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.
Brazil Presidential Election 2026: Lula’s Turnaround
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a historic fourth non-consecutive term in Brazil’s presidential runoff on 25 October 2026.Lula secured 51.79% of the vote against Flávio Bolsonaro’s 48.21%. How Did Lula Turn It Around? High...
Indian Seafarers in High-Risk Waters: Risks, Rights and Compensation
Since the West Asia conflict began in February 2026, 16 Indian seafarers have been killed, 33 injured and three reported missing in attacks on merchant vessels. Most casualties occ...
Read articleBehind France’s Snowballing Student Protests
Around 500 schools across France were shut or disrupted amid escalating protests by high-school students.Demonstrations have included school blockades, burning of waste bins and da...
Read articleIndia–Switzerland to Strengthen Ties in Defence and Nuclear Energy
India and Switzerland signed agreements on migration and mobility and the exchange of young professionals during talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Swiss President Guy ...
Read articleWhy Did the U.S. Federal Reserve Raise Interest Rates?
On September 16, 2026, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised its key short-term interest rate by 25 basis points, from 3.5–3.75% to 3.75–4%.It was the Fed’s first rate increase in nearly...
Read articleEvolution of Houthis: From Local Movement to Red Sea Power
Recent Houthi advances along Yemen’s Red Sea coast and around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait have increased risks to Saudi oil exports and international shipping. Origins as a Localised ...
Read articleBlockades in Red Sea and Persian Gulf: Why India Is Deeply Concerned
India has expressed deep concern over disruptions in the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, warning that attacks on shipping threaten regional stability, energy supplies and freedom of ...
Read articleThe Rise of Industrial Tourism in China
China is witnessing a sharp rise in industrial tourism, with visitors increasingly touring factories producing EVs, electronics, high-speed trains, ships and other advanced technol...
Read articleUK 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 cove...
Read articleChina’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...
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