UPSC Current Affairs 9 May 2026 | Daily News Analysis

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

A watershed moment in India’s defence posture, Pg8

India's Operation Sindoor marks shift in defence doctrine, retaliating against cross-border terrorism with decisive military action and indigenous technology.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

A watershed moment in India’s defence posture, Pg8

India's Operation Sindoor marks shift in defence doctrine, retaliating against cross-border terrorism with decisive military action and indigenous technology.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The elephant in India’s data room, Pg8

India's fragmented data system leads to inefficiencies, costing 4-7% of welfare spending annually, hindering policy and economic growth.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

The elephant in India’s data room, Pg8

India's fragmented data system leads to inefficiencies, costing 4-7% of welfare spending annually, hindering policy and economic growth.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. court rules against 10% tariff, but no relief for traders, Pg10

U.S. court invalidates Trump's 10% tariff on global imports, citing unauthorized use of trade law, but appeal looms.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. court rules against 10% tariff, but no relief for traders, Pg10

U.S. court invalidates Trump's 10% tariff on global imports, citing unauthorized use of trade law, but appeal looms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10

Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Environmental Impact AssessmentGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10

Calcutta HC allows plea against Great Nicobar project, rejecting Centre's objections on locus standi and FRA violations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

NITI Aayog flags low student retention, learning outcomes, Pg12

NITI Aayog reveals alarming school dropout rates and learning deficits, advocating for composite schools and infrastructure upgrades to improve education quality.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Education Sector

NITI Aayog flags low student retention, learning outcomes, Pg12

NITI Aayog reveals alarming school dropout rates and learning deficits, advocating for composite schools and infrastructure upgrades to improve education quality.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

DRDO, IAF conduct maiden trial of TARA glide weapon, Pg12

DRDO and IAF successfully test TARA, India's first indigenous glide weapon system, enhancing precision strike capabilities from air.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their MandateGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

DRDO, IAF conduct maiden trial of TARA glide weapon, Pg12

DRDO and IAF successfully test TARA, India's first indigenous glide weapon system, enhancing precision strike capabilities from air.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS faces sharp contraction in scale and reach in 2025-26, with fewer workdays and income loss.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force, Pg12

Article analyzes how counterproliferation policies, marked by force and distrust, have ironically fueled nuclear ambitions instead of curbing them.

Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force, Pg12

Article analyzes how counterproliferation policies, marked by force and distrust, have ironically fueled nuclear ambitions instead of curbing them.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Armed Forces set new goals for 2047, draw insights from Sindoor, conflicts, Pg15

Armed Forces envision 2047 goals: combat readiness, indigenous tech, cyber defense, and military diplomacy enhancements for national security.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Armed Forces set new goals for 2047, draw insights from Sindoor, conflicts, Pg15

Armed Forces envision 2047 goals: combat readiness, indigenous tech, cyber defense, and military diplomacy enhancements for national security.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPRGS 2: Health Sector

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch triggers 75% surge in GLP-1 drug sales, democratizing access and reshaping market dynamics.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPRGS 2: Health Sector

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch triggers 75% surge in GLP-1 drug sales, democratizing access and reshaping market dynamics.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320 kmph, Pg19

India's bullet train project progresses with Japanese collaboration, indigenous manufacturing, and advanced engineering, targeting 2029 completion for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320 kmph, Pg19

India's bullet train project progresses with Japanese collaboration, indigenous manufacturing, and advanced engineering, targeting 2029 completion for Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Why India should brace for new US tariffs before July, Pg23

US court ruling against Trump-era tariffs may trigger new trade actions impacting India-US trade deal before July.

Why India should brace for new US tariffs before July, Pg23

US court ruling against Trump-era tariffs may trigger new trade actions impacting India-US trade deal before July.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Sebi proposes overhaul of buyback framework, Pg23

SEBI proposes revamped buyback framework, reintroducing open market share buybacks via exchanges with shortened 66-day execution timelines.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Sebi proposes overhaul of buyback framework, Pg23

SEBI proposes revamped buyback framework, reintroducing open market share buybacks via exchanges with shortened 66-day execution timelines.

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A watershed moment in India’s defence posture, Pg8

A watershed moment in India’s defence posture, Pg8

The elephant in India’s data room, Pg8

The elephant in India’s data room, Pg8

U.S. court rules against 10% tariff, but no relief for traders, Pg10

U.S. court rules against 10% tariff, but no relief for traders, Pg10

Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10

Calcutta HC rejects Centre’s objections to pleas against Great Nicobar project, Pg10

NITI Aayog flags low student retention, learning outcomes, Pg12

NITI Aayog flags low student retention, learning outcomes, Pg12

DRDO, IAF conduct maiden trial of TARA glide weapon, Pg12

DRDO, IAF conduct maiden trial of TARA glide weapon, Pg12

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

MGNREGS scale, workdays fell in 2025-26, finds study, Pg12

Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force, Pg12

Nuclear restraint hinges on diplomacy, not force, Pg12

Armed Forces set new goals for 2047, draw insights from Sindoor, conflicts, Pg15

Armed Forces set new goals for 2047, draw insights from Sindoor, conflicts, Pg15

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Semaglutide generics launch pushes sales of GLP-1 drugs by 75% in 1 month, Pg16

Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320 kmph, Pg19

Mumbai to Ahmedabad @ 320 kmph, Pg19

Why India should brace for new US tariffs before July, Pg23

Why India should brace for new US tariffs before July, Pg23

Sebi proposes overhaul of buyback framework, Pg23

Sebi proposes overhaul of buyback framework, Pg23

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