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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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India-New Zealand FTA, a modern trade partnership

India and New Zealand explore a modern Free Trade Agreement to deepen bilateral trade, going beyond tariffs to issues like certification, regulatory predictability, and services access; proposed investment commitments signal a broader strategic partnership.

International RelationsGS-II: bilateral/multilateral relations, treaties and agreementsGS-III: trade and economic policiesThe Hindu · Opinion

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New FCRA Rules and the Historical Debate on Religious Conversion in India

Union Home Ministry issues new FCRA rules restricting NGO foreign funding use; provisions cover religious places, sacred texts, pilgrim facilities, and ban proselytisation; context includes related tribal gathering in Delhi.

PolityGS-II: Government policies and interventionsGS-II: Statutory framework related to underpinnings of governanceIndian Express · Opinion

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SEBI rejects Anil Ambani settlement request over Reliance Infrastructure

SEBI has rejected settlement requests from Anil Ambani and Reliance Infrastructure over alleged mis-utilisation of funds, highlighting regulatory action and ongoing enforcement against group entities; case underscores corporate governance and market regulation dynamics in India.

Polity & ConstitutionGS-II: Polity and GovernanceGS-III: Economics (regulatory framework)The Hindu · Business

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81 years of the UN Charter: How did it come about?

News marks 81 years of the UN Charter, signed in 1945 by 50 nations, outlining aims for peace, development, and international cooperation; notes absence of environment/climate references.

International RelationsGS-II: India’s governance and international relationsGS-II: International organizations and treatiesIndian Express · Explained

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Government says passport is not proof of citizenship. What is?

Opinion piece discusses citizenship proof, passport vs. citizenship, estoppel, and historical cases affecting citizen status in India; raises questions on how citizenship is determined and its legal implications.

PolityGS-II: Polity and Governance - Citizenship and related issuesGS-II: Indian Constitution and CitizenshipIndian Express · Opinion

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Middlemen offer Iranian oil to Indian refiners after U.S. waiver, sources say

Iranian oil may flow to India post-US waiver; NIOC and traders approaching Indian refiners with potential discounted crude, signaling energy-security and geopolitics implications.

International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral relations, Global geopoliticsGS-III: Economic developments, Energy securityThe Hindu · Business

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Expert Explains | Why govt banned 16 combination drugs, from antibiotics to aloe vera creams

The government bans 16 fixed-dose combination drugs deemed irrational due to lack of scientific justification, citing concerns over antimicrobial resistance and unnecessary pharmaceutical exposure.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Governance and polity related to health regulationGS-III: Science and technology developments; Health and disease managementIndian Express · Explained

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Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Bengal, CM Suvendu Adhikari says

West Bengal Chief Minister claims Uniform Civil Code will be implemented in Bengal, announcing a committee and upcoming details in the Assembly.

PolityGS-II: Polity and GovernanceGS-II: Indian Constitution (amendments, acts, reforms)LiveMint · Politics

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