Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 27 April 2026
34 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
“Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities” Report
Context The Union Minister of Housing Urban Affairs, released the report “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-plus Cities” by NITI Aayog. About India’s urbanisation is central to achieving the vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047 and progressing towards a $30 trillion economy. Cities are central to driving economic growth, fostering innovation, and generating employment.
Delhi’s TOD Policy
Context The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs announced a new transit-oriented development (TOD) policy for Delhi. About TOD projects typically combine residential, commercial and recreational spaces within walkable distances of transit hubs. The push is part of a broader strategy to promote integrated urban development along mass transit networks, including the Delhi Metro and Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors.
Virli Khandar Excavation
Context Archaeologists believe the findings at Virli Khandar could significantly contribute to understanding megalithic cultures in the region and their broader cultural practices. key findings from the site The site has a unique burial pattern like it has stone circles and within them menhirs, making it a composite megalithic structure (a combination of two burial types). In contrast, nearby sites such as Pimpalgaon Nipani and Tirota Kheri feature primarily dolmen burials, making Virli Khandar
How a ‘lost tribe’ in Northeast India forged ties with Israel
Source: Indian Express(Page9) | Syllabus: GS1(Society )
Upgraded SARPA platform to boost snakebite care in Kerala
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: Miscellaneous
‘Right to safe travel on highways part of right to life’
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
How AI helped community-led development in Rajasthan
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
Neanderthal mystery
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment )
Summer as a source of income shock for gig workers
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
SIR pause on way to a billion electorate
Source: The Hindu(Page11) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Ukraine marks Chernobyl anniversary amid Russia war
Source: The Hindu(Page14) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
T.N. launches third synchronised Nilgiri Tahr surveyU.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar ends
Source: The HinduThe Hindu | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)GS2(IR)
What rules govern international waters?
Source: The Hindu | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?
Source: The Hindu | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
Role heat and humidity play in India's firecracker factory blasts
Source: Indian Express(Page9) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment )
India's first women-led FTA is win for exports, shield for farmers
Source: Indian Express(Page 11) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) 2.0 App
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
Govt's online content blocking orders double to 24,000 in a year, over half on X
Source: Indian Express(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )
Census 2027: India’s First Digital Enumeration Exercise
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Heat, grief make way for customary grandeur as Kerala holds scaled-down Thrissur Pooram
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS1(Culture)
Disqualify all seven defecting MPs, AAP says in petition to RS Chairman
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Centre to resume Ladakh Statehood talks on May 22
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Doval meets UAE President, gives New Delhi's Gulf outreach a push
Source: Indian Express(Page7) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Why below-average rains don't rule out flood threat
Source: Indian Express(Page9) | Syllabus: GS1(Geography/GS3(Environment )
West Asia war, language on Israel derail joint statement at BRICS meet
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
MoEFCC and NBA launch five-year project to strengthen Grassroots Biodiversity Governance in Tamil Nadu and Meghalaya
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Environment )
New Zealand, India to sign free trade pact today; tariffs to be removed on all exports
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Modi hails India’s strides in nuclear, wind energy
Source: The Hindu(Page4) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
In Chinese military's new Atlas drone swarm system, much to worry for India
Source: Indian Express(Page9) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Technology)
For true nari shakti, take jobs where women workers are
Source: Indian Express(Page10) | Syllabus: GS1(Women Empowerment)
NITI Aayog releases report on “Moving Towards Effective City Government – A Framework for Million-Plus Cities”
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Small Hydro Power Development Scheme
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Environment )/GS3(Economy)
Historic': PM on Kalpakkam n-reactor attaining criticality
Source: Indian Express(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech/Environment)
Startup India Fund of Funds 2.0 (FoF 2.0).
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)