Forest ServicesDaily Current Affairs — 31 March 2026
37 articles • UPSC Prelims & Mains
Rocket Re-entry Triggers Atmospheric Pollution
Context A recent study has found that the re-entry of rockets such as the Falcon 9 is altering the chemistry of the upper atmosphere, leading to a tenfold surge in lithium atoms. Atmospheric Pollution from Space Activity Satellites and rockets contain aluminum alloys and Lithium-ion batteries. During re-entry these materials burn and vaporize, releasing metals into mesosphere and lower thermosphere (MLT region).
14th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization
Context The 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14) of the World Trade Organization concluded in Yaoundé without consensus on extending the e-commerce duty moratorium. What is the E-commerce Moratorium? WTO members agreed in 1998 not to impose customs duties on electronic transmissions, which include: Digital goods such as e-books, software, music, and video games.
High Maternity deaths in India: Lancet Study
Context A study published in The Lancet found that India remains among the countries with the highest number of maternal deaths globally. Major Findings The progress slowed down post 2015 after years of rapid decline. Around 2.4 lakh women died globally in 2023 due to pregnancy and childbirth-related causes.
U.S.-Israel-Iran war puts India’s EV gap in focus
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Centre eyes new regulation to cover social media users
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
India emerges as Global Leader in issuing Compliance Certificates under Nagoya Protocol
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
Falcon 9 reentry pollutes upper atmosphere
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
Newfound brain network ‘SCAN’ implicated in Parkinson’s disease
Source: The Hindu(Page7) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
The continued pursuit of the perfect election
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
A flame the state cannot guarantee
Source: The Hindu(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
Ensuring federalism within delimitation
Source: The Hindu(Page9) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
On the implications of euthanasia
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)/GS3(Ethics)
What the Meta-YouTube ruling means for social media
Source: The Hindu(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
rethink on women’s quota:
Source: Indian Express(Page9) | Syllabus: GS1(Social Issues)/GS2(Governance)
Lok Sabha passes insolvency law amendments
Source: Indian Express(Page8) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )
War signals a reversal of civilisational progress. India must be a peacemaker
Source: Indian Express(Page10) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Are we measuring global warming wrong: What a new study says
Source: Indian Express(Page16) | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
Trump threatens Iran’s oil, power sites over deal
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Bill seeking divisional status for Jammu’s Pir Panjal and Chenab Valley: Politics behind it, and financial implications
Source: Indian Express(Page16) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Independent news creators on Centre’s radar as it seeks tighter control over content posted online
Source: Indian Express(Page19) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Cutting through Maoist heartland: Over last 15 months, remote Chhattisgarh villages got string of roads, bridges
Source: Indian Express(Page16) | Syllabus: GS3(Internal Security )
FOURTH SURVEY VESSEL (LARGE) ‘SANSHODHAK’ DELIVERED TO INDIAN NAVY AT GRSE KOLKATA
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Defence)
RBI’s new forex cap to stem rupee slide: Why are banks worried?
Source: Indian Express(Page19) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
INDIGENOUS STEALTH FRIGATE ‘DUNAGIRI’ DELIVERED TO INDIAN NAVY – A MAJOR BOOST TO AATMANIRBHARTA IN WARSHIP BUILDING
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Defence)
IN-SPACe invites applications for competitions for students
Source: The Hindu(Page3) | Syllabus: GS3(Science and Tech)
Iranian Parliament mulls possible exit from nuclear treaty
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
Manufacturing, capital goods lift IIP growth to 5.2% in Feb.
Source: The Hindu(Page1) | Syllabus: GS3(Economy)
India, Russia hold consultations amid crisis in West Asia
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)
IRDAI approves India AS framework for insurers
Source: The Hindu(Page12) | Syllabus: GS2(IR)/GS3(Economy)
Earliest Census data set to be available in 2027; India has fewer villages than during Census 2011
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
DELIVERY OF AGRAY – THE FOURTH ANTI-SUBMARINE WARFARE SHALLOW WATER CRAFT BUILT BY GRSE, KOLKATA
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Defence)
CSIR Transfers Indigenous Bio-Bitumen Technology: Turning Farm Residue into Sustainable Roads
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy/Science and Tech)
“Bhavasagara” Referral Centre Designated as India’s National Repository for Deep-Sea Fauna
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Environment)
Government approves 29 more proposals under the Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS)
Source: PIB | Syllabus: GS3(Economy
Census is opportunity to correct injustice towards Denotified, Nomadic Tribes
Source: Indian Express(Page11) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance)
Caste enumeration in second phase of Census exercise, says Census Commissioner
Source: Indian Express(Page5) | Syllabus: GS2(Governance )
GRSE delivers three frontline warships to Indian Navy
Source: The Hindu(Page6) | Syllabus: GS3(Defence)