UPSC daily current affairs
UPSC daily news summary — 20 August 2026
Key legal amendments receive Presidential assent while the Supreme Court issues crucial directives on wildlife corridors and environmental rights.
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economy
FCNR(B) RBI forex swap
Research projections indicate India's Balance of Payments surplus may reach $50 billion in FY27 alongside heavy FCNR(B) inflows.
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international_relations
India Bangladesh Extradition Treaty
Bangladesh requested India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, invoking bilateral judicial cooperation frameworks.
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science_technology
GISAT-1A ISRO
ISRO announced the launch schedule for GISAT-1A to restore operational cadence following launch vehicle reviews.
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polity
Census 2027
The Ministry of Home Affairs initiated the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027 early in Ladakh and inaccessible high-altitude areas.
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environment
EU CBAM Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
BRICS member states jointly condemned unilateral trade measures such as the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism.
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health
Ebola virus
Official health data from the Democratic Republic of Congo recorded over 5,000 cases in the ongoing Ebola outbreak.
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geography
Ken Betwa river linking
Local indigenous communities in Bundelkhand protested displacement caused by the ongoing construction of the Daudhan dam.
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