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UPSC Current Affairs28 April 2026

37 articles across 3 GS papers

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international7
defence6
economy6
general3
environment3

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societyGS1

Supreme Court Limits Review of Sabarimala Verdict to Constitutional Issues, Citing Article 17 and Gender Equality

SC narrows Sabarimala review to Article 17, spotlighting gender‑equality jurisprudence

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defenceGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Calls for Unified Zero‑Tolerance Policy on Terrorism at SCO Meeting in Bishkek

India pushes a unified zero‑tolerance stance on terrorism at the 2026 SCO defence summit

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generalGS3

UAE Exits OPEC and OPEC+ Amid Iran War‑Induced Energy Shock – Implications for Global Oil Governance

UAE’s OPEC Exit Threatens Oil‑Market Cohesion Amid Iran‑Driven Energy Shock

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GS Paper I

3 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

Supreme Court Limits Review of Sabarimala Verdict to Constitutional Issues, Citing Article 17 and Gender Equality

SC narrows Sabarimala review to Article 17, spotlighting gender‑equality jurisprudence

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societyGS1

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Backyard Poultry Sickens 34 Across 13 States — Antibiotic‑Resistant Cases Reported

Backyard poultry linked to drug‑resistant salmonella urges stronger One Health surveillance in India

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educationGS1

Karnataka Introduces Digital Holistic Report Cards for LKG‑PU Students in Govt & Aided Schools

Karnataka’s digital holistic report cards boost transparency and student‑centred assessment.

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GS Paper II

22 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Calls for Unified Zero‑Tolerance Policy on Terrorism at SCO Meeting in Bishkek

India pushes a unified zero‑tolerance stance on terrorism at the 2026 SCO defence summit

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defenceGS2

GS Paper III

12 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

generalGS3

UAE Exits OPEC and OPEC+ Amid Iran War‑Induced Energy Shock – Implications for Global Oil Governance

UAE’s OPEC Exit Threatens Oil‑Market Cohesion Amid Iran‑Driven Energy Shock

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environmentGS3
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Trump Rejects Iran’s War‑Cease Proposal Over Nuclear Red‑Line – US Stance on Energy, Inflation Impact

US red line on Iran’s nuclear programme fuels energy‑inflation concerns for India

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economyGS2

NITI Aayog Unveils DPI@2047 Roadmap – Digital Public Infrastructure for Productivity‑Led Growth (2026)

DPI@2047 roadmap positions digital rails as engine for productivity‑led growth

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defenceGS2

Ukraine Shoots Down Record 33,000 Russian Drones in March; Strikes Russian Oil Facility with Home‑Made Long‑Range Drones

Record drone interceptions boost Ukraine’s air‑defence and highlight indigenous UAV impact

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internationalGS2

US Extends Indefinite Ceasefire with Iran, Keeps Strait of Hormuz Blockade – Strategic, Economic & UPSC Implications

Indefinite US‑Iran ceasefire & Hormuz blockade tests India’s energy security and strategic autonomy

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internationalGS2

IMO Secretary-General Calls for Upholding Freedom of Navigation in International Straits

Freedom of navigation in strategic straits affirmed – a non‑negotiable tenet for India’s maritime trade

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defenceGS2

Pakistan Mortars Hit Afghan University and Homes – 7 Killed, 85 Injured Amid China‑Mediated Talks

Cross‑border strike tests China‑mediated Afghanistan‑Pakistan peace talks.

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generalGS2

Supreme Court Orders Immediate Admission of RTE‑Allotted Students in Private Neighbourhood Schools

Supreme Court mandates immediate admission of RTE‑allotted students in private neighbourhood schools, reinforcing Article 21A

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internationalGS2

Nayara Refinery to Resume Mid‑May; No Immediate Petrol‑Diesel Price Hike Amid Iran‑U.S. Tensions

India shields fuel prices despite Middle‑East oil chokepoint crisis

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internationalGS2

China‑Pakistan Space Cooperation Deepens: Badr‑I Legacy and 2026 Astronaut Mission under Belt‑and‑Road ‘Space Silk Road’

China’s ‘space silk road’ deepens ties with Pakistan, signalling a new strategic frontier for India.

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defenceGS2

Hafiz Saeed's close aide and key LeT figure Sheikh Yousaf Afridi shot dead in Pakistan

Senior LeT commander’s killing in KPK raises stakes for Indo‑Pak security and counter‑terrorism.

