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UPSC Current Affairs 1 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs1 April 2026

51 articles across 2 GS papers

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economyGS3

Income Tax Rules 2026 & Income Tax Act 2025: Major Reforms Unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Unified Tax Year and Higher Allowances Simplify Taxation, Boost Disposable Income

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generalGS3

Census 2027 to Launch Fully Digital Self‑Enumeration from 1 April 2026 — Key Dates & Process

Digital Census 2027: Self‑Enumeration Starts 1 April 2026, Transforming Data Collection.

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environmentGS2

Supreme Court Examines Post‑Facto Environmental Clearances in Vanashakti Case – Key SOP Details Unveiled

Supreme Court’s review of post‑facto clearances could reshape India’s environmental governance framework.

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GS Paper II

33 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

environmentGS2

Supreme Court Examines Post‑Facto Environmental Clearances in Vanashakti Case – Key SOP Details Unveiled

Supreme Court’s review of post‑facto clearances could reshape India’s environmental governance framework.

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generalGS2

Rajya Sabha Passes CAPF (General Administration) Bill, 2026 – IPS Deputation Provisions Amid Opposition Walkout

Rajya Sabha clears CAPF Bill, mandating IPS deputation in senior paramilitary posts

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politicsGS2

Lok Sabha Passes Jan Vishwas Bill to De‑criminalise 717 Offences; IBC Amendments Approved

Jan Vishwas Bill de‑criminalises 717 offences, boosting ease of business; IBC amendments aim for faster insolvency resolution.

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defenceGS2

Iran‑US Standoff Escalates: No Negotiations, Houthi Missile Attack & IRGC Threat to US Tech Firms

Iran’s diplomatic deadlock and IRGC’s tech‑firm threat heighten regional security and economic stakes for India

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defenceGS2

Trump Mulls NATO Exit Amid Iran‑Israel Conflict and NATO’s Refusal to Intervene

Trump threatens US NATO exit over allies' inaction in Iran‑Israel war

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defenceGS2

India Receives First Batch of Israeli NEGEV LMGs under Make‑in‑India – 2,000 Units Delivered

Make‑in‑India drives indigenous production of Israeli NEGEV LMGs, bolstering defence self‑reliance

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defenceGS2

Home Minister Amit Shah Declares India Naxal‑Free After Three‑Year LWE Campaign

India declared Naxal‑free, spotlighting the security‑development nexus for UPSC.

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defenceGS2

Russian Defence Ministry Claims Full Control of Luhansk Region – Implications for Ukraine Conflict (2026)

Russia claims full Luhansk control, marking a new phase in Ukraine war – UPSC relevance

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societyGS2

Centre‑State Initiatives to Counter Left‑Wing Extremism in Bihar: Funding, Infrastructure & Development Outcomes (2025‑26)

Centre-State synergy curbs Bihar's LWE, blending security infrastructure with development spend

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defenceGS2

Iranian Drone Strikes Fuel Tanks at Kuwait International Airport – No Casualties, Regional Security Implications

Iranian drone strike on Kuwait airport fuels raises Gulf security and energy concerns for India

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internationalGS2

Iranian Parliament Approves Rial Toll on Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Bans US and Israeli Ships

Iran’s Rial toll on Hormuz and US‑Israeli ban reshapes energy security and sanctions policy.

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societyGS2

Trade Unions Protest Rollback of Four Labour Codes – Nationwide Strike Highlights Worker Dissent

Trade‑union backlash over Labour Codes tests India’s industrial‑relations framework

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politicsGS2

Lok Sabha Passes Amendment to Make Amaravati Sole Permanent Capital of Andhra Pradesh

Amaravati declared sole permanent capital of Andhra Pradesh – implications for federal polity

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internationalGS2

Putin Expected at BRICS Summit in India; Russia Reaffirms Oil Contracts Amid Gasoline Export Ban

India’s BRICS chairmanship amplifies its energy‑security role amid Russia’s oil pledge and gasoline ban

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Grants Interim Stay in Tamil Nadu Minister Durai Murugan's Disproportionate Assets Trial

Supreme Court halts Tamil Nadu minister's corruption trial, underscoring judicial review in anti‑corruption enforcement.

