UPSC Current Affairs 5 April 2026

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

All States will benefit from proposed delimitation: PM, Pg1

PM Modi assures no Lok Sabha seat loss for states with stabilised populations, proposes increasing House size with women's reservation before 2029.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

All States will benefit from proposed delimitation: PM, Pg1

PM Modi assures no Lok Sabha seat loss for states with stabilised populations, proposes increasing House size with women's reservation before 2029.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Transgender activists challenge 2026 Amendment Act in Supreme Court, citing violation of self-identification rights and NALSA judgment.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Transgender activists challenge 2026 Amendment Act in Supreme Court, citing violation of self-identification rights and NALSA judgment.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

MoD backs indigenous 1,000-kg aerial bomb for IAF, Pg10

Defence Ministry approves indigenous development of 1,000-kg aerial bombs for IAF under 'Aatmanirbharta' initiative, planning procurement of 600 bombs.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

MoD backs indigenous 1,000-kg aerial bomb for IAF, Pg10

Defence Ministry approves indigenous development of 1,000-kg aerial bombs for IAF under 'Aatmanirbharta' initiative, planning procurement of 600 bombs.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

ISRO to test astronaut capability in a high altitude environment, Pg10

ISRO's Mission MITRA simulates spaceflight in Ladakh to assess astronaut performance under hypoxia, isolation, and low temperatures until April 9.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

ISRO to test astronaut capability in a high altitude environment, Pg10

ISRO's Mission MITRA simulates spaceflight in Ladakh to assess astronaut performance under hypoxia, isolation, and low temperatures until April 9.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Nuclear fusion cost models too optimistic to be viable: experts, Pg12

Nuclear fusion's economic viability questioned as experts find cost reduction models too optimistic, risking misallocation of climate mitigation funds.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Nuclear fusion cost models too optimistic to be viable: experts, Pg12

Nuclear fusion's economic viability questioned as experts find cost reduction models too optimistic, risking misallocation of climate mitigation funds.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: IT and Computers

‘Cloning’ hurdle skirted to perfectly copy quantum state, Pg12

Physicists circumvent 'no-cloning' theorem, achieving perfect quantum state copies via encryption, revolutionizing quantum computing and cloud storage possibilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: IT and Computers

‘Cloning’ hurdle skirted to perfectly copy quantum state, Pg12

Physicists circumvent 'no-cloning' theorem, achieving perfect quantum state copies via encryption, revolutionizing quantum computing and cloud storage possibilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New data explain how black holes have ‘forbidden masses’, Pg12

Scientists explain 'forbidden masses' of black holes through hierarchical mergers using gravitational wave data from Japan, Italy, and the U.S.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New data explain how black holes have ‘forbidden masses’, Pg12

Scientists explain 'forbidden masses' of black holes through hierarchical mergers using gravitational wave data from Japan, Italy, and the U.S.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Speeding up enzyme reactions in microbes using light, Pg12

Scientists are using light-activated enzymes in microbes to produce drugs and useful products, paving the way for large-scale chemical production.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Speeding up enzyme reactions in microbes using light, Pg12

Scientists are using light-activated enzymes in microbes to produce drugs and useful products, paving the way for large-scale chemical production.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?, Pg13

Trump threatens NATO exit amidst Iran war fallout, citing burden-sharing disputes and lack of support from European allies.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?, Pg13

Trump threatens NATO exit amidst Iran war fallout, citing burden-sharing disputes and lack of support from European allies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

What are the concerns over the FCRA Bill?, Pg13

FCRA Amendment Bill 2024 proposes stricter regulations on NGOs receiving foreign funds, raising concerns over government overreach and potential misuse.

What are the concerns over the FCRA Bill?, Pg13

FCRA Amendment Bill 2024 proposes stricter regulations on NGOs receiving foreign funds, raising concerns over government overreach and potential misuse.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Fishing boats docked, livelihoods at sea: War ripples in Mumbai, Goa, Pg3

Escalating Iran conflict forces evacuation of Indian fishermen; fuel prices surge impacting livelihoods in Goa and Mumbai.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Fishing boats docked, livelihoods at sea: War ripples in Mumbai, Goa, Pg3

Escalating Iran conflict forces evacuation of Indian fishermen; fuel prices surge impacting livelihoods in Goa and Mumbai.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Behind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9

Multi-crore fraud exposes collusion between bank officials, government employees, and private entities, siphoning public funds via fake FDs.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 4: Challenges of Corruption and Utilization of Public Funds

Behind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9

Multi-crore fraud exposes collusion between bank officials, government employees, and private entities, siphoning public funds via fake FDs.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Sabarimala: 9-judge bench to hear pleas from April 7, Pg10

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to re-examine Sabarimala case from April 7, focusing on constitutional questions regarding religious practices and rights.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Sabarimala: 9-judge bench to hear pleas from April 7, Pg10

Supreme Court's nine-judge bench to re-examine Sabarimala case from April 7, focusing on constitutional questions regarding religious practices and rights.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

In Ladakh, Gaganyatris to go through mental, physical tests, Pg10

ISRO's Mission MITRA in Ladakh to rigorously assess Gaganyatris' mental and physical resilience for the Gaganyaan mission, launching in 2027.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

In Ladakh, Gaganyatris to go through mental, physical tests, Pg10

ISRO's Mission MITRA in Ladakh to rigorously assess Gaganyatris' mental and physical resilience for the Gaganyaan mission, launching in 2027.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Increased coal reliance may lead to record solar curtailment amid West Asia gas supply constraints and rising summer power demand.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Increased coal reliance may lead to record solar curtailment amid West Asia gas supply constraints and rising summer power demand.

News Analysis

All States will benefit from proposed delimitation: PM, Pg1

All States will benefit from proposed delimitation: PM, Pg1

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

Threat to self-identification right: trans activists move SC, Pg1

MoD backs indigenous 1,000-kg aerial bomb for IAF, Pg10

MoD backs indigenous 1,000-kg aerial bomb for IAF, Pg10

ISRO to test astronaut capability in a high altitude environment, Pg10

ISRO to test astronaut capability in a high altitude environment, Pg10

Nuclear fusion cost models too optimistic to be viable: experts, Pg12

Nuclear fusion cost models too optimistic to be viable: experts, Pg12

‘Cloning’ hurdle skirted to perfectly copy quantum state, Pg12

‘Cloning’ hurdle skirted to perfectly copy quantum state, Pg12

New data explain how black holes have ‘forbidden masses’, Pg12

New data explain how black holes have ‘forbidden masses’, Pg12

Speeding up enzyme reactions in microbes using light, Pg12

Speeding up enzyme reactions in microbes using light, Pg12

Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?, Pg13

Why does Trump want to pull out of NATO?, Pg13

What are the concerns over the FCRA Bill?, Pg13

What are the concerns over the FCRA Bill?, Pg13

Fishing boats docked, livelihoods at sea: War ripples in Mumbai, Goa, Pg3

Fishing boats docked, livelihoods at sea: War ripples in Mumbai, Goa, Pg3

Behind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9

Behind multiple frauds, a common playbook: Govt funds, fake FDs, shell firms, Pg9

Sabarimala: 9-judge bench to hear pleas from April 7, Pg10

Sabarimala: 9-judge bench to hear pleas from April 7, Pg10

In Ladakh, Gaganyatris to go through mental, physical tests, Pg10

In Ladakh, Gaganyatris to go through mental, physical tests, Pg10

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

Why greater reliance on coal may spur record solar power curtailments, Pg11

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