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UPSC Current Affairs 12 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs12 March 2026

51 articles across 3 GS papers

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scienceGS3

US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka – Implications for UNCLOS, EEZ & High Seas Treaty

US‑Iran naval clash spotlights UNCLOS limits and India’s role in high‑seas governance

85%
UPSC
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schemesGS3

Union Cabinet Approves Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Extension to 2028 – Focus on Service Delivery and Digital Monitoring

JJM 2.0 extends to 2028, linking digital monitoring with Gram Panchayat‑led water service delivery.

85%
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schemesGS2

e-Courts Mission Mode Project Phase III: Digital & Paperless Courts – Key Achievements & Future Roadmap

e-Courts Phase III drives a paperless, AI‑enabled judiciary to slash backlog

84%
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GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

politicsGS1

Supreme Court Dismisses Petition to Bring Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s Remains to India

Supreme Court’s dismissal underscores locus‑standi in repatriation of national icons

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59%
UPSC

GS Paper II

32 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

schemesGS2

e-Courts Mission Mode Project Phase III: Digital & Paperless Courts – Key Achievements & Future Roadmap

e-Courts Phase III drives a paperless, AI‑enabled judiciary to slash backlog

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84%
UPSC
societyGS2

Supreme Court Bars Income‑Only Test for OBC Creamy‑Layer Determination – Emphasises Parental Post Status

Supreme Court reaffirms post‑status rule for OBC creamy‑layer, overruling income‑only test

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schemesGS2

Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Judicial Infrastructure & Digital Courts: Funding, Progress and UPSC Relevance (2026)

Judicial CSS and Digital Courts boost infrastructure, e‑governance and access to justice.

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83%
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schemesGS2

e-Courts Mission Mode Project Boosts Digital Justice Delivery – Key Stats & Impact (2024‑2026)

e‑Courts digitisation slashes pendency, bolstering the constitutional right to speedy justice

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82%
UPSC
internationalGS2

UNSC Resolution Condemning Iran’s Attacks on GCC States and Jordan – India Co‑sponsors

India co‑sponsors UNSC resolution condemning Iran, underscoring its role in Gulf security and energy geopolitics

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81%
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societyGS2

Supreme Court Calls for Parliament to Enact Passive Euthanasia Law after 8‑Year Legislative Void

Supreme Court urges Parliament to enact a Passive Euthanasia Act, ending eight‑year legislative void

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80%
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societyGS2

Lok Adalat & Legislative Amendments Aim to Reduce Case Pendency – Ministry of Law and Justice Update (Mar 2026)

Lok Adalat reforms and statutory amendments target speedy justice and court de‑congestion.

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80%
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environmentGS2

Tripartite MoU Links NDMA, CSIR‑NIScPR & AcSIR to Boost Disaster Risk Reduction and Academic Capacity

Tripartite MoU harnesses science institutions to boost India’s disaster risk reduction capacity.

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80%
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internationalGS2

Iran Demands Recognition, Reparations, and Guarantees to End US‑Israel War

Iran’s three‑point demand reshapes US‑Israel conflict and tests global diplomatic norms

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80%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Orders Reinstatement & Seniority of District Judges after Rejanish v Deepa Verdict

Supreme Court reinstates district judges, fixing seniority – a key judicial reform.

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80%
UPSC
scienceGS2

ANRF Governing Board Launches MAHA, Grants & Centres to Boost India’s R&D and Innovation Ecosystem

ANRF’s MAHA mission and new grant schemes steer India’s R&D toward self‑reliance and inclusive innovation.

