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UPSC Current Affairs 26 February 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs26 February 2026

27 articles across 3 GS papers

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politics
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international6
economy5
environment3
science3
society2

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Limits to Political Party Election Spending

Supreme Court pushes for party‑wise election spending caps, spotlighting a constitutional gap.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court to Re‑hear Sabarimala Verdict: Anti‑Exclusion Test vs Essential Religious Practices

Supreme Court’s re‑hear of Sabarimala verdict could redefine religious‑freedom jurisprudence.

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internationalGS2

Geneva Talks 2026: US‑Iran Nuclear Negotiations, Sanctions & Regional Security Implications

US‑Iran Geneva talks spotlight diplomatic pathways to curb nuclear proliferation and safeguard regional stability.

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GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

schemesGS1

Union Minister Anupriya Patel Inaugurates DHR's Medical Colleges Research Connect 2026 – ₹4,800 Cr Boost for Biomedical Research

₹4,800 cr boost to DHR underscores health research as a governance priority

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GS Paper II

14 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsGS2

Supreme Court Issues Notice on PIL Seeking Limits to Political Party Election Spending

Supreme Court pushes for party‑wise election spending caps, spotlighting a constitutional gap.

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86%
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societyGS2

Supreme Court to Re‑hear Sabarimala Verdict: Anti‑Exclusion Test vs Essential Religious Practices

Supreme Court’s re‑hear of Sabarimala verdict could redefine religious‑freedom jurisprudence.

GS Paper III

12 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

Supreme Court Allows Simultaneous CIRP Against Borrower and Guarantor under IBC – Impact on Insolvency Law

Supreme Court’s 2026 ruling clears parallel insolvency suits, boosting creditor confidence.

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environmentGS3
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internationalGS2

Geneva Talks 2026: US‑Iran Nuclear Negotiations, Sanctions & Regional Security Implications

US‑Iran Geneva talks spotlight diplomatic pathways to curb nuclear proliferation and safeguard regional stability.

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85%
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internationalGS2

India‑Israel Elevate Ties to Special Strategic Partnership; MoU on UPI, AI, Cybersecurity Signed

India‑Israel strategic partnership deepens with UPI, AI, cybersecurity MoUs – a boost to tech diplomacy

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internationalGS2

EU‑Hungary‑Slovakia Standoff Over Russian Oil via Druzhba Pipeline – Policy & Geopolitics

EU’s energy‑diversification drive clashes with Hungary and Slovakia’s Russian oil dependence.

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internationalGS2

US‑China Strategic Stability Ahead of Trump’s China Visit – Implications for Trade and Nuclear Diplomacy

US‑China strategic stability ahead of Trump’s visit opens trade and nuclear diplomacy windows for India

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Issues Contempt Show‑Cause Notice to NCERT Over Class‑8 Textbook on Judicial Corruption

Supreme Court’s suo motu contempt action curbs NCERT’s ‘judicial corruption’ chapter.

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internationalGS2

Economic Fallout of the Russia-Ukraine War: Post‑War Reconstruction Costs, Inflation Surge & Defence Spending

War‑driven reconstruction costs and soaring defence outlays strain Ukraine’s and Russia’s economies.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Directs Nationwide Expansion & Uniformity of Open Correctional Institutions (OCIs) – Emphasis on Women, Cost‑Efficiency and Constitutional Rights

Supreme Court orders nation‑wide OCI expansion to ensure gender‑sensitive, cost‑effective prison reform.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Affirms CIAL as Public Authority under RTI Act – Transparency Boost

Supreme Court makes PPP airport CIAL liable to RTI, tightening transparency norms.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Raises Concerns Over 3‑Year Practice Rule for Judicial Service Entry – Impact on Women Aspirants

Supreme Court flags gender bias in 3‑year practice rule for judicial recruitment

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internationalGS2

UK-Mauritius Treaty on Chagos Archipelago Paused Amid US‑UK Dispute – Implications for Strategic Assets

UK pauses Chagos treaty, spotlighting strategic base risks and India’s Indian Ocean security

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politicsGS2

Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Final Rolls: Anomalies, Migrant Voter Impact and Legal Scrutiny

SIR roll deletions risk disenfranchising women & migrants, testing ECI’s constitutional mandate

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Action on NCERT Class‑8 Textbook Chapter on ‘Corruption in Judiciary’

Supreme Court’s suo motu probe into NCERT textbook flags judicial review over education content

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Supreme Court Seeks Expert Opinion Before Deciding Mining in Aravalli Hills – Status Quo Maintained

Supreme Court freezes Aravalli mining, seeks expert panel to guide sustainable policy

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economyGS3

India’s National Accounts Revamp: New Base Year 2022‑23 and Methodological Upgrades – Implications for GDP & GVA

New 2022‑23 base year revamps India’s GDP, boosting reliability for policy‑making

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economyGS3

India–Israel Free Trade Agreement Talks Conclude First Round in New Delhi – Key Outcomes and UPSC Implications

India‑Israel FTA talks progress, signalling strategic trade boost and tech partnership.

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scienceGS3

DeepSeek Bypasses US Chipmakers, Gives Huawei Early Access to V4 Model – Export Control Concerns

DeepSeek’s China‑first AI chip rollout challenges US export controls, urging India’s tech self‑reliance

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environmentGS3

Botswana Sends Eight Cheetahs to Kuno NP – Project Cheetah’s Third Translocation Boosts India’s Re‑introduction Effort

Project Cheetah’s third translocation underscores India’s wildlife diplomacy and conservation policy

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environmentGS3

TDB‑DST Funds Carbon Craft to Commercialise Ultra‑Low‑Carbon Geopolymer Wall Claddings – Boosting Circular Economy & Import Substitution

TDB funds low‑carbon geopolymer claddings, boosting circular economy and import substitution.

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defenceGS3

CDS General Anil Chauhan Inaugurates DRDO’s Two‑Day CBRN Conclave – Building a Resilient India

India accelerates indigenous CBRN defence to strengthen security and disaster resilience

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scienceGS3

TDB‑DST Funds Indigenous CAR‑NK Cell Therapy Platform for Cancer & Leishmaniasis

India funds indigenous off‑the‑shelf CAR‑NK therapy to boost self‑reliant biotech and tackle cancer & leishmaniasis

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economyGS3

India Highlights Full WTO TFA Compliance & Digital Customs Reforms at Geneva Session (2026)

India achieves full WTO TFA compliance and rolls out digital customs, boosting trade facilitation.

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scienceGS3

OpenAI Bans Chinese-linked Accounts Over Influence Ops, Romance Scams and Law‑Enforcement Impersonation

AI misuse triggers bans, highlighting need for robust generative‑AI regulation and cyber‑security.

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economyGS3

Government Mandates 20% Ethanol‑Blended Petrol (E20) with Minimum RON 95 from April 2026

E20 mandate from April 2026 boosts energy security and cuts oil‑import costs.

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