UPSC Current Affairs 10 March 2026

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

Conversations with Iran to continue: Jaishankar, Pg1

Jaishankar affirms continued dialogue with Iran amidst regional turmoil, prioritizing Indian citizens' safety and energy security concerns post-Khamenei assassination.

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

Conversations with Iran to continue: Jaishankar, Pg1

Jaishankar affirms continued dialogue with Iran amidst regional turmoil, prioritizing Indian citizens' safety and energy security concerns post-Khamenei assassination.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge, Pg6

Iran war intensifies India's strategic challenges amid US-China rivalry, impacting regional dynamics and energy security, demanding a balanced regional policy.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge, Pg6

Iran war intensifies India's strategic challenges amid US-China rivalry, impacting regional dynamics and energy security, demanding a balanced regional policy.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social Justice GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Bitter milk, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy exposes regulatory failures, raising concerns over food safety and informal dairy oversight.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS 2: Social Justice GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Bitter milk, Pg6

Andhra Pradesh milk contamination tragedy exposes regulatory failures, raising concerns over food safety and informal dairy oversight.

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 GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced, Pg6

US security guarantees questioned as Iran strikes Gulf bases; nations rethink alliances, India's self-reliance in defense gains importance.

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 GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced, Pg6

US security guarantees questioned as Iran strikes Gulf bases; nations rethink alliances, India's self-reliance in defense gains importance.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS1: World Wars GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Indian Diaspora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How the war in Iran threatens to spill over, Pg7

Escalating conflict in Iran threatens regional stability, impacting India's interests, energy security, and diaspora in Gulf states.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS1: World Wars GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Indian Diaspora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

How the war in Iran threatens to spill over, Pg7

Escalating conflict in Iran threatens regional stability, impacting India's interests, energy security, and diaspora in Gulf states.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority, Pg7

Article emphasizes India's urgent need for algorithmic sovereignty to counter Western biases in AI and ensure geopolitical autonomy.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority, Pg7

Article emphasizes India's urgent need for algorithmic sovereignty to counter Western biases in AI and ensure geopolitical autonomy.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt. sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota Act implementation, Pg10

Government explores amendments to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, potentially expediting women's reservation implementation by bypassing Census and delimitation.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

Govt. sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota Act implementation, Pg10

Government explores amendments to Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, potentially expediting women's reservation implementation by bypassing Census and delimitation.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s cheetah population hits 53 with new litter at Kuno, Pg12

India's cheetah population surpasses 50 as Namibian cheetah, Jwala, births five cubs at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.

GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

India’s cheetah population hits 53 with new litter at Kuno, Pg12

India's cheetah population surpasses 50 as Namibian cheetah, Jwala, births five cubs at Kuno National Park, Madhya Pradesh.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

Research reveals how COVID-19 adenovirus vaccines triggered rare blood clots due to antibody mutation, paving way for safer vaccines.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Biotechnology

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

Research reveals how COVID-19 adenovirus vaccines triggered rare blood clots due to antibody mutation, paving way for safer vaccines.

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.

Oil tops $100 a barrel, gas shortage fear grips restaurants, tiles industry, Pg1

Oil price surge hits $100/barrel amid West Asia conflict; gas shortage grips restaurants and tile industry, impacting prices.

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.

Oil tops $100 a barrel, gas shortage fear grips restaurants, tiles industry, Pg1

Oil price surge hits $100/barrel amid West Asia conflict; gas shortage grips restaurants and tile industry, impacting prices.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: E Governance GS3: Space Technology GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Forest Survey of India halts AI-driven Anavaran deforestation alert system after 22 months, states raise concerns over monitoring gap.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: E Governance GS3: Space Technology GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Forest Survey of India halts AI-driven Anavaran deforestation alert system after 22 months, states raise concerns over monitoring gap.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Space Technology

Nearly a year after tender, Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory in limbo, Pg1

India's Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory project faces delays as tender remains unawarded nearly a year after floating.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Space Technology

Nearly a year after tender, Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory in limbo, Pg1

India's Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory project faces delays as tender remains unawarded nearly a year after floating.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

MHA: Statutory bodies cannot seek Look Out Circulars directly, Pg1

MHA restricts statutory bodies' direct LOC requests; ED challenges court's remarks on PMLA probes in excise policy case.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

MHA: Statutory bodies cannot seek Look Out Circulars directly, Pg1

MHA restricts statutory bodies' direct LOC requests; ED challenges court's remarks on PMLA probes in excise policy case.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Space Technology

ISRO teams up with AIIMS to study impact of space missions on astronauts' health, Pg4

ISRO partners with AIIMS to study and mitigate health risks faced by astronauts during space missions, ensuring astronaut safety.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: Disaster ManagementPrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Space Technology

ISRO teams up with AIIMS to study impact of space missions on astronauts' health, Pg4

ISRO partners with AIIMS to study and mitigate health risks faced by astronauts during space missions, ensuring astronaut safety.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

No debate on notice for Speaker's removal amid Opposition protests, Pg6

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla faces removal motion amidst Opposition's uproar over West Asia conflict; debate deferred, outcome unlikely.

