CivilsIASPrep.comUPSC Current Affairs for 2026-10-10
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- Property taxation needs structural reformEconomy · Recent studies on Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Ghaziabad reveal that structural issues, not just technology, limit property tax performance in Indian cities.
- Gold, silver imports by banks, nominated agencies to attract 3% IGSTEconomy · Government ends IGST exemption on gold, silver, platinum imports by banks and nominated agencies from April 1, 2026.
- U.K. arrest two Latvians inside perimeter of RAF base housing U.S., NATO intelligence operationsSecurity · Two Latvian men were arrested inside RAF Molesworth, a UK base hosting US and NATO intelligence operations, raising concerns about hybrid threats to military installations.
- Dry spell pushes rice and toor dal price to new highsEconomy · Karnataka's 35% rain deficit has sharply reduced kharif paddy and toor dal sowing, driving retail prices to new highs.
- Units grappling with rising costs, says expert at Vettri Tamil Nadu MSME Summit 2026Economy · Tanstia president highlights severe cost pressures on MSMEs at Vettri Tamil Nadu MSME Summit 2026.
- Two arrested; 13 Navy personnel among 18 under scanner for alleged leaks to Pakistan intelligence operativesPolity · Andhra Pradesh Counter Intelligence Cell uncovered an espionage module involving 13 Navy personnel allegedly leaking sensitive defence information to Pakistani intelligence operatives.
- GST Council unveils reforms to ease refund, registration and reduce litigationEconomy · The 57th GST Council meeting announced major procedural reforms to simplify registration, refunds, and litigation, effective April 1, 2027.