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UPSC Current Affairs 2 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs2 March 2026

31 articles across 2 GS papers

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internationalGS2

India-Canada Seal $2.6 bn Uranium Deal & CEPA, Aim for $50 bn Trade by 2030

India‑Canada CEPA and $2.6 bn uranium deal mark a strategic push for energy security and $50 bn trade goal.

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internationalGS3

US & Israel Strikes after Khamenei’s Death: Prospects of Regime Change in Iran – UPSC Analysis

US‑Israeli strikes post‑Khamenei death test Iran’s authoritarian resilience – a UPSC must‑know

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defenceGS2

US‑Israeli Strikes on Iran Spark Regional Conflict: 555 Killed, US Planes Crash in Kuwait

US‑Israeli strikes on Iran ignite regional war, raising security and humanitarian stakes for India

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GS Paper II

20 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalGS2

India-Canada Seal $2.6 bn Uranium Deal & CEPA, Aim for $50 bn Trade by 2030

India‑Canada CEPA and $2.6 bn uranium deal mark a strategic push for energy security and $50 bn trade goal.

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defenceGS2

US‑Israeli Strikes on Iran Spark Regional Conflict: 555 Killed, US Planes Crash in Kuwait

US‑Israeli strikes on Iran ignite regional war, raising security and humanitarian stakes for India

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scienceGS2

Supreme Court Flags AI‑Generated Fake Judgments as Misconduct — Implications for Judicial Integrity

Supreme Court brands AI‑fabricated judgments as misconduct, prompting new judicial‑tech guidelines.

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defenceGS2

Integrated Air‑Missile Defence Upgrade in 2025 Conflict – New Systems & Strategic Implications

Layered IAMD upgrades in 2025 spotlight cost‑effective defence for India’s security strategy.

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internationalGS2

Trump‑Netanyahu War on Iran (Feb 2026) – US‑Israel Strike, Regional Fallout & UPSC Implications

US‑Israel strike on Iran tests international law and threatens India’s oil security.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Expands Contempt Liability to Third Parties Aiding Disobedience of Judicial Orders

Supreme Court widens contempt liability to anyone aiding defiance of its orders

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defenceGS2

UK Allows US Use of British Bases for Limited Defensive Strikes after Iranian Drone Hits RAF Akrotiri

UK lets US launch limited defensive strikes from its bases, citing collective self‑defence after Iranian drone attack.

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internationalGS2

PM Modi’s Calls with Israel & UAE Leaders Amid Iran‑Israel Escalation – Civilian Safety Emphasised

Modi’s dual outreach to Israel & UAE underscores India’s cease‑fire push in volatile West Asia

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politicsGS2

ECI Publishes Post‑SIR Electoral Rolls in West Bengal – 1.18 Lakh Names Deleted

ECI’s post‑SIR roll cleanup in West Bengal removes 1.18 lakh names, crucial before Assembly polls

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internationalGS2

Attack on <strong>Skylight</strong> Highlights Risks to Indian Seafarers and Shadow‑Fleet Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz

Shadow‑fleet attacks threaten Indian seafarers and energy security in the Strait of Hormuz

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defenceGS2

US F-15E Strike Eagles Shot Down Over Kuwait in Friendly‑Fire Incident – Implications for US‑Kuwait Defence Ties

Friendly‑fire downing of US F‑15Es in Kuwait strains US‑Gulf defence partnership

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politicsGS2

Myanmar Military Grants Amnesty to Over 10,000 Prisoners Ahead of First Parliament Session Since 2021

Myanmar junta’s mass amnesty aims to legitimize parliament ahead of first session

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internationalGS2

Security Clampdown in Srinagar’s Lal Chowk After Anti‑US/Israel Protests – Implications for J&K Governance

Lieutenant Governor’s security clampdown in Srinagar highlights federal‑state tension in J&K

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Congress Rejects DMK’s Offer of 25 Seats in Tamil Nadu Assembly Election – Negotiations Stalled