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defenceGS2

MHA Announces Vibrant Villages Programme‑I & II for Border Area Development – Details and UPSC Relevance

New border‑area schemes showcase convergent funding to boost security‑linked development.

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politicsGS2

Congress alleges Modi Govt’s 50% Lok Sabha Expansion will Disadvantage South & Smaller States

Proposed 50% Lok Sabha boost risks federal imbalance, prompting Congress criticism

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internationalGS2

China‑Mediated Talks Between Pakistan and Taliban‑Run Afghanistan Aim for Durable Ceasefire – 1 April 2026

China’s mediation in Pakistan‑Afghanistan talks reshapes South‑Asian security dynamics

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defenceGS2

Mooshahary Committee Police‑Reform Recommendations: Implementation Status & New Criminal Justice Laws (2023)

State‑level implementation of Mooshahary reforms crucial as 2023 evidence & procedure laws embed its recommendations

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Quashes 498A Dowry Harassment Case Over 7‑Year Delay — Implications for Matrimonial Disputes

Delay in FIR filing nullifies 498A dowry case, highlighting procedural safeguards in matrimonial disputes

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Allows Appellate Tribunals to Admit Fresh Documents in West Bengal SIR Cases

Supreme Court empowers tribunals to admit fresh evidence, strengthening voter‑rights safeguards

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Shelves NCERT Class‑VIII Textbook Over Contempt Concerns — Implications for Judicial Review and Academic Freedom

Supreme Court’s 2026 textbook ban spotlights clash between contempt powers and academic freedom.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Orders Delhi HC Chief Justice to Frame Fast‑Track Policy for Racial Discrimination Trials

Supreme Court mandates fast‑track trials for racial discrimination, reinforcing Article 15 and time‑bound justice

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Permits Representation to High Court CJ on State Superannuation Age Gaps

Supreme Court orders fact‑finding on state pension age gaps, urging uniform civil service reforms.

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societyGS2

Bombay High Court Cautions Republic TV on Language in Anil Ambani Defamation Case

Bombay HC warns Republic TV: curb sensational language in defamation case, testing free speech limits

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scienceGS2

Government Approves 8 New Central Forensic Science Laboratories under NFIES – ₹960.2 crore Outlay

Boosting forensic capacity: ₹960 crore for 8 new CFSLs under NFIES

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defenceGS2

Delhi Police Modernisation Drive: Digital Services, Advanced Tech & Central Assistance Scheme

Delhi Police modernisation underscores tech‑driven policing & central‑state fiscal partnership

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Imposes Costs on Union for Frivolous Appeal in CISF Constable Dismissal Case

Supreme Court penalises Union for frivolous SLP, highlighting need to curb government litigation

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Restores Criminal Case on Fraudulent Sale of CSITA Trust Land in Andhra Pradesh

Supreme Court revives criminal case on fraudulent sale of trust land, underscoring public‑interest standing

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societyGS2

MHA Announces Reforms in Prison Data Collection under ICJS – Integration of PSI with Real‑Time Digital Platforms

Real‑time prison data via ICJS boosts transparency and strengthens criminal‑justice governance.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Trusts MP High Court to Consider ASI Videography Objections in Bhojshala‑Kamal Maula Dispute

Supreme Court backs High Court review of ASI video, highlighting natural‑justice in heritage disputes.

