UPSC Current Affairs 15 May 2026 | Daily News Analysis

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

From PCOS to PMOS: understanding the reasons for name change, Pg2

PCOS Rebranded as PMOS: Aims to broaden diagnostic criteria, reduce stigma, and improve women's healthcare by 2028.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

From PCOS to PMOS: understanding the reasons for name change, Pg2

PCOS Rebranded as PMOS: Aims to broaden diagnostic criteria, reduce stigma, and improve women's healthcare by 2028.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Cooling doctrine, Pg10

India needs a national cooling doctrine ensuring safe indoor temperatures as a public health entitlement, focusing on sustainable solutions.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Cooling doctrine, Pg10

India needs a national cooling doctrine ensuring safe indoor temperatures as a public health entitlement, focusing on sustainable solutions.

GS 2: PolityGS 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 Interests

The Iran war, India’s strategic autonomy challenges, Pg10

Iran war challenges India's strategic autonomy amid US unilateralism, testing foreign policy agility and diversification efforts with Europe.

GS 2: PolityGS 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 Interests

The Iran war, India’s strategic autonomy challenges, Pg10

Iran war challenges India's strategic autonomy amid US unilateralism, testing foreign policy agility and diversification efforts with Europe.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12

PLFS 2025 reveals India's Labour Force Participation Rate at 59% with declining youth unemployment, improved female participation, and wage growth.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12

PLFS 2025 reveals India's Labour Force Participation Rate at 59% with declining youth unemployment, improved female participation, and wage growth.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Capital flight and pressure on the rupee, Pg12

Capital flight threatens Indian Rupee amidst global uncertainty; RBI interventions and import duties on gold prove insufficient to resolve vulnerabilities.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Capital flight and pressure on the rupee, Pg12

Capital flight threatens Indian Rupee amidst global uncertainty; RBI interventions and import duties on gold prove insufficient to resolve vulnerabilities.

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 Interests

India backs two-state solution for Palestine issue, says Jaishankar at BRICS meeting, Pg14

Jaishankar reaffirms India's commitment to two-state solution for Palestine, urges dialogue amidst BRICS ministerial meet, addressing regional conflicts.

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 Interests

India backs two-state solution for Palestine issue, says Jaishankar at BRICS meeting, Pg14

Jaishankar reaffirms India's commitment to two-state solution for Palestine, urges dialogue amidst BRICS ministerial meet, addressing regional conflicts.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Supreme Court questions government's role in CEC/ECs appointment, emphasizing the need for an independent Election Commission for free and fair elections.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Supreme Court questions government's role in CEC/ECs appointment, emphasizing the need for an independent Election Commission for free and fair elections.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

Medical body urges Supreme Court intervention in NEET-UG exam irregularities due to NTA's systemic failures and digital breaches.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

Medical body urges Supreme Court intervention in NEET-UG exam irregularities due to NTA's systemic failures and digital breaches.

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

Iran listening, India says safe Hormuz key to economic health, Pg1

Jaishankar highlights Hormuz Strait's safety for global economy amidst vessel seizure and heightened tensions between Iran and US.

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

Iran listening, India says safe Hormuz key to economic health, Pg1

Jaishankar highlights Hormuz Strait's safety for global economy amidst vessel seizure and heightened tensions between Iran and US.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions the Election Commissioners' selection process, advocating for a neutral member to ensure impartiality and perceived independence.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Constitutional BodiesGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions the Election Commissioners' selection process, advocating for a neutral member to ensure impartiality and perceived independence.

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 Interests

Talking Trade, Tehran, Taiwan, Pg1

Xi warns Trump: Taiwan disagreement could trigger US-China conflict amid trade talk progress during Beijing summit.

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 Interests

Talking Trade, Tehran, Taiwan, Pg1

Xi warns Trump: Taiwan disagreement could trigger US-China conflict amid trade talk progress during Beijing summit.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

To attract foreign investors, Govt considers cut in withholding tax, Pg1

Government mulls withholding tax cut on bonds to lure foreign investors amid forex reserve concerns and geopolitical tensions.

To attract foreign investors, Govt considers cut in withholding tax, Pg1

Government mulls withholding tax cut on bonds to lure foreign investors amid forex reserve concerns and geopolitical tensions.

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

BRICS, Pg2

BRICS nations discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and call for de-escalation amid Iran-UAE distrust.

