UPSC Current Affairs 22 April 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

India must draw a red line on U.S. unilateral sanctions, Pg6

India grapples with U.S. sanctions' impact amidst geopolitical tensions, urged to assert strategic autonomy and defy unilateral restrictions.

India must draw a red line on U.S. unilateral sanctions, Pg6

India grapples with U.S. sanctions' impact amidst geopolitical tensions, urged to assert strategic autonomy and defy unilateral restrictions.

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

India’s LPG crisis is the wake-up call it cannot ignore, Pg6

India faces LPG crisis; import dependence reaches 88.6%, needs decisive shift towards Compressed Biogas (CBG) for energy security.

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

India’s LPG crisis is the wake-up call it cannot ignore, Pg6

India faces LPG crisis; import dependence reaches 88.6%, needs decisive shift towards Compressed Biogas (CBG) for energy security.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Lunar governance should be multilateral, Pg7

Article scrutinizes U.S. lunar governance, citing human rights concerns and unilateral actions, advocating for multilateral treaty-level rules involving all nations.

Lunar governance should be multilateral, Pg7

Article scrutinizes U.S. lunar governance, citing human rights concerns and unilateral actions, advocating for multilateral treaty-level rules involving all nations.

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

The cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K., Pg7

Analysis reveals varying economic costs of inflation control in India, U.S., and U.K. amid global shocks.

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

The cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K., Pg7

Analysis reveals varying economic costs of inflation control in India, U.S., and U.K. amid global shocks.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

On the Yashwant Varma probe’s future, Pg8

Resignation of Justice Yashwant Varma raises questions on the continuation of judicial inquiry post-resignation, impacting judicial accountability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Parliament and State LegislaturesGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

On the Yashwant Varma probe’s future, Pg8

Resignation of Justice Yashwant Varma raises questions on the continuation of judicial inquiry post-resignation, impacting judicial accountability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Urban India faces crisis as informal workers struggle with declining bargaining power, insecure housing, and rising living costs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Urban India faces crisis as informal workers struggle with declining bargaining power, insecure housing, and rising living costs.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

Supreme Court directs panel to create disabled-friendly prison plan, addressing inhumane conditions highlighted by activists' cases.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

Supreme Court directs panel to create disabled-friendly prison plan, addressing inhumane conditions highlighted by activists' cases.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Education Sector

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Education Sector

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India to host Fourth India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS) 2026 focusing on development, trade, and strategic cooperation after a decade.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Govt. moots stricter norms for content generated using AI, Pg12

Government proposes stringent IT regulations mandating continuous labeling of AI-generated content to combat misinformation and ensure transparency across digital platforms.

Govt. moots stricter norms for content generated using AI, Pg12

Government proposes stringent IT regulations mandating continuous labeling of AI-generated content to combat misinformation and ensure transparency across digital platforms.

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

Peripheral neuropathy: why only some mutations cause disease, PgII

Research unveils how specific gene mutations cause inherited peripheral neuropathies, paving the way for targeted therapies and improved treatments.

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

Peripheral neuropathy: why only some mutations cause disease, PgII

Research unveils how specific gene mutations cause inherited peripheral neuropathies, paving the way for targeted therapies and improved treatments.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Rs 22.9 cr lost in digital arrest, five banks made to pay Rs 1.3 cr to victim, Pg1

RBI penalizes five banks, ordering Rs 1.31 crore payout to digital arrest scam victim amidst surging cyber fraud cases in Delhi.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Rs 22.9 cr lost in digital arrest, five banks made to pay Rs 1.3 cr to victim, Pg1

RBI penalizes five banks, ordering Rs 1.31 crore payout to digital arrest scam victim amidst surging cyber fraud cases in Delhi.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

National Board directs study on grazing rights of pastoralists in national parks, balancing conservation and community needs.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

National Board directs study on grazing rights of pastoralists in national parks, balancing conservation and community needs.

