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Retail inflation rises to 4.82% in August
Retail inflation (CPI) rose to 4.82% in August, driven mainly by higher food prices, while wholesale inflation (WPI) also increased. RBI expects inflation to remain within its 2–6% mandate range and has kept key policy rates unchanged amid inflation concerns.
Economy
GS-II: Monetary policy impact on inflation and economy (linkages with governance)
Ministry Of Social Justice And Empowerment Strengthens Educational Empowerment Through Scholarships And Digital Reforms
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is strengthening educational access for SC/OBC/EBC and DNT communities through scholarships and digital reforms. It emphasizes DBT, Aadhaar-based authentication, and digital verification to improve transparency and scholarship delivery.
Society
GS-II: Welfare schemes for SCs, OBCs and other disadvantaged groups; education empowerment
GS-II: Delivery mechanisms—DBT, Aadhaar-based authentication, transparency and beneficiary targeting
Nepal’s flood claim tests whether a nascent climate fund can deliver
Nepal’s August 26 floods have caused major casualties and missing persons, raising questions about climate change links. The situation tests whether emerging global climate funds can rapidly support vulnerable countries during climate-related disasters.
Environment
GS-II: International cooperation for climate finance and disaster support
GS-III: Disaster management—climate-related disasters and preparedness/response
GS-III: Climate change impacts and adaptation for vulnerable regions
Ayurveda at the Crossroads of Tradition, Evidence and Global Health
India’s Ayurveda is gaining global attention as the Ayush sector expands and domestic adoption grows. The focus is shifting from outreach to evidence-building, research, quality standards and institutional frameworks for responsible global growth.
Science & Tech
GS-II: Welfare schemes/health systems—role of AYUSH in public health and regulation/quality
GS-III: Science & technology and indigenous knowledge—traditional medicine, research, quality standards, global health linkages
LAUNCHING OF NEGOTIATIONS FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE INDIA-MERCOSUR PREFERENTIAL TRADE AGREEMENT
India and MERCOSUR have launched negotiations to expand the existing India–MERCOSUR Preferential Trade Agreement. The sides are finalising Terms of Reference to broaden the agreement to additional areas of mutual interest.
International Relations
GS-II: India and its neighbourhood; bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India
GS-III: Economic development; trade and investment relevant to international agreements
India and MERCOSUR Sign First Additional Protocol to Facilitate Electronic Certificates of Origin
India and MERCOSUR signed a first additional protocol to the India–MERCOSUR PTA to enable acceptance of electronic Certificates of Origin. The move supports paperless trade and modernises customs procedures by amending the PTA’s rules of origin framework.
International Relations
GS-I: International trade and economic partnerships involving India
GS-II: Bilateral/multilateral agreements and their governance implications
GS-III: Paperless trade, customs modernisation, and facilitation measures
NMBA Reaches Out To 34.54 Crore Citizens Including Over 13.70 Crore Youth, 10.64 Crore Women
NMBA under the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has been scaled up for community-based prevention and de-addiction support. The drive includes trained volunteers, expansion of de-addiction facilities, and nationwide mass pledge activities against drug abuse.
Society
GS-II: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections; capacity building and community participation
GS-III: Substance abuse prevention and treatment initiatives
Rift within NDA over implementation of UCC in Bihar
A rift has emerged within the NDA in Bihar over the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC). After the Home Minister said UCC will be implemented by 2029 across BJP/NDA-ruled states, Bihar JD(U) allies publicly opposed implementation in Bihar citing alliance politics and prior stand by Nitish Kumar.
Polity
GS-II: Uniform Civil Code—constitutional debates, judiciary-civil liberties and personal laws
GS-II: Federalism and state autonomy in matters of law and order/personal laws
Time to take forward ties ‘without backsliding’, says China’s Foreign Minister
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi said India–China ties should move forward as partners “without stagnation or backsliding,” referencing an important consensus between the two leaders during the BRICS-related visit in New Delhi. He urged translating leadership consensus into action to improve relations after a low point.
International Relations
GS-II: India and its neighbourhood / foreign relations—bilateral ties with major powers
GS-II: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests
Backward Classes group raises concern over challenges to caste census
A BC Dal group has raised concerns over challenges in conducting a caste census, especially how one community with multiple regional/sub-caste names may be counted as separate entries. The group demands a transparent, technically robust framework to reconcile naming variations so data can reliably inform policy.
Society
GS-II: Welfare schemes for SCs/STs/OBCs and impact of social justice initiatives; issues around inclusion and representation
GS-II: Census/data in governance—administration, statistical recording, and policy implications
GS-II: Role of social justice movements and affirmative action debates
