UPSC Current Affairs 26 April 2026 — The Hindu

• Meant to protect free speech, ‘merger’ now a defence for joining rival camp
• Poll body suspends five police officials in West Bengal
• U.S. slaps sanctions on China-based refinery, shippers over Iran oil trade
• What rules govern international waters?
• Why turning to AI for personal advice is a bad idea
• AAP to seek action against seven RS MPs for defection
• U.S. sanctions waiver on Chabahar ends
• Count the vulnerable: Census chief
• No restriction on women’s entry into mosques to offer namaz, AIMPLB informs Supreme Court
• Ashok Lahiri is new NITI Aayog Vice-Chairperson
• Domestic work and its quest for recognition
• Will AAP MPs face disqualification after joining BJP?
• Can India move to 100% ethanol blending?
• Invertebrate Cretaceous ‘krakens’ were apex predators
• FPOs struggling, policy paper recommends government aid
• FM tells SEBI to be ready to face cybersecurity challenges