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UPSC Current Affairs 1 August 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs1 August 2026

25 articles across 3 GS papers

GS15GS215GS35

Today's Topics

politics8
society5
economy4
defence3
schemes2
environment2

Must Read Today

Highest Exam relevance
1
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

President Droupadi Murmu Assents to Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026 – Fast‑Track Courts & Tougher Penalties for Paper Leaks

Fast‑track courts and harsher penalties for exam paper leaks strengthen governance

85%
UPSC
2
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS1

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹17,900 cr Development Projects in Bhogapuram – Airport, Semiconductor Plant, Ports & Blue‑Economy Corridor

Bhogapuram projects showcase infrastructure‑led growth and blue‑economy push for UPSC.

79%
UPSC
3
economyMacro TrendsGS3

Union Government Releases ₹1,09,019 crore Tax Devolution to States – Boost for Capital & Developmental Spending (2026)

Extra ₹1,09,019 crore devolution fuels state infrastructure and welfare spending

78%
UPSC

GS Paper I

5 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS1

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹17,900 cr Development Projects in Bhogapuram – Airport, Semiconductor Plant, Ports & Blue‑Economy Corridor

Bhogapuram projects showcase infrastructure‑led growth and blue‑economy push for UPSC.

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79%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS1

PM Modi Launches ₹18,000 crore Development Projects in Andhra Pradesh, Including New Airport and Semiconductor Plant

Modi’s ₹18,000 cr infrastructure push in Andhra Pradesh highlights integrated growth for youth and industry.

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78%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Calls for Overhaul of India’s Education System after ‘Cockroach Janta Party’ Demo — Implications for Competitive Exams

High‑stakes exams spark protest, urging UPSC‑relevant education reforms.

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58%
UPSC
environmentGeneralGS1

Bhupender Yadav Presides Over 2024 IFS Convocation at IGNFA — Climate Action & Viksit Bharat 2047

New IFS officers trained for climate action under Viksit Bharat 2047 vision

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58%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda Reviews NEET‑PG 2026 Preparations and Announces Student‑Centric Reforms

NEET‑PG 2026 reforms showcase tech‑driven, secure governance – a UPSC priority.

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58%
UPSC

GS Paper II

15 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Kerala Leptospirosis Surge 2026: 49 July Deaths, Doxycycline Prophylaxis Challenges

Kerala’s July leptospirosis spike tests state health policy and surveillance.

Read full analysis
76%
UPSC
schemes

GS Paper III

5 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

President Droupadi Murmu Assents to Public Examinations Amendment Bill, 2026 – Fast‑Track Courts & Tougher Penalties for Paper Leaks

Fast‑track courts and harsher penalties for exam paper leaks strengthen governance

Read full analysis
85%
UPSC
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General
GS2

ULLAS Adult Literacy Programme Empowers Odisha Worker – A Case Study of Functional Literacy

ULLAS shows how volunteer‑driven adult literacy can turn policy into empowerment

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76%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Former Higher Education Minister K.T. Jaleel Calls IUML Leader Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal Unfit as Kazi over PM‑SHRI School Scheme

CPI‑M leader challenges IUML Kazi over central minority school scheme, raising federal‑state tension

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74%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Kerala’s Leptospirosis Surge: 50 Deaths in July 2026 Amid Monsoon Spike

Monsoon‑driven leptospirosis spike in Kerala tests disaster‑health coordination.

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74%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Approves ₹2,117.85 crore Advance Release from SDRF for Flood‑Hit States (2026)

Centre fast‑tracks ₹2,117 crore flood relief, highlighting disaster‑fund mechanisms for UPSC.

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72%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

West Bengal STF arrests Jharkhand woman linked to Jaish‑e‑Mohammed operative – implications for terror networks

STF busts ISI‑backed terror link, exposing cyber‑spy honey‑trap on Indian politicians

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72%
UPSC
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

PM Modi Launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ – 100‑Week Jan Bhagidari Campaign, Substance Abuse

Modi’s 100‑week youth drive tackles drug abuse through participatory governance.

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71%
UPSC
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India‑Rwanda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) Meets in Delhi to Boost Bilateral Trade, Investment and Critical Minerals

India‑Rwanda JTC launch paves way for critical‑mineral trade and deeper Africa ties

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68%
UPSC
politicsPrelims Focus (Appointments & Indices)GS2

Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 Conferred on NSA Ajit Doval — Emphasis on Cultural Nationalism

Award to NSA Doval signals cultural nationalism and integrated security reforms.

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62%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Supreme Court Scrutinises Delhi Police Actions Against Student Protesters – Implications for Rule of Law and Freedom of Expression

Supreme Court probes Delhi Police’s crackdown on student protests, raising rule‑of‑law concerns

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62%
UPSC
defenceGeneralGS2

Former Army Chief General V.N. Sharma (Retd) Passes Away at 97 – Full Military Honours Rendered

Senior Army Chief’s funeral underscores civil‑military ties and honour system for UPSC

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58%
UPSC
politicsPrelims Focus (Appointments & Indices)GS2

Alka Nangia Arora Appointed Controller General of Defence Accounts – Boost to Defence Financial Management

New CGDA Alka Arora signals stronger financial control in defence spending

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55%
UPSC
defenceGeneralGS2

Air Marshal Tejpal Singh Takes Over as Deputy Chief of the Air Staff – Key Facts and UPSC Relevance

New Deputy Chief of Air Staff signals IAF’s push for modernisation and training reforms

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55%
UPSC
defenceGeneralGS2

Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod Takes Charge as Deputy Chief of Naval Staff – Key Highlights

New DCNS Vice Admiral Pramod signals fresh focus on India’s maritime security.

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55%
UPSC
societyDemographics & MigrationGS2

PM Narendra Modi Inaugurates Viveka Smaraka in Mysuru – Emphasis on Youth, Education & Cultural Heritage

Modi ties youth empowerment and heritage to education and Make‑in‑India at Viveka Smaraka launch

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38%
UPSC
economyMacro TrendsGS3

Union Government Releases ₹1,09,019 crore Tax Devolution to States – Boost for Capital & Developmental Spending (2026)

Extra ₹1,09,019 crore devolution fuels state infrastructure and welfare spending

Read full analysis
78%
UPSC
environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

Thrissur District Under Red Alert as Monsoon Floods Trigger Evacuations and Dam Alerts — Administrative Response

Thrissur’s red alert exposes India’s layered disaster‑management and governance mechanisms

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74%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS3

Activist Tehseen Poonawalla Claims House Arrest Over Protest Against Delhi's E20 Fuel Policy

House arrest of activist highlights clash over mandatory E20 fuel policy and civil liberties

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70%
UPSC
economyMacro TrendsGS3

RBI’s Concessional Swap Facility Mobilises $40.8 bn in Foreign Currency Inflows by 31 July 2026

RBI’s swap scheme draws $40.8 bn, bolstering India’s external sector

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70%
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