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UPSC Current Affairs 13 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs13 March 2026

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economyGS3

USTR Launches Section 301 Probes on 60 Nations Over Forced Labour – Trump’s Tariff Push

USTR’s Section 301 forced‑labour probes pressure 60 nations, reshaping India’s trade and diplomatic strategy

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scienceGS3

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Announces India's Leap to Global Leader in Precision Medicine, Multi‑Omics & Biomanufacturing

India’s ₹10,000‑crore push makes it a global hub for precision medicine and biotech

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scienceGS3

India Launches Precision Medicine Drive: Genomics, AI & Bio‑E3 Policy Propel Healthcare Revolution

India's Precision Medicine Drive positions biotech as a strategic health and economic priority

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GS Paper I

5 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

Supreme Court Rejects Paid Menstrual Leave Petition, Calls for Stakeholder‑Based Policy Formulation

Supreme Court urges stakeholder‑driven menstrual‑leave policy, warning mandatory leave may hurt women’s jobs.

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societyGS1

China Passes ‘Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress’ Law – Implications for Minority Rights and National Integration

China’s new ethnic‑unity law raises UPSC‑relevant questions on minority rights and state integration

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scienceGS1

JNCASR and YRGCARE Sign MoU to Translate Infectious Disease Research into Clinical Solutions

PPP MoU bridges bench research and clinical solutions for infectious diseases, boosting India's health innovation.

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scienceGS1

NASA Announces Readiness for First Crewed Moon Mission in 50 Years

NASA’s crewed Moon readiness revives strategic space race, urging India’s policy response

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politicsGS1

Trump Pushes SAVE Act for Nationwide Voter‑ID Amid Iran‑Israel War and Mid‑term Stakes

SAVE Act debate underscores US voter‑ID push and its impact on federal‑state electoral balance

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GS Paper II

21 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsGS2

India Parliament Moves to Remove Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar – First Formal Notice

Parliament’s First Motion to Remove CEC Highlights Constitutional Safeguards on Electoral Independence

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defenceGS2

GS Paper III

18 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

USTR Launches Section 301 Probes on 60 Nations Over Forced Labour – Trump’s Tariff Push

USTR’s Section 301 forced‑labour probes pressure 60 nations, reshaping India’s trade and diplomatic strategy

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86%
UPSC
scienceGS3

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

defenceGS4

Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan Launches National Dialogue on Online Crimes Against Women & Children

National Dialogue on Online Crimes pushes Centre‑State cyber‑governance for women and children safety

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Former IAF Chief V.R. Chaudhari Calls for Stronger Indian Air‑Defence & Integrated Multi‑Domain Network Amid West Asia Conflict

India must build a network‑centric air‑defence to counter emerging aerial threats, says ex‑IAF chief

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Cancels Anticipatory Bail in SC/ST Hate Crime Case, Upholds FIR Based on Police Statement

Supreme Court upholds FIR validity, cancels anticipatory bail in SC/ST hate‑crime case

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schemesGS2

DISHA & NALSA Initiatives Expand Free Legal Aid and Tele‑Law Services Across India (FY 2025‑26)

DISHA & NALSA Scale Up Digital Legal Aid, Bridging Justice Gap for Millions

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court to Review Lokpal Act’s Separate Sanctions for Chargesheet vs Prosecution – Mahua Moitra Case

Supreme Court reviews whether Lokpal can grant separate sanctions for chargesheet and prosecution

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societyGS2

Lok Sabha Introduces Transgender Amendment Bill – New Definition, Tougher Penalties

Lok Sabha’s amendment narrows transgender definition, sparking constitutional equality debate.

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schemesGS2

Supreme Court’s AI Committee Pilots LegRAA & Digital Courts 2.1 under Phase‑III eCourts Mission Mode Project

AI‑driven eCourts Phase‑III aims to digitise Indian judiciary, boosting efficiency and access to justice

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generalGS2

Supreme Court Orders Appointment of Disabled Candidates to CAG Auditor Posts under RPwD Act

Supreme Court mandates disability reservation for CAG auditor posts, reinforcing RPwD compliance

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Extends Application Deadline for Civil Judge (Junior Division) Posts to April 30, 2026

Supreme Court’s deadline extension spotlights debate over three‑year practice rule for judges

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Notices PIL Seeking Ban on Religious Animal Sacrifices — Implications for Animal Welfare Law

Supreme Court’s PIL could erase religious exemption, reshaping India’s animal‑welfare law.

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defenceGS2

Taiwan Parliament Authorises Advance Signing of US Arms Sale Packages Amid Defence Budget Delay

Parliament’s pre‑budget arms‑sale approval underscores legislative‑executive balance in Taiwan’s security policy.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Reviews 3‑Year Practice Requirement for Judicial Service Entry — Implications for UPSC

Supreme Court re‑examines 3‑year bar rule, raising UPSC questions on judicial recruitment and gender equity

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Reinstates Delhi Police Constable – Dismissal Without Departmental Enquiry Deemed Unlawful

Supreme Court bars dismissal of civil servants without documented evidence, reinforcing Article 311 safeguards

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internationalGS2

US Defence Secretary Says Iran’s New Supreme Leader Wounded; US Vows Free Shipping in Strait of Hormuz Amid West Asia Crisis

US pledges open Hormuz shipping amid wounded Iranian leader, heightening strategic stakes

