UPSC Current Affairs 24 April 2026

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1

Supreme Court scrutinizes ED's claims of constitutional breakdown in West Bengal amidst coal smuggling case probe and alleged obstruction.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: Internal Security GS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary

SC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1

Supreme Court scrutinizes ED's claims of constitutional breakdown in West Bengal amidst coal smuggling case probe and alleged obstruction.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance, Pg8

Amidst regional tensions, US brokers historic Lebanon-Israel talks, seeking lasting ceasefire despite Hezbollah's resistance and internal divisions.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World History GS1: Redrawal of National Boundaries, Colonization and Decolonization GS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance, Pg8

Amidst regional tensions, US brokers historic Lebanon-Israel talks, seeking lasting ceasefire despite Hezbollah's resistance and internal divisions.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

India grapples with $170 billion climate losses; Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's Climate Resilient Villages for nationwide adaptation strategy.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

India grapples with $170 billion climate losses; Economic Survey highlights Tamil Nadu's Climate Resilient Villages for nationwide adaptation strategy.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

High heat, Pg8

India grapples with early, intense heatwaves impacting health, economy, and elections, demanding robust heat action plans and climate adaptation strategies.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

High heat, Pg8

India grapples with early, intense heatwaves impacting health, economy, and elections, demanding robust heat action plans and climate adaptation strategies.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scientists explore 'cold spark' fireworks as safer, noiseless alternatives to reduce pollution and health risks during festivals like Thrissur Pooram.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

Scientists explore 'cold spark' fireworks as safer, noiseless alternatives to reduce pollution and health risks during festivals like Thrissur Pooram.

GS 2: International Relations GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Indian Diaspora

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

Jaishankar highlights India-Africa ties as a beacon of stability amid global turbulence, focusing on development and strategic partnerships.

GS 2: International Relations GS1: Distribution of Key Natural Resources GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Indian Diaspora

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

Jaishankar highlights India-Africa ties as a beacon of stability amid global turbulence, focusing on development and strategic partnerships.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Vulnerable Sections

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Union State Relations and Federal Structure GS2: Vulnerable Sections

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

Union Social Justice Ministry reveals State apathy in extending welfare to denotified tribes, hindering access to housing and benefits.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Space Technology

China selects two Pakistani candidates as its first foreign astronauts: reports, Pg16

China selects Pakistani astronauts for Tiangong space station, deepening strategic ties amid US exclusion and space race dynamics.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Space Technology

China selects two Pakistani candidates as its first foreign astronauts: reports, Pg16

China selects Pakistani astronauts for Tiangong space station, deepening strategic ties amid US exclusion and space race dynamics.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS2: Health Sector GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

WHO's Pandemic Agreement faces deadlock over Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex, hindering equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics globally.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS2: Health Sector GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Intellectual Property Rights, IPR

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

WHO's Pandemic Agreement faces deadlock over Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex, hindering equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics globally.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health Sector

Liver disease often goes unnoticed in people with type 2 diabetes, PgII

Study reveals high prevalence of undiagnosed liver fibrosis in type 2 diabetes patients, emphasizing need for routine screening and early intervention.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Health Sector

Liver disease often goes unnoticed in people with type 2 diabetes, PgII

Study reveals high prevalence of undiagnosed liver fibrosis in type 2 diabetes patients, emphasizing need for routine screening and early intervention.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Governance GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: IT and Computers GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

Mythos risk: Govt pings Anthropic, FM urges banks to remain vigilant, Pg1

FM directs banks to heighten vigilance against Anthropic's Mythos, an AI model that can exploit software vulnerabilities, posing unprecedented cyber threats.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Governance GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: IT and Computers GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

Mythos risk: Govt pings Anthropic, FM urges banks to remain vigilant, Pg1

FM directs banks to heighten vigilance against Anthropic's Mythos, an AI model that can exploit software vulnerabilities, posing unprecedented cyber threats.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: Indian Society GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

India bids for 2038 Asian Games amidst NGT scrutiny of water usage in cricket stadiums, raising sustainability concerns.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: Indian Society GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

India bids for 2038 Asian Games amidst NGT scrutiny of water usage in cricket stadiums, raising sustainability concerns.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

NGT directs states to combat arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater; seeks Centre's monitoring for health hazard mitigation.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

NGT directs states to combat arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater; seeks Centre's monitoring for health hazard mitigation.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

China in mind, India and Japan move to deepen defence ties, Pg8

India welcomes Japan's relaxed arms export policy, enhancing defence cooperation amid China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

China in mind, India and Japan move to deepen defence ties, Pg8

India welcomes Japan's relaxed arms export policy, enhancing defence cooperation amid China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

After Germany, now France waives off transit visas for Indian flyers, Pg8

France eases travel for Indian flyers, waiving off transit visas from April 10, 2026, boosting Indo-French relations after Macron's visit.

GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

After Germany, now France waives off transit visas for Indian flyers, Pg8

France eases travel for Indian flyers, waiving off transit visas from April 10, 2026, boosting Indo-French relations after Macron's visit.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy GS3: Government Budgeting

Missing piece in pay reform: System to gauge performance, Pg10

Eighth Central Pay Commission to link pay hikes with performance, seeks accurate measurement system for government officials' output and efficiency.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: Role of Civil Services in a Democracy GS3: Government Budgeting

Missing piece in pay reform: System to gauge performance, Pg10

Eighth Central Pay Commission to link pay hikes with performance, seeks accurate measurement system for government officials' output and efficiency.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: 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: Government Budgeting GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: GDP growth slows to 6.7%, CAD widens amidst rising energy prices and dwindling capital flows.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: 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: Government Budgeting GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10

West Asia crisis threatens India's economy: GDP growth slows to 6.7%, CAD widens amidst rising energy prices and dwindling capital flows.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Online gaming rules expand compliance, leave room for esports, Pg13

Government unveils online gaming regulations establishing Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) for oversight, compliance, and user protection starting May 1.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability

Online gaming rules expand compliance, leave room for esports, Pg13

Government unveils online gaming regulations establishing Online Gaming Authority of India (OGAI) for oversight, compliance, and user protection starting May 1.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Net FDI trend reversed pre-war, surged to $4.6 billion in February, Pg15

India's FDI rebounds to $4.6 billion in February, marking a four-year high amid shifting global investor sentiment.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy

Net FDI trend reversed pre-war, surged to $4.6 billion in February, Pg15

India's FDI rebounds to $4.6 billion in February, marking a four-year high amid shifting global investor sentiment.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: 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.

Prolonged conflict to hit energy costs, disrupt trade flows & financial markets, Pg15

RBI bulletin warns West Asia conflict may hike energy costs, disrupt trade, and destabilize financial markets, impacting India's economic outlook.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS2: 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.

Prolonged conflict to hit energy costs, disrupt trade flows & financial markets, Pg15

RBI bulletin warns West Asia conflict may hike energy costs, disrupt trade, and destabilize financial markets, impacting India's economic outlook.

News Analysis

SC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1

SC questions ED’s claim of rule of law breach in Bengal, Pg1

Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance, Pg8

Lebanon yearns for peace and deliverance, Pg8

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

Scaling climate adaptation from policy to grassroots, Pg8

​High heat, Pg8

​High heat, Pg8

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

What are safer fireworks alternatives?, Pg10

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

‘Indian ties with Africa signal stability in a turbulent world’, Pg12

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

State support key for tribal welfare, says Social Justice Ministry report, Pg14

China selects two Pakistani candidates as its first foreign astronauts: reports, Pg16

China selects two Pakistani candidates as its first foreign astronauts: reports, Pg16

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

Liver disease often goes unnoticed in people with type 2 diabetes, PgII

Liver disease often goes unnoticed in people with type 2 diabetes, PgII

Mythos risk: Govt pings Anthropic, FM urges banks to remain vigilant, Pg1

Mythos risk: Govt pings Anthropic, FM urges banks to remain vigilant, Pg1

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

After CWG, Olympics pitch, India now targets 2038 Asian Games, Pg1

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

China in mind, India and Japan move to deepen defence ties, Pg8

China in mind, India and Japan move to deepen defence ties, Pg8

After Germany, now France waives off transit visas for Indian flyers, Pg8

After Germany, now France waives off transit visas for Indian flyers, Pg8

Missing piece in pay reform: System to gauge performance, Pg10

Missing piece in pay reform: System to gauge performance, Pg10

India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10

India's Goldilocks moment is over, macro situation will worsen, Pg10

Online gaming rules expand compliance, leave room for esports, Pg13

Online gaming rules expand compliance, leave room for esports, Pg13

Net FDI trend reversed pre-war, surged to $4.6 billion in February, Pg15

Net FDI trend reversed pre-war, surged to $4.6 billion in February, Pg15

Prolonged conflict to hit energy costs, disrupt trade flows & financial markets, Pg15

Prolonged conflict to hit energy costs, disrupt trade flows & financial markets, Pg15

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High heat, Pg8

High heat, Pg8