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UPSC Current Affairs 26 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs26 March 2026

31 articles across 4 GS papers

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internationalGS2

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Joins G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France on West Asia Crisis & Strait of Hormuz

India leverages G7 platform to safeguard energy security amid West Asia tensions

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politicsGS2

Kerala Muslim Community’s Vote Shift in 2026 Assembly Election Amid CPI(M) Controversy

Muslim vote shift threatens LDF’s minority base ahead of Kerala 2026 polls

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scienceGS1

Recent Nipah Virus Outbreak in West Bengal Highlights Gaps in South Asian Health Preparedness

Nipah outbreak in West Bengal exposes South Asia’s health‑security gaps

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

scienceGS1

Recent Nipah Virus Outbreak in West Bengal Highlights Gaps in South Asian Health Preparedness

Nipah outbreak in West Bengal exposes South Asia’s health‑security gaps

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environmentGS1

Toxics Link Survey: 84% Sites Still Use Banned Single‑Use Plastics in Four Indian Cities

Weak enforcement leaves 84% of urban sites flouting India’s single‑use plastic ban

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GS Paper II

15 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalGS2

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Joins G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in France on West Asia Crisis & Strait of Hormuz

India leverages G7 platform to safeguard energy security amid West Asia tensions

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politics

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceGS3

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Calls for Accelerated Critical Mineral Exploration and Startup‑Driven Value Chains – NMET Meeting

India pushes startup‑driven critical mineral exploration to secure strategic autonomy

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economy

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

societyGS4

Los Angeles Jury Holds Google and Meta Liable in $3 Million Social Media Addiction Verdict

US jury's $3 mn verdict on Google, Meta flags looming regulation of digital platforms

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GS2

Kerala Muslim Community’s Vote Shift in 2026 Assembly Election Amid CPI(M) Controversy

Muslim vote shift threatens LDF’s minority base ahead of Kerala 2026 polls

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internationalGS2

Iran Allows India, China, Russia, Iraq, Pakistan Transit Strait of Hormuz – Energy Security Implications

Iran’s selective opening of the Strait of Hormuz tests India’s energy security and diplomatic agility

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defenceGS2

Iran Imposes Yuan‑Based Toll in Strait of Hormuz as US Deploys Forces – Implications for UPSC

Iran’s yuan toll in Hormuz heightens energy‑security risks and US‑Iran tension – a UPSC priority

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defenceGS2

Israel Says It Killed IRGC Navy Chief Alireza Tangsiri – Escalation of US‑Israel Strikes on Iran’s Maritime Assets

Israel’s killing of IRGC Navy chief signals escalating US‑Israel strikes, threatening Strait of Hormuz security

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politicsGS2

BJP Dominates 2024-25 Political Funding: Donations Surge 161% Across National Parties

Corporate money fuels BJP’s massive FY 2024‑25 funding surge, prompting calls for stricter party finance reforms.

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defenceGS2

Israel Strikes Tehran Amid US‑Iran Ceasefire Talks; Jaishankar Labels Pakistan a ‘Dalal’

Israel‑Iran clash tests US mediation and India‑Pakistan diplomatic dynamics in 2026.

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internationalGS2

G7 Summit at Vaux-de-Cernay: US‑Iran Conflict, Strategic Oil Reserves and Ukraine Support

G7 summit aligns multilateral diplomacy with energy security amid US‑Iran tensions

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societyGS2

World Happiness Report 2026, New Export RELIEF Scheme, BHAVYA Industrial Parks & Key Policy Updates – UPSC Current Affairs Summary

Happiness rankings, export relief & industrial parks signal India's holistic development push in 2026

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defenceGS2

Iranian Parliament Moves to Codify Strait of Hormuz Transit Fees Amid US‑Iran Tensions

Iran’s fee bill on Hormuz threatens global oil flow and escalates US‑Iran tensions

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Directs PH High Court to Relax 45% Minimum Marks for SC Candidates in Haryana Civil Judge Exam

SC Supreme Court nudges states to ease 45% cut‑off for SC judges, spotlighting reservation policy.

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internationalGS2

Trump Says Iran Desperate for Deal Amid Iran‑Israel War – Global Energy & Security Impact

US‑Iran diplomatic push amid Hormuz shutdown threatens global energy and regional security

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Forms SIT After Haryana Police Allegedly Shielded Accused in 4‑Year‑Old Rape Case

Supreme Court forms SIT, spotlighting police bias in child rape investigation

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internationalGS2

EU Consensus Against Military Involvement in Iran‑Israel War – Implications for Germany, Energy Prices and Ukraine Support

EU’s unified ‘no‑to‑war’ stance reshapes Germany’s security‑economy calculus amid Iran‑Israel conflict

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Flags AI‑Generated Fake Judgments as Global Menace

Supreme Court warns AI‑fabricated judgments jeopardise judicial integrity and governance

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GS3

India’s LPG Import Dependence and Policy Response Amid West Asia Conflict

LPG import shock spurs policy push for energy security and clean‑cooking alternatives

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economyGS3

India Explores Paying Oil Imports in Local Currencies to Cut Dollar Dependence and Conversion Costs

India’s push to pay oil in GCC currencies aims to curb dollar dependence and protect the rupee

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environmentGS3

CSIR‑CRRI Partners with IIF & Suyog Elements to Convert Waste Foundry Sand into Roads — Boosting India’s Circular Economy

CSIR‑CRRI partners to turn waste foundry sand into roads, bolstering circular‑economy infrastructure

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environmentGS3

Chennai Beach Sediments Reveal Nylon‑Fiber Microplastic Risk – Early Action Needed

Nylon‑fiber microplastics threaten Chennai’s coast, urging urgent policy action

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economyGS3

IRDAI Sets 1‑Hour Cashless Pre‑Authorization, 3‑Hour Final Authorization; Health Insurance Premiums Cross ₹1.2 Lakh Crore in FY 2024‑25

IRDAI’s 1‑hour cashless rule fuels rapid health‑insurance growth and consumer protection.

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economyGS3

MoPNG Confirms Adequate LPG & Crude Supplies Amid West Asia Tensions – 74 Days of Fuel Reserves Secured

India’s 74‑day fuel buffer neutralises West Asia shock, safeguarding energy security

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economyGS3

National Housing Bank Launches Gruh Sugam Portal for Seamless Home Loans to Defence, Paramilary & Government Staff

NHB’s Gruh Sugam portal digitises home‑loans for defence & govt staff, boosting financial inclusion

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economyGS3

Government Orders LPG Cut‑off for Non‑Switchers to Piped Natural Gas; CCPA Bars Extra Charges by Hotels & Restaurants

Switch to PNG mandated to boost energy security and curb hidden fuel surcharges

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economyGS3

CCPA Advises Against Unauthorised LPG Surcharge in Hotels & Restaurants — Consumer Redress Mechanisms

CCPA bans unauthorized LPG surcharge in hospitality, reinforcing consumer protection amid fuel crisis

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environmentGS3

Supreme Court Warns Against Post‑Facto Environmental Clearances – Impact on EIA Regime

Supreme Court’s warning on post‑facto clearances threatens EIA’s prior‑approval principle

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environmentGS3

Science For All Weekly Newsletter Simplifies Scientific Jargon for Wider Public Engagement

Science For All newsletter bridges science‑policy gap, boosting UPSC candidates' environmental acumen

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economyGS3

DPIIT Signs MoU with KRAFTON India to Boost Digital Entertainment Startups – Implications for Startup Ecosystem

DPIIT‑KRAFTON MoU fuels digital entertainment startups, bolstering India’s creative economy

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