Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 19 March 2026
5 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
National Vaccination Day
Context India marked National Vaccination Day (March 16) to highlight achievements in immunisation. About Vaccination has played a transformative role in improving public health in India. The country has eradicated smallpox (1977) and eliminated polio (last case in 2011), yaws, and maternal neonatal tetanus.
India’s Power Sector: Progress and Reforms
Context India’s power sector has transitioned from a deficit-driven system to a more reliable and capacity-sufficient system due to sustained investments, policy reforms, and institutional strengthening over the past decade. Key Achievements of Power Sector India’s installed power capacity reached 520.51 GW as of January 2026, with the power shortage declining from 4.2% in FY14 to 0.03% till December 2025. Per capita electricity consumption increased to 1,460 kilowatt-hours in 2024–25, reflectin
Levels and Trends in Child Mortality
Context The United Nations Inter-Agency Group for Child Mortality Estimation (UNIGME) Report 2025 was released recently. Major Highlights Child Mortality: An estimated 4.9 million children died before turning 5 years old in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns. Newborn deaths account for nearly half of all under-five deaths, reflecting slower progress in preventing deaths around the time of birth.
Morality in Warfare
Context Iran has accused the United States and Israel of conducting the deadly missile attack on the school in Irans south on the first day of the war. Morality in War Morality in War is a complex issue that examines whether ethical principles can exist during armed conflict and how they should guide behavior. Just War Theory: The principles of a Just War originated with classical Greek and Roman philosophers like Plato and Cicero and were added to by Christian theologians like Augustine and Tho
India’s Demographic Transition: From Dividend to Ageing Challenge
Context A recent report titled “Unravelling India’s Demographic Future: Population Projections for States and Union Territories, 2021–2051” highlights that India is undergoing a structural demographic transition, which has significant implications for governance, economy, and social sectors. Key Demographic Trends in India Declining Fertility: India’s Total Fertility Rate (TFR) has declined to near replacement level of 2.1, reflecting a transition towards population stabilisation. Slowing Popula