Current Affairs for Exams

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08 Jun 2026

13 articles
Economy

Recycling Gold: India’s Opportunity to Cut Import Dependence

With gold prices surging and the current account under pressure, an editorial argues India should recycle its vast domestic gold stock instead of relying on …

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Science & Tech

Solar Storms and Auroras: Why the Northern Lights Reached Indian Skies

A strong solar storm on 8 June 2026 brought auroras to high-altitude parts of India such as Ladakh and the upper Himalayas. The explainer covers …

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Defence & Security

Zojila Tunnel: A Strategic Game-Changer for Ladakh Connectivity

The 13.14-km Zojila Tunnel will give Ladakh year-round road connectivity, replacing the Zojila Pass that stays shut for about six months each winter. It is …

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Defence & Security

SIPRI Yearbook 2026: India’s Nuclear Arsenal Estimated at Around 190 Warheads

SIPRI’s Yearbook 2026, released on 8 June 2026, estimated India’s nuclear arsenal at around 190 warheads, with modernisation focused on longer-range systems. It flagged the …

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Environment

Great Nicobar Project: Weighing Strategy Against Ecology

The Rs 91,000-crore Great Nicobar project faces scrutiny over whether its strategic case justifies clearing ecologically rich rainforest. Reviews questioned its strategic objectives and refused …

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Environment

Bonn Mid-Year Climate Talks Open With Fossil Fuels and Adaptation on Agenda

UN mid-year climate talks opened in Bonn on 8 June 2026, focusing on implementing the Global Stocktake, just transition and adaptation finance ahead of COP31 …

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International Relations

The Trust Deficit in India–Bangladesh Relations

Over a hundred days into the Tarique Rahman government, India–Bangladesh ties remain strained despite Indian diplomatic outreach. Dhaka wants restrictive trade and visa steps reversed, …

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International Relations

Mauritius Says It Has Received No US Proposal on Chagos Islands

Mauritius said on 8 June 2026 it had received no US proposal to buy the Chagos Islands and reiterated that its sovereignty over the archipelago …

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International Relations

US Court Strikes Down $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee as Unlawful

A US federal court struck down the Trump administration’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee on 8 June 2026, calling it an unlawful tax. The decision is …

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International Relations

Iran and Israel Trade Fresh Strikes; India Urges De-escalation in West Asia

Iran and Israel traded fresh direct strikes over 7–8 June 2026 before Iran announced a halt. India expressed deep concern and urged immediate de-escalation and …

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Economy

Why RBI Is Reviving the FCNR(B) Swap Scheme to Attract Foreign Inflows

The RBI is weighing a revival of the FCNR(B) deposit swap scheme to attract foreign currency and support the rupee. The same tool brought in …

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Economy

Centre Meets 4.4% Fiscal Deficit Target for FY26 Despite Subsidy Surge

The Centre met its 4.4%-of-GDP fiscal deficit target for FY26 even as the fertiliser subsidy bill surged to about Rs 2.1 lakh crore. The target …

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Economy

India Records 0.7% Current Account Surplus in Q4 FY26

India reported a current account surplus of 0.7% of GDP in Q4 FY26, reversing the previous quarter’s deficit, on the back of strong services exports …

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07 Jun 2026

7 articles
Science & Tech

Shigellosis Outbreak in Kerala: 85 Confirmed Cases Reported, Preventive Measures Underway

Kerala has reported 85 confirmed shigellosis cases as of June 7, 2026, across districts including Wayanad and Kozhikode. Two children have died. Health authorities have …

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Social Issues

Govt Cuts Subsidised LPG Cylinders Under Ujjwala Yojana From 9 to 4

The Centre has cut subsidised LPG refills under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana from nine to four a year, alongside a Rs 29 price hike, …

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International Relations

West Asia Crisis Deepens: Iran-Israel Missile Exchange Resumes as 100-Day War Strains Oil Routes

On 7 June 2026 Iran fired missiles at Israel for the first time since the April ceasefire, after Israeli strikes on Beirut. With the war …

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International Relations

North Korea Calls Its Nuclear Status a 'Line of No Retreat' Ahead of Chinese President's Visit

On 7 June 2026, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's sister called the country's nuclear-weapons status a 'line of no retreat', just before a visit …

UPSC STATE_PCS DEFENCE
Economy

OPEC+ Raises July Oil Output Target by 1.88 Lakh Barrels a Day

On 7 June 2026, the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations agreed to raise its July crude output target by 1,88,000 barrels a day, the fourth …

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Geography

5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Near Bhutan Shakes North Bengal and the Northeast

A moderate 5.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Punakha in Bhutan on the night of 7 June 2026, shaking North Bengal, Sikkim, Assam and Kolkata. With …

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Economy

Why Central Banks Are Buying Gold and What It Means for the US Dollar

Central banks now hold more gold than US Treasury bonds for the first time in recent memory. This explainer breaks down why nations are stockpiling …

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