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UPSC Current Affairs26 April 2026

25 articles across 3 GS papers

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politics9
society5
economy3
international2
environment2
science2

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politicsGS2

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs Join BJP — Implications of Anti‑Defection Law

Mass AAP defections test anti‑defection law’s two‑thirds merger clause

85%
UPSC
2
internationalGS2

Iran Sets Toll‑Based Transit in Strait of Hormuz After US VLCC Seizure – Oil Flow Impact

Iran’s $1 million toll in Hormuz tests navigation freedom and threatens India’s oil security

82%
UPSC
3
environmentGS3

MoEFCC & NBA Launch $4.88 M Project to Embed Biodiversity in Gram Panchayat Plans of Tamil Nadu & Meghalaya (2025‑2030)

Grassroots biodiversity plans in Tamil Nadu & Meghalaya link local governance to national climate commitments

82%
UPSC

GS Paper I

3 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

Rising MDR & XDR Typhoid in India: Lancet 2023 Study Highlights AMR Challenge

Rising MDR/XDR typhoid strains threaten India's health security and budget.

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78%
UPSC
environmentGS1

1957 Plastic Packaging Innovation Boosts Hosiery Sales by 65% — Early Lesson in Consumer Visibility

Transparent plastic packaging spurred a 65% sales surge in 1957, underscoring consumer‑visibility’s policy relevance.

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74%
UPSC
societyGS1

Kerala’s Snakebite Crisis: Gaps in ASV Use, SARPA Programme & Need for Rapid Diagnostics

Kerala’s snakebite surge exposes gaps in ASV use, diagnostics and state health policy.

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68%
UPSC

GS Paper II

16 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsGS2

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs Join BJP — Implications of Anti‑Defection Law

Mass AAP defections test anti‑defection law’s two‑thirds merger clause

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85%
UPSC
internationalGS2

GS Paper III

6 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

environmentGS3

MoEFCC & NBA Launch $4.88 M Project to Embed Biodiversity in Gram Panchayat Plans of Tamil Nadu & Meghalaya (2025‑2030)

Grassroots biodiversity plans in Tamil Nadu & Meghalaya link local governance to national climate commitments

Read full analysis
82%
UPSC
science
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Iran Sets Toll‑Based Transit in Strait of Hormuz After US VLCC Seizure – Oil Flow Impact

Iran’s $1 million toll in Hormuz tests navigation freedom and threatens India’s oil security

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82%
UPSC
politicsGS2

EC Examines Opposition Complaint on PM Modi’s Address – Implications of the Model Code of Conduct (MCC)

EC probes PM Modi's speech for MCC breach, underscoring election‑code vigilance for UPSC.

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81%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Bars High Court from Re‑Assessing Subordinate Court’s Merits under Article 227

Supreme Court limits Article 227: High Courts cannot re‑examine lower courts’ facts

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80%
UPSC
societyGS2

Supreme Court Rules Highway Safety a Fundamental Right under Article 21 – Road Accident Implications

Supreme Court makes highway safety a fundamental right under Article 21, reshaping road policy.

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79%
UPSC
politicsGS2

AAP Leader Sanjay Singh Seeks Disqualification of Seven Rajya Sabha Defectors to BJP

AAP seeks Rajya Sabha disqualification of seven defectors, testing anti‑defection law

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78%
UPSC
politicsGS2

PM Modi rallies in West Bengal, claims TMC defeat; EC probes intimidation video in Diamond Harbour

EC probes intimidation as Modi’s West Bengal rally vows TMC defeat and women’s reservation

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75%
UPSC
societyGS2

Social Justice Ministry Holds ‘Chintan Shivir’ on DNT Inclusion in Census 2027

DNT inclusion in Census 2027: A pivotal test of affirmative‑action policy and data‑driven governance.

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74%
UPSC
defenceGS2

Russian Strikes Kill Three, Wound Four in Ukraine – Part of Ongoing Drone Campaign Since 2022 Invasion

Russian drone strikes kill civilians, underscoring UPSC‑relevant challenges of asymmetric warfare and energy security.

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74%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Lok Sabha Seat Allocation, OCI Eligibility, Legislative Bills, Presidential Consultation & Uniform Civil Code – Core UPSC Takeaways

Why UPSC Must Master Seat Freeze, OCI Rules, Bill Process & UCC Updates

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74%
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defenceGS2

NIA arrests prime suspect Ahidul Islam Molla in West Bengal bomb blast case

NIA’s arrest in West Bengal bomb blast spotlights centre‑state security coordination.

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72%
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politicsGS2

Congress alleges BJP‑led NDA’s Women’s Reservation Bill protects seats for men, not women

BJP’s delimitation tie‑up may stall 33% women’s reservation in Lok Sabha

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72%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Supreme Court Clarifies Limits on Anticipatory Bail: No Power to Order Surrender Pre‑Trial

Supreme Court bars anticipatory bail courts from ordering pre‑trial surrender, reinforcing judicial limits

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70%
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societyGS2

Parliamentary Committee Flags Lack of Law Ministry Vetting for NMC Regulations

Law Ministry’s exclusion from NMC rule‑making threatens health governance integrity

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70%
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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rules Courts Cannot Direct Accused to Surrender After Rejecting Anticipatory Bail

Supreme Court bars lower courts from ordering surrender after denying anticipatory bail

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70%
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internationalGS2

Pakistan PM <strong>Shehbaz Sharif</strong> Meets Iran’s <strong>Masoud Pezeshkian</strong>; US Intercepts Iran‑linked Vessel in Arabian Sea

Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach to Iran and US sanctions on a shadow fleet reshape regional security dynamics.

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70%
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GS3

PM Modi Hails Criticality of Kalpakkam Fast Breeder Reactor — Milestone for India's Nuclear Energy

Kalpakkam fast breeder reactor reaches criticality, boosting India's nuclear self‑sufficiency.

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80%
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scienceGS3

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Calls for India to Lead in Critical Technologies – Semiconductors, AI, Robotics, Quantum

India pushes for technology sovereignty in semiconductors, AI, robotics and quantum to meet Viksit Bharat 2047 goals.

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78%
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economyGS3

India‑New Zealand FTA Signed – Boost for Agra Leather, Pharma, AYUSH and MSME Sectors

India‑New Zealand FTA removes leather‑footwear duties, unlocking growth for Agra MSMEs and AYUSH.

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74%
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economyGS3

PM Narendra Modi’s Uttar Pradesh Visit (Apr 28‑29 2026): Mahila Sammelan, Ganga Expressway Inauguration & Kashi Vishwanath Temple Visit

PM Modi’s UP tour links women’s empowerment, mega‑infrastructure and cultural diplomacy.

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72%
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economyGS3

Indian Railways Orders Comprehensive Audit of Signalling Systems to Boost Safety and Reliability

Railway Board mandates network‑wide signalling audit to boost safety and reliability

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72%
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