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UPSC Current Affairs 9 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs9 March 2026

24 articles across 4 GS papers

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internationalGS2

US‑Israel Campaign Against Iran (June 2025) – Ideological War, Proxy Conflict and Regional Repercussions

US‑Israel push for regime change in Iran tests India's strategic balancing act

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defenceGS2

Iran‑US‑Israel Conflict Enters First Week: Missile Strikes, Alliances and Rising Risk of Regional War

Iran‑US‑Israel clash threatens West Asian energy routes, testing India’s strategic autonomy

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Allows Rape Survivor’s Intervention in CBI’s Bail Challenge to Ex‑MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar

Supreme Court lets Unnao rape survivor join CBI’s bail challenge, tightening victim rights and POCSO applicability.

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

environmentGS1

Challenges to India's Forest Ecosystems & Relevance of the Thirukkural for Ancient Tamil Society

Forest threats and Thirukkural ethics demand integrated policy for sustainable India

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societyGS1

India Retains ICC T20 World Cup 2024 – Key Performances and Strategic Shifts

India's T20 World Cup win boosts soft power and sports governance

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GS Paper II

18 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalGS2

US‑Israel Campaign Against Iran (June 2025) – Ideological War, Proxy Conflict and Regional Repercussions

US‑Israel push for regime change in Iran tests India's strategic balancing act

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83%
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defenceGS2

GS Paper III

3 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

environmentGS3

Arctic Warming Threatens Greenland's Fisheries: Impact on Royal Greenland and Traditional Fishers

Arctic warming jeopardizes Greenland’s fisheries, threatening export earnings and traditional livelihoods

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74%
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economyGS3

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

economyGS4

Supreme Court Bars Arbitral Tribunal from Granting Pre‑Award Interest When Contract Prohibits It

Supreme Court upholds contractual ban on pre‑award interest in arbitration

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Iran‑US‑Israel Conflict Enters First Week: Missile Strikes, Alliances and Rising Risk of Regional War

Iran‑US‑Israel clash threatens West Asian energy routes, testing India’s strategic autonomy

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Allows Rape Survivor’s Intervention in CBI’s Bail Challenge to Ex‑MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar

Supreme Court lets Unnao rape survivor join CBI’s bail challenge, tightening victim rights and POCSO applicability.

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politicsGS2

Governor R.N. Ravi Transferred from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal Amid Constitutional Controversies

Governor transfers expose constitutional cracks in centre‑state relations ahead of elections.

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78%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court to Hear West Bengal SIR Petitions Over Voter List Exclusion – CJI Surya Kant Involved

Supreme Court to review West Bengal SIR exclusions, spotlighting judicial guard on voting rights.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Pinjra Tod Activist's Challenge on Delhi Case Diary Reconstruction

SC rejects activist’s plea to reconstruct Delhi riot case diaries, limiting access to police records

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politicsGS2

Trump Signals ‘Soon’ End to Iran‑Israel Conflict, Warns of Wider Strikes – Implications for US‑Asia Policy

Trump’s ‘soon’ end to Iran war raises US‑Asia policy stakes and market volatility

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politicsGS2

Delhi High Court Reviews CBI Revision Plea Over Liquor Policy Scam Discharge of Kejriwal & Sisodia

Delhi HC’s review of CBI’s revision plea tests judicial oversight of political corruption

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Allows Extension of Tribunal Members’ Tenure till Sept 2026 – Implications for Judicial Independence

Supreme Court’s tenure extension safeguards tribunal continuity, spotlighting judicial independence

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politicsGS2

Modi Congratulates Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party Leaders on Election Win – Implications for India‑Nepal Relations

Modi’s congratulatory call signals India’s strategic outreach to Nepal’s new ruling RSP

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politicsGS2

Delhi HC Notices CBI Challenge to Discharge of Kejriwal, Sisodia in Liquor Policy Scam

Delhi HC revives CBI probe into Kejriwal, Sisodia, underscoring judicial check on corruption

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Refines Police Arrest Rules on Court Premises – Implications for Law & Order

Supreme Court expands police arrest powers on court premises, reshaping law‑order balance

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Clarifies No Mandatory Section 202 Inquiry for Public‑Servant Complaints Against Out‑of‑Territory Accused

SC rules out mandatory Section 202 inquiry for public‑servant complaints against out‑of‑territory accused

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politicsGS2

Bar Council of India Seeks Supreme Court Intervention Against FIR on High‑Powered Election Committee

BCI’s Supreme Court plea underscores need to protect autonomy of statutory election bodies

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Refuses Interim Stay in TV Today Network Criminal Defamation SLP — Implications for Media Law

SC’s refusal to stay defamation trial highlights limits on press freedom versus reputation

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Dismisses Dutch National’s Writ for Repatriation in 2013 Jammu‑Kashmir Murder Case

Supreme Court rejects foreign national’s repatriation, reinforcing territorial jurisdiction in criminal trials

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Orders Clubbing of 23 FIRs Against Chennai Engineer Over Multi‑State Bomb‑Threat Emails

Supreme Court consolidates 23 multi‑state FIRs, highlighting need for robust cyber‑law and inter‑state coordination

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internationalGS2

Supreme Court Orders Diplomatic Video Link to Locate Russian Mother and Child in Custody Dispute

Supreme Court orders Union to secure video link in Indo‑Russia child custody dispute

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India Holds Petrol Prices Steady Amid $100+ Crude Spike; LPG Allocation Prioritized

Government freezes petrol prices despite $100+ crude, underscoring price‑stability policy.

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74%
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economyGS3

US Stock Market Volatility Amid Iran War Fears and Oil Price Swings — Implications for Global Economy

Geopolitical shocks drive US market swings, highlighting oil‑price risks for India’s economy

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