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UPSC Current Affairs 11 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs11 April 2026

19 articles across 2 GS papers

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politics10international3
economy2
science2
society1
environment1

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court: Right to Contest Elections Not a Fundamental Right – Impact on Co‑operative Bye‑laws

SC rules right to contest elections is statutory, reshaping cooperative bye‑law eligibility.

85%
UPSC
2
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

India-China Transport Sectors Diverge as Crude Prices Surge 67% – EV Adoption Gap Highlights Policy Challenge

India’s transport vulnerability to oil price spikes highlights urgent EV policy reforms.

84%
UPSC
3
societyGeneralGS2

ASI Begins Excavation at Balirajgarh, Bihar – Uncovering Iron‑Age Videha Kingdom and Mahājanapada Links

ASI’s Balirajgarh dig spotlights early republican states and heritage‑preservation challenges for India.

80%
UPSC

GS Paper II

13 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court: Right to Contest Elections Not a Fundamental Right – Impact on Co‑operative Bye‑laws

SC rules right to contest elections is statutory, reshaping cooperative bye‑law eligibility.

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85%
UPSC
societyGeneralGS2

ASI Begins Excavation at Balirajgarh, Bihar – Uncovering Iron‑Age Videha Kingdom and Mahājanapada Links

ASI’s Balirajgarh dig spotlights early republican states and heritage‑preservation challenges for India.

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80%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Iran and US Delegations Meet Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad for West Asia War Talks (April 2026)

Pakistan’s mediation of US‑Iran talks marks a pivotal third‑party effort to curb West Asia war escalation.

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80%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill under JPC Scrutiny – Constitutional Overreach & Autonomy of HEIs

VBSA Bill threatens HEI autonomy and federal balance, prompting JPC scrutiny.

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80%
UPSC
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Paris‑Berlin Visit on Energy, Trade & Defence amid West Asia Crisis

India pushes energy, defence & trade ties with France & Germany amid West Asia crisis

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79%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

CJI Surya Kant Calls for Legal Overhaul to Boost $10 Trillion Economy Goal

CJI urges specialised, predictable courts to unlock India’s $10 trillion economy ambition

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78%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Verdicts on Governance, PILs, and Social Issues — April 10, 2026

Supreme Court curtails executive overreach and reinforces equality, shaping UPSC Polity fundamentals

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78%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Rules Rajasthan District Milk Unions Independent, Outside Writ Jurisdiction (2026)

SC bars writ jurisdiction over Rajasthan milk cooperatives, redefining ‘State’ under Art 12

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78%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Declares Kerala’s Differential Dearness Allowance vs Relief as Violation of Article 14

Supreme Court upholds equality: Kerala’s lower pension relief struck down as Article 14 violation

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76%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

PM Modi vows Uniform Civil Code for West Bengal, says BJP will stop Bengali minority status

Modi’s UCC pledge in West Bengal signals a constitutional and political shift ahead of state polls.

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76%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Reviews Sabarimala Entry, Rejects Nationwide Menstrual Leave — Gender Justice Impact

Supreme Court’s 2026 rulings reshape gender justice in religion and labour policy

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76%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Iranian Delegation Meets Pakistan Officials as US Team Arrives for Ceasefire Talks

Pakistan mediates US‑Iran ceasefire talks, reshaping regional security dynamics

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75%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Record Voter Turnout in Assam, Puducherry & Kerala (2026) — Implications for ECI & Electoral Reforms

Record turnouts in 2026 elections test ECI's roll‑cleaning reforms and democratic legitimacy.

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72%
UPSC

GS Paper III

6 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

India-China Transport Sectors Diverge as Crude Prices Surge 67% – EV Adoption Gap Highlights Policy Challenge

India’s transport vulnerability to oil price spikes highlights urgent EV policy reforms.

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84%
UPSC
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science
Sci-Tech Developments & Innovation
GS3

NASA’s Artemis‑II Crew Returns Safely After First Lunar Flyby in 50 Years

Artemis‑II’s safe lunar flyby underscores space’s growing strategic and diplomatic weight for India.

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80%
UPSC
environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

First Wild Birth of Indian‑Born Female Cheetah at Kuno National Park — Milestone for MoEFCC’s Reintroduction Programme

First wild cheetah birth in Kuno underscores MoEFCC’s successful re‑introduction drive

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80%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

Supreme Court Bars Merit Review in Section 9 Insolvency Applications – NCLT Decision Restored

Supreme Court limits appellate review: only dispute existence, not merits, matters in Section 9 insolvency cases

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80%
UPSC
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Artemis II Orion Capsule Splashdown; India Nears First Crewed Spaceflight (G1)

Artemis II splashdown validates deep‑space tech as India readies its first crewed launch (G1).

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78%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

States Spend ₹2.4 Lakh Cr on Power Subsidies; Solar Push to Cut Bill – MNRE Secy Sarangi

Solar push aims to slash ₹2.4 lakh cr electricity subsidy, easing state finances

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75%
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