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UPSC Current Affairs20 April 2026

25 articles across 2 GS papers

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politics7economy6
environment5
international3
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general1

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environmentGS3

India Cooling Action Plan rolled out in 250 cities – Minister Jitendra Singh flags health, energy and climate challenges

ICAP launched in 250+ cities to tackle heat‑related health and energy challenges.

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politicsGS2

Parliament's Special Session 2026: Delimitation Bill Proposes 850 Lok Sabha Seats and Women’s Reservation

Parliament proposes 850 Lok Sabha seats and permanent women’s reservation in 2026.

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environmentGS3

IMD Forecasts Heatwave Across Northwest, Central & East India (Apr 20‑25, 2026)

Heatwave warning spotlights need for robust disaster management and climate‑resilient policies

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GS Paper II

13 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsGS2

Parliament's Special Session 2026: Delimitation Bill Proposes 850 Lok Sabha Seats and Women’s Reservation

Parliament proposes 850 Lok Sabha seats and permanent women’s reservation in 2026.

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82%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Orders Time‑Bound Trial for UAPA Accused Md Abdur Raheman in Odisha

Supreme Court mandates three‑month, fast‑track trial for UAPA accused, spotlighting security‑rights balance

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81%
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internationalGS2

Congress Criticises Modi Govt Over Pakistan’s Role in US‑Iran Talks – Calls for Diplomatic Overhaul

Congress urges diplomatic overhaul as Pakistan courts US amid Iran talks

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80%
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internationalGS2

Iran‑US Tensions, Strait of Hormuz Blockade and Their Impact on India’s Energy Security

US‑Iran Strait blockade tests India’s energy security and growth outlook

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79%
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generalGS2

US‑Iran Peace Talks Stall as Ceasefire Ends; New Death Toll & Islamabad Summit Highlight Regional Tensions

Ceasefire lapses, Islamabad talks loom, reshaping US‑Iran diplomatic landscape

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79%
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economyGS2

India‑South Korea Upgrade CEPA to Reduce Trade Deficit — Piyush Goyal's Statement on Balanced Partnership

India upgrades South Korea CEPA to curb trade deficit and deepen strategic partnership

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court to Seek Calcutta HC Chief Justice’s Report on West Bengal SIR Appellate Tribunals

Supreme Court probes inactivity of West Bengal SIR appellate tribunals to safeguard voting rights.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Dismisses Umar Khalid's Review Petition, Upholds Bail Denial in Delhi Riots Case

Supreme Court upholds UAPA‑based bail denial in Delhi riots case, shaping terrorism‑related jurisprudence

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defenceGS2

US‑Philippines Joint Combat Drills Expand to Include Japan, France, Canada — Signalling Deterrence in Asia

Expanded US‑Philippines drills with Japan, France, Canada signal collective deterrence in the Indo‑Pacific

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politicsGS2

Congress Leader Mallikarjun Kharge Blames PM Modi for Stalling Women’s Quota Constitutional Amendment

Women’s quota amendment stalled: a constitutional hurdle with UPSC implications

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Lets Whistleblower Seek High Court Permission in Contempt Case Against BJP MLA

Supreme Court backs whistleblower, reinforcing judicial independence against political pressure.

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internationalGS2

60 Nations Convene in Brussels with Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa on Stability, Security and Two‑State Solution Prospects (April 20 2026)

EU‑led Brussels summit pushes two‑state solution, testing India’s diplomatic role

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Declines Oral Plea on West Bengal’s 7 Lakh Form‑6 Voter Additions — Implications for Election Law

SC’s refusal to hear West Bengal Form 6 plea underscores judicial checks on electoral roll revisions

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GS Paper III

12 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

environmentGS3

India Cooling Action Plan rolled out in 250 cities – Minister Jitendra Singh flags health, energy and climate challenges

ICAP launched in 250+ cities to tackle heat‑related health and energy challenges.

Read full analysis
84%
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GS3

IMD Forecasts Heatwave Across Northwest, Central & East India (Apr 20‑25, 2026)

Heatwave warning spotlights need for robust disaster management and climate‑resilient policies

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82%
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scienceGS3

Stagnating Malaria Control: Rising Insecticide & Drug Resistance Threatens Gains in Sub‑Saharan Africa

Rising insecticide & drug resistance threatens malaria gains, urging gene‑drive solutions

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economyGS3

India’s Oil Import Vulnerability Amid US‑Israel‑Iran Conflict – SPR, Hormuz & Supplier Concentration

India’s oil‑import risk spikes as US‑Israel‑Iran clash threatens Hormuz and strategic reserves.

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80%
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environmentGS3

Union Minister Jitendra Singh Highlights India’s Rs 4,000 crore Gains from Circular Economy Initiatives

Circular Economy drives ₹4,000 crore revenue, boosting sustainability and jobs.

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environmentGS3

Japan Meteorological Agency Issues Special Advisory on Elevated Risk of Magnitude 8+ Earthquakes – 20 April 2026

JMA’s advisory on heightened 8‑magnitude quake risk underscores need for robust disaster‑management framework

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economyGS3

DGGI Arrests GST Refund Fraud Mastermind Kapil Chugh — ₹1,825 crore Scam Unveiled

GST Refund Scam Exposes Gaps in Tax Enforcement – DGGI Nabs ₹1,825 cr Mastermind

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economyGS3

Ministry of Commerce & Industry’s ICI Shows 0.4% Decline in March 2026 – Sectoral Highlights

March 2026 ICI dip warns of energy‑price and food‑inflation pressures for policymakers

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environmentGS3

India’s First National Bat Assessment (SoIBats 2024‑25) Highlights Endemic Species, Threatened Bats and Data Gaps

SoIBats 2024‑25 flags data gaps and endangered bats, urging urgent conservation policy.

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economyGS3

Supreme Court Cautions NCLT on Two‑Year Delay in Approval of Resolution Plans – Implications for IBC

Supreme Court orders data on NCLT’s two‑year delay in approving resolution plans, urging IBC reforms.

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societyGS3

Tamil Nadu Fireworks Unit Explosion in Virudhunagar Claims 25 Lives – Safety Lapses & Policy Gaps

Virudhunagar fireworks blast exposes regulatory failures in hazardous unorganized industries.

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economyGS3

Science For All Weekly Newsletter Simplifies Science for General Readers — A Resource for UPSC Aspirants

Science For All newsletter aids GS3 prep by demystifying science for UPSC aspirants

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