News of The Day – 3rd April 2026

The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc

(with Syllabus Relevance)

(GS-1: Art & Culture)

• Artwork by Raja Ravi Varma sold at record price.
• Depicts the mythological theme of maternal affection (Yashoda-Krishna).
• Highlights growing global value of Indian classical art.
• About Raja  Ravi Varma.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• About SAMPANN
• Developed by Centre for Development of Telematics. 
• Telecom pension management system for DoT.
• “Platform-as-a-Service” model enables scalability and digital governance.
• Enhances transparency, efficiency, and service delivery.

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• The Supreme Court of India reaffirmed that the Governor must act on the aid and advice of the Council of Ministers in matters of remission.
• Based on interpretation of Articles 161 and 163 of the Constitution.
• Governors cannot exercise discretion independently in such cases.
• Strengthens the principle of parliamentary democracy and federal accountability.

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• The issue relates to transfers of officials by the Election Commission of India during elections.
• The Supreme Court clarified limits of ECI’s powers vis-à-vis state governments.
• ECI has plenary powers under Article 324, but must act within the legal framework.
• Balances free & fair elections with administrative federalism.

(GS-2:Polity and Governance)

• Study by The Lancet highlights gaps in reducing Maternal Mortality Ratio (MMR)
• India aims to meet SDG target of MMR < 70 per lakh live births by 2030.
• Challenges: regional disparities, healthcare access, anaemia, institutional delivery gaps.
• Requires strengthening primary healthcare and maternal services.

(GS-2: Polity & Governance)

• The Supreme Court observed that the right to be considered for promotion flows from Articles 14 and 16 (equality).
  • Not a right to promotion, but a right to fair consideration.
• Reinforces merit-based and non-arbitrary administrative practices.
• Important for service jurisprudence in India.

(GS-2: Polity and Governance)

• National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) granted deemed university status.
• Enables it to award degrees and expand teacher education programs.
• Aligns with NEP 2020 reforms in teacher training and research.
• Enhances institutional autonomy and academic capacity.

(GS-2: International Relations)

• Refers to policy ambiguity under Donald Trump regarding West Asia conflicts.
• Highlights need for India’s independent foreign policy strategy.
• India’s interests: energy security, diaspora safety, maritime routes.
• Emphasizes strategic autonomy in a multipolar world.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Financial instruments settled in cash without physical delivery of underlying assets.
• Common in forex markets for currencies with restrictions (e.g., INR offshore markets).
• Helps in hedging exchange rate risks.
• Raises concerns about currency speculation and regulatory oversight by RBI.

(GS-3: Economy)

• Relief to Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units to sell more in Domestic Tariff Area (DTA).
• Aims to counter global demand slowdown and supply chain disruptions.
• Helps maintain production, employment, and exports competitiveness.
• Reflects flexible trade policy and economic resilience measures.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• INS Taragiri is a stealth frigate under Project 17A.
• Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd.
• Equipped with advanced radar, stealth features, and missile systems.
• Strengthens Indian Navy’s blue-water capabilities and indigenisation.

(GS-3: Science & Technology)

• Initiative by IndiaAI Mission and Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation.
• Focus: AI-driven healthcare solutions, diagnostics, drug regulation.
• Encourages startups and innovation in digital health.
• Supports India’s push for AI in governance and healthcare.