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UPSC Current Affairs 23 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs23 March 2026

38 articles across 4 GS papers

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internationalGS2

US‑Iran Standoff Over Strait of Hormuz: Trump Threatens Iranian Power Plants, Iran Vows Closure

US‑Iran Hormuz standoff threatens global oil flow – a test of energy security and coercive diplomacy

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politicsGS2

‘Double‑Engine Sarkar’ Debate: Fiscal Federalism, Governor’s Role & Need for Reform

‘Double‑engine sarkar’ threatens fiscal federalism; reforms needed to curb partisan misuse

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generalGS3

CMS Meeting in Brazil Proposes Protection for Hudsonian Godwit and Other Migratory Species Amid 95% Decline

CMS proposes top‑tier protection for the critically‑declining Hudsonian godwit, spotlighting migratory‑bird policy challenges.

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GS Paper I

5 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

schemesGS1

AB‑PMJAY Empanelment Jumps to 36,229 Hospitals; 11.69 Crore Admissions Authorized – Key Updates (Feb 2026)

AB‑PMJAY’s hospital network hits 36,229, boosting private‑sector share and testing governance.

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schemesGS1

Health Ministry Updates NP‑NCD Progress: 40.87 crore Hypertension Screened, 8.73 crore Women Cervical Cancer Screened (Feb 2026)

Massive NCD screening underscores India's push for universal health coverage and SDG‑3 targets

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societyGS1

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda to Launch TB Mukt Bharat 100‑Day Campaign on World TB Day 2026

TB Mukt Bharat 100‑Day Campaign launched on World TB Day to accelerate SDG‑3 target

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generalGS1

Tele‑MANAS Expands to 53 Cells in 36 States – 34.34 Lakh Calls Handled Since 2022 Launch

Tele‑MANAS scaling up to 53 cells boosts mental‑health access, a digital health milestone for India

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societyGS1

NHM Relaxes Norms, Expands MMUs & Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Tribal & Remote Areas – 2026 Update

NHM’s relaxed norms boost tribal health infrastructure, strengthening governance and equity

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GS Paper II

19 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalGS2

US‑Iran Standoff Over Strait of Hormuz: Trump Threatens Iranian Power Plants, Iran Vows Closure

US‑Iran Hormuz standoff threatens global oil flow – a test of energy security and coercive diplomacy

Read full analysis
85%
UPSC
politicsGS2

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

generalGS3

CMS Meeting in Brazil Proposes Protection for Hudsonian Godwit and Other Migratory Species Amid 95% Decline

CMS proposes top‑tier protection for the critically‑declining Hudsonian godwit, spotlighting migratory‑bird policy challenges.

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82%
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schemes

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

scienceGS4

CJI Surya Kant Stresses Human Judgment Over AI in Courts, Highlights Tech’s Role in Justice Delivery

CJI warns AI cannot replace human judgment in courts – safeguards needed for justice delivery

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‘Double‑Engine Sarkar’ Debate: Fiscal Federalism, Governor’s Role & Need for Reform

‘Double‑engine sarkar’ threatens fiscal federalism; reforms needed to curb partisan misuse

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Grants Personal Bond Release to Ugandan National under NDPS Act, Invoking Article 21

Supreme Court extends Article 21 liberty right to foreign nationals in NDPS bail case

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defenceGS2

Air Force Staffer Arrested for Espionage with Pakistan — Case under Official Secrets Act

Air Force civilian staffer nabbed for spying on Pakistan, raising security and legal concerns.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Rebukes Haryana Police Over Insensitive Probe of 3‑Year‑Old Rape Case

Supreme Court’s rebuke of Haryana police spotlights POCSO implementation gaps and need for police reforms

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defenceGS2

Iran Threatens Power Plant Retaliation Amid Trump’s Strait of Hormuz Deadline — Implications for US‑Iran Tensions

US‑Iran standoff over Hormuz heightens risk to power infrastructure, testing strategic deterrence

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defenceGS2

Supreme Court Dismisses Habeas Corpus Petition after Centre Revokes NSA Detention of Sonam Wangchuk

Supreme Court’s dismissal of habeas corpus underscores limits of preventive detention under NSA

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court to Hear Petition on ED’s Prolonged Investigation in Chhattisgarh Liquor Scam – Implications for Bail Rights

SC probes ED’s endless probes, spotlighting bail rights in high‑value scams

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economyGS2

RBI & NABARD Introduce New Governance Safeguards for Cooperative Banks – Board Tenure, Ombudsman, Fraud Management and Deposit Insurance

New governance safeguards tighten oversight and protect depositors in India's cooperative banks.

