UPSC Current Affairs for 19ᵗʰ June 2026
NFHS-6 Reveals Progress Amid Nutrition Challenges The recently released National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) presents a mixed picture of India’s nutrition landscape. While improvements in stunting, institutional deliveries, vaccination coverage, and healthcare access indicate significant progress, persistent challenges in infant feeding practices, dietary diversity, maternal care burdens, and processed food consumption continue to hinder efforts […]
UPSC Current Affairs for 18ᵗʰ June 2026
The RBI and Its Growing Fiscal Role The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently transferred a record surplus of ₹2.87 lakh crore to the Union Government for FY26. While this strengthens government finances and provides fiscal space, it also highlights the RBI’s evolving role beyond monetary management. The growing significance of reserve management earnings raises […]
UPSC Current Affairs for 17ᵗʰ June 2026
Five Solutions Indian Cities Need to Stop Fighting for Water Week After Week Urban water scarcity has become a recurring crisis across Indian cities, with residents facing dry taps, tanker dependence, and declining groundwater levels every summer. Rapid urbanization, poor water management, shrinking water bodies, and inadequate infrastructure have transformed seasonal shortages into a structural […]
UPSC Current Affairs for 16ᵗʰ June 2026
In West Asia Pause, Questions for India, Especially About Its Place at the Table The recent pause in the Iran-Israel conflict has temporarily reduced tensions in West Asia, but it has also exposed critical questions about India’s strategic influence in the region. Despite deep economic, energy, and diaspora linkages with West Asia, India found itself […]
UPSC Current Affairs for 15ᵗʰ June 2026
The ‘Seven-Point IQ Opportunity’ for Indian Children India has made significant progress in reducing child mortality, improving nutrition, and expanding early childhood services through the Anganwadi system. However, emerging evidence suggests that nutrition alone is insufficient for optimal cognitive development. Research indicates that combining nutrition, health care, sanitation, and early stimulation can substantially improve learning […]
UPSC Current Affairs for 12ᵗʰ June 2026
R&D Underspending in India: Systemic and Cultural Causes Research and Development (R&D) is a critical driver of innovation, productivity, industrial competitiveness, and long-term economic growth. Despite being one of the world’s largest economies, India’s R&D expenditure remains around 0.6–0.7% of GDP, significantly lower than major innovation-driven economies. The challenge is not attributable to a single […]
UPSC Current Affairs for 11ᵗʰ June 2026
Argumentative Indian must also listen, spirit of samvad must not be lost India possesses a rich tradition of samvad (constructive dialogue and exchange of ideas) rooted in ancient philosophical debates. However, contemporary public discourse increasingly prioritizes winning arguments over understanding diverse perspectives. In a complex and interconnected world, preserving the spirit of samvad is essential […]
UPSC Current Affairs for 10ᵗʰ June 2026
China’s Role in the International Order Amid rising geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and shifts in global power balances, China is increasingly presenting itself as a major stakeholder in the international order. Recent visits by leaders of the United States, Russia, France, and the United Kingdom highlight China’s growing diplomatic importance. Through its emphasis on multilateralism, […]
UPSC Current Affairs for 9ᵗʰ June 2026
Accelerating India’s Solar Energy Transition India has emerged as one of the world’s fastest-growing renewable energy markets, with solar power accounting for nearly 30% of the country’s installed electricity capacity. To accelerate the transition towards clean energy and enhance energy security, the government has launched flagship schemes such as PM Surya Ghar Yojana and PM-KUSUM. […]
UPSC Current Affairs for 8ᵗʰ June 2026
Northeast India: From Borderland to Strategic Resource Frontier India’s Northeast has traditionally been viewed through the lens of border security, insurgency, and connectivity challenges. However, the growing importance of critical minerals is transforming the region into a strategic resource frontier. Rich deposits of lithium, cobalt, graphite, nickel, and rare earth elements are bringing the Northeast […]
