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UPSC Current Affairs 2 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs2 April 2026

36 articles across 3 GS papers

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politics
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economy7
science5
defence4
international3
society2

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internationalGS2

Albanese Says Iran-Israel War Objectives Met; Australia Eyes Strait of Hormuz Re‑opening Amid Global Oil Shock

Australia pushes multilateral talks to reopen Hormuz as Iran‑Israel war reshapes global energy security

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defenceGS3

Defence Exports Reach Record Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025‑26 – 62.66% Rise, DPSUs Up 151%

Defence exports soar 63% in FY 2025‑26, cementing India’s strategic‑autonomy drive.

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societyGS3

Census 2027 to be Fully Digital with Self‑Enumeration Portal – Key Details for UPSC Aspirants

Digital Census 2027 mandates online self‑enumeration, reshaping data‑driven policy and governance.

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GS Paper II

18 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalGS2

Albanese Says Iran-Israel War Objectives Met; Australia Eyes Strait of Hormuz Re‑opening Amid Global Oil Shock

Australia pushes multilateral talks to reopen Hormuz as Iran‑Israel war reshapes global energy security

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Allows INC Candidate Deleted in West Bengal SIR to Appeal before New Appellate Tribunal

Supreme Court orders INC candidate’s SIR deletion appeal to Kolkata Appellate Tribunal

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Clarifies Form 6 Enrolment vs Voting Rights in West Bengal SIR Case

Supreme Court rules post‑qualifying‑date Form 6 enrolments cannot vote in the current election

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Bars High Court from Ordering Fresh Evidence in Election Petition – Rakam Singh vs Amit

Supreme Court upholds ‘materials on record’ rule, barring fresh evidence in election petitions.

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defenceGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Action Against Pakistan Over Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister’s ‘unprecedented’ warning signals a decisive shift in India‑Pakistan security policy.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Labels West Bengal Judicial Gherao as Criminal Contempt – Orders CBI/NIA Probe

Supreme Court brands West Bengal judicial gherao as criminal contempt, orders CBI/NIA probe

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defenceGS2

Supreme Court Seeks Union Stance on Reservation for Boarded‑Out Military Cadets as Ex‑Servicemen

Supreme Court pushes for Ex‑Servicemen reservation for disabled cadets, spotlighting a policy gap.

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defenceGS2

HRW Report: Burkina Junta, VDP & JNIM Linked to 1,800 Civilian Deaths (2023‑2025) — ICC Probe

ICC probe into Burkina junta’s war crimes underscores accountability in Sahel conflicts

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Orders Central Forces Deployment after Attack on SIR Judges in West Bengal

Supreme Court mandates Central Forces in West Bengal, highlighting Union’s authority in state law‑order lapses

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economyGS2

Rajya Sabha Raises ₹3.69 Lakh Crore Cess Transfer Shortfall Highlighted by RJD MP

Massive cess transfer shortfall exposes lapses in parliamentary fiscal oversight

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politicsGS2

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju Announces Budget Session Recess to Discuss Women’s Reservation Bill (106th Amendment)

Budget Session recess to fast‑track 106th Amendment for 33% women’s reservation – UPSC focus

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internationalGS2

Trump Announces Aggressive US Military Action on Iran, Oil Strategy Amid Iran-Israel War (2026)

US strikes on Iran heighten geopolitical tension and energy‑security challenges for India

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internationalGS2

UK PM Keir Starmer Leads Global Diplomatic Drive to Reopen Strait of Hormuz, Rejects US War Pressure

UK leads multilateral push to reopen Hormuz, signalling independent foreign policy amid US pressure

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Justice KV Viswanathan Recuses from Alchemist Asset Reconstruction Appeal Over Prior Counsel Role

Judge’s recusal underscores judicial impartiality, a key pillar of constitutional governance

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Says Employer Must Prove Documentary Evidence via Witness in Dept. Enquiry

Supreme Court mandates witness testimony in departmental enquiries, reinforcing natural justice

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politicsGS2

SC Rules Appeal Dismissal Doesn't Bar Order IX Rule 13 Application to Vacate Ex‑Parte Decree

SC clarifies appeal dismissal doesn’t bar Order IX Rule 13 relief, safeguarding minors in probate

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Justice Chandurkar Recuses from Surendra Gadling Bail Hearing in Gadchiroli Arson Case

Supreme Court judges recuse in Gadling bail case, spotlighting judicial impartiality and trial delays

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court: Post‑Facto Board Approval Cannot Cure Jurisdictional Defect in CLU Without Statutory Backing

Ex‑post‑facto board approval cannot validate a CLU lacking statutory authority – reinforces rule of law

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GS Paper III

16 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

defenceGS3

Defence Exports Reach Record Rs 38,424 crore in FY 2025‑26 – 62.66% Rise, DPSUs Up 151%

Defence exports soar 63% in FY 2025‑26, cementing India’s strategic‑autonomy drive.