GS 2: PolityPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures

No debate on notice for Speaker's removal amid Opposition protests, Pg6

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla faces removal motion amidst Opposition's uproar over West Asia conflict; debate deferred, outcome unlikely.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Eateries to factories, India begins to feel pinch of West Asia conflict, Pg7

West Asia conflict disrupts LPG supplies, forcing Mumbai eateries to alter menus and cooking processes amid rising cylinder prices.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Eateries to factories, India begins to feel pinch of West Asia conflict, Pg7

West Asia conflict disrupts LPG supplies, forcing Mumbai eateries to alter menus and cooking processes amid rising cylinder prices.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Delhi HC clears way for Dr Reddy's to manufacture, export Ozempic-like drug, Pg9

Delhi HC allows Dr. Reddy's to manufacture Ozempic-like drug before Novo Nordisk's patent expires on March 20.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Delhi HC clears way for Dr Reddy's to manufacture, export Ozempic-like drug, Pg9

Delhi HC allows Dr. Reddy's to manufacture Ozempic-like drug before Novo Nordisk's patent expires on March 20.

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

National interest is not at odds with core values. Recalibrate foreign policy, Pg10

US-Israel's preemptive war on Iran disrupts global order; India faces economic risks, geopolitical challenges, and needs foreign policy recalibration.

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

National interest is not at odds with core values. Recalibrate foreign policy, Pg10

US-Israel's preemptive war on Iran disrupts global order; India faces economic risks, geopolitical challenges, and needs foreign policy recalibration.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society GS3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

For women farmers, AI is an opportunity, Pg11

AI poised to empower women farmers, boost productivity, and bridge digital divide in Indian agriculture sector, especially in diversified commodities.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society GS3: E Technology in Aid of Farmers

For women farmers, AI is an opportunity, Pg11

AI poised to empower women farmers, boost productivity, and bridge digital divide in Indian agriculture sector, especially in diversified commodities.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

If summer comes, can pollution be far behind?, Pg11

Delhi faces rising ozone pollution due to heat, sunlight, and biogenic volatile organic compounds from specific trees.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

If summer comes, can pollution be far behind?, Pg11

Delhi faces rising ozone pollution due to heat, sunlight, and biogenic volatile organic compounds from specific trees.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Society GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

When the state pays for babies: Some lessons from Sikkim, Pg11

Sikkim's pro-natalist policies offer lessons for Andhra Pradesh, revealing limited impact of financial incentives on reversing declining fertility rates.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Society GS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

When the state pays for babies: Some lessons from Sikkim, Pg11

Sikkim's pro-natalist policies offer lessons for Andhra Pradesh, revealing limited impact of financial incentives on reversing declining fertility rates.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: 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.

As oil prices surge, Sensex, Nifty fall 1.7%, rupee hits record low, Pg13

Oil price surge triggers Sensex and Nifty crash; rupee hits record low amid West Asia conflict and supply disruptions.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: 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.

As oil prices surge, Sensex, Nifty fall 1.7%, rupee hits record low, Pg13

Oil price surge triggers Sensex and Nifty crash; rupee hits record low amid West Asia conflict and supply disruptions.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre spent Rs 89 cr on ads for September 2025 GST rate cuts, Pg13

Government spent ₹88.74 crore advertising 2025 GST rate cuts, aiming to pass benefits to end-consumers through 'GST Bachat Utsav'.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Centre spent Rs 89 cr on ads for September 2025 GST rate cuts, Pg13

Government spent ₹88.74 crore advertising 2025 GST rate cuts, aiming to pass benefits to end-consumers through 'GST Bachat Utsav'.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

How PSU tender uncovered cartelisation by Indian cement cos, Pg13

CCI uncovers decade-long cement cartel involving Dalmia, Shree Digvijay, and India Cements, rigging ONGC tenders through price collusion.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

How PSU tender uncovered cartelisation by Indian cement cos, Pg13

CCI uncovers decade-long cement cartel involving Dalmia, Shree Digvijay, and India Cements, rigging ONGC tenders through price collusion.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India says no to IEA's call to release strategic oil reserves, Pg13

India declines IEA's call to release strategic oil reserves amid rising crude prices due to West Asia conflict.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India says no to IEA's call to release strategic oil reserves, Pg13

India declines IEA's call to release strategic oil reserves amid rising crude prices due to West Asia conflict.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: 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.

