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UPSC Current Affairs 15 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs15 April 2026

28 articles across 3 GS papers

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Bench Warns Against Diluting Religion in Sabarimala Case – Article 25(2)(b) vs Article 26(b) Debate

Supreme Court cautions that social‑reform laws must not erode core religious tenets – Sabarimala focus

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Deliberates on PILs Challenging Sabarimala Temple Practices — High Threshold Emphasised

SC stresses ultra‑high PIL threshold for religious‑practice challenges, impacting Sabarimala case

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politicsGS2

Union Bundles Women’s Reservation with Delimitation in Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026

Women’s reservation tied to early delimitation reshapes Lok Sabha seat allocation – a strategic constitutional move

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GS Paper II

16 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

societyGS2

Supreme Court Bench Warns Against Diluting Religion in Sabarimala Case – Article 25(2)(b) vs Article 26(b) Debate

Supreme Court cautions that social‑reform laws must not erode core religious tenets – Sabarimala focus

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Deliberates on PILs Challenging Sabarimala Temple Practices — High Threshold Emphasised

SC stresses ultra‑high PIL threshold for religious‑practice challenges, impacting Sabarimala case

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86%
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politicsGS2

Union Bundles Women’s Reservation with Delimitation in Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026

Women’s reservation tied to early delimitation reshapes Lok Sabha seat allocation – a strategic constitutional move

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86%
UPSC
societyGS2

Supreme Court Sabarimala Hearing: TDB vs NSS on Article 25(2)(b) vs Article 26(b) Interpretation

SC weighs temple entry rights vs denominational autonomy in Sabarimala case

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internationalGS2

Xi Jinping Meets Lavrov as Iran War Disrupts Energy Routes; IAEA Calls for Robust Verification in US‑Iran Talks

China‑Russia energy pact emerges as Hormuz crisis threatens global oil security

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politicsGS2

Govt proposes 33% women reservation in Lok Sabha & State Assemblies – Bills for April 2026 session

33% women reservation bill aims to reshape Parliament and State Assemblies – a constitutional milestone for UPSC.

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internationalGS2

China Refutes US Claims of Military Pressure on Taiwan – Spokesperson Chen Binhua’s Statement (2026)

China’s rebuttal of US ‘military pressure’ claim underscores strategic signaling in Taiwan Strait.

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internationalGS2

Xi Jinping Calls China‑Russia Relations ‘Precious’ Amid Global Turbulence – 15 Apr 2026

China‑Russia ties deepened as Xi calls partnership ‘precious’ amid global turbulence

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politicsGS2

Travancore Devaswom Board Argues Religious Belief Beyond Judicial Review Before Supreme Court

Supreme Court to decide how far judicial review can go into religious practices

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internationalGS2

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi warns: North Korea’s new uranium enrichment plant boosts nuclear capability

IAEA flags North Korea’s new enrichment plant, raising regional nuclear proliferation stakes

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politicsGS2

Congress Leaders Meet at Mallikarjun Kharge’s Residence to Plan Women’s Reservation Strategy (15 Apr 2026)

Congress strategises women’s reservation and delimitation ahead of Parliament’s special session

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defenceGS2

Russia Deploys 324 Drones and 3 Ballistic Missiles on Ukrainian Port Infrastructure – Seven Injured

Russia’s massive drone‑missile strike on Ukrainian ports spotlights air‑defence gaps and infrastructure vulnerability.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court’s 9‑Judge Bench Continues Sabarimala Hearing – Emphasis on Constitutional Morality

Supreme Court’s nine‑judge bench tests constitutional morality in Sabarimala gender‑equality battle

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internationalGS2

Jaishankar speaks to Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar over ‘different aspects’ of West Asia crisis

India engages Israel & Australia on West Asia crisis, underscoring strategic autonomy

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internationalGS2

Sudan Enters Fourth Year of War: Humanitarian Crisis Deepens Amid Regional Power Play

Sudan’s fourth‑year war deepens humanitarian crisis amid covert regional power meddling

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defenceGS2

US‑Iran Diplomatic Reset: Trump Signals Talks in Islamabad Amid Full‑Scale Port Blockade (2026)

US naval blockade of Iran prompts back‑channel talks in Islamabad, testing economic coercion vs diplomacy.

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GS Paper III

11 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

generalGS3

Re‑entry Dynamics and Recovery Systems of Crew Modules – SpaceX Dragon, Gaganyaan & NASA Orion

Indigenous recovery tech boosts safety of India’s crewed space missions

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economyGS3

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

societyGS4

AI Bias in Banking & Ethical Dilemma for Civil Servants — Upholding Integrity in 2026

AI bias in banking tests civil servants' moral courage and constitutional values.

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India’s March 2026 Wholesale Price Index (WPI) Shows 3.88% YoY Inflation – Key Drivers & Implications

March 2026 WPI spikes 3.88% YoY, signalling policy‑critical energy price pressures.

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environmentGS3

National Productivity Council Appointed as Environment Audit Designated Agency under 2025 Rules

NPC’s new role as EADA boosts India’s environmental audit capacity and governance.

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societyGS3

MHA Initiates Phase‑I Houselisting & Housing Census 2027; Self‑Enumeration Goes Live in 8 States/UTs

Digital Self‑Enumeration in Census 2027 boosts data‑driven governance and raises privacy stakes.

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economyGS3

China's $2 Trillion Global Lending (2000‑2023): US Emerges as Top Beneficiary

China’s $2 trillion overseas lending crowns the US as top beneficiary, reshaping global finance.

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economyGS3

ED Attaches Assets Worth ₹159.51 Cr in Coal‑Mining Scam – Total Attachments Reach ₹482.22 Cr

ED’s ₹482 cr asset attachment in illegal coal‑mining spotlights PMLA enforcement and fiscal loss.

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economyGS3

Wholesale Price Index Inflation Hits 3.88% in March 2026 Amid West Asia Crisis

Rising WPI inflation (3.88%) warns of cost‑push pressures and possible RBI tightening.

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economyGS3

ED Raids LPU and Business Colleges in Jalandhar, Gurugram under FEMA — 10 Locations Targeted

ED’s FEMA raids on private colleges underscore tightening financial oversight of education sector

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environmentGS3

Jaipur Art Gallery Owner Convicted for Shahtoosh Smuggling – First Wildlife Case Prosecuted via CBI, Highlighting 17‑Year Inter‑Agency Coordination

CBI‑led conviction of Shahtoosh smuggler underscores need for robust inter‑agency wildlife enforcement.

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societyGS3

Kerala Student Suicide Highlights Need for Stricter Regulation of Digital Lending Apps — RBI & NCSC Response

Predatory digital loan apps trigger student suicide, prompting RBI & NCSC regulatory overhaul.

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environmentGS3

IMD Forecasts 8% Monsoon Deficit for 2026 – El Niño Threatens Southwest Monsoon

IMD warns 8% monsoon deficit in 2026, flagging El Niño‑driven drought risks for agriculture

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