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UPSC Current Affairs 24 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs24 April 2026

24 articles across 3 GS papers

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international
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politics7
environment2
science2
economy1
defence1

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Reaffirms NDPS Act Bail Conditions Over Article 21 Right to Speedy Trial

Supreme Court bars speedy‑trial claim from diluting NDPS bail safeguards

85%
UPSC
2
environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

NGT Orders JNTBGRI Report on Threatened Endemic Shrub Neelakurinji in Western Ghats

NGT orders action on threatened Neelakurinji, spotlighting eco‑tourism challenges in the Western Ghats

84%
UPSC
3
internationalPersons in NewsGS2

Mojtaba Khamenei Wounded in U.S.-Israeli Airstrike; Delegates Power to IRGC Generals

US‑Israel strike triggers militarised power shift in Iran, raising regional security stakes for India

82%
UPSC

GS Paper I

3 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS1

Indian Delegation Visits Washington (20‑23 Apr 2026) to Finalise Interim Trade Deal with the United States

India‑U.S. interim trade talks aim to boost market access and strategic economic partnership.

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80%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

Opposition Submits Second Notice to Oust CEC Gyanesh Kumar — 73 Rajya Sabha MPs Sign

Opposition pushes for CEC removal, testing Rajya Sabha’s oversight powers

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78%
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internationalIndia's Global FootprintGS1

Supreme Court Hearing on Deaths of Indian Nationals in Ukraine War – Govt’s Response

Supreme Court probes deaths of Indian workers in Ukraine, spotlighting consular and diplomatic challenges

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75%
UPSC

GS Paper II

14 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Reaffirms NDPS Act Bail Conditions Over Article 21 Right to Speedy Trial

Supreme Court bars speedy‑trial claim from diluting NDPS bail safeguards

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85%
UPSC
international

GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

NGT Orders JNTBGRI Report on Threatened Endemic Shrub Neelakurinji in Western Ghats

NGT orders action on threatened Neelakurinji, spotlighting eco‑tourism challenges in the Western Ghats

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84%
UPSC
science
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Persons in News
GS2

Mojtaba Khamenei Wounded in U.S.-Israeli Airstrike; Delegates Power to IRGC Generals

US‑Israel strike triggers militarised power shift in Iran, raising regional security stakes for India

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82%
UPSC
internationalInternational BodiesGS2

EU Approves €90 billion Loan to Ukraine and Imposes New Sanctions on Russia – Impact on Ukraine’s Economy and International Relations

EU’s €90 bn loan and fresh sanctions tighten financial and diplomatic pressure on Russia, bolstering Ukraine’s war‑economy.

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82%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Pentagon Mulls Punitive Measures on NATO Allies Over Iran War – Spain Suspension & Falklands Review

US threatens to suspend Spain from NATO over ABO denial, highlighting alliance cohesion challenges

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80%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Thailand Supreme Court Accepts Petition Against 44 Opposition Lawmakers Over Monarchy‑Protection Law Amendment – Trial Starts June 30, 2026

Supreme Court’s move to try 44 Thai opposition MPs tests judicial limits on legislative reforms.

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79%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Rejects Relief for 65+ West Bengal Poll Officers, Sends Cases to Appellate Tribunals

SC bars interim voting rights for 65+ West Bengal poll officers, emphasises appeal route

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79%
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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India Releases ₹30 bn under SAARC Currency Swap Framework for Maldives – First Drawdown

India’s first SAARC swap drawdown boosts Maldives’ liquidity and deepens regional ties

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78%
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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Manipur Violence Escalates Post‑Bombing; BJP‑Led Govt Faces Ethnic Quagmire

BJP’s Manipur govt grapples with post‑bomb ethnic violence, testing centre‑state powers

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78%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha and Six AAP Parliamentarians Quit Party, Join BJP – 2/3rd Rajya Sabha AAP Members Merge with BJP

AAP’s Rajya Sabha exit nullifies its upper‑house presence, testing the anti‑defection law.

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76%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Allows Termination of 30‑Week Pregnancy of Minor — Upholds Reproductive Autonomy

Supreme Court upholds minor's reproductive autonomy, permitting 30‑week termination beyond MTP limits.

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76%
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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India-U.S. Trade Talks Conclude in Washington; Interim Agreement Framework Set

India‑U.S. interim tariff framework set, signalling deeper strategic trade partnership.

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76%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Supreme Court Refers Michel James’ Bail Plea in ₹3,600‑crore AgustaWestland VVIP Chopper Scam

Supreme Court’s referral of bail plea spotlights judicial oversight in the ₹3,600‑crore defence corruption case

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76%
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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Israel Hits Hezbollah Missile Launcher in Lebanon; Trump Extends Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire

US‑backed ceasefire extension tempers Israel‑Hezbollah border clash, highlighting non‑state actor risks.

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76%
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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump Says US Not Rushing to End Iran War; Carrier Arrives as Tehran Faces Blast Since Ceasefire

US carrier buildup and Trump’s warning signal heightened US‑Iran tensions post‑ceasefire

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76%
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Sci-Tech Developments & Innovation
GS3

Dr. Jitendra Singh Announces $1 Trillion Bio‑Economy Target for 2047 – Vision 2047, IIT Roorkee

India targets a $1 trillion bio‑economy by 2047, reshaping growth and innovation.

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82%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

India’s First 3D Chip Packaging Plant Inaugurated in Odisha – Boost to Semiconductor Mission

Odisha’s 3D chip‑packaging plant marks a decisive push for semiconductor self‑reliance.

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82%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

IEA Warns West Asia Conflict Could Cut Global LNG Supply by 15% (2026‑2030)

IEA warns West Asia conflict could cut LNG supply by 15%, jeopardizing India’s energy security

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81%
UPSC
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

IAF Opens Registration for Mehar Baba Competition‑3 on Drone Surveillance Radars (27 Apr 2026)

IAF’s MBC‑3 drives indigenous swarm‑radar tech, bolstering defence self‑reliance

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78%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

IPC signs MoUs with PMBI & NIPER Hajipur to Boost Drug Quality and Pharmacovigilance

IPC‑PMBI‑NIPER MoUs aim to tighten drug quality and pharmacovigilance in Jan Aushadhi network

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78%
UPSC
environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

India’s Automakers Accept New CAFE‑III Fuel‑Efficiency Targets – BEE’s Revised Emission Norms

CAFE‑III tightens fuel‑efficiency norms, steering Indian automakers toward greener technology.

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75%
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