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economyGS2

Supreme Court Rules Courts Must Impose 10× Penalty for Deficient Stamp Duty under Karnataka Stamp Act

Supreme Court mandates 10× penalty for deficient stamp duty, limiting judicial discretion

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societyGS2

NDPS Act Cases (2019‑2023) – NCRB Data Highlights & Policy Context (MHA Statement)

Rising NDPS case registrations (2019‑23) underscore need for data‑driven drug‑policy reforms

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GS Paper III

18 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

Income Tax Rules 2026 & Income Tax Act 2025: Major Reforms Unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

Unified Tax Year and Higher Allowances Simplify Taxation, Boost Disposable Income

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generalGS3
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Census 2027 to Launch Fully Digital Self‑Enumeration from 1 April 2026 — Key Dates & Process

Digital Census 2027: Self‑Enumeration Starts 1 April 2026, Transforming Data Collection.

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environmentGS3

CMS COP15 (2026) in Brazil: Key Takeaways on Migratory Species Conservation and Appendix Listings

CMS COP15 flags alarming migratory species decline, urging India’s trans‑border conservation action

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schemesGS3

INSPIRE Scheme Revamp: Boosting Rural STEM Talent through Scholarships, Fellowships & Infrastructure

INSPIRE revamp fuels rural STEM talent, strengthening India's knowledge economy.

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NCRMP Completion: Coastal Cyclone Resilience Built Across Eight Indian States (2023)

NCRMP’s ₹4,300 crore coastal resilience drive showcases effective centre‑state disaster coordination.

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INSPIRE Scheme Performance (2023‑26): Expansion of MANAK, Scholarships & Fellowships Across States

INSPIRE Scheme expands talent pipeline, boosting rural scientific participation across India

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scienceGS3

MoST’s SC‑Focused Science, Technology & Innovation Schemes and Mission‑Mode Faculty Recruitment (2025‑26)

MoST’s SC‑focused R&D schemes and faculty recruitment drive inclusive innovation ecosystem.

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environmentGS3

NBA Reports Surge in IPR Filings after Biological Diversity (Amendment) Act, 2023

NBA’s post‑2023 amendment surge in IPR filings ties biodiversity protection to innovation and benefit sharing.

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economyGS3

LPG Cylinder Prices Surge >10% and ATF Doubles for International Flights; Govt Caps Domestic Airline Hike at 25%

Govt caps domestic airline fuel surcharge as LPG and jet‑fuel prices soar, straining OMC finances

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India’s Macro‑Fiscal Outlook Strained by West Asia Oil Shock – Impact on Growth, GST and Fiscal Space

Oil shock strains India’s fiscal space, testing GST‑centric revenue and growth outlook.

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CBIC Grants One‑Time Concessional Duty Relief to SEZ Units for DTA Sales (2026‑27 Budget Measure)

One‑time duty relief for SEZ units aims to boost exports while protecting domestic industry.

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economyGS3

US NTE Report Flags India's High Tariffs & Non‑Tariff Barriers – Implications for Trade Policy

High Indian tariffs & NTBs risk WTO breach, urging policy overhaul

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economyGS3

GST Collections Surge to ₹2 Lakh Crore in March 2026, Driven by Imports – Implications for Trade Balance and Policy

Import‑driven GST surge masks domestic demand weakness, urging policy rethink.

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defenceGS3

North Korean Hacker Group UNC1069 Compromises Open‑Source Axios Platform in Global Supply‑Chain Attack

North Korean hackers exploit open‑source supply chain, urging India to tighten cyber‑security safeguards.

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scienceGS3

Scientists Decode Genetic Basis of Seedlessness in Grapes – ARI Study Highlights Parthenocarpy

Seedless grapes via gene editing boost horticulture exports and farmer incomes

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defenceGS3

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth Assumes Role of Vice Chief of the Army Staff – Career Highlights and Strategic Implications

Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth’s VCOAS appointment signals accelerated Army modernisation and joint operations

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defenceGS3

Lt Gen VMB Krishnan Assumes Command of Indian Army’s Eastern Command – Key Details & UPSC Relevance

Eastern Command leadership change underscores India’s focus on China‑border readiness

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Self‑Healing in Organic Crystals Discovered by IIT Researchers — Implications for Smart Materials

Self‑healing organic crystals promise durable smart materials for defence and infrastructure

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