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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 …

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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 …

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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 …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 13 June 2026

India’s disability welfare system needs reform through a universal disability pension to ensure equal treatment, dignity, and social security for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). AI data centers, while boosting digital growth, are raising concerns over excessive water, energy use, and environmental degradation. The Supreme Court-appointed National Task Force highlighted student suicides as a systemic issue …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 28 MAY 2026

The current affairs article highlights major developments in governance, demography, science, environment, and public policy in India. The SRS Report 2024 shows India’s fertility rate has fallen below replacement level, while healthcare access and women’s empowerment are improving. The Supreme Court expanded Article 21 by recognizing safe highway travel as a fundamental right under Article …

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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 …

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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 …

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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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INSIGHTS REVISION MODULES : INSIGHTS PT 2026 Exclusive Updated Module for UPSC CSE Prelims

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 …

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Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor

Source:  TH Subject:   Science and Technology Context: In a significant milestone for India’s nuclear energy ambitions, the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) at Kalpakkam achieved criticality. About Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor: What it is? A Fast Breeder Reactor is a high-efficiency nuclear reactor that uses fast neutrons to generate more fissile material (fuel) than it …

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