Day 3 — UPSC Prelims 2026 Current Affairs Revision
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Day 3 of 40 in the PrepDose UPSC Prelims 2026 sprint. 32 curated current-affairs events across 12 domains, with about 38 mins of focused revision and 22 UPSC-style practice questions. Free, no login.
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Karnataka Notifies Expansion of Bhadra Tiger Reserve Buffer Zone
Why focus: GS1 Geography map-based. Sets up Match-The-Following for Karnataka Tiger Reserves and adjacent wildlife sanctuaries.
On March 27, 2025, the Karnataka State Government officially notified the addition of approximately 28 sq km to the buffer zone and 15.6 sq km to the core area …
Read full eventIndia Expands Continental Shelf Claim in Arabian Sea
Why focus: GS2 IR / GS1 Geo. Tests UNCLOS maritime zones (EEZ vs Continental Shelf) and CLCS mandate in Assertion-Reason format.
On April 3, 2025, India submitted two modified claims to the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (CLCS) regarding its maritime boundaries in th…
Read full eventNature Sustainability Report on Invasive Plants
Why focus: GS3 Environment. Lantana and Prosopis are UPSC trap favorites. High probability for species-in-news How-Many-Correct questions.
A landmark study published in Nature Sustainability in December 2025 revealed that invasive alien plants are spreading across India's natural areas at an alarmi…
Read full eventDraft Rules Issued for 100% FDI in Insurance
Why focus: GS3 Economy. Tests FDI automatic vs government route mechanisms and IRDAI regulations in multi-statement format.
On August 29, 2025, the Ministry of Finance issued draft amendments to the Indian Insurance Companies (Foreign Investment) Rules, 2015. This regulatory move ope…
Read full eventGoa ST Assembly Representation Bill Passed
Why focus: Iron Law 4: Parliament Act. GS2 Polity, sets up How-Many-Correct for Article 332 provisions and Delimitation Commission powers.
On August 11, 2025, the Parliament passed the 'Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes in Assembly Constituencies of the State of Goa Bill'. The legi…
Read full eventIndia's Wetland Resolution Adopted at Ramsar COP15
Why focus: Iron Law 4: COP outcome. GS3 Environment, tests Ramsar Convention and wetland criteria in How-Many-Correct format.
On July 30, 2025, at the Ramsar COP15 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 172 member countries unanimously adopted an India-led resolution titled 'Promoting Sustainabl…
Read full eventEnvironment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025 Notified
Why focus: GS3 Environment. Tests Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) under EPA 1986. Ideal for multi-statement provisions check.
On January 6, 2025, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) notified the Environment Protection (End-of-Life Vehicles) Rules, 2025. Comi…
Read full eventInitiation of Gyan Bharatam Mission Manuscript Digitisation Drive
Why focus: GS1 Art & Culture. Tests National Mission for Manuscripts and traditional script classifications in How-Many-Correct format.
In 2025, the Ministry of Culture launched the Gyan Bharatam Mission to massively digitise and preserve ancient Indian manuscripts. Functioning as the restructur…
Read full eventSC Examines Lokpal Jurisdiction Over Judges
Why focus: GS2 Polity. Tests Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act 2013 exemptions and judicial independence principles in Assertion-Reason format.
In early 2025, the Lokpal issued a controversial order claiming it has jurisdiction to investigate corruption complaints against sitting High Court judges, clas…
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