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UPSC Current Affairs7 May 2026

41 articles across 3 GS papers

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society13
politics6
international6
defence6
environment4
schemes2

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Limits Sabarimala Review to Constitutional Questions; Justice Nagarathna Rejects Untouchability Argument

SC narrows Sabarimala review to Articles 14, 25, 17, shaping gender‑equality jurisprudence

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Bars Regularisation of Contractual Teachers in Jharkhand – Impact on Article 309

Supreme Court upholds Article 309, blocking automatic regularisation of Jharkhand’s contract teachers

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societyGS1

NITI Aayog Highlights Gaps in India’s Senior Care: Need for Workforce, Digital & LTC Reforms

Aging India demands geriatric workforce, digital health and LTC reforms, says NITI Aayog

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GS Paper I

4 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

NITI Aayog Highlights Gaps in India’s Senior Care: Need for Workforce, Digital & LTC Reforms

Aging India demands geriatric workforce, digital health and LTC reforms, says NITI Aayog

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societyGS1

MoHFW Launches JANANI Digital Platform to Strengthen Maternal & Child Health Services

JANANI digital platform aims to cut maternal‑child mortality through real‑time, interoperable health records.

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Jyotirao Phule’s 200th Birth Anniversary: Caste‑Abolition, Women’s Education & Satyashodhak Samaj Legacy

Phule’s 200th birth anniversary underscores his blueprint for caste‑free, gender‑inclusive education.

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societyGS1

Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) Established under MeitY – Key Provisions of 2026 Rules

OGAI’s 2026 rules tighten digital gaming regulation, linking policy, finance and consumer protection.

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GS Paper II

28 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsGS2

Supreme Court Limits Sabarimala Review to Constitutional Questions; Justice Nagarathna Rejects Untouchability Argument

SC narrows Sabarimala review to Articles 14, 25, 17, shaping gender‑equality jurisprudence

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society

GS Paper III

9 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

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High Commissioner Chris Cooter Visits CSIR‑IMMT to Deepen Indo‑Canada Cooperation in Critical Minerals

Indo‑Canada pact at CSIR‑IMMT bolsters India's critical‑mineral security for clean‑energy and defence.

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Supreme Court Bars Regularisation of Contractual Teachers in Jharkhand – Impact on Article 309

Supreme Court upholds Article 309, blocking automatic regularisation of Jharkhand’s contract teachers

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NITI Aayog Releases Report on School Education System – Decade‑Long Analysis & Policy Roadmap (May 2026)

NITI Aayog's Decadal School Education Report charts roadmap for quality, equity and digital transformation

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Supreme Court Begins Hearing Challenge to Chief Election Commissioner (Appointment) Act, 2023

Supreme Court probes the independence of the Election Commission in 2023 appointment Act

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Environment Ministry Grants Clearance to 235‑km Varanasi‑Kolkata Expressway, Forest & Wildlife Concerns

Expressway clearance spotlights clash between infrastructure growth and forest‑wildlife safeguards.

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Supreme Court Constitution Bench Deliberates on Religious Practices – Implications for Article 25 & 26

Supreme Court’s Constitution Bench to redefine ‘matter of religion’ under Articles 25‑26

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Supreme Court Scrutinises Election Commission Appointment Act – Implications for Independence

Supreme Court probes 2024 EC appointment law, raising questions on Election Commission’s independence

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Operation Sindoor: IAF’s 88‑Second Footage Highlights Counter‑Terror Strike after Pahalgam Attack

Operation Sindoor underscores India’s joint‑service strike capability and strategic signalling against terrorism

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environmentGS2

TDB‑DST backs NTF Energy to commercialise Type‑IV CNG Cylinders – Aatmanirbhar Clean Mobility

TDB‑DST partnership drives indigenous Type‑IV CNG cylinders, boosting Aatmanirbhar clean mobility

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Former Rajasthan PHED Minister Mahesh Joshi Arrested in ₹960‑crore Jal Jeevan Mission Scam

Corruption in JJM: Ex‑Minister Joshi’s ₹960‑crore scam spotlights accountability gaps in welfare schemes.

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Supreme Court Deliberates on Excommunication Power of Dawoodi Bohra Head Amid Sabarimala Reference

SC probes limits of religious excommunication vs constitutional freedoms amid Sabarimala saga

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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s India Visit (May 24‑26, 2026): Quad Talks, Trade Pact Review & $20.5 bn Investment Surge

Rubio’s India visit ties Quad security to a stalled trade pact and record US investment surge.

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Trump Hints at Deal to End Iran‑South Korea Ship Attack in Strait of Hormuz – Diplomatic Moves and Regional Tensions

US‑Iran diplomatic push and multilateral naval action aim to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz

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generalGS2

Russia shoots down 347 Ukrainian drones ahead of Victory Day – Security, Ceasefire & Digital Restrictions

Drone onslaught and digital blackout test Russia’s security and governance ahead of Victory Day

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Operation Sindoor Marks 1‑Year Anniversary: India’s Multi‑Domain Strike on Terror Sanctuaries in Pakistan

Operation Sindoor’s multi‑domain strike redefines India’s deterrence against Pakistan‑based terror sanctuaries.

