UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 20 JUNE 2026

This current affairs article covers key national and international topics. It details India's comprehensive "Vishwaas, Nirman, and Jan Kalyan" strategy, which successfully reduced Left-Wing Extremism by integrating counter-insurgency with socio-economic welfare and tribal development. Environmentally, it notes scrutiny over the Kanchan Devi Committee's review of the Aravalli Range's ecological protection. For governance and health, it …

The Return Regulation

Source: THSubject: International Relations Context: The European Parliament has passed the Return Regulation, a new anti-migration law that allows European Union (EU) countries to set up offshore deportation centers or return hubs in non-EU nations. The Return Regulation About The Return Regulation: What It Is? The Return Regulation is a major, legally binding EU framework …

One-In, One-Out Scheme

Source:  LM Context: An Indian national became the first person deported from the UK to France under the newly implemented ‘one-in, one-out’ scheme of the UK–France returns treaty. About One-In, One-Out Scheme: What It Is? A bilateral migration and deportation arrangement between the United Kingdom and France. Allows the UK to return illegal migrants who …

Insights Weekly Essay Challenges 2018 – Week 48: Immigration is Not a Threat, but is Fundamentally an Economic Issue

Insights Weekly Essay Challenges 2018 – Week 48 Archives 02 December 2018 Write an essay on the following topic in not more than 1000-1200 words:  Immigration is Not a Threat, but Fundamentally it’s an Economic Issue Hint to Topic: In the light of perceived threats of war induced (ethnic, civil, terrorist) immigration around the world, …

The illegal immigration from Bangladesh has been a burning issue in the North East of India, especially in Assam, and has not only security, but also serious socio-political implications. Critically examine these implications and the measures taken by both countries to deal with them.

MAINS SELF STUDY GUIDE: Insights Mock Test – 17 (GS-3) TIMETABLE NOTE: Those who want to write in notebook should treat this as a Real Exam and try to complete the paper within One and Half Hours. You can download PDF copy of the same HERE. The Timetable is HERE. Insights Mains Offline Test Series 2015 GENERAL STUDIES …

Political Science – Daily Answer Writing Challenge Day – 21

QUESTIONS: 13/11/2013  Assess the problems being faced by India  on account of illegal migration into the country.(300 Words) Critically analyze the challenges to successful peacekeeping by UN.(300 Words) Critically examine the various controversial issues  in the functioning of the WTO from the point of view of developing countries particularly India.(300 Words) Discuss the nature of …