UPSC Current Affairs

Subodh Singh, identified as the mastermind behind the Karimnagar jewellery heist, was taken into custody by Karimnagar Police in Bihar on a Prisoner Transit (PT) warrant. A PT warrant allows police to transport an accused or convict from one jurisdiction to another for trial or investigation.

The NTA's affidavit explicitly stated that the decision to cancel the NEET-UG examination was taken in the interest of students and in recognition of the trust underpinning the national examination system. This underscores the importance of maintaining examination integrity and public confidence in competitive testing systems.

The Supreme Court pointed to 'ad-hocism' in the National Testing Agency (NTA) while hearing cases related to the NEET-UG paper leak. The NTA is responsible for conducting major entrance examinations including NEET-UG for medical admissions. The Court's observations highlight systemic failures in examination management affecting lakhs of aspirants.

Kerala and West Bengal are specifically highlighted as regions where football enjoys massive following. These states have strong football traditions with dedicated fan clubs, organized viewing events, and active supporter communities during World Cup seasons.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be held across multiple host nations. The article discusses the passionate football fan culture in India, particularly in Kerala and West Bengal, ahead of this tournament. The World Cup occurs every four years.

Vinesh Phogat, one of India's top wrestlers and a Commonwealth Games gold medallist, received relief concerning Asian Games trials. Sports-related current affairs, especially involving prominent athletes, are frequently tested in competitive exams.

Kerala and West Bengal are highlighted as regions where the FIFA World Cup is treated as a 'homecoming' event, with organised fan clubs and extensive viewing activities. These states have historically shown strong football culture.

Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) is the official WHO designation for events requiring coordinated international response. This status has been declared for only a handful of outbreaks, including previous Ebola crises, COVID-19, and Zika virus.

The WHO declared the Ebola outbreak a PHEIC on May 17, 2026. A PHEIC is the WHO's highest level of alarm, reserved for extraordinary events that pose a public health risk through international spread and require a coordinated international response. Previous PHEIC declarations include COVID-19, Zika, and earlier Ebola outbreaks.

Operation Sindoor (May 2026) was India's military response to the April 2026 Pahalgam attack, targeting 9 terrorist camps and infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

India's nuclear doctrine is based on 'No First Use' (NFU) — India will not be the first to use nuclear weapons, but will respond with massive retaliation if attacked with nuclear weapons.

The ISA was jointly launched by India and France on the sidelines of COP21 in Paris in November 2015. Its headquarters is in Gurugram, India.

The Pahalgam attack on April 22, 2026, killed 26 civilians (mostly tourists). India responded by suspending the Indus Waters Treaty, expelling Pakistani diplomats, and closing borders.

Following the Pahalgam attack in April 2026 killing 26 tourists, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled Pakistani diplomats, and closed the Attari-Wagah border.

Gangotri glacier is in Uttarakhand in the Garhwal Himalayas. It is one of the largest Himalayan glaciers and the primary source of the Bhagirathi river which joins to form the Ganga.

China is the world's largest producer of solar energy. India is among the top 5 globally and aims to achieve 500 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030.

Ahmedabad developed India's first Heat Action Plan in 2013 after the deadly 2010 heat wave. It has served as a model for other Indian cities and globally.

The SCO was established in Shanghai on June 15, 2001. Its founding members were China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. India and Pakistan joined in 2017.

The eCourts Mission Phase III focuses on digitising the entire judicial system — from filing to judgments — making courts fully paperless and accessible to citizens digitally.

IMEC was announced at the G20 New Delhi Summit in September 2023. It is a railway and shipping corridor connecting India to Europe via the Middle East, as an alternative to China's BRI.