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UPSC current affairs — 30 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.

Trade liberalisation meets carbon tariffs as India eyes EU market [Commentary]

India-EU FTA signed; India eyes EU market with liberalisation and carbon tariffs considerations ongoing; significant for trade policy and climate-related tariff discussions.

International RelationsGS-II: India's relations with neighbouring and major powers;贸易 and tariff policy; Multilateral and bilateral trade agreements; Climate change and trade relevant provisionsGS-III: Economic reforms, Public policy; Environmental economics; International trade and tariffsGS-I: Constitutional framework for federal relations in trade and commerce (Interstate/Intergovernmental dynamics) (contextual) Mongabay India

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Nine Years of GST: Simplifying Taxation, Strengthening India

Nine years of GST mark a major reform in India's indirect tax system, moving to a unified framework and enabling a common national market, with ongoing reforms post-2025 to simplify rates and processes.

EconomyGS-II: Government schemes & reformsGS-III: Economy – Taxation, Tax reformsPIB India

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Thermal signatures of three decades of solar storms at Earth reveal new clues for space weather forecasting

Indian researchers analyze three decades of ICME thermal evolution and its impact on space weather forecasting, aiding predictions of geomagnetic disturbances affecting communications and grids.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government policies and interventions for science & technologyGS-III: Science and technology developments; disaster management (space weather)PIB India

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National Task Force on Mental Health of Students and Prevention of Suicides in Higher Education Institutions, Conducts Field Visits to 30 HEIs across 10 States since May 2025

National Task Force on Mental Health of Students and Prevention of Suicides in Higher Education Institutions is conducting field visits and stakeholder consultations across India to address student mental health and suicides, with a final report due by Oct 2026.

SocietyGS-II: Issues relating to development and management of social sector or services relating to health, education, human resourcesGS-III: Issues relating to welfare schemes for vulnerable sections; mental healthPIB India

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Academic Bank of Credits and APAAR

ABC and APAAR: a unified digital academic ID system under UGC, enabling credit transfer and lifelong learning across Indian institutions; DigiLocker integration and nationwide access via CSCs.

Current AffairsGS-II: Governance (Education policy)GS-II: Education systems and reformsPIB India

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“TDB-DST Supports M/s Puretronics India Private Limited, Mumbai for Commercialization of India’s First Contactless Programmable Load Measurement System”

DST's Technology Development Board funds Puretronics India to commercialize India’s first fully contactless programmable load measurement system (LMO) for industrial automation, boosting domestic capabilities in advanced industrial electronics.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government policies and interventions in science & technologyGS-III: Science and technology: developments and applicationsPIB India

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29th National Conference on E-Governance Begins in Jaipur Tomorrow

Jaipur hosts the 29th National Conference on e-Governance with theme AI-enabled, data-driven, secure digital governance; awards to be conferred and exhibits covering digital governance initiatives.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance, Public Policy, Issues relating to Development and Management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health, Education, WelfareGS-III: Indian Economy (issues of governance, digital governance)PIB India

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GENERAL DHIRAJ SETH TAKES OVER AS THE CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFF

General Dhiraj Seth takes over as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, marking a leadership transition in the Indian Army.

SecurityGS-II: Governance, Polity, SecurityGS-III: Internal Security, National SecurityPIB India

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Regional industries must become partners in Viksit Bharat journey: Raksha Mantri at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference

Raksha Mantri urges regional industries to partner in 'Viksit Bharat' by turning regional strengths into national capabilities and local innovations into global competitiveness at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conference.

GovernanceGS-II: Govt policies and interventions for developmentGS-III: Economic planning and development, Government schemesPIB India

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केंद्रीय मंत्री श्री शिवराज सिंह चौहान ने मुख्यमंत्री श्री नायब सिंह सैनी के साथ हरियाणा में “खेत बचाओ अभियान” के समापन समारोह में सहभागिता की

Union Agriculture Minister participated in the closing ceremony of 'Khet Bachao Abhiyan' in Haryana and announced turning it into a mission focused on sustainable farming, balanced fertilizer use, natural farming and soil health.

AgricultureGS-III: Agriculture and allied sectorsGS-III: Environment and EcologyPIB India

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