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UPSC Current Affairs13 August 2026

40 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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UPSC Current Affairs 13 August 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Centre Refers FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 to Joint Parliamentary Committee – Reactions from Mizoram, Nagaland CM's and ACF

Centre routes FCRA 2026 Bill to JPC, underscoring parliamentary oversight of NGO funding.

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internationalIndia's Global FootprintGS2

India‑Russia‑China Dialogue on Arctic Cooperation Gains Momentum – Focus on Northern Sea Route and Polar Diplomacy

India, Russia, China deepen Arctic ties – a new front for India’s foreign policy

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules No Court Permission Needed for Abortions up to 24 Weeks for Rape Survivors

High Court removes court hurdle for abortions up to 24 weeks for rape survivors

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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

PM Modi to Lead 80th Independence Day at Red Fort – First ‘Vande Mataram’ Hoist & Youth‑Power Theme 2047

PM Modi’s 80th Independence Day ceremony links youth power with national symbols – a UPSC must‑know.

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societyGeneralGS1

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on X Emphasizing Determination and Perseverance — 13 Aug 2026

Modi’s Sanskrit tweet links cultural heritage with governance values for UPSC aspirants

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GS Paper II

23 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Centre Refers FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 to Joint Parliamentary Committee – Reactions from Mizoram, Nagaland CM's and ACF

Centre routes FCRA 2026 Bill to JPC, underscoring parliamentary oversight of NGO funding.

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GS Paper III

15 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Opposition Criticises E20 Ethanol Blend Policy as Govt Targets 10‑11 bn L Ethanol Production — Political & Economic Implications

E20 ethanol blend tests India’s energy security and political consensus.

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international
India's Global Footprint
GS2

India‑Russia‑China Dialogue on Arctic Cooperation Gains Momentum – Focus on Northern Sea Route and Polar Diplomacy

India, Russia, China deepen Arctic ties – a new front for India’s foreign policy

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Madhya Pradesh High Court Rules No Court Permission Needed for Abortions up to 24 Weeks for Rape Survivors

High Court removes court hurdle for abortions up to 24 weeks for rape survivors

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Foreign Contribution Amendment Bill, 2026 Sent to JPC – Stakes for NGOs & Minority Bodies

Bill expands govt power to seize NGO assets – a test of procedural safeguards in Polity.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Centre Orders Full Six‑Stanza Vande Mataram Before Jana Gana Mana on Independence Day – 2026 Guidelines

Full Vande Mataram now mandatory before the National Anthem – legal backing added.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

In-charge Collector G. Vidyadhari Orders Completion of SIR Electoral Roll Notices by Aug 31 — CEO Reviews Forms 6‑8

Collector’s deadline for SIR notices underscores UPSC focus on electoral roll accuracy.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 Re‑introduced in Monsoon Session of Parliament

Tighter foreign‑fund rules re‑introduced, testing balance of security and civil‑society rights.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Parliament Passes Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026 Restricting State Tax on Mineral Rights

Central govt curtails state tax on mineral rights, reshaping fiscal federalism

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Draft National Food Security (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Proposes Per‑Person Grain Entitlement – Impact on Poverty, Nutrition & Diabetes

Per‑person grain entitlement threatens nutrition security for India's poorest families

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

BioE3 Policy Drives Biomanufacturing for Circular Economy – MoST Reply in Rajya Sabha

BioE3 drives bio‑based industry to cut emissions and boost self‑reliance – a key UPSC theme.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Congress MP Renuka Chowdhury asks Telangana Govt to back Supreme Court challenge to Transgender Rights Act amendment

Telangana urged to aid Supreme Court challenge to 2026 transgender law amendment

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

e‑Courts Mission Mode Project Phase III (2023‑27): Digital, Paper‑less Courts and AI Integration

e‑Courts Phase III drives paper‑less, AI‑enabled judiciary – a key digital‑governance reform.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Sets 7‑Judge Constitution Bench to Hear Legislative Privilege vs Free Speech Case – August 2026

Supreme Court Bench to settle clash between legislative privilege and free speech rights.

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defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS2

UN Security Council Report Links Red Fort Attack to AQIS, Flags Growing Terror Threats in South Asia

UN links Red Fort blast to AQIS, signalling heightened South‑Asian terror risk for India.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Congress Nominates Speaker for Karnataka Assembly; BJP Boycotts Election Over Anti‑Democratic Claims

Congress nomination sparks BJP boycott over Karnataka Speaker election norms

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

Vigyan Tech 2026: DBT Showcases 100+ Govt Technologies, Launches TECH‑संग्रह & CSIR@100

Vigyan Tech 2026 signals a whole‑government drive to commercialise public R&D.

