UPSC Current Affairs 13 April 2026

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian Geography GS 1: Indian Society GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Tourism and trade, Pg6

Great Nicobar Island mega-project raises concerns over environmental impact, indigenous rights, and strategic value amidst rapid development plans.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Governance GS 1: Indian Geography GS 1: Indian Society GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Environmental Impact Assessment GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Tourism and trade, Pg6

Great Nicobar Island mega-project raises concerns over environmental impact, indigenous rights, and strategic value amidst rapid development plans.

GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Society GS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Why India’s established elite is afraid of taking risks, Pg6

Indian business elite shifts from risk-taking to wealth preservation, impacting R&D investments and long-term economic growth.

GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Society GS1: Effects of Globalization on Indian Society GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Why India’s established elite is afraid of taking risks, Pg6

Indian business elite shifts from risk-taking to wealth preservation, impacting R&D investments and long-term economic growth.

GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Geography GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce GS3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Tapping fisheries in reservoirs, Pg7

Budget 2026-27 focuses on integrated fisheries development in 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars, aiming to double aquaculture productivity.

GS 3: Economy GS 1: Indian Geography GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Storage, Transport and Marketing of Agricultural Produce GS3: Economics of Animal Rearing

Tapping fisheries in reservoirs, Pg7

Budget 2026-27 focuses on integrated fisheries development in 500 reservoirs and Amrit Sarovars, aiming to double aquaculture productivity.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Between 14 years and the gallows, Pg8

Trial court's death sentence in custodial death case highlights limitations in sentencing powers, sparking debate on judicial discretion and uniformity.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernanceEthicsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

Between 14 years and the gallows, Pg8

Trial court's death sentence in custodial death case highlights limitations in sentencing powers, sparking debate on judicial discretion and uniformity.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?, Pg8

Biomass stoves offer cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG with reduced emissions, fuel consumption, and sustainable firewood usage.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?, Pg8

Biomass stoves offer cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG with reduced emissions, fuel consumption, and sustainable firewood usage.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

China giving fictitious names to Indian territory, says Centre, Pg10

India strongly opposes China's fictitious naming of Indian territories, asserting Arunachal Pradesh's integral status amidst ongoing border tensions and bilateral strain.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

China giving fictitious names to Indian territory, says Centre, Pg10

India strongly opposes China's fictitious naming of Indian territories, asserting Arunachal Pradesh's integral status amidst ongoing border tensions and bilateral strain.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Dhaka to send 20-member delegation in China outreach, Pg14

Bangladesh sends delegation to China amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, focusing on trade, medical tourism, and Teesta River project.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Dhaka to send 20-member delegation in China outreach, Pg14

Bangladesh sends delegation to China amid shifting geopolitical dynamics, focusing on trade, medical tourism, and Teesta River project.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Nature’s signals, PgII

Sentinel species like frogs and emperor penguins serve as early indicators of environmental threats, signaling ecosystem decline and climate change impacts.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Nature’s signals, PgII

Sentinel species like frogs and emperor penguins serve as early indicators of environmental threats, signaling ecosystem decline and climate change impacts.

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.

Deadlock, but with silver lining: Key takeaways from the US-Iran talks, Pg1

US-Iran talks deadlock in Islamabad raises West Asia tension; Indian markets brace for volatility and crude oil price surge.

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.

Deadlock, but with silver lining: Key takeaways from the US-Iran talks, Pg1

US-Iran talks deadlock in Islamabad raises West Asia tension; Indian markets brace for volatility and crude oil price surge.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Biotechnology GS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

What's Keytruda, why is it a big deal in India's cancer fight, Pg1

Keytruda, breakthrough immunotherapy drug faces counterfeit market in India due to high costs and regulatory gaps, investigation reveals.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Health Sector GS3: Biotechnology GS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

What's Keytruda, why is it a big deal in India's cancer fight, Pg1

Keytruda, breakthrough immunotherapy drug faces counterfeit market in India due to high costs and regulatory gaps, investigation reveals.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Courts reluctant to remove arbitrators who are ex-judges: Justice Nagarathna, Pg2

Justice Nagarathna highlights courts' reluctance to remove ex-judge arbitrators, stressing ADR discipline and active Mediation Act implementation for effective dispute resolution.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Courts reluctant to remove arbitrators who are ex-judges: Justice Nagarathna, Pg2

Justice Nagarathna highlights courts' reluctance to remove ex-judge arbitrators, stressing ADR discipline and active Mediation Act implementation for effective dispute resolution.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

