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UPSC Current Affairs22 April 2026

22 articles across 3 GS papers

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politics
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society3
science2
international2
environment1
defence1

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environmentGS1

FAO & WMO Warn: Extreme Heat Threatens Global Agrifood Systems and Livelihoods of Over 1 Billion People

Extreme heat endangers food security of 1 billion people – urgent global policy action needed

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defenceGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Warns of Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Amid West Asian Conflict

India’s energy security hinges on Strait of Hormuz; defence diplomacy aims to pre‑empt disruptions.

82%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Deliberates on Essential Religious Practice Test in Sabarimala Case

SC re‑evaluates ERP test in Sabarimala case, reshaping religious‑freedom jurisprudence.

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GS Paper I

4 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

environmentGS1

FAO & WMO Warn: Extreme Heat Threatens Global Agrifood Systems and Livelihoods of Over 1 Billion People

Extreme heat endangers food security of 1 billion people – urgent global policy action needed

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84%
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politicsGS1

Supreme Court Seeks Centre’s Reply on NIA Act Validity — Implications for Anti‑Terror Legislation

SC reviews NIA Act, testing centre‑state balance in anti‑terror laws

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politicsGS1

ECI Reports Seizures Exceed ₹1,000 Crore Ahead of Tamil Nadu Assembly and West Bengal Elections

ECI’s ₹1,000 crore seizure data spotlights the need for stronger anti‑vote‑buying mechanisms.

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scienceGS1

Science For All Weekly Newsletter Simplifies Scientific Jargon for General Readers

Science newsletters boost public literacy, strengthening evidence‑based policy and democratic governance

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16%
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GS Paper II

14 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Warns of Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Amid West Asian Conflict

India’s energy security hinges on Strait of Hormuz; defence diplomacy aims to pre‑empt disruptions.

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82%
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politicsGS2

GS Paper III

4 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceGS3

India Launches Amaravati Quantum Reference Facility – Boost to National Quantum Mission

AQRA launch propels India's sovereign quantum ecosystem, bolstering strategic tech autonomy.

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Supreme Court Deliberates on Essential Religious Practice Test in Sabarimala Case

SC re‑evaluates ERP test in Sabarimala case, reshaping religious‑freedom jurisprudence.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Deliberates State Power under Article 25(2)(b) in Sabarimala Case

SC stresses case‑by‑case test for State regulation of religion under Art 25(2)(b)

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politicsGS2

Calcutta High Court Questions ECI's Call for Arrests of “Trouble Makers” Ahead of West Bengal Elections

High Court checks ECI’s blanket arrests, underscoring judicial limits on election powers

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80%
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internationalGS2

US‑Israel War on Iran Triggers Double Blockade of Strait of Hormuz, Slipping India to IMF’s 6th Largest Economy

US‑Israel‑Iran blockade spikes oil costs, pushing India to IMF’s 6th‑largest economy rank

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Orders CBI to Draft SOP for Look‑Out Circulars after Accused Stopped at Airport

Supreme Court mandates CBI SOP for LOCs, reinforcing constitutional right to travel

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societyGS2

Manipur Ethnic Violence Displaces 58,821 People; 217 Deaths Recorded – Government Data (2023‑2024)

Manipur ethnic violence displaces 58,821; highlights governance lapses & RTI role

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Refers Prisoners with Disabilities Issues to High‑Powered Committee (Suhas Chakma)

Supreme Court creates High‑Powered Committee to enforce disability rights of prisoners

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Writ Challenges PM Modi’s Televised Address as Violation of Model Code & RPA

Supreme Court challenges PM’s televised address, testing MCC and RPA enforcement

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politicsGS2

Yogi Adityanath Campaigns in Kolkata as Tamil Nadu Prepares for Massive Assembly Polls – EC Initiatives Highlighted

EC’s massive deployment and transparency measures aim to safeguard Tamil Nadu polls amid law‑and‑order election narratives.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rejects Centre‑State Angle in Mamata Banerjee ED Raid Case — Implications for Federal Relations

SC ruling curtails Centre‑State clash over ED raid on West Bengal CM

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rules CM’s Interference Not a Centre‑State Dispute – Implications for ED’s Article 32 Petition

Supreme Court says CM’s interference isn’t a Centre‑State dispute, raising ED’s Article 32 standing

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Questions ED's Recourse to Magistrate in West Bengal I‑PAC Search Case

SC probes ED's direct recourse against a chief minister, testing centre‑state power balance

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internationalGS2

Trump Says Iran Faces $500 Million Daily Loss if Strait of Hormuz Closed — Ceasefire Extension

US extends Iran ceasefire as Trump warns of $500 million daily loss from Hormuz shutdown

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Atal Pension Yojana Crosses 9 Crore Enrolments, FY 2025‑26 Adds 1.35 Crore Subscribers

APY hits 9 crore enrolments, signalling a leap in India’s social security net.

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societyGS3

Supreme Court Rules SDO Cannot Reclassify Public Utility Land Under UP Zamindari Abolition Act

Supreme Court bars SDOs from re‑classifying public utility land, reinforcing land‑reform safeguards.

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generalGS3

Bhupender Yadav Announces Shekha Jheel as India’s 99th Ramsar Site – UP Wetlands Now 12

Shekha Jheel becomes India’s 99th Ramsar site, underscoring wetland policy and climate resilience.

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UPSC Current Affairs 22 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra