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UPSC Current Affairs 31 March 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs31 March 2026

35 articles across 3 GS papers

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economy7
politics6
international5
environment3
society3

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defenceGS2

Satellite Images Reveal Damage to US and Allied Bases in Iran‑Israel War – Strategic Implications for Defence and Geo‑Politics

Satellite snapshots expose Gulf‑wide damage, reshaping India’s security and energy calculus

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internationalGS2

Trump Signals End to US Military Push on Iran Even if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed — Implications for Gulf Security

US may end Iran operation despite Hormuz closure, pushing Gulf allies to secure the chokepoint

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economyGS3

WTO MC‑14 Concludes in Yaounde: India’s Stance on Reforms, Fisheries, E‑Commerce & Agriculture

India pushes consensus‑based WTO reforms to safeguard developing‑country interests

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

economyGS1

Modi Inaugurates Kaynes Semicon Facility in Sanand – Boost to Semiconductor Mission 2.0 and Make‑in‑India

India’s Kaynes Semicon plant marks a leap in Semiconductor Mission 2.0, bolstering Make‑in‑India

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environmentGS1

IMD Forecast Predicts Above‑Normal Heatwaves in East, Central & Northwest India (Apr‑Jun 2026)

Heat‑wave outlook 2026: East, Central & South‑Peninsula face above‑normal temperatures

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GS Paper II

19 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceGS2

Satellite Images Reveal Damage to US and Allied Bases in Iran‑Israel War – Strategic Implications for Defence and Geo‑Politics

Satellite snapshots expose Gulf‑wide damage, reshaping India’s security and energy calculus

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92%
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international

GS Paper III

14 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

WTO MC‑14 Concludes in Yaounde: India’s Stance on Reforms, Fisheries, E‑Commerce & Agriculture

India pushes consensus‑based WTO reforms to safeguard developing‑country interests

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82%
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scienceGS3
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GS2

Trump Signals End to US Military Push on Iran Even if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed — Implications for Gulf Security

US may end Iran operation despite Hormuz closure, pushing Gulf allies to secure the chokepoint

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88%
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internationalGS2

US‑Israel Strikes, Hormuz Blockade Trigger Energy Crisis; India Deploys SPR & Essential Commodities Act

India’s energy safeguards face test as US‑Israel strikes choke Hormuz, prompting SPR boost

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politicsGS2

Govt Proposes Amendments to IT (Intermediary) Rules 2021 to Regulate User‑Generated News

Draft IT Rules amendment widens safe‑harbour to user‑generated news, testing free‑speech limits.

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politicsGS2

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Defends FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 Against Alleged Targeting of Religious Groups

FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: Security‑driven regulation, not a religious targeting, sparks parliamentary debate

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societyGS2

President Droupadi Murmu Assents to Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026 — Key Legislative Shift

Presidential assent narrows transgender rights, prompting constitutional and policy scrutiny for UPSC.

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societyGS2

Nine Dead in Bihar Stampede at Sheetla Mata Temple; Govt Announces Ex-Gratia Compensation

Stampede at Bihar’s Sheetla Mata Temple exposes gaps in crowd‑control and disaster response

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defenceGS2

US‑Israel Attack on Iran (Feb 28) Triggers Regional War: Rising Costs and Supply‑Chain Strain Question US Sustainment

US‑Israel strike on Iran raises US fiscal strain and supply‑chain risks, threatening regional stability

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defenceGS2

Crypto‑Funded Drone Purchases by Russia‑ and Iran‑Linked Groups — Chainalysis Report Highlights Security Risks

Crypto‑funded drone buys expose loopholes in sanctions and AML regimes

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politicsGS2

Calcutta High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging EC Transfer of West Bengal Officers Ahead of Assembly Polls

EC’s pre‑poll transfers upheld, underscoring judicial deference to election authority

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politicsGS2

Russia Tightens VPN Restrictions under Digital Minister Maksut Shadayev — Implications for Internet Freedom and State Control

Russia’s VPN crackdown tests the balance between national security and digital freedoms

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generalGS2

External Affairs Minister Jaishankar Highlights Nalanda University's Role in a Multi‑Polar, Democratizing Global Order – 31 March 2026

Nalanda University as India's Soft‑Power Lever in a Multipolar World

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internationalGS2

U.S. Airstrike Hits Mahan Air Plane at Mashhad Airport, Threatening Iran-India Humanitarian Aid Mission

US strike on Iranian plane jeopardises India‑Iran humanitarian aid, testing regional diplomatic resilience.

