UPSC Current Affairs 9 April 2026

GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Fragile U.S.-Iran truce kicks in, Pg1

US and Iran announce fragile ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, but conflicting terms and Israeli strikes threaten stability.

GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Fragile U.S.-Iran truce kicks in, Pg1

US and Iran announce fragile ceasefire mediated by Pakistan, but conflicting terms and Israeli strikes threaten stability.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing, Pg6

NITI Aayog report reveals India's sports equipment manufacturing challenges, including cost disadvantages and lack of global brands, hindering export potential.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Location Factors for Primary, Secondary and Tertiary Industries GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing, Pg6

NITI Aayog report reveals India's sports equipment manufacturing challenges, including cost disadvantages and lack of global brands, hindering export potential.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Jan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliance, Pg6

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas 2.0 Bill, decriminalizing 717 provisions across 79 Central Acts, fostering trust-based compliance and reducing court congestion.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Jan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliance, Pg6

Parliament passes Jan Vishwas 2.0 Bill, decriminalizing 717 provisions across 79 Central Acts, fostering trust-based compliance and reducing court congestion.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Social Justice GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society GS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The thermal cost of India’s textile surge, Pg7

Extreme heat threatens India's textile industry, causing productivity losses, worker exploitation, and supply chain disruptions, demanding urgent climate-smart solutions.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Social Justice GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society GS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

The thermal cost of India’s textile surge, Pg7

Extreme heat threatens India's textile industry, causing productivity losses, worker exploitation, and supply chain disruptions, demanding urgent climate-smart solutions.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why India wants fast breeder reactors, Pg8

India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking a crucial step towards sustainable nuclear energy and long-term fuel security.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why India wants fast breeder reactors, Pg8

India's Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieves criticality, marking a crucial step towards sustainable nuclear energy and long-term fuel security.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation, Pg10

Cabinet approves amendment bill to implement women's reservation by 2029 Lok Sabha elections, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation, Pg10

Cabinet approves amendment bill to implement women's reservation by 2029 Lok Sabha elections, increasing Lok Sabha seats to 816.

GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Architecture

Steps into the past: 1,500-year-old reservoir unearthed on Elephanta Island near Mumbai, Pg12

1,500-year-old stepped reservoir unearthed on Elephanta Island reveals ancient water management and maritime trade links.

GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Architecture

Steps into the past: 1,500-year-old reservoir unearthed on Elephanta Island near Mumbai, Pg12

1,500-year-old stepped reservoir unearthed on Elephanta Island reveals ancient water management and maritime trade links.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology GS3: Space Technology

Indian scientists find new way to measure distances in deep space, PgII

Indian scientists discover innovative method using pulsars' radio emissions to measure vast cosmic distances with enhanced accuracy, overcoming limitations of existing techniques.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology GS3: Space Technology

Indian scientists find new way to measure distances in deep space, PgII

Indian scientists discover innovative method using pulsars' radio emissions to measure vast cosmic distances with enhanced accuracy, overcoming limitations of existing techniques.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

India withdraws offer to host COP33 climate summit in 2028 amid concerns over conflicting climate priorities.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

India withdraws offer to host COP33 climate summit in 2028 amid concerns over conflicting climate priorities.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Pakistan emerges key mediator; US pushed it to broker ceasefire: FT, Pg1

Pakistan brokers US-Iran ceasefire amid regional conflict, positioning itself as key mediator, impacting global oil supply and India's energy security.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Pakistan emerges key mediator; US pushed it to broker ceasefire: FT, Pg1

Pakistan brokers US-Iran ceasefire amid regional conflict, positioning itself as key mediator, impacting global oil supply and India's energy security.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

‘West Asia conflict’s effect kept in mind’: Cabinet approves 12% hike in P&K fertiliser subsidy, Pg7

Cabinet approves 12% hike in P&K fertiliser subsidy to Rs 41,533 crore amid West Asia conflict.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices

‘West Asia conflict’s effect kept in mind’: Cabinet approves 12% hike in P&K fertiliser subsidy, Pg7

Cabinet approves 12% hike in P&K fertiliser subsidy to Rs 41,533 crore amid West Asia conflict.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

In West Asia, a realistic bargain may be in sight, Pg9

US and Iran reach ceasefire agreement, potentially reopening Strait of Hormuz; negotiations in Islamabad seek lasting geopolitical settlement.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

