Daily Current Affairs — 11 March 2026
30 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Defence Forces Vision 2047
Context The Minister of Defence released the document “Defence Forces Vision 2047: A Roadmap for a Future-Ready Indian Military”, prepared by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff. Objectives of Defence Forces Vision 2047 Future Warfare Preparedness: The vision emphasises preparing the military for multi-domain warfare, including cyber, space, artificial intelligence and information warfare. Alignment with National Development Goals: The transformation of defence capabilities is linked with
Supreme Court Reiterates Support for Uniform Civil Code
Context The Supreme Court of India reiterated its support for a Uniform Civil Code, observing that a common civil law framework would help address complexities arising from multiple personal laws governing marriage, divorce, and succession across communities. Supreme Court’s Observations The petition before the court challenges provisions of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Application Act, 1937, arguing that it discriminates against Muslim women in matters such as inheritance. The Court stated
SC Permits Withdrawal of Life Support in India’s First Passive Euthanasia Case
Context The Supreme Court practically applied the principles of passive euthanasia for the first time by permitting the withdrawal of clinically-assisted nutrition and hydration (CANH) to 32-year-old Harish Rana. About The court laid down that: withdrawal of life support must be in the “best interests” of the patient and guiding factors include whether life support provided to the patient qualify as medical treatment; whether medicines have any therapeutic benefit, but only works to prolong life
Invoking of Essential Commodities Act, 1955 For Natural Gas Allocation
Context Recently, the Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 by notifying the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia and disruptions in LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Key Points in Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026 Establishment of a four-tier priority system for gas allocation: Based on the average consumption of gas from the past six-month. Gas redistribution: Lower-prior
Reevaluating the office of the Speaker
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
AI and the national security calculus
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Science and Tech)
Scientists rewire bacteria to build ‘designer’ proteins on demand
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
Govt. invokes Essential Commodities Act for natural gas allocation
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy
To stabilise rupee, RBI may use 2013 plan to help banks mop up NRI dollar deposits
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy
LS takes up resolution on removal of Speaker as MPs trade accusations in House
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Govt eases investment curbs from land bordering countries, including China, sets 60-day deadline for clearance of proposals
Source: Indian express(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Proton accelerator facility to come up in Visakhapatnam
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
SC to look into plea against law on Muslim inheritance
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Supreme Court reiterates support for UCC, calls it ‘most effective answer’ to discriminatory laws
Source: Indian express(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Cabinet clears Jal Jeevan 2.0 with bigger role for Panchayats
Source: Indian express(Page5) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Jal Jeevan mission gets extension up to 2028
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )
Researchers publish first-of-its-kind checklist on fireflies across India
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
With a legal cloud over Trump’s tariffs, countries must rethink trade deals
Source: Indian express(Page11) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
How anti-conversion laws passed by BJP state governments mirror each other
Source: Indian express(Page16) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Gas from new sources will end shortage, say officials
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
‘41%’ illusion: a quiet re-engineering of India’s fiscal federal landscapeUnion Cabinet tweaks 2020 rules to allow Chinese investments
Source: The Hindu(Page10)The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)GS2(Governance)
Rajnath Singh unveils ‘vision document’to advance military
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS3(Defence)
SC seeks balance; govt. says IT Rules do not curb satire
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )
As Opposition plans on motion to impeach CEC Gyanesh Kumar, here is what the law says
Source: Indian express(Page16) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
West Asia crisis: Glass industry in a spot as govt prioritises natural gas allocation
Source: Indian express(Page17) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Parliamentary panel asks Railways to assess passenger satisfaction, conduct post-redevelopment evaluation of Amrit Bharat stations
Source: Indian express(Page17) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance/GS3(Economy)
Taking sides in conflict: Delhi’s past record tells a complicated story
Source: Indian express(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Govt. told X, Instagram to take down critical, satirical posts on PM, UGC equity regulations
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )
Asteroid YR4: no longer a threat
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
Inside China, authority, conflict and strategic challenges
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)