UPSC Current Affairs for 2026-06-29

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• IMD says wait for monsoon may be over in 5-6 days even as Delhi, Uttar Pradesh reel under heatGeography · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: IMD forecasts monsoon advance into northern India in 5 6 days amid delayed onset and heatwave conditions. Syllabus Connection: Geography: Indian monsoon mechanism, onset variability, and associated heatwaves. Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on monsoon dynamics, climate variability,
• The Delhi-Dhaka thaw is welcome. It must be built onInternational Relations · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: India Bangladesh ties thaw after post Hasina chill, with visa resumption and high level meetings. Syllabus Connection: India and its neighbourhood relations; bilateral, regional and global groupings involving India. Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on India's neighbourhood policy, Ac
• सेशेल्स के राष्ट्रपति के साथ संयुक्त प्रेस वतव्य के दौरान प्रधानमंत्री का प्रेस वतव्यInternational Relations · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Seychelles President's visit to India led to multiple MoUs and reaffirmation of MAHASAGAR vision. Syllabus Connection: India Seychelles bilateral relations, Indian Ocean security, SAGAR/MAHASAGAR vision, Blue Economy, DPI, UPI expansion. Exam Relevance: Highlights India's strategic outreac
• Landslide dams river in rain-battered Arunachal, warning for Assam downstreamDisaster Management · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Landslide dammed Siji river in Arunachal Pradesh, posing flash flood risk to Assam. Syllabus Connection: Disaster Management: landslides, flash floods, and trans boundary river hazards. Exam Relevance: Illustrates disaster risk in Himalayan states, inter state coordination, and infrastruct
• Government flags priority intervention need in 25 of 58 tiger reserves with low, absent tigersEnvironment · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Environment Ministry report flags 25 tiger reserves needing priority intervention due to low or absent tiger populations. Syllabus Connection: Environment and Ecology: Conservation of wildlife, Project Tiger, and species reintroduction. Exam Relevance: Highlights challenges in tiger conser
• PM Modi in Seychelles: India seeks Indian Ocean as ‘Ocean of Opportunity’International Relations · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: PM Modi's state visit to Seychelles and vision for Indian Ocean as 'Ocean of Opportunity'. Syllabus Connection: India's foreign policy, bilateral relations with Indian Ocean island states, maritime security, and SAGAR/MAHASAGAR vision. Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on India's mari
• India News LIVE Updates, 28 June 2026: PM Modi conferred with ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’, Seychelles’ highest honour; Arunachal flood death toll rises to 3International Relations · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: PM Modi conferred with Seychelles' highest honour 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' for leadership in blue economy and ocean governance. Syllabus Connection: International Relations: India Seychelles bilateral ties, blue economy, and ocean governance. Exam Relevance: Relevant for questions on
• Many officers identifying with RSS ever since BJP came to power: Kailash VijayvargiyaPolity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya stated that many officers identify with RSS after BJP came to power. Syllabus Connection: Polity: Civil Services neutrality, political neutrality, and ethics in governance. Core Issue Minister's remark on officers identifying with RSS raises con
• Fragmented accountability: On the Taratala warehouse collapse in KolkataPolity and Governance · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Taratala warehouse collapse in Kolkata on June 24 killed 11, exposing systemic corruption in construction approvals. Syllabus Connection: Governance: accountability, corruption, urban development, labour rights. Exam Relevance: Highlights fragmented accountability in construction governanc