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Supreme Court Rules Revenue Entries Not Conclusive Proof of Land Ownership — Implications for Title Disputes

SC clarifies revenue records are evidence, not proof of land ownership – impacts title disputes

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China Sentences Two Defence Ministers to Death with Two‑Year Reprieve — Xi’s Anti‑Corruption Impact

Xi’s anti‑corruption drive lands two former defence chiefs with death‑sentence reprieves, tightening civilian grip on China’s military

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150+ Children Hospitalised after Mid‑Day Meal in Bihar’s Saharsa District – Health & Policy Concerns

Mid‑Day Meal contamination in Bihar exposes gaps in welfare implementation and district health response.

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Supreme Court CJI Surya Kant Critiques 1962 Excommunication Verdict in Sabarimala Hearing

CJI Surya Kant urges ‘reading down’ of excommunication law, spotlighting Article 25‑26 clash.

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Dutch Frigate HNLMS De Ruyter Visits Kochi – Boosting India‑Netherlands Maritime Cooperation

Dutch frigate’s Kochi visit deepens India‑Netherlands maritime ties, bolstering Indo‑Pacific security

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Israel kills Hezbollah Radwan commander in Beirut strike, testing Lebanon ceasefire

Israeli strike on Beirut kills Hezbollah Radwan chief, jeopardising the 2026 ceasefire

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Supreme Court Orders MoEFCC to Empower District Collectors for One-Year Implementation of SWM Rules, 2026

Supreme Court empowers district collectors to enforce 2026 SWM Rules, tightening centre‑state environmental governance.

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Supreme Court Reviews FGM in Dawoodi Bohra Community – Sabarimala Reference & Articles 25, 26

SC probes FGM in Dawoodi Bohra, testing religious freedom vs health under Articles 25‑26

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China‑US Relations Remain Stable Ahead of Trump’s May 14‑15 Visit – Key Diplomatic Exchanges

High‑level talks aim to stabilise US‑China ties and safeguard global energy routes ahead of Trump’s visit

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Supreme Court orders NLU Delhi to assess Union’s compliance with RPwD Act, 2016

Supreme Court taps NLU Delhi to audit Union’s compliance with the RPwD Act, highlighting judicial oversight of disability rights.

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Supreme Court Bars Punishment Without Fresh Show‑Cause Notice in Dr. Narain Case

Supreme Court mandates fresh show‑cause notice for any new disciplinary charge – reinforcing natural‑justice norms.

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India Seeks Bangladesh’s Cooperation for Repatriation of Illegal Immigrants – MEA Calls for Fast‑Track Nationality Verification

MEA pushes Bangladesh to fast‑track verification, aiming for swift repatriation of illegal migrants

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Indonesia to Acquire Italian Carrier Giuseppe Garibaldi – Defence Modernisation & Indo‑Pacific Impact

Indonesia’s first aircraft carrier boosts strategic autonomy and reshapes Indo‑Pacific naval balance.

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India‑Vietnam Science & Technology Dialogue Boosts AI, Deep‑Tech Cooperation under Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

India‑Vietnam S&T dialogue deepens AI and deep‑tech ties, bolstering the Act East Strategy

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PM Modi Marks 1st Anniversary of Operation Sindoor, Praises Armed Forces and Self‑Reliant Defence

Operation Sindoor’s anniversary spotlights India’s defence self‑reliance and deterrence strategy

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economyGS3

Inflation expected to hit 4% in April as food and global risks rise: Bank of Baroda

April 2026 CPI may hit 4% as food prices surge and global risks intensify

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President Murmu Highlights Operation Sindoor Success and India's Resolve Against Terrorism

President Murmu’s endorsement of Operation Sindoor underscores India’s deterrence stance against cross‑border terrorism.

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Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Launches Free Annual Health Check‑up for Workers 40+ under ESIC – Expanding Social Security

Free annual health check‑up for workers 40+ under ESIC marks a major leap in India's social security framework.

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EU Bans AI‑Generated Sexual Deepfakes, Delays High‑Risk AI Rules to 2027‑28

EU bans AI sexual deepfakes and delays high‑risk AI rules—implications for tech governance

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societyGS3

What is Karnataka’s new gig worker grievance system? | Explained

Karnataka pioneers state‑run gig‑worker grievance redressal via IPGRS, setting a national precedent

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Indira Gandhi Zoo Records Multiple Births – Boost to Conservation Breeding of Wolves, Dholes, Hyenas

Zoos as conservation engines: IG Zoo’s 2026 wolf, dhole births underscore ex‑situ policy push

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