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

Fossil-based power declines globally as clean power in India grows: Report, Pg10

India's clean energy surge drives global fossil fuel power decline in 2025, marking a historic shift towards renewables.

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

Fossil-based power declines globally as clean power in India grows: Report, Pg10

India's clean energy surge drives global fossil fuel power decline in 2025, marking a historic shift towards renewables.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: World Wars

Was US seizure of Iran ship legal? What maritime framework says, Pg12

US-Iran maritime conflict escalates with ship seizure; legality hinges on ceasefire status and international maritime laws.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and ForaGS 1: World Wars

Was US seizure of Iran ship legal? What maritime framework says, Pg12

US-Iran maritime conflict escalates with ship seizure; legality hinges on ceasefire status and international maritime laws.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Maintaining investor confidence key for credit stability: Moody's, Pg19

Moody's warns prolonged Gulf disruption could hurt remittances, widen trade deficit, and test investor confidence in India's credit stability.

Maintaining investor confidence key for credit stability: Moody's, Pg19

Moody's warns prolonged Gulf disruption could hurt remittances, widen trade deficit, and test investor confidence in India's credit stability.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Govt to tighten AI labelling rules for social media over 'unsatisfactory compliance', Pg19

Government tightens AI labelling rules for social media platforms due to 'unsatisfactory compliance' with IT Rules, 2021.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Govt to tighten AI labelling rules for social media over 'unsatisfactory compliance', Pg19

Government tightens AI labelling rules for social media platforms due to 'unsatisfactory compliance' with IT Rules, 2021.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why 3D glass semiconductor project is India's top chip bet, Pg19

India's first advanced 3D chip packaging unit in Odisha aims to revolutionize semiconductor technology with glass-based substrates and heterogeneous integration.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial GrowthGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Why 3D glass semiconductor project is India's top chip bet, Pg19

India's first advanced 3D chip packaging unit in Odisha aims to revolutionize semiconductor technology with glass-based substrates and heterogeneous integration.

News Analysis

India must draw a red line on U.S. unilateral sanctions, Pg6

India must draw a red line on U.S. unilateral sanctions, Pg6

India’s LPG crisis is the wake-up call it cannot ignore, Pg6

India’s LPG crisis is the wake-up call it cannot ignore, Pg6

Lunar governance should be multilateral, Pg7

Lunar governance should be multilateral, Pg7

The cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K., Pg7

The cost of bringing down inflation in India, U.S. and U.K., Pg7

On the Yashwant Varma probe’s future, Pg8

On the Yashwant Varma probe’s future, Pg8

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

Challenges for India’s informal urban workforce, Pg8

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

SC directs committee to formulate plan for disabled-friendly prisons, Pg12

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

India-Africa Summit to focus on development initiatives, Pg12

Govt. moots stricter norms for content generated using AI, Pg12

Govt. moots stricter norms for content generated using AI, Pg12

Peripheral neuropathy: why only some mutations cause disease, PgII

Peripheral neuropathy: why only some mutations cause disease, PgII

Rs 22.9 cr lost in digital arrest, five banks made to pay Rs 1.3 cr to victim, Pg1

Rs 22.9 cr lost in digital arrest, five banks made to pay Rs 1.3 cr to victim, Pg1

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

Panel orders study on dependence of grazing communities on forests inside national parks, Pg2

Fossil-based power declines globally as clean power in India grows: Report, Pg10

Fossil-based power declines globally as clean power in India grows: Report, Pg10

Was US seizure of Iran ship legal? What maritime framework says, Pg12

Was US seizure of Iran ship legal? What maritime framework says, Pg12

Maintaining investor confidence key for credit stability: Moody's, Pg19

Maintaining investor confidence key for credit stability: Moody's, Pg19

Govt to tighten AI labelling rules for social media over 'unsatisfactory compliance', Pg19

Govt to tighten AI labelling rules for social media over 'unsatisfactory compliance', Pg19

Why 3D glass semiconductor project is India's top chip bet, Pg19

Why 3D glass semiconductor project is India's top chip bet, Pg19

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