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defenceGS2

Iranian Missile & Drone Strikes on Saudi Arabia, UAE and Bahrain – Defence Intercepts and Regional Fallout (23 Mar 2026)

Iran’s missile‑drone strike on Gulf states tests regional air‑defence and India’s diplomatic safeguards.

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economyGS2

Lok Sabha Sends Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to Joint Parliamentary Committee – CSR Concerns & De‑criminalisation Focus

Lok Sabha sends Corporate Laws Amendment Bill to JPC, spotlighting CSR and de‑criminalisation reforms

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politicsGS2

Assam 2026 Assembly Election: BJP's Third Term Bid, Delimitation Impact & Opposition Realignment

Delimitation, communal politics and opposition realignment shape BJP’s 2026 Assam election bid

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defenceGS2

Subhash Chandra Bose Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar – National Award Recognising Disaster Management Excellence

Aapda Prabandhan Puraskar showcases India’s disaster‑management excellence, vital for governance & resilience

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economyGS2

Supreme Court Orders Transparent Probe by ED & CBI into Anil Ambani Financial Fraud

Supreme Court orders transparent ED‑CBI probe into ADAG fraud, highlighting judicial oversight

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politicsGS2

Advocate Seeks Madras High Court Ban on ‘Dhurandhar: The Revenge’ Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly Elections

High Court seeks film ban before Tamil Nadu polls, flagging judicial check on electoral influence

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court directs PMK to seek mango symbol freeze in civil court amid leadership dispute

Supreme Court bars EC from intervening, orders PMK to freeze mango symbol in civil court

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rebukes West Bengal for Delaying Kolkata Orange Line Metro Project

Supreme Court’s rebuke underscores judicial push for timely urban infrastructure over politics

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Restores Criminal Case Against Advocate for Threatening Fellow Lawyer in Bulandshahr

Supreme Court reasserts judicial oversight by reviving criminal case against lawyer threatening colleague

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Refers Petition for National Emblem on Dome to Administrative Process

Supreme Court redirects emblem‑installation plea to administrative channel, underscoring judicial restraint

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GS3

BHAVYA Scheme: Rs 33,660 cr for 100 Plug‑and‑Play Industrial Parks & Export RELIEF Measures – UPSC Highlights

BHAVYA and RELIEF schemes boost industrial parks and safeguard exports amid geopolitical shocks

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environmentGS3

MoEF&CC’s Extended Producer Responsibility Framework Boosts Circular Economy Across Waste Sectors – 2026 Update

EPR framework propels India’s circular economy, reshaping waste governance for UPSC.

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environmentGS3

India Submits First National Report on Nagoya Protocol – Key Highlights and UPSC Implications

India’s first Nagoya Protocol report spotlights ABS governance—crucial for UPSC environment and policy syllabus.

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schemesGS3

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Rules Out Full Farm Loan Waiver, Highlights Credit and Tax Measures for Farmers and Armed Forces (2026)

Govt rejects full farm loan waiver, pivots to credit reforms and retains ex‑servicemen pension tax exemption

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economyGS3

IEA Warns of Worst Global Oil Crisis Since 1970s Amid Iran‑Israel War – Strategic Releases Planned

IEA’s record oil release underscores energy‑security risks from Middle‑East conflicts

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economyGS3

Supreme Court Orders Fast‑Track ED Probe into ADAG Loan Fraud and ‘Project Help’ Insolvency Settlements

Supreme Court fast‑tracks ED probe into ADAG loan fraud, spotlighting IBC misuse

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scienceGS3

India Launches GARBH‑INi Cohort Study of 12,000 Women to Develop AI‑Driven Solutions for Preterm Births

AI‑driven GARBH‑INi cohort tackles preterm births, boosting health tech and bioeconomy

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environmentGS3

GST Cuts on Waste‑Treatment Services, Biodegradable Bags & Green Vehicles to Accelerate India's Green Transition

GST cuts on green services boost India's net‑zero roadmap and fiscal‑environment synergy

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scienceGS3

TDB‑DST Funds Indigenous Cybersecurity Tool for Secure Data Transfer in Air‑Gapped Defence Networks

Indigenous cyber‑tool for air‑gapped defence networks boosts India's strategic autonomy

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economyGS3

Andhra Pradesh Launches Fast‑Track City Gas Distribution Policy – Key Features & UPSC Implications

Fast‑track CGD policy in Andhra Pradesh showcases state‑center synergy for clean energy rollout

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scienceGS3

Rs 144.07 crore Allocated by Department of Health Research for Medical Research Infrastructure 2025‑26

Rs 144.07 crore boost to medical research infrastructure underscores govt’s push for health‑science synergy

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healthGS3

NPCBVI Update: 396 Eye Banks Operational and Cornea Collections Rise to 69,848 (2024-25)

India’s eye‑bank network hits 396, raising cornea donations to 69,848 – advancing blindness elimination

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