UPSC current affairs — 02 August 2026

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No Manual Scavengers Identified in Fresh Survey Conducted Under MS Act, 2013: Government

Government informed Rajya Sabha that a fresh all-district survey under the MS Act, 2013 found no manual scavengers. Under the NAMASTE Scheme, 89,915 sewer and septic tank workers were validated to ensure safety, dignity and welfare through mechanisation and support.

SocietyGS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections; social justice measures; implementation of legislationGS-II: Provisions and functioning of social justice laws and government schemesPIB India

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Commercial Coal Mining: Fuelling India's Journey Towards Aatmanirbhar Bharat

PIB highlights India’s commercial coal mining expansion and the policy shift towards auction-based allocation after Supreme Court concerns. It notes growth in domestic coal production and the role of captive and commercial blocks in meeting energy needs.

EconomyGS-III: Coal and other minerals—production, policies and reformsGS-II: Government policies and interventions for economic developmentPIB India

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NBA releases Rs 8.22 crore to rice research institutions and rice-growing States

NBA under MoEF&CC released Rs 8.22 crore for access and benefit sharing in rice, stemming from an international seed company’s use of Indian rice varieties to develop hybrids. Funds were disbursed to rice research institutions and to State/UT Biodiversity Boards for conservation and sharing contributions.

EnvironmentGS-II: Welfare schemes/programmes—access and benefit sharing (ABS) and biodiversity governanceGS-III: Biotechnology/Genetic resources; agriculture support and sustainable use of biological resourcesPIB India

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Kerala heavy rains updates: Eight dead, 13 injured, 8 missing following rains: Kerala CM

Heavy rains have triggered floods and landslides in parts of Kerala, leading to deaths, injuries and missing persons. Relief operations are underway with people shifted to camps and district disaster authorities placed on high alert.

Disaster ManagementGS-II: Disaster management—preparedness, response and relief measuresGS-III: Environmental hazards—floods, landslides and their impactThe Hindu · National

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Taslima Nasrin calls for UCC across subcontinent, wants ban on madrasas

Taslima Nasrin urged a Uniform Civil Code across the Indian subcontinent, arguing that religious laws discriminate against women. The remarks come alongside West Bengal’s plans to examine UCC through a committee for a draft bill.

PolityGS-II: Uniform Civil Code—constitutional provisions and debates (Art. 44; personal laws; gender justice) GS-II: Social reform and role of judiciary/commissions in matters of civil law reformsThe Hindu · National +1 sources

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Why breastfeeding rates have dropped in India: insights from NFHS-6

NFHS-6 shows improvement in institutional deliveries and early postnatal care, but exclusive breastfeeding rates have fallen after a brief rise. The article analyses state-level trends to understand the divergence between delivery care and infant feeding outcomes.

SocietyGS-II: Health, women and child welfare; maternal and child nutritionGS-II: Government initiatives/implementation challenges for maternal health and breastfeedingThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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Beyond El Niño: The bigger risks facing Indian agriculture

Even as agricultural sowing improved in July, it remains below last year. Beyond El Niño, structural vulnerabilities and climate-related risks continue to affect Indian agriculture.

EnvironmentGS-III: Effects of climate change on agricultureGS-III: Disaster management—drought/El Niño related impactsGS-III: Indian Economy—agriculture and rural livelihood implicationsLiveMint · Economy

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