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UPSC Current Affairs 24 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs24 March 2026

32 articles across 4 GS papers

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Allows Reserved‑Category Teachers to Claim General Seats on Merit

Supreme Court’s ruling lets high‑scoring reserved teachers take open‑category seats – reshapes reservation merit dynamics

85%
UPSC
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economyInvestment & TradeGS2

ED Investigates 257 Cyber‑Crime Cases, Uncovers ₹35,925 crore; I4C Expands Cyber‑Crime Coordination Mechanisms

ED uncovers ₹35,925 crore cyber‑fraud; I4C’s new platforms tighten Centre‑State crime coordination

84%
UPSC
3
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Supreme Court Clarifies Limits of Judicial Review Over Committee of Creditors' Commercial Decisions under IBC

Supreme Court limits judicial review of CoC’s commercial choices, but upholds oversight for statutory breaches.

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GS Paper I

5 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyDemographics & MigrationGS1

Census 2027 to Use Digital Self‑Enumeration and Mobile App – Safeguards Announced by MHA

Digital Census 2027 boosts data accuracy while safeguarding privacy through statutory safeguards

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS1

U‑WIN Portal Registers 11.87 Crore Children & 3.96 Crore Pregnant Women – 2026 Update by MoHFW

U‑WIN’s digital push registers 15.83 crore beneficiaries, reshaping India’s immunisation governance.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

India Launches World‑First Clinical Study Evaluating Ayurveda as Adjunct to TB Treatment – Dr Jitendra Singh

India’s Ayurveda‑Adjunct TB Trial Marks a New Era of Integrative Public‑Health Policy

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Drugs Controller of India Tightens Surveillance on GLP‑1 Weight‑Loss Drugs — Prescription‑Only Enforcement

DCGI clamps down on GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs to curb unsafe self‑medication

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS1

Govt Expands Ayushman Arogya Mandirs & Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination under Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar

Expanding AAMs & HPV drive under SNSPA strengthens preventive health and women’s empowerment

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68%
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GS Paper II

16 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Allows Reserved‑Category Teachers to Claim General Seats on Merit

Supreme Court’s ruling lets high‑scoring reserved teachers take open‑category seats – reshapes reservation merit dynamics

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85%
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economy

GS Paper III

9 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Supreme Court Clarifies Limits of Judicial Review Over Committee of Creditors' Commercial Decisions under IBC

Supreme Court limits judicial review of CoC’s commercial choices, but upholds oversight for statutory breaches.

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GS Paper IV

2 articles

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS4

India AI Mission Launches CATCH Grant & SAHI Framework for AI‑Based Cancer Screening (2026)

AI‑driven cancer screening under India AI Mission aims to slash mortality, testing governance & ethics

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72%
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society
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Investment & Trade
GS2

ED Investigates 257 Cyber‑Crime Cases, Uncovers ₹35,925 crore; I4C Expands Cyber‑Crime Coordination Mechanisms

ED uncovers ₹35,925 crore cyber‑fraud; I4C’s new platforms tighten Centre‑State crime coordination

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84%
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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Supreme Court Flags Systemic Bias in Women Officers' Evaluation for Permanent Commission – Relief Ordered

Supreme Court curbs gender bias in armed forces’ officer evaluations, mandates transparent PC selection

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

New Criminal Justice Reforms: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita & Sakshya Adhiniyam – Victim‑Centric Features & Timelines (2023)

New victim‑centred criminal codes aim to fast‑track justice and modernise India’s legal system.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Rules Conversion to Christianity Leads to Loss of Scheduled Caste Status

SC status lost on converting to Christianity – Supreme Court upholds religion‑based reservation rule

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79%
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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Reviews West Asia Conflict Impact on India’s Defence Preparedness and Aatmanirbharta Roadmap

Defence Minister orders a decade‑long roadmap to boost self‑reliance amid West Asia tensions

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Puducherry 2026 Assembly Election: Seat‑Sharing Chaos, Alliance Dynamics and Governance Concerns

Puducherry 2026 polls spotlight coalition chaos and governance lapses in a Union Territory.

