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UPSC Current Affairs 6 May 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs6 May 2026

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Limits Sabarimala Verdict Review to Constitutional Issues – Day 2 Hearing

Supreme Court narrows Sabarimala review to constitutional interpretation, reinforcing gender‑equality jurisprudence.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Rejects Union Govt's Adjournment Request in Election Commissioners Act Case

SC’s refusal to adjourn EC Act case underscores judicial guard on Election Commission’s independence

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societyGS1

Supreme Court Rules Caste‑Based Exclusion Not Religious – Parsi Woman’s Temple Entry Case

SC says caste‑based exclusion isn’t religious, strengthening Article 25’s anti‑discrimination scope.

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GS Paper I

3 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

Supreme Court Rules Caste‑Based Exclusion Not Religious – Parsi Woman’s Temple Entry Case

SC says caste‑based exclusion isn’t religious, strengthening Article 25’s anti‑discrimination scope.

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internationalGS1

North Korea Revises Constitution to Define Territory, Codify ‘Two Hostile States’ Doctrine

Constitutional amendment cements DPRK’s two‑state stance, reshaping security and polity.

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scienceGS1

Andes Hantavirus Detected in South African Passengers from Cruise Ship Outbreak — Health Implications

Andes hantavirus on cruise ship tests India's pandemic preparedness and international health coordination

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GS Paper II

28 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

societyGS2

Supreme Court Limits Sabarimala Verdict Review to Constitutional Issues – Day 2 Hearing

Supreme Court narrows Sabarimala review to constitutional interpretation, reinforcing gender‑equality jurisprudence.

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politicsGS2

GS Paper III

9 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyGS3

New Labour Codes and Viksit Bharat Bill Replace MGNREGA – Implications for Rural Informal Workers

Labour Code overhaul and Viksit Bharat Bill reshape rural employment guarantees, testing India’s social safety net.

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economyGS3

GS Paper IV

2 articles

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

healthGS4

Swast Bharat Portal Launched by Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda — Unified Digital Health Platform for India

Swasth Bharat Portal unifies India's health data, boosting digital governance and policy efficiency.

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Supreme Court Rejects Union Govt's Adjournment Request in Election Commissioners Act Case

SC’s refusal to adjourn EC Act case underscores judicial guard on Election Commission’s independence

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politicsGS2

Mamata Banerjee Rejects Resignation After West Bengal Loss; Governor’s Role under Article 164(1)

Governor’s Article 164(1) powers under scrutiny after CM Banerjee refuses to resign

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Supreme Court Upholds Article 226 Writ Against HEWO Society – Clarifies Fiduciary Duty of Government Officers

Supreme Court expands writ jurisdiction to quasi‑governmental societies, reinforcing officers' fiduciary duty

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Trump Pauses ‘Project Freedom’ in Strait of Hormuz to Pursue Iran Deal – Implications for US‑Iran Conflict

US pauses Hormuz escort mission, signaling a diplomatic shift in the 2026 Iran conflict

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politicsGS2

Panchayat Advancement Index 2.0: Performance Snapshot of 2.59 lakh Gram Panchayats

PAI 2.0 exposes uneven grassroots SDG implementation, testing Article 243G’s devolution promise.

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Supreme Court Clarifies CJI’s Role in CEC Appointments Pending Parliament’s 2023 Act

Supreme Court says CJI’s role in CEC appointments is a stop‑gap until Parliament legislates

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internationalGS2

Thai FM Sihasak Plans Myanmar Invite to ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting – Push for Re‑engagement

Thailand pushes ASEAN to re‑engage Myanmar’s junta, testing the bloc’s non‑intervention doctrine

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Russia Launches Dozens of Drones Over Ukraine, Ignoring Kyiv’s Unilateral Ceasefire – May 2026

Drone strikes breach Kyiv’s ceasefire, highlighting limits of diplomatic pauses in Russia‑Ukraine war

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Supreme Court Hearings Challenge Election Commissioners Act, 2023 Over Executive Dominance

Supreme Court challenges 2023 Act that lets the Prime Minister dominate Election Commission appointments

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Union Cabinet Moves to Criminalise Insult to Vande Mataram – Amendment to 1971 Act

Cabinet’s 2026 amendment criminalises insult to Vande Mataram, testing free‑speech limits.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Meets Vietnam Deputy PM Phan Van Giang to Deepen India‑Vietnam Defence Cooperation

India‑Vietnam defence pact deepens Indo‑Pacific security and counters China’s maritime assertiveness

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Trump Rejects Iran’s Off‑Ramp, US Blockade Persists; UAE Exits OPEC – Geopolitical & Energy Implications

US blockade persists, Iran’s offer rejected; UAE quits OPEC, reshaping energy geopolitics

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India‑Vietnam Defence Ties Deepen: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Meets Defence Minister Phan Van Giang

India‑Vietnam defence dialogue bolsters Indo‑Pacific strategy under MAHASAGAR

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Donald Trump Threatens Iran with Escalated Bombing if Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed – 2026

Trump’s bomb threat over Hormuz underscores US influence on energy security and geopolitics

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societyGS2

Supreme Court directs Union & States to apply ‘Upward Movement’ for PwBDs

Supreme Court mandates upward‑movement for PwBDs, ensuring merit‑based UR seats

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societyGS2

CBI Arrests Suspect in Lucknow Over ‘Cyber Slavery’ Trafficking Network to Myanmar and Cambodia

CBI’s Lucknow arrest spotlights gaps in policing cyber‑slavery and transnational fraud.

