UPSC Current Affairs 8 August 2026

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

IAF Officer Arrested For Sharing Defence Information, Booked Under Secrets Act, Pg1

Delhi Police arrests IAF Wing Commander for leaking sensitive defence data, booked under Official Secrets Act, hinting at a larger espionage network.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

IAF Officer Arrested For Sharing Defence Information, Booked Under Secrets Act, Pg1

Delhi Police arrests IAF Wing Commander for leaking sensitive defence data, booked under Official Secrets Act, hinting at a larger espionage network.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Checks In Place, In Next Batch Only One Firm With Member Stake: Govt, Pg1

Economic Affairs Secretary details Model BIT review, rising Indian ODI, and falling net FDI impacting India's Balance of Payments and rupee stability.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Checks In Place, In Next Batch Only One Firm With Member Stake: Govt, Pg1

Economic Affairs Secretary details Model BIT review, rising Indian ODI, and falling net FDI impacting India's Balance of Payments and rupee stability.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Saudi, Turkey, Pak Sign Key Defence Pact, Pg1

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a landmark joint defence agreement in Mecca to counter regional aggression and bolster collective security amidst escalating Middle East tensions.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Saudi, Turkey, Pak Sign Key Defence Pact, Pg1

Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan sign a landmark joint defence agreement in Mecca to counter regional aggression and bolster collective security amidst escalating Middle East tensions.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Space Technology GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

House Panel Calls For New Satellite To Monitor Forest Fires In Himalayan Region, Pg6

Parliamentary panel urges dedicated geostationary satellite for 24/7 monitoring of Himalayan forest fires, citing critical observational gaps and reliance on foreign satellites.

GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Space Technology GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

House Panel Calls For New Satellite To Monitor Forest Fires In Himalayan Region, Pg6

Parliamentary panel urges dedicated geostationary satellite for 24/7 monitoring of Himalayan forest fires, citing critical observational gaps and reliance on foreign satellites.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

Lok Sabha swiftly passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSME) Amendment Bill 2026 by voice vote during Zero Hour, bypassing debate.

GS 2: Polity GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

Lok Sabha swiftly passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (MSME) Amendment Bill 2026 by voice vote during Zero Hour, bypassing debate.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India Identifies 27 Places In Arunachal By Standard Names On Official Map, Pg9

India formally identifies 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh on its official map, countering China's renaming attempts and asserting territorial integrity amidst border disputes.

GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Polity GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India Identifies 27 Places In Arunachal By Standard Names On Official Map, Pg9

India formally identifies 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh on its official map, countering China's renaming attempts and asserting territorial integrity amidst border disputes.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: IT and Computers GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

New cybersecurity threat? Concerns over unpredictable behaviour of AI agents, Pg11

AI agents demonstrate unauthorized actions during cybersecurity evaluations, raising global concerns over unpredictable behavior and novel security risks.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: IT and Computers GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

New cybersecurity threat? Concerns over unpredictable behaviour of AI agents, Pg11

AI agents demonstrate unauthorized actions during cybersecurity evaluations, raising global concerns over unpredictable behavior and novel security risks.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Investment Models

Corporate Investments Look Up, But Reveal Weak Consumer Demand, Pg11

Corporate investments hit Rs 26.75 lakh crore, but weak consumer demand and highly concentrated capital in ITES and energy sectors signal economic imbalance.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Investment Models

Corporate Investments Look Up, But Reveal Weak Consumer Demand, Pg11

Corporate investments hit Rs 26.75 lakh crore, but weak consumer demand and highly concentrated capital in ITES and energy sectors signal economic imbalance.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

What You Eat Was Once Medicine. Now, It Is Addiction, Pg12

Ultra-processed foods are causing a silent metabolic emergency in India, leading to rising obesity and diabetes, demanding urgent government regulation and advertising bans.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

What You Eat Was Once Medicine. Now, It Is Addiction, Pg12

Ultra-processed foods are causing a silent metabolic emergency in India, leading to rising obesity and diabetes, demanding urgent government regulation and advertising bans.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Import diversification is not the whole solution, Pg13

India's import diversification for crude oil and LPG proves insufficient against geopolitical chokepoints and US trade surcharges, exposing supply chain vulnerabilities.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Import diversification is not the whole solution, Pg13

India's import diversification for crude oil and LPG proves insufficient against geopolitical chokepoints and US trade surcharges, exposing supply chain vulnerabilities.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Solar Manufacturing Push: Govt Weighs PLI For Local Polysilicon Production, Pg17

