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UPSC Current Affairs 11 August 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs11 August 2026

32 articles across 2 GS papers

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

President Droupadi Murmu Assents to Bill Extending Legal Protection to Vande Mataram as National Song

Vande Mataram now enjoys the same legal protection as the national anthem.

85%
UPSC
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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan Advances Integrated Infrastructure Planning – Key Stats & UPSC Relevance

PM GatiShakti ties ministries and states for faster, cheaper infrastructure growth.

85%
UPSC
3
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Government Proposes 0.25‑0.5% MDR on UPI Transactions >₹2,000 – Policy Reversal & UPSC Implications

MDR on high‑value UPI threatens cashless push – UPSC must gauge economic fallout

83%
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GS Paper II

20 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

President Droupadi Murmu Assents to Bill Extending Legal Protection to Vande Mataram as National Song

Vande Mataram now enjoys the same legal protection as the national anthem.

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85%
UPSC
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Launches 7X7X7 Framework – New T4 Strategy for Nationwide Anemia Reduction (2026)

7X7X7 framework and T4 model revamp India’s fight against anaemia

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83%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Shashi Tharoor Criticises 2026 Amendment Mandating Full Vande Mataram at All Official Functions

2026 amendment criminalises refusal to sing full Vande Mataram at official events.

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82%
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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

PMNDP Expansion: 1,856 Dialysis Centres Across All 36 States/UTs – Status as of FY 2025‑26

PMNDP reaches every state, boosting free dialysis under cooperative federalism

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80%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Monsoon Session Stalemate Over FCRA Amendments and Secretive Delimitation Plans

Monsoon Session 2026 stalls on FCRA amendment and hidden delimitation, exposing parliamentary bypass.

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79%
UPSC
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

NASA Invites ISRO to Join Moon Base Programme under Artemis Accords – Strategic Boost

India’s ISRO invited to NASA’s Moon Base – a strategic boost for space diplomacy

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76%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Examines Delay in West Bengal SIR Appellate Tribunals – Orders EC to Disclose Disposal Rates

Supreme Court pushes for speedy disposal of West Bengal SIR appeals to protect voters' rights.

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74%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Ministry of Home Affairs Clarifies E‑FIR Procedure under BNSS 2023 — Implications for Citizens and Police

e‑FIR must be signed within three days – a uniform rule under BNSS 2023.

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74%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Union Health Ministry Expands Menstrual Hygiene Scheme and School Policy – Key Steps Announced by Minister Anupriya Patel (2026)

Union Health Ministry launches nationwide Menstrual Hygiene Scheme and school policy to boost adolescent health.

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72%
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internationalGeneralGS2

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Mecca Defence Pact — Implications for West Asian Security

Mecca defence pact reshapes West Asian security and tests US influence

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72%
UPSC
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

Ministry of Home Affairs' I4C Initiatives: App Bans, Reporting Portals & Rs 11,158 Cr Fraud Savings by June 2026

I4C blocks 3,718 apps, saves Rs 11,158 crore, strengthening India’s cyber‑security governance.

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70%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Home Ministry Boosts Four‑Tier NCORD Mechanism – More Meetings, Portal & New Initiatives

Home Ministry revamps NCORD to tighten drug‑control coordination across India

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65%
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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS2

Home Ministry Constitutes Multi‑Sectoral Central Team to Tackle Cloudburst Disasters in Himachal Pradesh

Home Ministry forms MSCT to curb Himalayan cloudburst disasters – a test of disaster‑policy coordination.

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64%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) Expands to 14 New Campuses Across India — Implications for Forensic Education and Governance

NFSU’s 14‑campus expansion boosts forensic expertise and strengthens India’s security framework

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60%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

Union Health Ministry Issues Comprehensive Guidelines to Regulate Regenerative Medicines (2026)

New 2026 guidelines tighten regulation of regenerative medicines, boosting safe biotech growth

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58%
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defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS2

Home Ministry Announces New CAPF Training Institutes: Jungle Warfare College in Chhattisgarh & CISF Centre in Bihar

New CAPF training institutes boost India’s internal‑security readiness

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50%
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societyGeneralGS2

Supreme Court Observation Revives Debate on English as an Indigenous Indian Language

Supreme Court sparks debate on English as an Indian language – relevance for UPSC policy.

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50%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Nehru and Ambedkar Warn Against Personality Cults – Lessons for Modern Indian Democracy

Nehru‑Ambedkar warnings: guard Indian democracy against leader worship.

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politicsPrelims Focus (Appointments & Indices)GS2

PM Modi to Release Ram Nath Kovind’s Autobiography ‘Triumph of the Indian Republic’ – 12 Aug 2026

PM Modi launches ex‑President Kovind’s autobiography, highlighting constitutional roles and social mobility

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30%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS2

GeM Boosts MSME Procurement to ₹2.37 Lakh Crore in FY 2025‑26 – AI‑Driven Safeguards and Seller Suspensions

GeM’s AI‑driven safeguards boost MSME procurement and curb seller misconduct

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GS Paper III

12 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

PM GatiShakti National Master Plan Advances Integrated Infrastructure Planning – Key Stats & UPSC Relevance

PM GatiShakti ties ministries and states for faster, cheaper infrastructure growth.

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GS3

Government Proposes 0.25‑0.5% MDR on UPI Transactions >₹2,000 – Policy Reversal & UPSC Implications

MDR on high‑value UPI threatens cashless push – UPSC must gauge economic fallout

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83%
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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

PM Modi Highlights GeM’s Role in Transforming Public Procurement and Boosting MSMEs — 2026 Update

GeM’s digital overhaul of public procurement fuels MSME growth and eases business in India

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79%
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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Telangana to Distribute Smart Ration Cards to 3.43 Crore Beneficiaries from August 15

Smart ration cards to curb PDS leakages as Telangana targets 3.43 crore beneficiaries

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75%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Supreme Court Orders Remaining States to Declare Cancer as a Notifiable Disease – Implications for Health Governance

Supreme Court mandates uniform cancer notification to strengthen health governance.

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74%
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environmentGeneralGS3

MHA Approves Urban Flood Risk Management Programme (UFRMP) Funding for 18 Cities — UPSC View

MHA allocates Rs 5,520 crore for urban flood mitigation – a test of centre‑state disaster financing.

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73%
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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Andhra Pradesh Launches Free ‘102 Thalli Bidda Express’ Ambulances for Pregnant Women and Newborns in Tirupati District

Andhra Pradesh’s free ambulance fleet targets maternal‑infant mortality, showcasing state health governance.

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70%
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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Parliamentary Committee Flags Placement Gaps in DDU‑GYK, Calls for Near‑100% Tracking & Post‑Placement Support

Parliamentary panel warns DDU‑GYK placement gaps, pushes for full tracking and post‑job support.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

ICMR‑SHINE 2026 Opens Labs to 30,000 School Students Across 83 Indian Locations

ICMR‑SHINE 2026 mobilises 30,000 students, linking health research policy with youth outreach.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

U.S. DOJ Dismisses Adani Graft Case with Prejudice – Implications for Indian Multinationals

US DOJ’s dismissal warns Indian firms of extraterritorial legal risk.

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62%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Odisha’s Integrated Science Roadmap: Rare‑Earth Corridor, Marine Biotechnology & Space Initiatives Unveiled

Odisha’s science roadmap ties rare‑earth, marine biotech and space to drive self‑reliance and jobs.

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58%
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societyGeneralGS3

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Eight Virtues – Implications for Character Building and Governance

Modi’s Sanskrit virtues stress ethical leadership essential for modern governance and digital procurement.

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