CivilsIASPrep.comUPSC Current Affairs for 2026-10-11
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- U.S. lifts sanctions on sale of Russian diesel in global marketsInternational Relations · The U.S. lifted sanctions on Russian diesel sales until April 7, 2027, following a Trump-Putin deal to supply diesel to American and global markets.
- Delivery completed: On the GST Council meet, reformsEconomy · The 57th GST Council meeting announced major procedural reforms to simplify compliance and reduce taxpayer harassment.
- ‘Navi’ Pillay dedicates Nobel Prize to ‘survivors of international crimes’International Relations · Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice and human rights.
- As Israel goes to the polls, settler attacks and expansion intensify in West BankInternational Relations · Israel's pre-election period has seen intensified settler attacks and settlement expansion in the West Bank, with over 1,600 attacks recorded between January and August.
- AI data-centre boom puts India’s power grid under pressure, drives up upgrade costsEconomy · AI data-centre expansion is raising power grid upgrade costs and straining transmission infrastructure across India.
- Desalination plants back in the reckoning in Keralam, govt. sets up expert committee to study feasibilityEnvironment and Water Management · Kerala government constitutes a 13-member expert committee to study feasibility of desalination plants along the coast.
- UN human rights body expresses concern over Delhi detentions, urges immediate releaseInternational Relations and Human Rights · OHCHR expressed concern over mass detentions during Delhi protests against the Chief Election Commissioner and urged immediate release.
- Navi Pillay | The jurist and a redemptionInternational Relations · Navanethem Pillay awarded 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for lifelong commitment to international justice and human rights.
- At least five killed in fresh Manipur violenceInternal Security · Fresh violence in Manipur's Kamjong and Ukhrul districts killed at least five, involving cross-border armed groups and allegations against state forces.