Daily filter — 24 June 2026

5 exam-worthy stories from the day's PIB releases · interactive view

🗓️ Polity & Governance · UPSC track

PM chairs 52nd PRAGATI meeting, reviews key projects

The Prime Minister chaired the 52nd PRAGATI meeting, reviewing infrastructure projects, healthcare, and digital crime grievances.

PM reviewed four infrastructure projects worth around ₹30,000 crore across four states.
PM emphasized using PM GatiShakti National Master Plan and timely data updates.
PM reviewed TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan, suggesting leveraging AI and volunteers.
PM reviewed Cyber Crime and Digital Arrest grievances, stressing timely action.
PM emphasized e-Zero FIR mechanisms for faster registration in cyber fraud cases.

💡 For the exam: The 52nd PRAGATI meeting focused on infrastructure (PM GatiShakti), TB Mukt Bharat (AI), and cybercrime (e-Zero FIR).

Source: Prime Minister's Office · PIB PRID 2277582

🇬🇧 International Relations · UPSC track

A high-level visit by the **Union Minister of Commerce and Industry** to the **UK** precedes the implementation of key agreements.

Shri Piyush Goyal visited London, UK, from 25 to 27 June 2026.
The India-UK CETA and DCC will enter into force on 15 July 2026.
Discussions focused on CETA tariff liberalisation and DCC for temporary workers.
Shri Goyal met Peter Kyle, UK Secretary of State for Business and Trade.
He also addressed the India Global Forum and Asia House Roundtable.

💡 Remember India-UK CETA and DCC implementation date: 15 July 2026.

Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry · PIB PRID 2277503

🤝 International Relations · UPSC track

The U.S. delegation led by Ambassador Jamieson Greer visited New Delhi from 22–24 June 2026 for trade agreement discussions.

Ambassador Jamieson Greer led the U.S. delegation to New Delhi from 22–24 June 2026.
Discussions focused on a balanced India–U.S. Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
Talks aimed to finalize an interim deal as per the joint statement of 7 February 2026.
Discussions covered market access, digital trade, and supply chain resilience.
Shri Piyush Goyal held multiple rounds of discussions with the U.S. Ambassador.

💡 Remember: Greer's 22–24 June 2026 visit with Goyal advanced the India-U.S. BTA talks, following the Feb 7, 2026 joint statement.

Source: Ministry of Commerce & Industry · PIB PRID 2277411

🚫 Defence & Security · UPSC track

The 10th **NCORD** Apex-Level Meeting will convene to discuss national efforts against the drug menace.

Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah will chair the meeting on 26 June 2026.
He will release the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026-2029) and NCB Annual Report- 2025.
The Online Drug Disposal Fortnight Campaign will facilitate destruction of 2,09,500 kg drugs.
This destruction of drugs is valued at ₹6,000 crore.
Two new NCB Zonal offices will be inaugurated in Jammu and Guwahati.

💡 Remember NCORD's 10th meeting for its Vision Document (2026-2029) and the ₹6,000 crore drug destruction campaign.

Source: Ministry of Home Affairs · PIB PRID 2277393

🌱 Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track

A high-level consultation was held on the Draft Convergence Framework for the **VB–G RAM G Act, 2025**, which comes into effect on **1 July 2026**.

The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025, commences on 1 July 2026.
The consultation, chaired by Secretary, Rural Development, involved 18 Ministries and Departments.
The Viksit Gram Panchayat Plan (VGPP) is the primary planning instrument under the Act.
An interim list of 318 permissible works covers 4 thematic focus areas.
The Act envisages a "Single Plan – Multi Funding" approach for rural development.

💡 Remember: VB–G RAM G Act, 2025 is about 'Single Plan – Multi Funding' via VGPP for rural development, effective July 1, 2026.

Source: Ministry of Rural Development · PIB PRID 2277514