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UPSC Current Affairs3 May 2026

31 articles across 4 GS papers

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schemesGS1

Centre Expands RBSK to Include Mental Health and NCD Screening — RBSK 2.0 Guidelines Unveiled

RBSK 2.0 adds mental‑health and NCD screening, reshaping child health policy

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scienceGS2

Iran Vows to Safeguard Nuclear Stockpile Amid US Pressure and Religious Opposition – NPT Context

Iran’s nuclear stockpile pledge tests NPT safeguards amid US pressure and religious opposition

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economyGS3

UAE Exits OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, 2026 – Implications for Saudi Leadership and Global Oil Market

UAE’s OPEC exit challenges Saudi oil leadership, reshapes global energy security

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

schemesGS1

Centre Expands RBSK to Include Mental Health and NCD Screening — RBSK 2.0 Guidelines Unveiled

RBSK 2.0 adds mental‑health and NCD screening, reshaping child health policy

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schemesGS1

Union Health Ministry Launches National Framework for Childhood Diabetes Screening & Management

India mandates universal screening for childhood diabetes under new national framework.

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GS Paper II

20 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

scienceGS2

Iran Vows to Safeguard Nuclear Stockpile Amid US Pressure and Religious Opposition – NPT Context

Iran’s nuclear stockpile pledge tests NPT safeguards amid US pressure and religious opposition

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politicsGS2

GS Paper III

8 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

UAE Exits OPEC and OPEC+ on May 1, 2026 – Implications for Saudi Leadership and Global Oil Market

UAE’s OPEC exit challenges Saudi oil leadership, reshapes global energy security

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generalGS3

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

scienceGS4

Mission Drishti: India's First OptoSAR Satellite Launched by SpaceX – 190 kg Private EO‑SAR Platform

Private OptoSAR Satellite Launch Highlights India's Shift to Commercial Space and Policy Reform

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Kerala Turnout 79.7% after Service Voters' Postal Ballots; ECI Orders Voting in Falta, West Bengal

ECI’s repolling and service‑voter postal ballots boost Kerala turnout, underscoring electoral integrity

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internationalGS2

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Begins Caribbean Tour to Strengthen India‑CARICOM Ties – May 2026

Jaishankar’s Caribbean tour signals India’s ‘Act West’ push to deepen Global South ties.

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generalGS2

Congress Calls for Parliamentary Debate on Great Nicobar Project Over Ecology, Tribal Rights and Security Concerns

Congress pushes parliamentary scrutiny of Great Nicobar project over ecology, tribal rights and security

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court to Hear UIDAI Aadhaar Restriction Plea on May 4, 2026

SC to decide Aadhaar age‑limit, impacting privacy, security and welfare delivery

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generalGS2

Taiwan President Lai Ching‑te Defends Right to Diplomatic Engagement with Eswatini Amid China’s Opposition

Taiwan’s presidential visit to Eswatini tests the One‑China policy and soft‑power diplomacy.

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politicsGS2

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s Nepal Visit Clouded by Nepal’s Lipulekh Pass Claim over Kailash Manasarovar Yatra (May 2026)

Lipulekh Pass row tests India‑Nepal ties ahead of pilgrimage and broader border strategy

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internationalGS2

Trump Reviews Iran's 14‑Point Peace Proposal as Israeli Strikes Kill Three in Lebanon – May 2026 Developments

US skepticism on Iran’s 14‑point peace plan highlights mediation challenges amid Israel‑Lebanon flare‑up

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defenceGS2

Russian Drone Strike in Kherson Kills One, Injures Four as Ukraine Loses Over 300 Drones — Ongoing Drone Warfare

Drone warfare in Kherson underscores security risks and policy imperatives for India

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generalGS2

Supreme Court Clarifies Magistrate Powers, Evidence Rules, Bail Conditions, and Judicial Review in Recent 2026 Judgments

