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UPSC Current Affairs 27 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs27 March 2026

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economyGS2

Parliament Passes Finance Bill 2026 — Union Budget 2026‑27 Highlights and Fiscal Outlook

Parliament clears Finance Bill 2026, paving way for FY 2026‑27 budget and fiscal targets

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societyGS1

Supreme Court Bars Dalit Converts from SC Status – Implications for Reservation Policy

SC verdict strips Dalit converts of reservation, spotlighting the religion bar in SC Order

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defenceGS2

India Approves ₹31,000 crore for Myanmar Border Fencing – Implications for Manipur Security

₹31,000 crore fence on India‑Myanmar border to curb insurgency and quell Manipur violence

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GS Paper I

9 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

Supreme Court Bars Dalit Converts from SC Status – Implications for Reservation Policy

SC verdict strips Dalit converts of reservation, spotlighting the religion bar in SC Order

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societyGS1

AIMPLB Urges Supreme Court to Avoid Defining ‘Essential Religious Practices’ in Sabarimala Review

AIMPLB warns SC against defining ‘essential religious practices’ in Sabarimala case

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healthGS1

LaQshya Scheme Certification Update: 1,244 Labour Rooms & 917 MOTs Certified as of Feb 2026

LaQshya certification boost underscores Centre‑State drive for quality maternal care

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societyGS1

Government Expands Mental Health Services: DMHP in 767 Districts, Tele‑MANAS Roll‑out & Centres of Excellence

Mental health now a core component of primary health care across 767 districts

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politicsGS1

Supreme Court Declares Default Dismissal Not Res Judicata, Bars Revival of Abandoned Claims — Implications for Civil Procedure

Supreme Court bars revival of default‑dismissed suits, reinforcing procedural equity

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scienceGS1

CDSCO Introduces Dossier‑Based Licensing & Fast‑Track NOCs to Streamline Drug Approvals – 2026 Reforms

CDSCO’s dossier‑based licensing and fast‑track NOCs aim to boost drug innovation and export competitiveness

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politicsGS1

Balendra Shah Sworn in as Nepal's Youngest Prime Minister – RSP Wins Near Two‑Thirds Majority

RSP’s near‑two‑thirds mandate enables Nepal’s first Article‑76(1) PM, testing constitutional reforms

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healthGS1

AMRIT Pharmacies Strengthened with Audits, IT‑Based Discounts and Grievance Redressal – Ministry of Health Update

AMRIT pharmacies’ audit and IT‑driven discounts boost transparency in subsidised drug delivery

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politicsGS1

Bangladesh’s Interim Government Grapples with Jailbreaks and Police Strike After Sheikh Hasina’s Ouster

Bangladesh’s interim govt faces law‑and‑order collapse post‑Hasina ouster

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GS Paper II

20 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

economyGS2

Parliament Passes Finance Bill 2026 — Union Budget 2026‑27 Highlights and Fiscal Outlook

Parliament clears Finance Bill 2026, paving way for FY 2026‑27 budget and fiscal targets

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defenceGS2

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceGS3

Iran‑Israel Conflict Triggers Natanz Bombing – Implications for Uranium Enrichment and India's Thorium‑Based Nuclear Roadmap

Natanz strike revives India’s push for thorium‑based self‑reliant nuclear energy

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generalGS3

GS Paper IV

2 articles

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

environmentGS4

DST‑Backed Zn(DAB) & Cd(DAB) Polymers Boost Supercapacitor Energy & Green Hydrogen

DST‑backed polymers boost supercapacitor power and low‑overpotential hydrogen, advancing India’s clean‑energy agenda

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India Approves ₹31,000 crore for Myanmar Border Fencing – Implications for Manipur Security

₹31,000 crore fence on India‑Myanmar border to curb insurgency and quell Manipur violence

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defenceGS2

Israel Strikes Iran Ahead of UNSC Meeting; US Pushes Ceasefire Talks Amid Gulf Tensions

UNSC meets as Israel strikes Iran; US cease‑fire push raises Gulf energy stakes.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Reaffirms SC Status Limited to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist Converts — Implications for Reservation Policy

SC status stays limited to Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist converts – impacts reservation policy

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defenceGS2

Indian Navy Completes Harbour Training for 16 Friendly Navies under IOS SAGAR – Boosting IOR Cooperation

India’s harbour training under IOS SAGAR bolsters maritime diplomacy and IOR security

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internationalGS2

Iran Grants Select Nations Passage Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Gulf Conflict – Implications for Energy Security

Iran’s selective Hormuz access tests India’s energy security and diplomatic balancing.

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politicsGS2

Lok Sabha Extends Deadline for JPC on Bills to Remove Arrested Ministers — Implications for Polity

Lok Sabha extends JPC deadline, paving way for constitutional removal of arrested executives

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internationalGS2

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio Meets G7 Foreign Ministers Amid Trump’s NATO Criticism Over Iran Conflict

US‑G7 diplomatic rift over Iran war tests NATO cohesion, crucial for India’s security outlook

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defenceGS2

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Attacked by Drones on March 17, 2026 – Intense Air‑Defence Response

Drone strike on U.S. Embassy in Baghdad spotlights new security challenges for diplomatic missions.

