UPSC current affairs — 9 August 2026

The 8 exam-relevant stories for 9 August 2026.

  1. Supreme Court to Examine Harmonization Between DPDP Act and RTI Act (Polity)
    The Supreme Court will evaluate the impact of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023 on the Right to Information Act and investigative journalism to resolve potential conflicts regarding data sharing.
  2. Home Ministry Bars Renewable Energy Projects Within 1 km of International Borders (Security)
    The Ministry of Home Affairs issued new guidelines prohibiting solar, wind, and renewable energy projects within 1 km of international borders and barring staff from neighbouring nations in such projects.
  3. Cabinet Approves ₹84,084 Crore 'Samudra Manthan' Offshore Exploration Scheme (Economy)
    The Union Cabinet has sanctioned ₹84,084 crore for offshore deepwater exploration under the 'Samudra Manthan' scheme to enhance energy security.
  4. India Formally Names 27 Places in Arunachal Pradesh to Counter China's Narrative (IR)
    India has formally assigned names to 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh, rejecting China's attempts to rename locations and assert fictitious claims over Indian territory.
  5. Government Introduces Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 (Economy)
    The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced to amend key financial acts to ease doing business, attract foreign direct investment, and bolster domestic manufacturing.
  6. India's R&D Expenditure Crosses 0.8% of GDP as Private Sector Investment Rises (S&T)
    Official data reveals that India's R&D spending exceeded 0.8% of GDP for the first time since 2010, with private industry contributing over 50% of the total research expenditure.
  7. Centre Deploys Joint Response Team to Tackle Chandipura Virus Outbreak (S&T)
    The Health Ministry has sent national experts to Gujarat and Rajasthan to assist in controlling the Chandipura virus outbreak transmitted primarily by sandflies.
  8. Gauhati High Court Orders Status Quo on Encroachment in Manas Tiger Reserve (Environment)
    The Gauhati High Court ordered a status quo regarding alleged illegal agricultural land encroachment inside the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Manas Tiger Reserve.

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