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UPSC Current Affairs 29 April 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs29 April 2026

35 articles across 2 GS papers

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international6
environment5
society4
general2

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environmentGS3

Study Warns 36% of Land Animal Habitats to Face Multiple Extreme Weather Events by 2085

Multiple extreme weather events threaten over a third of land animal habitats by 2085 – a red flag for biodiversity policy.

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economyGS3

UAE’s Exit from OPEC+ Effective May 1 2026 – Implications for Crude Oil Prices amid Iran‑Israel‑US War

UAE’s OPEC+ exit tightens oil supply, raising price risks for India’s economy.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rejects NCLAT View: RP Admission Not Acknowledgment, CIRP Barred by Limitation

Supreme Court bars CIRP filing by ruling RP claim admission does not reset limitation period

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GS Paper II

16 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rejects NCLAT View: RP Admission Not Acknowledgment, CIRP Barred by Limitation

Supreme Court bars CIRP filing by ruling RP claim admission does not reset limitation period

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generalGS2

Supreme Court Clarifies Magistrate’s Power to Direct FIR Registration – No Prior Sanction Needed

Supreme Court empowers magistrates to order FIRs without prior sanction, tightening criminal‑procedure safeguards.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Limits Review to Constitutional Questions in Sabarimala Case; Justice Nagarathna Cites Article 17

SC limits Sabarimala review to constitutional questions, spotlighting Article 17

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defenceGS2

Congress slams Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s ‘clean chit’ to Pakistan at SCO meeting — Political Fallout

Congress challenges Rajnath Singh’s ‘clean chit’ to Pakistan, sparking debate on India’s strategic autonomy at the SCO.

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internationalGS2

US‑Iran Standoff in Strait of Hormuz: Blockades, Ceasefire and Diplomatic Efforts via Pakistan

US‑Iran naval standoff threatens global oil flow; Pakistan’s mediation crucial for de‑escalation

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societyGS2

CBSE to Implement Three‑Language Formula from Class VI in 2026‑27 Academic Year — Implementation Concerns

CBSE’s 2026‑27 three‑language rollout tests federal coordination and NEP 2020’s multilingual vision.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rules Existing Criminal Law Covers Hate Speech – No Legislative Vacuum

Supreme Court says existing IPC laws already curb hate speech, stressing legislative, not judicial, action.

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generalGS2

Supreme Court Grants Bail to Vaibhav Singh, Citing Violation of Article 21 Right to Speedy Trial

Supreme Court’s bail order reinforces Article 21’s speedy‑trial guarantee, urging criminal‑justice reforms.

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politicsGS2

SC PIL Challenges Appointment of IPS Officer Ajay Pal Sharma as West Bengal Election Observer

Supreme Court PIL questions the neutrality of a police officer appointed as West Bengal election observer

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court: No Prior Sanction Needed for Magistrate to Probe Hate Speech — Secularism at Stake

Supreme Court empowers magistrates to act on hate speech without prior sanction, bolstering secularism

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internationalGS2

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on 35 Iran‑linked Entities Over Shadow Banking and Terrorism Funding (April 28, 2026)

US secondary sanctions target Iran’s shadow banking, reshaping global oil security and India’s energy strategy.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Criticises Assam Police’s Flawed Investigation – Highlights Need for Proper FIR Procedure

Supreme Court bans wrongful convictions, flags delayed FIR as a systemic police flaw

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internationalGS2

Annalena Baerbock Warns Against ‘Fee‑Based’ Peace, Calls for UN Action on Gaza Board of Peace – UNGA President, 28 Apr 2026

UNGA President warns fee‑based peace, urges UN action on Gaza Board of Peace

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internationalGS2

UK’s Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley Calls for Simplified Regulations Ahead of India‑UK Free Trade Agreement

Simplified regulations key to unlocking India‑UK FTA benefits, says UK’s Lord Mayor.

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internationalGS2

India‑Sri Lanka Maritime Cooperation Deepens with IN‑SLN DIVEX 2026 – Joint Deep‑Sea Diving Exercise

India‑Sri Lanka deep‑sea dive exercise bolsters maritime security under MAHASAGAR

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politicsGS2

ECI’s Special Intensive Revision Inflates Voter Turnout in Tamil Nadu & West Bengal – Implications for Democratic Mandate

Roll‑cleaning inflates 2026 turnout, challenging the true democratic mandate in TN & WB

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GS Paper III

19 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

environmentGS3

Study Warns 36% of Land Animal Habitats to Face Multiple Extreme Weather Events by 2085

Multiple extreme weather events threaten over a third of land animal habitats by 2085 – a red flag for biodiversity policy.

