Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 15 April 2026
4 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Industrial Unrest in India’s Manufacturing Hubs
Context The recent violent protests in Noida have highlighted a growing wave of labour unrest across India’s industrial belts, including Manesar, Surat, Panipat, and Barauni. Nature and Spread of Protests The protests have involved large-scale mobilisation of workers across multiple industrial sectors, including textiles, automobiles, refineries, and electronics, across several industrial clusters in North and Western India. Initially began as peaceful demonstrations, it gradually escalated into
India’s Food Waste Paradox
Context According to the United Nations Environment Programme, India wastes 78–80 million tonnes of food annually, valued at ₹1.55 lakh crore, making it the second-largest food waste globally. Status of food wastage in India As per UNEP Food Waste Index Report 2024, the estimated food wastage in India in 2022 is 55 kg/capita/year in India, lower than the global average of 79 kg/capita/year. Concern: India ranks 102 out of 123 countries in the Global Hunger Index 2025.
Digital Piracy & Legal Consequences
Context Recently, the Vijay-starrer Jana Nayagan was leaked online in high quality before theatrical release, indicating insider involvement or mishandling of authorised access. About Piracy It refers to the unauthorised use, reproduction, distribution, or sale of copyrighted material such as films, music, software, books, and digital content. It is essentially a form of copyright infringement, and occurs when intellectual property is used without permission of the rights holder.
India's New Deportation Policy
In News Recently, the new deportation policy was issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. What is Deportation? It is a formal legal process where foreigners suspected of staying illegally in India are detained, tried in court, and deported only after all legal steps are completed and their identity is confirmed with their home country.