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UPSC Current Affairs 7 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs7 April 2026

42 articles across 3 GS papers

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politics20
international6
science4
economy4
society3
schemes3

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Starts Final Hearing on Women’s Access to Religious Places – Articles 25 & 26 in Focus

Supreme Court’s final hearing on women’s entry to temples tests Articles 25‑26 and gender equality

86%
UPSC
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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Union Govt Seeks Reversal of 2018 Sabarimala Verdict – SG Tushar Mehta’s Arguments Before 9‑Judge Supreme Court Bench

Union Govt pushes Supreme Court to overturn Sabarimala gender‑equality verdict, sparking constitutional debate

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UPSC
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

Supreme Court Justice Nagarathna Challenges Article 17 Application in Sabarimala Case – 2026 Hearing

Justice Nagarathna’s Article 17 critique spotlights the gender‑religion clash in the Sabarimala case

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UPSC

GS Paper I

4 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

Supreme Court Justice Nagarathna Challenges Article 17 Application in Sabarimala Case – 2026 Hearing

Justice Nagarathna’s Article 17 critique spotlights the gender‑religion clash in the Sabarimala case

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

Supreme Court 9‑Judge Bench to Hear Sabarimala Review: Seven Constitutional Questions on Articles 25 & 26

Supreme Court’s nine‑judge bench to re‑examine Sabarimala: clash of equality vs. religious freedom

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Supreme Court to Hear NEET‑PG Cut‑off Reduction Pleas on April 28, 2026

Supreme Court probes NEET‑PG cut‑off cut, raising questions on medical standards & equality

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70%
UPSC
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS1

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda Highlights Ayushman Bharat & Janaushadhi Initiatives on World Health Day

World Health Day 2026: Nadda’s push for Ayushman Bharat & Janaushadhi underscores health‑care financing reforms

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GS Paper II

25 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Starts Final Hearing on Women’s Access to Religious Places – Articles 25 & 26 in Focus

Supreme Court’s final hearing on women’s entry to temples tests Articles 25‑26 and gender equality

Read full analysis
86%
UPSC

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

societySocial Issues & InclusionGS3

India's Water Crisis: Gendered Impacts, Policy Gaps and the Jal Jeevan Mission

Water scarcity threatens India’s equity: women bear the brunt, policy gaps persist

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Burning Issues
GS2

Union Govt Seeks Reversal of 2018 Sabarimala Verdict – SG Tushar Mehta’s Arguments Before 9‑Judge Supreme Court Bench

Union Govt pushes Supreme Court to overturn Sabarimala gender‑equality verdict, sparking constitutional debate

Read full analysis
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Bill 2026: Shift from Self‑Identification to Medical Gatekeeping

2026 amendment shifts transgender rights from self‑identification to medical gatekeeping, sparking constitutional concerns.

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80%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court‑Directed Tribunal Restores INC Candidate Motab Shaikh to West Bengal Electoral Roll

Supreme Court‑ordered tribunal restores candidate’s name, reinforcing judicial checks on electoral roll deletions

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80%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Condemns Malda Gherao of Judicial Officers — Implications for West Bengal Election Violence and SIR Process

Supreme Court’s rebuke of Malda judges’ gherao spotlights electoral‑roll reforms and judicial independence in West Bengal.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Election Commission to Launch Final Phase of Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Across Remaining States and UTs

EC’s final SIR roll‑clean‑up aims to secure electoral integrity before next elections

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Union Govt Defends Pluralistic Definition of Hinduism in Sabarimala Supreme Court Hearing

Union warns Supreme Court against a narrow definition of Hinduism in Sabarimala case

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump Extends Iran Strait Deadline as US‑Iran Air Clash Escalates, US Forces Lose Multiple Aircraft

US‑Iran air clash forces deadline extension, spotlighting Strait of Hormuz’s strategic stakes for India

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Facilities – Impact on Moscow’s War Finance and Global Oil Market (April 2026)

Ukraine’s oil strikes aim to cripple Russia’s war‑finance and test global energy sanctions.

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal; Iran Demands Permanent End to War – Implications for US‑Iran Relations

US‑Iran ceasefire impasse raises strategic, energy and diplomatic stakes for India

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78%
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economyInvestment & TradeGS2

Supreme Court Rules No Mandatory Oral Hearing for Fraud Classification – RBI Procedure Emphasized

Supreme Court limits banks’ power: No mandatory oral hearing before fraud classification, but audit report must be shared

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Droupadi Murmu Assents to 2026 Amendment Act – Amaravati Confirmed as Andhra Pradesh Capital

Presidential assent cements Amaravati as Andhra Pradesh’s capital, showcasing cooperative federalism.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Upholds Section 138 Presumption in Cheque Dishonour Case – Implications for Criminal Procedure

Supreme Court bars pre‑trial dismissal of cheque‑bounce cases, bolstering criminal liability