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internationalGS2

China‑Iran Foreign Ministers Meet in Beijing Amid US‑Iran Tensions Over Strait of Hormuz

China offers mediation in US‑Iran Strait of Hormuz crisis, highlighting its rising diplomatic clout.

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generalGS2

Iran Rejects US Offer, Demands Fair Deal as Trump Claims ‘Great Progress’ in West Asia War

Iran’s demand for a fair deal heightens US‑Iran tensions, threatening global oil security.

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economyGS2

ED Declares 21 Fugitive Economic Offenders Including Nirav Modi, Vijay Mallya — Asset Recovery of Rs 2,178 crore

ED’s aggressive FEO declarations boost asset recovery, signaling stronger economic crime deterrence.

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politicsGS2

Odisha CEO Schedules May 11 Meeting with BJD over Alleged Illegal Second Ballot to BJP MLAs

BJD challenges alleged second ballot in Rajya Sabha vote, prompting CEO‑ECI meeting

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defenceGS2

Project 17A Frigates Delayed: Indigenous Content, CAG Findings, and Strategic Implications for Indian Navy

CAG audit exposes indigenous‑content gaps, delaying Project 17A frigates and affecting naval strategy

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Himanta Biswa Sarma Sworn in as Assam CM: BJP’s Consolidation, Welfare Schemes and Delimitation Impact

BJP’s 2026 Assam win showcases welfare‑driven consolidation and delimitation’s communal impact.

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Cancels Default Bail in UAPA Haldwani Riots Case — Implications for Criminal Justice

Supreme Court revokes default bail in UAPA riot case, emphasizing speedy investigation

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Deliberates on Article 25 vs 26 in Sabarimala & Zoroastrian Women Case

Supreme Court weighs Article 25 over 26 to curb gender bias in religious practices

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politicsGS2

UDF Returns to Power in Kerala After 10 Years – Implications for State Politics and BJP Growth

UDF’s 2026 Kerala win spotlights anti‑incumbency and coalition politics for Polity aspirants

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societyGS2

India’s People‑Centric Migration Governance Highlighted at UN’s IMRF – Key Policies and Digital Initiatives

India’s digital, people‑centric migration policy showcased at UN IMRF underscores migrant rights and economic growth.

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President Ramchandra Paudel Promulgates Constitutional Council Ordinance, Enabling Appointment of Key Constitutional Posts in Nepal

Ordinance revives Nepal’s Constitutional Council, clearing backlog of top constitutional appointments.

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Industrial Heat Pumps: Decarbonising MSME Process Heat in India – A UPSC Perspective

Industrial heat pumps to slash MSME process‑heat emissions, boosting energy security and health

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defenceGS3

Rajnath Singh to Inaugurate 2nd Joint Commanders’ Conference in Jaipur – AI, Cyber & Space Focus

India pushes self‑reliant defence in AI, cyber & space at 2nd Joint Commanders’ Conference

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environmentGS3

Supreme Court Empowers District Collectors to Enforce Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026

Supreme Court makes District Collectors the nodal enforcers of solid‑waste rules

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scienceGS3

Google Quantum AI Detects Correlated Phase Error Bursts in Qubits — Risks to Quantum Computing

Radiation‑induced correlated errors threaten scaling of quantum computers – policy focus for India’s quantum roadmap

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DRDO Inaugurates CBRN Field Training & Demonstration Centre in Delhi – Strengthening Defence & Disaster Preparedness

DRDO launches Delhi CBRN Centre to boost defence and disaster response capabilities.

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economyGS3

Supreme Court Expands ‘Member’ Definition for Oppression Remedies under Companies Act, 1956

Supreme Court widens ‘member’ definition, bolstering minority shareholders’ oppression remedies

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environmentGS3

India’s Solar Power Hits Record 256 GW Peak Demand but Storage Lag Hinders Utilisation – 2026

Solar surge clashes with storage shortfall, threatening India's peak‑demand reliability

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India’s Exports Hit Record $863.11 bn in FY 2025‑26 – Services Surge 8.71%

Services‑led export boom reshapes India’s trade profile and balance‑of‑payments outlook.

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NHA to Host AB PM‑JAY Auto‑Adjudication Hackathon Finale at IISc Bengaluru – AI Push in Health Claims Management

AI‑driven auto‑adjudication to overhaul claim processing in Ayushman Bharat, boosting transparency and efficiency.

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