; Internal securityThe Hindu · National

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Why have India’s statistical databases been upgraded? | Explained

India upgraded its statistical databases after a poor IMF rating, revising GDP, GVA, IIP and other indicators to improve timeliness and accuracy.

EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy and governanceGS-II: Government policies and interventions (statistical systems)The Hindu · Business

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Amid global uncertainties, parliamentary panel to study evolving economic conditions in India

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance to study evolving economic conditions in India for 2025-26, including growth, inflation, employment, fiscal management, and global impacts.

EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resourcesGS-II: Government policies and interventions for developmentGS-II: Issues relating to growth and employmentThe Hindu · National

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U.S. Vice-President Vance arrives in Switzerland to launch talks with Iran on its nuclear programme

US VP arrives in Switzerland to push talks with Iran on nuclear programme; 60-day sprint to finalize technical details amid regional tensions and Strait of Hormuz developments.

International RelationsGS-II: International relations and diplomacyGS-III: Effect of policy decisions on economy and securityThe Hindu · International

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