UPSC Current Affairs 7 March 2026

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Disaster Management GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Indian Diaspora

9,000 Indians stuck in Iran, Centre works on plan to bring them home, Pg1

India plans evacuation of 9,000 citizens from Iran amidst escalating US-Israel conflict, exploring land routes via Armenia, Turkmenistan.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Disaster Management GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Indian Diaspora

9,000 Indians stuck in Iran, Centre works on plan to bring them home, Pg1

India plans evacuation of 9,000 citizens from Iran amidst escalating US-Israel conflict, exploring land routes via Armenia, Turkmenistan.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Aravalli definition row: SC's amicus alleges panel 'suppressed' FSI view, raising concerns over environmental protection and mining operations.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Aravalli definition row: SC's amicus alleges panel 'suppressed' FSI view, raising concerns over environmental protection and mining operations.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Protected under UN treaty, half of world’s migratory wildlife on decline: Report, Pg2

UN report reveals alarming decline in migratory wildlife populations, with 49% decreasing and 24% facing extinction.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Protected under UN treaty, half of world’s migratory wildlife on decline: Report, Pg2

UN report reveals alarming decline in migratory wildlife populations, with 49% decreasing and 24% facing extinction.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Health Sector

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Breast cancer cases double in India since 1990, mortality rises 74%; urgent policy action needed for early detection.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Health Sector

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Breast cancer cases double in India since 1990, mortality rises 74%; urgent policy action needed for early detection.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Indian Diaspora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Bracing for a crisis that goes beyond oil, Pg11

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia threaten India's economy via trade disruptions, reduced remittances, and weakened capital inflows, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Indian Diaspora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Bracing for a crisis that goes beyond oil, Pg11

Geopolitical tensions in West Asia threaten India's economy via trade disruptions, reduced remittances, and weakened capital inflows, exacerbating existing vulnerabilities.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: Economy GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Sinking of Dena opens new front in the war, disrupts hard-won regional peace, Pg12

Torpedoing of Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka escalates US-Iran conflict, disrupting Indian Ocean peace and spiking war-risk insurance premiums.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: Economy GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Sinking of Dena opens new front in the war, disrupts hard-won regional peace, Pg12

Torpedoing of Iranian frigate near Sri Lanka escalates US-Iran conflict, disrupting Indian Ocean peace and spiking war-risk insurance premiums.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS2: E Governance GS3: Government Budgeting

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS2: E Governance GS3: Government Budgeting

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka pioneers alcohol-based excise duty from 2026, modernizing taxation and rationalizing pricing across alcoholic beverages, aiming for transparency and compliance.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Geography GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How West Asia conflict may impact other core industries, beyond oil & gas, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens Indian industries: Supply disruptions loom for steel, fertilizers, and construction materials amid rising tensions.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Geography GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How West Asia conflict may impact other core industries, beyond oil & gas, Pg16

West Asia conflict threatens Indian industries: Supply disruptions loom for steel, fertilizers, and construction materials amid rising tensions.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output to meet cooking gas needs, Pg16

Government invokes Essential Commodities Act, directs refiners to maximize LPG output amid West Asia crisis, ensuring domestic supply and price stability.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output to meet cooking gas needs, Pg16

Government invokes Essential Commodities Act, directs refiners to maximize LPG output amid West Asia crisis, ensuring domestic supply and price stability.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Ongoing conflict may fuel imported inflation; prolonged crisis could hit exchange rate, CAD', Pg16

Geopolitical tensions may trigger imported inflation, weaken rupee, and widen CAD, posing economic challenges for India, says Finance Ministry.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

'Ongoing conflict may fuel imported inflation; prolonged crisis could hit exchange rate, CAD', Pg16

Geopolitical tensions may trigger imported inflation, weaken rupee, and widen CAD, posing economic challenges for India, says Finance Ministry.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

RBI announces ₹1 lakh crore OMO purchase of government securities in two tranches to manage liquidity.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

RBI announces ₹1 lakh crore OMO purchase of government securities in two tranches to manage liquidity.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

RBI proposes zero liability for customers in fraudulent digital transactions due to lender negligence, effective July 1, 2026.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

RBI proposes zero liability for customers in fraudulent digital transactions due to lender negligence, effective July 1, 2026.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

New GDP series reveals India's economy at $3.9 trillion, impacting average income and delaying $5-trillion target.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

New GDP series reveals India's economy at $3.9 trillion, impacting average income and delaying $5-trillion target.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

U.S. ‘allows’ India to buy Russian oil for 30 days, Pg1

U.S. grants India 30-day allowance for Russian oil imports amidst Iran's global energy influence, aiming to stabilize oil prices.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

U.S. ‘allows’ India to buy Russian oil for 30 days, Pg1

U.S. grants India 30-day allowance for Russian oil imports amidst Iran's global energy influence, aiming to stabilize oil prices.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Governance GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Governance GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

The governments of Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh have announced plans to ban social media use for minors, aiming to mitigate the psychological and social risks associated with early digital exposure.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

