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UPSC Current Affairs 10 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs10 March 2026

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schemesGS3

Finance Ministry Boosts Agricultural Credit: GLC Targets, KCC Expansion & PM‑DDKY Launch

Finance Ministry’s credit push targets SMFs, reshaping agricultural finance for UPSC.

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scienceGS2

Supreme Court Orders No‑Fault Compensation Policy for COVID‑19 Vaccine AEFIs – Implications for Public Health Governance

Supreme Court mandates no‑fault compensation for COVID‑19 vaccine injuries, reshaping health governance

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schemesGS3

Ayushman Bharat (AB‑PMJAY) Cards Reach 43.52 Crore as of 28 Feb 2026 – Statement by Union MoS Prataprao Jadhav

AB‑PMJAY cards hit 43.52 crore, signalling near‑universal health coverage – a test of welfare governance

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GS Paper I

3 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

India’s Childhood Obesity Surge: World Obesity Atlas 2026 Highlights 41 Million At‑Risk Children and Policy Gaps

Childhood obesity threatens India's future health and economic productivity, demanding urgent policy action.

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societyGS1

Supreme Court Orders NCERT Withdrawal of Class VIII Textbook Over Judiciary Corruption Reference — Unconditional Apology Issued

Supreme Court’s suo‑motu action forces NCERT to pull textbook, highlighting judicial oversight of education

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generalGS1

NCERT Issues Unconditional Apology as Supreme Court Heads to Suo Motu Hearing on Judicial Corruption Chapter

Supreme Court’s suo motu probe forces NCERT to apologise, underscoring judicial oversight of education

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GS Paper II

25 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

scienceGS2

Supreme Court Orders No‑Fault Compensation Policy for COVID‑19 Vaccine AEFIs – Implications for Public Health Governance

Supreme Court mandates no‑fault compensation for COVID‑19 vaccine injuries, reshaping health governance

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international

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesGS3

Finance Ministry Boosts Agricultural Credit: GLC Targets, KCC Expansion & PM‑DDKY Launch

Finance Ministry’s credit push targets SMFs, reshaping agricultural finance for UPSC.

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schemesGS3

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

scienceGS4

India Launches SAHI & BODH Frameworks to Regulate Secure AI in Healthcare – Key Updates from Ministry of Health

Secure AI in healthcare: SAHI & BODH frameworks mark India’s policy push

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NATO’s Evolution, Global Governance Challenges and India’s Strategic Autonomy – UPSC Insight

NATO’s shift and global‑governance contests test India’s strategic autonomy and UNSC reform drive

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defenceGS2

IRGC’s Central Role in Iran’s War Strategy and the ‘Axis of Resistance’ – UPSC Perspective

IRGC’s war readiness spotlights its sway over Iran’s foreign policy and regional security.

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defenceGS2

Dutch Intelligence Flags Russian‑Backed Phishing Attack on Signal & WhatsApp Used by Officials

Russian‑backed phishing on Signal & WhatsApp exposes limits of encrypted apps for officials

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economyGS2

India Eases FDI Approval Rules for All Land‑Border Countries Including China – Cabinet Decision 2026

Cabinet eases FDI rules for border nations, reshaping India’s security‑economy balance

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economyGS2

Lok Sabha Seeks Approval for ₹2.81 Lakh Cr Gross Additional Expenditure in 2026 Budget Session

Lok Sabha’s approval of a ₹2.81 lakh‑crore GAE underscores rising fiscal pressures and tests budgetary discipline.

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Raksha Mantri Unveils Defence Forces Vision 2047 – Roadmap for a Future‑Ready Indian Military

Vision 2047 charts a joint, self‑reliant Indian military for the centenary.

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defenceGS2

Iran‑Israel‑US Conflict Escalates: Straits of Hormuz Threatens Global Oil Supply

Strait of Hormuz at risk: Iran‑Israel‑US clash threatens India’s oil security

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societyGS2

Rajamahendravaram Milk Poisoning: Ethylene Glycol, Murder Charges & Food‑Safety Challenges

Murder charges in milk poisoning expose gaps in India's food‑safety regulation and informal dairy oversight.

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internationalGS2

US‑Israel Strikes on Iran: Regional Fallout and Implications for India’s Security

US‑Israel strikes on Iran threaten Gulf stability and India’s security interests

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UNMISS Defies South Sudan Army Order to Vacate Akobo Amid Escalating Conflict

UNMISS defies army order, underscoring peacekeeping challenges in South Sudan

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internationalGS2

Trump Warns Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Disruption Amid New Supreme Leader Crisis

US warns Iran of massive retaliation over Hormuz, raising India’s energy‑security stakes

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internationalGS2

Iran’s Missile & Drone Strikes on Gulf States Escalate Energy Crisis – Impact on Strait of Hormuz and Global Oil Prices

Iran’s Gulf missile‑drone barrage threatens energy security and global oil markets.

