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UPSC Current Affairs 25 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs25 April 2026

30 articles across 2 GS papers

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Today's Topics

international9politics8
economy4
society3
science2
environment2

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

DRDO Unveils Indigenous Advanced Armoured Platforms with 30 mm Crewless Turret – Boost to India’s Defence Manufacturing

DRDO’s crewless‑turret armoured platforms boost India’s defence self‑reliance and Make‑in‑India.

86%
UPSC
2
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

China Capable of Simultaneously Building 50 Nuclear Reactors — Strategic Shift Amid US‑Iran Conflict

China’s 50‑reactor build‑out reshapes energy security amid global geopolitical strain

84%
UPSC
3
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

DPIIT Issues Guidelines for ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 – Aims to Mobilise Private Capital via SEBI‑Registered AIFs

FoF 2.0 leverages AIFs to pull private capital into India’s deep‑tech startup ecosystem.

82%
UPSC

GS Paper II

18 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Palestinian Municipal Elections Begin in West Bank and Central Gaza on April 25, 2026

Palestinian municipal polls resume, testing self‑governance amid occupation

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81%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

ED Conducts Searches at Nine West Bengal Premises in PDS Wheat Diversion Scam

ED raids expose wheat diversion in West Bengal, raising concerns over PDS integrity

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80%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

U.S. Envoys Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner to Visit Pakistan for Talks on U.S.-Iran Conflict (Apr 24, 2026)

Pakistan mediates high‑level U.S.-Iran talks, spotlighting strategic waterways and leadership shifts.

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80%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

AAP Rajya Sabha MPs Claim Merger with BJP — Legal Implications under 10th Schedule

AAP‑BJP merger claim tests the limits of the anti‑defection law for UPSC aspirants

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79%
UPSC
politicsPrelims Focus (Appointments & Indices)GS2

Ashok Lahiri appointed Niti Aayog Vice‑Chairman; Gobardhan Das named member – Impact on West Bengal

Technocratic appointments from West Bengal aim to tighten Centre‑State fiscal and innovation coordination.

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78%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Russia launches 660+ drones and missiles on Dnipro, Ukraine – 4 dead, 30 injured

Russia’s massive drone‑missile strike on Dnipro raises UPSC‑relevant questions on urban warfare and international law

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78%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

AAP seeks disqualification of seven defected MPs from Rajya Sabha under Anti‑defection Law — 25 April 2026

AAP moves to invoke anti‑defection law to disqualify seven Rajya Sabha defectors, testing party discipline safeguards.

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78%
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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Warns of Bangladeshi Infiltration; BJP Projects Wins in Assam and West Bengal Elections

BJP eyes landslide in Assam and West Bengal as CM flags Bangladeshi infiltration impact

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76%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Delhi HC Judge Refuses Recusal in Excise Policy Case — Implications for Judicial Impartiality

Delhi HC’s refusal to recuse spotlights gaps in India’s judicial impartiality safeguards

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75%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS2

Enforcement Directorate Searches Raheja Developers Over Money‑Laundering in Delhi‑NCR

ED raids on Raheja Developers highlight money‑laundering risks in the real‑estate sector

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74%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

US Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for US‑Iran Talks; Iran Rejects Direct Negotiations

US uses Pakistan as back‑channel to revive Iran talks, highlighting third‑party mediation in South Asia

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74%
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internationalGeneralGS2

U.S. Imposes Secondary Sanctions on Chinese Refinery, 40 Shipping Firms Over Iranian Oil

US secondary sanctions on Chinese refinery and 40 shippers tighten Iran oil curbs

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74%
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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Blames BJP for Spike in Women’s Atrocities in Uttar Pradesh, Ghazipur Murder

Priyanka Gandhi’s charge on UP women’s crimes tests BJP’s law‑and‑order credibility

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73%
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internationalGeneralGS2

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar Reaffirms Support for Iran‑U.S. Talks – Emphasis on Regional Peace

