UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 12 May 2026

The current affairs article covers key UPSC-relevant issues across governance, environment, women’s safety, economy, judiciary, and international relations. It highlights concerns over the centralized Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, advocating decentralized waste governance through local bodies. Another major theme is women’s safety in Telangana, focusing on cyber harassment, POCSO cases, and initiatives like SHE Teams. …

A Decentralised Solution for Waste Crisis

Source: THSubject: Urbanization-their problems / Waste Management Context: The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026, which came into effect on April 1, 2026, are facing criticism for being overly centralized and technocratic. Experts argue that the new framework disregards federalism and subsidiarity, potentially leading to paper-based compliance rather than solving India's escalating ecological emergency. A Decentralised …