UPSC Current Affairs for 2026-06-22

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• Government prepares to notify Western Ghats eco sensitive areas in at least three statesEnvironment and Ecology · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Centre set to notify Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas in states where consensus is reached, after 12 years of deliberation. Syllabus Connection: Environment and Ecology: Conservation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Biodiversity, Western Ghats. Exam Relevance: Highlights the ten
• Amid global uncertainties, parliamentary panel to study evolving economic conditions in IndiaEconomy · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance to examine 'Evolving Economic Conditions in India' amid global uncertainties. Syllabus Connection: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development, and employment. Exam Relevance: Highlights the role
• Why have India’s statistical databases been upgraded? | ExplainedEconomy · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: India upgraded statistical databases after IMF gave a 'C' grade for national accounts quality. Syllabus Connection: Indian Economy: measurement of economic growth, GDP, IIP, inflation indices. Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on data quality, economic reforms, and policy credibility.
• GDP growth estimated at 7.7% in 2025-26, with Q4 growth hitting 7.8%Economy · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: India's GDP growth for FY 2025 26 estimated at 7.7%, with Q4 at 7.8%. Syllabus Connection: Indian Economy: Growth, sectoral performance, and macroeconomic indicators. Exam Relevance: Provides data for Mains answers on economic growth, sectoral trends, and policy impact. Core Issue India's
• Defection as merger: On politics, the wave of defectionsPolity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Six Shiv Sena UBT MPs seek to join Eknath Shinde faction, claiming merger under Tenth Schedule. Syllabus Connection: Polity: Anti defection law, Tenth Schedule, parliamentary democracy. Exam Relevance: Highlights misuse of merger exception in anti defection law, relevant for questions on p
• Right of way: On the right to walk on demarcated footpathsPolity and Governance · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Supreme Court reaffirmed right to walk on footpaths as fundamental right under Article 21. Syllabus Connection: Polity: Fundamental Rights, Judicial Activism; Governance: Urban Infrastructure, Pedestrian Safety. Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on right to life, urban governance, str
• Cyber scam hubs across Southeast Asia fuelled by human trafficking: APG reportSecurity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: APG report highlights Southeast Asia as hub for cyber scam hubs fuelled by human trafficking; India reports 6,998 rescues since 2022. Syllabus Connection: Security: linkages between organized crime, human trafficking, cyber fraud, and money laundering; International Relations: regional coo
• U.P. Muslim MPs urge government to refrain from targeted action on heritage structuresPolity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: U.P. Muslim MPs urge government to stop discriminatory demolitions of heritage structures, citing external criticism. Syllabus Connection: Polity: Fundamental Rights Article 25 28, Secularism, Centre State Relations; International Relations: External criticism and sovereignty. Exam Relevan
• Halt eviction of people settled in forests under British-era system, Assam govt. urgedPolity and Governance · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: AIUFWP urges Assam government to halt eviction of four taungya villages in Nagaon reserve forest. Syllabus Connection: Polity: Forest Rights Act, 2006; Governance: tribal rights and forest management. Exam Relevance: Highlights conflict between forest conservation and rights of traditional