UPSC Current affairs by Santhosh Rao sir

The Hindu Highlights for UPSC | 14 June 2026 🔍 | Daily CA Booster 🚀 #TheHinduHighlights #TheHinduCurrentAffairs #TheHinduExplained #UPSCCurrentAffairs

The Hindu Highlights for UPSC | 14 June 2026 🔍 | Daily CA Booster 🚀 by Santhosh Rao Menneni sir: #### NATIONAL ##### 1.Attacks on ships ‘unjustified’, says Jaishankar; won’t allow illicit Iran oil trade, says Rubio 2.An-32 cargo plane crash kills 5 IAF men in Assam 3.Indian seafarers likely to feature in IORA meet 4.No new Aadhaar cards for adults in Assam without special verification 5.Lieutenant-General Dhiraj Seth named next Army Chief 6.Amit Shah directs Ministry support to panel studying demographic changes 7.Rajnath praises rise in ‘women’s strength’ in IAF 8.Anomaly in PSLV detected and resolved: Jitendra 9.DRDO showcases critical defence technologies in three flight tests ##### News in Frames ##### 1.Scented by tradition ##### OPINION ##### 1.Why are there protests in PoK? 2.Why is the Zojila tunnel a game changer? 3.Why did the SC quantify labour of homemakers ##### PROFILES ##### 1.The house of cards 2.Virulent bacterium 3.Golfer, lawyer, spymaster ##### SCIENCE ##### 1.Droughts can drive antibiotic resistance in soil bacteria ##### INTERNATIONAL ##### 1.Will sign deal to open Hormuz today: Trump 2.‘UAE agrees to unlock billions of dollars for Iran amid deal talks’ 3.PM Modi’s Europe visit begins in Nice,with tech, bilateral relations in focus ##### ECONOMY ###### 1.Where Indian seafarers’ safety is at stake #TheHinduHighlights #TheHinduCurrentAffairs #TheHinduExplained #UPSCCurrentAffairs

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🏛️ LANDMARK SUPREME COURT VERDICT ON HOMEMAKERS! Full Analysis Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/yJRST8wrnqc 👩‍👧‍👦 Supreme Court declares Homemakers as "Nation Builders" 💰 Unpaid domestic work gets formal economic recognition ✅ Minimum value fixed at ₹30,000/month ✅ New compensation category: Loss of Domestic Care 🔥 Must-watch for every UPSC aspirant! #UPSC #CurrentAffairs #SupremeCourt #Homemakers #GenderEquality #SocialJustice #CareEconomy #WomenEmpowerment 🚀

Few days back there was a rumour regarding 124 MPDO jobs notification in Telanagana. They are related to promoions of MPOs and Superintendents

Q).With reference to the International Space Station (ISS), consider the following statements: 1.It has been continuously inhabited by humans for over two decades. 2.The station operates through a system where each partner agency is entirely independent and manages its own modules without interdependence. 3.The ESA (European Space Agency) and JAXA (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) are among its founding partners. How many of the above statements are incorrect? #MCQs

Q).Consider the following statements: Statement-I: Sodium-ion batteries (SiBs) are increasingly viewed as a strategic alternative for India’s energy storage needs. Statement-II: India lacks significant domestic reserves of lithium, making it vulnerable to supply chain disruptions and price volatility in the global market. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements? (a) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I (b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I (c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct #MCQs

Q).With reference to the International Space Station (ISS), consider the following statements: 1.It is a modular laboratory located in the Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO). 2.It is a collaborative project involving five space agencies, including the China National Space Administration (CNSA). Which of the above statements are correct? #MCQs

Q).With reference to the Serengsia Battle of 1837, consider the following statements: 1.It was an armed resistance by the Ho Adivasis against the expansionist policies of the East India Company. 2.The conflict took place in the Serengsia valley located in the present-day state of Chhattisgarh. 3.The Ho fighters utilized guerrilla warfare tactics, including the use of environmental obstacles and burning organic mixtures. How many of the above statements are correct? #MCQs

