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UPSC Current Affairs 7 August 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs7 August 2026

32 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Pakistan‑Saudi‑Turkey Sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement – Strategic Shift in West Asia Security

Makkah pact links Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey – a new security triangle for India to watch

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India-Russia Working Group (12th Session) Advances Vande Bharat, SJ-100 Aircraft & Critical Minerals Cooperation

India‑Russia industrial pact accelerates Vande Bharat, SJ‑100 and critical minerals cooperation

88%
UPSC
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internationalGeneralGS2

MEA Defends FCRA Amendment as Internal Matter Amid US Criticism Over Religious NGOs

MEA says FCRA amendment is a sovereign legislative issue, not a foreign concern.

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GS Paper I

3 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS1

Ministry of Home Affairs & Survey of India Identify 27 New Places in Arunachal Pradesh – Mapping for Public Awareness

Newly named 27 Arunachal sites boost border mapping and governance awareness for UPSC.

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societyGeneralGS1

PM Modi Highlights Handloom as Civilisational Strength on National Handloom Day – Call to Youth

PM Modi urges youth to modernise handloom – a key UPSC theme on heritage‑driven rural growth.

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societyGeneralGS1

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Selfless Service – Significance for UPSC Aspirants

PM uses Sanskrit verse on X to stress self‑less service – a UPSC ethics cue

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GS Paper II

16 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Pakistan‑Saudi‑Turkey Sign Makkah Joint Defence Agreement – Strategic Shift in West Asia Security

Makkah pact links Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey – a new security triangle for India to watch

Read full analysis
91%
UPSC
international

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyInvestment & TradeGS3

GeM Marks 10 Years, Cumulative GMV Crosses ₹20 Lakh Crore – Boost to Public Procurement & MSEs

GeM’s 10‑year milestone proves digital procurement drives transparency and inclusive growth.

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Agreements & Initiatives
GS2

India-Russia Working Group (12th Session) Advances Vande Bharat, SJ-100 Aircraft & Critical Minerals Cooperation

India‑Russia industrial pact accelerates Vande Bharat, SJ‑100 and critical minerals cooperation

Read full analysis
88%
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internationalGeneralGS2

MEA Defends FCRA Amendment as Internal Matter Amid US Criticism Over Religious NGOs

MEA says FCRA amendment is a sovereign legislative issue, not a foreign concern.

Read full analysis
85%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

India’s Education Minister Reaffirms People‑Centric BRICS Cooperation at 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting

BRICS education summit in India sets agenda for inclusive, skill‑based learning across five emerging economies

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82%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS2

Lok Sabha Passes MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 to Tackle Delayed Payments

Lok Sabha fast‑tracks MSME Bill to end payment delays, boosting the economy.

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80%
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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Karnataka Govt Boosts MGNREGA Work in Raichur to Counter Drought‑Induced Farmer Migration

Karnataka ramps up MGNREGA in Raichur to curb drought‑driven farmer migration

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Supreme Court to Hear Tamil Nadu Appeal on Reservation for Muslim Converts to Backward Classes

Supreme Court verdict will decide reservation rights for Muslim converts in Tamil Nadu.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

Government Reaffirms Conflict‑of‑Interest Safeguards and Merit‑Based Evaluation in the RDI Fund

RDI Fund’s merit‑based, conflict‑free model strengthens India’s deep‑tech push.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Private Medical Colleges Hold Majority of New MBBS Seats – Implications for Access, Quality and Rural Healthcare

Private colleges now dominate new MBBS seats, threatening affordable rural healthcare.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court to Review DPDP Act’s Impact on RTI and Investigative Journalism

Supreme Court to test DPDP Act’s clash with RTI and press freedom

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India-China Border Talks (Aug 7, 2026): LAC Review, Boundary Delimitation & Trans‑Border River Mechanism

India‑China LAC talks reinforce diplomatic channels and river cooperation – key for UPSC.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS2