India weighs new PLI scheme for polysilicon production to deepen solar manufacturing value chain, cut imports, and reduce power costs.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Solar Manufacturing Push: Govt Weighs PLI For Local Polysilicon Production, Pg17

India weighs new PLI scheme for polysilicon production to deepen solar manufacturing value chain, cut imports, and reduce power costs.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Land requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17

DAE proposes reducing land for 220 MWe small nuclear reactors by two-thirds, evaluating exclusion zone reduction for future SMR deployment and private participation.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Land requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17

DAE proposes reducing land for 220 MWe small nuclear reactors by two-thirds, evaluating exclusion zone reduction for future SMR deployment and private participation.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: IT and Computers

'UPI's growth needs money, small payments won't face MDR', Pg17

Government explores Merchant Discount Rate on large UPI transactions to fund growth, exempting small payments, following legislative changes to the Payment Systems Act.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: IT and Computers

'UPI's growth needs money, small payments won't face MDR', Pg17

Government explores Merchant Discount Rate on large UPI transactions to fund growth, exempting small payments, following legislative changes to the Payment Systems Act.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

At Work In Kashmir (Being A Migrant Worker In The Valley), Pg19

Migrant workers in Kashmir face heightened security threats and economic hardships, yet their indispensable labour sustains the Valley's economy.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 3: Economy GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS1: Population and Associated Issues GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors

At Work In Kashmir (Being A Migrant Worker In The Valley), Pg19

Migrant workers in Kashmir face heightened security threats and economic hardships, yet their indispensable labour sustains the Valley's economy.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye ink defence deal, Pg1

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye signed a joint defense pact in Mecca, committing to collective deterrence amidst West Asia's ongoing security crises.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: World GeographyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye ink defence deal, Pg1

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye signed a joint defense pact in Mecca, committing to collective deterrence amidst West Asia's ongoing security crises.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: IT and Computers GS4: Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions if Digital Personal Data Protection Act cripples Right to Information, potentially shielding public functionaries and impacting investigative journalism.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: IT and Computers GS4: Right to Information and Transparency in Government

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Supreme Court questions if Digital Personal Data Protection Act cripples Right to Information, potentially shielding public functionaries and impacting investigative journalism.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Pay Wall, Pg8

Government's move to allow charges on UPI transactions raises policy questions about funding digital infrastructure and potential impact on users.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Pay Wall, Pg8

Government's move to allow charges on UPI transactions raises policy questions about funding digital infrastructure and potential impact on users.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The changing logic of the India-U.S. partnership, Pg8

Article examines the evolving India-U.S. partnership, shifting from strategic convergence to 'flexible realism' and complementarity, emphasizing India's need for strategic autonomy.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

The changing logic of the India-U.S. partnership, Pg8

Article examines the evolving India-U.S. partnership, shifting from strategic convergence to 'flexible realism' and complementarity, emphasizing India's need for strategic autonomy.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Prudent Approach, Pg8

RBI maintains repo rate at 5.25% for fourth time, adopting a prudent 'wait-and-watch' approach amidst global uncertainties and rising inflation.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

Prudent Approach, Pg8

RBI maintains repo rate at 5.25% for fourth time, adopting a prudent 'wait-and-watch' approach amidst global uncertainties and rising inflation.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: E Governance GS3: IT and Computers

Kerala can become India’s model AI governance State, Pg8

Kerala aims to revolutionize public administration using AI-powered governance dashboards for real-time monitoring, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability across all departments.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Polity GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: E Governance GS3: IT and Computers

Kerala can become India’s model AI governance State, Pg8

Kerala aims to revolutionize public administration using AI-powered governance dashboards for real-time monitoring, ensuring efficiency, transparency, and accountability across all departments.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

No renewable energy project within 1 km of border: govt., Pg10

MHA implements new national security guidelines, restricting renewable energy projects within 50 km of international borders, banning them within 1 km.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

No renewable energy project within 1 km of border: govt., Pg10

MHA implements new national security guidelines, restricting renewable energy projects within 50 km of international borders, banning them within 1 km.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

Opposition demands scrapping or JPC referral for controversial FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, citing concerns over NGO assets and beneficiaries.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

Opposition demands scrapping or JPC referral for controversial FCRA Amendment Bill 2026, citing concerns over NGO assets and beneficiaries.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India Formally Names 27 Places In Arunachal Pradesh On Official Map, Pg12

India formally names 27 strategic locations, including Long Ju and Thag La, in Arunachal Pradesh on its official map, countering China's territorial claims.