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internationalGS2

India‑New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Signed – Tariff Cuts on 95% of NZ Imports

India‑NZ FTA cuts tariffs on 95% of NZ imports, boosting bilateral trade and strategic ties

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politicsGS2

BJP Leads Gujarat Municipal Corp Elections, Winning 9 of 15 Corporations – Implications for State Politics

BJP’s sweep in Gujarat’s municipal polls signals strong urban foothold, shaping centre‑state dynamics.

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generalGS2

Assembly election 2026 highlights: Tribunal clears 1,468 electors to vote in second phase of polls in West Bengal, says official

Tribunal‑cleared 1,468 voters boost West Bengal’s 2026 election roll integrity

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Directs Mandatory Mitigation Reports in Death‑Penalty Cases – Implications for Criminal Justice Reform

SC mandates mandatory mitigation reports to ensure fair death‑penalty sentencing.

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internationalGS2

White House Reviews Iran's Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Blockade

Hormuz blockade sparks US‑Iran diplomatic push, threatening global oil stability

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internationalGS2

Iran Claims US No Longer Can Dictate Actions as Talks on Unblocking Strait of Hormuz Progress

Iran’s claim to autonomy and Hormuz talks test US influence, impacting global energy security

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Seeks MHA's Response On Power To Issue Look-Out Circulars Against Accused

Supreme Court questions MHA’s power to issue Look‑Out Circulars, stays CBI LOC

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societyGS2

WhatsApp Bans 9,400 Accounts in Crackdown on Digital Arrest Scams – Govt Pushes SIM‑Binding and Biometric Verification

SIM‑binding and AI measures target surge in digital arrest scams, reshaping cyber‑law enforcement

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defenceGS2

Supreme Court Calls May 6 Meeting on State Funding for CCTV Installation in Police Stations

Supreme Court orders joint Centre‑State review of CCTV fund utilisation in police stations

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politicsGS2

AAP’s Seven Rajya Sabha MPs Merge with BJP, Boosting BJP to 113 Seats in Upper House

BJP secures Upper House majority as seven AAP MPs merge, testing anti‑defection law

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societyGS2

Gun Attack at White House Correspondents' Dinner Targets Donald Trump — Implications for US Gun Policy

Gun breach at WHCA dinner revives US Second‑Amendment vs. safety debate

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Supreme Court Upholds Deer Translocation from Delhi’s A.N. Jha Park to Rajasthan Tiger Reserves

Supreme Court mandates science‑based, legally‑backed deer translocation, shaping India's wildlife policy.

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environmentGS3

CTIL‑DNLU Symposium on Carbon Governance: Balancing Trade Competitiveness with Climate Justice (April 2026)

India must align carbon pricing with WTO rules to safeguard trade competitiveness and climate justice.

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societyGS3

NFHS-6 Survey of 6.79 lakh Households to be Released – Key Data for Health & Demography

NFHS‑6 data release in 2026 will reshape India’s health policy and demography analysis.

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economyGS3

PM Narendra Modi Flags Off Two Amrit Bharat Express Trains Linking Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi & Ayodhya to Maharashtra’s Pune & Mumbai (2026)

Premium Amrit Bharat Express links UP’s spiritual hubs with Maharashtra’s industrial metros, boosting tourism and growth

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environmentGS3

Durability of ABS Plastic Toys vs Sustainable Alternatives: Consumer Insights on Longevity and Eco‑Friendliness

Durable ABS toys spotlight the need for policies linking longevity with sustainability.

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societyGS3

Ministry of Labour & Employment Issues Nationwide Advisory to Safeguard Outdoor Workers Amid 2026 Heatwave

Heat‑wave advisory links labour welfare with climate resilience, testing inter‑ministerial coordination.

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economyGS3

Trump Administration Seeks New Durable Tariffs as Temporary Import Taxes Near Expiry

Supreme Court nullifies Trump tariffs, forcing the U.S. to seek permanent tariff solutions before revenue dries up.

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scienceGS3

Nano Urea Rollout in India: Policy Push vs. Long‑Term Health & Environmental Risks

Nano‑Urea push tests India's regulatory rigour and sustainable agriculture agenda.

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economyGS3

Piyush Goyal Leads Export Promotion Council Meeting to Leverage FTAs for USD 2 Trillion Export Goal by 2030

Leveraging FTAs to Hit $2 Trillion Export Target: Goyal’s Push for EPC‑Driven Reforms

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economyGS3

Air India, IndiGo, SpiceJet Seek ATF Price Revision as Airline Industry Faces Near‑Shutdown

Airlines push for ATF price cut to avert near‑shutdown of services

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Trump Mulls Iranian Proposal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz; Oil Rises, Markets Waver

Trump’s Hormuz overture could curb oil spikes, testing India’s energy security

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UPSC Current Affairs 28 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra