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24 June 2026

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8/10

El Nino impact on agriculture

  • El Nino-induced delay in the southwest monsoon has resulted in rainfall being 43% below normal levels.
  • The Union Ministry of Agriculture has identified 315 districts as vulnerable to weak monsoon conditions.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 24-day story

8/10

Industrial decarbonisation editorial

  • India's net-zero emissions target is set for 2070, with industrial decarbonisation identified as a central pillar.
  • The 2022 First Biennial Transparency Report (BTR1) indicates that the industrial sector accounts for over 20% of India's total emissions.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

8/10

Public health policy editorial

  • Universal Health Coverage (UHC) aims to provide access to health services without financial hardship.
  • Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWC) initiative (2018) aimed to strengthen grassroots health infrastructure (SCs, PHCs, CHCs).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

8/10

FCRA Rules Amendment

  • The Union Home Ministry has amended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) 2010 Rules to introduce specific activity lists for NGOs under five categories: social, economic, educational, cultural, and religious.
  • NGOs must now disclose detailed information including specific activities, geographical scope, websites, social media accounts, and publications.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 18-day story

7/10

SEBI advertisement code proposal

  • SEBI has released a consultation paper proposing a common advertisement code for all regulated entities.
  • The primary objectives are to simplify advertisement regulations and reduce compliance costs for smaller entities.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Critical mineral blocks auction

  • The Union Mines Ministry has auctioned 10 critical and strategic mineral blocks under the seventh tranche of auctions.
  • A total of 56 out of 88 identified mineral blocks have been auctioned cumulatively across all tranches to date.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

7/10

RBI TReDS platform process

  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final directions to simplify the Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS) for MSMEs.
  • TReDS is an online platform designed to help MSMEs auction invoices or trade receivables to banks and financial institutions.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Karnataka electricity distribution licensing

  • Tata Power Company Limited (TPCL) has applied for electricity distribution licences in Karnataka, targeting areas currently served by State-owned Electricity Supply Companies (ESCOMs).
  • The initiative aligns with the Union government's push to introduce competition in electricity distribution.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Indian economy stress editorial

  • Index of Eight Core Industries grew by 0.5% in May 2026, the second-lowest growth in 21 months.
  • Core sector growth for the full financial year 2025-26 was 1.1%.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

7/10

Telegram ban and IT Act

  • The Union government blocked Telegram temporarily to protect the integrity of the NEET (UG) re-test.
  • The Delhi High Court upheld the ban by interpreting 'information' under Section 2(1)(v) of the IT Act, 2000, to include entire intermediary platforms.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

7/10

Diabetes care in India

  • South Asian populations exhibit unique diabetes characteristics: onset at lower Body Mass Index (BMI), higher visceral fat, and greater insulin resistance.
  • Key environmental drivers include high intake of refined carbohydrates and sedentary lifestyles.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Congress stance on US trade agreement

  • India and the U.S. are currently engaged in negotiations regarding a potential bilateral trade agreement.
  • The proposed framework involves India lowering tariffs on American agricultural and industrial products and increasing imports from the U.S.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 7-day story

7/10

BRICS NSAs meeting

  • BRICS National Security Advisers (NSAs) held a two-day meeting in India starting June 22.
  • India is set to hold the BRICS chairship in 2026.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Ladakh democratic guarantees protest

  • Ladakh districts of Leh and Kargil observed a shutdown protesting the Centre's failure to release accurate minutes of the May 22 meeting.
  • Key civil society groups involved include the Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) and the Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

7/10

West Bengal ration access issue

  • The Supreme Court advised petitioners to approach the Calcutta High Court regarding a West Bengal government order dated June 4.
  • The order links the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to eligibility for the Public Distribution System (PDS) and the Annapurna Yojana.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

CAG report on Kerala finances

  • Kerala's GSDP grew by 9.97% in 2024-25, but tax collection growth did not keep pace.
  • Revenue receipts recorded a negligible growth of 0.30% in 2024-25 compared to the previous year.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 6-day story

