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UPSC करेंट अफेयर्स — 18 अगस्त 2026

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No State can block traditional routes of elephants: Supreme Court

Supreme Court directed the Centre to conduct a nationwide survey and ensure uninterrupted elephant migration routes across States, rejecting blockades as a solution. It also asked the government to examine allegations of fire-torches/spikes used to chase elephants, noting earlier bans.

EnvironmentGS-I: Biodiversity and wildlife conservationGS-II: Polity and governance—role of judiciary in environmental protection and federal relationsGS-III: Conservation of animals; sustainable use of natural resourcesThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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SC dismisses plea seeking abolition of execution by hanging

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea seeking abolition of execution by hanging. The development relates to the judicial handling of challenges to the criminal justice framework and sentencing methods.

PolityGS-II: Supreme Court/judicial decisions and their implicationsGS-II: Fundamental rights/constitutional validity and criminal justice/penal provisionsHindustan Times · India

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Bangladesh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: Minister

Bangladesh says it does not want ties with India to deteriorate over the Teesta water-sharing issue and urges India to factor Dhaka’s interests. The renewed push includes a Teesta river management and restoration project with China’s support to address floods, erosion and dry-season water shortages.

International RelationsGS-II: India–Bangladesh relations; border and transboundary water issuesGS-III: River management; floods, river erosion and water scarcityThe Hindu · International

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Groundwater that glows yellow-green in U.P.

Reports from UP show groundwater displaying fluorescent yellow-green patches, linked to hexavalent chromium (Cr VI) contamination across parts of three districts. Residents describe health issues such as stomach problems and rashes, pointing to chemical pollution from nearby industrial activity.

EnvironmentGS-II: Issues relating to health and sanitation (incl. impact of contaminated water)GS-III: Environmental pollution and water contamination; industrial pollution and mitigationThe Hindu · National

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India's economic growth to slow to 6.8% FY27 amid West Asia crisis, El Nino impact

India Ratings & Research projects India’s FY27 GDP growth to slow to 6.8% due to higher fuel and food inflation risks from the West Asia crisis uncertainty, a weak rupee, and El Niño impacts on agriculture. It also revises assumptions on crude oil prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate.

EconomyGS-III: Indian economy—growth, inflation and related indicators; external shocks and macroeconomic risksGS-II: Economic governance—RBI projections, macro-stability and implications for public policyThe Hindu · Business

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Ladakh glaciers losing speed as ice melts, new study warns

A new study on Ladakh’s Zanskar Himalayas warns that glaciers are moving even slower as they melt, affecting long-term regional water availability. The findings highlight evolving glacier dynamics in the context of climate change.

EnvironmentGS-III: Conservation of natural resources; glaciers and climate change impacts; environment sustainabilityGS-III: Disaster and climate-related risks; water availability and hydrologyMongabay India

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Elephant habitats, corridors being systematically destroyed, will to preserve absent: Ramesh

The Supreme Court bench directed that States should not build obstacles in elephant movement corridors, citing harms to conservation and livelihoods. The order emphasizes safeguarding elephant habitats and pathways while addressing human-wildlife conflict.

EnvironmentGS-II: Judicial pronouncements and their implications for governanceGS-III: Conservation of biodiversity; protection of wildlife corridors/habitatsThe Hindu · Environment

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Govt frontloads farm spending as El Nino risks cloud rural outlook

The government is front-loading farm-related spending to cushion rural incomes and consumption from El Niño risks and a weak monsoon. Agriculture outlays are moving faster than a year ago, including higher fertilizer-related spending.

EconomyGS-II: Welfare measures for vulnerable sections (rural income support context)GS-III: Indian economy—agriculture sector; public expenditure and rural consumption; climate impacts on agricultureLiveMint · Economy

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Aatmanirbhar Bharat: DDP notifies 6th Positive Indigenisation List of 405 strategically important items

DDP under the Ministry of Defence has notified the 6th Positive Indigenisation List, covering 405 strategically important defence items. It targets indigenisation via Indian industry, with DPSUs and ICG undertaking development and subsequent procurement.

SecurityGS-III: Indigenous defence production and indigenisation of defence itemsGS-II: Defence governance—role of Ministry of Defence and DPSUs in policy implementationPIB India

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Signed, Sealed and Exporting India’s

PIB highlights how India is moving from signing FTAs to effectively using market access, reflected in rising preferential Certificates of Origin (CoO) and broader export participation in partner markets. It also notes government efforts to help exporters access benefits and expand trade.

International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral/multilateral agreements and their impact on IndiaGS-III: Foreign trade policy; Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) and their economic implicationsPIB India

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