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UPSC current affairs — 26 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.

West Asia war LIVE: 'Very strong' nuclear verification needed in Iran after war, says IAEA head

IAEA chief calls for strong nuclear verification in Iran amid ongoing Middle East tensions; reports indicate Iran's uranium stockpile near 60% enrichment and questions over IAEA inspections following a stalled 2015 deal and recent attacks near Hormuz.

International RelationsGS-II: International Relations, Bilateral/Multilateral agreementsGS-III: Science and Technology- developments in nuclear energy and non-proliferationThe Hindu · International

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Supreme Court sought trauma care system to curb road deaths: Why are states dragging their feet?

Supreme Court urged a unified trauma care architecture to curb road deaths; states/UTs lag due to inter-agency coordination gaps, multiple departments, and missing SOPs, despite directives for a common emergency number, GPS ambulances, Good Samaritan law, trauma registry, and rescue protocol.

Disaster ManagementGS-III: Disaster management, Disaster response systemsGS-II: Governance, Indian Polity & Constitution (SC directions and state compliance)Indian Express · Explained

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Government Operationalises Jan Vishwas Act Reforms in Health Sector; Rationalises Minor Offences under Drugs, Cosmetics and Food Safety Laws

India operationalises Jan Vishwas Act reforms in health sector, decriminalising minor offences under Drugs & Cosmetics and Food Safety laws to ease doing business while preserving public health safeguards.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance reforms, transparency, and accountabilityGS-III: Public administration and governance reformsPIB India

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From Enterprise to Empowerment: The MSME Story

PIB highlights MSMEs as engines of growth through reforms, digitalisation and targeted support, underscoring their role in employment, manufacturing and exports as India moves toward Viksit Bharat 2047.

EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy and Issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS-II: Government Policies and InterventionsPIB India

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Sarbananda Sonowal Underscores ₹5,028 Crore Development Pipeline as Mumbai Port Marks 154th Foundation Day

Mumbai Port marks 154th foundation with a ₹5,028 crore development pipeline spanning infrastructure, waterfront development and modernization, signaling the Centre’s push for modern, sustainable maritime infrastructure under Viksit Bharat 2047.

EconomyGS-III: Economic DevelopmentGS-II: Governance, Transparency & accountabilityPIB India

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India Reaffirms Commitment to Women-Led Development at SCO Women’s Forum 2026, Bishkek

India reaffirms its commitment to women-led development within SCO, highlighting Mission Shakti, Mission Poshan 2.0, and women’s economic leadership as part of a Viksit Bharat by 2047.

International RelationsGS-II: bilateral and multilateral relations, India's foreign policyGS-III: Indian economy and social development may intersect with female-led developmentPIB India

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Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan to Preside Over 'MSME Day 2026- Udyami Bharat' on 27th June 2026 at Dr Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi

Vice President to preside over MSME Day 2026 to highlight MSME ecosystem, launches digital platforms to strengthen MSMEs.

EconomyGS-II: Government policies and interventions for developmentPIB India

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Monsoon deficit and India’s agricultural vulnerability: In graphics

Monsoon deficit (43% below normal for June) risks agricultural output; government considers contingency measures and crop-shifting to lower-water crops like pulses to cope with drought and El Niño implications.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Disaster Management / Environment & EcologyGS-III: Agriculture and agro-climatic risksThe Hindu · National

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Development of villages is key to building a prosperous Punjab: Bhagwant Singh Mann

Punjab govt to grant ₹10,000 monthly honorarium to village Sarpanches from Aug 15, highlighting grassroots empowerment and rural governance.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance and Public PolicyGS-III: Welfare schemes and provisions (Rural development)The Hindu · National

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Work like soldiers for local body poll win: Chandrababu Naidu to TDP cadre in Kurnool

Chandrababu Naidu urges TDP cadre to work like soldiers for local body polls, stressing grassroots outreach and front-line leadership in Kurnool; ties to governance and development initiatives.

PolityGS-II: Governance, Constitution, PolityGS-III: Welfare schemes, Local governanceThe Hindu · National

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