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76%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Drops Action Against West Bengal Officials Over Judges' Gherao in Malda SIR

Supreme Court’s drop of action on West Bengal officials underscores judicial independence and executive accountability

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75%
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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Manipur Violence Escalates: 4 Killed, NIA Probe Ordered by CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh

CM orders NIA probe as Manipur ethnic violence resurfaces, testing internal security frameworks.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

INS Sunayna’s IOS SAGAR Deployment to Maldives – Boosting Maritime Ties under Neighbourhood First Policy

IOS SAGAR deployment of INS Sunayna bolsters India‑Maldives maritime ties under Neighbourhood First

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta Defends India’s Non‑Patriarchal Stance in Sabarimala Supreme Court Reference

Supreme Court’s Sabarimala debate pits religious freedom against gender equality – a UPSC hot‑topic

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump Extends Iran Strait of Hormuz Deadline to April 7, 2026 – Threatens Power Plant Strikes

Trump’s Hormuz deadline extension heightens geopolitical risk to India’s energy security

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Madurai Court Convicts 9 Police for Custodial Killing of Trader Jayaraj & Son, Death Penalty

Madurai HC’s death‑penalty verdict underscores need for police accountability and judicial activism

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Washington Visit (8‑10 April 2026) to Advance India‑U.S. Bilateral Trade Deal

India’s push for a US trade pact underscores diplomatic‑economic synergy in Indo‑Pacific strategy

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Quashes Criminal Proceedings Based on CCTV Evidence — Implications for Section 482/528 BNSS

SC quashes case using CCTV, reinforcing Section 482/528 to curb abuse of criminal process

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Supreme Court directs Union Home Secretary to ensure functional CCTVs in police stations; AG promises action in 2 weeks

Supreme Court orders functional CCTV in all police stations, boosting police accountability

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court directs BCI to review ban on office bearers contesting State Bar Council polls

Supreme Court tells BCI to revisit ban on Bar office‑bearers contesting State Council polls

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Clarifies Distinction Between Sajjadanashin and Mutawalli of Waqf Institutions

Supreme Court separates spiritual head from admin role in waqf, reinforcing secular‑administrative divide

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Verdicts on CBI Probe, EC Projects, NCERT Row & Key Legal Issues – April 6 2026

Supreme Court’s April 6 verdicts reinforce institutional accountability and constitutional safeguards

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Sci-Tech Developments & Innovation
GS3

Quantum Communication Channel Cannot Be Simulated by Any Finite Classical Messaging — Implications for Quantum Advantage

Quantum channels defy finite classical simulation, cementing quantum advantage for security and tech

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

India’s PFBR Achieves Criticality – Milestone in the Second Stage of the Three‑Stage Nuclear Programme

PFBR reaches criticality, jump‑starting India’s second stage of the three‑stage nuclear programme

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environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

Gurgaon Tops March Pollution Rankings; Haryana Holds 4 of India's Top 10 – NCAP Findings 2025‑26

Haryana’s cities dominate pollution rankings, exposing NCAP implementation gaps

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

PM Modi Highlights Ethanol Push as India Cuts Crude Oil Imports — Policy, Production & UPSC Implications

Ethanol push cuts crude oil imports, bolstering India's energy security and biofuel policy

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

NASA’s Artemis II Lunar Flyby Sets New Distance Record and Preps for South‑Pole Landing – Key Highlights for UPSC

Artemis II’s record lunar flyby underscores space tech race and India’s strategic stakes

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

India’s Shift to the ‘Second Space Age’: ISRO’s Dual‑Use Drive, Gaganyaan & Private Sector Challenges

India’s move to a commercial ‘Second Space Age’ reshapes policy, security and legal frameworks.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Government Proposes ₹2.5 Lakh‑Crore Credit Guarantee Scheme for MSMEs Amid West Asia Crisis

New ₹2.5 Lakh‑Crore Credit Guarantee Scheme Shields MSMEs from West Asia Shock

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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Supreme Court Labels Sand‑Mining Mafia ‘Modern Dacoits’ in National Chambal Gharial Sanctuary

Supreme Court clamps down on sand‑mining mafias threatening Chambal’s gharial sanctuary

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

China’s Energy Diversification Shielding It from Global Oil Shock — Lessons for UPSC

China’s diversified energy strategy shields it from oil shocks, a template for India’s security

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

Supreme Court Summons Officer Over Non‑Implementation of National Commission for Allied & Healthcare Professions Act, 2021

Supreme Court summons officials, urging implementation of Allied Health Professions Act—highlighting judicial oversight.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 in Department of Justice – Pledge, Shramdaan & Awareness Activities

Justice Ministry’s Swachhata Pakhwada 2026 showcases internal implementation of Swachh Bharat

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Bank of Baroda launches bob SAMVAD AI multilingual platform – DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju hails inclusive banking

AI‑driven multilingual banking platform boosts financial inclusion and ESG in India

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