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economyGS2

Centre Invokes Essential Commodities Act to Prioritise LPG Production Amid Oil Crisis

ECA invoked to channel LPG for households, underscoring Centre’s emergency economic powers

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defenceGS2

US‑Iran‑Israel Tensions Escalate: Hegseth Warns of Surge in Firepower, Iran Vows Attrition Warfare

US‑Iran‑Israel standoff risks attrition war, challenging India's strategic calculus.

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internationalGS2

US‑Israel Strikes on Iran Trigger West Asian Conflict; US Tariff Push & Nepal’s RSP Surge

US‑Israel strike on Iran sparks West Asian war, reshaping India’s energy and diplomatic calculus

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internationalGS2

US‑Israeli Strikes Intensify in Iran: Trump Controls War Pace, Pentagon Confirms

US‑Israeli escalation in Iran underscores executive war‑power and oil‑security stakes for India

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internationalGS2

U.S. Labels Afghanistan a ‘Sponsor of Wrongful Detention’ – Implications for Doha Deal and US‑Afghan Relations

U.S. tags Afghanistan as ‘Sponsor of Wrongful Detention’, jeopardising Doha deal and aid.

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Supreme Court Upholds Dismissal of CISF Constable for Bigamous Marriage — Limits on Judicial Review of Disciplinary Action

Supreme Court limits judicial review, upholds dismissal of CISF constable for bigamy

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Orders Appellate Tribunals of Former HC Judges for West Bengal SIR Appeals

SC creates ad‑hoc appellate tribunals to ensure independent review of West Bengal SIR exclusions

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Supreme Court Hearings on West Bengal SIR Petitions – CJI Surya Kant Leads Bench

Supreme Court’s intervention in West Bengal SIR underscores judicial oversight of electoral roll integrity

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societyGS2

Australia Grants Asylum to Five Iranian Women Footballers Amid Iran‑Israel War – Policy Implications

Australia’s asylum to Iranian women footballers underscores sports‑driven humanitarian diplomacy amid Iran‑Israel war

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Orders Fresh ASI Permission for Urs at Hazrat Sheikh Ghaus Tomb – Heritage Law Impact

Supreme Court vs ASI: Heritage protection overrides religious rites at Hazrat Ghaus tomb

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CJI Surya Kant Bars Unnecessary Oral Mentions – Introduces Automatic Listing of Supreme Court Cases

CJI’s automatic listing curbs oral mentions, boosting judicial efficiency

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Supreme Court Clarifies No Vested Right to Admit New Evidence at Appellate Stage under Order XLI Rule 27 CPC

Supreme Court bars automatic admission of fresh evidence at appellate stage

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Ayushman Bharat (AB‑PMJAY) Cards Reach 43.52 Crore as of 28 Feb 2026 – Statement by Union MoS Prataprao Jadhav

AB‑PMJAY cards hit 43.52 crore, signalling near‑universal health coverage – a test of welfare governance

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scienceGS3

Union Budget Approves ₹3,500 cr for Four Major Astronomical Facilities – DST & IIA Lead Projects

Budget allocates ₹3,500 cr to boost India's flagship astronomical infrastructure, signalling a science‑led growth push.

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economyGS3

Centre Invokes Essential Commodities Act via Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 to Prioritise Gas Amid West Asia LNG Disruption

Centre uses Essential Commodities Act to Prioritise Natural Gas amid West Asia LNG crisis

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FATF Flags Stablecoins as Tool for Money Laundering, Terror & Proliferation Financing by Iran, North Korea

FATF flags stablecoins as terror‑financing tool of Iran, North Korea – urging stricter regulation

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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Pushes for India to Lead Global Agri‑Food Exports via FTAs and AIF

India leverages FTAs & ₹1 Lakh Cr AIF to chase top agri‑food export spot

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MoPNG Invokes Essential Commodities Act to Prioritise Natural Gas Amid Hormuz LNG Disruption

Essential Commodities Act deployed to safeguard natural gas amid Hormuz LNG disruption

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Microsoft integrates Anthropic’s Claude AI into Copilot Cowork – Implications for Enterprise AI Adoption

Microsoft’s Anthropic AI tie‑up pushes secure enterprise AI, urging Indian policy action

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societyGS3

Government Approves 43 New Medical Colleges & 20,649 MBBS/PG Seats for 2025‑26 under CSS

Central funding boosts medical seats to bridge health gaps in aspirational districts

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Finance Ministry Launches Measures to Boost PMJJBY Enrolment & Faster Claim Settlement

Finance Ministry’s digital push accelerates PMJJBY enrollment, bolstering social security for informal workers

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India‑EFTA Trade & Economic Partnership Agreement Marks 2 Years – $100 bn Investment Drive & Market Access for MSMEs

India‑EFTA TEPA drives $100 bn investment, boosting MSME exports to high‑income markets

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healthGS3

Supreme Court Orders No‑Fault Compensation Policy for COVID‑19 Vaccine Adverse Events

Supreme Court mandates no‑fault compensation for COVID‑19 vaccine AEFI to safeguard public‑health confidence

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environmentGS3

Oleum Leak in Boisar Highlights Gaps in India’s Chemical Disaster Safeguards

Oleum leak in Boisar exposes weak chemical disaster safeguards, urging policy overhaul

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