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UPSC करेंट अफेयर्स — 2 सितंबर 2026

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More than labels: health choices

Supreme Court criticism has pushed FSSAI to propose front-of-pack pictorial warning labels for unhealthy foods. The debate highlights gaps in labelling coverage and misleading marketing of ultraprocessed foods.

  • Science & Tech
  • GS-II: Regulatory governance; role and accountability of statutory bodies (FSSAI)
  • The Hindu · Sci-Tech

पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

E-waste collection faces gaps as government sets sights on recycling for precious metals

Government is addressing gaps in e-waste recycling while pushing domestic electronics manufacturing and recycling of precious/critical metals. The article highlights EPR for electronics/appliances and a recent ₹1,500 mineral recycling scheme aimed at recovering valuable materials.

  • Environment
  • GS-II: Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) and institutional mechanisms for waste management
  • GS-III: Management of e-waste; recycling of critical/precious metals and resource security
  • The Hindu · Environment

पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

RBI's forex swap facility draws over $136 billion; more than $127 billion mobilised via FCNR (B) deposits

RBI’s special USD-INR forex swap facility has mobilised over $136 billion via FCNR(B) deposits, OFCBs and ECBs, helping support foreign exchange reserves and ease pressure on the rupee. The FCNR(B) window was advanced to close on Aug 31, 2026 due to higher-than-expected inflows.

  • Economy
  • GS-II: India’s external economic relations and capital flows (policy context)
  • GS-III: Foreign exchange management; RBI monetary/external sector measures
  • The Hindu · Business

पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Keeping cool saves thousands of lives yearly, but at a cost of worsening global warming, experts say

Cooling via air conditioning reduces heat-related deaths but increases electricity demand and fossil-fuel-linked emissions. Experts warn that rising AC use during warming can worsen global warming and strain power grids.

  • Environment
  • GS-III: Climate change — impacts, mitigation and energy transitions
  • GS-III: Environment — air pollution/energy use linkages; sustainable cooling and energy efficiency
  • The Hindu · Sci-Tech

पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Reducing India’s exposure to U.S. tariff risks

The US Senate has passed a Russia sanctions-and-tariffs bill that could authorize up to 100% tariffs on countries buying Russian crude/gas. With India’s imports of Russian energy rising sharply, the measure may increase tariff exposure and complicate India’s trade and diplomacy with the US.

  • International Relations
  • GS-II: India-US relations; trade sanctions and diplomatic implications
  • GS-III: International trade risks; impact on energy imports and trade costs
  • The Hindu · Opinion

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‘Early Harvest’ — larger but not necessarily safer

India and China’s latest SR-level talks on the boundary question revive the language of an ‘Early and Substantial Harvest’ under the WMCC framework. The article notes that the phrase is India’s coinage and reflects differing positions on phased settlement.

  • Security
  • GS-II: India-China boundary dispute—WMCC/SR talks and border management mechanisms
  • GS-II: Effect of bilateral agreements/understandings on regional security and diplomacy
  • The Hindu · Opinion

पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Many layers: on onion produce, issues

The piece highlights how repeated policy changes on onion exports and export duties—amid erratic weather—have created mismatches between consumer price stability and remunerative outcomes for farmers. It underscores the limitations of reactive procurement/export measures once prices collapse, especially across different farmer grades and storage constraints.

  • Economy
  • GS-II: Price control and interventions by the state in food markets (market regulation)
  • GS-III: Agricultural marketing, MSP/procurement issues, and food price volatility
  • The Hindu · Opinion

पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Goa Assembly clears bill stipulating 7-year jail for assault on lawyers

Goa Assembly passed the Goa Advocates Protection Bill, 2026, prescribing prison and fines for assault on advocates on duty and providing police protection against threats. The bill also includes safeguards against misuse through penalties for false or malicious complaints.

  • Polity
  • GS-II: Issues relating to the development and management of the legal system
  • GS-II: Statutory institutions, laws, justice delivery and police reforms
  • The Hindu · National

पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Prime Minister participates in the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic

Prime Minister Modi participated in the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, marking SCO’s 25th anniversary. He emphasized India’s pillars of Security, Connectivity and Opportunity, urged dialogue over battlefield conflict, and called for committed, no-double-standards action against terrorism.

  • International Relations
  • GS-II: Bilateral, multilateral and global groupings and agreements involving India
  • GS-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
  • PIB India

पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण

Why has the Supreme Court sought Centre’s view on totalisers for vote counting in EVMs | Explained

The Supreme Court has sought the Centre’s view on introducing “totaliser” machines for EVM vote counting to protect booth-wise voting secrecy and reduce risks of voter identification and victimisation. The Election Commission has raised concerns about operational risks and public misconceptions around EVMs.

  • Government
  • GS-II: Election laws and electoral reforms; role of Supreme Court/EC in ensuring free and fair elections
  • GS-II: Constitutional bodies—Election Commission of India; transparency and secrecy in the electoral process
  • The Hindu · National

पूरा AI विश्लेषण पढ़ें — प्रारंभिक, मुख्य और साक्षात्कार दृष्टिकोण