Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 29 April 2026
30 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Indonesia’s New Biofuel Push
In News Indonesia is introducing B50 biodiesel (50% palm oil, 50% diesel) to reduce dependence on expensive imported oil amid global price and geopolitical pressures. Biofuels They are renewable fuels made from plant and animal waste such as corn, sugarcane, and cooking oil. The two main types are ethanol, produced by fermenting crops and mixed with petrol to reduce emissions, and biodiesel, made from oils or animal fats through a chemical process.
Natural and Organic Farming
Context Recently, the Prime Minister of India said that Sikkims model of organic and natural farming serves as an inspiration for the entire nation, at an event marking the 50th year of Sikkim’s Statehood. About Organic Natural Farming Organic Farming is defined as a system that avoids synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), relying on crop rotation, bio-fertilizers, compost and green manure. It is regulated under the National Programme for Organic Production (N
Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)@2047 Roadmap
In News NITI Aayog has launched DPI@2047 for Viksit Bharat, a roadmap for India’s next phase of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) aimed at driving inclusive and productivity-led growth. Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) refers to foundational digital systems that are accessible, secure, and interoperable, supporting essential public services. India’s Digital Public Infrastructure began with the JAM trinity—Jan Dhan bank accounts, Aadhaar identity, and mobi
Limits of International Maritime Law
Context The recent escalation in the Strait of Hormuz, involving Iran detaining ships and the U.S. intercepting vessels on the high seas, has raised critical questions about the legality of such actions under international maritime law. Background The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most crucial chokepoints for global energy trade, through which nearly a fifth of global oil supplies pass.
2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting
Context Speaking at the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Kyrgyzstan, the Defence Minister called for unified SCO action against terrorism and warned against double standards. Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Shanghai Five emerged in 1996 from a series of border demarcation and demilitarization talks between 4 former USSR republics and China. Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia and Tajikistan were members of the Shanghai Five.
A recusal test the Delhi High Court failed
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
The RTE Act and the idea of social inclusion
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
The fight to eliminate cervical cancer
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Health)
The tragedy of recurring Rohingya refugee deaths
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
No place for double standards when it comes to terror: Rajnath at SCO meet
Source: Indian Express(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Multi-pronged actions under consideration to check digital arrest frauds, Centre tells SC
Source: Indian Express(Page13) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Science and Technology
Al is bringing the battle to the door of the national-security bureaucracy
Source: Indian Express(Page15) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Technology)
Why power grid is facing the most strain at night
Source: Indian Express(Page17) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Industrial growth slips slightly to 4.1% in March despite energy shock
Source: Indian Express(Page21) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Manufacturing Hubs: Building Integrated Industrial Ecosystems
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Indonesia's new biofuel push could make cooking oil expensive in India
Source: Indian Express(Page17) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment )
Industrial output growth hits 5-month low of 4.1%
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Govt wary of banned online money games sneaking in as e-sports
Source: Indian Express(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
UNGA president meets Jaishankar, makes a dig at Trump Board of Peace
Source: Indian Express(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
UAE announces exit from OPEC group weakening cartel’s bargaining power
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
9,400 accounts banned for being linked to digital arrests
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Science and Tech)
UAE to exit OPEC, OPEC+ amid Strait of Hormuz crisis, big blow to Saudi Arabia
Source: Indian Express(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Courts must call reports on mitigating factors in potential death penalty cases: Apex court
Source: Indian Express(Page13) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Mystery of missing' Great Indian Bustard chick not such a mystery, say officials-it had learnt to fly'
Source: Indian Express(Page13) | Syllabus: GS3(Species)
Give rest hours and water to workers, Centre tells States
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
‘PLI plan warps 2W market, junks innovation-led firms’
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
Rajnath seeks unified SCO approach to end menace of terrorism
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Prehistoric rock painting site found in Nilgiris district
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS1(History)
Google’s AI data hub project kicks off in Andhra Pradesh
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
Sikkim’s natural farming is a model for the entire country, says Prime Minister
Source: The Hindu(Page5) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)