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environmentGeneralGS2

Supreme Court Hearings on Cauvery Dispute: Karnataka’s Rain‑Boosted Releases vs Tamil Nadu’s Backlog (2026)

Supreme Court probes Karnataka’s rain‑driven excess releases in the Cauvery dispute.

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Modi’s Call for Armed Forces Reform: Challenges, Intellectual Gaps and Way Forward

Modi’s 2014 call for armed forces reform stresses integration and intellectual renewal.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Law & Justice Ministry Advances Women‑Friendly Courts Infrastructure via CSS

Women‑friendly court upgrades under CSS highlight Centre‑State cooperation and gender‑sensitive governance.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Law Ministry Pushes Mediation: PIMS, Mediation Act 2023 & NALSA – 452 ADR & 1,394 Mediation Centres

Law Ministry makes mediation mandatory to unclog Indian courts.

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Gender Equality in Indian Democracy: From 1952 Universal Franchise to Jantar Mantar Protests

Universal franchise to digital harassment: gender equality tests Indian democracy

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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS2

National Biodiversity Authority releases Rs 15.52 crore ABS proceeds from mustard hybrids – state‑wise distribution

NBA channels Rs 15.52 crore mustard‑genetic benefits to states, highlighting federal‑state biodiversity cooperation.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Hoists Tricolour at Residence under ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ Campaign – Boosts Patriotic Drive

Amit Shah’s flag‑hoisting spotlights government‑driven patriotic campaigns for UPSC.

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Central Schemes & Welfare Programmes
GS3

Government Revamps INSPIRE‑SHE Scholarship for Higher Education – Scheme Status & Disbursement Details

INSPIRE‑SHE scholarship redesign boosts women’s participation in science education

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

INSPIRE Programme Expansion (2021‑26): Scholarships, Fellowships & Rural Outreach by Ministry of Science & Technology

INSPIRE scheme scales up scholarships and fellowships to boost scientific talent and rural inclusion.

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environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 Emphasize Organic Waste Recovery – Implications for Viksit Bharat

2026 waste rules make organic waste a resource – a test of governance and green growth.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Union Health Ministry Holds Two‑Day National Workshop on Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (AMB) – Launch of Digital Tracking Platform

Digital AMB platform marks shift to data‑driven anaemia control in India

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ICMR‑SHINE Outreach Programme 2026 Engages 1,200 Students in Biomedical Research and Public‑Health Innovation

ICMR’s SHINE outreach builds a youth pipeline for biomedical research, strengthening health‑science capacity.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ICMR‑SHINE 2026 Outreach Engages Thousands of School Students in Biomedical Research Across India

ICMR‑SHINE 2026 brings biomedical research to schools, boosting health‑education integration.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Parliamentary Committee Urges Review of FDI Limits in Private Hospitals – Focus on Affordability

Committee calls for tighter FDI caps in private hospitals to protect affordable health care

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

NITI Aayog Report Identifies Four Key Sectors to Make India a Global Manufacturing Hub

NITI Aayog charts four sectors to make India a global manufacturing hub, boosting jobs and exports.

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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

World Elephant Day 2026: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh Launches Gaj Gaurav Awards & Southern HEC Action Plan in Visakhapatnam

India rolls out a Rs 500 crore plan and awards to curb human‑elephant conflict on World Elephant Day.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Government Launches ANRF, RDI Fund and Quantum Mission to Boost India’s Innovation Ecosystem

New research bodies and funds aim to turn India into a global innovation leader.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

CSIR Strengthens Governance and Technology Transfer – New BDGs and Incubation Centres Highlighted in Rajya Sabha

CSIR creates BDGs and incubation centres to fast‑track tech transfer to industry

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

India Optel Limited Launches Indigenous ‘GARUD’ High‑Resolution Binoculars for Civilian Use

Defence‑grade ‘GARUD’ binoculars go civilian, boosting India’s self‑reliance drive.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

IIA’s 3‑D MHD Model to Forecast Solar Coronal Mass Ejections – A Leap for Space‑Weather Prediction

India’s 3‑D CME model boosts space‑weather forecasting for national security

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

India’s Merchandise & Services Exports Surge 13% YoY in Apr‑Jul 2026‑27 – Key Drivers & Trade Balance

Export surge masks widening trade deficit – a policy challenge for UPSC aspirants

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