UPSC Current Affairs 11 April 2026

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Great Nicobar Island development plan targets tourism, faces tribal challenges over forest rights and environmental impact, population displacement, and ecological concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Great Nicobar Island development plan targets tourism, faces tribal challenges over forest rights and environmental impact, population displacement, and ecological concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

VBSA Bill faces scrutiny over centralization, autonomy, and equity concerns; Joint Parliamentary Committee reviews proposed amendments for inclusive higher education governance.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

VBSA Bill faces scrutiny over centralization, autonomy, and equity concerns; Joint Parliamentary Committee reviews proposed amendments for inclusive higher education governance.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Bolstering deterrence through submarine dominance, Pg6

INS Aridhaman Commissioned: India Bolsters Nuclear Triad, Enhances Maritime Deterrence Amidst Rising Indian Ocean Tensions and evolving warfare strategies.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Bolstering deterrence through submarine dominance, Pg6

INS Aridhaman Commissioned: India Bolsters Nuclear Triad, Enhances Maritime Deterrence Amidst Rising Indian Ocean Tensions and evolving warfare strategies.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Rebuilding ties, Pg6

India shifts policy, re-engages with Turkiye and Azerbaijan after diplomatic freeze post-Operation Sindoor, signaling pragmatic recalibration amidst global conflicts.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Rebuilding ties, Pg6

India shifts policy, re-engages with Turkiye and Azerbaijan after diplomatic freeze post-Operation Sindoor, signaling pragmatic recalibration amidst global conflicts.

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

ISRO completes second airdrop test for Gaganyaan, Pg8

ISRO successfully conducts second airdrop test (IADT-02) for Gaganyaan mission, simulating crew module recovery with Indian Navy's coordination.

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

ISRO completes second airdrop test for Gaganyaan, Pg8

ISRO successfully conducts second airdrop test (IADT-02) for Gaganyaan mission, simulating crew module recovery with Indian Navy's coordination.

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

Marco Rubio to visit India in May to strengthen ties, Pg10

Marco Rubio's India visit aims to solidify ties amid trade disagreements and geopolitical tensions, focusing on trade, defense, and Quad cooperation.

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

Marco Rubio to visit India in May to strengthen ties, Pg10

Marco Rubio's India visit aims to solidify ties amid trade disagreements and geopolitical tensions, focusing on trade, defense, and Quad cooperation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Deep concern over civilian casualties: India on Lebanon under Israeli fire, Pg3

India expresses concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon, aiming to restore diplomatic balance amidst escalating Israeli-Hezbollah conflict.

Deep concern over civilian casualties: India on Lebanon under Israeli fire, Pg3

India expresses concern over civilian casualties in Lebanon, aiming to restore diplomatic balance amidst escalating Israeli-Hezbollah conflict.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

ISI-BKI 'espionage' network targeting defence hubs busted, Pg8

ISI-backed terror module busted in Delhi; 11 arrested for espionage, arms smuggling, and planning attacks on security installations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Linkages of Organized Crime with TerrorismGS 3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

ISI-BKI 'espionage' network targeting defence hubs busted, Pg8

ISI-backed terror module busted in Delhi; 11 arrested for espionage, arms smuggling, and planning attacks on security installations.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 2: Poverty and HungerGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

LPG price surge threatens nutrition security; healthy diets become unaffordable for 62% of Indians amid West Asia crisis.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 2: Poverty and HungerGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

LPG price surge threatens nutrition security; healthy diets become unaffordable for 62% of Indians amid West Asia crisis.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

A new measure reframes heat crisis, Pg12

New study reveals lower wet-bulb temperature thresholds, impacting India's heat action plans and urban resilience strategies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

A new measure reframes heat crisis, Pg12

New study reveals lower wet-bulb temperature thresholds, impacting India's heat action plans and urban resilience strategies.

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

The strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide, Pg13

Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy supply; Iran leverages strategic position amid conflict, impacting India's security and economy.

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

The strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide, Pg13

Strait of Hormuz crisis disrupts global energy supply; Iran leverages strategic position amid conflict, impacting India's security and economy.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway's underpass facilitates safe passage for elephants, jackals, and deer, showcasing successful wildlife-infrastructure integration before inauguration.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway's underpass facilitates safe passage for elephants, jackals, and deer, showcasing successful wildlife-infrastructure integration before inauguration.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

How the war will hit India’s growth, and your wallet, Pg17

World Bank forecasts India's GDP growth to dip below 7% due to Iran war impacting private consumption and investments.

How the war will hit India’s growth, and your wallet, Pg17

World Bank forecasts India's GDP growth to dip below 7% due to Iran war impacting private consumption and investments.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Difficult to replace the Gulf as a supply source, Pg17

US-Iran ceasefire fragile amidst attacks; energy expert suggests Gulf oil irreplaceable despite conflicts, proposes Hormuz transit toll for stability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

Difficult to replace the Gulf as a supply source, Pg17

US-Iran ceasefire fragile amidst attacks; energy expert suggests Gulf oil irreplaceable despite conflicts, proposes Hormuz transit toll for stability.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Anthropic weighs building its own AI chips amid crunch, Pg21

Anthropic explores AI chip design amidst shortage; Mythos model raises cybersecurity concerns, prompting government and industry briefings on vulnerabilities.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Anthropic weighs building its own AI chips amid crunch, Pg21

Anthropic explores AI chip design amidst shortage; Mythos model raises cybersecurity concerns, prompting government and industry briefings on vulnerabilities.

GS 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

Govt defers power plant maintenance amid gas shortage, Pg21

India postpones maintenance of 10 GW coal power plants amid West Asia crisis, aims to add 22 GW capacity soon.

GS 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

Govt defers power plant maintenance amid gas shortage, Pg21

India postpones maintenance of 10 GW coal power plants amid West Asia crisis, aims to add 22 GW capacity soon.

News Analysis

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

Draft master plan for Great Nicobar Island projects tourism as primary growth driver, Pg1

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

An alternative to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhisthan Bill, Pg6

Bolstering deterrence through submarine dominance, Pg6

Bolstering deterrence through submarine dominance, Pg6

Rebuilding ties, Pg6

Rebuilding ties, Pg6

ISRO completes second airdrop test for Gaganyaan, Pg8

ISRO completes second airdrop test for Gaganyaan, Pg8

Marco Rubio to visit India in May to strengthen ties, Pg10

Marco Rubio to visit India in May to strengthen ties, Pg10

Deep concern over civilian casualties: India on Lebanon under Israeli fire, Pg3

Deep concern over civilian casualties: India on Lebanon under Israeli fire, Pg3

ISI-BKI 'espionage' network targeting defence hubs busted, Pg8

ISI-BKI 'espionage' network targeting defence hubs busted, Pg8

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

LPG shock could impact nutrition outcomes, Pg12

A new measure reframes heat crisis, Pg12

A new measure reframes heat crisis, Pg12

The strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide, Pg13

The strait of high stakes, where law and leverage collide, Pg13

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

Delhi-Dehradun Expressway: Critical underpass records its first wildlife movement, Pg14

How the war will hit India’s growth, and your wallet, Pg17

How the war will hit India’s growth, and your wallet, Pg17

Difficult to replace the Gulf as a supply source, Pg17

Difficult to replace the Gulf as a supply source, Pg17

Anthropic weighs building its own AI chips amid crunch, Pg21

Anthropic weighs building its own AI chips amid crunch, Pg21

Govt defers power plant maintenance amid gas shortage, Pg21

Govt defers power plant maintenance amid gas shortage, Pg21

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