Trump says too soon to talk about 'seizing' Iran's oil as conflict rages, Pg14

Trump dismisses Iran oil seizure amid conflict; global energy crisis looms as Strait of Hormuz closure spikes prices.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: 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.

Trump says too soon to talk about 'seizing' Iran's oil as conflict rages, Pg14

Trump dismisses Iran oil seizure amid conflict; global energy crisis looms as Strait of Hormuz closure spikes prices.

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Conversations with Iran to continue: Jaishankar, Pg1

Conversations with Iran to continue: Jaishankar, Pg1

The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge, Pg6

The Iran war intensifies India’s strategic challenge, Pg6

​Bitter milk, Pg6

​Bitter milk, Pg6

The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced, Pg6

The lesson is national security cannot be outsourced, Pg6

How the war in Iran threatens to spill over, Pg7

How the war in Iran threatens to spill over, Pg7

Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority, Pg7

Why algorithmic sovereignty should be India’s top priority, Pg7

Govt. sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota Act implementation, Pg10

Govt. sends feelers to Opposition on women’s quota Act implementation, Pg10

India’s cheetah population hits 53 with new litter at Kuno, Pg12

India’s cheetah population hits 53 with new litter at Kuno, Pg12

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

We now know why some people had severe blood clots after COVID shots, PgII

Oil tops $100 a barrel, gas shortage fear grips restaurants, tiles industry, Pg1

Oil tops $100 a barrel, gas shortage fear grips restaurants, tiles industry, Pg1

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Forest Survey of India stops its AI-based fortnightly alerts to states on deforestation, Pg1

Nearly a year after tender, Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory in limbo, Pg1

Nearly a year after tender, Rs 1,600-crore gravitational wave observatory in limbo, Pg1

MHA: Statutory bodies cannot seek Look Out Circulars directly, Pg1

MHA: Statutory bodies cannot seek Look Out Circulars directly, Pg1

ISRO teams up with AIIMS to study impact of space missions on astronauts' health, Pg4

ISRO teams up with AIIMS to study impact of space missions on astronauts' health, Pg4

No debate on notice for Speaker's removal amid Opposition protests, Pg6

No debate on notice for Speaker's removal amid Opposition protests, Pg6

Eateries to factories, India begins to feel pinch of West Asia conflict, Pg7

Eateries to factories, India begins to feel pinch of West Asia conflict, Pg7

Delhi HC clears way for Dr Reddy's to manufacture, export Ozempic-like drug, Pg9

Delhi HC clears way for Dr Reddy's to manufacture, export Ozempic-like drug, Pg9

National interest is not at odds with core values. Recalibrate foreign policy, Pg10

National interest is not at odds with core values. Recalibrate foreign policy, Pg10

For women farmers, AI is an opportunity, Pg11

For women farmers, AI is an opportunity, Pg11

If summer comes, can pollution be far behind?, Pg11

If summer comes, can pollution be far behind?, Pg11

When the state pays for babies: Some lessons from Sikkim, Pg11

When the state pays for babies: Some lessons from Sikkim, Pg11

As oil prices surge, Sensex, Nifty fall 1.7%, rupee hits record low, Pg13

As oil prices surge, Sensex, Nifty fall 1.7%, rupee hits record low, Pg13

Centre spent Rs 89 cr on ads for September 2025 GST rate cuts, Pg13

Centre spent Rs 89 cr on ads for September 2025 GST rate cuts, Pg13

How PSU tender uncovered cartelisation by Indian cement cos, Pg13

How PSU tender uncovered cartelisation by Indian cement cos, Pg13

India says no to IEA's call to release strategic oil reserves, Pg13

India says no to IEA's call to release strategic oil reserves, Pg13

Trump says too soon to talk about 'seizing' Iran's oil as conflict rages, Pg14

Trump says too soon to talk about 'seizing' Iran's oil as conflict rages, Pg14

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Bitter milk, Pg6

Bitter milk, Pg6