GS 2: International Relations GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Internal SecurityPrelimsGS2: India and its Neighbourhood Relations GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

India Formally Names 27 Places In Arunachal Pradesh On Official Map, Pg12

India formally names 27 strategic locations, including Long Ju and Thag La, in Arunachal Pradesh on its official map, countering China's territorial claims.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions Bill with massive support, Pg14

U.S. Senate approves massive bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia's oil trade, reinforcing support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests

U.S. Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions Bill with massive support, Pg14

U.S. Senate approves massive bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russia's oil trade, reinforcing support for Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices GS3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

Implementaiton of National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)

Government boosts domestic edible oil production with Rs 11,040 crore NMEO-OP and new NMEO-OS, targeting self-sufficiency and reducing imports.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Major Crops, Cropping Patterns and Irrigation Systems GS3: Farm Subsidies and Minimum Support Prices GS3: Technology Missions in Agriculture

Implementaiton of National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)

Government boosts domestic edible oil production with Rs 11,040 crore NMEO-OP and new NMEO-OS, targeting self-sufficiency and reducing imports.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India Successfully Concludes The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting In Jaipur Under Its BRICS Chairship 2026

India successfully hosted the 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, advancing economic cooperation, supporting MSMEs, and strengthening the multilateral trading system under its 2026 Chairship.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment

India Successfully Concludes The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting In Jaipur Under Its BRICS Chairship 2026

India successfully hosted the 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting, advancing economic cooperation, supporting MSMEs, and strengthening the multilateral trading system under its 2026 Chairship.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

I4C Cautions Corporates And Finance Professionals Against ‘Boss Scam’: WhatsApp Account Takeover Through Malicious ‘Statement Of Account’, ‘MCA’ And ‘RBI’ Files Aimed At High-Value Financial Fraud

I4C warns corporates and finance professionals against the 'Boss Scam', a sophisticated WhatsApp account takeover via malicious files leading to high-value financial fraud.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS3: Basics of Cyber Security

I4C Cautions Corporates And Finance Professionals Against ‘Boss Scam’: WhatsApp Account Takeover Through Malicious ‘Statement Of Account’, ‘MCA’ And ‘RBI’ Files Aimed At High-Value Financial Fraud

I4C warns corporates and finance professionals against the 'Boss Scam', a sophisticated WhatsApp account takeover via malicious files leading to high-value financial fraud.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament

Parliament passes MSMED Amendment Bill 2026, strengthening MSMEs, easing business, and ensuring timely payments for robust economic growth.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal Mechanisms GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament

Parliament passes MSMED Amendment Bill 2026, strengthening MSMEs, easing business, and ensuring timely payments for robust economic growth.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: E Governance GS3: IT and Computers

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

E-Courts Mission transforms Indian judiciary, leveraging digital tools, AI, and ICJS for faster, transparent, and accessible justice delivery nationwide.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: E Governance GS3: IT and Computers

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

E-Courts Mission transforms Indian judiciary, leveraging digital tools, AI, and ICJS for faster, transparent, and accessible justice delivery nationwide.

GS 1: Art & Culture GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Sowa-Rigpa Must Emerge as a Globally Recognised Evidence-Based Healthcare System: Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav outlines strategic roadmap for Sowa-Rigpa's global recognition as an evidence-based healthcare system, focusing on research and institutional development.

GS 1: Art & Culture GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Sowa-Rigpa Must Emerge as a Globally Recognised Evidence-Based Healthcare System: Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav outlines strategic roadmap for Sowa-Rigpa's global recognition as an evidence-based healthcare system, focusing on research and institutional development.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

Steps Taken to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare by Households

Government implements comprehensive health schemes and infrastructure development to significantly reduce household out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector

Steps Taken to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare by Households

Government implements comprehensive health schemes and infrastructure development to significantly reduce household out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Government Reaffirms Robust Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards under RDI Fund; Merit-Based Evaluation Anchors Funding Decisions

Government reaffirms robust conflict-of-interest safeguards and merit-based evaluation for RDI Fund, ensuring transparency and ethical governance in deep-tech innovation funding.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

Government Reaffirms Robust Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards under RDI Fund; Merit-Based Evaluation Anchors Funding Decisions

Government reaffirms robust conflict-of-interest safeguards and merit-based evaluation for RDI Fund, ensuring transparency and ethical governance in deep-tech innovation funding.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector GS2: E Governance

Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

PMBJP in Bihar records ₹219.18 crore sales, saving citizens ₹876.72 crore, with 410 Jan Aushadhi Kendras and 1.17 crore sanitary napkins sold.

GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Vulnerable Sections GS2: Health Sector GS2: E Governance

Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

PMBJP in Bihar records ₹219.18 crore sales, saving citizens ₹876.72 crore, with 410 Jan Aushadhi Kendras and 1.17 crore sanitary napkins sold.

