Current affairs

The Battle Against AI Misinformation: Deepfakes, Fake News, and India’s Response

Context Rapid advances in generative AI tools intensified concerns regarding deepfakes, synthetic propaganda, identity misuse and large-scale digital misinformation globally and in India. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 How AI is Spreading Misinformation Mass Production of False Content:...

SC Upholds Constitutional Validity of SIR: Electoral Roll Revision for Free and Fair Elections

Context The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of the Election Commission’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, recognising it as a mechanism to strengthen electoral integrity and uphold free and fair elections across India Read Also: UPSC Daily...

Vulnerability of India’s Critical Infrastructure: Cybersecurity Risks, Challenges & Government Measures

Context Recent studies and cyber-security reports highlighted growing vulnerabilities in India’s critical infrastructure systems to cyberattacks and IoT-based disruptions. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 Emerging Vulnerability to Critical Infrastructure Expansion of Connected Infrastructure: Increasing use of IoT and...

SARTHAK-PDS Scheme: What Is the New AI-Based Public Distribution System Approved by the Cabinet?

The Union Government has approved the ambitious SARTHAK-PDS scheme with a massive budget allocation of ₹25,530 crore to modernize India’s Public Distribution System (PDS). The scheme aims to improve foodgrain distribution, reduce leakages, enhance transparency, and strengthen food security delivery...

Rupee Depreciation in India: Causes, Economic Impact and RBI Measures Explained

Context The Indian rupee has recently fallen past the 96-per-dollar mark, hitting a new record low. The rupee has declined by nearly 5.2% against the dollar since the Iran-US conflict began in late February. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs...

India’s Rising Fertiliser Import Bill Amid West Asia Conflict: Causes, Challenges and Economic Impact

Context Fertiliser imports are becoming a major economic and strategic concern for India due to rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia, supply disruptions, and currency depreciation. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 Current Status of Fertiliser Imports in India...

Ageing Population in India: Challenges, Elderly Care Initiatives and Way Forward

Context Kerala has set up India's first dedicated Department for the Welfare of Elderly People, signalling a proactive response to India's rapidly ageing demography. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 Status of the Elderly Population in India Indicator Data...

Sedition Law in India Explained: Supreme Court Ruling, BNS Section 152, Key Cases & Debate 2026

Context The Supreme Court permitted pending sedition-related cases under Section 124A of the IPC to continue if the accused agrees, despite the earlier suspension of the provision during constitutional scrutiny. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 An overview of...

Earth’s Outer Core Flow Reversal Explained: Scientists Discover Sudden Magnetic Shift Beneath Pacific Ocean

Context Researchers discovered that molten iron flow in Earth’s outer core beneath the Pacific Ocean reversed direction around 2010, revealing unexpected changes deep inside Earth. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 New Findings on Earth’s Outer Core First Flow...

Sansad Ratna Awards 2026: Full Winners List, Selection Process, Significance and Key Highlights

The Sansad Ratna Awards 2026 have been announced, recognising some of India’s best-performing Members of Parliament (MPs) and Parliamentary Standing Committees for their exceptional contribution to parliamentary democracy. This year, the prestigious parliamentary honour has been awarded to 12 MPs...