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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)
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
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)
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 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
‘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 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
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
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
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