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Arunachal Pradesh

Source: ITSubject: Mapping Context: The Union Ministry of Home Affairs and the Survey of India officially updated the national map to standardize place and feature names for 27 strategic sites in Arunachal Pradesh. Arunachal Pradesh About Arunachal Pradesh: What It Is? Arunachal Pradesh (Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains) is the largest state by area in …

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WhatsApp ‘Boss Scam

Subject: CME Context: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) has issued an advisory warning of a sophisticated WhatsApp 'Boss Scam' targeting corporates, finance professionals, and business executives. WhatsApp 'Boss Scam About WhatsApp 'Boss Scam': What It Is? The WhatsApp 'Boss Scam' is a sophisticated CEO impersonation cyber fraud in which attackers compromise or imitate …

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Heatwaves and Lightning Declared Notified Natural Calamities in India

Source: NIESubject: Disaster Management Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs officially included heatwaves and lightning in the list of notified natural calamities under the operational guidelines of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and National Disaster Response Fund (NDRF) for 2026–2031. Heatwaves and Lightning Declared Notified Natural Calamities in India About Heatwaves and Lightning Declared …

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The e-Zero FIR System

Source: News on AirSubject: Security Context: Union Minister of State for Home Affairs informed Parliament that the e-Zero FIR system for cybercrime cases has been operationalized across 18 States and Union Territories, with over 12,000 e-Zero FIRs already registered. The e-Zero FIR System About The e-Zero FIR System: What It Is? The e-Zero FIR system …

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BitChat Repositories

Source: IESubject: Science and Technology Context: The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, directed GitHub to remove three repositories hosting BitChat. BitChat Repositories About BitChat Repositories: What It Is? BitChat is an open-source, decentralized, peer-to-peer (P2P) messaging application developed to operate completely without internet connectivity, cellular networks, or central …

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The Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS)

Source: THSubject: Polity Context: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) announced that the nationwide rollout of the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) is on track, with all investigations and trials under the BNS, BNSS, and BSS to be digitally recorded from January 1, 2027. The Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) About The Interoperable Criminal Justice …

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The e-OCI Card

Source: PIBSubject: Government Initiatives Context: Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and the highly anticipated e-OCI (Electronic Overseas Citizen of India) Card in New Delhi. The e-OCI Card About The e-OCI Card: What It Is? The Electronic Overseas Citizen of India (e-OCI) Card is a citizen-centric, paperless documentation framework …

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Padma Awards 2026

Source: PIBSubject: Miscellaneous Context: The President of India conferred the Padma Awards 2026 during the second Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Padma Awards 2026 About Padma Awards 2026: What It Is? The Padma Awards constitute the highest civilian honors of India, announced annually on the eve of Republic Day. These awards recognize exceptional and …

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Centre Tightens Norms For Foreign Donations

Source: DHSubject: Polity Context: The Union Home Ministry has heavily tightened the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) rules by introducing separate, predefined activity lists for non-governmental organizations (NGOs) based on their specific categories and operational regions. Centre Tightens Norms For Foreign Donations About Centre Tightens Norms For Foreign Donations: What It Is? It is a …

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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 …

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The Integrated Anti-LWE Strategies

Source: PIBSubject: Internal Security Context: India achieved a historic internal security milestone by becoming effectively free from Left-Wing Extremism (LWE). The Integrated Anti-LWE Strategies About The Integrated Anti-LWE Strategies: What it is? The structural transformation of the Red Corridor from an active conflict zone into a stable development region was driven by a comprehensive framework …

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The LPMS – Vinimay System

Prelims Source: PIBSubject: Government Scheme Context: Union Home Minister officially inaugurated the advanced Land Port Management System (LPMS) platform named ‘Vinimay’ at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The LPMS - Vinimay System About The LPMS - Vinimay System: What It Is? ‘Vinimay’ is a centralized, real-time electronic platform designed to serve as a Single Electronic …

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Centre’s New Guidelines on ‘Vande Mataram’

Source:  TOI Subject:  Polity Context: The Union Government has issued fresh guidelines mandating the singing of all six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ at official functions. The order coincides with the 150th anniversary of the song’s creation. About Centre’s New Guidelines on ‘Vande Mataram’: What it is? The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has notified the …

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Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027

Source: BS Subject: Miscellaneous Context: The Centre has issued the notification for the first phase of the Census of India 2027, marking the formal start of India’s largest statistical exercise after a gap of more than a decade. About Centre issues notification for first phase of Census of India 2027: What it is? The Census …

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Sahyog Portal

Source:  IE Context: The Karnataka High Court upheld the Union government’s Sahyog portal, dismissing X Corporation’s plea that termed it “extra-legal censorship.” About Sahyog Portal: What it is: An online regulatory platform for issuing content takedown notices to internet intermediaries. Developed under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000, ensuring prompt removal of unlawful online …

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Vibrant Villages Programme-II

Source:  PIB Context: The Union Cabinet has approved Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II) with a financial outlay of ₹6,839 crore for the period 2024-25 to 2028-29, covering border villages beyond Northern borders to ensure security, development, and national integration. About Vibrant Villages Programme-II (VVP-II): What is VVP-II? VVP-II is a Central Sector Scheme (100% Centre-funded) focused …

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Scheme for refugees from Pakistan

Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH   Context: The Indian government’s scheme to provide financial assistance to over 5,000 Hindu and Sikh families who migrated to India from Pakistan’s West Punjab after the 1947 partition has hit several issues.