UPSC current affairs 2026

SAPLING DIALOGUE: SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE & NUTRITION SECURITY

The SAPLING Dialogue 2026, led by the World Bank Group, convenes South Asian nations to transform food systems through policy reform, investment, and innovation. India anchors this platform, driving climate-resilient agriculture, nutrition security, and private sector-led farm-firm-finance integration.

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COAL EXCHANGE RULES 2026 NOTIFIED: MARKET-BASED COAL TRADING

The Coal Exchange Rules, 2026 establish regulated electronic platforms for physical coal trading in India. CCO registers and oversees exchanges, enabling transparent "many-to-many" price discovery, boosting commercial mining participation, and advancing market liberalization for energy security.

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LAUNCH OF LAND PORT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (LPMS) ‘VINIMAY’

VINIMAY (LPMS) is India's unified digital platform for managing 15 land ports, launched by the Home Minister on 8 June 2026. It integrates customs, immigration, and logistics through single-window clearance, real-time tracking, and online payments, advancing trade facilitation and border security.

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AVIAN INFLUENZA (BIRD FLU) EXPLAINED

Avian Influenza (H5N1) is a highly contagious viral disease affecting birds, with occasional zoonotic transmission to humans. Known for high mortality, it threatens global health and poultry industries, requiring strict biosecurity, rapid culling, and vigilant WHO-coordinated surveillance to prevent pandemics. 

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