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UPSC Current Affairs 4 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs4 April 2026

34 articles across 3 GS papers

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scienceGS3

Induction Cooktops, RBI Forex Reserves & Earth’s Energy Imbalance – UPSC ‘SEE’ Snapshot

Energy efficiency, forex buffers, and climate imbalance: UPSC‑ready concepts from current affairs

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defenceGS2

Iran’s 60% Enriched Uranium: Proximity to Weapon‑Grade and Implications for UPSC

Iran’s 60 % uranium narrows the path to a bomb, reshaping India’s security and diplomatic calculus.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Petitions Challenge 2026 Transgender Rights Amendment – Threat to Self‑Identification

Supreme Court challenges 2026 amendment that strips transgender self‑identification right

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

generalGS1

Justice BV Nagarathna Stresses Independence of Election Commission, CAG & Other Constitutional Bodies

Judicial call for insulated Election Commission and CAG to safeguard democratic competition

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societyGS1

Tamil Nadu CM M.K. Stalin Criticises CBSE Curriculum Framework as Hindi Imposition — Federalism Concerns

Stalin’s objection to CBSE framework spotlights federalism and language policy in education

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GS Paper II

23 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceGS2

Iran’s 60% Enriched Uranium: Proximity to Weapon‑Grade and Implications for UPSC

Iran’s 60 % uranium narrows the path to a bomb, reshaping India’s security and diplomatic calculus.

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societyGS2

GS Paper III

9 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceGS3

Induction Cooktops, RBI Forex Reserves & Earth’s Energy Imbalance – UPSC ‘SEE’ Snapshot

Energy efficiency, forex buffers, and climate imbalance: UPSC‑ready concepts from current affairs

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Supreme Court Petitions Challenge 2026 Transgender Rights Amendment – Threat to Self‑Identification

Supreme Court challenges 2026 amendment that strips transgender self‑identification right

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schemesGS2

Jan Vishwas Amendment Bill 2026: De‑criminalising 1,000 Minor Offences to Ease Living

Jan Vishwas Bill de‑criminalises 1,000 petty offences to unclog courts and boost ease of living

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CDS General Anil Chauhan Reviews Chinar Corps Readiness, Emphasises Multi‑Domain Jointness in North Kashmir

CDS Pushes Multi‑Domain Jointness for Chinar Corps, Boosting Kashmir Defence Readiness

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politicsGS2

Centre’s Draft FCRA Amendment Proposes Automatic Asset Seizure on Licence Cancellation – UPSC Insight

Draft FCRA amendment threatens automatic asset seizure, testing India’s balance of security and rights.

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politicsGS2

Justice BV Nagarathna Stresses Constitutional Federalism: No Discrimination in Centre‑State Relations

Supreme Court stresses non‑partisan federalism: States must not face discrimination from the Centre

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scienceGS2

IAEA Reports Projectile Strike Near Iran's Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant – No Radiation Rise

IAEA confirms no radiation rise after projectile hit near Bushehr, raising nuclear safety concerns

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defenceGS2

Russia’s Front‑Line Gains in Ukraine Drop to 23 sq km in March 2026 — Implications for the Conflict

Stalled Russian advances underscore tech‑driven warfare’s UPSC relevance

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societyGS2

China's Cyberspace Administration Drafts Regulations for Digital Humans — Labelling, Child Protection, and National Security

China mandates labeling and child‑safety rules for AI‑generated digital humans, citing national security.

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politicsGS2

Burkina Faso Military Leader Ibrahim Traoré Rejects Democracy, Delays Elections Amid Islamist Insurgency

Burkina Faso’s junta delays elections, rejecting democracy amid a decade‑long insurgency.

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scienceGS2

Gujarat High Court Bans AI for Judicial Decision‑Making, Allows Limited Administrative Use

Gujarat HC bans AI in adjudication, reinforcing judicial independence and AI governance

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politicsGS2

Iran Executes Two PMOI-linked Prisoners — Impact on Opposition Politics and Human Rights

Iran’s executions of PMOI-linked prisoners spotlight the clash between state security and political dissent.

