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UPSC current affairs — 23 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.

The hidden climate cost of everyday life in India

India faces rising climate-related costs impacting daily living, with heatwaves and erratic monsoons driving higher food, energy, and healthcare expenses; potential inflation and GDP impact noted by economists and World Bank projections.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Disaster Management or Environmental Pollution/Climate ChangeGS-III: Indian Economy (inflation, GDP impacts)The Hindu · Business

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From farms to factories, trade pact with the UK opens new opportunities in India

India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) opens market access for Indian goods in the UK, aims to boost labour-intensive sectors and job creation, aligning with Viksit Bharat 2047. In force from July 15, it eliminates tariffs on ~99% of tariff lines.

International RelationsGS-II: International Relations, India’s relations with other countriesGS-III: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and management of public enterprisesIndian Express · Opinion

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India Becomes World’s Top Ship Recycling Nation in 2025

India becomes the world’s top ship recycling nation in 2025, with 35.4% global share (UNCTAD), ahead of schedule under Maritime India Vision 2030; reflects reforms in maritime policy and ease of doing business.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environmental conservation and policiesGS-II: Governance and social sector initiatives (Policies & reforms)PIB India

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Resilient Supply Chains: Four Fertilizer Ships Successfully Cross Strait of Hormuz to Bolster Indian Agri-Stocks

Four fertilizer ships cross the Strait of Hormuz to bolster India’s agri-stock buffers for Kharif 2026, enhancing fertilizer security with imports of urea, DAP, and sulphur; current stock stands at 196.08 Lakh tonnes as of 22 June 2026.

EconomyGS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population; Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the StatesGS-III: Economy, Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentPIB India

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Government Committed to Reforms to Make India a Globally Competitive Tourism Destination: Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

Union Tourism Minister announces reform agenda to make India a globally competitive tourism destination; high-level industry consultation on ease of doing business in tourism and hospitality underway.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance, Welfare schemes, Government policiesGS-III: Economy (issues relating to tourism, investment climate)PIB India

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Government invites application for selection for post of Chairperson & two members in National Sports Board

Government invites applications for Chairperson and two members of the National Sports Board under the National Sports Governance Act 2025 and Rules 2026, establishing NSB as central authority for board recognition and governance compliance.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance, Constitution, Policy decisionsGS-II: Statutory bodies and governance frameworksPIB India

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Two-Day National Chintan Shivir on Environment-Related Trade Measures and FTAs Begins in New Delhi

India hosts a national workshop on environment-related non-tariff measures (NTMs) in trade and FTAs to assess climate/environmental trade rules and their impact on export competitiveness within WTO/FTAs.

Environment & EcologyGS-II: Environment and Ecology related policies and international trade rulesGS-III: Environmental regulations and NTMs affecting tradePIB India

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Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar

Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar honors exceptional children aged 5–18 across six categories, presented by the President, tying youth excellence to Veer Bal Diwas.

SocietyGS-II: Governance related schemes and initiativesGS-III: Issues related to social development and welfare schemesPIB India

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Prime Minister shares highlights of his address at Republic Summit 2026

PM Modi shares highlights of Republic Summit 2026; claims against Maoist influence and focus on mid-class ease of living, Development under nation-first vision.

PoliticsGS-II: Democratic governance and public policy; Government schemes and measuresGS-II: International relations (India's stance, internal security relation context)PIB India

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Haj Policy 2027 announced; Haj Committee of India invites applications from prospective pilgrims

Haj Policy 2027 announced; Haj Committee of India invites applications for Haj-2027 with a 70:30 quota split between the committee and private sector; online application portals opened. Govt may seek to increase overall Haj quota.

GovernanceGS-II: Government policies and interventionsGS-II: Welfare schemes and governanceGS-III: Issues related to society, vulnerable sectionsPIB India

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