SSC Current Affairs 2026, General Awareness for SSC CGL, CHSL & MTS

For the first time, EPFO credited interest for FY 2025-26 to all 34 crore accounts in one go on July 15, 2026, at 8.25% interest rate, amounting to ₹1.44 lakh crore. This was made possible by the CITES project, which digitized and centralized the database, enabling auto-processing and early credit.

• ▸Target this Data: 34 crore accounts, 8.25% interest rate, ₹1.44 lakh crore interest, credited on July 15, 2026.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: EPFO (under Ministry of Labour and Employment).
• ▸Target this Legal Point: Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952 (EPF Act).

16 Jul 2026· 2 min read

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The fragile US-Iran ceasefire has collapsed as President Trump declared the truce 'over' and ordered military strikes on Iran after Tehran targeted commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran retaliated with strikes on the US Navy 5th Fleet in Bahrain, threatening a new cycle of escalation in West Asia. This is a high-stakes geopolitical flashpoint with implications for global oil supplies and maritime security.

• ▸Target this Data: Ceasefire declared 'over' by US President Trump on July 8, 2026.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: US Central Command (CENTCOM) ordered the military strikes.
• ▸Target this Legal Point: Iran's control over 'safe route' in the Strait of Hormuz challenged by US naval blockade.

8 Jul 2026· 3 min read

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The Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025 replaces four colonial-era laws, consolidating deportation rules. States like West Bengal and Gujarat are conducting large-scale operations to detect and deport illegal migrants from Bangladesh and Myanmar. The article explains legal distinctions between pushback and deportation, relevant statutes, and Supreme Court rulings.

• ▸Target this Data: 4,800 deported from West Bengal; 362 detained in Gujarat's Operation Delta Hunt.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) - nodal ministry for deportation policy and Immigration and Foreigners Act, 2025.
• ▸Target this Legal Point: Section 16 of Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025 (burden of proof on individual) and Section 29 (deportation on adverse security report).

23 Jun 2026· 5 min read

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The Centre has launched the PM Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana (PM-VBRY), a flagship scheme to create 3.5 crore new jobs with a ₹1 lakh crore outlay. It provides financial incentives to both employers and new EPF enrollees, aiming to boost formal employment. For aspirants, this is a high-priority scheme with clear prelims data and mains linkages to employment policy.

• ▸Target this Data: 3.5 crore jobs, ₹1 lakh crore outlay, up to ₹15,000 incentive per employee
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Labour and Employment (via EPFO)
• ▸Target this Legal Point: Employees' Provident Fund Act, 1952 (EC Act)

18 Jun 2026· 2 min read

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The Centre has launched the PM Viksit Bharat Udyog Yojana to boost private sector employment by providing direct incentives of ₹15,000 to first-time workers and up to ₹3,000 per month per new employee to employers. The scheme targets creation of 3.5 crore jobs over two years (Aug 2025–July 2027) with a total outlay of ₹1 lakh crore.

• ▸Target this Data: 3.5 crore jobs target between Aug 1, 2025 and July 31, 2027
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation) – registration is key eligibility
• ▸Target this Scheme Name: PM Viksit Bharat Udyog Yojana (originally Employment Related Incentive Scheme)

17 Jun 2026· 2 min read

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A US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding outlines a 60-day roadmap for ceasefire, reopening Strait of Hormuz, and destroying Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile. For aspirants, this tests knowledge of global hotspots, nuclear non-proliferation regimes, and critical maritime choke-points for global oil supply.

• ▸Target this Data: Strait of Hormuz carries 20% of global oil & gas.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the UN nuclear watchdog.
• ▸Target this Timeline: 60-day implementation period for the agreement.

15 Jun 2026· 2 min read

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India has outperformed global averages by significantly reducing child mortality, moving closer to SDG targets ahead of schedule. This achievement is a direct result of a systematic, continuum-of-care strategy backed by frontline health workers and robust digital systems, offering a case study for other developing nations.