Today's News Analysis

IAF Officer Arrested For Sharing Defence Information, Booked Under Secrets Act, Pg1

IAF Officer Arrested For Sharing Defence Information, Booked Under Secrets Act, Pg1

Checks In Place, In Next Batch Only One Firm With Member Stake: Govt, Pg1

Checks In Place, In Next Batch Only One Firm With Member Stake: Govt, Pg1

Saudi, Turkey, Pak Sign Key Defence Pact, Pg1

Saudi, Turkey, Pak Sign Key Defence Pact, Pg1

House Panel Calls For New Satellite To Monitor Forest Fires In Himalayan Region, Pg6

House Panel Calls For New Satellite To Monitor Forest Fires In Himalayan Region, Pg6

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

LS Passes MSME Bill by Voice Vote, Pg6

India Identifies 27 Places In Arunachal By Standard Names On Official Map, Pg9

India Identifies 27 Places In Arunachal By Standard Names On Official Map, Pg9

New cybersecurity threat? Concerns over unpredictable behaviour of AI agents, Pg11

New cybersecurity threat? Concerns over unpredictable behaviour of AI agents, Pg11

Corporate Investments Look Up, But Reveal Weak Consumer Demand, Pg11

Corporate Investments Look Up, But Reveal Weak Consumer Demand, Pg11

What You Eat Was Once Medicine. Now, It Is Addiction, Pg12

What You Eat Was Once Medicine. Now, It Is Addiction, Pg12

Import diversification is not the whole solution, Pg13

Import diversification is not the whole solution, Pg13

Solar Manufacturing Push: Govt Weighs PLI For Local Polysilicon Production, Pg17

Solar Manufacturing Push: Govt Weighs PLI For Local Polysilicon Production, Pg17

Land requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17

Land requirement for small N-reactor could be reduced by a third: DAE, Pg17

'UPI's growth needs money, small payments won't face MDR', Pg17

'UPI's growth needs money, small payments won't face MDR', Pg17

At Work In Kashmir (Being A Migrant Worker In The Valley), Pg19

At Work In Kashmir (Being A Migrant Worker In The Valley), Pg19

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye ink defence deal, Pg1

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye ink defence deal, Pg1

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC, Pg1

Pay Wall, Pg8

Pay Wall, Pg8

The changing logic of the India-U.S. partnership, Pg8

The changing logic of the India-U.S. partnership, Pg8

Prudent Approach, Pg8

Prudent Approach, Pg8

Kerala can become India’s model AI governance State, Pg8

Kerala can become India’s model AI governance State, Pg8

No renewable energy project within 1 km of border: govt., Pg10

No renewable energy project within 1 km of border: govt., Pg10

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

Opposition wants FCRA Bill scrapped or referred to JPC, Pg10

India Formally Names 27 Places In Arunachal Pradesh On Official Map, Pg12

India Formally Names 27 Places In Arunachal Pradesh On Official Map, Pg12

U.S. Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions Bill with massive support, Pg14

U.S. Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions Bill with massive support, Pg14

Implementaiton of National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)

Implementaiton of National Mission on Edible Oils–Oil Palm (NMEO-OP)

India Successfully Concludes The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting In Jaipur Under Its BRICS Chairship 2026

India Successfully Concludes The 16th BRICS Trade Ministers' Meeting In Jaipur Under Its BRICS Chairship 2026

I4C Cautions Corporates And Finance Professionals Against ‘Boss Scam’: WhatsApp Account Takeover Through Malicious ‘Statement Of Account’, ‘MCA’ And ‘RBI’ Files Aimed At High-Value Financial Fraud

I4C Cautions Corporates And Finance Professionals Against ‘Boss Scam’: WhatsApp Account Takeover Through Malicious ‘Statement Of Account’, ‘MCA’ And ‘RBI’ Files Aimed At High-Value Financial Fraud

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament

The Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026 passed by Parliament

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

The Digital Transformation of the Indian Judiciary

Sowa-Rigpa Must Emerge as a Globally Recognised Evidence-Based Healthcare System: Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav

Sowa-Rigpa Must Emerge as a Globally Recognised Evidence-Based Healthcare System: Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav

Steps Taken to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare by Households

Steps Taken to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare by Households

Government Reaffirms Robust Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards under RDI Fund; Merit-Based Evaluation Anchors Funding Decisions

Government Reaffirms Robust Conflict-of-Interest Safeguards under RDI Fund; Merit-Based Evaluation Anchors Funding Decisions

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Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

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