Daily Current Affairs & Analysis
Subject-wise daily current affairs for UPSC IAS — Prelims and Mains focused. New analysis every day from The Hindu, Indian Express and PIB.
UK Ban on Goods from Illegal Israeli Settlements in the West Bank
The United Kingdom has announced a ban on imports originating from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, including East Jerusalem. What Does the UK Ban Cover? The ban covers agricultural, processed and manufactu...
China’s Xi urges SCO member states to make security a key priority
The 26th meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, from 31 August to 1 September 2026. Terrorism Stro...
Read articleThe US is the world's top oil producer. Why does it want Venezuela’s crude?
The U.S. has announced a major oil agreement that would give it majority operational control over around 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil, nearly 20% of Venezuela’s proven rese...
Read articleSharing water post Indus Waters Treaty: The road ahead for India, Pakistan
The PCA-hosted Court of Arbitration has issued two further orders in the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) dispute, holding India’s decision to keep the Treaty in “abeyance” impermissible ...
Read articlePM Modi visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyz Republic: Why Central Asia matters for India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Central Asia. For India, engagement with the Central Asian countries is important for a variety of reasons, from security to connectivity to en...
Read articleWith ‘No Soap or Toothpaste’, Why the USS Lincoln Is Still at Sea
USS Abraham Lincoln, a U.S. aircraft carrier deployed in the Arabian Sea, has remained at sea for over 260 days, amid reports of supply shortages, falling morale and suicide attemp...
Read articleIndia’s LPG dependence on U.S.
Around 67% of India’s LPG is now coming from the U.S., reflecting a major sourcing shift amid disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. India has also secured about 2.2 million tonnes o...
Read articleWorld Development Report 2026
The World Bank has released the World Development Report 2026. Published annually since 1978, the report examines a major development issue and provides policy recommendations for ...
Read articleRed Sea Conflict Expands India’s Crude Oil Supply Risks
India faces fresh crude-oil supply risks as the Houthi militia threatens Saudi-linked tankers passing through the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. While Russian crude and diversified sourcing...
Read articleIsrael’s Earthen Barriers in the Gaza Strip
Construction of barriers: Israel is constructing massive earthen walls and raised berms across several parts of the Gaza Strip. What Are Earthen Barriers? Basic structure: Earthen ...
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