UPSC Current Affairs 11 May 2026 | Daily News Analysis

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

Cost to access, Pg8

Labour Ministry's free health check-up for workers faces access challenges, excluding informal sector and neglecting occupational hazards.

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

Cost to access, Pg8

Labour Ministry's free health check-up for workers faces access challenges, excluding informal sector and neglecting occupational hazards.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

India and South Korea launch KIND-X defence innovation platform to boost collaboration in R&D, co-production, and technology transfer.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

India and South Korea launch KIND-X defence innovation platform to boost collaboration in R&D, co-production, and technology transfer.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

Prevalence of fake currency still a reality post-demonetisation, Pg9

NCRB data reveals ₹54.61 crore in fake currency seized in 2024, exposing demonetization's limited impact on curbing counterfeit notes.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Money Laundering and its Prevention

Prevalence of fake currency still a reality post-demonetisation, Pg9

NCRB data reveals ₹54.61 crore in fake currency seized in 2024, exposing demonetization's limited impact on curbing counterfeit notes.

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

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

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

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Delhi grapples with intensifying heatwaves due to urbanization, demanding sustainable solutions and social protection measures to mitigate economic and ecological impacts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Governor’s role in govt. formation, Pg10

Analyzing Governor's discretionary powers in government formation amidst hung assembly scenarios, highlighting constitutional provisions, commission recommendations, and potential reforms.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Governor’s role in govt. formation, Pg10

Analyzing Governor's discretionary powers in government formation amidst hung assembly scenarios, highlighting constitutional provisions, commission recommendations, and potential reforms.

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 3: Investment Models

CII says private sector capex grew by 67% in September 2025, Pg12

CII reports 67% surge in private sector capex, urges industry support amid West Asia crisis, contradicting government concerns.

CII says private sector capex grew by 67% in September 2025, Pg12

CII reports 67% surge in private sector capex, urges industry support amid West Asia crisis, contradicting government concerns.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-Trinidad pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots: Jaishankar, Pg13

India-Trinidad archival pact empowers diaspora to trace roots; Jaishankar highlights Girmitya legacy, OCI card expansion.

GS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Modern HistoryPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India-Trinidad pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots: Jaishankar, Pg13

India-Trinidad archival pact empowers diaspora to trace roots; Jaishankar highlights Girmitya legacy, OCI card expansion.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

‘Maritime security is of primordial importance to Indian Ocean Region’, Pg14

India to prioritize maritime security amidst West Asia tensions during its IORA chairmanship, focusing on economic and safety concerns.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

‘Maritime security is of primordial importance to Indian Ocean Region’, Pg14

India to prioritize maritime security amidst West Asia tensions during its IORA chairmanship, focusing on economic and safety concerns.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Earth's homogeneous accretion confirmed: Study reveals planet formed almost exclusively from inner solar system materials, simplifying planet formation theories.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 1: Salient Features of World's Physical Geography

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Earth's homogeneous accretion confirmed: Study reveals planet formed almost exclusively from inner solar system materials, simplifying planet formation theories.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Govt targets homegrown AI systems for defence sector, Pg5

India prioritizes indigenous AI for defense amid geopolitical tensions, aiming for strategic autonomy and countering reliance on foreign technologies.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Govt targets homegrown AI systems for defence sector, Pg5

India prioritizes indigenous AI for defense amid geopolitical tensions, aiming for strategic autonomy and countering reliance on foreign technologies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Judicial reform shouldn't stop at SC, Pg14

Supreme Court gets four new judges amidst rising caseload; structural reforms urged for comprehensive judicial efficiency and reduced pendency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Judicial reform shouldn't stop at SC, Pg14

Supreme Court gets four new judges amidst rising caseload; structural reforms urged for comprehensive judicial efficiency and reduced pendency.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

From women in panchayats, message for Parliament, Pg15

Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative empowers women, localizes SDGs, and fosters gender equality through grassroots governance and inclusive leadership.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

From women in panchayats, message for Parliament, Pg15

Women-Friendly Gram Panchayat initiative empowers women, localizes SDGs, and fosters gender equality through grassroots governance and inclusive leadership.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Plea bargaining, a reform new criminal laws missed, Pg15

Experts call for reforms in India's plea bargaining system to reduce case pendency and ensure fair trials.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Plea bargaining, a reform new criminal laws missed, Pg15

Experts call for reforms in India's plea bargaining system to reduce case pendency and ensure fair trials.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

EVs in India have moved on subsidies. Delhi policy shows clearer path, Pg15

Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 proposes phasing out ICE vehicles; CAFE-3 norms revision faces delays, hindering India's electrification goals.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

EVs in India have moved on subsidies. Delhi policy shows clearer path, Pg15

Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 proposes phasing out ICE vehicles; CAFE-3 norms revision faces delays, hindering India's electrification goals.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: E Governance

Who counts India's road accident deaths, why data see discrepancies, Pg17

Data discrepancies plague India's road accident statistics despite e-DAR initiative, raising concerns over accuracy and policy effectiveness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: E Governance

Who counts India's road accident deaths, why data see discrepancies, Pg17

Data discrepancies plague India's road accident statistics despite e-DAR initiative, raising concerns over accuracy and policy effectiveness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

India risks missing cervical cancer elimination targets due to low HPV vaccine coverage, widening inequality gap with high-income nations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health Sector

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

India risks missing cervical cancer elimination targets due to low HPV vaccine coverage, widening inequality gap with high-income nations.

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Cost to access, Pg8

Cost to access, Pg8

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

Advancing India-South Korea defence innovation ties, Pg8

Prevalence of fake currency still a reality post-demonetisation, Pg9

Prevalence of fake currency still a reality post-demonetisation, Pg9

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

What measures are needed to address Delhi’s heat crisis?, Pg10

Governor’s role in govt. formation, Pg10

Governor’s role in govt. formation, Pg10

CII says private sector capex grew by 67% in September 2025, Pg12

CII says private sector capex grew by 67% in September 2025, Pg12

India-Trinidad pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots: Jaishankar, Pg13

India-Trinidad pact to help diaspora trace ancestral roots: Jaishankar, Pg13

‘Maritime security is of primordial importance to Indian Ocean Region’, Pg14

‘Maritime security is of primordial importance to Indian Ocean Region’, Pg14

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Homogeneous accretion, PgII

Govt targets homegrown AI systems for defence sector, Pg5

Govt targets homegrown AI systems for defence sector, Pg5

Judicial reform shouldn't stop at SC, Pg14

Judicial reform shouldn't stop at SC, Pg14

From women in panchayats, message for Parliament, Pg15

From women in panchayats, message for Parliament, Pg15

Plea bargaining, a reform new criminal laws missed, Pg15

Plea bargaining, a reform new criminal laws missed, Pg15

EVs in India have moved on subsidies. Delhi policy shows clearer path, Pg15

EVs in India have moved on subsidies. Delhi policy shows clearer path, Pg15

Who counts India's road accident deaths, why data see discrepancies, Pg17

Who counts India's road accident deaths, why data see discrepancies, Pg17

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

With low HPV vaccine cover, India may miss targets, Pg20

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