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UPSC Current Affairs 21 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs21 March 2026

33 articles across 3 GS papers

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politics7
international5
economy3
society3
environment3

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generalGS3

IISc PhD Scholar’s Film Exposes Unregulated Dolphin‑Watching Industry Threatening Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphins in Goa

Unregulated dolphin‑watching in Goa urges new marine wildlife tourism policy.

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defenceGS2

Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill 2026 Aims to Preserve IPS Deputation, Overturns Supreme Court Verdict

Bill 2026 mandates IPS dominance in senior CAPF posts, challenging the Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling.

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internationalGS2

US and Israel Joint Strike on Iran’s Natanz Enrichment Facility – Implications for Regional Security

US‑Israel Natanz strike raises legal‑ethical debate and escalates regional security risks

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

politicsGS1

CJI Surya Kant Labels Certain Digital Platforms ‘Blackmailers’ – Calls for Regulation of Online Media

CJI flags digital platforms as ‘blackmailers’, urging regulation of online media

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politicsGS1

Supreme Court Refuses Petition on Police Social Media Images, Calls for Comprehensive Guidelines

SC urges guidelines for police social media to curb media trials and protect free speech

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GS Paper II

18 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceGS2

Central Armed Police Forces (General Administration) Bill 2026 Aims to Preserve IPS Deputation, Overturns Supreme Court Verdict

Bill 2026 mandates IPS dominance in senior CAPF posts, challenging the Supreme Court’s 2025 ruling.

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82%
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international

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

generalGS3

IISc PhD Scholar’s Film Exposes Unregulated Dolphin‑Watching Industry Threatening Indian Ocean Humpback Dolphins in Goa

Unregulated dolphin‑watching in Goa urges new marine wildlife tourism policy.

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88%
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GS2

US and Israel Joint Strike on Iran’s Natanz Enrichment Facility – Implications for Regional Security

US‑Israel Natanz strike raises legal‑ethical debate and escalates regional security risks

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79%
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defenceGS2

Indian Navy to Commission Indigenous Stealth Frigate ‘Taragiri’ (F41) on 3 April 2026

India’s indigenous stealth frigate ‘Taragiri’ commissioned, boosting self‑reliant naval power

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defenceGS2

Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at US‑UK Joint Base on Diego Garcia – Security Implications

Iran’s long‑range missile test challenges US‑UK base security in the Indian Ocean.

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politicsGS2

Justice Dipankar Datta Urges Stronger Collegium Protection and 40‑Judge Supreme Court Bench — Implications for Judicial Governance

Justice Datta calls for stronger Collegium safeguards and a 40‑judge Supreme Court to curb pendency.

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societyGS2

Delhi High Court Revives PIL Seeking Penal Provision for Non‑Consensual Unnatural Sex under BNS

Delhi HC revives PIL to plug Section‑377 gap in new criminal code, urging legislative action.

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internationalGS2

US‑Israel Strikes on Iran & Beirut; Trump Calls NATO ‘Cowards’ Over Hormuz Closure – Energy & Security Impact

Israel‑Iran strikes and US‑NATO rift threaten energy security, demanding strategic Indian response

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defenceGS2

RRU‑SSB MoU to Accredit Border Guard Training – Boosting National Security Education

RRU‑SSB MoU professionalises border‑guard training, linking security forces with academic credentials

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politicsGS2

Justice BV Nagarathna Flags Government‑Generated Litigation as Key Driver of Judicial Pendency at SCBA 2026 Conference

Government’s own litigation fuels Supreme Court backlog, undermining judicial efficiency

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politicsGS2

Tamil Nadu 2026 Election: DMK's Dravidian Model vs AIADMK-BJP Alliance and Emerging Third Parties

DMK’s welfare‑driven Dravidian model challenges BJP’s marginality in Tamil Nadu’s 2026 polls

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internationalGS2

Trump Signals US Wind‑down of Iran War, Calls on Regional Nations to Secure Strait of Hormuz – 20 Mar 2026

US hands Hormuz security to Gulf states as Iran war winds down – security impact

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internationalGS2

PM Modi Sends Eid & Nowruz Greetings to Iran’s President, Condemns Infrastructure Attacks – Highlights Strait of Hormuz Security