7/10

Bombay HC on drinking water in Melghat

  • The Bombay High Court has directed the Maharashtra government to formulate a comprehensive scheme to ensure access to potable drinking water for all citizens in the state.
  • The judicial intervention was prompted by petitions highlighting the lack of potable water in the tribal region of Melghat, which is also linked to issues of malnutrition among infants and mothers.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Himachal Pradesh concerns over MGNREGA replacement

  • The Central government has proposed replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the Viksit Bharat–Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G) scheme.
  • States are required to notify the new scheme by June 30 to remain eligible for budget allocations.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 17-day story

7/10

Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation Policy

  • The Delhi government has revised the cut-off date for eligibility under the Delhi Slum and JJ Cluster Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy, 2026.
  • The new cut-off date for eligibility is January 1, 2025, replacing the previous date of January 1, 2015.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

7/10

Stop Diarrhoea Campaign

  • The 'Stop Diarrhoea Campaign' focuses on preventing diarrhoea in children, particularly during the monsoon season.
  • Key preventive strategies include the promotion of Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) and zinc supplementation.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

India-China dialogue mechanism

  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Indian National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval held bilateral talks on the sidelines of the BRICS NSAs meeting in New Delhi.
  • China has proposed the acceleration of nearly 50 government-to-government dialogue mechanisms, most of which remain currently stalled.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 17-day story

6/10

IRDAI Policyholders’ Education and Protection Fund

  • The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is planning to establish a management panel to oversee the Policyholders’ Education and Protection Fund (PEPF).
  • The PEPF currently holds a corpus of approximately ₹800 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

6/10

Civil Services Exam design editorial

  • The Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination was introduced in 1979 based on the Kothari Committee’s recommendations as a screening mechanism.
  • The 2000 Alagh Committee recommended an optional paper for intellectual competence and the introduction of the Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Tamil Nadu power utilities financial health

  • Tamil Nadu has 78 State Public Sector Undertakings (SPSUs) with approximately 2.55 lakh employees.
  • A recent White Paper on public finances projects the accumulated debt of major SPSUs to reach ₹3.18 lakh crore by March 31, 2026.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 13-day story

6/10

India's technological innovation editorial

  • India has historically demonstrated strong technological vision and scientific capability but struggled to scale innovations into globally dominant industries.
  • Early initiatives like the Semiconductor Complex Limited (SCL, 1970s) and ECIL (1967) focused on strategic self-reliance rather than commercial global competitiveness.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Iran-US MoU impact on India

  • A 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between Iran and the United States on June 17.
  • The MoU has facilitated the movement of energy and fertilizer supplies to India through the Strait of Hormuz.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

6/10

Japanese PM visit to Delhi

  • Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit India for her first official visit.
  • The visit was originally scheduled to include a trip to Guwahati, Assam, from July 1-3.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

MSC Elsa 3 pollution in Kerala

  • The vessel MSC Elsa 3 sank off the Alappuzha coast in Kerala in May 2025.
  • The ship was carrying over 600 containers, including plastic nurdles and other hazardous cargo.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

6/10

Tamil Nadu government's federalism stance

  • Tamil Nadu government policy emphasizes a dual approach: political opposition to the Union government while maintaining administrative cooperation.
  • The state government advocates for 'cooperative federalism' and the protection of State autonomy.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

6/10

West Bengal anti-corruption legislation

  • Proposed legislative measure in West Bengal aims to confiscate and auction assets of individuals involved in corruption.
  • The objective is to deter corruption by moving beyond custodial sentences to the permanent seizure of assets.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

6/10

Delhi Building and Construction Workers Health Scheme

  • The Delhi Cabinet has approved the Delhi Building and Construction Workers Health Scheme.
  • The scheme provides cashless health coverage to registered construction workers and their families.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

