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UPSC Current Affairs 28 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs28 March 2026

31 articles across 3 GS papers

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society5
defence4
politics4
general3
international3

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environmentGS1

MoEFCC’s Jumpstart Approach Enables First Great Indian Bustard Chick Hatching in Gujarat after 10 Years

MoEFCC’s Jumpstart Approach boosts Great Indian Bustard recovery, showcasing inter‑state wildlife policy

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defenceGS2

US‑Israel Strike on Iran and Killing of Ayatollah Khamenei Trigger West Asian Conflict

US‑Israel strike on Iran and Khamenei’s death destabilises West Asia, affecting India’s security and energy

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economyGS3

WTO MC14 in Yaounde 2026: India Opposes E‑Transmission Duty Moratorium & Debates IFD & PSH

India battles permanent e‑transmission duty waiver, pushes WTO reforms on IFD and PSH at MC14

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GS Paper I

7 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

environmentGS1

MoEFCC’s Jumpstart Approach Enables First Great Indian Bustard Chick Hatching in Gujarat after 10 Years

MoEFCC’s Jumpstart Approach boosts Great Indian Bustard recovery, showcasing inter‑state wildlife policy

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politicsGS1

Rastriya Swatantra Party Wins 2026 Majority – Balendra Shah Becomes Nepal’s Youngest PM

RSP’s 2026 majority ushers youth‑driven change in Nepal’s democratic and economic landscape

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politicsGS1

Rastriya Swatantra Party Wins Landslide in Nepal – Implications for India‑Nepal Relations and UPSC

Youth‑led RSP’s two‑thirds win reshapes Nepal’s polity and India‑Neighbourhood strategy

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politicsGS1

Arrest of Ex-PM K.P. Sharma Oli & Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak — Legal & Political Fallout

New Nepal govt’s arrests of ex‑PM Oli highlight rule‑of‑law vs political vendetta

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scienceGS1

GOI Opens Nominations for Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026 – Honouring Excellence in Science & Technology

Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2026 boosts India’s R&D ecosystem and showcases e‑governance in talent recognition

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societyGS1

Iran Football Team Protests Schoolgirl Killings Ahead of 2026 World Cup Friendly in Turkey

Iran football protest spotlights sport‑politics nexus ahead of 2026 World Cup

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scienceGS1

NITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba Stresses Gut Microbiome’s Role at 16th India Probiotic Symposium

Gut microbiome emerges as a strategic health priority for India’s demographic dividend

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GS Paper II

14 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceGS2

US‑Israel Strike on Iran and Killing of Ayatollah Khamenei Trigger West Asian Conflict

US‑Israel strike on Iran and Khamenei’s death destabilises West Asia, affecting India’s security and energy

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generalGS2

GS Paper III

10 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

WTO MC14 in Yaounde 2026: India Opposes E‑Transmission Duty Moratorium & Debates IFD & PSH

India battles permanent e‑transmission duty waiver, pushes WTO reforms on IFD and PSH at MC14

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environmentGS3
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Indian Navy Completes Harbour Training Phase of IOS SAGAR at Kochi – Boosting IOR Maritime Cooperation

IOS SAGAR harbour training in Kochi boosts India’s maritime diplomacy and IOR security.

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societyGS2

Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill, 2026 Faces Opposition Over Self‑Identification Provisions

2026 Transgender Bill sparks debate over self‑identification vs biological criteria

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defenceGS2

Houthi Missile Strike on Israel Marks First Direct Attack Amid West Asia War – Implications for Red Sea Shipping

Houthi missile strike on Israel escalates proxy war, threatens Red Sea trade routes

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societyGS2

Nepal’s 2025 Social Media Ban Triggers Gen Z Digital Uprising – Implications for Federalism and Political Reform

Social‑media ban fuels Gen‑Z digital revolt, reshaping Nepal’s federalism and democratic discourse.

