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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw warned the Indian chip industry of cyber‑attacks and geopolitical risks as India rolls out the ₹1,27,500‑crore Semicon 2.0 programme. The initiative aims to build a full domestic semiconductor value chain, attracting over ₹1 lakh crore in commitments and major global investments, making…
On 20 September 2026, Karnataka MLC Ivan D’Souza defended the state’s practice of singing only two stanzas of the national song Vande Mataram , arguing that the Central Government cannot compel a change under the Constitution’s federal structure and the 2026 amendment act.
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Congress alleges that the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls is a politically motivated "Shah Instigated Removal" that has deleted or put at risk about 32% of voters, disproportionately affecting disadvantaged groups. The controversy raises key UPSC issues on electoral integrity, the au…
President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia & Iran Act 2026, which can impose a 100% tariff on Indian goods if India continues importing Russian oil. The tariff adds to existing US duties, threatening India’s export competitiveness, energy security, and fiscal balance, while offering a waiver route…
The 2026 UN General Assembly in New York sees President Trump return, while the agenda focuses on AI governance, the West Asian conflict, and the Ukraine war. Financial strains, leadership transition, and geopolitical tensions highlight the UN’s challenges and its relevance for UPSC aspirants.
Nepal’s Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle is seeking about $5 bn from India, AIIB, IMF and the World Bank to rebuild flood‑damaged infrastructure, while pushing for a reset of Indo‑Nepal ties, new overflight rights and climate‑damage compensation. The moves highlight the role of multilateral financing, regional cooperatio…
The Kerala State Electricity Board has approved a 25‑year purchase of 300 MW of solar power from SECI’s FDRE‑IX scheme at a tariff of ₹6.07/kWh, with supply slated to begin in 2028. The contract, aimed at meeting peak‑hour demand, illustrates the integration of renewable energy with storage and the role of central and…
Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced a special legislative session to consider the Centre's draft notification that seeks to declare parts of the Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Areas. The decision will be based on public feedback and a debate on the Kasturirangan report, highlighting the centre‑s…
From 1 Oct 2026, Biometric Aadhaar Authentication will be mandatory for households to receive the subsidised 14.2 kg LPG cylinder; non‑eKYC users will get smaller cylinders at commercial rates, leading to higher out‑of‑pocket costs. The policy aims to curb subsidy leakage, with over 89.9 % of consumers already authenti…
Brazil’s Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira said Brazil‑India trade could surpass the US$30 billion target before 2030, citing projects by Petrobras, Embraer, WEG and Vale. He emphasized that BRICS is a neutral platform for dialogue, not anti‑Western, and highlighted the role of the New Development Bank and local‑currency a…
A Supreme Court‑appointed panel omitted silicosis‑stricken villages in the Aravalli mining belt during its August 2026 field visits, despite a pending deadline of November 30, 2026 for its final report. The oversight highlights gaps in health‑relief mechanisms, certification processes, and enforcement of environmental…
On 19 September 2026, Houthi rebels launched a ballistic missile at Riyadh, which was intercepted, marking the first missile strike on the Saudi capital amid heightened regional tensions. The incident underscores growing threats to Saudi defence, energy infrastructure, and Red Sea shipping lanes, raising important UPSC…
The 2026 ‘Free to Think’ report by Scholars at Risk finds India’s Academic Freedom Index at 0.14, placing it in the ‘severely restricted’ category under the BJP government. The study documents 42 attacks on scholars, increased state control over universities, and punitive actions against faculty and student protesters,…
On 20 September 2026, North Korea fired an unidentified projectile into the East Sea, shortly after reaffirming its nuclear‑armed status and rejecting an IAEA‑backed UN resolution. The incident underscores heightened regional security concerns and the challenges faced by the UN nuclear watchdog in curbing North Korea’s…
Kerala’s 2025 antimicrobial‑resistance surveillance, conducted by KARS‑Net under the KARSAP framework, reveals that nearly half of hospital isolates are resistant to key antibiotics such as ESBL‑producing penicillins and carbapenems, with emerging colistin resistance. The data underscore the need for stronger stewardsh…
Kerala's Agriculture Minister T. Siddique announced that the state will seek to exclude inhabited villages and agricultural lands from the centre's draft Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) notification for the Western Ghats, submitting objections by September 24, 2026. The move highlights centre-state dynamics and the n…