UPSC Current Affairs for 2026-07-10

Use this daily collection to understand why each development matters, then verify time-sensitive facts through the linked sources before adding them to notes.

• Russia’s share in Indian oil imports crossed 40% in May 2026 even as premium pricing continuedEconomy · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Russia's share in India's oil imports crossed 40% in May 2026, with a premium charged, while India resumed imports from Iran and Venezuela. Syllabus Connection: GS Paper 2: International Relations India's energy security and foreign policy; GS Paper 3: Economy impact of global oil prices o
• India added 52.5 mtpa regasification capacity in 2025: IGU World LNG ReportEconomy · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: India became the fourth largest LNG regasification market globally in 2025, adding 52.5 mtpa capacity across eight terminals. Syllabus Connection: Energy security, infrastructure, and India's energy mix under GS Paper 3 Economy, Infrastructure, Energy. Exam Relevance: Relevant for question
• Rainfall in eastern river basins down 20% since 1951: Study on water availability in Indus river systemEnvironment and International Relations · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: First data based evidence shows 20% rainfall decline in eastern Indus basin rivers since 1951, supporting India's call to renegotiate Indus Waters Treaty. Syllabus Connection: GS Paper 2: India Pakistan bilateral relations, treaties; GS Paper 3: climate change impact on water resources. Ex
• PM Christopher Luxon interview: ‘New Zealand, working with India, needs to remake case for a rules-based system’International Relations · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: PM Modi's first visit to New Zealand in four decades, with PM Luxon emphasizing rules based system and bilateral ties. Syllabus Connection: India New Zealand bilateral relations, Indo Pacific geopolitics, rules based international order, Global South reforms. Exam Relevance: Relevant for q
• Report abnormal population growth in border areas: Shah to SPsSecurity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Home Minister Shah flagged abnormal demographic growth in border areas due to illegal migration at the first Land Border Districts SPs Conference. Syllabus Connection: Security: border management, internal security challenges, and demographic changes due to infiltration. Exam Relevance: Re
• CISF seizes over 428 tonnes of illegal coal in Jharkhand, BengalSecurity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: CISF seized over 428 tonnes of illegal coal in Jharkhand and West Bengal under the 'zero coal leakage' initiative. Syllabus Connection: Security: internal security challenges, role of central forces; Governance: mineral resource management, law enforcement. Exam Relevance: Highlights enfor
• Supreme Court considers reference of provision to furnish reason during arrestsPolity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Supreme Court considers referring to larger bench due to conflicting rulings on whether grounds of arrest must be in writing. Syllabus Connection: Polity: Fundamental Rights Article 22, Criminal Procedure, Judicial Precedent Exam Relevance: Tests understanding of Article 22 1 safeguards, j
• Checkbox caste: On the counting of caste, Census 2027Society · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Pre test for Census 2027 includes open ended caste enumeration, raising data quality concerns. Syllabus Connection: Society: Caste census, social justice, affirmative action; Governance: Census methodology, data quality. Exam Relevance: Relevant for debates on caste enumeration, reservatio