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UPSC current affairs — 22 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.

India’s Emerging Technology Ecosystem

PIB backgrounder outlines India’s rise as a global tech power through DPI, indigenous innovation, startups, and key tech sectors (AI, semiconductors, quantum, supercomputing, cloud, cybersecurity). Links to Viksit Bharat 2047 and international partnerships.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government schemes and initiatives in technologyGS-III: Science and technology developments and their applicationsPIB India

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AI's hidden thirst: The path India must follow

AI's hidden thirst: India must chart a path for responsible and scalable AI development, shaping policy, ethics, and ecosystem growth.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government policies for science and techGS-III: Science and technology developmentsEconomic Times · Top Stories

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A 10 per cent rule for sustainable development

Opinion piece proposing a simple ecological threshold or 10% rule to limit environmental degradation costs in India, urging credible benchmarks alongside EIAs, forest clearances, and Green GDP concepts.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environment and EcologyGS-II: Governance (Policy/Regulation)Indian Express · Opinion

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Core sector growth slows to 0.5% in May 2026, second-slowest in 21 months

India’s core sector growth slowed to 0.5% in May 2026, marking the second-slowest pace in 21 months, with five of eight sectors contracting and crude oil, natural gas, and refinery products driving the weakness.

EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to growth, development and employmentGS-III: Environment, Ecology and Disaster ManagementThe Hindu · Business

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April Net FDI jumps to $6.6 billion, highest in nearly five years

April 2026 net FDI positive at $6.6 bn, highest in ~5 years, driven by a 65% surge in gross inflows; indicates improved investor sentiment and notable inflows from Japan, Singapore, Mauritius; outflows also rising.

EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employmentGS-2: Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice (policies affecting economy may touch on governance)The Hindu · Business

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US trade chief to visit India for interim deal discussions

US trade chief to visit India for interim deal discussions to deepen economic ties and address market access issues ahead of a comprehensive trade pact.

International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral relations, Trade policyGS-III: Economy and tradeLiveMint · Economy

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What makes replacing the UK Prime Minister so simple? The constitutional process, for one

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns; leadership contest triggers replacement process and potential consequential political shifts in UK government and Labour Party.

PolityGS-II: Indian Constitution, Governance, International RelationsGS-II: Current AffairsIndian Express · Explained +1 sources

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RBI flags risks if West Asia peace deal fails, says India remains strong

RBI warns of risks to energy security and global trade routes if a West Asia peace deal collapses; India remains resilient amid easing US-Iran tensions.

International RelationsGS-II: Effect of external factors on economy and governanceGS-II: India’s relations with other countries and regional groupingsLiveMint · Economy

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In her first India trip as Japan PM, Sanae Takaichi likely to visit Guwahati on July 1-3

Japan PM Sanae Takaichi to visit India (Guwahati) July 1–3; aims to deepen India-Japan economic security, defence cooperation and investment under Act East policy.

International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral relationsGS-III: Indian diplomacy and strategic affairsIndian Express · India

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Why Subhas Chandra Bose broke with the Congress to found Forward Bloc

Explains Subhas Chandra Bose's split from the Congress and the formation of the Forward Bloc in 1939-40, marking a shift toward a more militant, socialist anti-imperialist platform and its significance in the freedom movement.

HistoryGS-II: History of India and its societyGS-III: Indian Economy and social development (historical context)Indian Express · Explained

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