UPSC Current Affairs 8 March 2026

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

LPG prices surge by ₹60 amid West Asia crisis, impacting households and triggering political backlash over inflation concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

LPG prices surge by ₹60 amid West Asia crisis, impacting households and triggering political backlash over inflation concerns.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Experts advocate abdominal obesity as vital sign for Asian Indians due to rising metabolic diseases and inadequate BMI assessment.

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

‘Pyramids’ of plastic in earth’s future, first study of its kind finds, Pg14

Plastic waste to outweigh Great Pyramid 2,000 times by 2050, study reveals; only 9% recycled globally.

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

‘Pyramids’ of plastic in earth’s future, first study of its kind finds, Pg14

Plastic waste to outweigh Great Pyramid 2,000 times by 2050, study reveals; only 9% recycled globally.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Two biomarkers point to swab test for schizophrenia, Pg14

Scientists identify Sp4 mRNA and HSP60 protein biomarkers in cheek swabs, offering non-invasive schizophrenia diagnosis and symptom severity assessment.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Two biomarkers point to swab test for schizophrenia, Pg14

Scientists identify Sp4 mRNA and HSP60 protein biomarkers in cheek swabs, offering non-invasive schizophrenia diagnosis and symptom severity assessment.

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

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Scientists convert carrot waste into edible material using fungi, paving the way for sustainable food production and waste reduction.

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

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Scientists convert carrot waste into edible material using fungi, paving the way for sustainable food production and waste reduction.

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

Supertough bug may also survive colliding worlds, Pg14

Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria survives extreme pressure, bolstering panspermia theory and expanding possibilities for extraterrestrial life search.

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

Supertough bug may also survive colliding worlds, Pg14

Deinococcus radiodurans bacteria survives extreme pressure, bolstering panspermia theory and expanding possibilities for extraterrestrial life search.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How does Canada’s uranium deal help India?, Pg15

India secures energy future with $2.6 billion uranium deal with Canada, bolstering nuclear power capacity amidst ambitious expansion plans.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How does Canada’s uranium deal help India?, Pg15

India secures energy future with $2.6 billion uranium deal with Canada, bolstering nuclear power capacity amidst ambitious expansion plans.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

What is the state of the environment in India?, Pg15

CSE report reveals alarming rise in extreme weather events, human-animal conflict, and air pollution impacting millions across India.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

What is the state of the environment in India?, Pg15

CSE report reveals alarming rise in extreme weather events, human-animal conflict, and air pollution impacting millions across India.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why does the Strait of Hormuz’s closure matter?, Pg15

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global oil supply; India seeks alternative LNG sources amid rising tensions and insurance costs.

GS 1: World GeographyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why does the Strait of Hormuz’s closure matter?, Pg15

Strait of Hormuz closure disrupts global oil supply; India seeks alternative LNG sources amid rising tensions and insurance costs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Government plans graded social media restrictions for children, rejecting outright bans amid global debate on digital safety and rights.

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

Iran ship in Kochi dock: Jaishankar says 'humane... we did the right thing', Pg3

India allows Iranian ship to dock in Kochi on humanitarian grounds amidst US-Iran tensions, says Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue.

Iran ship in Kochi dock: Jaishankar says 'humane... we did the right thing', Pg3

India allows Iranian ship to dock in Kochi on humanitarian grounds amidst US-Iran tensions, says Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

NITI Aayog study reveals PMJAY beneficiaries in private hospitals face ₹54K out-of-pocket expenses, double that of public facilities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

NITI Aayog study reveals PMJAY beneficiaries in private hospitals face ₹54K out-of-pocket expenses, double that of public facilities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Punjab's new industrial policy 2026 offers wage support, capital subsidy, and night shifts for women with safety measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Punjab's new industrial policy 2026 offers wage support, capital subsidy, and night shifts for women with safety measures.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

EPFO approves auto-settlement for inoperative accounts up to ₹1,000, benefiting 1.33 lakh members via Aadhaar-linked transfers.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural ProduceGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

West Asia conflict puts $11.8 bn worth of farm exports at risk: GTRI, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens $11.8 billion Indian agricultural exports, disrupting shipping and raising insurance costs, impacting key commodities like rice and spices.

West Asia conflict puts $11.8 bn worth of farm exports at risk: GTRI, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens $11.8 billion Indian agricultural exports, disrupting shipping and raising insurance costs, impacting key commodities like rice and spices.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

ASIAN AUTO EXPORTS MAY TAKE A HIT, Pg16

Geopolitical Tensions Threaten Asian Auto Exports: Iran-Israel conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, impacting billions in car shipments to West Asia.

ASIAN AUTO EXPORTS MAY TAKE A HIT, Pg16

Geopolitical Tensions Threaten Asian Auto Exports: Iran-Israel conflict disrupts Strait of Hormuz, impacting billions in car shipments to West Asia.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Green ammonia, methanol get new standards: Govt, Pg16

India sets green ammonia, methanol standards to boost green hydrogen trade under National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched January 4, 2023.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Green ammonia, methanol get new standards: Govt, Pg16

India sets green ammonia, methanol standards to boost green hydrogen trade under National Green Hydrogen Mission, launched January 4, 2023.

News Analysis

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

Amid West Asia crisis, cooking gas prices raised, Pg1

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

Consider abdominal obesity a vital sign in Asian Indians: study, Pg12

‘Pyramids’ of plastic in earth’s future, first study of its kind finds, Pg14

‘Pyramids’ of plastic in earth’s future, first study of its kind finds, Pg14

Two biomarkers point to swab test for schizophrenia, Pg14

Two biomarkers point to swab test for schizophrenia, Pg14

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Turning carrot waste into edible material again, Pg14

Supertough bug may also survive colliding worlds, Pg14

Supertough bug may also survive colliding worlds, Pg14

How does Canada’s uranium deal help India?, Pg15

How does Canada’s uranium deal help India?, Pg15

What is the state of the environment in India?, Pg15

What is the state of the environment in India?, Pg15

Why does the Strait of Hormuz’s closure matter?, Pg15

Why does the Strait of Hormuz’s closure matter?, Pg15

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Govt looks at nuanced, graded age-based restrictions on social media for children, Pg3

Iran ship in Kochi dock: Jaishankar says 'humane... we did the right thing', Pg3

Iran ship in Kochi dock: Jaishankar says 'humane... we did the right thing', Pg3

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

Study: Rs 54K expenses per hospitalisation in pvt facilities under PMJAY, Pg12

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Wage support, night shift for women: Punjab unveils new industrial policy, Pg12

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

Auto-settlement okayed by EPFO: What is the status of inoperative accounts?, Pg16

West Asia conflict puts $11.8 bn worth of farm exports at risk: GTRI, Pg16

West Asia conflict puts $11.8 bn worth of farm exports at risk: GTRI, Pg16

ASIAN AUTO EXPORTS MAY TAKE A HIT, Pg16

ASIAN AUTO EXPORTS MAY TAKE A HIT, Pg16

Green ammonia, methanol get new standards: Govt, Pg16

Green ammonia, methanol get new standards: Govt, Pg16

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