UPSC Current Affairs — 11 June 2026

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Indians abroad sent home a record $110 billion. What it means for India's economy · GS3
Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait and ships in Hormuz after fresh US strikes | US-Israel war on Iran News · GS2
First made-in-India C-295 carries out maiden test flight · GS3

GS2 · Polity · Governance · IR · 1

GS2International Relations › India's bilateral relationsPrelims

Iran attacks Bahrain, Kuwait and ships in Hormuz after fresh US strikes | US-Israel war on Iran News

Why in news: Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed and launched retaliatory drone strikes on Bahrain, Kuwait, and maritime vessels following US military strikes on Iranian infrastructure.

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claimed responsibility for the strikes. The US military confirmed strikes on Qeshm Island, ports along the Strait of Hormuz, and an airbase in Azraq, Jordan.

Prelims pointers (4)

PlaceStrait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman.
PostIRGC: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is an elite branch of the Iranian Armed Forces.
PlaceQeshm Island: An Iranian island located in the Persian Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz.
FactThe Strait of Hormuz is a primary transit point for global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments.

Mains angle

Q. Analyze the geopolitical implications of maritime instability in the Strait of Hormuz on global energy security and regional stability in the Middle East.

Energy security risk: Disruption of oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz threatens global supply chains and price stability.
Regional escalation: Retaliatory strikes between Iran and US-aligned entities risk a broader multi-front conflict in the Middle East.
Maritime law conflict: The unilateral declaration of 'closed' waters by a state challenges international freedom of navigation principles.

Keywords: Geopolitics · Energy Security · Maritime Chokepoint · Retaliatory Strike · Regional Stability

Al Jazeera ↗+3 more on this storyAlso GS1 · Places in news / mapping

GS3 · Economy · S&T · Environment · Security · 2

GS3Economy › Growth, inflation & macro indicatorsPrelims + Mains

Indians abroad sent home a record $110 billion. What it means for India's economy

Why in news: India received a record $110.47 billion in remittances in 2025-26, acting as a critical buffer against capital outflows and a weak trade balance.

India recorded a record $110.47 billion in remittances during the 2025-26 period. The surge was primarily driven by the West Asia conflict and the depreciation of the Indian Rupee. These inflows significantly cushioned the Balance of Payments (BoP) despite weak Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

Prelims pointers (3)

FactIndia's record remittance inflow reached $110.47 billion in 2025-26
FactRemittances served as a buffer for the Balance of Payments (BoP) during periods of capital outflow
FactRupee depreciation and West Asia conflict were key drivers for the 2025-26 remittance surge

Mains angle

Q. While remittances provide a vital cushion for India's Balance of Payments, discuss why a shift toward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is essential for sustainable long-term economic growth.

Structural vulnerability: High reliance on volatile personal remittances vs. stable industrial capital inflows
Trade deficit pressure: Need to balance BoP through manufacturing growth rather than just diaspora transfers
Currency dynamics: Impact of Rupee depreciation on remittance value and its role in stabilizing external accounts

Keywords: Balance of Payments · Capital Outflow · Foreign Direct Investment · Remittance Economy · Trade Deficit

Indian Express ↗

GS3Science & Technology › Defence technologyPrelims + Mains

First made-in-India C-295 carries out maiden test flight

Why in news: The Indian Air Force (IAF) announced the successful maiden test flight of the first domestically produced C-295 military transport aircraft, a milestone for India's indigenous aerospace capabilities.

The IAF is procuring a total of 56 C-295 aircraft. The production involves a partnership where 40 aircraft are being assembled by Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus at a facility in Vadodara.

Prelims pointers (4)

S&TC-295: A military transport aircraft being manufactured in India.
FactTotal procurement of C-295 aircraft by the IAF: 56 units.
PostTata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus are the entities assembling the aircraft in Vadodara.
PlaceVadodara: Location of the production facility for the C-295 aircraft.

Mains angle

Q. Discuss how the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in the aerospace sector addresses India's strategic autonomy and promotes domestic industrial growth.

Supply chain integration: Leveraging global partnerships with Airbus while scaling domestic assembly capabilities
Strategic autonomy: Reducing reliance on foreign OEMs for critical military transport infrastructure
Industrial cluster development: Strengthening the aerospace manufacturing ecosystem in Gujarat

Keywords: Atmanirbhar Bharat · Strategic Autonomy · Aerospace Manufacturing · Defense Indigenization · Joint Ventures

The Hindu ↗Also GS3 · Industry, investment & MSMEs

Mains questions of the day

While remittances provide a vital cushion for India's Balance of Payments, discuss why a shift toward Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is essential for sustainable long-term economic growth. · GS3 ↑
Analyze the geopolitical implications of maritime instability in the Strait of Hormuz on global energy security and regional stability in the Middle East. · GS2 ↑
Discuss how the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in the aerospace sector addresses India's strategic autonomy and promotes domestic industrial growth. · GS3 ↑

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