UPSC Current Affairs 22 May 2026 | Daily News Analysis

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Sedition trials can go on if accused is willing, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court allows sedition trials to proceed if accused consents, clarifying its 2022 stay order on Section 124A IPC.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms

Sedition trials can go on if accused is willing, says SC, Pg1

Supreme Court allows sedition trials to proceed if accused consents, clarifying its 2022 stay order on Section 124A IPC.

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

India’s crude oil imports decline by 4.3% in April, but bill goes up by 50%, Pg1

India's crude oil imports fall 4.3% in April, import bill surges 50% amid West Asia conflict, LNG imports decline 30%.

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

India’s crude oil imports decline by 4.3% in April, but bill goes up by 50%, Pg1

India's crude oil imports fall 4.3% in April, import bill surges 50% amid West Asia conflict, LNG imports decline 30%.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Ladakh seeks belonging through representation, Pg8

Ladakh demands legislature for self-governance, rejecting administrative decentralization as insufficient representation and questioning government's broken promises of constitutional safeguards.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels

Ladakh seeks belonging through representation, Pg8

Ladakh demands legislature for self-governance, rejecting administrative decentralization as insufficient representation and questioning government's broken promises of constitutional safeguards.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Bat for the better, Pg8

CIC excludes BCCI from RTI Act, sparking debate over transparency, public duty, and state control of monopolized sports bodies.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 4: Right to Information and Transparency in GovernmentGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Bat for the better, Pg8

CIC excludes BCCI from RTI Act, sparking debate over transparency, public duty, and state control of monopolized sports bodies.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Origin of all disease, Pg9

Professor Tissot's groundbreaking theory posits that all life, animal and vegetable, originates from organized mould, challenging conventional understanding.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Origin of all disease, Pg9

Professor Tissot's groundbreaking theory posits that all life, animal and vegetable, originates from organized mould, challenging conventional understanding.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?, Pg9

NEET-UG controversy reignites debate on decentralization, fairness, and systemic reforms amidst allegations of paper leaks and administrative lapses.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure

Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?, Pg9

NEET-UG controversy reignites debate on decentralization, fairness, and systemic reforms amidst allegations of paper leaks and administrative lapses.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

On measuring freedom of the press in India, Pg9

Article questions the validity of the World Press Freedom Index, citing biases and methodological flaws in ranking diverse nations.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

On measuring freedom of the press in India, Pg9

Article questions the validity of the World Press Freedom Index, citing biases and methodological flaws in ranking diverse nations.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

Parliamentary panel examines Hindi's use in Supreme Court; Bill to amend Article 348 withdrawn after Minister's assurance on regional languages.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

Parliamentary panel examines Hindi's use in Supreme Court; Bill to amend Article 348 withdrawn after Minister's assurance on regional languages.

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

How does the Gaganyaan’s life-support system operate?, Pg10

Gaganyaan mission's life-support system replicates Earth's atmosphere, managing air, water, temperature, and waste for astronaut survival in space.

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

How does the Gaganyaan’s life-support system operate?, Pg10

Gaganyaan mission's life-support system replicates Earth's atmosphere, managing air, water, temperature, and waste for astronaut survival in space.

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

Should the rupee be left to depreciate?, Pg10

Rupee depreciation debate intensifies as experts clash on RBI intervention amid rising oil prices and speculative capital outflows.

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

Should the rupee be left to depreciate?, Pg10

Rupee depreciation debate intensifies as experts clash on RBI intervention amid rising oil prices and speculative capital outflows.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Decoding SIR Impact in West Bengal, Pg11

West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls disproportionately targeted Muslims, impacting election results and raising concerns about fairness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGS 2: Representation of the People's Act

Decoding SIR Impact in West Bengal, Pg11

West Bengal's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls disproportionately targeted Muslims, impacting election results and raising concerns about fairness.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak; health advisory issued for travelers from affected countries.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak; health advisory issued for travelers from affected countries.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India skips vote on UN climate resolution, Pg14

India abstains from UN climate resolution vote, citing concerns over undermining UNFCCC's architecture and non-binding commitments.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

India skips vote on UN climate resolution, Pg14

India abstains from UN climate resolution vote, citing concerns over undermining UNFCCC's architecture and non-binding commitments.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

How ‘NALSAR model’ got narrow exception in the Supreme Court, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds 'NALSAR model' for stray dog management, balancing animal rights and public safety on campuses.

EthicsGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

How ‘NALSAR model’ got narrow exception in the Supreme Court, Pg8

Supreme Court upholds 'NALSAR model' for stray dog management, balancing animal rights and public safety on campuses.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

'Countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption', Pg9

US delegation explores nuclear energy collaboration with India post-SHANTI Bill, aiming to boost energy security amid geopolitical tensions.

'Countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption', Pg9

US delegation explores nuclear energy collaboration with India post-SHANTI Bill, aiming to boost energy security amid geopolitical tensions.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Conservation, Pollution and DegradationGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

News Analysis

Sedition trials can go on if accused is willing, says SC, Pg1

Sedition trials can go on if accused is willing, says SC, Pg1

India’s crude oil imports decline by 4.3% in April, but bill goes up by 50%, Pg1

India’s crude oil imports decline by 4.3% in April, but bill goes up by 50%, Pg1

Ladakh seeks belonging through representation, Pg8

Ladakh seeks belonging through representation, Pg8

Bat for the better, Pg8

Bat for the better, Pg8

Origin of all disease, Pg9

Origin of all disease, Pg9

Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?, Pg9

Should the NEET-UG be decentralised?, Pg9

On measuring freedom of the press in India, Pg9

On measuring freedom of the press in India, Pg9

Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

Hindi as Supreme Court language under study, Pg9

How does the Gaganyaan’s life-support system operate?, Pg10

How does the Gaganyaan’s life-support system operate?, Pg10

Should the rupee be left to depreciate?, Pg10

Should the rupee be left to depreciate?, Pg10

Decoding SIR Impact in West Bengal, Pg11

Decoding SIR Impact in West Bengal, Pg11

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

India skips vote on UN climate resolution, Pg14

India skips vote on UN climate resolution, Pg14

How ‘NALSAR model’ got narrow exception in the Supreme Court, Pg8

How ‘NALSAR model’ got narrow exception in the Supreme Court, Pg8

'Countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption', Pg9

'Countries need energy that are not exposed to fuel-price shocks or geopolitical disruption', Pg9

At UNGA, incomplete climate justice, Pg10

At UNGA, incomplete climate justice, Pg10

West Asia war pushes up bond yields, raises spectre of RBI rate hike, Pg13

West Asia war pushes up bond yields, raises spectre of RBI rate hike, Pg13

INDIA'S BANKING, FINANCE GCC ECOSYSTEM, Pg13

INDIA'S BANKING, FINANCE GCC ECOSYSTEM, Pg13

What Russia-China ties mean for India's security, Pg15

What Russia-China ties mean for India's security, Pg15

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