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defenceGS2

Kim Jong Un Tests 2,500 kN Solid‑Fuel Rocket Engine, New Main Battle Tank and Special Ops – 2026 Defence Modernisation

North Korea’s high‑thrust solid‑fuel rocket test signals a new strategic strike capability

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internationalGS2

Trump‑Modi Call on West Asia Crisis Includes Elon Musk; Focus on Strait of Hormuz

US‑India strategic dialogue on Hormuz underscores geopolitics and private‑sector role in crisis diplomacy

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internationalGS2

22 Migrants Die off Greece after Six‑Day Sea Voyage; Frontex Rescues 26 – Implications for EU Migration Management

EU’s migration crisis deepens as 22 die off Greece, testing border‑policy coordination

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defenceGS2

Delhi Court Extends NIA Probe by 45 Days in Red Fort Blast Case (Nov 2025)

Court‑approved 45‑day NIA extension underscores legal limits on terror investigations

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internationalGS2

Pakistan Hosts Saudi, Egyptian, Turkish FM Meet to Discuss West Asia De‑escalation amid Iran‑Israel War

Pakistan’s Islamabad summit underscores its emerging role as a regional mediator in the Iran‑Israel conflict.

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societyGS2

Iran Allows Humanitarian Aid Through Strait of Hormuz Amid Ongoing Israel‑Iran Conflict – Implications for Regional Security

Iran’s humanitarian corridor via Strait of Hormuz tempers Israel‑Iran war, safeguarding global oil flow

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politicsGS2

Former Calcutta High Court Judge Added to West Bengal SIR Supplementary List After Omission

Supreme Court’s oversight safeguards electoral roll integrity in West Bengal’s SIR exercise

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economyGS2

Bombay High Court Dismisses CBI Probe Petition Against Adani Green Energy in Bribery Allegations

Bombay HC’s dismissal underscores limits of judicial intervention in corporate corruption probes

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societyGS2

National Consultation 2026 on Tele‑Law Initiative – VP Radhakrishnan to Inaugurate DISHA Scheme Milestones

Tele‑Law under DISHA Scheme to bridge justice gap, inaugurated by VP Radhakrishnan

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WMO’s State of the Global Climate 2025 Highlights Record Energy Imbalance and Accelerating Heat

Record energy imbalance and soaring heat demand urgent climate action for India’s development.

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economyGS3

IMF and Pakistan Reach Staff‑Level Agreement for $1.2 bn Disbursement under EFF & RSF (2026)

IMF staff‑level deal unlocks $1.2 bn, vital for Pakistan’s macro‑stability and climate reforms

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schemesGS3

PM E-DRIVE Scheme Revised: New Deadlines, Price Caps & Vehicle Targets for E‑Two‑wheelers & E‑Three‑wheelers

Revised PM E-DRIVE caps prices, extends dates to boost affordable electric two‑ and three‑wheelers.

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generalGS3

India Calls for Consensus‑Based WTO Reforms at MC‑14, Highlights Uruguay Round Asymmetries

India pushes consensus‑based WTO reforms at MC‑14 to safeguard developing economies

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economyGS3

Russia Bans Gasoline Exports from April 1 to July 31 – Deputy PM Alexander Novak’s Energy Policy Move

Russia’s gasoline export ban to curb domestic price spikes amid West Asia oil shock

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economyGS3

Cooperative Societies Crisis: 2.5 Lakh in Loss/Liquidation – Amit Shah’s Data & 2025 Policy Response

Cooperative sector crisis threatens rural livelihoods; NCP 2025 aims to revive 8.48 lakh societies

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schemesGS3

CBIC Launches Duty Deferment Scheme for Eligible Manufacturer Importers – Boosting Liquidity for MSMEs

Duty Deferment Scheme empowers MSMEs, cuts cash‑outlay & boosts Make‑in‑India competitiveness

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economyGS3

Maharashtra CM Fadnavis Announces ₹10/Litre Cut in SAED on Petrol & Diesel Amid West Asia Conflict

State‑Centre duty cut shields consumers from oil price shock amid Middle‑East conflict

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generalGS3

BW LPG Carriers BW Tyr & BW Elm Transit Strait of Hormuz, Boosting India's LPG Imports

India’s LPG security hinges on Indian‑flagged carriers transiting the geopolitically sensitive Strait of Hormuz

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