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  1. Home
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  3. 12 May 2026

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UPSC Current Affairs12 May 2026

37 articles across 2 GS papers

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international13economy9
politics8
science2
environment2
defence2

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

GalaxEye’s Drishti Opto‑SAR Satellite Launched on SpaceX Falcon 9 – A Leap for Indian Remote Sensing

Drishti Opto‑SAR launch marks India's private‑sector leap in all‑weather remote sensing

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internationalGlobal OrganizationsGS3

India‑IFAD launches 8‑year COSOP (2026‑2033) to boost rural incomes, resilience & knowledge sharing

India‑IFAD COSOP 2026‑33: Multi‑year push for resilient, inclusive rural growth.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Election Commission of India to Launch Phase‑III Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Covering Remaining 22 States and UTs

ECI’s Phase‑III voter‑list clean‑up targets 40 crore voters, reinforcing electoral integrity before the next General Election.

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GS Paper II

23 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Election Commission of India to Launch Phase‑III Special Intensive Revision of Voter Lists Covering Remaining 22 States and UTs

ECI’s Phase‑III voter‑list clean‑up targets 40 crore voters, reinforcing electoral integrity before the next General Election.

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump‑Xi Summit 2026: China’s Rare‑Earth Leverage Amid Iran‑Israel Conflict and Domestic Slowdown

China’s rare‑earth edge drives US‑China trade talks amid geopolitical and domestic pressures

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Limits Sabarimala Review to Constitutional Questions; Justice Nagarathna Cites Article 17, SG Refutes Patriarchal Label

Supreme Court upholds Sabarimala verdict, narrows review to fresh constitutional questions

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Israel Deploys Iron Dome Battery to UAE Amid Iran‑Israel Conflict – Implications of Abraham Accords

Israel’s Iron Dome transfer to UAE deepens Abraham Accords, reshaping Gulf security dynamics

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Iran Issues Ultimatum to US Over 14‑Point Peace Proposal – Stakes of Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Enrichment

Iran's 14‑point ultimatum forces US to choose between diplomatic reset or heightened nuclear‑energy crisis.

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Indian Ocean more contested, and important than ever before: Vice Admiral Swaminathan

India must bolster maritime security as the Indian Ocean becomes the new geopolitical flashpoint.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Orders Data Collection on Criminal Pendency and Undertrial Detention in Uttar Pradesh

Supreme Court mandates data-driven reforms to curb UP criminal case pendency and protect speedy trial

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internationalInternational BodiesGS2

China Sends Ambassador Xu Feihong to Represent Wang Yi at BRICS Meeting in New Delhi, May 14‑15 2026

China skips senior minister for BRICS summit, prioritising US‑China talks – a test for India’s BRICS leadership

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Qatar and Turkiye Warn Iran Against Using Strait of Hormuz as Blackmail Tool Amid Iran‑U.S. War

Qatar‑Turkey caution Iran: Strait of Hormuz must stay free for global energy security.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

CJI Surya Kant Unveils ‘One Case, One Data’ Unified Platform and ‘Su‑Sahayak’ AI Chatbot — Assessing Impact on Access to Justice

Supreme Court’s OCOD platform and Su‑Sahayak chatbot aim to digitise justice and bridge the access‑to‑justice gap.

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Putin Claims Ukraine War Near End as Zelenskyy Rejects Russian Peace Overtures – US Mediation Ongoing

US‑mediated talks expose Russia‑Ukraine narrative clash, testing India’s diplomatic calculus

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Israel Sends Iron Dome Batteries to UAE Amid Iran War – Strategic Implications

Israel’s Iron Dome deployment to UAE deepens Abraham Accords‑driven Gulf security ties.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Quashes 35‑Year Criminal Trial of Former UP Police Constable – Right to Speedy Trial affirmed

Supreme Court affirms right to speedy trial, quashes 35‑year case against ex‑UP constable

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Iran Demands US Accept Tehran’s Peace Plan or Face Failure Amid West Asia War Stalemate

Iran’s peace plan puts US diplomatic failure at risk, reshaping West Asia geopolitics.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS2

I4C‑RBIH MoU Boosts AI‑Driven Detection of Mule Accounts to Curb Cyber‑Financial Frauds

AI‑driven MoU between I4C and RBIH fortifies India’s fight against cyber‑financial fraud.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

High Court Bars TVK MLA Seenivasa Sethupathi from Floor Test after One‑Vote Win in Tamil Nadu 2026

High Court bars one‑vote MLA from floor test, spotlighting judicial check on government formation

