Current affairs for UPSC

Nipah: two cases in West Bengal, 196 contacts traced

Fast contact tracing under One Health keeps outbreaks small.

UPSC angle: Prelims: Nipah reservoir.

India–EU FTA concluded

Textiles, leather and pharma gain. CBAM and standards remain sticking points.

UPSC angle: Mains: India–EU trade. · Prelims: FTA basics.

India is Country Partner at Gulfood 2026

GI-tagged products get a premium only if buyers know them; trade fairs are where that starts.

UPSC angle: Prelims: none.

BRO clears Chatergala Pass

Border roads are lifelines in winter.

UPSC angle: Prelims: BRO projects.

Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad

Growth must come with better regulation, as December showed.

UPSC angle: Prelims: none.

16th National Voters’ Day: “My India, My Vote”

The day is worth knowing for Prelims; the theme changes each year.

UPSC angle: Prelims: NVD.

Agarwood scheme in Tripura

High-value forestry products can lift NE incomes.

UPSC angle: Prelims: agarwood.

UP Statehood Day

UPSC angle: Prelims: UP Diwas.

PLI white goods: 85 firms, ₹11,198 crore

AC components are import-heavy.

UPSC angle: Prelims: PLI.

MPLADS guidelines under revision

MPLADS is often questioned on use of funds.

UPSC angle: Prelims: eSAKSHI.