Supreme Court empowers magistrates to order FIRs without prior sanction – crucial for UPSC.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Allows Termination Beyond 24 Weeks for Minors – Implications of 2021 MTP Amendment

Supreme Court expands abortion rights for minors, challenging the 24‑week limit under the MTP Act

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internationalGS2

IRGC Warns US of ‘Impossible’ Military Option or ‘Bad Deal’ Amid West Asia Conflict Pause

IRGC’s ‘Impossible’ US Military Threat Highlights Strategic Dilemma in West Asia Conflict

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internationalGS2

Trump to Review Iran's 14‑Point Peace Proposal; Pakistan Mediates Amid Threat of Renewed Fighting

US reviews Iran’s 14‑point peace plan via Pakistan, highlighting Hormuz’s strategic stakes

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Quashes NSA Preventive Detention Order over Belated Representation

Supreme Court stresses prompt representation in NSA detention, reinforcing procedural safeguards

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internationalGS2

Trump Awaits Exact Wording of Iran Deal; Warns of Possible Strike Resumption if Tehran Misbehaves — Implications for Hormuz Shipping

Trump’s conditional Iran deal could reopen Hormuz, impacting India’s energy security and foreign policy.

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defenceGS2

Israel Approves Multi‑billion‑Dollar Deal for F‑35 and F‑15IA Fighter Jets from US — Implications for Defence Procurement

Israel’s multi‑billion‑dollar US fighter jet deal spotlights defence diplomacy and procurement reforms.

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societyGS2

CJI Surya Kant Calls for 24‑Week Relaxation in MTTP Act after 15‑Year‑Old Rape Victim Case

CJI urges amendment of MTTP Act to extend 24‑week limit for minor rape victims

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Clarifies Individual Liability in Bribe‑Related Criminal Conspiracy under Section 120B IPC

Supreme Court affirms individual bribery liability even if conspiracy charge fails

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internationalGS2

Germany's Defence Minister Confirms US Drawdown of 5,000 Troops – Implications for NATO Security

US pulls 5,000 troops from Germany, prompting NATO burden‑sharing debate

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defenceGS2

Israel Defense Forces Issue Evacuation Warning for Southern Lebanese Villages Amid Truce with Hezbollah (May 3 2026)

IDF orders 1 km evacuation in southern Lebanon, testing fragile Israel‑Hezbollah truce.

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UAE Exits OPEC on May 1, 2026 – Implications for Global Oil Market and Energy Policy

UAE’s OPEC exit reshapes global oil dynamics and tests energy‑security policies

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economyGS3

OPEC+ Boosts Production by 188,000 bpd as UAE Exits — Implications for Oil Market Stability

OPEC+ hikes output post‑UAE exit, signalling price stability—crucial for India’s import bill.

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economyGS3

RBI Holds Repo Rate Amid Supply‑Side Shock from Iran War – Stagflation Risks for India

RBI holds repo rate as Iran‑Israel war fuels stagflation risk for India

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generalGS3

MoHFW Launches RBSK 2.0 Guidelines – Expanded Child Health Screening up to 18 yrs

RBSK 2.0 expands free child health screening to 18 years, integrating NCDs, mental health and digital tracking.

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economyGS3

PM Modi’s Telangana Visit (May 10, 2026): Launch of ₹7,823 cr Projects Including ₹1,695 cr KM Textile Park

PM’s ₹7,823 cr Telangana projects underscore centre‑state industrial push and job creation

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schemesGS3

AICTE’s National Internship Portal Hits 4.7 Crore Registrations, 2.9 Crore Verified – UPSC Relevance

AICTE’s portal registers 4.7 crore students, bolstering digital skill‑development for India’s youth.

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healthGS3

MoHFW Issues First‑Ever National Guidance on Childhood Diabetes – Integrated Care & Free Treatment

MoHFW’s 2026 guidance makes free universal screening and treatment for childhood diabetes a reality.

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