UPSC Current Affairs 22 March 2026

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 50%, Pg1

Petroleum Ministry increases commercial LPG allocation to states by 20%, raising total allocation to 50% for commercial establishments.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 50%, Pg1

Petroleum Ministry increases commercial LPG allocation to states by 20%, raising total allocation to 50% for commercial establishments.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

PM speaks with Iran President, pushes for secure shipping lanes, Pg1

PM Modi urges secure shipping lanes in Hormuz during call with Iranian President amid regional tensions and supply chain concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

PM speaks with Iran President, pushes for secure shipping lanes, Pg1

PM Modi urges secure shipping lanes in Hormuz during call with Iranian President amid regional tensions and supply chain concerns.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 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

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Trump considers 'winding down' Iran war amidst eased oil sanctions, while Iran claims attacks on US bases, escalating regional tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 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

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Trump considers 'winding down' Iran war amidst eased oil sanctions, while Iran claims attacks on US bases, escalating regional tensions.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Activists reject ‘inhumane’ transgender Act changes, Pg7

Activists denounce Transgender Act Amendment Bill 2024 as 'inhumane' and 'unconstitutional,' citing violation of self-perceived gender identity.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Pressure Groups and Formal or Informal AssociationsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

Activists reject ‘inhumane’ transgender Act changes, Pg7

Activists denounce Transgender Act Amendment Bill 2024 as 'inhumane' and 'unconstitutional,' citing violation of self-perceived gender identity.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 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

Refiners in India may restart buying oil from Iran, Pg7

Indian refiners poised to resume Iranian oil imports following US sanctions waiver amid global energy crunch due to US-Israeli war.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 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

Refiners in India may restart buying oil from Iran, Pg7

Indian refiners poised to resume Iranian oil imports following US sanctions waiver amid global energy crunch due to US-Israeli war.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7

Parliamentary panel directs Election Commission to protect genuine voters during electoral roll revisions, ensuring fair and inclusive process.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7

Parliamentary panel directs Election Commission to protect genuine voters during electoral roll revisions, ensuring fair and inclusive process.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Union govt. removes cap on airfares after 3 months, Pg7

Government removes airfare caps imposed in December, effective March 23, 2026, amidst rising ATF prices and operational challenges for airlines.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Union govt. removes cap on airfares after 3 months, Pg7

Government removes airfare caps imposed in December, effective March 23, 2026, amidst rising ATF prices and operational challenges for airlines.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

State cannot place ‘arbitrary ceiling’ on disability limits: SC, Pg9

Supreme Court rules states cannot set arbitrary disability ceilings for jobs, upholding rights of persons with disabilities.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

State cannot place ‘arbitrary ceiling’ on disability limits: SC, Pg9

Supreme Court rules states cannot set arbitrary disability ceilings for jobs, upholding rights of persons with disabilities.

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

Quantum test shows cause, effect need not follow a set order, Pg11

Quantum experiment demonstrates indefinite causal order, challenging traditional cause-and-effect relationships, potentially revolutionizing quantum technologies.

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

Quantum test shows cause, effect need not follow a set order, Pg11

Quantum experiment demonstrates indefinite causal order, challenging traditional cause-and-effect relationships, potentially revolutionizing quantum technologies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Safer Himalayan building codes delayed due to cost concerns, despite scientists' warnings of underestimated earthquake risks and potential structural damage.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Safer Himalayan building codes delayed due to cost concerns, despite scientists' warnings of underestimated earthquake risks and potential structural damage.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Antarctic ice core analysis reveals ocean cooling drove climate shifts, challenging greenhouse gas-centric models of Earth's long-term temperature regulation.

GS 1: Physical GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Antarctic ice core analysis reveals ocean cooling drove climate shifts, challenging greenhouse gas-centric models of Earth's long-term temperature regulation.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New reaction to recover Li from battery waste, Pg11

Halometallurgy: Innovative method recovers 96% lithium from Li-ion battery waste, enhancing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable recycling practices.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

New reaction to recover Li from battery waste, Pg11

Halometallurgy: Innovative method recovers 96% lithium from Li-ion battery waste, enhancing resource efficiency and promoting sustainable recycling practices.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

What did the SC say about paid maternity leave?, Pg12

Supreme Court strikes down discriminatory clause, grants 12 weeks paid maternity leave to all adoptive mothers, regardless of child's age.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

What did the SC say about paid maternity leave?, Pg12

Supreme Court strikes down discriminatory clause, grants 12 weeks paid maternity leave to all adoptive mothers, regardless of child's age.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why do electric vehicle batteries catch fire?, Pg12

Electric vehicle battery fires: Understanding thermal runaway, causes, and safety measures amidst rising concerns post-Indore incident.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why do electric vehicle batteries catch fire?, Pg12

Electric vehicle battery fires: Understanding thermal runaway, causes, and safety measures amidst rising concerns post-Indore incident.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Sri Lanka eyes Trincomalee project to ease energy woes, Pg14

Sri Lanka, India, and UAE collaborate to redevelop Trincomalee oil tank farms amidst global energy crisis, aiming for long-term energy security.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

Sri Lanka eyes Trincomalee project to ease energy woes, Pg14

Sri Lanka, India, and UAE collaborate to redevelop Trincomalee oil tank farms amidst global energy crisis, aiming for long-term energy security.