5/10

AI hallucination and creativity

  • AI hallucination refers to models producing plausible but factually incorrect outputs, such as fabricated citations, legal cases, or quotes.
  • Large Language Models (LLMs) function via statistical pattern recognition rather than database retrieval, predicting the next word based on training data probabilities.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

CII chief on speed of doing business

  • CII President R. Mukundan emphasizes shifting focus from 'Ease of Doing Business' to 'Speed of Doing Business' to address friction points in industrial processes.
  • Private sector investment is reported to be increasing, with expectations of visibility in the near term.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 2-day story

5/10

FIFA World Cup quiz

  • FIFA World Cup records: Most goals in a single match, most minutes played in history, and unique award combinations (Golden Ball, Golden Boot, Golden Glove).
  • Historical trivia: India withdrew from the 1950 FIFA World Cup due to a disagreement over the mandatory requirement for players to wear boots.

1 min · 1 questions · 3 prelims

5/10

RSS legal status question

  • Legal Person: A being or entity capable of rights and bound by legal duties; classified as 'natural' (living human) or 'juridical/artificial' (created by law).
  • Juridical Person: Possesses legal rights and obligations distinct from its members (e.g., companies under the Companies Act, 2013).

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 2-day story

5/10

CJP account ban hearing

  • The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has summoned an individual for a physical hearing regarding the blocking of a social media account on X.
  • The hearing is conducted by an Inter-Ministerial Committee following an administrative appeal filed by the account holder against the blocking order.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

5/10

Delhi monsoon preparedness and waste management

  • Delhi government reported the removal of 3.4 million metric tons of silt from city drains to prepare for the monsoon season.
  • The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) utilizes the '311' mobile application for public reporting of incomplete desilting work.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 15-day story

5/10

Evacuation of vessels in Persian Gulf

  • The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has initiated a plan to evacuate stranded vessels and 11,000 seafarers from the Persian Gulf due to regional conflict.
  • The operation involves coordination between Iran, Oman, the United States, and the maritime industry.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 23-day story

4/10

Carbon isotopes in comet 3I/ATLAS

  • Comet 3I/ATLAS is the third interstellar object identified in our solar system.
  • Formed approximately 12 billion years ago, during a period of intense star formation when the universe was 13% of its current age.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Iran nuclear site inspection refusal

  • Iran has officially denied reports that it has agreed to allow International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors access to nuclear facilities damaged during the 2025 conflict.
  • Facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan were bombed by U.S. and Israeli forces during a 12-day war in mid-2025.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 54-day story

4/10

Square Yards unicorn status

  • Real estate consultant Square Yards has achieved unicorn status with a valuation exceeding $1 billion.
  • The company secured ₹900 crore ($95 million) in funding.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Global tech sell-off impact on Indian market

  • Nifty50 index declined by 1.16% to close at 23,824.1 points.
  • Broad-based market decline: over 2,000 stocks fell out of 3,399 traded.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Infosys AI opportunity

  • Infosys identifies a $300-400 billion AI-first services market opportunity by 2030.
  • Company is collaborating with 90% of its top 200 clients on AI integration.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Adani Mundra airport operations

  • Adani Group has commenced scheduled commercial flight operations at its captive airport in Mundra.
  • Operations are conducted under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), also known as Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Aurobindo Pharma acquisition of Lannett

  • Aurobindo Pharma has received U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) approval to acquire Lannett Company, a Pennsylvania-based generic pharmaceutical firm.
  • The transaction is valued at $250 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis, including normalised working capital.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Letters to the editor on safety and history

  • Fire Safety: Frequent fires in commercial complexes are attributed to faulty electrical wiring and poor enforcement of safety standards.
  • Accountability: Agencies responsible for public safety include the electrical inspectorate, urban development authorities, fire services, and local municipal bodies.