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politicsGS2

Justice Oka Flags Delayed Judicial Appointments, Poor Judge‑to‑Population Ratio and Infrastructure Gaps

Delayed judicial appointments undermine speedy trial and erode judicial independence

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politicsGS2

Calcutta High Court Dismisses PIL Challenging ECI’s Transfer of IAS/IPS Officers Ahead of Elections

ECI’s post‑notification officer transfers upheld, reinforcing its plenary power under Article 324

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internationalGS2

Trump Declares ‘Hard Part’ of US‑Israel‑Iran War Over; Calls for Oil Purchases Amid Escalating Strikes

US‑Israel‑Iran war’s ‘hard part’ over: implications for Gulf oil security & geopolitics

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societyGS2

Delhi HC Examines MeitY Order Blocking X Account Over Defamatory Posts on PM Modi

Delhi HC tests limits of MeitY’s power to block social media accounts over defamation

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defenceGS2

Indian Navy Receives Fourth Survey Vessel ‘Sanshodhak’ from GRSE, Completing SVL Project

Indigenous Survey Vessel ‘Sanshodhak’ bolsters India’s maritime mapping & self‑reliance

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internationalGS2

Indian Navy’s Frigate INS Trikand Completes Port Call in Maputo, Boosting India‑Mozambique Maritime Cooperation under MAHASAGAR

INS Trikand’s Maputo port call bolsters India’s maritime diplomacy under MAHASAGAR

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Discovery of SCAN Network Provides Precise Target for Parkinson’s Therapy – Implications for Neuromodulation

SCAN network discovery paves way for targeted, non‑invasive Parkinson’s therapy – a health‑policy breakthrough.

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defenceGS3

Indigenous Stealth Frigate ‘Dunagiri’ Delivered to Indian Navy – Boost to Aatmanirbhar Warship Programme (Project 17A)

INS Dunagiri delivery underscores India's Aatmanirbhar warship push, enhancing naval self‑reliance

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economyGS3

India’s IIP Rises to 5.2% in Feb 2026 as Core Industries Slow – UPSC Economic Insight

Manufacturing‑led IIP surge masks core‑industry slowdown – a dual‑track growth challenge for policymakers

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environmentGS3

IMD Issues Orange Alert as Western Disturbance Triggers Heavy Rain in North India – Forecasting Advances

IMD’s orange alert and new forecasting tools boost disaster readiness and Rabi agriculture in North India

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economyGS3

CBIC Removes ₹10 Lakh Cap on Courier Exports, Introduces RTO Mechanism – Boost to E‑Commerce Trade

CBIC lifts courier export cap, adds RTO to boost e‑commerce exports and ease of doing business.

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economyGS3

RBI Defers Capital Market Exposure Amendments to July 2026 – Relief for Banking Credit to Brokers

RBI delays capital‑market exposure rules, easing broker credit till July 2026

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defenceGS3

MoD signs Rs 1,950 crore contract with BEL for Indigenous Mountain Radars for IAF

India boosts strategic autonomy with a Rs 1,950 crore indigenous radar deal for the IAF

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generalGS3

ED Restores ₹15,582 Cr PACL Assets to Justice Lodha Committee – Investor Protection Implications

ED’s ₹15,582 cr asset handover to Justice Lodha underscores robust institutional response to financial fraud.

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defenceGS3

First Next‑Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel ‘Shachi’ Launched at Goa Shipyard – Boost to Indigenous Naval Shipbuilding

Indigenous NGOPV ‘Shachi’ launch bolsters India’s maritime self‑reliance and security

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economyGS3

Supreme Court Upholds State Power to Withdraw Captive Power Tax Concessions

Supreme Court affirms state’s right to revoke tax concessions, underscoring fiscal prudence.

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defenceGS3

Indian Navy Receives ‘Malwan’, Second Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft from CSL – Boost to Aatmanirbhar Defence

Indigenous ASW craft ‘Malwan’ bolsters India’s self‑reliant maritime security

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environmentGS3

India Leads Globally in Issuing Nagoya Protocol Compliance Certificates (IRCCs) – 56% Share

India’s 56% share of Nagoya IRCCs showcases leadership in global biodiversity governance

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economyGS3

NCB Signs MoU with Delhi Technological University to Boost Skill Development & Research in Cement & Construction Sector

NCB‑DTU MoU strengthens skill‑building and green cement research, boosting India’s infrastructure agenda

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