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump Halts Planned Strikes on Iranian Power Plants Amid Strait of Hormuz Crisis

Trump pauses Iranian power‑plant strikes, prompting diplomatic shift and heightened energy‑security concerns for India

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Orders States to Set Up Exclusive UAPA Courts for 1‑Year Trial Completion

Supreme Court mandates exclusive UAPA courts to ensure 1‑year trial completion, reshaping judicial response to terrorism

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Supreme Court Flags Police Insensitivity in 4‑Year‑Old Rape Case; Calls for Victim‑Friendly Guidelines

Supreme Court urges victim‑friendly guidelines after police and magistrate lapses in a 4‑year‑old rape case

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Supreme Court Refuses Separate Census Count for DNT Communities, Calls Issue a Policy Matter

SC bars judicial push for separate DNT count, urging executive policy action

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Supreme Court Examines ED's Recourse After CM Mamata Banerjee Allegedly Obstructs Raid – Article 32 Issue

Supreme Court to decide if ED can invoke Article 32 against a State’s obstruction

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Finds SIR of Electoral Rolls Smooth Nationwide Except West Bengal – Key Issues Highlighted

Supreme Court flags West Bengal’s SIR glitches, underscoring electoral roll integrity nationwide

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internationalGlobal Stage CommitmentsGS2

NITI Aayog Co‑hosts International Workshop on VNRs & SDG Implementation Pathways in Delhi (24‑25 Mar 2026)

NITI Aayog’s VNR workshop spotlights SDG localisation, crucial for India’s global accountability

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Supreme Court Hears ED vs Mamata Banerjee on I‑PAC Office Search – Federal Structure at Stake

SC hearing on ED vs WB govt tests federal balance and central investigative powers

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Strikes Down One‑Sided Government Contract Clause, Restores Arbitral Award for ABS Marine Services

Supreme Court reasserts right to legal remedy, striking down one‑sided govt contract clause

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politics
Legislation & Institutional Governance
GS3

AI‑Driven Disaster Management Post‑Disaster Management (Amendment) Act, 2025 – Key Initiatives and Institutional Roles

AI‑driven reforms under the 2025 Disaster Management Act reshape India’s early‑warning and response systems.

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environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

Supreme Court Questions Blanket Post‑Facto Environmental Clearances in Vanashakti Case

Supreme Court scrutinises post‑facto clearances, linking them to Articles 14,21 and EPA

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

RBI Revises E‑Banking Transaction Rules, Launches AI‑Based Fraud Safeguards and Financial Literacy Drives

RBI’s 2026 e‑banking overhaul adds AI‑driven fraud safeguards and victim compensation to boost digital payment security.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

TDB‑DST Supports InfinityX Innovations for Automated Battery Swapping Stations to Accelerate EV Adoption

TDB backs IoT‑enabled battery swapping to fast‑track EV adoption and self‑reliant transport

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

RBI, IRDAI, SEBI Roll Out Integrated Measures to Return ₹5,777 crore Unclaimed Deposits – ‘Your Money, Your Right’ Campaign

Regulators unite to return ₹5,777 crore, boosting financial inclusion and asset utilisation

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schemesGeneralGS3

Government Expands Districts as Export Hubs (DEH) Initiative – New Export Action Plans for 590 Districts

DEH expansion decentralises export promotion, boosting MSME exports and trade balance

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71%
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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

DPIIT signs MoU with Blue Star to Boost HVAC and Manufacturing Startups – A Push for Innovation Ecosystem

PPP-driven startup boost in HVAC aligns with Make in India and job creation

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

India’s FY 2025‑26 Exports Reach $714.73 bn; Govt Launches ‘RELIEF’ Scheme & Boosts Export Ecosystem via FTP‑2023, RoDTEP and EPM

Export surge to $714.73bn underscores need for robust policy & risk‑mitigation for sustainable growth

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Education & Health Initiatives
GS4

CDSCO’s Risk‑Based Inspections and Digital Initiatives to Ensure Drug Quality and Curb Counterfeit Medicines

CDSCO’s risk‑based inspections and QR‑code traceability tighten drug safety, curbing counterfeit medicines

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