LS to debate resolution on removal of Om Birla as Speaker on Monday. Pg1

The Lok Sabha is scheduled to debate a significant Opposition-led resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla on Monday, marking a rare procedural challenge in India's lower house.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

LS to debate resolution on removal of Om Birla as Speaker on Monday. Pg1

The Lok Sabha is scheduled to debate a significant Opposition-led resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla on Monday, marking a rare procedural challenge in India's lower house.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026: Calls for ethical AI intensify amid rising digital threats and deepfakes targeting women globally.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS4: Ethical Issues in International Relations and Funding

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026: Calls for ethical AI intensify amid rising digital threats and deepfakes targeting women globally.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Poverty and Hunger GS3: Land Reforms in India

Rights, justice, action for India’s women farmers, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026 highlights women farmers' rights, land access, and nutritional security for equitable, resilient, and nourished India.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Poverty and Hunger GS3: Land Reforms in India

Rights, justice, action for India’s women farmers, Pg10

International Women's Day 2026 highlights women farmers' rights, land access, and nutritional security for equitable, resilient, and nourished India.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

I&B Ministry halts publication of TRP for TV news channels, Pg13

I&B Ministry suspends TRP publication for TV news channels amid concerns over sensational war reporting and potential public panic.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

I&B Ministry halts publication of TRP for TV news channels, Pg13

I&B Ministry suspends TRP publication for TV news channels amid concerns over sensational war reporting and potential public panic.

PrelimsGS 2: International Relations GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India denies assisting U.S. Navy in attack on Iran’s ship, Pg13

India has officially denied reports of any involvement in the U.S. Navy's sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka, with naval officials labeling such claims "baseless" and emphasizing that existing bilateral defense pacts do not obligate India to support American combat operations.

PrelimsGS 2: International Relations GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations

India denies assisting U.S. Navy in attack on Iran’s ship, Pg13

India has officially denied reports of any involvement in the U.S. Navy's sinking of the Iranian frigate IRIS Dena near Sri Lanka, with naval officials labeling such claims "baseless" and emphasizing that existing bilateral defense pacts do not obligate India to support American combat operations.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Governance GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: IT and Computers

‘Scientists, diplomats must discuss evolution of quantum computing’, Pg14

Experts advocate for proactive governance frameworks in quantum computing to address cybersecurity threats and foster international collaboration for responsible technological advancement.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Governance GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: IT and Computers

‘Scientists, diplomats must discuss evolution of quantum computing’, Pg14

Experts advocate for proactive governance frameworks in quantum computing to address cybersecurity threats and foster international collaboration for responsible technological advancement.

News Analysis

9,000 Indians stuck in Iran, Centre works on plan to bring them home, Pg1

9,000 Indians stuck in Iran, Centre works on plan to bring them home, Pg1

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Panel led by MoEF Secy ‘suppressed’ FSI view on Aravalli, amicus informs SC, Pg1

Protected under UN treaty, half of world’s migratory wildlife on decline: Report, Pg2

Protected under UN treaty, half of world’s migratory wildlife on decline: Report, Pg2

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Policy must catch up with breast cancer burden, Pg11

Bracing for a crisis that goes beyond oil, Pg11

Bracing for a crisis that goes beyond oil, Pg11

Sinking of Dena opens new front in the war, disrupts hard-won regional peace, Pg12

Sinking of Dena opens new front in the war, disrupts hard-won regional peace, Pg12

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

Karnataka to bring in alcohol-based excise duty: CM, Pg14

How West Asia conflict may impact other core industries, beyond oil & gas, Pg16

How West Asia conflict may impact other core industries, beyond oil & gas, Pg16

Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output to meet cooking gas needs, Pg16

Govt orders refiners to boost LPG output to meet cooking gas needs, Pg16

'Ongoing conflict may fuel imported inflation; prolonged crisis could hit exchange rate, CAD', Pg16

'Ongoing conflict may fuel imported inflation; prolonged crisis could hit exchange rate, CAD', Pg16

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

RBI to conduct Rs 1 lakh crore OMO purchase of G-Sec, Pg16

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

Zero liability for customers in case of lender negligence: RBI, Pg16

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

New GDP series: Distance to $5-tn target increases, Pg19

U.S. ‘allows’ India to buy Russian oil for 30 days, Pg1

U.S. ‘allows’ India to buy Russian oil for 30 days, Pg1

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

Karnataka, A.P. set to ban social media use by minors, Pg1

LS to debate resolution on removal of Om Birla as Speaker on Monday. Pg1

LS to debate resolution on removal of Om Birla as Speaker on Monday. Pg1

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

Balancing innovation with women’s digital safety, Pg10

Rights, justice, action for India’s women farmers, Pg10

Rights, justice, action for India’s women farmers, Pg10

I&B Ministry halts publication of TRP for TV news channels, Pg13

I&B Ministry halts publication of TRP for TV news channels, Pg13

India denies assisting U.S. Navy in attack on Iran’s ship, Pg13

India denies assisting U.S. Navy in attack on Iran’s ship, Pg13

‘Scientists, diplomats must discuss evolution of quantum computing’, Pg14

‘Scientists, diplomats must discuss evolution of quantum computing’, Pg14

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