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UPSC Current Affairs 1 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs1 March 2026

28 articles across 3 GS papers

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politics10
international6
society4
science3
economy2
environment1

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politicsGS2

Experts Warn Dilution of RTI Act and Digital Rights Issues at VIT Law Conclave 2026

Eroding RTI & Digital Rights Highlight Urgent Need for Stronger Transparency Laws

88%
UPSC
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internationalGS2

Iran Forms Interim Leadership Council After Killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – March 1, 2026

Iran’s interim council averts power vacuum, reshapes regional security and global aviation.

82%
UPSC
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internationalGS2

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Postpones Russia Visit Amid Regional Tensions and Domestic Unrest

PM Sharif’s Russia visit postponed, highlighting how security crises shape Pakistan’s foreign policy

81%
UPSC

GS Paper II

18 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsGS2

Experts Warn Dilution of RTI Act and Digital Rights Issues at VIT Law Conclave 2026

Eroding RTI & Digital Rights Highlight Urgent Need for Stronger Transparency Laws

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88%
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internationalGS2

Iran Forms Interim Leadership Council After Killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – March 1, 2026

Iran’s interim council averts power vacuum, reshapes regional security and global aviation.

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82%
UPSC
internationalGS2

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif Postpones Russia Visit Amid Regional Tensions and Domestic Unrest

PM Sharif’s Russia visit postponed, highlighting how security crises shape Pakistan’s foreign policy

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81%
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defenceGS2

Oman’s Musandam Peninsula Hit by Drone Attack on Palau‑Flagged Oil Tanker – Strategic Implications for Strait of Hormuz

Drone strike on Oman’s Musandam underscores Strait of Hormuz’s energy‑security vulnerability.

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80%
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politicsGS2

BJP Claims 50 Lakh ‘Infiltrators’ Deleted in West Bengal’s Post‑SIR Electoral Roll Reset

EC’s SIR roll‑cleaning cuts 8% of West Bengal voters, fueling BJP’s ‘infiltrator’ narrative ahead of elections.

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78%
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internationalGS2

India Issues Diplomatic Advisories Amid Iran‑Israel Conflict; Emphasises Safety of Over 10 Million Expatriates in GCC

India’s diplomatic advisories safeguard 10 million Gulf expatriates amid Iran‑Israel flare‑up

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78%
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politicsGS2

CJI Surya Kant Flags India's Low Preference for International Arbitration Despite Recent Reforms

CJI flags India's lag in international arbitration despite reforms, urging systemic overhaul

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76%
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politicsGS2

Congress Criticises Modi's Foreign Policy Amid Iran‑Israel‑US Conflict and Trade Deal Controversy

Congress challenges Modi's foreign policy, citing Iran‑Israel war and lopsided US trade pact

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75%
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politicsGS2

O. Panneerselvam Joins DMK Ahead of 2026 Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections – Political Realignment

Senior AIADMK leader O. Panneerselvam joins DMK, reshaping Tamil Nadu’s 2026 electoral dynamics

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72%
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politicsGS2

Kashmir Protests Over Killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei — Govt Calls for Calm

Kashmir’s Shia protests over Iran leader’s death test India’s internal security and foreign policy

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70%
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politicsGS2

Justice Unplugged 2026: Legal Experts Discuss Constitutional Morality, Court Accessibility and Majoritarianism

Constitutional morality vs majoritarian pressure & court accessibility: UPSC‑critical reforms discussed at Justice Unplugged 2026

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70%
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politicsGS2

CJI Surya Kant Emphasises Bar‑Bench Synergy at Tirupati District Courts Complex Inauguration

CJI stresses Bar‑Bench synergy, urging long‑term judicial infrastructure for robust rule of law

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65%
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societyGS2

Supreme Court’s ISL Interpreter Initiative Stalls: Deaf Lawyers Face Ongoing Accessibility Gaps

Courtroom accessibility gaps undermine constitutional disability rights in India's Supreme Court

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65%
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internationalGS2

MEA Advises Visa Extensions for Foreign Nationals Amid West Asia Flight Cancellations (Mar 1 2026)

MEA’s visa‑extension advisory underscores India’s crisis‑management for stranded foreigners

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60%
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internationalGS2

Air India Cancels 22 International Flights Amid West Asia Crisis – Impact on Aviation Policy

Airspace bans force cancellation of 50 Indian international flights, testing aviation policy

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60%
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internationalGS2

PV Sindhu Stranded at Dubai Airport Amid Iran-Israel Conflict – Impact on Sports Diplomacy & Aviation

Sports diplomacy tested as PV Sindhu stranded amid Iran‑Israel conflict and Gulf airspace shutdown

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58%
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societyGS2

Website Implements Cookie Usage for Analytics & Advertising — Digital Governance Implications

Implicit cookie consent tests India's data‑privacy framework and digital governance.

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58%
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societyGS2

Kapil Sibal Criticises NCERT Chapter on Judicial Corruption and Calls for Upholding Constitutional Morality

NCERT judicial corruption chapter sparks debate on constitutional morality and judicial independence

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55%
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GS Paper III

8 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

environmentGS3

IMD Warns of Above‑Normal Heatwave Days Across India (Mar‑May 2026) – Impact on Winter Crops and Wheat Export Outlook

Heatwave Surge Threatens Wheat Yields and Export Prospects – A UPSC Priority

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80%
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science

GS Paper IV

2 articles

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

politicsGS4

Former Orissa HC Chief Justice S. Muralidhar on Constitutional Thinking, Legal Education & Reform

Constitutional values must start at home: legal education reforms shape civic consciousness

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70%
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politicsGS4
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GS3

Nipah Virus Spillover: Bats, Pigs and Human Health – Ecological Drivers and UPSC Implications

Nipah spillovers underscore why India must adopt a One‑Health strategy for pandemic prevention.

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78%
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scienceGS3

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates Central Facility for Recombinant Cells & GMP Unit at BRIC‑RGCB, Boosting India's Bio‑Economy

India’s new Rs 140 crore biotech hub at BRIC‑RGCB accelerates bio‑economy and health innovation.

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78%
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economyGS3

CBIC Introduces Deferred Customs Duty Scheme for Eligible Manufacturer Importers (EMI) under Union Budget 2026‑27

CBIC's EMI Scheme defers customs duty, boosting cash flow and manufacturing under Budget 2026‑27

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70%
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societyGS3

Nagpur Explosives Factory Blast Claims 17 Lives — CM Devendra Fadnavis Orders Probe and Rescue Operations

Explosives factory blast in Nagpur underscores gaps in industrial safety and disaster response

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schemesGS3

IRCTC Announces 20% Discount on Buddhist Circuit Train – Swadesh Darshan Boost in Union Budget 2026

IRCTC’s 20% discount fuels Buddhist circuit tourism under Swadesh Darshan, boosting GDP

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scienceGS3

CSIR‑NPL Celebrates National Science Day 2026 with Conclave on Raman Effect and EV Revolution

National Science Day 2026 spotlighted Raman Effect & EV push, underscoring India’s S&T self‑reliance

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65%
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economyGS3

Indian Railways Allows Name Change on Reserved Tickets Under Specified Conditions

Railways' one‑time name‑change on confirmed tickets balances passenger rights with operational efficiency

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Senior Advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi Emphasises Judicial Self‑Correction and AI’s Role at VIT Law Conclave

Judicial self‑correction & AI ethics: Key for democratic governance and legal reform

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