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UPSC Current Affairs 29 August 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs29 August 2026

5 articles across 2 GS papers · Updated today

Lighter news day — our editors only publish articles that clear the UPSC-relevance bar.

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Today's Topics

defence2society2schemes1

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

e-KYC Verification Lags in New Rural Employment Scheme VB‑G RAM G – Impact on Worker Access

e‑KYC gaps threaten VB‑G RAM G’s promise of universal rural employment.

84%
UPSC
2
defence

GS Paper II

1 article

Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS2

Delhi Police Special Cell Nabs Couple for ISI‑Backed Espionage, SIM‑Card Smuggling

IS​I‑linked SIM‑card smuggling exposes gaps in India’s internal security and cyber‑forensics.

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78%
UPSC

GS Paper III

4 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

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Internal Security & Terrorism
GS2

Delhi Police Special Cell Nabs Couple for ISI‑Backed Espionage, SIM‑Card Smuggling

IS​I‑linked SIM‑card smuggling exposes gaps in India’s internal security and cyber‑forensics.

78%
UPSC
3
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

Defence Ministry Overhauls Export SOP & OGEL to Boost Indian Defence Exports

Simplified export licences aim to surge Indian defence exports and boost MSMEs.

78%
UPSC
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

e-KYC Verification Lags in New Rural Employment Scheme VB‑G RAM G – Impact on Worker Access

e‑KYC gaps threaten VB‑G RAM G’s promise of universal rural employment.

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84%
UPSC
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

Defence Ministry Overhauls Export SOP & OGEL to Boost Indian Defence Exports

Simplified export licences aim to surge Indian defence exports and boost MSMEs.

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78%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

PM‑Nilekani Task Force Invites Public Suggestions on Overhauling NEET & Other Exams – Deadline Sep 13, 2026

Nilekani task force seeks public input to revamp NEET and all public exams – a governance test for UPSC.

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78%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

FSSAI Proposes Front‑of‑Pack Warning Labels for High Sugar, Fat, Salt Foods — Supreme Court Submission

Supreme Court approval will make red front‑of‑pack warnings mandatory for unhealthy foods.

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UPSC