UPSC Current Affairs 21 March 2026 — The Hindu

• Act of faith
• CAPF Bill gives priority to IPS officers; govt. says new law will curb unnecessary litigation
• SC warns officials on Chambal sand mining
• Parties must get advertisements pre-certified
• Renewable Energy Ministry demands sweeping powers
• Former SC judge, senior advocate join panel to guide NCERT curriculum
• Fight against hate speech must be on behalf of all, says SC
• From green to grey, in Goa
• Centre raises prices of premium petrol and industrial diesel
• Agriculture Ministry reviews farmers’ losses amid adverse weather conditions
• HC raps govt. over not filling minorities panel posts
• India’s Iran stance does fuel a foreign policy debate
• RBI injects ₹25,101 cr. in banking system via 3-day VRR auction
• Iran steps up attacks on Israel, Gulf energy sites
• The long walk
• Provide more funds to APEDA: House panel
• Forex reserve slips $7 billion
• Macao lawmakers pass Bill allowing closed-door trials for security reasons