In West Asia, a realistic bargain may be in sight, Pg9

US and Iran reach ceasefire agreement, potentially reopening Strait of Hormuz; negotiations in Islamabad seek lasting geopolitical settlement.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam and Meghalaya reject additional power from Subansiri project due to high tariffs, impacting consumers and project viability.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam and Meghalaya reject additional power from Subansiri project due to high tariffs, impacting consumers and project viability.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

NGT halts Assam's deployment of forest protection force for election duty, citing violation of biodiversity act and supreme court orders.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

NGT halts Assam's deployment of forest protection force for election duty, citing violation of biodiversity act and supreme court orders.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Science & Technology GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

India to halt new HFC refrigerant production clearances post-2027, aligning with Kigali Amendment for ozone layer protection.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS 3: Science & Technology GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

India to halt new HFC refrigerant production clearances post-2027, aligning with Kigali Amendment for ozone layer protection.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27, Pg14

RBI holds repo rate steady at 5.25%, projects slower GDP growth of 6.9% for FY27 amid global uncertainties.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27, Pg14

RBI holds repo rate steady at 5.25%, projects slower GDP growth of 6.9% for FY27 amid global uncertainties.

GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS3: Land Reforms in India

Top 10% rural households own 44% land in India: Study, Pg14

Study reveals stark land inequality: Top 10% of rural households own 44% of India's land, 46% are landless.

GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian SocietyPrelimsGS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS3: Land Reforms in India

Top 10% rural households own 44% land in India: Study, Pg14

Study reveals stark land inequality: Top 10% of rural households own 44% of India's land, 46% are landless.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

World Bank raises India growth forecast by 30 bps to 6.6% for FY27, Pg14

World Bank projects India's FY27 growth at 6.6%, a 30 bps increase, driven by domestic demand and trade agreements.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

World Bank raises India growth forecast by 30 bps to 6.6% for FY27, Pg14

World Bank projects India's FY27 growth at 6.6%, a 30 bps increase, driven by domestic demand and trade agreements.

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Fragile U.S.-Iran truce kicks in, Pg1

Fragile U.S.-Iran truce kicks in, Pg1

The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing, Pg6

The other side of sport — mastering manufacturing, Pg6

Jan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliance, Pg6

Jan Vishwas 2.0 is all about trust-based compliance, Pg6

The thermal cost of India’s textile surge, Pg7

The thermal cost of India’s textile surge, Pg7

Why India wants fast breeder reactors, Pg8

Why India wants fast breeder reactors, Pg8

Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation, Pg10

Cabinet clears draft amendment Bill over women’s reservation, Pg10

Steps into the past: 1,500-year-old reservoir unearthed on Elephanta Island near Mumbai, Pg12

Steps into the past: 1,500-year-old reservoir unearthed on Elephanta Island near Mumbai, Pg12

Indian scientists find new way to measure distances in deep space, PgII

Indian scientists find new way to measure distances in deep space, PgII

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

India no longer inclined to host COP33 climate meeting in 2028, Pg1

Pakistan emerges key mediator; US pushed it to broker ceasefire: FT, Pg1

Pakistan emerges key mediator; US pushed it to broker ceasefire: FT, Pg1

‘West Asia conflict’s effect kept in mind’: Cabinet approves 12% hike in P&K fertiliser subsidy, Pg7

‘West Asia conflict’s effect kept in mind’: Cabinet approves 12% hike in P&K fertiliser subsidy, Pg7

In West Asia, a realistic bargain may be in sight, Pg9

In West Asia, a realistic bargain may be in sight, Pg9

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam, Meghalaya flag high tariff, refuse extra power from Subansiri, Pg11

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

Assam order seeking forest protection force for poll duty full of illegality: NGT, Pg11

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

No new clearances for production of refrigerant gases after 2027: Centre, Pg12

RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27, Pg14

RBI holds repo rate, sees GDP growth slowing to 6.9% in FY27, Pg14

Top 10% rural households own 44% land in India: Study, Pg14

Top 10% rural households own 44% land in India: Study, Pg14

World Bank raises India growth forecast by 30 bps to 6.6% for FY27, Pg14

World Bank raises India growth forecast by 30 bps to 6.6% for FY27, Pg14

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