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UPSC Current Affairs19 April 2026

15 articles across 3 GS papers

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politics4
general2
defence2
science1

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politicsGS2

Lok Sabha Expansion Bill Fails: Delimitation Bill Withdrawn After 131st Amendment Misses Two-Thirds Majority

Lok Sabha expansion bill fails, halting fresh delimitation and highlighting constitutional amendment hurdles.

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generalGS2

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz to India‑Bound Energy Vessels — Global Oil Supply Risks

Iran’s Hormuz closure jeopardises India’s energy security, demanding diplomatic and strategic pivots.

85%
UPSC
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generalGS2

Maoist Leadership Decapitated: Death of Nambala Keshava Rao, Surrender of Thippiri Tirupati – Is the Insurgency Over?

Leadership decapitation weakens Maoist insurgency, raising policy focus on security and development

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

defenceGS1

Delhi HC Approves IVF Sperm Extraction; Union Budget 2026‑27 Unveils ₹10,000 Cr Biopharma SHAKTI Drive

Delhi HC backs IVF rights; Budget fuels ₹10,000 cr Biopharma push for biotech self‑reliance.

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internationalGS1

Ancient Trade Routes – Silk Road, Tea‑Horse Road, Grand Trunk, Incense & Spice – UPSC Overview

Ancient trade corridors underpin today’s India‑Eurasia connectivity and UPSC relevance.

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GS Paper II

12 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsGS2

Lok Sabha Expansion Bill Fails: Delimitation Bill Withdrawn After 131st Amendment Misses Two-Thirds Majority

Lok Sabha expansion bill fails, halting fresh delimitation and highlighting constitutional amendment hurdles.

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85%
UPSC
general

GS Paper III

1 article

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceGS3

SHANTI Act Opens India's Nuclear Power Sector to Private Players – Goal 100 GW by 2047

Private firms can now build nuclear plants – a boost to India's 100 GW energy goal

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Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz to India‑Bound Energy Vessels — Global Oil Supply Risks

Iran’s Hormuz closure jeopardises India’s energy security, demanding diplomatic and strategic pivots.

Read full analysis
85%
UPSC
generalGS2

Maoist Leadership Decapitated: Death of Nambala Keshava Rao, Surrender of Thippiri Tirupati – Is the Insurgency Over?

Leadership decapitation weakens Maoist insurgency, raising policy focus on security and development

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82%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Opposition Accuses PM Narendra Modi of Violating Model Code Ahead of Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Assembly Polls

Modi’s National Address Sparks MCC Breach Allegations Ahead of Key State Polls

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80%
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internationalGS2

Iran's Revolutionary Guard Navy Closes Strait of Hormuz Amid US Blockade – Implications for Energy Security

Iran’s IRGC Navy shuts Hormuz, threatening global oil security – a test of maritime policy

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internationalGS2

India’s Foreign Secretary Raises Concern Over IRGC Blockade of Energy Vessels in Strait of Hormuz (18 April 2026)

India protests IRGC blockade in Hormuz, underscoring maritime security & energy diplomacy

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defenceGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s Germany Visit (Apr 21‑23, 2026) – Boosting Defence Industry & Tech

India‑Germany defence pact to fast‑track Make‑in‑India and emerging tech collaboration.

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politicsGS2

CPI MP Sandosh Kumar Accuses PM Modi of Violating Model Code of Conduct in Nationwide Address

PM’s electioneering address tests Model Code’s enforcement by Election Commission

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internationalGS2

Strait of Hormuz Closed; Iran Demands US End Port Blockade – UPSC Relevance

Strait of Hormuz closure tests India’s energy security and diplomatic balancing act

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internationalGS2

CTIL Panel Discusses WTO Ruling on Transnational Subsidies – Implications for SCM Agreement

WTO’s closed‑list subsidy rule forces India to rethink its industrial aid and trade strategy.

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internationalGS2

Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed as Iran‑US Standoff Persists – Speaker Warns No Immediate Peace Deal

Hormuz closure deepens US‑Iran standoff, threatening global oil flow and India's energy security

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78%
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politicsGS2

Rajnath Singh Vows to Implement Women's Reservation Act, Criticises DMK in Tenkasi Rally

Centre vows to enforce Women’s Reservation Bill, slams DMK ahead of Tamil Nadu polls.

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