June 17, 2026 — Daily UPSC Current Affairs

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India-Russia Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) Agreement

The India-Russia Reciprocal Exchange of Logistics Support (RELOS) agreement, signed in December 2021 and ratified by Russia in early 2022, has come under...

GS2 (International Relations, India's Foreign Policy) GS3 (Internal Security, Defence) International Relations Internal Security 4m

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India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement to Enter Into Force on July 15, 2026

India and the United Kingdom announced that their Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) will come into force on July 15, 2026, alongside the...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Trade) Economics International Relations 6m

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RBI's Record ₹2.87 Lakh Crore Surplus Transfer: Fiscal Role, Independence, and Federal Concerns

The RBI transferred a record ₹2.87 lakh crore (approximately ₹2.87 trillion) as surplus to the Central Government, its largest-ever transfer. The surplus...

GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy — Monetary and Fiscal Policy, RBI) and GS Paper 2 (Polity — Federalism, Centre-State Financial Relations) Economics Polity & Governance 5m

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West Asia Thaw: India's Strategic Calculus in the US–Iran Truce

The US–Iran Memorandum of Understanding (Islamabad MoU, 17 June 2026) ended the active military phase of a conflict that began on 28 February 2026 when the...

GS Paper 2 (India and its Neighbourhood, Effect of Developed Countries' Policies on India's Interests) GS Paper 3 (Energy Security) International Relations 6m

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G7 Summit 2026: Indian Seafarers' Safety, India-US Trade Acceleration, and Technology Cooperation

At the 52nd G7 Summit held in Évian-les-Bains, France (15–17 June 2026), India participated as an invited outreach country; the summit was hosted under...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Bilateral Diplomacy) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy, Energy Security, Internal Security) International Relations Economics 6m

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India's Reservoirs Can Host 102 GW of Floating Solar: First National Assessment

The National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), released the first comprehensive national assessment...

GS Paper 3 (Energy, Infrastructure, Environment) Science & Technology Environment & Ecology Economics 6m

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Islamabad MoU Signed: Iran Pledges No Nuclear Weapon, Strait of Hormuz Reopened, $300 Billion Reconstruction Financing Promised

The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), a 14-point framework agreement between the United States and Iran, was formally signed on June 17, 2026 —...

GS Paper 2 (International relations; India and global strategic environment) GS Paper 1 (World physical geography — strategic waterways) International Relations Geography 7m

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India-EU Free Trade Agreement: Conclusion, Terms, and Strategic Significance

India and the European Union concluded negotiations on a Free Trade Agreement on January 27, 2026 — ending nearly two decades of on-and-off talks — and...

GS Paper 2 (International Relations, Bilateral Agreements) GS Paper 3 (External Sector, Trade Policy) International Relations Economics 5m

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India-Canada Commit to Concluding CEPA by End of 2026, Target $50 Billion Trade by 2030

On the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, the Indian Prime Minister met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, committing to conclude Comprehensive...

GS Paper 2 (India's bilateral relations; effect of external developments on India's interests) GS Paper 3 (Indian Economy — trade) International Relations Economics 6m