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UPSC Current Affairs 13 May 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs13 May 2026

33 articles across 4 GS papers · Updated today

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scienceGS3

FAO‑WMO Report Flags Extreme Heat as Major Threat to India's Food Security

Extreme heat threatens India's food security, demanding a shift from water‑intensive crops.

85%
UPSC
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generalGS2

Supreme Court Orders Rajasthan to Teach Rajasthani, Citing Child’s Right under Article 19(1)(a)

Supreme Court links Article 19(1)(a) to mother‑tongue education, mandating Rajasthani in schools

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environmentGS3

Record Wildfires Across Africa and Asia in 2026 Driven by Climate Change and El Niño — WWA Report

Record 2026 African‑Asian wildfires expose climate‑change and El Niño risks for policy makers

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GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGS1

FAIMA Moves Supreme Court to Overhaul NTA after NEET‑UG 2026 Paper Leak

FAIMA urges Supreme Court to overhaul NTA after NEET‑UG 2026 leak, spotlighting exam governance

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GS Paper II

18 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

generalGS2

Supreme Court Orders Rajasthan to Teach Rajasthani, Citing Child’s Right under Article 19(1)(a)

Supreme Court links Article 19(1)(a) to mother‑tongue education, mandating Rajasthani in schools

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Nine‑Judge Bench on Sabarimala Reference Calls for Reform‑Friendly Interpretation of Religious Freedom

Supreme Court urged to protect reformist voices while interpreting religious freedom

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politicsGS2

Supreme Court Deliberates ERP vs Proportionality in Sabarimala Women Entry Case

SC weighs ERP vs Proportionality in Sabarimala gender‑equality battle

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politicsGS2

UAE Designates 21 Lebanese Individuals & Groups as Terrorists, Freezes Assets – Implications for Regional Security

UAE freezes assets of 21 Lebanese Hezbollah-linked individuals, tightening Gulf counter‑terrorism

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economyGS2

Supreme Court Clarifies "Similar Type of Land" Rule in 2013 Land Acquisition Act for Highway Projects

Supreme Court enforces ‘similar land’ rule, tightening compensation norms for highway acquisitions

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politicsGS2

Congress Defers Announcement of Kerala Chief Minister Designate Amid Factional Strife

Congress stalls Kerala CM appointment, exposing intra‑party rifts that could affect governance.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Acquits Man Convicted Under SC/ST Act Over Hostile Witness Evidence

Supreme Court quashes SC/ST Act murder conviction on hostile witness grounds

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generalGS2

Contractual Appointment Against Regular Post Advertisement Is 'Patently Illegal': Supreme Court

SC bans contractual hires in regular‑post recruitment, citing Articles 14 & 16.

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societyGS2

Supreme Court Orders Mandatory Installation of Tracking Devices & Panic Buttons in Public Service Vehicles

Supreme Court mandates GPS trackers and panic buttons for all public service vehicles to curb road deaths

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politicsGS2

Sabarimala Reference : Live Updates From Supreme Court 9-Judge Bench [Day 15]

Supreme Court limits Sabarimala reference to constitutional issues, sparking gender‑equality debate

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defenceGS2

Iran Redefines Strait of Hormuz as 200‑300 mile Strategic Zone — Implications for Energy Security and Regional Geopolitics

Iran’s expanded Hormuz zone threatens global energy flows and maritime security

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74%
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internationalGS2

President Donald Trump Visits China on May 12, 2026 to Discuss Trade Tariffs and Iran Amid US Business Delegation

Trump’s China visit blends diplomacy with corporate power, reshaping US‑China tariff talks and UPSC relevance.

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internationalGS2

Iran Claims Control Over Strait of Hormuz Could Double Oil Revenue Amid Rising US‑Iran Tensions

Iran’s Hormuz control threatens oil flow, reshaping geopolitics and revenue prospects

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73%
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defenceGS2

NIA arrests Hizb-ul-Mujahideen linked ‘narco-terrorist’ after extradition from Portugal

NIA’s extradition‑driven arrest of a Hizb‑ul‑Mujahideen narco‑terrorist underscores the threat of terror‑financing to India’s security.

