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UPSC current affairs — 05 August 2026

The day's most exam-relevant stories, scored and mapped to the UPSC syllabus by ProjectsPilot's AI. Full Prelims/Mains/Interview analysis is inside the app.

SC bars mining in 10-km radius of wetland in HP without Centre’s nod

The Supreme Court has ruled that mining is barred within a 10-km radius of a wetland conservation reserve in Himachal Pradesh unless the Union government grants prior permission. The decision strengthens restrictions on environmentally sensitive areas and central oversight.

EnvironmentGS-I: Important geophysical features and environmental resources (wetlands) and their conservationGS-II: Statutory bodies, judicial review, and limits of state action in environmental mattersGS-III: Conservation of natural resources; Environmental pollution and degradation; Environmental Impact and complianceHindustan Times · India

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NEET and the state’s duty to minimise harm

The article discusses Supreme Court jurisprudence linking student mental health to Article 21 and treating student suicides as institutional failures. It applies this lens to the NEET paper leak and associated institutional/public power responses.

PolityGS-I: Fundamental Rights — Article 21 and judicial interpretationGS-II: Structure and functioning of institutions; public accountability; role of StateGS-II: Welfare and justice — mental health as part of human dignityThe Hindu · Opinion

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New Agasthyamalai eviction orders continue to silence Forest Rights Act

The Supreme Court ordered time-bound eviction of alleged encroachments in the Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve, with rehabilitation where applicable and ecological restoration after removal. It also imposed penalties on officials found complicit and restricted diversion of forest land or new non-forest activities until encroachments are cleared.

EnvironmentGS-II: Supreme Court directions; governance and rule of lawGS-III: Forest conservation; Forest Rights Act and protected areas; environment jurisprudenceThe Hindu · Environment

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RBI MPC keeps policy rate unchanged at 5.25%

RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% with a neutral stance amid global uncertainties. The RBI projects FY27 real GDP growth and expects inflation to peak in Q3, while flagging monsoon uncertainty and West Asia conflict risks.

EconomyGS-I: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning, mobilization of resources, growth, development and employmentGS-II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementationGS-III: Monetary policy; the RBI and mechanisms like repo rate, inflation management and growth outcomesThe Hindu · Business +2 sources

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Solid waste management: SC seeks rules for compensation

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to frame structured guidelines for imposing compensation for violations under the Solid Waste Management Rules. It held that compensation should not be left to the discretion of regulators, tribunals, or courts.

EnvironmentGS-II: Judiciary and its role in governance; compliance with environmental regulationsGS-III: Solid waste management; enforcement mechanisms and environmental governanceHindustan Times · India

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How will the Supreme Court order impact mining around Ramsar wetland sites? | Explained

The Supreme Court clarified that its prior interim order requiring approval before mining near the Asan Wetland Conservation Reserve will apply by parity to other wetland conservation reserves across India. The clarification came during a hearing involving Himachal Pradesh’s contention on applicability and the absence of a statutory buffer for such reserves.

PolityGS-II: Supreme Court directions and judicial review impacting governance/environment regulationGS-III: Environmental jurisprudence; conservation of wetlands and impact on mining/industryThe Hindu · Environment

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Omar Abdullah quotes Robert Frost, pledges to reverse J&K Article 370 changes: 'We haven’t forgotten or reconciled'

Omar Abdullah reiterated JKNC’s commitment to reversing all administrative and constitutional changes affecting J&K after the Article 370 changes. He framed it as unresolved concerns about the region’s special rights and identity.

PolityGS-II: Article 370 abrogation—constitutional developments and implications for governance of J&KGS-II: Federalism, autonomy, and the constitutional framework of special provisions for states/UTsLiveMint · Politics

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‘Evidence unreliable’: SC acquits man who spent 22 years in jail in triple murder case

The Supreme Court acquitted a man after 22 years in jail in a triple murder case, holding evidence unreliable and pointing out procedural lapses by the High Court. The order highlights due process and the importance of admissible, trustworthy evidence in criminal trials.

PolityGS-II: Judiciary—role of Supreme Court in criminal justice; due process and fair trialGS-II: Legal system—procedural safeguards; evidentiary standardsHindustan Times · India

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Jammu and Kashmir — the elusive quest for Statehood

Opinion piece revisits seven years since Article 370 was revoked and J&K’s special status/statehood was altered, alongside the lockdown measures. It highlights continuing security challenges and the region’s economic underperformance, framing the case for restoring autonomy/statehood.

PolityGS-II: Article 370 abrogation and constitutional/legal implications in J&K; debates on autonomy and federalismGS-II: Preventive detention, curfew, and communications blockade as emergency/administrative measures; their governance/rights dimensionGS-II: Law and order in J&K; internal security challengesThe Hindu · Opinion

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Cities generating more sewage than they can treat: Parl panel report

A parliamentary standing committee report warns Indian cities produce far more sewage than they can treat, creating a large treatment shortfall. The report highlights a major urban sanitation and water-pollution management gap.

EnvironmentGS-II: Parliamentary committees/reports on civic infrastructure and governance outcomesGS-III: Water pollution, sewage management, and urban environment challengesHindustan Times · India

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