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  1. Home
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UPSC Current Affairs28 October 2026

22 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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politics6society4economy4defence3international3environment2

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societyDemographics & MigrationGS2

Registrar General Directs Andhra Pradesh Census 2027 Phase‑II Completion with Accuracy and Timelines

Census 2027 Phase‑II in Andhra Pradesh: deadline, accuracy and digital monitoring emphasized

88%
UPSC
2
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

India-US 10‑Year Defence Framework Reviewed in Cebu; Strategic Convergence in Indo‑Pacific Strengthened

India‑US defence pact deepens strategic convergence, boosting Indo‑Pacific security.

88%
UPSC
3
economyInvestment & TradeGS2

Ferrari Anticipates Surge in Indian Orders Ahead of India‑EU Free Trade Agreement – Tariff Cuts to 30% by 2027

India‑EU FTA tariff cut set to boost luxury car imports, reshaping trade and consumer demand.

87%
UPSC

GS Paper II

14 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

societyDemographics & MigrationGS2

Registrar General Directs Andhra Pradesh Census 2027 Phase‑II Completion with Accuracy and Timelines

Census 2027 Phase‑II in Andhra Pradesh: deadline, accuracy and digital monitoring emphasized

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88%
UPSC
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

India-US 10‑Year Defence Framework Reviewed in Cebu; Strategic Convergence in Indo‑Pacific Strengthened

India‑US defence pact deepens strategic convergence, boosting Indo‑Pacific security.

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88%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS2

Ferrari Anticipates Surge in Indian Orders Ahead of India‑EU Free Trade Agreement – Tariff Cuts to 30% by 2027

India‑EU FTA tariff cut set to boost luxury car imports, reshaping trade and consumer demand.

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87%
UPSC
societyDemographics & MigrationGS2

Mizoram Targets Early Completion of Census 2027 – Chief Secretary Leads Preparations

Mizoram aims to be the first state to complete Census 2027’s second phase.

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82%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Special Intensive Revision (SIR) Removes 13 Crore Voters from Rolls – Implications for Electoral Integrity

SIR’s mass voter deletions raise constitutional and governance concerns for UPSC.

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82%
UPSC
internationalInternational BodiesGS2

India’s Shift on US‑Israel‑Iran Conflict Highlighted at SCO (Bishkek) and BRICS (New Delhi) Summits 2026

India’s 2026 SCO‑BRICS summits underline a shift to strategic autonomy in global conflicts.

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80%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Congress Plans Public Impeachment of CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Kharge Residence – Political Implications

Congress’s public impeachment of the CEC tests the independence of India’s election machinery.

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80%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Allows OBC Federation to Petition RGCCI for Drop‑Down List of Recognised OBCs in Census 2027

Supreme Court order pushes accurate OBC data into Census 2027, shaping policy and governance.

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79%
UPSC
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Proposes US‑ASEAN Defence Framework as Singapore Leads ADMM‑Plus – Indo‑Pacific Security Implications

US‑ASEAN defence framework seeks to tighten Indo‑Pacific security and curb China’s influence.

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78%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Houthis Launch Ballistic Missile at Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura Refinery – Implications for Regional Security and Energy

Houthis’ missile strike threatens Gulf energy security and raises proxy‑war risks for India.

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75%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court directs ECI to extend SIR deadlines & simplify enrolment in Delhi – 28 Oct 2026

Supreme Court orders ECI to extend Delhi SIR deadlines, strengthening voter inclusion.

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74%
UPSC
defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS2

Operation Trident Crackdown: Amit Shah Sets 2029 Deadline to Dismantle Drug Cartels Across India

Operation Trident targets drug cartels, linking law, security and public health for UPSC.

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72%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court to Hear AITUC Petition on ‘Industry’ Definition under Industrial Relations Code 2020

Supreme Court to decide if the IRC’s narrow ‘industry’ definition can limit workers’ rights

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72%
UPSC
environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS2

Supreme Court Bars Hazardous Industries Near Jojari River, Rajasthan – Implications for Pollution Governance

Supreme Court curbs polluting industries near Jojani River, stressing judicial oversight.

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62%
UPSC

GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyInvestment & TradeGS3

India’s Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme Generates ₹3.25 Lakh Crore Revenue – Incentives, GST Gains and Employment Impact (2026)

PLI‑driven mobile‑phone push yields massive tax revenue and jobs, reshaping India’s economy.

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80%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

India Sets Up Mineral Exchanges Under MMDR Act Amendments – A Step Toward Transparent Pricing

Mineral exchanges to bring transparent pricing for India's industrial minerals.

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76%
UPSC
economyMacro TrendsGS3

Rupee Slides to 95.28 per Dollar on Strong USD and Rising Oil Prices — Implications for RBI Policy

Rupee hits 95.28/USD, prompting RBI to consider forex intervention amid strong dollar and oil prices.

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74%
UPSC
environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

India’s Infrastructure Boom and Decarbonisation Choices Amid UNEP 1.5°C Warning

India must embed low‑carbon standards in its infrastructure boom to meet 1.5 °C goals.

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71%
UPSC
internationalPersons in NewsGS3

Israel’s 2026 Election: Proportional Representation, Coalition Hunt and UPSC Implications

Israel’s fragmented 2026 vote spotlights coalition politics for UPSC aspirants

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70%
UPSC
societyGeneralGS3

Kerala Approves ₹100 Cr J.C. Daniel Film City at Kinfra Petrochemicals Park – PPP Model

Kerala uses PPP to create a ₹100 cr film city, linking culture with economic growth.

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70%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

Comprehensive List of Indian Union Ministries, Departments & Cabinet Committees – UPSC Reference

Know every Union ministry and cabinet committee to ace governance questions.

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42%
UPSC

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS4

Kerala CM Satheesan’s Comments on Angioplasty Spark Debate on PCI Overuse in India — Clinical Evidence and UPSC Implications

PCI over‑use challenges health policy and evidence‑based governance in India

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55%
UPSC
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