Centre defends PMAY houses on forest land in SC, citing FRA safeguards and duties for tribal communities' habitat protection.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

Centre defends PMAY houses on forest land in SC, citing FRA safeguards and duties for tribal communities' habitat protection.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices GS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Amid war's lengthening shadows, the need to reform fertiliser policy, Pg11

Fertilizer policy overhaul urged amid import dependence and rising global prices due to geopolitical instability, impacting India's food security.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices GS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Amid war's lengthening shadows, the need to reform fertiliser policy, Pg11

Fertilizer policy overhaul urged amid import dependence and rising global prices due to geopolitical instability, impacting India's food security.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Economics of Animal Rearing GS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology GS3: Biotechnology

Kashmir scientists crack cultivation of rare morel mushrooms, Pg13

Kashmiri scientists achieve breakthrough in cultivating rare, expensive Morel mushrooms, potentially revolutionizing J&K's bioeconomy and farmer incomes.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Economics of Animal Rearing GS3: Achievements of Indians in Science and Technology GS3: Biotechnology

Kashmir scientists crack cultivation of rare morel mushrooms, Pg13

Kashmiri scientists achieve breakthrough in cultivating rare, expensive Morel mushrooms, potentially revolutionizing J&K's bioeconomy and farmer incomes.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-UK FTA to come into force by mid-May, Pg15

India-UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA) set to boost bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030, starting mid-May.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

India-UK FTA to come into force by mid-May, Pg15

India-UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CETA) set to boost bilateral trade to $120 billion by 2030, starting mid-May.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices GS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Why Iran energy shock hasn't spread to food, yet, Pg18

Iran energy crisis impact: Global food prices remain stable due to abundant supplies, but biofuel diversion poses future risk.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices GS3: Buffer Stocks and Food Security

Why Iran energy shock hasn't spread to food, yet, Pg18

Iran energy crisis impact: Global food prices remain stable due to abundant supplies, but biofuel diversion poses future risk.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 1: Indian GeographyPrelimsGS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Uttarakhand HC halts oak tree felling, spotlighting their crucial role in Himalayan ecology and biodiversity conservation amidst degradation concerns.

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

Drug for hepatitis E, Pg19

Heminifosbuvir, a hepatitis C drug, shows promise in treating hepatitis E by disrupting viral replication in animal trials.

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

Drug for hepatitis E, Pg19

Heminifosbuvir, a hepatitis C drug, shows promise in treating hepatitis E by disrupting viral replication in animal trials.

News Analysis

Tourism and trade, Pg6

Tourism and trade, Pg6

Why India’s established elite is afraid of taking risks, Pg6

Why India’s established elite is afraid of taking risks, Pg6

Tapping fisheries in reservoirs, Pg7

Tapping fisheries in reservoirs, Pg7

Between 14 years and the gallows, Pg8

Between 14 years and the gallows, Pg8

Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?, Pg8

Are biomass stoves a cleaner, cheaper alternative to LPG?, Pg8

China giving fictitious names to Indian territory, says Centre, Pg10

China giving fictitious names to Indian territory, says Centre, Pg10

Dhaka to send 20-member delegation in China outreach, Pg14

Dhaka to send 20-member delegation in China outreach, Pg14

Nature’s signals, PgII

Nature’s signals, PgII

Deadlock, but with silver lining: Key takeaways from the US-Iran talks, Pg1

Deadlock, but with silver lining: Key takeaways from the US-Iran talks, Pg1

What's Keytruda, why is it a big deal in India's cancer fight, Pg1

What's Keytruda, why is it a big deal in India's cancer fight, Pg1

Courts reluctant to remove arbitrators who are ex-judges: Justice Nagarathna, Pg2

Courts reluctant to remove arbitrators who are ex-judges: Justice Nagarathna, Pg2

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

PMAY houses on forest land: Govt tells SC about safeguards, duties under FRA, Pg7

Amid war's lengthening shadows, the need to reform fertiliser policy, Pg11

Amid war's lengthening shadows, the need to reform fertiliser policy, Pg11

Kashmir scientists crack cultivation of rare morel mushrooms, Pg13

Kashmir scientists crack cultivation of rare morel mushrooms, Pg13

India-UK FTA to come into force by mid-May, Pg15

India-UK FTA to come into force by mid-May, Pg15

Why Iran energy shock hasn't spread to food, yet, Pg18

Why Iran energy shock hasn't spread to food, yet, Pg18

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Oak trees felling case: Their ecological importance for Himalayas, Pg18

Drug for hepatitis E, Pg19

Drug for hepatitis E, Pg19

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