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

BRICS, Pg2

BRICS nations discuss West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz tensions, and call for de-escalation amid Iran-UAE distrust.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Now, hydrogen shuttle buses in Central Vista, Pg4

Delhi Metro to launch hydrogen-powered shuttle buses in Central Vista, promoting green transport and reducing reliance on private vehicles.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Now, hydrogen shuttle buses in Central Vista, Pg4

Delhi Metro to launch hydrogen-powered shuttle buses in Central Vista, promoting green transport and reducing reliance on private vehicles.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Centre to begin onion procurement today, 2 lakh tonne target set, Pg5

Centre initiates onion procurement drive with 2 lakh tonne target to stabilize prices and support farmers income.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Buffer Stocks and Food SecurityGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

Centre to begin onion procurement today, 2 lakh tonne target set, Pg5

Centre initiates onion procurement drive with 2 lakh tonne target to stabilize prices and support farmers income.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

Election Commission announces Phase 3 of Special Summary Revision (SIR) in 16 states, 3 UTs starting May 30.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Representation of the People's ActGS 1: Urbanization, Problems and Remedies

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

Election Commission announces Phase 3 of Special Summary Revision (SIR) in 16 states, 3 UTs starting May 30.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Jharkhand HC orders fresh probe into 260 custodial deaths, slams state for bypassing mandatory judicial inquiries, terming it 'administrative lawlessness'.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Jharkhand HC orders fresh probe into 260 custodial deaths, slams state for bypassing mandatory judicial inquiries, terming it 'administrative lawlessness'.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India needs to win back foreign investors. Three things to do, Pg10

India strategizes to regain foreign investor confidence amidst global economic shifts, proposing tax reforms and competitiveness boosts.

India needs to win back foreign investors. Three things to do, Pg10

India strategizes to regain foreign investor confidence amidst global economic shifts, proposing tax reforms and competitiveness boosts.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Health Sector

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGS 2: Health Sector

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Supreme Court champions women's reproductive rights, urging MTP Act amendment for late-term abortions based on psychological distress and autonomy.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

PCOS renamed to PMOS globally, reflecting its complex nature beyond ovaries, impacting diagnosis and treatment approaches.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Health SectorGS 1: Women and Women's Organizations

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

PCOS renamed to PMOS globally, reflecting its complex nature beyond ovaries, impacting diagnosis and treatment approaches.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

Anticipating El Niño's impact and potential fertilizer shortages due to geopolitical tensions, the government prohibits sugar exports until September 2026.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support PricesGS 3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

Anticipating El Niño's impact and potential fertilizer shortages due to geopolitical tensions, the government prohibits sugar exports until September 2026.

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

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From PCOS to PMOS: understanding the reasons for name change, Pg2

From PCOS to PMOS: understanding the reasons for name change, Pg2

​Cooling doctrine, Pg10

​Cooling doctrine, Pg10

The Iran war, India’s strategic autonomy challenges, Pg10

The Iran war, India’s strategic autonomy challenges, Pg10

India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12

India’s labour market shows gains, but challenges persist, Pg12

Capital flight and pressure on the rupee, Pg12

Capital flight and pressure on the rupee, Pg12

India backs two-state solution for Palestine issue, says Jaishankar at BRICS meeting, Pg14

India backs two-state solution for Palestine issue, says Jaishankar at BRICS meeting, Pg14

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

Free and fair elections are dependent on a truly independent poll body: SC, Pg15

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

NTA ignored SC directions to overhaul system after 2024 leak: medical body petition, Pg15

Iran listening, India says safe Hormuz key to economic health, Pg1

Iran listening, India says safe Hormuz key to economic health, Pg1

Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1

Why minister, why not a neutral person in panel to pick ECs: SC, Pg1

Talking Trade, Tehran, Taiwan, Pg1

Talking Trade, Tehran, Taiwan, Pg1

To attract foreign investors, Govt considers cut in withholding tax, Pg1

To attract foreign investors, Govt considers cut in withholding tax, Pg1

BRICS, Pg2

BRICS, Pg2

Now, hydrogen shuttle buses in Central Vista, Pg4

Now, hydrogen shuttle buses in Central Vista, Pg4

Centre to begin onion procurement today, 2 lakh tonne target set, Pg5

Centre to begin onion procurement today, 2 lakh tonne target set, Pg5

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

EC announces schedule for Phase 3 of SIR in 16 states, 3 UTs; process begins on May 30, Pg6

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

Custodial killings 'worst kind of crime': Fresh probe ordered in over 260 cases, Pg9

India needs to win back foreign investors. Three things to do, Pg10

India needs to win back foreign investors. Three things to do, Pg10

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

Court shows the way, law must follow, Pg11

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

What is PCOS and why does renaming it to PMOS matter?, Pg13

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

Behind govt ban on sugar exports: Iran war, El Niño, Pg13

PM's Europe trip: New alliances for new uncertainties, Pg13

PM's Europe trip: New alliances for new uncertainties, Pg13

Two India-bound LPG tankers cross Hormuz, Pg17

Two India-bound LPG tankers cross Hormuz, Pg17

How AI-focused GCCs are challenging traditional IT services, Pg17

How AI-focused GCCs are challenging traditional IT services, Pg17

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Cooling doctrine, Pg10

Cooling doctrine, Pg10