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environmentGS2

Supreme Court Refers PoP Idol Immersion Petitions to Bombay High Court – Policy Implications

Supreme Court redirects PoP idol immersion challenge, highlighting environmental law supremacy over religious practices

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Asks States To File Affidavits On Forming Animal Welfare Boards

Supreme Court compels states to operationalise Animal Welfare Boards, strengthening animal rights governance

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Bars Police Recruitment for Candidates Acquitted on Benefit of Doubt in Heinous Crimes

Integrity over acquittal: SC bars police recruitment of benefit‑of‑doubt convicts

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economyGS2

Supreme Court Stays Telangana HC Order Requiring 90‑Day Advance Notice for Movie Ticket Price Hikes

Supreme Court’s stay curtails Telangana’s 90‑day ticket‑price notice, underscoring judicial check on state regulation

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schemesGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s High‑Level Committee Approves ₹1,913 crore Disaster Relief to Six States and J&K (2025)

Centre’s ₹1,913 crore disaster aid underscores fiscal federalism and Home Minister’s role in disaster management

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societyGS2

Government Launches Digital Notary Portal – Online Certificate of Practice Issued to 36,269 Notaries

Digital Notary Portal boosts e‑governance, streamlining legal services under Notaries Act

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societyGS2

Legal Information Management and Briefing System (LIMBS) Launched to Digitise Union Litigation – Details & UPSC Relevance

LIMBS digitises Union litigation, boosting legal transparency and e‑governance.

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Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Announces India's Leap to Global Leader in Precision Medicine, Multi‑Omics & Biomanufacturing

India’s ₹10,000‑crore push makes it a global hub for precision medicine and biotech

Read full analysis
85%
UPSC
scienceGS3

India Launches Precision Medicine Drive: Genomics, AI & Bio‑E3 Policy Propel Healthcare Revolution

India's Precision Medicine Drive positions biotech as a strategic health and economic priority

Read full analysis
84%
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economyGS3

Lok Sabha Passes Appropriation Bill 2026, Approves ₹1 Trillion Fund, Seeks Oust of CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Parliament approves ₹1 trillion Stabilisation Fund and moves historic CEC removal notice

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scienceGS3

TDB‑DST backs Indo‑Singapore AI‑Integrated Plasma Project for CO₂‑free Hydrogen and Carbon Nanomaterials

India‑Singapore AI‑Plasma Project Boosts CO₂‑free Hydrogen & High‑Value Carbon Materials

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economyGS3

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Pushes to Leverage India‑EFTA TEPA’s $100 bn FDI and 1 Million Jobs

India‑EFTA TEPA’s $100 bn FDI pledge aims to create 1 million jobs, urging industry to translate the pact into real growth.

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environmentGS3

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of Illegal Sand Mining in National Chambal Sanctuary, Endangering Gharials

Supreme Court’s suo‑motu probe curbs illegal sand mining threatening gharials in Chambal

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defenceGS3

Ukraine Opens Battlefield Data Platform for Allies to Train Drone AI – Boosting Autonomous Warfare Capabilities

Ukraine’s data platform accelerates drone‑AI, reshaping defence tech cooperation and autonomous warfare.

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environmentGS3

Delhi Extends Tax Exemptions to HEVs & PHEVs as India Accelerates EV Policy Framework

Delhi’s tax breaks for HEVs & PHEVs boost India’s 30% EV goal and climate commitments.

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economyGS3

Bombay High Court Notices Centre Over LPG Cylinder Supply Shortage Amid Iran-Israel Conflict

High Court warns govt on LPG shortage, linking energy security to Iran‑Israel conflict

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schemesGS3

PM-ABHIM Allocates ₹64,180 Crore to Build 9,519 AAMs, 5,456 Urban Health Centres & 744 Labs – Strengthening Public Health Infrastructure

PM‑ABHIM’s ₹64,180 cr investment reshapes India’s health infrastructure for pandemic resilience

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generalGS3

Supreme Court Declines to Mandate Nucleic Acid Test in Blood Banks – Policy Implications

SC bars mandatory NAT in blood banks, citing cost and policy jurisdiction

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environmentGS3

Great Indian Bustard Captive Breeding Programme Enters 4th Year with Two New Chicks – MoEFCC Update

Great Indian Bustard captive breeding hits 70 birds, paving way for wild re‑introduction

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societyGS3

India's MMR Drops to 88/1 lac Live Births – Impact of NHM Schemes and Infrastructure Upgrades (2021‑23)

MMR drops to 88 per lakh births, highlighting NHM’s governance success in maternal health

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economyGS3

APEDA Facilitates First Export of GI‑Tagged Joha Rice from Assam to UK & Italy

GI‑tagged Joha rice export to UK & Italy boosts NER’s niche agricultural trade

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societyGS3

Ministry of Health Launches Nationwide Free HPV Vaccination for 14‑Year‑Old Girls with New Ethical Safeguards

Free HPV vaccine for 14‑year‑old girls underscores India's push for adolescent health and ethical governance

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societyGS3

FSSAI’s 2026 Food Safety Initiatives: Risk‑Based Inspections, Labs, and Consumer Grievance Redressal

Risk‑Based inspections and mobile labs boost FSSAI’s food‑safety governance across India

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societyGS3

Ministry of Health expands NP‑NCD network: 770 District Clinics, 364 Cancer Centres & new FY25‑26 approvals

NP‑NCD expansion strengthens district-level NCD care, pivotal for India's health transition

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