UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 14 JULY 2026

The current affairs article cover major developments in governance, energy, judiciary, environment, international relations, and science. The Supreme Court proposed AI regulations for courts, ensuring human oversight and ethical AI use, while also launching special benches to reduce judicial backlog. India strengthened its energy security by promoting biogas and compressed biogas as sustainable alternatives to …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13 JULY 2026

The current affairs article highlights major developments in diplomacy, economy, science, and governance. India and New Zealand upgraded ties to a Strategic Partnership with a Roadmap to 2030, strengthening trade, defence, and Indo-Pacific cooperation. Helium emerged as a critical strategic resource due to its importance in semiconductors, space, and healthcare amid global supply concerns. The …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 7 JULY 2026

The current affairs articles focus on strengthening democracy, technology governance, security, and conservation. They argue that the right to vote should be recognized as a constitutional right linked to democratic principles. India is urged to lead Global South-centric AI governance emphasizing fairness, digital sovereignty, and equitable benefits. The NCW Women Helpline (14490) enhances women's safety …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 27 MAY 2026

the current affairs article highlight major developments in environment, cybersecurity, science, governance, and technology. India released its first report on the Nagoya Protocol, showcasing leadership in biodiversity conservation and benefit-sharing. Concerns over cybersecurity of critical national infrastructure were raised due to increasing IoT and AI-based vulnerabilities. The government proposed the Four-Dimensional Grid model to strengthen …

UPSC CURRRENT AFFAIRS 26 MAY 2026

The current affairs article highlights major developments across environment, health, technology, governance, and international relations. A key concern is Delhi’s worsening air pollution due to road dust, now identified as a major PM10 and PM2.5 source. The article also discusses Ensitrelvir, a promising antiviral drug for COVID-19. Important government initiatives include PM-AJAY for Scheduled Caste …

UPSC CURENT AFFAIRS 23 MAY 2026

The current affairs article highlights major developments across cyber security, agriculture, health, science, economy, and biodiversity. It discusses the growing threat of cyber warfare and the absence of strong international legal mechanisms to regulate state-sponsored cyberattacks. The article also covers ICAR’s ‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ promoting balanced fertilizer use and sustainable farming. India’s declining birth and …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 21 MAY 2026

The current affairs article highlights major current affairs topics, especially the strengthening of India–Italy relations through a Special Strategic Partnership focusing on defence, trade, technology, and critical minerals. It also discusses the continuing issue of dowry deaths in India despite legal reforms. Other key updates include PM Narendra Modi receiving the Food and Agriculture Organization …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 19 MAY 2026

The current affairs article highlights key developments in India’s energy, defence, economy, governance, and science sectors. It discusses decentralized bioenergy systems as a sustainable solution for waste management, energy security, and reducing pollution through technologies like gasification and anaerobic digestion. Another focus is the “Make in India” defence initiative, which aims to strengthen indigenous defence …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 18 May 2026

The document is a comprehensive current affairs compilation for UPSC preparation, covering GS Paper 2, prelims facts, culture, polity, international relations, science, and mapping topics. A major focus is the India–Netherlands Strategic Partnership (2026–2030), highlighting cooperation in semiconductors, green hydrogen, maritime security, and trade. It also discusses community-led conservation through the Panzath Nag festival, the …

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. …

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Here is the Updated Module which consists of important current affairs If you find errors, please send a mail to offline@insightsias.com. We shall recheck and make the changes accordingly. Happy Studies. All the Best .   CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD INSTA PT 2026 UPDATED MODULE Join our Official Telegram Channel HERE for Motivation and Fast Updates for …

PSIR Optional for UPSC 2027 Batch 1 by Nikhil Gowda Sir | Insights IAS PSIR Optional Course Starting 25 April 2026

Limited Seats | Batch Starts 25 April 2026 PSIR Optional for UPSC 2027 (Batch 1) – Insights IAS Bangalore Enroll Now ₹32,500 Early Bird ₹29,250 (10% Off – Till 12 Apr) 4.5 Months Duration 280+ Faculty Score in PSIR ~50% GS Syllabus Overlap 5 Days Per Week, Mon–Fri About This Course Political Science and International …

Madman Theory

Context: The Madman Theory has returned to global strategic discourse amid debates over the foreign policy posture of Donald Trump during the ongoing West Asia crisis. About Madman Theory: What it is? The Madman Theory is a foreign policy and strategic doctrine in which a leader deliberately cultivates an image of being unpredictable, irrational, or …

PSIR Optional for UPSC 2027 Batch 1 by Nikhil Gowda Sir | Insights IAS PSIR Optional Course Starting 16 April 2026

Limited Seats | Batch Starts 16 April 2026 PSIR Optional for UPSC 2027 (Batch 1) – Insights IAS Bangalore Enroll Now ₹32,500 Early Bird ₹29,250 (10% Off – Till 12 Apr) 4.5 Months Duration 280+ Faculty Score in PSIR ~50% GS Syllabus Overlap 5 Days Per Week, Mon–Fri About This Course Political Science and International …

Speaker of the Knesset Medal

Source:  DD News Subject:  Polity Context: The Israeli Parliament (Knesset) conferred the “Speaker of the Knesset Medal” on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, recognising his role in strengthening India–Israel strategic ties. About the Speaker of the Knesset Medal: What it is? The Speaker of the Knesset Medal is the highest honour awarded by the Israeli Parliament …

UPSC PSIR Optional Mains 2025: Paper 1 & 2 Analysis & Answer Writing Strategy

UPSC PSIR Optional Mains 2025: Paper 1 & 2 Analysis & Strategy The UPSC PSIR Optional Mains 2025 papers are decoded by Nikhil Gowda Sir (PSIR & Polity) and Sapna Ma’am (Current Affairs) from InsightsIAS—covering major themes, tricky questions, and a scorable intro–body–conclusion approach with scholars and current examples. Key Highlights Paper 1: democracy, state …