• ▸Target this Data: 41% decline in U5MR (2014-24) vs global 18%; 37% decline in NMR.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UN IGME).
• ▸Target this Strategy: Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N).

15 Jun 2026· 5 min read

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The Galwan clash of June 15, 2020, fundamentally redefined India-China border dynamics, shifting from confidence-building to a militarised and sensitive Line of Actual Control. For exam aspirants, this is a critical case study in border management, grey-zone warfare, and the interplay of diplomacy and force, essential for GS-III (Security) and GS-II (International Relations) papers.

• ▸Target this Data: [June 15, 2020 & 20 Indian Soldiers]
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: [Central Military Commission (CMC) of China]
• ▸Target this Legal Point: [China's 'Border Defence Law' of 2021]

14 Jun 2026· 4 min read

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The final breakthrough of the strategically vital Zojila Tunnel marks a critical infrastructure milestone for India. This all-weather link between Ladakh and Kashmir, costing ₹6,800 crore, enhances national security by ensuring year-round military mobility and promises socio-economic transformation for the region, reducing travel time from 2 hours to 30-40 minutes.

• ▸Target this Data: 13.14 km (tunnel length), ₹6,800 crore (cost), 11,578 feet (altitude), 2028 (operational year).
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL).
• ▸Target this Engineering Method: New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM).

13 Jun 2026· 4 min read

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India has joined an elite group of nations with the successful demonstration of a Multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence (BMD) system capable of engaging Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs). This marks a significant leap in India's strategic defence capabilities, directly relevant for Science & Tech and Security sections of competitive exams.

• ▸Target this Data: The tests were conducted on June 10 and 11, 2026.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) developed the system.
• ▸Target this Capability: The system can engage Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs).

13 Jun 2026· 3 min read

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The first batch of 17 women cadets trained at the National Defence Academy have been commissioned as officers, marking a historic shift towards permanent commission for women in the armed forces. This is a direct outcome of the Supreme Court's interim order in August 2021, fundamentally altering the entry pathway and career progression for women in the military.

• ▸Target this Data: First batch of 17 women NDA cadets commissioned.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Supreme Court (passed the interim order in August 2021).
• ▸Target this Legal Point: Interim order of Supreme Court directing NDA entry for women.

13 Jun 2026· 2 min read

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The SIPRI Yearbook 2026 reveals a world spending more on defense but facing heightened nuclear risks. For exam aspirants, this is a critical data source on global military expenditure, nuclear stockpiles, and emerging security trends like cyber warfare and MIRV technology, directly linking to GS Paper III (Security) and International Relations.

• ▸Target this Data: Global military spend in 2025 was $2.9 trillion (2.5% of world GDP).
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
• ▸Target this Legal Point: New START Treaty expired in February 2026; India is not a signatory to NPT, CTBT, or TPNW.

12 Jun 2026· 3 min read

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The Union Home Minister announced a major security and development push in the Northeast, linking the planned withdrawal of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from most states by next year to improved law and order. Concurrently, a tripartite MoU was signed to unlock over ₹15,000 crore in oil and mineral resources along the Assam-Nagaland border, stalled for 30 years, showcasing cooperative federalism.

• ▸Target this Data: 'Around 80% reduction in violence in NE since 2019' and 'Over ₹15,000 crore potential oil recovery'.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) for AFSPA and peace accords; Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for the oil MoU.
• ▸Target this Legal Point: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (AFSPA) and its application in 'disturbed areas'.

11 Jun 2026· 2 min read

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The Zojila Tunnel, a critical ₹6,800 crore strategic infrastructure project in Ladakh, has achieved its final breakthrough. It will provide year-round connectivity to a sensitive border region, drastically reducing travel time and enhancing military logistics, which is crucial for national security and regional development.

