MEA sets up a control room for the Gulf
Crisis response starts with being reachable; the control room is that first step.
UPSC angle: Prelims: none. · Mains: protecting Indians abroad.
4 Mar 2026Current affairs for UPSC
Daily notes mapped to syllabus topics, with “Asked before” PYQs and original practice MCQs.
Latest current affairs
India-Japan CEPA Joint Committee meets in Tokyo
Joint Committee reviews are how India pushes for better access under the CEPA.
UPSC angle: Prelims: none.
4 Mar 2026
West Asia war: India calls for an early end
India's line has stayed the same: it names no side and keeps the focus on de-escalation and civilians.
UPSC angle: Prelims: none. · Mains: India's West Asia policy.
3 Mar 2026
World Wildlife Day 2026: medicinal and aromatic plants
Sustainable sourcing supports AYUSH value chains and forest livelihoods.
UPSC angle: Prelims: World Wildlife Day, CITES.
3 Mar 2026
MoD signs ₹5,083 crore contracts for ALH Mk-III (MR) and VL-Shtil missiles
It boosts maritime surveillance and indigenous aviation.
UPSC angle: Prelims: ALH, DAP categories.
3 Mar 2026
Second India-Philippines Maritime Dialogue
This follows the Strategic Partnership of August 2025; UNCLOS is the common ground with Manila.
UPSC angle: Prelims: none. · Mains: India in the South China Sea debate.
2 Mar 2026
India and Canada sign terms of reference for CEPA negotiations
A CEPA could diversify critical minerals, energy and education links.
UPSC angle: Prelims: India–Canada.
2 Mar 2026
PM condemns attacks on the UAE
Unlike the general statements, this call condemned attacks on one named partner, which also hosts a large Indian community.
UPSC angle: Prelims: none. · Mains: India-UAE ties in the West Asia war.
1 Mar 2026
₹4,400 crore projects in Madurai
Pre-election project launches are routine; note the sectors, roads and rail.
UPSC angle: Prelims: none.
1 Mar 2026
CBIC introduces deferred customs duty payment for eligible manufacturer-importers
It supports cash flows for Make in India.
UPSC angle: Prelims: Customs facilitation.
1 Mar 2026Monthly compilations
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