Today's UPSC Current Affairs (2026-06-25) — 10 Handpicked Stories

Illustration about Agriculture & Food Security: The [Department of Food and Public Distribution] has released a draft [National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026] pr

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Govt proposes 7 kg grain per beneficiary under Antyodaya Anna Yojana; family quota capped at 35 kg

The [Department of Food and Public Distribution] has released a draft [National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026] proposing changes to the [Antyodaya Anna Yojana] (AAY). The amendment seeks to shift the scheme from a fixed household entitlement of 35 kg to a per-person entitlement of 7 kg per month, while keeping the overall household cap at 35 kg.

Department of Food and Public Distribution National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Antyodaya Anna Yojana+2 more

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Illustration about Polity & Governance: The Chairperson of the [Public Accounts Committee] (PAC) has requested a comprehensive report from the [Ministry of Home

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Public Accounts Committee asks Home Ministry for report on Great Nicobar Project

The Chairperson of the [Public Accounts Committee] (PAC) has requested a comprehensive report from the [Ministry of Home Affairs] (MHA) regarding the controversial [Great Nicobar Project]. This request, made during a meeting to discuss a [Comptroller and Auditor General] (CAG) report on a medical institute in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, highlights ongoing concerns about the project's massive environmental impact, including the planned felling of millions of trees in a fragile ecosystem.

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Illustration about Economy: Infrastructure: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd [PRAGATI] meeting, reviewing infrastructure projects worth ₹30,000 crore a

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PM Modi reviews four major projects worth Rs 30,000 crore, calls for timely completion under PM Gati Shakti framework

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 52nd [PRAGATI] meeting, reviewing infrastructure projects worth ₹30,000 crore across road, power, industrial corridor, and metro rail sectors. The meeting emphasized utilizing the [PM Gati Shakti] framework to ensure timely completion and avoid cost overruns.

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Illustration about Monetary Policy & Banking: The [Reserve Bank of India (RBI)] has introduced a revised compensation mechanism, effective January 1, 2027, to protect

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RBI’s new fraud compensation mechanism: What’s different, who pays, how to claim compensation

The [Reserve Bank of India (RBI)] has introduced a revised compensation mechanism, effective January 1, 2027, to protect victims of fraudulent electronic banking transactions (EBTs). Under this framework, victims can recover up to 85% of their net losses (capped at Rs 25,000) for frauds involving amounts up to Rs 50,000.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI)National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal

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Illustration about Population & Demographics: The recent [Sample Registration System] (SRS) data reveals India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9, fallin

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Sustaining India’s low-fertility future

The recent [Sample Registration System] (SRS) data reveals India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has dropped to 1.9, falling below the replacement level of 2.1. This demographic shift, characterized by a sharp geographic divide where southern states are aging rapidly while northern states remain youthful, presents critical challenges for India's economic, social, and healthcare infrastructure as the nation transitions to an aging society before achieving full industrialization and prosperity.

Sample Registration System Atal Pension Yojana National Social Assistance Programme

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Illustration about Environment & Ecology: The implementation of the [Kasturirangan Committee] recommendations to declare 37% of the Western Ghats as an Ecological

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To protect Western Ghats, southern states must break impasse

The implementation of the [Kasturirangan Committee] recommendations to declare 37% of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) has been stalled for over a decade due to opposition from regional state governments. While Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Goa have recently agreed to the proposals, the southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu, which hold two-thirds of the proposed ESA, remain resistant, despite recent devastating climate events like the 2018 Kerala floods and the 2024 Wayanad landslide.

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