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UPSC Current Affairs10 May 2026

17 articles across 3 GS papers

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politics6

international4

society3

economy1

environment1

defence1

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Governor’s Stance on Tamil Nadu CM Appointment – Constitutional Provisions and Floor Test Implications

Governor’s demand for MLA letters spotlights constitutional limits on discretionary power in hung assemblies.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Hearings Sabarimala Case: ERP Doctrine, Court’s Theological Role & Morality

Supreme Court’s ERP test in Sabarimala reshapes religious freedom vs gender equality debate

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

India Defers Africa FTA, Focuses on SACU and IAFS‑IV Trade Ties – Summit Set for May 28‑31, 2026

India pivots to SACU, defers pan‑African FTA ahead of IAFS‑IV summit

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GS Paper I

3 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS1

Suicide Attack on Bannu Police Post Kills 15 Security Personnel — Counter‑Terror Implications

Bannu suicide blast kills 15, exposing gaps in Pakistan's counter‑terrorism framework

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Nationwide Neonatal Resuscitation Program Day 2026: 21,000 Providers Trained to Tackle Birth Asphyxia

Skill‑Based Neonatal Resuscitation Drive Aims to Cut Birth‑Asphyxia Deaths

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societyDemographics & MigrationGS1

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju says Muslim population to match Indonesia post‑Census; Parsi numbers at 52‑55 k

Census‑driven Muslim demographic surge and dwindling Parsi numbers reshape India’s minority policy landscape

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GS Paper II

9 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Governor’s Stance on Tamil Nadu CM Appointment – Constitutional Provisions and Floor Test Implications

Governor’s demand for MLA letters spotlights constitutional limits on discretionary power in hung assemblies.

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GS Paper III

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Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

India Defers Africa FTA, Focuses on SACU and IAFS‑IV Trade Ties – Summit Set for May 28‑31, 2026

India pivots to SACU, defers pan‑African FTA ahead of IAFS‑IV summit

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politics

Legislation & Institutional Governance

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Supreme Court Hearings Sabarimala Case: ERP Doctrine, Court’s Theological Role & Morality

Supreme Court’s ERP test in Sabarimala reshapes religious freedom vs gender equality debate

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

94‑Year‑Old Scholar S. Parameswaran Nampoothiri Seeks Supreme Court Intervention in Sabarimala Entry Dispute

Supreme Court faces fresh challenge to Sabarimala ban, testing constitutional morality

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Supreme Court directs 10 States & 3 UTs to comply with RTE Act’s 25% reservation (Sec 12(1)(c))

Supreme Court compels states to prove 25% reservation compliance under the RTE Act

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates C. Joseph Vijay on Swearing‑in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister – Centre to Partner for Development

Centre pledges cooperation as TVK’s C. Joseph Vijay becomes Tamil Nadu CM – implications for centre‑state dynamics

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Cargo Ship Fire off Qatar Highlights Ongoing Iran‑US Tensions and Nuclear Standoff

Cargo‑ship fire off Qatar revives US‑Iran maritime standoff, threatening Strait of Hormuz security

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

NDA Leaders Meet Assam Governor to Stake Claim for Third Consecutive Government – Himanta Biswa Sarma Re‑elected CM

Governor’s invitation to NDA marks third consecutive BJP‑led term in Assam, reshaping centre‑state dynamics.

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Hamas Police Chief and Others in Gaza — Ceasefire Fragility

US‑brokered Gaza ceasefire rattles as Israeli strikes kill Hamas police chief, raising regional security concerns.

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

UK Bulk Carrier Fire off Qatar; US-Qatar Talks, Iran’s Response, and Israeli Strikes in Lebanon – Geopolitical Ripple Effects (May 2026)

Gulf‑state mediation and maritime threats reshape regional security amid US‑Iran talks (May 2026).

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Legislation & Institutional Governance

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Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah, reviews countrys preparedness to deal with potential floods and heat waves in a comprehensive manner during an important high-level meeting held in New Delhi

Zero‑Casualty Disaster Management: Amit Shah pushes state‑wide flood and heat‑wave preparedness

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

India’s FTA Utilisation Plan under Piyush Goyal Aims to Boost Exports to $2 trillion

FTA utilisation plan targets $2 trillion exports, testing trade policy and inter‑ministerial coordination.

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environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Challenges Great Nicobar Island Project Over Inadequate EIA — Calls for Pause

EIA lapses force UPSC focus on Great Nicobar port’s legal and environmental scrutiny

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026‑31): Rs 5,659 cr Drive to Boost Lint Yield and Global Branding

Mission for Cotton Productivity aims to double lint yield, boosting farmer income and textile exports

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