Current affairs

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...

Padma Awards 2026: Full List of Awardees as President Droupadi Murmu Presents Civilian Honours

President Droupadi Murmu conferred Padma Awards 2026 on 66 distinguished personalities during the first Civil Investiture Ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25, 2026. The prestigious civilian honours recognised contributions across art, sports, education, medicine, public affairs, literature, industry,...

Emerging Strategic Faultlines in India–US Relations

Context Recent developments, including U.S.–China rapprochement, differences over Russia, tariffs, and the West Asia crisis, have highlighted emerging faultlines in India–United States relations despite continued strategic cooperation. Read Also: UPSC Daily Current Affairs 2026 Structural Convergences Between India and U.S....