UPSC current affairs May 2026

DECENTRALISING MENTAL HEALTH CARE IN INDIA

India's 85% mental health treatment gap requires shifting from a medication-first approach to a decentralized stepped-care model. Empowering non-specialist workers to deliver community-based psychosocial interventions can effectively expand access, reduce stigma, and reserve specialist care for severe disorders.

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National Critical Mineral Mission: Challenges and Opportunities

India strengthens mineral security through the National Critical Mineral Mission and KABI. By promoting a circular economy and e-waste recycling, India secures critical minerals essential for its clean energy transition

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HANTAVIRUS INFECTION: TRANSMISSION, SYMPTOMS, AND TREATMENT

Hantavirus is a severe zoonotic pathogen spread primarily through aerosolized rodent excreta. A rare, recent outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship highlighted maritime public health vulnerabilities, prompting coordinated international responses to manage cases of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome.

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OP NETRA 1.0: INDIAN ARMY'S EYE CAMP IN LADAKH

Op Netra 1.0 was a mega high-altitude surgical eye camp conducted by the Indian Army in Ladakh under Operation Sadbhavana. It featured the indigenous 'Op Netra App' and showcased exceptional civil-military synergy to restore vision for remote border populations.

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LIPULEKH PASS CONTROVERSY: INDIA-NEPAL BORDER DISPUTE

The Lipulekh Pass controversy is a territorial dispute between India and Nepal over the Kalapani region, rooted in the ambiguous 1816 Treaty of Sugauli. Driven by cartographic inconsistencies and strategic interests, it requires urgent, evidence-based diplomatic resolution.

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WORLD PRESS FREEDOM INDEX 2026: INDIA RANK & GLOBAL TRENDS

The 2026 World Press Freedom Index by RSF places India at 157th, highlighting a severe legal decline. Globally, press freedom has hit a 25-year low, driven by misused national security laws, devastating armed conflicts, and tech platforms spreading AI-generated disinformation.

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ONLINE CENSORSHIP IN INDIA: BALANCING FREEDOM AND REGULATION

Social media platforms face increasing automated censorship pressures in India under amended IT Rules and the Sahyog portal. Shrinking safe harbour protections and expedited takedown mandates risk bypassing judicial safeguards, threatening constitutional freedom of speech and expression.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN NATIONAL SECURITY

India is revolutionizing its national security by integrating Artificial Intelligence across its armed forces. Through initiatives like the ADITI scheme, ETAI framework, and M.A.N.A.V. vision, India aims to build indigenous, trustworthy, and human-centric military AI capabilities for strategic sovereignty.

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