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defenceGS2

India’s Defence‑Industrial Strategy to Counter China’s Military Edge – Choices, Challenges and Enabling Layers

India must prioritize enabling layers to narrow the defence gap with China.

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defenceGS2

Global Terrorism Index 2026: Pakistan Tops Impact, India Improves to 13th Rank

Pakistan tops GTI 2026; India climbs to 13th – implications for security & policy

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internationalGS2

Zelenskyy‑Saudi Defence Cooperation Pact Signed; Ukraine Aids Gulf Nations Against Iranian Drones

Ukraine‑Saudi defence pact boosts Gulf security cooperation and opens new export markets.

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internationalGS2

Japan pledges ₹16,420 crore ODA for Metro, Health & Horticulture Projects in India

Japan’s ₹16,420 crore ODA boosts India’s metros, health and horticulture, deepening strategic ties.

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societyGS2

Allahabad High Court Declares Claiming a 'Only True Religion' Violates Secularism and Invokes Section 295A IPC

High Court bars religious exclusivism, citing Secularism and Section 295A IPC.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Rebukes Patna High Court for Mechanical Bail in Dowry Death Case

Supreme Court checks High Court’s mechanical bail in dowry‑death case, reinforcing judicial oversight

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internationalGS2

India’s Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Leads Delegation at WTO MC14 in Cameroon, Calls for Transparent Reforms

India pushes for transparent, development‑centric WTO reforms at MC14, shaping global trade rules

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societyGS2

SC Reviews Petition Against Anticipatory Bail to Swami Avimukteshwaranand in Prayagraj POCSO Case

SC scrutiny of anticipatory bail underscores judiciary’s role in child‑protection under POCSO

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defenceGS2

INS Sudarshini reaches Sète, France for Escale à Sète festival – Showcasing India’s maritime diplomacy

INS Sudarshini’s Sète visit projects India’s maritime diplomacy in the Indo‑Pacific era

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economyGS2

DFS Reviews 360 Unresolved Bank & Insurance Grievances via CPGRAMS – A Step Towards Ethical Governance

DFS’s CPGRAMS‑based grievance reviews boost transparency and ethical governance in finance

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defenceGS2

INS Trikand’s Port Call at Maputo Strengthens India‑Mozambique Maritime Cooperation under MAHASAGAR Vision

INS Trikand’s Maputo visit bolsters India’s naval diplomacy and MAHASAGAR vision in the IOR

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MoD Signs Rs 858 crore Deals for Tunguska Missile System & Depot‑Level P8I Aircraft Inspection

MoD signs Rs 858 crore deals to strengthen air‑defence and indigenous P8I support

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defenceGS3

Defence Acquisition Council Approves Rs 2.38 Lakh Crore Projects to Boost Army, Air Force & Coast Guard Capabilities (2026)

DAC’s Rs 2.38 Lakh Crore approvals mark a historic boost to India’s defence capability

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defenceGS3

India Signs ₹445 Cr Deal with Russia for Tunguska Air‑Defence System and ₹413 Cr Boeing P‑8I Maintenance Contract

India boosts layered defence and indigenisation with Tunguska purchase and P‑8I maintenance deals

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schemesGS3

PLI Schemes under Make in India draw ₹2.16 L cr investment, spur ₹20.41 L cr output & 14.39 L jobs

PLI incentives spur ₹2.16 L cr investment, ₹20.41 L cr output and 14.39 L jobs

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schemesGS3

PLI Schemes Disburse ₹15,554 cr in Electronics, ₹2,378 cr in Automobiles – FY2025‑26 Impact

PLI incentives spur massive investment, production and jobs, reshaping India's manufacturing landscape.

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environmentGS3

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Announces Mission‑Mode Push for Indigenous Clean Energy & Critical Materials

Mission‑mode drive to make India self‑reliant in clean energy and critical minerals

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economyGS3

Rupee Hits Record Low of ₹94.84 per Dollar Amid West Asia Energy Crisis – Implications for RBI Policy & Fiscal Deficit

Rupee’s record low forces RBI to juggle policy amid West Asia energy shock

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economyGS3

Iran-Israel War Disrupts Asian Supply Chains: Oil, Plastics, and Consumer Goods Hit

Iran‑Israel war threatens Asian energy security and fuels supply‑chain inflation.

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environmentGS3

India’s CO2 Emissions Slow to 0.7% in 2025 – Power‑Sector Clean‑Energy Gains & Coal Use Drop

India’s 2025 emissions dip underscores a pivotal shift toward clean energy, challenging coal‑power expansion.

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schemesGS3

DPIIT MoU with Repos Energy to Boost Fuel‑Tech Startups and Innovation Ecosystem

DPIIT‑Repos Energy MoU fuels startup-driven clean‑energy innovation, bolstering Make‑in‑India and climate goals

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NCB signs MoU with UltraTech Cement to Boost Skill Development in Construction Sector

Public‑private partnership to skill‑up construction workforce, boosting infrastructure & employment

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah Thanks PM Modi for Cutting Excise Duty on Fuel Amid West Asia Crisis

Excise duty cut on fuel signals fiscal response to global oil shock, curbing inflation and revenue loss

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Indian Institute of Astrophysics Study Links Solar Radio Burst Harmonics to Solar Longitude — Implications for Space‑Weather Forecasting

Solar radio burst harmonics linked to solar longitude boost India's space‑weather forecasting capability

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