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72%
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internationalGS2

Chile Foreign Minister Leads High‑Level Delegation to India to Accelerate CEPA and Bilateral Trade

Chile‑India CEPA push underscores economic diplomacy as a pillar of India’s trade diversification strategy.

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politicsGS2

TVK’s 2026 Victory in Tamil Nadu: Challenges to the Dravidian Development Model

TVK’s 2026 win tests the sustainability of Tamil Nadu’s Dravidian development model.

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internationalGS2

Sergei Lavrov Says US‑Russia Dialogue Stalled Post‑Trump Election – No Concrete Progress on Ukraine

US‑Russia talks stall post‑Trump win, limiting India’s diplomatic options

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politicsGS2

AIADMK Split Looms as Factions Vie for Leadership Ahead of Tamil Nadu Trust Vote

AIADMK’s leadership tussle tests anti‑defection law and Speaker’s authority ahead of Tamil Nadu trust vote

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68%
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GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceGS3

FAO‑WMO Report Flags Extreme Heat as Major Threat to India's Food Security

Extreme heat threatens India's food security, demanding a shift from water‑intensive crops.

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85%
UPSC
environmentGS3

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

generalGS4

Pentagon Revises U.S.-Iran War Cost to $29 Billion — Implications for Defense Budget and War Powers

Rising $29 bn U.S.-Iran war cost tests US war‑powers and defence budgeting

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78%
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Record Wildfires Across Africa and Asia in 2026 Driven by Climate Change and El Niño — WWA Report

Record 2026 African‑Asian wildfires expose climate‑change and El Niño risks for policy makers

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83%
UPSC
environmentGS3

Union Cabinet Approves ₹37,500 crore Coal Gasification Incentive Scheme to Cut LNG, Urea Imports

Cabinet’s ₹37,500 crore coal‑gasification push aims to curb LNG and urea imports

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81%
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economyGS3

IT & HRD Minister Nara Lokesh Urges MSMEs to List on NSE Emerge to Boost Jobs and Capital Access

NSE Emerge listings targeted to unlock MSME capital and create 20 lakh jobs in Andhra Pradesh

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80%
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economyGS3

Rupee Hits Record Low of 95.80/USD Amid Rising Crude Prices and New Gold‑Silver Import Duty

Government hikes gold‑silver duties as rupee slides to record low, highlighting external‑sector stress

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economyGS3

Cabinet Committee Approves India’s First Semi‑High‑Speed Rail Linking Ahmedabad‑Dholera – ₹20,667 crore Project

Cabinet green‑lights India’s first indigenous semi‑high‑speed rail, a Gati Shakti flagship for Gujarat’s industrial growth.

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economyGS3

India Doubles Import Tax on Gold & Silver to 18.4% – Implications for CAD, FX Reserves & MSMEs

Tariff hike on gold & silver aims to curb CAD but threatens MSME jobs and fuels smuggling.

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environmentGS3

Tree‑Felling Protests Across India: From Chipko Legacy to NGT Interventions (2025‑2026)

Tree‑Felling Protests Spotlight Gaps in India’s Forest Governance and NGT Enforcement

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environmentGS3

MoEFCC Launches Five Thematic Big‑Cat Conservation Events Ahead of IBCA Summit 2026

MoEFCC’s big‑cat events boost India’s wildlife policy ahead of IBCA 2026

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economyGS3

Union Cabinet Approves PPP‑Driven Upgradation of Nagpur International Airport, Extends Lease till 2039

Cabinet aligns lease and concession for Nagpur Airport, boosting PPP‑driven infrastructure growth

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environmentGS3

Rusty‑Spotted Cat Breeding Confirmed in Aravalli – Conservation Implications & IBCA Update

Rusty‑Spotted Cat breeding in Aravalli spotlights urgent need for urban wildlife corridors

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economyGS3

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Launches LEAPS 2025 Awards & LEADS Report, Highlights FTAs and $1 Trillion Export Target

Logistics awards, state performance report and FTAs drive India’s $1 trillion export ambition.

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defenceGS3

Defence Minister Sanjay Seth to Inaugurate Kalam & Kavach 3.0 – Emphasis on JAI & I²

Kalam & Kavach 3.0 drives JAI‑I² agenda, cementing India’s self‑reliant defence push.

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