FinTech Evolution: From Financial Inclusion to Empowerment – Dr. Jitendra Singh’s Vision at 3rd India International FinTech Festival

FinTech empowerment via AI‑Quantum tech reshapes India’s inclusive growth agenda

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74%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

I4C Warns of ‘Boss Scam’ – WhatsApp Account Takeover Targeting Finance Executives

I4C alerts on WhatsApp ‘Boss Scam’ targeting corporate finance officers – a cyber‑security threat for governance.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Dismisses SIT Probe Petition Over Burnt Currency at Ex‑Judge Yashwant Varma’s Residence

Supreme Court blocks SIT probe, underscoring judicial immunity and accountability mechanisms.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Orders on Digital Arrests Prompt RBI SOPs and Inter‑State Cyber Measures – 2026 Update

Supreme Court’s 2026 order forces RBI and states to tighten digital‑scam safeguards.

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defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS2

DRI Seizes Methamphetamine, Poppy Seeds & Areca Nuts in NE India – Highlights Border Enforcement

DRI’s August 2026 seizures underscore border‑security and customs challenges in NE India

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Central Schemes & Welfare Programmes
GS3

MoHFW Expands Health Schemes to Cut Out-of-Pocket Expenditure – AB PM‑JAY, NHM & AAM Highlights

MoHFW widens cash‑less health cover to slash out‑of‑pocket expenses for millions

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

BHAVYA Scheme: 87 State Proposals Received in Phase‑I Round‑1 – Details & UPSC Implications

BHAVYA Scheme draws 87 state proposals – a boost to Make‑in‑India industrial push.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Transfers ₹5,000 cr to 6.22 lakh Farmers under Ahilyadevi Farm Loan Waiver Scheme

Maharashtra waives ₹5,000 cr farm loans, showcasing state‑level credit relief and Aadhaar‑driven targeting.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

MoHFW Expands Medical Colleges, MBBS & PG Seats by Over 150% Since 2014

MoHFW triples medical seats to meet India's health‑human resource needs.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

PM Narendra Modi to Address IIT Delhi Convocation 2026 and Inaugurate AI Supercomputer Param Pragya

PM Modi launches AI supercomputer at IIT Delhi, underscoring India’s tech‑driven growth agenda.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

National Health Authority’s Scan‑and‑Register Service Crosses 25 Crore OPD Registrations – Digital Health Milestone

Digital OPD registration hits 25 crore, showing India's health‑tech push.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Punjab Tops NITI Aayog School Education Index 2026 – AI Curriculum, NEET Surge & Mission Samarth Impact

Punjab’s AI‑driven school reforms catapult it to #1 in NITI Aayog’s 2026 education index.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

DGFT Expands ‘Source from India’ on Trade Connect to Include DPIIT‑Recognised Start‑ups – New Start‑up Badge for Global Buyers

DGFT lets DPIIT start‑ups showcase exports on Trade Connect with a new ‘Start‑up Badge’.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Government Rolls Out Integrated Maternal Health & Nutrition Schemes – JSSK, PMSMA, SUMAN, PMMVY, Mission Saksham & Anaemia Mukt Bharat (2026)

Integrated maternal health‑nutrition schemes aim for free, quality care and zero‑anemia by 2030.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

India Supplies Critical Beam Catcher Units for FAIR Project – Boost to ‘Make in India’ in Mega‑Science

India’s Make‑in‑India beam catcher boosts strategic role in global mega‑science projects.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

FSSAI Boosts Food Safety Enforcement: 259 Labs, Mobile Units & Consumer Campaigns (2026)

FSSAI’s 2026 push expands labs, mobiles and campaigns to tighten food‑safety enforcement.

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environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav Highlights Haryana's Van Mahotsav, Aravalli Greening and Air‑Pollution Measures

Haryana aligns centre’s green policies with 1.4 crore‑tree Van Mahotsav drive.

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