UPSC Current Affairs 7 May 2026 | Daily News Analysis

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Nicobar gram sabhas signed off on infra project without 50% quorum, Pg1

Andaman & Nicobar administration bypassed FRA quorum norms for ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar project, raising tribal consent concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Nicobar gram sabhas signed off on infra project without 50% quorum, Pg1

Andaman & Nicobar administration bypassed FRA quorum norms for ₹92,000-crore Great Nicobar project, raising tribal consent concerns.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

Study reveals rising consumption inequality in India, driven by urban-rural divide and non-food expenditure disparities, challenging official narratives.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

Study reveals rising consumption inequality in India, driven by urban-rural divide and non-food expenditure disparities, challenging official narratives.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system, Pg6

India's healthcare faces critical specialist shortages in rural areas despite increased medical seats, highlighting structural deficits and flawed budgetary focus.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government Budgeting

Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system, Pg6

India's healthcare faces critical specialist shortages in rural areas despite increased medical seats, highlighting structural deficits and flawed budgetary focus.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

When does a CM cease to hold office?, Pg8

Analyzing Governor's power to remove CM, floor tests, and Assembly tenure amidst West Bengal election dispute.

When does a CM cease to hold office?, Pg8

Analyzing Governor's power to remove CM, floor tests, and Assembly tenure amidst West Bengal election dispute.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

CJI’s role in CEC, EC appointments was temporary, pending new law: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court reviews petitions challenging CEC and EC appointment law, questioning executive's control over Election Commission appointments after Anoop Baranwal case.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

CJI’s role in CEC, EC appointments was temporary, pending new law: SC, Pg10

Supreme Court reviews petitions challenging CEC and EC appointment law, questioning executive's control over Election Commission appointments after Anoop Baranwal case.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

CBI conducts searches in ‘cyberslavery’ case; 1 held, Pg10

CBI busts international human trafficking ring, rescuing Indians forced into 'cyberslavery' in Myanmar and Cambodia, one arrested in Lucknow.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with Terrorism

CBI conducts searches in ‘cyberslavery’ case; 1 held, Pg10

CBI busts international human trafficking ring, rescuing Indians forced into 'cyberslavery' in Myanmar and Cambodia, one arrested in Lucknow.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Vietnam major pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says Modi as defence, rare-earth ties renewed, Pg10

India-Vietnam ties elevated to 'enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership,' focusing on defence, digital payments, and rare earth minerals cooperation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Vietnam major pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says Modi as defence, rare-earth ties renewed, Pg10

India-Vietnam ties elevated to 'enhanced comprehensive strategic partnership,' focusing on defence, digital payments, and rare earth minerals cooperation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

India's inaugural Big Cat Summit in June to adopt 'Delhi Declaration' for global big cat conservation with 95 nations participating.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

India's inaugural Big Cat Summit in June to adopt 'Delhi Declaration' for global big cat conservation with 95 nations participating.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools, Pg12

Education Ministry mandates School Management Committees (SMCs) nationwide, empowering local bodies with financial and operational control aligning with NEP 2020.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools, Pg12

Education Ministry mandates School Management Committees (SMCs) nationwide, empowering local bodies with financial and operational control aligning with NEP 2020.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Underground infra to air defence, armed forces fast-track priorities, Pg1

Armed forces bolster defence capabilities with underground infrastructure, advanced air defence systems, and counter-drone technology after Operation Sindoor.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Underground infra to air defence, armed forces fast-track priorities, Pg1

Armed forces bolster defence capabilities with underground infrastructure, advanced air defence systems, and counter-drone technology after Operation Sindoor.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rusty-spotted, among tiniest wildcat species, sighted close to Delhi, Pg1

Rare rusty-spotted cat, 'Near Threatened' species, sighted breeding near Delhi, indicating Aravallis' biodiversity importance despite urbanization.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Rusty-spotted, among tiniest wildcat species, sighted close to Delhi, Pg1

Rare rusty-spotted cat, 'Near Threatened' species, sighted breeding near Delhi, indicating Aravallis' biodiversity importance despite urbanization.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

News Analysis

Nicobar gram sabhas signed off on infra project without 50% quorum, Pg1

Nicobar gram sabhas signed off on infra project without 50% quorum, Pg1

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

Understanding inequality in India’s growth story, Pg6

Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system, Pg6

Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system, Pg6

When does a CM cease to hold office?, Pg8

When does a CM cease to hold office?, Pg8

CJI’s role in CEC, EC appointments was temporary, pending new law: SC, Pg10

CJI’s role in CEC, EC appointments was temporary, pending new law: SC, Pg10

CBI conducts searches in ‘cyberslavery’ case; 1 held, Pg10

CBI conducts searches in ‘cyberslavery’ case; 1 held, Pg10

Vietnam major pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says Modi as defence, rare-earth ties renewed, Pg10

Vietnam major pillar of India’s Act East Policy, says Modi as defence, rare-earth ties renewed, Pg10

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

India to host first Big Cat Summit in June; 95 countries set to participate, Pg12

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools, Pg12

Centre mandates local committees to oversee and govern schools, Pg12

Underground infra to air defence, armed forces fast-track priorities, Pg1

Underground infra to air defence, armed forces fast-track priorities, Pg1

Rusty-spotted, among tiniest wildcat species, sighted close to Delhi, Pg1

Rusty-spotted, among tiniest wildcat species, sighted close to Delhi, Pg1

Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline, Pg12

Amid disruptions, a timely lifeline, Pg12

Operation Sindoor's key lesson: Future conflicts will not resemble the past, Pg12

Operation Sindoor's key lesson: Future conflicts will not resemble the past, Pg12

How hantavirus is deadlier than Covid, but slower, Pg15

How hantavirus is deadlier than Covid, but slower, Pg15

With 12 plants in phase one, India's chip-making mission sets sights on next frontier, Pg15

With 12 plants in phase one, India's chip-making mission sets sights on next frontier, Pg15

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