UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 4 April 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TW Subject: Mapping Context: India and Azerbaijan held the 6th round of Foreign Office Consultations in Baku, to comprehensively review bilateral ties. About Azerbaijan: What It Is? Azerbaijan is a transcontinental country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. It is the largest nation in the Caucasus region and is …
Source: TH Subject: Science and Technology Context: Physicists have discovered a loophole in a fundamental law of physics by creating perfect copies of quantum data that remain encrypted and scrambled until a specific decryption key is used. About the no-cloning theorem: What It Is? In simple terms, the no-cloning theorem is a rule of quantum …
Source: BS Subject: Geography Context: A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, with the epicenter near Jurm. About The Hindu Kush: What It Is? The Hindu Kush is a formidable 800-kilometre-long mountain range in Central and South Asia. It is part of the Great Alpine-Himalayan system and represents one of the most …
Source: TP Subject: Security Context: India significantly bolstered its maritime nuclear deterrence, by inducting INS Aridhaman, its third indigenous nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN). About INS Aridhaman: What It Is? INS Aridhaman is the third vessel of the Arihant-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBN). It is a ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), meaning it is specifically …
Source: TOI Subject: Geography Context: Following a seismic event in Turkey, widespread reports of floating, glowing lights in the sky have transitioned from folklore to a subject of serious scientific investigation. Known as Earthquake Lights (EQL), these rare atmospheric phenomena are being documented by global satellite networks. About Earthquake Lights (EQL): What It Is? Earthquake …
Source: TH Subject: Science and technology Context: Union Minister announced, that the Indian government is looking to provide financial incentives to foreign entities investing in the country’s coal gasification landscape About Coal Gasification: What It Is? Coal gasification is a thermo-chemical process that converts solid coal into a pressurized gas mixture called syngas (synthesis gas). …
Context: A recent multi-institutional study published in the Journal of Wildlife Science has revealed that 6,507 animals belonging to 239 species were killed in road collisions across the Western Ghats between 1997 and 2023. About Road Accidents and Wildlife: What it is? Road accidents involving wildlife, commonly referred to as roadkill, denote the mortality of …
Source: TH Subject: Constitutional Bodies Context: The Election Commission of India (ECI) triggered a major constitutional debate, after transferring top-tier officials, including the Chief Secretary and DGP of West Bengal, following the announcement of the 2026 Assembly polls. About ECI Transfer Controversy: What It Is? The controversy centers on the ECI’s practice of overnight transfers …
Source: DH Subject: Social Context: Two landmark US court rulings in April 2026 have held Meta and YouTube liable for designing addictive platforms, awarding millions in damages for causing mental health issues and misleading users on child safety. About Social Media Addiction: What It Is? Social media addiction is a behavioral addiction characterized by being …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 2 April 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These linkages …
Source: NDTV Subject: Mapping Context: A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Indonesia’s Northern Molucca Sea, resulting in at least one death and damage to buildings across West Java and North Sulawesi. About Indonesia: What It Is? Indonesia is the world’s largest archipelagic state, located in Southeast Asia between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is …
Source: PIB Subject: Security Context: The Indian Navy officially received ‘Sanshodhak’ (Yard 3028), the fourth and final ship of the Survey Vessel (Large) project. About Survey Vessel Sanshodhak: What It Is? Sanshodhak is the final vessel of the four Survey Vessel (Large) (SVL) class ships steered by the Indian Navy’s Warship Design Bureau. The name …
Source: ET Subject: Science and Technology Context: The Indian government has intensified surveillance and inspected 49 businesses following the flooding of the market with generic GLP-1 drugs and a significant drop in their prices. About GLP-1 Drugs: What It Is? Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists are a class of medications that mimic a natural hormone …
Source: TOI Subject: Art and Culture Context: Raja Ravi Varma’s painting ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ has become the most expensive work of modern Indian art ever sold at auction, fetching a record-shattering ₹167.2 crore. About Raja Ravi Varma: Who He Was? Raja Ravi Varma (1848–1906) was a celebrated Indian painter and artist, widely considered the father …
Source: HT Subject: Polity Context: Prime Minister chaired the second special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review India’s preparedness and mitigation strategies amid the escalating West Asia conflict. About Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS): What It Is? The Cabinet Committee on Security is the topmost decision-making body in India regarding matters …
Source: IE Subject: Important Bills and Acts Context: The Union government has deferred discussions on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, following intense opposition and concerns regarding its impact on minority-led institutions. About FCRA Amendment Bill 2026: What It Is? The Bill seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010, which governs …
Context: Prime Minister of India launched Sadhna Saptah 2026 as a week-long initiative for strengthening the capacity of civil servants. The programme is being organised under Mission Karmayogi by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). About Sadhna Saptah 2026 for Civil Servants’ Capacity Building: What it is? Sadhna Saptah 2026 is a week-long national …
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Source: IE Subject: Context: The ongoing West Asia war has triggered a massive energy crisis, with the closure of the Strait of Hormuz blocking approximately 20 million barrels per day (bpd) of oil. This supply shock has drawn direct comparisons to the 1973 oil crisis, which fundamentally reshaped the global economy and the geopolitical power …
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