Current Affairs for Exams

Daily current affairs curated for government exam preparation

12 Jun 2026

6 articles
Environment

Why Indian Cities Need More Shade: The Urban Heat Island and Climate Inequality

Indian cities are heating faster than rural areas due to the urban heat island effect, and the burden falls hardest on the poor and outdoor …

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Social Issues

Should India Pay Families to Have More Children? Understanding the Fertility Debate

India's fertility rate has fallen below the replacement level, prompting some southern states to offer cash incentives for larger families. Experts are divided, with many …

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International Relations

India and Israel Set to Resume Free Trade Agreement Talks After July

India and Israel are expected to resume free trade agreement talks after July 2026, reviving a pact discussed for over a decade. An FTA lowers …

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Polity & Governance

Anti-Defection Law Explained: The Tenth Schedule and the Speaker's Role in Disqualification

The Anti-Defection Law in the Tenth Schedule lets legislators be disqualified for defecting, with an exception only for a two-thirds party merger. The Speaker decides …

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Polity & Governance

Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls: How Voter Lists Are Updated

The Election Commission is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in several States, updating voter lists through fresh drafts and house-to-house verification. …

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Polity & Governance

Higher Education and Indian Federalism: How the Centre and States Share Power

Higher education in India is governed under the Concurrent List, giving both the Centre and the States law-making power. In practice, bodies like the UGC …

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