• ▸Target this Data: 13.14 km length, 11,578 ft altitude, ₹6,800+ crore cost
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH)
• ▸Target this Location: Connects Baltal (Ganderbal, J&K) to Minimarg (Drass, Ladakh) on NH-1

9 Jun 2026· 3 min read

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The newly operational 13.153-km Zojila Tunnel is a strategic infrastructure game-changer. It provides the Indian Army with year-round, all-weather connectivity between Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, overcoming a six-month winter blockade that previously hampered military mobility and logistics against threats from Pakistan and China.

• ▸Target this Data: 13.153 km (Zojila Tunnel length) and 11,578 feet (its altitude).
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Ministry of Defence / Border Roads Organisation (BRO) for execution.
• ▸Target this Legal Point: Connectivity as part of infrastructure development in Union Territory of Ladakh.

8 Jun 2026· 3 min read

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This multi-topic analysis covers critical bilateral, economic, and security developments. For UPSC aspirants, it connects static GS-II (India-Nepal relations, India-Oman CEPA) with dynamic GS-III (cybersecurity, disaster management) and GS-I (ENSO). The DAY-NRLM evaluation reveals a structural mismatch in rural women's economic empowerment, a key social justice issue.

• ▸Target this Data: 98% of tariff lines under India-Oman CEPA get zero-duty access.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) falls under the National Security Advisor in the PMO.
• ▸Target this Scheme Detail: DAY-NRLM provides a revolving fund of Rs 20,000-30,000 per Self Help Group (SHG).

7 Jun 2026· 5 min read

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In a landmark judgment, the Madras High Court overturned the 2016 Radhapuram Assembly election result, declaring DMK's M Appavu the winner by 103 votes after a decade-long legal battle. The court found 203 postal ballots were wrongly rejected, highlighting the critical mandate of Section 86(7) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, for expeditious resolution of election disputes to preserve democratic integrity.

• ▸Target this Data: 203 postal ballots were disputed; Appavu got 153, Inbadurai got 1.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Madras High Court (Justice G Jayachandran) and Supreme Court.
• ▸Target this Legal Point: Section 86(7) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 mandates expeditious disposal (within 6 months).

5 Jun 2026· 3 min read

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The Supreme Court has issued a landmark directive for time-bound eviction of encroachments in the ecologically sensitive Agasthyamalai landscape, targeting 4,601 encroachers occupying 5,072 hectares. The order specifically mandates action against 118 serving and retired government employees found to be encroachers, highlighting severe lapses in environmental governance.

• ▸Target this Data: 4,601 encroachers occupying 5,072.653 hectares in Theni district.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Central Empowered Committee (CEC) monitoring the eviction.
• ▸Target this Legal Point: Rule 3 of Tamil Nadu Government Servants' Conduct Rules, 1973 for disciplinary action.

2 Jun 2026· 2 min read

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The Supreme Court has upheld the Election Commission of India's (ECI) power to conduct Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists and scrutinize citizenship claims. This judgment clarifies the ECI's role in electoral roll purification under Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950, while mandating procedural safeguards to prevent mass disenfranchisement.

• ▸Target this Legal Point: Section 16 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950.
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: Election Commission of India (Constitutional Body under Article 324).
• ▸Target this Precedent: 1997 intensive revision in Assam leading to 'Doubtful' (D-Voter) cases.

31 May 2026· 2 min read

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Iran has taken de facto control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the world's most critical oil and gas chokepoint, in response to a US-Israeli military strike. This has resulted in a 90% reduction in daily ship traffic, severely disrupting global energy markets and highlighting the vulnerabilities of maritime trade routes to geopolitical conflict. Exam aspirants must understand this as a classic case of geography-as-destiny and asymmetric warfare in international relations.

• ▸Target this Data: 20% of global LNG and 25% of seaborne oil passed through Hormuz (2023-25).
• ▸Target this Nodal Body: The newly formed 'Persian Gulf Strait Authority' (PGSA) by Iran.
• ▸Target this Geographic Fact: The strait's narrowest point is 33 km between Iran and Oman's Musandam Peninsula.

30 May 2026· 3 min read

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