Read full analysis
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economyGS3
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UAE’s Exit from OPEC+ Effective May 1 2026 – Implications for Crude Oil Prices amid Iran‑Israel‑US War

UAE’s OPEC+ exit tightens oil supply, raising price risks for India’s economy.

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environmentGS3

Tropical Forest Loss Slows in 2025 but Still Equals 11 Football Fields per Minute — WRI Report

Deforestation slowdown 2025 still threatens climate – policy focus for UPSC

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societyGS3

NSO Survey Shows Health‑Seeking Behaviour Improves; Insurance Coverage Triples in Rural & Urban India (2025‑2026)

NSO survey shows tripling of insurance coverage and surge in health‑seeking behavior

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economyGS3

Supreme Court Takes Suo Motu Cognizance of NCLT Delays in Resolution Plan Approvals

Supreme Court’s suo motu intervention flags NCLT’s chronic delays, urging judicial capacity boost

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environmentGS3

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on India's Climate Leadership & 500 GW Renewable Goal

India’s 500 GW renewable push bolsters climate leadership and trade leverage

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economyGS3

Russia Vows to Remain in OPEC+ as UAE Exits – Implications for Global Oil Market and Energy Security

Russia stays in OPEC+ as UAE quits, reshaping global oil security and India’s energy outlook.

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defenceGS3

DRDO & Indian Navy Conduct Maiden Salvo Launch of NASM‑SR Missile – Boosting Indigenous Anti‑Ship Capability

Indigenous NASM‑SR missile’s salvo test bolsters India’s anti‑ship self‑reliance

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societyGS3

NSO 80th Round Survey Shows Major Gains in Healthcare Access and Financial Protection (2025‑2026)

NSO data shows India’s health‑spending reforms are slashing out‑of‑pocket costs and expanding coverage.

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economyGS3

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Reviews Export Promotion Mission to Hit $2 Trillion Export Target by 2030‑31

EPM drives India’s $2 trillion export ambition, spotlighting MSMEs and global branding.

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environmentGS3

Rahul Gandhi Calls Great Nicobar Project a Massive Scam, Threatening Rainforest & Tribal Heritage

Great Nicobar project sparks UPSC‑relevant debate on forest, tribal rights and strategic development.

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economyGS3

Supreme Court Declares Corporate Guarantees as ‘Financial Debt’ under IBC – Implications for Insolvency Proceedings

SC expands ‘financial debt’ to corporate guarantees, reshaping IBC creditor rights

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economyGS3

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates 594‑km Ganga Expressway Linking Meerut‑Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh

Ganga Expressway inauguration underscores mega‑road push for Uttar Pradesh’s economic integration

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economyGS3

CPI(M) Challenges State Govt’s Claim of Reduced Power Tariffs – Calls for Open Debate on Electricity Charges

Opposition challenges Andhra Pradesh’s claimed electricity tariff cut, urging transparent pricing

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scienceGS3

China‑Pakistan Space Cooperation: From Badr‑I Launch (1990) to 2026 Astronaut Mission

China’s Space Silk Road deepens via Pakistan’s 2026 Tiangong astronaut mission, challenging India

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schemesGS3

DFS Secretary M. Nagaraju Reviews FY 2026‑27 Financial Inclusion Progress with PSBs & Private Banks

DFS review pushes banks to deepen financial inclusion through branch expansion and digital outreach.

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economyGS3

Fed Chair Jerome Powell to Remain as Governor Beyond May 15, 2026

Powell’s post‑chair tenure underscores US central bank independence—crucial for UPSC.

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internationalGS3

EU & European Parliament Stumble on AI Act Revisions — Talks to Resume in May 2026

EU AI Act talks stall, underscoring the clash between regulation and competitiveness.

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environmentGS3

Four Critically Endangered Mountain Bongos Transferred from Czech Zoo to Kenya – Conservation Milestone

Mountain bongo repatriation highlights transboundary conservation and policy coordination under CBD

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