Day: March 4, 2026

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 3 March 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :

Source: BS Subject: Mapping Context: Escalating hostilities between Iran, Israel, and the United States have put the Strait of Hormuz under global scrutiny amid fears of disruption to oil and

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination (CSE) is often described as one of India’s most challenging and […]

The Delhi-Dehradun Expressway Project (NH-72A), spanning approximately 210 km, aims to reduce travel time between Delhi and Dehradun from 6 hours to 2.5 hours. It includes tunnels, elevated corridors, and

Q1. “The end may be noble, but the means must also be just.” Discuss the ethical significance of this statement with examples from public life. ANS. “Ethics is knowing the

The Story: As corruption stories dominated headlines, the government launched Vigilance Awareness Week 2025(In October), focusing on integrity, transparency, and citizen participation. The timing was important: Came amid arrests, allegations, and

The Story: In September 2025, the CVC disclosed that 23 of its advisories in corruption cases were diluted, ignored, or selectively implemented by government departments—most notably in: Ministry of Railways NHAI BSNL

The Story: In October 2025, national media reported allegations that an IAS officer posted in Harda district had accepted a ₹10 crore bribe to dilute a ₹51 crore penalty imposed on a private firm for illegal

The Story: In September 2025, the Telangana ACB conducted one of its most intensive monthly operations, arresting 22 public servants and one outsourcing employee across departments. The cases ranged from petty bribery

THE KEY VALUES STRESSED 1. Character/virtue 2. Honesty/integrity 3. Probity/rectitude 4. Courteous/respectful/dignified 5. Credibility/humility 6. Prudence 7.  Social ethos 8.  Mindfulness As a future civil servant you are expected to