Daily Current Affairs

March 9, 2026, marks the 250th anniversary of The Wealth of Nations, the foundational text of modern economic science. The milestone has reignited interest in “Das Adam Smith Problem,” the historical debate over the perceived conflict between Smith’s focus on “self-interest” and his earlier emphasis on “sympathy.” The Spectrum of Adam Smith: Key Analysis Economic

In May 2026, President Donald Trump has signaled that the Pentagon is on the verge of releasing “very interesting” files regarding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP), formerly known as UFOs. This follows a February executive directive aimed at declassifying decades of extraterrestrial-related records, mirroring his earlier release of the JFK and MLK assassination files. Key Highlights

As of May 4, 2026, the relationship between the United States and Germany has entered a period of severe friction following President Donald Trump’s announcement of significant troop withdrawals. This move has escalated a public dispute between Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who took office on May 6, 2025. The Dispute: Trump vs. Merz

As the world accelerates toward a net-zero future by 2050, a central irony has emerged: the “green” transition is currently one of the largest drivers of global mining. Building a single electric vehicle (EV) requires six times the mineral inputs of a conventional car, creating a massive tension between global climate goals and localized ecological

The Union Health Ministry has released the “Guidance Document on Diabetes Mellitus in Children,” establishing India’s first-ever structured national framework for the universal screening, diagnosis, and lifelong management of diabetes in children (ages 0–18). Key Features of the National Framework UPSC Perspective: Clinical and Policy Dimensions 1. Type 1 vs. Type 2 Diabetes For the

On May 4, 2026, a 120-member contingent of the Indian Army arrived in Kampong Speu Province, Cambodia, for the second edition of the India-Cambodia Joint Military Exercise, CINBAX-II. The 14-day exercise (May 4–17) underscores India’s deepening defense diplomacy in Southeast Asia under its ‘Act East’ policy. Key Points of CINBAX-II 2026 Understanding UN Charter: Chapter

On May 2, 2026, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) appointed renowned lyricist, writer, and advertising veteran Prasoon Joshi as the Chairman of Prasar Bharati. The position had been vacant since December 2025, following the resignation of retired IAS officer Navneet Kumar Sehgal. Key Points of the Appointment UPSC Perspective: Institutional Framework of Prasar

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has taken a rare and stringent step by ordering a complete repoll in all 285 polling stations of the Falta Assembly constituency in West Bengal. This decision follows widespread reports of “EVM vandalism” and voter intimidation during the final phase of polling on April 29, 2026. Key Points The