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internationalGS2

Pakistan Refutes Media Claims on Stalled US‑Iran Peace Initiative – Diplomatic Implications

Pakistan’s mediation claim tests its diplomatic clout amid US‑Iran deadlock

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economyGS2

Greek Ministers Resign Amid EU Farm Subsidy Fraud Probe – Cabinet Shuffle and EPPO Investigation

EU’s EPPO probe forces Greek ministers to resign, highlighting accountability in CAP subsidy governance

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WHO Flags Multiple Attacks on Iranian Health Facilities – $30.3 M Appeal for Regional Health Systems

WHO’s $30.3 bn appeal underscores health‑system collapse amid Iran‑Israel attacks on medical infrastructure

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Supreme Court to Hear Sabarimala Reference Before 9‑Judge Constitution Bench from April 7, 2026

SC nine‑judge bench to re‑examine religious freedom vs gender equality in Sabarimala case

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defenceGS2

Rahul Gandhi Flags Chinese CCTV Surveillance Risks; Govt Cites Security Measures

Chinese CCTV in govt premises sparks security and transparency debate for India

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defenceGS2

US Pilot Missing After Iran Downs F‑15E & A‑10; Search Ops Intensify in Iran‑Israel War

US pilot missing after Iran downed F‑15E & A‑10, raising air‑space risk in Iran‑Israel war

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internationalGS2

Iran Rejects US‑Proposed 48‑Hour Ceasefire Amid Rising Hostilities and Downed F‑15E

Iran's ceasefire rejection escalates US‑Iran tensions amid downed F‑15E crisis

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Flags Persistent Patriarchy and Dowry Violence in India

Supreme Court’s upholding of dowry‑death conviction underscores persistent patriarchy and gaps in gender‑justice implementation

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Rebukes Jharkhand High Court for Conditional Anticipatory Bail Linked to Monetary Deposit

Supreme Court bars monetary conditions on anticipatory bail, reinforcing personal liberty

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Justice N.V. Anjaria Calls for Judicial Decorum at Gujarat Judges’ Conference

Judicial decorum vital for credibility of justice – Supreme Court’s call underscores governance and ethics

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economyGS2

Supreme Court Upholds TDSAT Ruling: DoT Cannot Charge Interest During Administrative Delay

Supreme Court bars DoT from charging interest for its own administrative delay

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CJI Surya Kant Completes Self‑Enumeration for Phase I of Census 2027 – Boost to Digital Census Initiative

CJI’s self‑enumeration kick‑starts digital Census 2027, underscoring e‑governance and citizen participation.

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economyGS3

Kerala's Decade of Inclusive Growth (2016‑2026): Planning, Health, Infrastructure & Fiscal Challenges

Kerala’s planning‑driven model delivers inclusive growth despite GST‑induced fiscal squeeze.

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RBI’s New Digital Payment Rules, e‑Cheques & West Asia Conflict Measures – Implications for UPSC

RBI tightens digital payments and caps FX exposure to curb fraud and rupee volatility

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scienceGS3

IDF President-elect Meets Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Boosting Indigenous Biosimilar Insulin & Diabetes Device Production

India pushes indigenous biosimilar insulin to secure health self‑reliance amid global supply risks.

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NITI Aayog Launches ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy in Telangana to Boost Atal Tinkering Labs

NITI Aayog’s ATL Sarthi & Mentor India Academy aim to turn school labs into startup incubators

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economyGS3

Copper Prices Slide Amid West Asia Conflict – Implications for India's Economy and Mineral Policy

Copper price slump amid West Asia conflict flags risks to India’s industrial growth and policy.

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internationalGS3

MoPNG Refutes Claims of Iranian Crude Diversion to China; Confirms Ongoing Imports Amid US Sanctions

India’s continued Iranian crude imports underscore energy security amid US sanctions

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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates BIRAC‑BioNEST Incubation Centre at CFTRI Mysuru – Boost to Food Startups

BioNEST at CFTRI bridges research and market, boosting India’s food‑tech startup ecosystem

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