UPSC Current Affairs 29 May 2026 | Daily News Analysis

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Nearly 1,200 fishing harbours to be brought under CISF watch: Centre, Pg1

Centre plans to bring 1,200 fishing harbors under CISF watch to bolster coastal security framework nationwide.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Nearly 1,200 fishing harbours to be brought under CISF watch: Centre, Pg1

Centre plans to bring 1,200 fishing harbors under CISF watch to bolster coastal security framework nationwide.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India, China hold talks on border delimitation, Pg1

India and China convene 35th round of border talks in Beijing, focusing on delimitation and de-escalation.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Security Challenges and Management in Border AreasGS 2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India, China hold talks on border delimitation, Pg1

India and China convene 35th round of border talks in Beijing, focusing on delimitation and de-escalation.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Health Sector

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

Mumbai's women battling TB face diagnostic delays, discrimination, and financial strain due to systemic healthcare access barriers and socio-economic inequalities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Health Sector

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

Mumbai's women battling TB face diagnostic delays, discrimination, and financial strain due to systemic healthcare access barriers and socio-economic inequalities.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Quantum-safe thinking, Pg8

DST Task Force urges quantum-safe digital ecosystems, recommending post-quantum cryptography adoption and ₹5,000 crore investment for critical infrastructure.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS 3: Basics of Cyber Security

Quantum-safe thinking, Pg8

DST Task Force urges quantum-safe digital ecosystems, recommending post-quantum cryptography adoption and ₹5,000 crore investment for critical infrastructure.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

Cow protection laws: Examining efficacy, politics, and impact on farmers' income and cattle population trends across Indian states.

GS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Economics of Animal RearingGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

Cow protection laws: Examining efficacy, politics, and impact on farmers' income and cattle population trends across Indian states.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 3: Role of External State and Non State ActorsGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Brinkmanship in the age of growing conflict, Pg8

Article analyzes 'brinkmanship' in international relations, citing examples like Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea.

Brinkmanship in the age of growing conflict, Pg8

Article analyzes 'brinkmanship' in international relations, citing examples like Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea.

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

Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?, Pg9

Supreme Court's sanctioned strength increased to 38; experts debate impact on pendency, SLPs, conflicting rulings, and gender representation.

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

Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?, Pg9

Supreme Court's sanctioned strength increased to 38; experts debate impact on pendency, SLPs, conflicting rulings, and gender representation.

GS 1: Modern HistoryGS 2: Indian DiasporaGS 1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues

Emigration to Malaya, Pg9

Emigrants returning from Malaya reveal harsh treatment by recruiting agents upon arrival, highlighting historical labor exploitation issues.

GS 1: Modern HistoryGS 2: Indian DiasporaGS 1: Modern History Significant Events, Personalities and Issues

Emigration to Malaya, Pg9

Emigrants returning from Malaya reveal harsh treatment by recruiting agents upon arrival, highlighting historical labor exploitation issues.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

How plurality and democracy go hand in hand, Pg9

Kerala elections highlight linguistic and land issues in border regions, revealing the importance of plurality in a democracy.

GS 1: Post-Independence IndiaGS 2: PolityGS 1: Indian SocietyGS 2: Union State Relations and Federal StructureGS 1: Post Independence Consolidation and Reorganization

How plurality and democracy go hand in hand, Pg9

Kerala elections highlight linguistic and land issues in border regions, revealing the importance of plurality in a democracy.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Investment Models

Highway assets identified by NHAI for monetisation in FY27, Pg10

NHAI plans to monetize 1,692.5 km of National Highway assets through TOT and InvIT modes in FY27.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 3: Investment Models

Highway assets identified by NHAI for monetisation in FY27, Pg10

NHAI plans to monetize 1,692.5 km of National Highway assets through TOT and InvIT modes in FY27.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

A revival of sedition tied to consent, Pg10

Supreme Court's sedition ruling sparks debate on constitutional rights, free speech, and judicial delays affecting individual liberties and justice.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: PolityPrelimsGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsGS 2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine

A revival of sedition tied to consent, Pg10

Supreme Court's sedition ruling sparks debate on constitutional rights, free speech, and judicial delays affecting individual liberties and justice.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Space Technology

Chandrayaan-2 finds ‘possible presence’ of ice in lunar south pole, Pg12

Chandrayaan-2 discovers potential sub-surface ice deposits in Lunar South Pole's shadowed craters, crucial for future exploration missions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 3: Achievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyGS 3: Space Technology

Chandrayaan-2 finds ‘possible presence’ of ice in lunar south pole, Pg12

Chandrayaan-2 discovers potential sub-surface ice deposits in Lunar South Pole's shadowed craters, crucial for future exploration missions.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 2: PolityGS 3: Environment & EcologyGS 3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

PM calls for cooperative resolution of water disputes, Pg12

PM Modi urges states to resolve water disputes cooperatively, citing Ken-Betwa project as a model for integrated water management.

