Daily Current Affairs for UPSC
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Kerala has spent ₹18,640.62 crore on the Jal Jeevan Mission but still needs ₹26,074.17 crore in centre‑state funds to finish the scheme by December 2028. With only 55.24% of works completed and seven districts lagging, the state is prioritising high‑impact connections and seeking additional financing, including a NABAR…
On 30 Oct 2026, TRAI released a draft framework for responsible AI use in telecom, mandating board‑approved AI policies, risk classification, human oversight and mandatory reporting of critical AI incidents. The guidelines, open for stakeholder consultation, underscore the regulator’s role in aligning telecom operation…
From January 2027, the Union government will revamp the PLFS to include digital platform workers and unpaid household activities, adding a new Second Stage Stratum and extra questionnaire items. The changes, overseen by NSSO under MoSPI, aim to improve labour market data for better policy making, especially concerning…
In October 2026, India's gross GST collections surged 23% to over ₹2.31 lakh crore, driven by higher domestic sales and a 42% jump in import‑related tax. After refunds, net GST revenue rose 26% to ₹2.03 lakh crore, highlighting strong fiscal performance and its relevance for UPSC economics and polity topics.
On 1 November 2026, thousands gathered in Delhi for an opposition rally demanding the rollback of the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls and the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. The protest, featuring diverse political parties and citizens, highlights concerns over voter disenfranchi…
On 1 November 2026, Air Chief Marshal Ashutosh Dixit became the 29th Chief of the Indian Air Force and unveiled the VAYU vision—Vigilance, Aatmanirbharta (self‑reliance), Yukti (innovation) and Unity of effort—to restore squadron strength, boost indigenous capability and deepen tri‑service integration, shaping India's…
Telangana’s Irrigation Minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy has asked officials to devise solutions addressing Maharashtra’s environmental concerns over raising the Tummidihatti Barrage’s Full Reservoir Level to 152 m, which would more than double water storage. Detailed mapping, impact assessments and inter‑state dialogue ar…
On 1 Nov 2026, the opposition coalition INDIA bloc staged the ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally at Delhi’s Ramlila Maidan, demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter‑list deletions during the Special Intensive Revision. The protest, expected to draw up to 10 lakh people, underscores key issues of electoral int…
On 1 Nov 2026, the opposition INDIA bloc staged the ‘Chalo Dilli’ march at Ramlila Maidan demanding the resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar over alleged voter‑list deletions in the Special Intensive Revision. The rally, attended by senior opposition leaders, coincided with a BJP counter‑march marking the 1984 anti‑Sikh ri…
On 1 Nov 2026, Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda denounced the opposition’s ‘Chalo Dilli’ rally demanding the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner, labeling it a political stunt timed on the 1984 anti‑Sikh riot anniversary, and warned of economic losses to Delhi traders.
Israel's 2026 election resulted in a hung parliament, prompting protests urging the opposition to ally with Arab parties for a majority. The debate centers on coalition conditions, minority participation, and security policy, offering a live case study of coalition dynamics and identity politics for UPSC aspirants.
On 31 Oct 2026, India eliminated the export duty on petrol while raising export levies on diesel to ₹11.5 per litre and on aviation turbine fuel to ₹11 per litre. The step, part of a fortnightly review since March 2026 amid the West Asia conflict, aims to curb rising diesel exports (peaking at 700 kbd) and safeguard do…
A World Bank brief released in October 2026 shows that India cut its extreme‑poverty rate from 27.1% in 2011 to 2.6% in 2023, lifting 49.6 crore people out of poverty and reducing inequality as measured by the Gini Index. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted these gains as evidence of his government's commitment, c…
The article provides a detailed list of all Union ministries, departments, and key Cabinet committees as of 2026, outlining the administrative structure of the Indian government. Mastery of this hierarchy is crucial for UPSC GS papers on Polity and Economy, as it underpins questions on policy formulation, inter‑ministe…