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UPSC करेंट अफेयर्स — 9 अगस्त 2026

दिन की सबसे परीक्षा-प्रासंगिक खबरें, ProjectsPilot के AI द्वारा UPSC पाठ्यक्रम से जोड़ी गईं। पूरा प्रारंभिक/मुख्य/साक्षात्कार विश्लेषण ऐप के अंदर है।

No Charges for UPI Users

Government (MoF) clarified that UPI users will not be charged: P2P payments remain free; any Merchant MDR, if introduced, will be nominal and threshold-based. An enabling amendment to the PSS Act (via a Bill to amend Section 10A) will be used for deciding MDR through the UPI and Services Steering Committee headed by NPCI.

EconomyGS-I: Distribution of resources, growth and development (payment ecosystem enabling digital inclusion)GS-II: Statutory bodies and regulatory framework for payment systems; Union government’s legislative powersGS-III: Mobilization of financial resources; Digital payments and financial inclusionPIB India +2 स्रोत

🔒 पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Parliamentary panel flags gaps in BharatNet

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has flagged gaps in BharatNet’s rural broadband rollout, noting uneven implementation and fewer operational Gram Panchayats than universal coverage targets. It has called for a state-wise, model-wise performance audit to identify bottlenecks.

Science & TechGS-II: Government schemes and performance auditing (Parliamentary Committees)GS-III: Digital connectivity and rural broadband infrastructure (e-Governance/Digital India ecosystem)Economic Times · Top Stories

🔒 पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Hidden environmental cost of powering growing digital and AI-world

A study flags the hidden water footprint behind AI and digital services, estimating high water use per ChatGPT-style interaction. With India expanding data centres rapidly, water stress and water-energy linkages are becoming a key sustainability concern for states offering large data centre incentives.

EnvironmentGS-II: Governance issues in resource allocation and sustainability (data centre incentives vs water constraints)GS-III: Environmental footprint of emerging technologies; water use and energy-water nexus; sustainable infrastructureThe Hindu · Business

🔒 पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

India Achieves Landmark 300 GW Non-Fossil Fuel Power Capacity

India crossed 300 GW installed non-fossil fuel electricity capacity (as of 31 July 2026), with solar, wind, hydro, bio-power and nuclear contributing. The milestone supports the 500 GW non-fossil target by 2030 and is linked to government policy enablers.

EnvironmentGS-III: Conservation of environment, climate change and sustainable development — renewable energy targetsGS-III: Energy — growth of renewables and non-fossil capacityPIB India

🔒 पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana - Urban Milestone: 1.25 crore houses sanctioned, 1 crore houses delivered

Under PMAY-U and PMAY-U 2.0, the government reports sanction of over 1.25 crore urban houses and delivery of more than 1 crore to beneficiaries. The 8th CSMC meeting approved additional proposals and reviewed progress, including women-focused allocations.

GovernmentGS-I: Urbanization challenges; housing and basic services for the poorGS-II: Government schemes and programmes for vulnerable sections; effectiveness of welfare schemesGS-III: Inclusive growth—housing as a driver for employment and economic activityPIB India

🔒 पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Victim compensation should be independent of fine imposed on offenders: Kerala High Court

Kerala High Court held that victim compensation under the Victim Compensation Scheme must be independent of, and paid in addition to, any fine imposed on the offender. The court emphasized statutory duty in acid attack cases to award adequate compensation for medical care, counselling, rehabilitation and financial support.

SocietyGS-II: Victim compensation and criminal justice reforms; role of courts/Legal Services AuthoritiesGS-II: Social justice—access to justice and rehabilitation of vulnerable groupsThe Hindu · National

🔒 पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Govt considering raising CCEA approval threshold for FDI proposals to ₹15,000 cr: Report

The government is reportedly considering raising the CCEA approval threshold for certain FDI proposals to ₹15,000 crore to improve India’s investment climate. The change would alter which FDI cases require high-level approval.

EconomyGS-II: Economic governance—FDI policy and regulatory approvalsGS-III: Foreign investment—FDI reforms and investment climateLiveMint · Economy

🔒 पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, four others

The U.S. Senate has passed a sanctions bill targeting Russia, with provisions that could impose up to 100% tariffs on India (and some other countries) importing Russian oil/gas. The bill now moves to the U.S. House for approval, with potential effects on India’s energy imports and trade costs.

International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral relations and global groupings/agreements affecting IndiaGS-II: India’s interests in global economic and energy securityGS-III: Economic impact of external developments (energy prices/trade)The Hindu · International

🔒 पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

No Ebola cases found on quarantined river boat, Congo authorities say

Congo authorities reported no Ebola cases among passengers quarantined on a river boat near Kinshasa; suspected samples tested negative for Bundibugyo virus. The update helps ease fears of spread in the ongoing fastest-growing Ebola outbreak.

SecurityGS-I: Health emergencies and public health capacityGS-II: International and inter-state cooperation during epidemics (IR angle via cross-border health threats)GS-III: Outbreak management, quarantine, surveillance and decontaminationThe Hindu · International

🔒 पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

How institutions decay: On the perils of personal staff becoming parallel power centres

An Opinion piece argues that a Minister’s Private Secretary acting beyond advisory role—inspecting and reprimanding doctors—undermines administrative checks and destabilises the rule-of-law framework separating political direction from bureaucratic execution.

PolityGS-II: Separation of powers; accountability of executive; administrative checks and balancesGS-II: Civil services administration—roles of political executive vs permanent executiveGS-II: Role and limits of functionaries; rule of law in service deliveryThe Hindu · Opinion

🔒 पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

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