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79%
UPSC
internationalGS2

Israeli Strike on Beirut’s Ramlet al‑Baida Seafront Kills 8, Injures 21 Amid Escalating Israel‑Hezbollah Conflict

Israeli strike on Beirut beach spotlights civilian risk in Israel‑Hezbollah war

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79%
UPSC
societyGS2

Supreme Court Dismisses Plea for Extra UPSC Attempt for Covid‑Affected Candidates

Supreme Court upholds existing UPSC age and attempt limits, rejecting pandemic‑relief plea

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78%
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schemesGS2

Tamil Nadu Challenges Navodaya Scheme in Supreme Court Over Three‑Language Policy

Tamil Nadu’s Supreme Court fight over Navodaya’s three‑language rule tests federalism in education

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78%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rejects State‑Level Collegium for DGP Appointments, Upholds UPSC Panel Role

Supreme Court bars political collegium for DGPs, reinforces UPSC’s merit‑based panel

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78%
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societyGS2

Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Blood Donation by LGBTQ+ and Sex Workers – Centre’s Public Health Rationale

Supreme Court backs blood‑donor ban, citing public‑health risk over LGBTQ+ equality

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78%
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societyGS2

PIB Flags Over 50 Deepfake & AI‑Generated Misinformation Posts Targeting Indian Leaders – Rise of Pakistani Propaganda

Deepfake Surge Highlights Need for Robust Fact‑Checking and Digital Literacy in Governance

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76%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rebukes Indian Railways for Inadequate Disclosure of Safety Investment Details

Supreme Court forces Railways to disclose safety spending, tightening accountability in infrastructure governance.

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75%
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defenceGS2

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Kashmiri Separatist Shabir Ahmed Shah in Terror Funding Case

Supreme Court’s bail to Kashmiri separatist underscores balance between national security and speedy trial rights

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74%
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internationalGS2

G7 Considers Naval Escort for Merchant Ships in the Gulf Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

G7’s naval escort plan underscores maritime security’s impact on global oil markets amid Iran‑Israel tensions

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74%
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internationalGS2

Russian Envoy Kirill Dmitriev Discusses Energy Crisis with U.S. Counterparts in Florida Meeting

US‑Russia energy talks underscore geopolitics of oil amid Hormuz shutdown

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73%
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internationalGS2

India Joins 30 Nations in Condemning Hezbollah’s Role in Lebanon Conflict and Reaffirms UNIFIL Support

India’s UN stance on Lebanon underscores its peacekeeping leadership and diplomatic clout

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73%
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schemesGS2

DoSEL Conducts One‑Day Workshop on NMMSS Implementation in Delhi – Focus on NEP 2020 Alignment

DoSEL workshop ties NMMSS to NEP‑2020, boosting secondary education and digital governance

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72%
UPSC
defenceGS2

Hezbollah Fires Rockets and Advanced Missiles at Northern Israel Amid Fresh Israeli Strikes on Beirut – Implications for South‑Lebanon Tensions

Hezbollah’s missile strike on northern Israel risks wider Iran‑Israel escalation

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72%
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schemesGS2

NALSA Releases FY 2023‑25 Legal Aid Statistics: Lok Adalat Settlements, Awareness Camps & LADCS Scheme Progress

NALSA’s expanding legal‑aid drive strengthens access to justice, a key constitutional mandate

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70%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rules Seniority of Direct TNEB Recruits Starts from Initial Appointment, Not Probation

Supreme Court mandates seniority from appointment date, reshaping public‑sector promotions

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68%
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politicsGS2

RDI Scheme Launched with ₹1 Lakh Crore to Boost Private‑Sector R&D in Strategic Technologies

₹1 Lakh Crore RDI Scheme pushes private R&D for strategic tech, bolstering self‑reliant India

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64%
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defenceGS2

Defence Secretary Opens NCC ADGs/DDGs Conference – Emphasis on Viksit Bharat, Drone & Cyber Training

NCC’s drone & cyber push aligns youth training with Viksit Bharat, bolstering defence readiness

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politicsGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Pays Tribute to Dandi Satyagraha Leaders on 96th Anniversary

Amit Shah’s tribute underscores Dandi March’s relevance to nation‑building and contemporary governance

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62%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Stays Bail Cancellation for 12 Accused in BSP Leader K. Armstrong Murder Case

Supreme Court stays bail cancellation, highlighting judicial check on high‑court orders in political murder

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rejects Advocate’s Rs 1 Crore Claim for ‘Saving’ Former CJI Dipak Misra

Supreme Court’s rejection of Rs 1 crore fee claim underscores limits on monetising ‘judicial service’

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Annual Digest 2025 Released – Comprehensive Compilation for UPSC Aspirants

Supreme Court’s 2025 Digest provides essential case law for GS‑2 Polity and GS‑4 Ethics.