PM calls for cooperative resolution of water disputes, Pg12

PM Modi urges states to resolve water disputes cooperatively, citing Ken-Betwa project as a model for integrated water management.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Australian Deputy PM to visit India for defence talks, Pg14

Australian Deputy PM's India visit aims to bolster defence cooperation and strategic ties amidst Indo-Pacific security concerns after Shangri-La Dialogue.

GS 3: Internal SecurityGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Australian Deputy PM to visit India for defence talks, Pg14

Australian Deputy PM's India visit aims to bolster defence cooperation and strategic ties amidst Indo-Pacific security concerns after Shangri-La Dialogue.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Agriculture Ministry prepares for El Nino impact with crop advisories as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon, potentially affecting agricultural output.

GS 1: Indian GeographyGS 3: Disaster ManagementGS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Agriculture Ministry prepares for El Nino impact with crop advisories as IMD forecasts below-normal monsoon, potentially affecting agricultural output.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Health SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

National Health Accounts figures indicate high burden of health care costs on people, Pg14

National Health Account reveals high out-of-pocket expenditure; questions the effectiveness of government health insurance schemes in reducing healthcare burden.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 2: Social JusticeGS 3: EconomyGS 2: Health SectorGS 2: Vulnerable Sections

National Health Accounts figures indicate high burden of health care costs on people, Pg14

National Health Account reveals high out-of-pocket expenditure; questions the effectiveness of government health insurance schemes in reducing healthcare burden.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

CBSE evaluation, Pg2

CBSE faces scrutiny over digital evaluation errors after contracting firm with a history of lapses, impacting student results.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS 2: E GovernanceGS 2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

CBSE evaluation, Pg2

CBSE faces scrutiny over digital evaluation errors after contracting firm with a history of lapses, impacting student results.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Investment ModelsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Make Together For the World: From Trade to Co-Production & Supply Chains, Pg5

Italy eyes €20 billion trade with India by 2029, boosting investment and co-production through enhanced financial support and strategic partnerships.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 3: Investment ModelsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Make Together For the World: From Trade to Co-Production & Supply Chains, Pg5

Italy eyes €20 billion trade with India by 2029, boosting investment and co-production through enhanced financial support and strategic partnerships.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art Forms

Across Heritage & Civilizations: A Cultural Journey Through the Indo-Mediterranean, Pg5

Italy and India strengthen cultural ties through joint exhibitions, heritage projects, and business forums, celebrating shared history and artistic exchange.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS 1: ArchitectureGS 1: Art Forms

Across Heritage & Civilizations: A Cultural Journey Through the Indo-Mediterranean, Pg5

Italy and India strengthen cultural ties through joint exhibitions, heritage projects, and business forums, celebrating shared history and artistic exchange.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Powering Innovation, Technology & Talent, Pg5

Italy and India deepen strategic partnership, focusing on innovation, technology, and talent development through joint initiatives and research collaborations.

GS 2: GovernanceGS 3: Science & TechnologyGS 2: International RelationsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsGS 2: Indian Diaspora

Powering Innovation, Technology & Talent, Pg5

Italy and India deepen strategic partnership, focusing on innovation, technology, and talent development through joint initiatives and research collaborations.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

The quiet work that sustains Quad, Pg9

Analysis of Quad's durability: cooperative practices, diverse domains beyond security, and institutional breadth sustain the minilateral arrangement.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS 2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

The quiet work that sustains Quad, Pg9

Analysis of Quad's durability: cooperative practices, diverse domains beyond security, and institutional breadth sustain the minilateral arrangement.

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

Iran and US trade fire, plan for 60-day ceasefire extension awaits Trump nod, Pg14

US and Iran agree to 60-day ceasefire extension pending Trump's approval amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz.