Pakistan’s Deputy PM Ishaq Dar pledges facilitation of Iran‑US talks to safeguard regional peace

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72%
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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Bangladesh Police Issues Nationwide Alert Over Possible Militant Attack on Parliament

Bangladesh Police’s 2026 alert spotlights intelligence‑driven safeguards for parliamentary security

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72%
UPSC
societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

SHRC Orders Probe into Police Inaction on Quarry Mafia Attack on Activist Jijo Varghese

SHRC orders police probe into quarry‑mafia attack on activist, spotlighting human‑rights oversight

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70%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Chief Justice Surya Kant Calls for National Framework to Deploy Retired Judges in ADR and Legal‑Awareness Initiatives

CJI proposes a statutory framework to harness retired judges for ADR and legal‑awareness, boosting justice delivery.

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70%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Kerala Fireworks Blast at Mundathikode (Apr 21, 2026): 15 Dead, Safety Lapses Prompt Judicial Inquiry

Mundathikode fireworks blast exposes enforcement gaps in safety and disaster‑management frameworks

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64%
UPSC

GS Paper III

12 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

DRDO Unveils Indigenous Advanced Armoured Platforms with 30 mm Crewless Turret – Boost to India’s Defence Manufacturing

DRDO’s crewless‑turret armoured platforms boost India’s defence self‑reliance and Make‑in‑India.

Read full analysis
86%
UPSC
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China Capable of Simultaneously Building 50 Nuclear Reactors — Strategic Shift Amid US‑Iran Conflict

China’s 50‑reactor build‑out reshapes energy security amid global geopolitical strain

Read full analysis
84%
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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

DPIIT Issues Guidelines for ₹10,000 crore Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 – Aims to Mobilise Private Capital via SEBI‑Registered AIFs

FoF 2.0 leverages AIFs to pull private capital into India’s deep‑tech startup ecosystem.

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82%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram‑I Orbital Rocket Flagged Off by Telangana CM – India’s First Privately‑Developed Launch Vehicle

Private launch vehicle Vikram‑I flags India's shift to a commercial space era

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82%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Supreme Court Orders States to Draft ICU Standards Action Plan – 3‑Week Deadline

Supreme Court mandates ICU standards blueprint, stressing Centre‑State cooperation in health governance.

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80%
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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

IMD Issues Heatwave Guidelines – Precautions for Vulnerable Groups Amid Rising Temperatures (2026)

IMD’s heat‑wave advisory underscores governance‑health nexus amid rising temperatures

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80%
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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Finance Minister Sitharaman Launches Mission Jagrook, Calls for Stronger SEBI Cybersecurity & Awareness

Sitharaman pushes SEBI cybersecurity and launches Mission Jagrook to safeguard market confidence

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78%
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environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

BWSSB to Install Rain Water Harvesting in Bangalore Buildings, Replacing Penalties

BWSSB replaces penalties with mandatory rain‑water harvesting to boost Bangalore’s water security

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78%
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internationalPlaces in NewsGS3

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Rules Out Renewal of Waivers for Russian and Iranian Oil at Sea

US ends oil waivers, tightening sanctions on Russia and Iran – a shock to global energy markets

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76%
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internationalGlobal OrganizationsGS3

EU Ready to Partner with Persian Gulf Nations on Energy Projects — von der Leyen, 25 April 2026

EU‑Gulf energy tie‑up aims to shield Europe from geopolitical supply shocks.

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73%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Railway Ministry Announces Four‑Line Coastal Odisha Corridor – Boosting DFCs, Kavach 4.0 & Net‑Zero Drive

Four‑line Odisha corridor decongests Howrah–Chennai line, fuels freight efficiency and net‑zero rail goals.

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72%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

KSEB Calls for Reduced Electricity Use During Evening Peak as Summer Demand Stresses Kerala Grid

Kerala’s grid stress underscores the need for demand‑side management in the power sector

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