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Daily Current Affairs for UPSC
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The India‑New Zealand Free Trade Agreement has come into force, aiming to lower tariffs and boost bilateral trade. Building on historic ties symbolised by the 1953 Everest ascent, the agreement leverages strong people‑to‑people connections, including a large Indian diaspora, to deepen economic and cultural cooperation.
On 28 Oct 2026, India’s MEA highlighted a deepening partnership with Japan to link Northeast India with Bangladesh’s Matarbari deep‑sea port under the BIG‑B corridor, boosting regional connectivity and the Japan‑India economic partnership. The move, backed by agreements signed by Bangladesh’s PM Tarique Rahman and Japa…
On 23 Oct 2026, Polish PM Donald Tusk urged India to deepen its 2024 strategic partnership with Poland by launching joint ventures in technology, AI, cybersecurity and space, citing Bengaluru’s innovation ecosystem. The dialogue signals a shift from traditional trade to high‑tech collaboration, a key theme for UPSC asp…
In the first seven months of FY 2026-27, the Indian government raised ₹62,124 crore through disinvestment and asset monetisation, covering 78% of its ₹80,000 crore revenue target. The approved sale of the government's stake in IDBI Bank on 14 Oct 2026 is expected to push collections beyond the target, highlighting the…
The Telangana Fire Department, led by Director General Vikram Singh Mann, issued new fire‑safety guidelines for data centres effective 6 Nov 2026, mandating sprinkler, water‑mist or clean‑agent systems, fire‑risk assessments, and integrated emergency measures. These norms aim to expedite NOC clearances while safeguardi…
On 29 Oct 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh told the ADMM‑Plus forum that India will share its counter‑terrorism experience, citing Operation Sindoor, and reaffirmed support for a secure, rule‑based Indo‑Pacific anchored in UNCLOS and maritime security.
The Kerala government has ordered 2,159 bottles of the oral SMA drug Risdiplam, shifting to the low‑cost generic Natsmart, to ensure free, lifelong treatment for children under the KARE scheme. This initiative underscores state health policy, drug pricing reforms, and integrated welfare support, all vital topics for UP…
The Supreme Court has issued notices to Union ministries in response to a PIL filed by Women’s Declaration International, seeking to overturn parts of the 2014 NALSA judgment and the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019, on grounds that they dilute rights of biological females. The case gains significan…
Kerala's Health Minister has set up a medical board, led by the Infectious Diseases head at Government Medical College Hospital, to probe whether expired Remdesivir contributed to Nipah patient deaths. The inquiry will review all Remdesivir administrations, examine side‑effects, and recommend stronger drug‑safety and p…
Union Home Minister Amit Shah coordinated with the chief ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Odisha and Chhattisgarh on 28 October 2026 to mobilise NDRF, SDRF and upcoming IMCTs for relief after Cyclone Arnab, which was forecast to weaken to a deep depression by midnight. The response underscores Centre‑State coop…
The 27 October 2026 Israeli election saw Netanyahu’s Likud lose its majority, while Arab parties gained enough seats to become potential king‑makers. This outcome underscores the importance of coalition politics, minority participation, and international legal pressures for UPSC aspirants studying comparative governanc…
Cyclone Arnab made landfall on 28 Oct 2026 as a very severe cyclonic storm, bringing 125‑135 km/h winds and over 100 mm of rain to Andhra Pradesh and prompting alerts in Odisha. Rapid intensification narrowed evacuation windows, but effective disaster management limited fatalities, highlighting challenges for future cy…
India’s last ten years have seen massive infrastructure expansion, yet the essential care sector remains under‑invested, leaving families—especially women—to shoulder unpaid care work. For UPSC, this gap underscores the need to study social welfare policies, gender equity, and the integration of care into the broader d…