UPSC current affairs — 6 August 2026
The 8 exam-relevant stories for 6 August 2026.
- Rajya Sabha clears Bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges
Parliament passed legislation to increase the sanctioned judge strength of the Supreme Court to reduce pendency and enhance judicial efficiency. - RBI Monetary Policy Committee keeps policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%
The Reserve Bank of India maintained its benchmark policy rate at 5.25% citing localized food and fuel price pressures without generalized inflation. - Centre deploys national joint response team for Chandipura virus outbreak
The Health Ministry sent expert teams to Gujarat and Rajasthan to assist state health authorities in managing and containing the Chandipura virus outbreak. - Supreme Court examines environmental regulations on mining near Ramsar sites
The Supreme Court evaluated legal restrictions on mining activities adjacent to internationally recognized Ramsar wetland sites across India. - Implementation hurdles face Forest Rights Act in Agasthyamalai sanctuary region
Eviction notices in the Agasthyamalai area highlight conflicts between conservation enforcement and forest dwellers' rights under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. - ICAR-NIHSAD develops indigenous attenuated vaccine for African Swine Fever
Indian agricultural scientists developed a novel indigenous vaccine to combat African Swine Fever, safeguarding animal husbandry and farm economy. - India and Sri Lanka review key bilateral economic and infrastructure projects
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lankan leadership to review progress on joint connectivity, energy, and developmental initiatives. - Lok Sabha passes Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill to modernize financial legal evidence
The Lok Sabha cleared a legislative bill updating legal standards for the admissibility and verification of digital banking records in court proceedings.
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