Q).Consider the following statements regarding Sodium-ion batteries (SiBs): 1.They utilize aluminum as the current collector for both the cathode and the anode. 2.Unlike Lithium-ion batteries, SiBs can be safely transported at a zero percent state of charge. 3.The energy density of SiBs currently exceeds that of high-performance lithium-ion chemistries, making them ideal for long-range electric vehicles. How many of the above statements are incorrect? #MCQs

The Hindu Highlights for UPSC | 13 June 2026 🔍 | Daily CA Booster 🚀 #TheHinduHighlights #TheHinduCurrentAffairs #TheHinduExplained #UPSCCurrentAffairs

The Hindu Highlights for UPSC | 13 June 2026 🔍 | Daily CA Booster 🚀 #TheHinduHighlights #TheHinduCurrentAffairs #TheHinduExplained #UPSCCurrentAffairs

The Hindu Highlights for UPSC | 13 June 2026 🔍 | Daily CA Booster 🚀 by Santhosh Rao Menneni sir: #### NATIONAL ##### 1. Attacks on ships ‘unacceptable’, says India 2.Food prices take retail inflation to 3.9% in May 3.SC dismisses Congress leader’s plea on rejection of Rajya Sabha nomination 4.BSF, BGB discuss ‘illegal, forced’ border crossings 5.Trivedi set to take charge as India’s envoy to Bangladesh 6.Naga extremist groups opposed to new agreement on oil exploration 7.Amit Shah reviews security plans for Amarnath Yatra 8.Project Kusha, our indigenous air defence shield, will be a game changer, says Rajnath 9.Cabinet Secretary reviews NEET-UG re-test preparations 10.‘Deep-seated’ bias for male child persists in society: SC ##### EDITORIAL ##### 1.Equality of treatment for Persons with Disabilities 2.The 8th CPC — a chance to reform pay commissions 3.Strategic stalemate 4.Long overdue ##### GROUND ZERO ##### 1.The human cost of a deadly weed killer ##### UTTAR PRADESH ##### 1. When hope and desperation collide ##### KARNATAKA ##### 1.No guarantee of right to work? ##### TELANGANA ##### 1. When monsoon clogs Hyderabad’s tech heart ##### INTERNATIONAL ##### 1.A deal ‘has never been closer’, says Iran, after Trump claimed progress 2.With key U.S. surveillance programme expiring, fate of Section 702 uncertain 3.Massive cuts to international aid put fight against HIV ‘in peril’, warns UN ##### ECONOMY ###### 1.Mandate on solar cell manufacturing may hit projects on books #TheHinduHighlights #TheHinduCurrentAffairs #TheHinduExplained #UPSCCurrentAffairs

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🚨 SIPRI Yearbook 2026 Released! Full Analysis Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/KKWNKmhXeL0 🌍 Global military spending has reached a historic $2.9 Trillion. ⚔️ Key Highlights: 💰 Global military expenditure rose for the 11th consecutive year 🇮🇳 India ranks 5th in military spending and 2nd in arms imports ☢️ Global nuclear warheads: 12,187 📌 India's estimated nuclear stockpile: 190 warheads 🔥 Watch now and stay ahead in Current Affairs preparation! #SIPRI2026 #UPSC #CurrentAffairs #Defence #InternationalRelations #NuclearWeapons #SecurityIssues 🇮🇳📚

Q).Consider the following statements regarding the Rafah Border Crossing: 1.It is the only crossing point between the Gaza Strip and Egypt. 2.It is situated along the historic Philadelphi (Salah al-Din) corridor. 3.The European Union Border Assistance Mission (EUBAM) has historically played a monitoring role at this crossing. Which of the statements given above are correct? #MCQs

Q).With reference to Bharat Taxi, consider the following statements: 1.It is India’s first cooperative-sector, driver-owned ride-hailing platform. 2.The entity is registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002. 3.Unlike private aggregators, it follows a surge-pricing model to ensure higher dividends for driver-shareholders. How many of the above statements are incorrect? #MCQs