UPSC current affairs — 4 August 2026
The 8 exam-relevant stories for 4 August 2026.
- Parliament increases sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges
Parliament passed legislation to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges to tackle mounting pendency and institutional workload. - SC rules amended transgender law cannot revoke already granted rights
The Supreme Court clarified that procedural amendments in transgender protection regulations cannot retroactively invalidate existing legal recognition or identity cards. - Outbreak of Chandipura virus causes child fatalities in Gujarat
Gujarat recorded multiple pediatric deaths due to the insect-borne Chandipura virus, raising critical public health and vector-control concerns. - IAF Chief visits Vietnam to strengthen bilateral defence ties
The Indian Air Force Chief initiated a three-day official visit to Vietnam to explore deeper military training, air domain cooperation, and strategic partnership. - Government proposes tax relief extension for foreign contract manufacturing
India proposes updating tax laws to ensure foreign electronics firms supplying equipment to local contract manufacturers are exempt from adverse business connection tax liabilities. - Lab-grown diamonds gain prominence as an eco-friendly alternative
Technological advancements in chemical vapor deposition and HPHT methods are positioning lab-grown diamonds as a sustainable, traceable, and economical alternative to natural diamond mining. - Centre urges states to set up special courts for pending drug cases
With nearly 3.9 lakh drug-related cases pending nationwide, the Centre has instructed states to establish dedicated special courts under the NDPS Act for expedited justice. - Supreme Court holds live-in partners protected under domestic violence provisions
The Supreme Court affirmed that women in long-term live-in relationships are legally protected against cruelty and domestic violence under relevant penal statutes.
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