Daily Current Affairs — 12 March 2026
25 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Changes in FDI Norms Linked to Land Bordering Countries (LBCs)
In News The Government of India has introduced changes to the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) framework related to investments from Land Bordering Countries (LBCs) to balance national security concerns with ease of doing business and investment inflows. Key Changes Introduced Determination of ‘Beneficial Owner’ (BO): The amendment provides for a definition and criteria for determination of Beneficial Ownership that is widely used by the investing community, under the Prevention of Money Launderi
International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026)
Context The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has declared 2026 the International Year of the Woman Farmer (IYWF 2026). About Workforce shift: Rural men are moving to non-farm jobs leading to women replacing them in agriculture. Rise in women’s participation: Employment in agriculture surged by 135% in a decade.
Stranded Renewable Power and Grid Constraints in India
Context At the Bharat Climate Forum 2026, energy experts highlighted a critical risk in India’s energy transition that renewable power generation is increasing rapidly, but grid and institutional constraints are preventing its efficient utilisation. India’s Renewable Energy Sector Indias total renewable energy capacity reached 253.96 GW in November 2025, representing an increase of over 23% from 205.52 GW in 2024. Solar installed capacity reached 132.85 GW followed by Wind at around 53.99 GW.
Robust Coal Stocks Strengthen India’s Energy Security
Context The Union Ministry of Coal has stated that India currently has an overall coal stock of about 210 million tonnes (MT), which is estimated to be sufficient for around 88 days of consumption. About India, with the fifth-largest coal reserves and being the second-largest consumer, heavily depends on coal. Coal contributes 55% to the energy mix and powers over 74% of electricity generation in India.
‘Delays in Starship risk NASA’s moon landing plan’
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Space )
Holding up half the sky on India’s farms
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy )
A revision of GDP and its implications
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy )
Reforming choice-based education
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
LPG output rises 25% since issue of supply maintenance orders
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy )
Motion to oust LS Speaker rejected amid drama over Shah’s comments on Rahul
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
SC upholds ‘right to die’ for man in vegetative state
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Ethics)
Bill to codify IPS deputation in Central Armed Police Forces may be tabled in this session
Source: The Hindu(Page5) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
India, France Armies conduct exchange on precision firing
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
For CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s impeachment motion, what are Opposition’s key grounds
Source: Indian Express(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Why is India staring at LPG deficit?
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy )
NITI Aayog launches second annual edition of “Fiscal Health Index”
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
Groups to prevent human-wildlife conflict linked to elephant deaths
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment )
New EPS rules leave out clause on higher pension
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
‘India has overall coal stock for 88 days, can meet rising demand’
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy )
IEA agrees to release 400 million barrels of emergency oil in effort to calm surging prices
Source: Indian Express | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy )
Parental income can’t be sole factor to decide creamy layer: Supreme Court
Source: Indian Express(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Judge distinguishes between active and passive euthanasia‘Right to dignified death prevails over interest of the state’
Source: The Hindu(Page6)The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Ethics)GS2(Governance)/GS3(Ethics)
Kavach 4.0 Successfully Commissioned on 1,452 Route Km
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Economy)
Kisan Credit Card: Fueling Growth in Agriculture
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Global energy concerns mount as Iran hits ships
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
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