UPSC Current Affairs 23 April 2026

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Registration now mandatory for e-sports, Pg1

MeitY mandates registration for e-sports firms starting May 1st under the Online Gaming Act, 2025.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Registration now mandatory for e-sports, Pg1

MeitY mandates registration for e-sports firms starting May 1st under the Online Gaming Act, 2025.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India overcomes Maoist insurgency by 2026, shifting focus to governance and development in affected regions through community-led initiatives.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India overcomes Maoist insurgency by 2026, shifting focus to governance and development in affected regions through community-led initiatives.

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

Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6

Article advocates sectoral plurilateralism: India should forge smaller, focused partnerships in space, digital infrastructure, and AI for geopolitical stability.

Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6

Article advocates sectoral plurilateralism: India should forge smaller, focused partnerships in space, digital infrastructure, and AI for geopolitical stability.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 1: Art FormsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Common concerns, Pg6

India and South Korea aim for $50 billion trade by 2030, strengthening strategic ties amid global economic uncertainty.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 1: Art FormsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Common concerns, Pg6

India and South Korea aim for $50 billion trade by 2030, strengthening strategic ties amid global economic uncertainty.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with German counterpart in Berlin, Pg10

India and Germany deepen defence ties with co-production focus, sign cooperation roadmap during Rajnath Singh's Berlin visit.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with German counterpart in Berlin, Pg10

India and Germany deepen defence ties with co-production focus, sign cooperation roadmap during Rajnath Singh's Berlin visit.

EthicsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.

EthicsGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Centre claims women significantly win unreserved panchayat seats, while data shows quota gaps in several States/UTs.

GS 2: PolityGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGS 1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Centre claims women significantly win unreserved panchayat seats, while data shows quota gaps in several States/UTs.

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

China praises African states for blocking Taiwan aircraft, Pg14

China pressures African nations to deny Taiwan's President airspace access, escalating diplomatic tensions and forcing trip cancellation to Eswatini.

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

China praises African states for blocking Taiwan aircraft, Pg14

China pressures African nations to deny Taiwan's President airspace access, escalating diplomatic tensions and forcing trip cancellation to Eswatini.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

UN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

UN warns extreme heat threatens global food systems, impacting crop yields, livestock, and fisheries, endangering over a billion livelihoods.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health Sector

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

Athletics Integrity Unit flags India's inadequate anti-doping program, jeopardizing Olympic bid amidst rising doping offenses from 2022-25.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Health Sector

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

Athletics Integrity Unit flags India's inadequate anti-doping program, jeopardizing Olympic bid amidst rising doping offenses from 2022-25.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.

GS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Inclusive GrowthGS 3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and EmploymentGS 1: Poverty and Developmental Issues

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's GDP growth masks skewed income distribution, low employment elasticity, and regional imbalances, hindering individual prosperity and sustainable development.

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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Registration now mandatory for e-sports, Pg1

Registration now mandatory for e-sports, Pg1

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6

Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6

Common concerns, Pg6

Common concerns, Pg6

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with German counterpart in Berlin, Pg10

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with German counterpart in Berlin, Pg10

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

China praises African states for blocking Taiwan aircraft, Pg14

China praises African states for blocking Taiwan aircraft, Pg14

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

China can no longer be silent on West Asia war, Pg13

China can no longer be silent on West Asia war, Pg13

Rupee's slide reflects problems beyond Iran conflict, Pg13

Rupee's slide reflects problems beyond Iran conflict, Pg13

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

How CERC plans to make 'one grid one price' a reality in power sector, Pg19

How CERC plans to make 'one grid one price' a reality in power sector, Pg19

War, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19

War, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19

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Registration now mandatory for e-sports, Pg1

Registration now mandatory for e-sports, Pg1

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

India’s post-LWE future, from red sun to new dawn, Pg6

Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6

Beyond trade deals to building a new architecture, Pg6

​Common concerns, Pg6

​Common concerns, Pg6

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with German counterpart in Berlin, Pg10

Rajnath Singh holds bilateral talks with German counterpart in Berlin, Pg10

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

Women win many unreserved panchayat seats, says Centre, Pg12

China praises African states for blocking Taiwan aircraft, Pg14

China praises African states for blocking Taiwan aircraft, Pg14

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

Extreme heat threatens food systems, warn UN agencies, PgII

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

India's growth story needs focus on individual prosperity, Pg12

China can no longer be silent on West Asia war, Pg13

China can no longer be silent on West Asia war, Pg13

Rupee's slide reflects problems beyond Iran conflict, Pg13

Rupee's slide reflects problems beyond Iran conflict, Pg13

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

At heart of row, value of a vote, fiscal imbalance, Pg15

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Iran war: The fertiliser challenge India faces, and the possible way out, Pg15

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

Centre allows ethanol blending in aviation fuel, Pg19

How CERC plans to make 'one grid one price' a reality in power sector, Pg19

How CERC plans to make 'one grid one price' a reality in power sector, Pg19

War, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19

War, rising global energy prices & El Niño may pose inflation risk, Pg19

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Common concerns, Pg6

Common concerns, Pg6