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GS Paper III

18 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceGS3

US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship Near Sri Lanka – Implications for UNCLOS, EEZ & High Seas Treaty

US‑Iran naval clash spotlights UNCLOS limits and India’s role in high‑seas governance

Read full analysis
85%
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schemesGS3
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Union Cabinet Approves Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Extension to 2028 – Focus on Service Delivery and Digital Monitoring

JJM 2.0 extends to 2028, linking digital monitoring with Gram Panchayat‑led water service delivery.

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economyGS3

New Labour Codes Aim for Formalisation but May Deepen Informality — UPSC Analysis

Labour Codes’ push for formalisation risks widening informality – a UPSC red flag

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environmentGS3

Environment Ministry & Indian Railways Roll Out 705 Wildlife‑Friendly Structures to Curb Train‑Elephant Collisions

Rail‑Wildlife Synergy: 705 Structures to Safeguard Elephants on Expanding Tracks

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environmentGS3

CSIR-CRRI & AMNS India Sign R&D Pact to Use Iron‑Ore Tailings for Sustainable Road Construction

Circular‑economy road tech: CSIR‑CRRI partners with AMNS to turn iron‑ore tailings into pavement

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scienceGS3

India’s RDI Fund & Policy Push: Private‑Sector R&D Lag Hinders Innovation

Policy money is pouring in, but weak private‑sector R&D stalls India’s innovation drive

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economyGS3

EPFO’s Central Board Approves EPS 2026, Replacing EPS 1995 – Transparency and Pension Concerns

EPS 2026 approved without consultation, sparking transparency and pension sustainability concerns

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IMD Issues Heatwave to Severe Heatwave Alerts Across Gujarat, Rajasthan, Delhi and Other Regions – March 11, 2026

Heatwave alerts expose gaps in India's climate‑resilience and disaster‑management framework

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economyGS3

India’s Coal Stocks Reach 210 MT – Adequate for 88 Days Amid Summer Demand and Gas Supply Crunch

India’s 210 MT coal stock secures summer power amid gas‑import risks, highlighting energy‑security policy.

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economyGS3

Policy missteps: On the government’s handling of India’s fuel crisis

Fuel crisis exposes gaps in India's energy security and crisis communication

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environmentGS3

NCB Partners with TraceXero to Advance Carbon Capture Tech for Cement Industry

NCB‑TraceXero tie‑up aims to decarbonise cement sector, crucial for India’s Net‑Zero goal

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environmentGS3

MoEFCC‑Railways Workshop Charts 705 Mitigation Structures to Cut Elephant‑Train Collisions on 77 Priority Stretches

Mitigating Elephant‑Train Collisions: 705 Structures on 77 Railway Stretches Showcase Inter‑Agency Conservation Policy

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scienceGS3

TDB (DST) Funds OrbitAID Aerospace for Indigenous On‑Orbit Satellite Docking & Refueling Technology

India funds private on‑orbit docking tech to boost self‑reliant space capability and curb debris

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societyGS3

President Murmu Calls for Greater Women Leadership in Agriculture – Highlights Key Schemes and UN’s International Year of Women Farmers 2026

Women’s leadership in agriculture is pivotal for inclusive growth and SDG achievement – UPSC focus

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economyGS3

IBA Convenes RRB Conclave 2026 on Next‑Gen Reforms – Aligning RRBs with Viksit Bharat @2047

RRB reforms target digital inclusion to meet Viksit Bharat 2047 goals

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Parliamentary Update: Progress of the National Geospatial Mission – Stakeholder Consultations, Data Accessibility, and Capacity Building

Open geospatial data drives data‑driven governance and disaster resilience in India

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JNCASR Study Shows Spin‑Phonon Coupling Raises Heat Conductivity in Magnetic Semiconductor CrN

Spin‑phonon coupling boosts thermal conductivity in CrN, signalling India’s edge in spintronic materials

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SUNIL Programme (DST) Boosts Rural Tech Delivery via Community Partnerships – Rajya Sabha Reply

SUNIL Programme exemplifies community‑driven S&T delivery for inclusive rural development

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