Congress‑DMK seat‑share impasse threatens anti‑BJP coalition in Tamil Nadu

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societyGS2

President Droupadi Murmu Urges New IAS Officers to Embrace AI, E‑Governance and Sustainable Governance

President urges IAS officers to harness AI & e‑governance while ensuring inclusive, sustainable administration

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internationalGS2

Modi Condemns UAE Attacks, Reaffirms Solidarity Amid Iran‑India Tensions (Mar 1, 2026)

Modi condemns UAE missile attacks, highlighting India’s Gulf de‑escalation drive and diaspora safety

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societyGS2

UK Home Office Overhauls Asylum Rules: 30‑Month Review, 5‑Year Protection for Unaccompanied Minors

UK's 30‑month asylum review signals shift to time‑bound refugee protection, impacting polity & security

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politicsGS2

Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki Calls for Voter Turnout in Nepal’s Post‑Protest Parliamentary Election – March 5, 2026

Interim PM Karki urges voter turnout to stabilise Nepal post‑protest democracy

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internationalGS2

Iran’s Drone & Missile Strikes Hit UAE, Oman and Indian Nationals – MEA Response and Travel Disruptions (Mar 1 2026)

Iran’s Drone‑Missile Assault Threatens Indian Diaspora and Energy Corridors in Gulf

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internationalGS2

Indian Airlines Cancel 350 Flights Amid Iran‑Israel Conflict; DGCA Advisory and GCC Visa‑On‑Arrival Measures

DGCA halts 350 flights as Iran‑Israel war threatens civil aviation and diaspora

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GS Paper III

11 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

internationalGS3

US & Israel Strikes after Khamenei’s Death: Prospects of Regime Change in Iran – UPSC Analysis

US‑Israeli strikes post‑Khamenei death test Iran’s authoritarian resilience – a UPSC must‑know

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Iran’s SNSC Chief Ali Larijani Rejects US Talks After US‑Israeli Strikes

Iran’s SNSC chief rejects US talks, signalling hard‑line shift post U.S.–Israeli strikes

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economyGS3

EPFO Retains EPF Interest Rate at 8.25% for FY 2025-26 – Implications for Subscribers and Fiscal Policy

EPF 8.25% rate retained, boosting salaried savings amid fiscal pressures

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internationalGS3

Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon Kill 31 After Hezbollah Attack – US Issues Urgent Advisory for Kuwait

Israel‑Hezbollah clash escalates regional security, testing India’s diplomatic calculus

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economyGS3

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini Presents 2026‑27 Budget of ₹2.23 Lakh Crore – Outlay & Climate Fund

Haryana’s ₹2.23 Lakh Crore 2026‑27 Budget underscores fiscal push for infrastructure and climate resilience

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Tamil Nadu Inaugurates First Dark Sky Park at Ariyur Shola Reserve, Kolli Hills – Boost to Eco‑tourism & Astronomy Education

Tamil Nadu’s Dark Sky Park links night‑sky conservation with eco‑tourism, a model for sustainable development

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Iran‑Israel Conflict Spillover: Drone and Missile Strikes Hit UAE, Prompting Diplomatic Pull‑out

Iran‑Israel spillover threatens UAE’s security and economic hub, prompting diplomatic fallout

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US‑Iran Conflict Escalates: Trump‑Ordered Strikes, Congressional Briefings and First US Casualties (Mar 2026)

US‑Iran airstrikes test executive war powers and congressional oversight – implications for India

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environmentGS3

Science For All Weekly Newsletter: Simplifying Science for UPSC Aspirants

Heavy metal pollution in Indian waters endangers marine life and sustainable development

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economyGS3

US‑Israeli Strikes on Iran Spike Oil Prices, Hit Global Markets – Implications for India’s Economy

Geopolitical Strikes Spike Oil Prices, Threatening India’s Inflation and Trade Balance

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scienceGS3

NASA Restructures Artemis Moon‑Landing Timeline – New Test Mission, 2028 Goal

NASA’s Artemis timeline shift underscores India’s need for robust space policy and strategic competition

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