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UPSC Current Affairs2 October 2026

28 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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UPSC Current Affairs 2 October 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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defenceMilitary Operations & ExercisesGS2

India Maps 28 Strategic Locations in Ladakh on Official Survey – Boosts Border Awareness

Official mapping of 28 Ladakh sites sharpens India’s border strategy and governance focus.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

JPC’s Proposed Supreme Court Visit Over ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills Sparks Separation‑of‑Powers Debate

JPC’s Supreme Court visit raises separation‑of‑powers concerns for ONOE bills

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Mass Filing of Form 7 Applications Raises Concerns Over Electoral Roll Integrity – EC Response

Mass Form 7 filings threaten electoral roll integrity, prompting calls for stricter EC action.

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGeneralGS1

2026 New Gandhi Documentaries, Podcasts and Restorations – Resources for UPSC Aspirants

Gandhi media revivals (2021‑2026) boost UPSC prep on history, ethics and media policy

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societyGeneralGS1

Gandhi's Legacy of Non‑Violence: Global Impact and Lessons for UPSC Aspirants

Gandhi’s non‑violence shaped global movements – a must‑know for UPSC history and polity.

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GS Paper II

19 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceMilitary Operations & ExercisesGS2

India Maps 28 Strategic Locations in Ladakh on Official Survey – Boosts Border Awareness

Official mapping of 28 Ladakh sites sharpens India’s border strategy and governance focus.

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politics

GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

PNGRB Launches National PNG Drive 3.0 to Add 5 Million Domestic Piped Gas Connections by FY27

National PNG Drive 3.0 targets 5 million new gas connections to boost clean energy and net‑zero goals.

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schemes
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Legislation & Institutional Governance
GS2

JPC’s Proposed Supreme Court Visit Over ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bills Sparks Separation‑of‑Powers Debate

JPC’s Supreme Court visit raises separation‑of‑powers concerns for ONOE bills

Read full analysis
81%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Mass Filing of Form 7 Applications Raises Concerns Over Electoral Roll Integrity – EC Response

Mass Form 7 filings threaten electoral roll integrity, prompting calls for stricter EC action.

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internationalGeneralGS2

Uzbekistan’s Strategic Role: History, Silk Road Legacy and Growing Multi‑Polar Foreign Investment

Uzbekistan’s multi‑polar investment surge underscores its strategic value for India’s foreign policy.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Mumbai & Delhi Protests Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s Resignation over SIR Roll Deletions (Oct 2, 2026)

Mass voter deletions spark protests demanding CEC’s resignation, testing electoral safeguards.

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Tamil Nadu Child Abuse Scandal: Tycoon R. Veeramani Arrested, Police Chiefs Removed — UPSC Implications

Police removals and SIT probe highlight accountability in child abuse case

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Reviews 2026 Vande Mataram Law – Impact on National Song & Conscience Rights

Supreme Court tests 2026 law forcing Vande Mataram singing against freedom of conscience.

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Kerala CM Announces Separate SC/ST Housing Scheme and Land Allocation – ₹500 crore Budget Boost

Kerala earmarks ₹500 crore for a separate SC/ST housing and land‑allocation programme.

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Former Gem Granites Employee Arrested for Holding Obscene Video of Industrialist R. Veeramani with Minor — Central Crime Branch Action

Digital video evidence triggers POCSO enforcement and police scrutiny in Tamil Nadu.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Congress Accuses Election Commission of ECINet Violations of Representation of the People Act — Calls for Accountability

Congress challenges ECI’s ECINet compliance, demanding accountability under the 1950 Act.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Challenges Six‑Stanza Vande Mataram as Sectarian National Song

Supreme Court tests secularism by challenging compulsory six‑stanza Vande Mataram.

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defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS2

Pakistan Army Refutes India’s Claim on Death of Retired SSG Havaldar in Budgam, J&K

India‑Pakistan narrative clash over alleged SSG militant death tests security and media policy.

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump‑Xi Summit 2026: Trade & Rare‑Earth Deals, Persistent Taiwan & Strategic Rivalry – Implications for India

US‑China summit yields trade wins but leaves Taiwan and Indo‑Pacific rivalry unresolved, impacting India.

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Rising Crimes Against Women in Delhi: Gaps in Nirbhaya‑Era Safety Schemes

Implementation gaps in post‑Nirbhaya safety schemes fuel rising crimes against women.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Vizianagaram Voter List Deletion Allegations: Jana Chaitanya Vedika Flags SIR‑Driven Disenfranchisement of 10 Lakh Voters

Mass voter deletions in Vizianagaram raise questions on EC’s SIR process

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Modi’s Peace Push on Ukraine Highlighted by Putin at Valdai Forum – Implications for India‑Russia Relations

Modi’s Ukraine peace ideas boost India’s diplomatic clout and test Indo‑Russian balance.

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Chennai Industrialist R. Veeramani Arrested under POCSO Act – SIT Probe and Goondas Detention

POCSO and Goondas arrests expose gaps in child‑protection and preventive‑detention law enforcement.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

ECI Orders Booth Level Officers to Enrol Voters Omitted After Special Intensive Revision

ECI’s one‑month drive to plug gaps in electoral rolls underscores voter‑registration reforms.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

SVAMITVA Initiative Maps Rural Houses in Madhya Pradesh – From Ancestral Ownership to Bankable Assets

SVAMITVA turns rural house ownership into bank‑able assets, boosting financial inclusion.

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General
GS3

Telangana Launches Integrated Metro‑RTC Common Pass – Daily ₹400, Monthly ₹8,500 (2026)

Telangana’s Metro‑RTC Common Pass pilots integrated, digital urban transport for commuters.

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Andhra Pradesh Launches ₹1 Lakh‑Crore Global Horticulture Hub for Rayalaseema – Irrigation, Agri‑Tech & Export Drive

PPP horticulture hub in Rayalaseema reshapes drought‑prone agriculture for UPSC relevance

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Hardeep Singh Puri Launches National PNG Drive 3.0, Targeting 50 Lakh New Household Connections by FY27

Phase‑III PNG Drive targets 50 lakh new connections to boost clean energy and energy security.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Defends India on Forced‑Labour Tariffs and Structural Excess Capacity at G20

India defends its trade stance on forced‑labour and excess capacity at G20.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

USTR Greer Says India‑U.S. Trade Deal Nearing Final Stages but Not Imminent – Key Roadblocks Identified

India‑U.S. trade talks near finish line but key tariff disputes stall deal

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Karnataka Flags Massive Mark‑ups in Hospital Drug Prices, Seeks Central Intervention – NPPA & DPCO Review

Karnataka flags huge drug price mark‑ups, urges central price‑control action.

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