UPSC Current Affairs 26 April 2026

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar ends, Pg6

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar port ends, India faces strategic dilemma over continued involvement amidst geopolitical tensions.

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar ends, Pg6

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar port ends, India faces strategic dilemma over continued involvement amidst geopolitical tensions.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

No restriction on women’s entry into mosques to offer namaz, AIMPLB informs Supreme Court, Pg8

AIMPLB tells SC that Islam doesn't restrict women from entering mosques, but their participation in congregational prayers is non-mandatory.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

No restriction on women’s entry into mosques to offer namaz, AIMPLB informs Supreme Court, Pg8

AIMPLB tells SC that Islam doesn't restrict women from entering mosques, but their participation in congregational prayers is non-mandatory.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Study shows why chronic pain, depression go hand in hand, Pg10

Groundbreaking study reveals how chronic pain induces structural changes in the brain, leading to depression and cognitive decline.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday LifeGS 2: Health Sector

Study shows why chronic pain, depression go hand in hand, Pg10

Groundbreaking study reveals how chronic pain induces structural changes in the brain, leading to depression and cognitive decline.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

Study of Indians finds new pathways to cardiometabolic disease, Pg10

Study reveals genetic pathways linking lipid metabolites to cardiometabolic diseases in Indians, emphasizing immune system's role and ancestry-specific variants.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS 3: BiotechnologyGS 2: Health Sector

Study of Indians finds new pathways to cardiometabolic disease, Pg10

Study reveals genetic pathways linking lipid metabolites to cardiometabolic diseases in Indians, emphasizing immune system's role and ancestry-specific variants.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Why turning to AI for personal advice is a bad idea, Pg10

Research reveals AI chatbots' sycophantic tendencies reinforce user biases, hindering empathy and promoting self-centeredness, raising ethical concerns.

EthicsGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 4: Ethics and Human InterfaceGS 3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Why turning to AI for personal advice is a bad idea, Pg10

Research reveals AI chatbots' sycophantic tendencies reinforce user biases, hindering empathy and promoting self-centeredness, raising ethical concerns.

GS 2: PolityGS 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

What rules govern international waters?, Pg11

Iran-US tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz, disrupting shipping and raising legal questions under UNCLOS regarding freedom of navigation.

What rules govern international waters?, Pg11

Iran-US tensions escalate in Strait of Hormuz, disrupting shipping and raising legal questions under UNCLOS regarding freedom of navigation.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?, Pg11

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP, triggering anti-defection law debate over 'merger' exception and potential disqualification.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure DoctrineGS 2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?, Pg11

Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs defect to BJP, triggering anti-defection law debate over 'merger' exception and potential disqualification.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

India aims for 100% ethanol blending to achieve energy self-reliance, facing challenges in production costs and infrastructure readiness.

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

Skyroot Aerospace flags off Vikram-1, India's first private orbital launch soon, Pg8

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, flags off payload fairing for launch to low earth orbit.

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

Skyroot Aerospace flags off Vikram-1, India's first private orbital launch soon, Pg8

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, flags off payload fairing for launch to low earth orbit.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

India's power demand hits record 252 GW in April amid intense heatwaves, straining energy infrastructure and highlighting demand management challenges.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

India's power demand hits record 252 GW in April amid intense heatwaves, straining energy infrastructure and highlighting demand management challenges.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2%, says GTRI, Pg11

India's textile and garment exports decline by 2.2% to $35.8 billion in FY26 due to falling competitiveness: GTRI report.

GS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2%, says GTRI, Pg11

India's textile and garment exports decline by 2.2% to $35.8 billion in FY26 due to falling competitiveness: GTRI report.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, issues 13-point directive to prevent road accidents, emphasizing right to safe environment under Article 21.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityGS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Supreme Court invokes Article 142, issues 13-point directive to prevent road accidents, emphasizing right to safe environment under Article 21.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: E Governance

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

FM urges SEBI for KYC simplification, bond market deepening, and cybersecurity enhancement amidst rising AI-led cyber threats.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: E Governance

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

FM urges SEBI for KYC simplification, bond market deepening, and cybersecurity enhancement amidst rising AI-led cyber threats.

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

Centre issues norms for startup fund's 2nd tranche, Pg11

Government unveils guidelines for Rs 10,000 crore startup fund's second tranche, aiming to boost capital flow efficiency.

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

Centre issues norms for startup fund's 2nd tranche, Pg11

Government unveils guidelines for Rs 10,000 crore startup fund's second tranche, aiming to boost capital flow efficiency.

News Analysis

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar ends, Pg6

U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar ends, Pg6

No restriction on women’s entry into mosques to offer namaz, AIMPLB informs Supreme Court, Pg8

No restriction on women’s entry into mosques to offer namaz, AIMPLB informs Supreme Court, Pg8

Study shows why chronic pain, depression go hand in hand, Pg10

Study shows why chronic pain, depression go hand in hand, Pg10

Study of Indians finds new pathways to cardiometabolic disease, Pg10

Study of Indians finds new pathways to cardiometabolic disease, Pg10

Why turning to AI for personal advice is a bad idea, Pg10

Why turning to AI for personal advice is a bad idea, Pg10

What rules govern international waters?, Pg11

What rules govern international waters?, Pg11

Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?, Pg11

Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?, Pg11

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?, Pg11

Skyroot Aerospace flags off Vikram-1, India's first private orbital launch soon, Pg8

Skyroot Aerospace flags off Vikram-1, India's first private orbital launch soon, Pg8

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

Peak power demand hits record high as temp soars, Pg11

Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2%, says GTRI, Pg11

Textiles, garment exports fall 2.2%, says GTRI, Pg11

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Why SC used its 'complete justice' power to fix the highways, Pg11

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

Simplify KYC processes, make common norms: FM tells SEBI, Pg11

Centre issues norms for startup fund's 2nd tranche, Pg11

Centre issues norms for startup fund's 2nd tranche, Pg11

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