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BlogUPSC Current Affairs04 April 2026

AI in India’s Internal Security: Predictive Policing & Cyber Intelligence Use

The Ministry of Home Affairs is rapidly broadening the deployment of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India internal security areas through predictive policing and advanced cyber intelligence, enhancing crime prevention, threat det…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs04 April 2026

Parliament of India: History, Members, Structure, Roles & Functions

Founded on 26 January 1950, the Parliament of India is the supreme legislative body of India, and it comprises the President and two houses, which are Lok Sabha, known as the House of the People and the Rajya Sabha, known as the C…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs04 April 2026

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD)

Established on 12 July 1982, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) is India’s apex financial body, which is fully owned by the Government of India, to provide credit for the promotion of agriculture, sma…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs03 April 2026

INDIA’S 7TH NATIONAL REPORT TO THE CONVENTION ON BIODIVERSITY (CBD)

7th National Report to the CBD, marking the first full assessment since the adoption of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) in 2022. The report evaluates progress toward 23 national biodiversity targets (NBT…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs03 April 2026

Income Tax Act 2025: Key Changes, Benefits, Tax Rates and Provisions

The Income Tax Act 2025 is a comprehensive modernization of India's direct tax code, which officially replaced the 64-year-old Income Tax Act of 1961 on 1 April 2026. It simplifies the tax code by reducing the number of sections f…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs03 April 2026

LPG vs LNG: Why the West Asia Conflict Disrupted India’s LPG Supply?

LNG is methane cooled to -160°C for transport, used largely for power and industrial sectors. LPG is propane/butane stored under moderate pressure, commonly used for household cooking and vehicle fuel. In this blog, read the key d…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs02 April 2026

ANTHROPIC LABOUR MARKET STUDY: AI’s IMPACT ON EMPLOYMENT (2026)

A landmark labour market study by Anthropic has provided the first data-driven look at how Large Language Models (LLMs) like Claude are transitioning from "theoretical capability" to "observed exposure" in the workplace. The study…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs02 April 2026

PROJECT CHEETAH: THE THIRD WAVE

late February 2026, India’s cheetah reintroduction program reached a historic milestone with the arrival of nine cheetahs from Botswana at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh. This is the first intercontinental translocation from B…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs02 April 2026

What is BRICS: Full Form, History, Objectives and Member Countries

Established in 2009, BRICS is a major intergovernmental organization representing leading emerging economies, such as Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The concept of BRICS was coined by Goldman Sachs economist Jim O'…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs01 April 2026

INDIA’S DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION: THE DIGITAL INDIA JOURNEY

Anchored by the Digital India programme (2015), the nation is leveraging Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and targeted skilling to bridge the digital divide and integrate every citizen into the modern digital economy. Note The…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs01 April 2026

INDIA’S EXPORT MOMENTUM: SCALING THE GLOBAL VALUE CHAINS

In March 2026, the Economic Survey 2025-26 hailed India's post-pandemic export growth as "the envy of the world." Despite severe global headwinds, including new trade barriers and geopolitical tensions, India’s total exports reach…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs01 April 2026

Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC): Significance, Key Features & Challenges

Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) are voluntary climate action plans submitted every five years under the Paris Agreement to reduce emissions and address climate change. The Union Cabinet approved the 2031-2035 NDC in Mar…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs01 April 2026

Niti Aayog: Full Form, Pillars, Objectives, Functions, Composition & Structure

Founded on January 1, 2015, NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) is the premier policy think tank of the Government of India. Replacing the Planning Commission, NITI Aayog focuses on cooperative federalism, str…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs31 March 2026

16TH FINANCE COMMISSION

February 2026, the Union Government accepted the core recommendations of the 16th Finance Commission (16th FC), chaired by Arvind Panagariya, for the award period 2026–31. While the Commission maintained the status quo on the vert…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs31 March 2026

CUSTOM DUTY EXEMPTION ON PETROCHEMICALS

granted full customs duty exemption (0% rate) on ~40 critical petrochemical products and polymers from April 2, 2026, to June 30, 2026. This temporary, time-bound relief aims to combat supply chain disruptions and stabilize costs…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs31 March 2026

First IAS Officer of India: Bio, Life, Contributions & Achievements

Satyendranath Tagore (1 June 1842- 9 January 1923) was the first IAS officer of India to join the Indian Civil Service (ICS). Satyendranath Tagore was appointed in 1863 under British rule, breaking the monopoly of British officers…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs31 March 2026

Supreme Court of India: History, Composition, Functions & Jurisdiction Powers

Established on January 26, 1950, the Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial authority and the final court of appeal in India. It replaced both the Federal Court of India and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council to b…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs30 March 2026

JAN VISHWAS (AMENDMENT) ACT, 2026

Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026, passed by Parliament in April 2026, aims to improve ease of doing business and living by decriminalizing 717 minor offenses and amending 784 provisions across 79 central laws. It r…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs30 March 2026

PROPOSED AMENDMENTS IN FCRA

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha on March 25, 2026, seeks to significantly tighten government control over foreign-funded non-governmental organisations (NGOs). PRIMARY FOCUS The…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs30 March 2026

Globalisation in India: Meaning, Impact, Causes & Features

Globalisation in India refers to the integration of the Indian economy with the world economy, a process that accelerated significantly after the economic reforms of 1991. Globalisation leads to advances in transportation, communi…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs28 March 2026

E 20 FUEL

E20 fuel is a blended gasoline containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol, designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and lower dependence on fossil fuels. Mandated for nationwide rollout in India by April 1, 2026, it offers a higher…

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Current AffairsUPSC Current Affairs28 March 2026

ARTEMIS 2 MISSION

10-day NASA mission launched on April 2, 2026, marking the first crewed lunar flyby in over 50 years. Four astronauts (Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, Jeremy Hansen) are traveling around the Moon in the Orion spacecra…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs28 March 2026

Important Amendment of Indian Constitution: List, Types & Procedure

The first amendment of Indian Constitution was enacted in 1951 by the Provisional Parliament. Important Amendments in Indian Constitution have shaped its democratic structure, such as the 42nd amendment, 7th amendment, 21st amendm…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs27 March 2026

Model Code of Conduct (MCC): Features, Evolution, Legal Provisions and Challenges

The Model Code of Conduct (MCC) is a set of guidelines issued by the Election Commission of India to regulate the behavior of political parties and candidates during elections. From March 2026, the MCC is in force for various stat…

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BlogUPSC Current Affairs26 March 2026

Government of India Act 1935 (GOI): Features, Provisions & Significance

The Government of India Act 1935 was a major British law passed in August 1935 to restructure Indian governance. The Government of India Act introduced a federal system that aimed to bring together provinces and princely states un…

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