UPSC Current Affairs 12 April 2026 — The Hindu

• U.S., Iran hold direct talks in Pak. as truce holds
• India, U.S. to boost nuclear cooperation, explore LPG exports
• Thursday’s polls drew global attention: EC
• States nudged to adopt farm solar to cut power subsidy bill
• Phule left a lasting legacy of social reform and inclusion, says President
• Nightlights are not just getting brighter everywhere
• Centre hikes windfall gains tax on diesel, ATF for exports
• Pakistan sends fighter jets under defence pact, says Saudi Arabia
• ‘Torpedoing of Iran ship a first for Indian Ocean Region, must not happen again’
• Indian-born cheetah gives birth to four cubs at Kuno
• Traditions in transition
• Aluminium alternative emerges to costly catalysts in pharma