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UPSC Current Affairs23 April 2026

18 articles across 3 GS papers

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defence6
politics5
international3
economy1
society1
environment1

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Bench Hear Sabarimala Reference: Issues of Constitutional Morality and Religious Freedom

Supreme Court weighs constitutional morality against gender‑based temple bans in Sabarimala case

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defenceGS2

Centre Appoints Karambir Singh Nalwa as Special Public Prosecutor for Pahalgam Terror Attack Trial

Centre taps senior lawyer as Special Prosecutor to fast‑track Pahalgam terror trial, reinforcing rule of law.

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internationalGS2

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Announces IAFS‑IV Theme ‘Enduring Partnership – Shared Vision’

IAFS‑IV (28‑31 May 2026) signals India’s strategic deepening of ties with Africa amid global power shifts.

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GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

scienceGS1

Science For All Weekly Newsletter Simplifies Scientific Jargon for Public — Relevance to UPSC

Science newsletters boost scientific temper, aiding governance and policy outreach – UPSC relevance

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GS Paper II

15 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsGS2

Supreme Court Bench Hear Sabarimala Reference: Issues of Constitutional Morality and Religious Freedom

Supreme Court weighs constitutional morality against gender‑based temple bans in Sabarimala case

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86%
UPSC
defenceGS2

Centre Appoints Karambir Singh Nalwa as Special Public Prosecutor for Pahalgam Terror Attack Trial

Centre taps senior lawyer as Special Prosecutor to fast‑track Pahalgam terror trial, reinforcing rule of law.

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82%
UPSC
internationalGS2

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Announces IAFS‑IV Theme ‘Enduring Partnership – Shared Vision’

IAFS‑IV (28‑31 May 2026) signals India’s strategic deepening of ties with Africa amid global power shifts.

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82%
UPSC
internationalGS2

Jaishankar Stresses Africa’s Central Role in India’s Foreign Policy at IAFS‑IV Launch

India positions Africa at the heart of its foreign policy ahead of IAFS‑IV

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82%
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defenceGS2

Iran Vows Strait of Hormuz Closure Until US Lifts Port Blockade – Ceasefire Impact

Iran threatens Hormuz closure, risking global oil shock and testing maritime law.

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82%
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defenceGS2

Iran Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed Amid US Blockade – Trump Extends Ceasefire, Pakistan Mediates

Iran vows Hormuz closure; US extends ceasefire, Pakistan mediates – implications for maritime security

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80%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Hearings ED’s Writ on West Bengal ‘Rule‑of‑Law’ Breach – Implications for Article 32 & 356

Supreme Court’s ED petition tests Article 32 limits and threatens Article 356 in West Bengal

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defenceGS2

Supreme Court Scrutinises NIA’s Suo Motu Power under Section 6(5) of the NIA Act

Supreme Court may curb NIA’s suo motu power, reinforcing due‑process in security investigations

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Hearings on Women’s Entry in Mosques – AIMPLB’s Submission Linked to Sabarimala Case

Supreme Court tests ERP test on women’s mosque entry, reshaping religious‑gender jurisprudence.

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defenceGS2

Trump Orders US Military to ‘Shoot and Kill’ Iranian Boats in Strait of Hormuz, Boosts Mine‑Clearing Operations

US ‘shoot‑and‑kill’ order in Hormuz raises India’s energy‑security stakes.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Questions ED's Claim of ‘Breakdown of Constitutional Machinery’ in West Bengal Raid – 23 April 2026

SC curbs ED’s claim of constitutional breakdown, underscoring centre‑state power balance

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internationalGS2

ICC Confirms Crimes‑against‑Humanity Charges Against Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

ICC confirms crimes‑against‑humanity charges against ex‑President Duterte, testing sovereignty vs. global accountability.

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defenceGS2

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Calls for German Co‑development in Defence Tech

India seeks German co‑development to boost defence self‑reliance and strategic autonomy.

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politicsGS2

Delhi High Court Orders Removal of AAP Leaders' Court‑Proceedings Videos from Social Media Platforms

Delhi HC’s takedown order underscores judiciary’s control over digital dissemination of court proceedings

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Launches Samadhan Samaroh 2026 to Mediate 45,098 Pending Cases

Supreme Court’s Samadhan Samaroh 2026 targets 45,098 cases to slash judicial backlog via ADR.

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GS Paper III

2 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

RBI Proposes a ‘Kill Switch’ for Digital Payments to Curb Fraud – Key Details and UPSC Relevance

RBI’s ‘Kill Switch’ aims to halt digital fraud, reshaping India’s payment security framework.

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environmentGS3
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Early 2026 Heatwave Across Central & South India Triggers Calls for Robust Heat Action Plans

Early 2026 heatwave exposes gaps in India's Heat Action Plans and governance mechanisms

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