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

TVK MLA Seenivasa Sethupathi Challenges Madras High Court Order in Supreme Court Ahead of Tamil Nadu Floor Test

Supreme Court to hear challenge on MLA's voting ban ahead of Tamil Nadu floor test

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Majoritarian Notions Will Prevail If 'Morality' In Articles 25/26 Is Read As 'Public Morality : Raju Ramachandran In Sabarimala Reference

Interpretation of 'morality' in Articles 25‑26 must avoid majoritarian public morality, says Raju Ramachandran

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Ukraine’s Ex‑Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak Named Suspect in $10.5 mn Graft Probe – Implications for Zelenskyy’s EU Bid

High‑level graft probe threatens Ukraine’s EU accession by testing anti‑corruption reforms.

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Pakistan Extends Austerity Drive till 13 June 2026 amid West‑Asia Conflict – Fuel Cuts, Vehicle Grounding, and Diplomatic Stalemate

Pakistan’s extended austerity underscores executive crisis‑management and energy security challenges

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environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS2

Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026: Federalism Challenges and Policy Implications

2026 Waste Rules test Union power versus federal autonomy in India’s solid‑waste drive

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says weapons excluded from Lebanon‑Israel talks; vows battlefield hell

Hezbollah bars its weapons from Washington talks, signalling armed non‑state actors shape peace deals

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economyMacro TrendsGS2

PM Modi’s Seven‑Point Call on Fuel, Travel & Fertiliser Amid West Asia Crisis – Timing, Content & UPSC Implications

Modi’s seven‑point austerity call amid West Asia crisis tests executive communication and economic policy

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GS Paper III

14 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

GalaxEye’s Drishti Opto‑SAR Satellite Launched on SpaceX Falcon 9 – A Leap for Indian Remote Sensing

Drishti Opto‑SAR launch marks India's private‑sector leap in all‑weather remote sensing

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India‑IFAD launches 8‑year COSOP (2026‑2033) to boost rural incomes, resilience & knowledge sharing

India‑IFAD COSOP 2026‑33: Multi‑year push for resilient, inclusive rural growth.

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

April 2026 Retail Inflation Rises to 3.5% Driven by Food Prices and LPG‑linked Restaurant Costs

Rising food and LPG‑linked restaurant costs push April 2026 retail inflation to 3.5%, testing RBI’s price‑stability mandate.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

PSBs Record Historic Net Profit of ₹1.98 Lakh Cr in FY 2025‑26 with Lowest NPA Levels

PSBs’ record profit and ultra‑low NPAs signal banking reforms boosting financial stability

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

BJP Government in West Bengal to Implement Ayushman Bharat – PM Modi Hails Double‑Engine Delivery of Central Schemes

BJP’s double‑engine win in West Bengal enables Ayushman Bharat rollout, reshaping centre‑state health delivery.

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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

EU Commission Eyes ETS Extension to International Flights – Aviation Carbon Pricing

EU plans to price carbon from international flights, testing climate‑trade balance.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

CSIR‑CBRI Transfers 13 Indigenous Technologies to Industry on National Technology Day 2026

CSIR’s 2026 tech‑transfer fuels self‑reliance and green building in India

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Highlights Export Surge, FTAs and AI Drive at CII Summit

Export surge, FTAs and AI drive India toward $2‑trillion goal – UPSC external sector focus

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Warns of OMC Losses and Potential Consumer Price Pass‑Through

OMC losses may force India to shift fuel price burden onto consumers, raising fiscal and inflation risks

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

India Rejects Russian LNG Offer Amid US Sanctions – Energy Security Implications

India’s refusal of sanctioned Russian LNG spotlights the energy‑security vs sanctions dilemma.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

CEA V. Anantha Nageswaran Warns FTAs Yield Value Only on Implementation, Citing EU Compliance Gaps

Implementation gaps, not signatures, determine the real value of India's recent FTAs

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

DFS Launches Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (USD 1.5 bn) with ₹12,980 cr Sovereign Guarantee

DFS creates a sovereign‑backed maritime insurance pool to safeguard India’s shipping amid geopolitical risk.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Indian Equity Markets Slide Over 1.8% Amid Currency Depreciation and Modi’s FX Appeal — FII Outflows Hit ₹2 Lakh Cr 

Rupee slump and massive FII outflows trigger a 1.8% market crash – policy implications for UPSC

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

U.S. Trade Delegation to Visit India for Next Bilateral Talks – Updates on BTA Negotiations

US‑India trade talks deepen economic ties, impacting India’s trade policy and balance of payments

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