Modi’s diplomatic outreach underscores Strait of Hormuz security and India’s energy‑security agenda

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Orders States & UTs to Submit Detailed Prison Overcrowding Affidavits

Supreme Court mandates data-driven decongestion of prisons, spotlighting judicial activism in criminal justice reforms

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generalGS2

Supreme Court Grants Regular Bail to Avinash Reddy in Andhra Pradesh Liquor Scam Using Art 142 Powers

SC invokes Art 142 to grant regular bail in AP liquor scam, underscoring judicial activism

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Allows Confiscation Proceedings Against Officer’s Wife Post‑Death under Bihar Special Courts Act

Supreme Court upholds asset confiscation from deceased officer’s spouse, strengthening anti‑corruption enforcement

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schemesGS2

DISHA Tele‑Law Workshop in Kurukshetra (22 Mar 2026) – Digital Push for Access to Justice

DISHA Tele‑Law Workshop underscores digital push for nationwide access to justice

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Quashes FIR under UP Gangster Act over Procedural Lapses

Supreme Court’s quash of UP GASA FIR underscores procedural safeguards in criminal law

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Orders Certified Copy for All Statutory Appeals – Procedural Mandate Clarified

Supreme Court mandates certified copy for every statutory appeal, tightening procedural compliance

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GS3

SIPRI Report (2021‑25) Shows 9.2% Rise in Global Arms Transfers; India Ranks 2nd Largest Importer

India’s rise as world’s 2nd‑largest arms importer underscores need for defence self‑reliance

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economyGS3

India’s Pharma‑MedTech Push: Self‑Reliance, Innovation Schemes and Global Market Ambitions — Dr. Jitendra Singh’s Vision

India’s PRIP and Device Policy drive pharma‑medtech self‑reliance and boost GDP.

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economyGS3

India Rebases GDP to 2022‑23 Base Year – Implications for Growth, Fiscal Ratios and UPSC

GDP rebasing trims fiscal ratios – a statistical shift with real policy implications for UPSC.

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schemesGS3

Government Expands Mutual Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSME Manufacturers & Exporters – Up to ₹100 crore Loans

Expanded MCGS‑MSME boosts ₹100 cr credit for manufacturers & exporters, driving inclusive growth

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environmentGS3

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Chairs 90th SC‑NBWL Meeting; MoU Signed for Geospatial‑AI Tools in Wildlife Conservation

Tech‑driven wildlife governance: MoU for geospatial‑AI tools signed at SC‑NBWL meeting

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economyGS3

US Temporarily Waives Sanctions on Iranian Oil; India and Asian Refiners Poised to Purchase

US sanctions waiver on Iranian oil opens a 30‑day window for Indian refiners, testing energy security

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internationalGS3

US Grants 30‑Day Sanctions Waiver for Iranian Oil to Ease Global Energy Supply — Treasury Secretary Bessent

US 30‑day waiver on Iranian oil to curb price surge amid war, underscoring sanctions‑energy link

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environmentGS3

NBA Forms Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species after NGT Directive – UPSC Insight

NBA’s expert committee tackles invasive species to safeguard India’s biodiversity and food security

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defenceGS3

Pentagon Declares Palantir’s Maven AI a Program of Record – Impact on US Defence and AI Governance

Pentagon makes Palantir’s Maven AI a Program of Record, fast‑tracking AI warfare and governance issues

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environmentGS3

International Day of Forests 2026 – ‘Forests and Economies’ Theme Highlights Role in Sustainable Development

Forests as economic engines: key to sustainable growth and livelihoods

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defenceGS3

Defence Minister Announces 100 New Sainik Schools, NCC Expansion and Girls’ Admission – Emphasis on VUCA Skills

PPP-driven expansion of Sainik Schools and NCC to build VUCA‑ready citizens for modern warfare

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scienceGS3

Bharat Innovates Deep‑Tech Pre‑Summit Inaugurated at IIT Bombay – PSA Prof Ajay Kumar Sood Launches National Startup Showcase

₹1 lakh crore RDI Fund boosts deep‑tech startups, signalling govt’s push for innovation

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