1 min · 3 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Monsoon onset in Mumbai

  • The southwest monsoon arrived in Mumbai on Tuesday, marking a 13-day delay from the normal onset date of June 10.
  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) confirmed the monsoon's advancement into the central Arabian Sea, parts of Maharashtra, Telangana, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, and Bihar.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 24-day story

4/10

Discourse on Dharma

  • Dharma is defined as the adherence to rules that maintain order and peace within specific contexts.
  • The concept of dharma is situational; actions considered wrong in one context (e.g., fighting in a family) may be considered right or necessary in another (e.g., fighting in an army).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

AAP MLA Chaitar Vasava conviction

  • A sessions court in Gujarat sentenced a sitting MLA and eight others to seven years of imprisonment.
  • The conviction relates to an incident from October 2023 involving the assault of forest officials and extortion.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Ujjain land scam allegations

  • Allegations of 'land scam' involving acquisition of 168 acres of land across 137 plots in Ujjain.
  • Timeframe of acquisitions: December 2023 to December 2025.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 3-day story

4/10

SC stay on Bowbazar blast convict release

  • The Supreme Court has stayed the Delhi High Court's order for the premature release of Rashid Khan, a convict in the 1993 Bowbazar blast case.
  • The 1993 blast resulted in 69 fatalities in Kolkata.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Lucknow fire incident SIT probe

  • A two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the fire incident in a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow's Aliganj area.
  • The incident resulted in at least 15 fatalities, primarily students, and five injuries.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 10-day story

4/10

Padma Awards presentation

  • The Padma Awards are among India's highest civilian honors, conferred in three categories: Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan, and Padma Shri.
  • The awards are presented by the President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan during civil investiture ceremonies.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Andhra Pradesh investment proposals

  • The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet has approved investment proposals totaling ₹34,000 crore.
  • The proposals were previously cleared by the State Investment Promotion Board (SIPB).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 6-day story

4/10

Anakapalli industrial unit blast

  • An explosion occurred at a Dakshin Energy unit in Parawada Industrial Park, Anakapalli district, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The incident resulted in two worker fatalities during the night shift.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

NCERT Kannada textbook controversy

  • NCERT has introduced a new Class 6 Kannada textbook (R3) as part of the three-language policy implementation.
  • The policy is being rolled out under the National Education Policy (NEP-2020) and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education (NCF-SE) 2023.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

BMC demolition drive in Andheri

  • The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) conducted a demolition drive in Andheri (West), Mumbai.
  • A total of 17 unauthorised commercial structures were demolished.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Madurai hill lamp lighting dispute

  • The Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order regarding the lighting of a lamp at a stone pillar (deepathoon) near a dargah on Thirupparankundram hill, Madurai.
  • The High Court Division Bench upheld a Single Judge Bench order directing the Subramaniya Swamy Temple management to light the Karthigai Deepam at the site.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

4/10

Trinamool Congress leadership dispute

  • The Election Commission (EC) serves as the regulatory authority for the registration and recognition of political parties in India.
  • Political parties are required to update the EC regarding changes in their organizational structure, including the appointment of office-bearers and national working committee members.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 7-day story

4/10

Jharkhand voter verification process

  • Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) has raised concerns regarding the voter verification process during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise.
  • The primary issue involves voters flagged as 'anomaly' or 'unmapped' in the electoral rolls.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

CBI arrest of former Haryana official

  • CBI arrested a former Principal Secretary of Haryana's School Education and Agriculture departments for alleged misappropriation of funds.
  • The case involves the diversion of ₹60.54 crore from government accounts held at IDFC First Bank, Chandigarh.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

4/10

Mehrauli abduction and murder case

  • An 11-year-old girl was abducted from a pavement in Mehrauli, Delhi, at approximately 5 a.m.
  • The accused, a 29-year-old cab driver, was arrested within six hours of the incident using CCTV footage and local intelligence.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

4/10

Ram Temple donation probe

  • The Uttar Pradesh government constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged irregularities in donations received by the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
  • The SIT submitted its preliminary report to the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) of the Uttar Pradesh government.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 28-day story

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