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

Iran and US trade fire, plan for 60-day ceasefire extension awaits Trump nod, Pg14

US and Iran agree to 60-day ceasefire extension pending Trump's approval amid tensions over Strait of Hormuz.

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

New blood test may detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear, Pg14

New blood test detects Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms, offering early intervention opportunities, but raises concerns about false positives.

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

New blood test may detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear, Pg14

New blood test detects Alzheimer's risk years before symptoms, offering early intervention opportunities, but raises concerns about false positives.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Why SC online gaming tax verdict could be a final death blow to sector, Pg15

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming retrospectively, jeopardizing sector facing Rs 2.5 lakh crore tax demands.

GS 2: PolityGS 3: Internal SecurityGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Government BudgetingGS 2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies

Why SC online gaming tax verdict could be a final death blow to sector, Pg15

Supreme Court upholds 28% GST on online gaming retrospectively, jeopardizing sector facing Rs 2.5 lakh crore tax demands.

GS 2: International RelationsGS 3: EconomyGS 3: Effects of Liberalization on the EconomyGS 2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's InterestsGS 2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Anti-dumping duties on chemicals a key ‘concern’, Pg15

India reconsiders anti-dumping duties on chemical imports amid West Asia crisis, aiming to balance domestic industry protection and MSME competitiveness.

Anti-dumping duties on chemicals a key ‘concern’, Pg15

India reconsiders anti-dumping duties on chemical imports amid West Asia crisis, aiming to balance domestic industry protection and MSME competitiveness.

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Nearly 1,200 fishing harbours to be brought under CISF watch: Centre, Pg1

Nearly 1,200 fishing harbours to be brought under CISF watch: Centre, Pg1

India, China hold talks on border delimitation, Pg1

India, China hold talks on border delimitation, Pg1

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

Quantum-safe thinking, Pg8

Quantum-safe thinking, Pg8

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

Contradictions within India’s cow protection regime, Pg8

Brinkmanship in the age of growing conflict, Pg8

Brinkmanship in the age of growing conflict, Pg8

Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?, Pg9

Will increasing the strength of the SC solve the pendency problem?, Pg9

Emigration to Malaya, Pg9

Emigration to Malaya, Pg9

How plurality and democracy go hand in hand, Pg9

How plurality and democracy go hand in hand, Pg9

Highway assets identified by NHAI for monetisation in FY27, Pg10

Highway assets identified by NHAI for monetisation in FY27, Pg10

A revival of sedition tied to consent, Pg10

A revival of sedition tied to consent, Pg10

Chandrayaan-2 finds ‘possible presence’ of ice in lunar south pole, Pg12

Chandrayaan-2 finds ‘possible presence’ of ice in lunar south pole, Pg12

PM calls for cooperative resolution of water disputes, Pg12

PM calls for cooperative resolution of water disputes, Pg12

Australian Deputy PM to visit India for defence talks, Pg14

Australian Deputy PM to visit India for defence talks, Pg14

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

Preparation, not fear, will help tackle El Nino: Minister, Pg14

National Health Accounts figures indicate high burden of health care costs on people, Pg14

National Health Accounts figures indicate high burden of health care costs on people, Pg14

CBSE evaluation, Pg2

CBSE evaluation, Pg2

Make Together For the World: From Trade to Co-Production & Supply Chains, Pg5

Make Together For the World: From Trade to Co-Production & Supply Chains, Pg5

Across Heritage & Civilizations: A Cultural Journey Through the Indo-Mediterranean, Pg5

Across Heritage & Civilizations: A Cultural Journey Through the Indo-Mediterranean, Pg5

Powering Innovation, Technology & Talent, Pg5

Powering Innovation, Technology & Talent, Pg5

The quiet work that sustains Quad, Pg9

The quiet work that sustains Quad, Pg9

Iran and US trade fire, plan for 60-day ceasefire extension awaits Trump nod, Pg14

Iran and US trade fire, plan for 60-day ceasefire extension awaits Trump nod, Pg14

New blood test may detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear, Pg14

New blood test may detect Alzheimer's years before symptoms appear, Pg14

Why SC online gaming tax verdict could be a final death blow to sector, Pg15

Why SC online gaming tax verdict could be a final death blow to sector, Pg15

Anti-dumping duties on chemicals a key ‘concern’, Pg15

Anti-dumping duties on chemicals a key ‘concern’, Pg15

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