UPSC Current Affairs 12 April 2026

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources

U.S., Iran hold direct negotiations in Pakistan as fragile truce holds, Pg1

U.S. and Iran engage in direct talks in Pakistan amidst fragile truce, addressing key disagreements over Strait of Hormuz.

U.S., Iran hold direct negotiations in Pakistan as fragile truce holds, Pg1

U.S. and Iran engage in direct talks in Pakistan amidst fragile truce, addressing key disagreements over Strait of Hormuz.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, U.S. to boost nuclear cooperation, explore LPG exports, Pg8

India and U.S. explore enhanced energy partnership focusing on nuclear cooperation, coal gasification, and U.S. LPG exports to bolster bilateral trade.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

India, U.S. to boost nuclear cooperation, explore LPG exports, Pg8

India and U.S. explore enhanced energy partnership focusing on nuclear cooperation, coal gasification, and U.S. LPG exports to bolster bilateral trade.

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

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Indian-born cheetah births four cubs in Kuno National Park, marking a milestone for Project Cheetah reintroduction efforts since 2022.

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

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Indian-born cheetah births four cubs in Kuno National Park, marking a milestone for Project Cheetah reintroduction efforts since 2022.

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

Device allows UTI diagnosis after single patient visit, Pg12

iPRISM, a new point-of-care platform, enables rapid UTI diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing within 90 minutes, improving treatment and stewardship.

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

Device allows UTI diagnosis after single patient visit, Pg12

iPRISM, a new point-of-care platform, enables rapid UTI diagnosis and antibiotic susceptibility testing within 90 minutes, improving treatment and stewardship.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Aluminium alternative emerges to costly catalysts in pharma, Pg12

Breakthrough research transforms aluminium into a viable catalyst, potentially revolutionizing pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries by reducing reliance on costly transition metals.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology DevelopmentGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Aluminium alternative emerges to costly catalysts in pharma, Pg12

Breakthrough research transforms aluminium into a viable catalyst, potentially revolutionizing pharmaceutical and agrochemical industries by reducing reliance on costly transition metals.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: IT and Computers

What is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model?, Pg13

Anthropic's Mythos AI model can detect hidden software vulnerabilities, raising cybersecurity concerns and prompting defensive initiatives like Project Glasswing.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber SecurityGS 3: IT and Computers

What is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model?, Pg13

Anthropic's Mythos AI model can detect hidden software vulnerabilities, raising cybersecurity concerns and prompting defensive initiatives like Project Glasswing.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Food Processing and Related Industries

Maggi to Maruti, war upends production schedules, retail prices, Pg3

West Asia war disrupts supply chains, causing Maggi pile-up, price hikes for Bisleri, Maruti, and impacting manufacturing activity.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Food Processing and Related Industries

Maggi to Maruti, war upends production schedules, retail prices, Pg3

West Asia war disrupts supply chains, causing Maggi pile-up, price hikes for Bisleri, Maruti, and impacting manufacturing activity.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Home Secy flags procedural lapses in extradition cases, Pg9

Home Secretary alerts states to extradition lapses, emphasizing 'Rule of Specialty' violations undermining international agreements and legal mandates.

Home Secy flags procedural lapses in extradition cases, Pg9

Home Secretary alerts states to extradition lapses, emphasizing 'Rule of Specialty' violations undermining international agreements and legal mandates.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

'Team Vance flew into Pak airbase, Iranians came in black, mourning', Pg14

US and Iranian officials meet in Islamabad for high-stakes talks to end six-week war, amidst tensions and demands.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

'Team Vance flew into Pak airbase, Iranians came in black, mourning', Pg14

US and Iranian officials meet in Islamabad for high-stakes talks to end six-week war, amidst tensions and demands.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Splashdown: Artemis II returns, Pg14

Artemis II capsule successfully splashes down in Pacific, marking first human lunar vicinity voyage in over 50 years.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Space Technology

Splashdown: Artemis II returns, Pg14

Artemis II capsule successfully splashes down in Pacific, marking first human lunar vicinity voyage in over 50 years.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Export duties on diesel, ATF hiked, Pg15

India hikes export duties on diesel and ATF to ensure domestic availability amidst global price surge post West Asia conflict.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Export duties on diesel, ATF hiked, Pg15

India hikes export duties on diesel and ATF to ensure domestic availability amidst global price surge post West Asia conflict.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'India working on incentive scheme for critical minerals', Pg15

India finalizes policy framework with incentives for critical mineral processing, prioritizing lithium and nickel for boosting domestic EV manufacturing.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'India working on incentive scheme for critical minerals', Pg15

India finalizes policy framework with incentives for critical mineral processing, prioritizing lithium and nickel for boosting domestic EV manufacturing.

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

Work resumes on Bhutan's hydro project funded by India, Pg15

India-funded Punatsangchhu-I hydropower project in Bhutan restarts after 7-year halt, boosting bilateral ties and energy cooperation.

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

Work resumes on Bhutan's hydro project funded by India, Pg15

India-funded Punatsangchhu-I hydropower project in Bhutan restarts after 7-year halt, boosting bilateral ties and energy cooperation.

News Analysis

U.S., Iran hold direct negotiations in Pakistan as fragile truce holds, Pg1

U.S., Iran hold direct negotiations in Pakistan as fragile truce holds, Pg1

India, U.S. to boost nuclear cooperation, explore LPG exports, Pg8

India, U.S. to boost nuclear cooperation, explore LPG exports, Pg8

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno, Pg10

Device allows UTI diagnosis after single patient visit, Pg12

Device allows UTI diagnosis after single patient visit, Pg12

Aluminium alternative emerges to costly catalysts in pharma, Pg12

Aluminium alternative emerges to costly catalysts in pharma, Pg12

What is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model?, Pg13

What is Anthropic’s Claude Mythos model?, Pg13

Maggi to Maruti, war upends production schedules, retail prices, Pg3

Maggi to Maruti, war upends production schedules, retail prices, Pg3

Home Secy flags procedural lapses in extradition cases, Pg9

Home Secy flags procedural lapses in extradition cases, Pg9

'Team Vance flew into Pak airbase, Iranians came in black, mourning', Pg14

'Team Vance flew into Pak airbase, Iranians came in black, mourning', Pg14

Splashdown: Artemis II returns, Pg14

Splashdown: Artemis II returns, Pg14

Export duties on diesel, ATF hiked, Pg15

Export duties on diesel, ATF hiked, Pg15

'India working on incentive scheme for critical minerals', Pg15

'India working on incentive scheme for critical minerals', Pg15

Work resumes on Bhutan's hydro project funded by India, Pg15

Work resumes on Bhutan's hydro project funded by India, Pg15

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