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societyGS3

GS Paper IV

2 articles

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

scienceGS4

India’s BioE3 Policy Drives Biofoundries, Bio‑AI Hubs and Space‑Based Algae Research

BioE3 policy leverages Biofoundries and AI to drive a sustainable, self‑reliant bio‑economy.

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schemesGS4
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Census 2027 to be Fully Digital with Self‑Enumeration Portal – Key Details for UPSC Aspirants

Digital Census 2027 mandates online self‑enumeration, reshaping data‑driven policy and governance.

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economyGS3

DBT‑BIRAC Drives India’s $150 bn Bioeconomy Goal: New Policies, Funding & Infrastructure Boost

DBT‑BIRAC’s bio‑incubators propel India past $150 bn bio‑economy target, reshaping policy and growth.

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economyGS3

India‑Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement Marks 4 Years – Trade Hits $24.1 bn, Zero‑Duty Access from 2026

Zero‑Duty Access Boosts India‑Australia Trade to $24.1 bn, Strengthening Indo‑Pacific Economic Ties

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generalGS3

7.4‑Magnitude Undersea Quake in Molucca Sea Triggers Tsunami Warning and Casualties in North Sulawesi, Indonesia

Indonesia’s 7.4‑Magnitude quake highlights urgency for robust disaster‑response systems in India

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economyGS3

Supreme Court Clarifies SARFAESI Auction Rule: Incomplete Sale Lets Borrower Keep Property

Incomplete SARFAESI auction preserves borrower’s redemption right, stressing strict timeline compliance.

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scienceGS3

BioE3 Policy Drives Biofoundry and Carbon Capture Projects in India's North Eastern Region

BioE3 policy leverages bio‑foundries and green hydrogen to drive sustainable growth in the North‑East.

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environmentGS3

Karnataka Becomes India's 2nd Largest Hub for EV Public Charging Stations – OMC‑Led Expansion

Karnataka emerges as India’s second‑largest EV charging hub, underscoring policy‑driven sustainable transport.

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economyGS3

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Calls for Preferential US Market Access Amid Fluctuating ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs and New FTAs

India pushes US for preferential market access amid volatile tariffs and expands FTAs.

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societyGS3

Indian Workers' Fatalities Abroad Surge: 37,740 Deaths (2021‑2025) – Govt Response & Gulf Focus

Rising Gulf Deaths of Indian Workers Highlight Diplomatic & Labour Policy Gaps

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scienceGS3

TDB‑DST Funds Indigenous Energy Storage Technologies for Bio‑Waste Hard Carbon in Sodium‑Ion Batteries

TDB funds bio‑waste hard carbon to boost indigenous sodium‑ion batteries, cutting lithium imports

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economyGS3

Government Grants Full Customs Duty Exemption on Critical Petrochemical Products till June 2026 — Relief for Manufacturing Sectors

Customs duty waiver on petrochemicals to curb West Asia‑driven price spikes in Indian manufacturing

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economyGS3

Supreme Court Cancels Bail of Satinder Singh Bhasin, Forfeits Rs 50 Crore in Grand Venice Scam

Supreme Court revokes bail, forfeits Rs 50 crore, tightening corporate accountability in real‑estate scams

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scienceGS3

Bose Institute Reveals Variable σ‑Factor Behaviour in Mycobacterium tuberculosis – New Antimicrobial Targets

Targeting σ‑factor dynamics in TB bacteria could curb drug‑resistant tuberculosis

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environmentGS3

Children Face Higher Health Risks from Heavy Metal Pollution at Betwa‑Yamuna Confluence – BSIP Study

Children’s heightened metal poisoning risk at Betwa‑Yamuna confluence flags urgent water‑policy action

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scienceGS3

CSIR Submits FY 2025‑26 Accounts on Day‑One for Third Year, Showcasing Digital Financial Governance

Early FY 2025‑26 accounts submission showcases digital financial governance in CSIR

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Biotech‑KISAN Scheme Expands: DBT Boosts Farmer‑Centric Biotechnology Across India

Biotech‑KISAN expands, linking labs to farms and empowering women farmers.

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