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

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

Iran's IRBM test targeting Diego Garcia signals expanded military capabilities and heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean region.

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

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

Iran's IRBM test targeting Diego Garcia signals expanded military capabilities and heightened tensions in the Indian Ocean region.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny: Centre to rationalize costs for projects exceeding Rs 100 crore amid corruption concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Jal Jeevan Mission faces scrutiny: Centre to rationalize costs for projects exceeding Rs 100 crore amid corruption concerns.

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

Iran fires two long-range missiles at Diego Garcia, says its Natanz n-site hit, Pg1

Iran-Israel conflict escalates as Iran targets Diego Garcia with missiles; US considers winding down military operations amid rising global energy concerns.

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

Iran fires two long-range missiles at Diego Garcia, says its Natanz n-site hit, Pg1

Iran-Israel conflict escalates as Iran targets Diego Garcia with missiles; US considers winding down military operations amid rising global energy concerns.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

India study maps antibiotic resistance in four cities, finds bacteria using similar survival strategies, Pg2

Indian study reveals alarming antibiotic resistance patterns in urban wastewater, highlighting similar bacterial survival strategies across four major cities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS 3: Biotechnology

India study maps antibiotic resistance in four cities, finds bacteria using similar survival strategies, Pg2

Indian study reveals alarming antibiotic resistance patterns in urban wastewater, highlighting similar bacterial survival strategies across four major cities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Delhi government clears ₹3,700 crore dues for peripheral expressways, aiming to reduce pollution and congestion by diverting traffic.

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

US is building a new tariff architecture: Why India plans to wait and watch, Pg11

US explores new tariff architecture via Section 301 investigations amid trade deal uncertainty post-IEEPA ruling, impacting India-US trade dynamics.

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

US is building a new tariff architecture: Why India plans to wait and watch, Pg11

US explores new tariff architecture via Section 301 investigations amid trade deal uncertainty post-IEEPA ruling, impacting India-US trade dynamics.

News Analysis

Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 50%, Pg1

Centre increases commercial LPG allocation to 50%, Pg1

PM speaks with Iran President, pushes for secure shipping lanes, Pg1

PM speaks with Iran President, pushes for secure shipping lanes, Pg1

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Trump mulls ending war; U.S. eases curbs on Iran oil, Pg1

Activists reject ‘inhumane’ transgender Act changes, Pg7

Activists reject ‘inhumane’ transgender Act changes, Pg7

Refiners in India may restart buying oil from Iran, Pg7

Refiners in India may restart buying oil from Iran, Pg7

Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7

Ensure no genuine voter is struck off electoral rolls: parliamentary panel to EC, Pg7

Union govt. removes cap on airfares after 3 months, Pg7

Union govt. removes cap on airfares after 3 months, Pg7

State cannot place ‘arbitrary ceiling’ on disability limits: SC, Pg9

State cannot place ‘arbitrary ceiling’ on disability limits: SC, Pg9

Quantum test shows cause, effect need not follow a set order, Pg11

Quantum test shows cause, effect need not follow a set order, Pg11

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Cost concerns delay safer building codes for Himalayas, Pg11

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

Oceans more than gases helped earth cool, Pg11

New reaction to recover Li from battery waste, Pg11

New reaction to recover Li from battery waste, Pg11

What did the SC say about paid maternity leave?, Pg12

What did the SC say about paid maternity leave?, Pg12

Why do electric vehicle batteries catch fire?, Pg12

Why do electric vehicle batteries catch fire?, Pg12

Sri Lanka eyes Trincomalee project to ease energy woes, Pg14

Sri Lanka eyes Trincomalee project to ease energy woes, Pg14

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

First op use of IRBMs by Tehran, way beyond West Asia theatre of war, Pg1

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100-cr plus, Pg1

Iran fires two long-range missiles at Diego Garcia, says its Natanz n-site hit, Pg1

Iran fires two long-range missiles at Diego Garcia, says its Natanz n-site hit, Pg1

India study maps antibiotic resistance in four cities, finds bacteria using similar survival strategies, Pg2

India study maps antibiotic resistance in four cities, finds bacteria using similar survival strategies, Pg2

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

Focus on pollution, congestion: Govt clears dues of Rs 3,700 cr for two peripheral expressways, Pg5

US is building a new tariff architecture: Why India plans to wait and watch, Pg11

US is building a new tariff architecture: Why India plans to wait and watch, Pg11

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