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UPSC daily news summary — 26 August 2026

Key developments today include landmark judicial rulings on GST show-cause notices, SEBI's new cybersecurity frameworks, and significant policy shifts in renewable energy and maritime logistics.

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1 economy SEBI IT Resilience Index for Market Infrastructure… SEBI introduced an IT Resilience Index to assess and measure cybersecurity and operational readiness for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs). GS3

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2 schemes PM KUSUM and Rooftop Solar Capacity Addition A report highlighted that PM-KUSUM and Rooftop Solar schemes accounted for 40% of India's total solar capacity additions in FY27 till July. GS3

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3 economy RBI Liberalised Remittance Scheme LRS Data Outward remittances under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) rose 20% year-on-year to $2.5 billion in June. GS3

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4 economy India Merchant Fleet Shipping Expansion Freight Bill The government announced plans to add 100 new merchant ships to address India's high foreign freight reliance and cut maritime costs. GS3

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5 economy DGFT Raw Sugar Import Bill of Entry Window The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) revised the regulatory timeline for duty-free raw sugar imports. GS3

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6 international_relations India Japan Mutual Recognition Agreement Trade… Indian industry forums recommended regulatory harmonisation and Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRAs) with Japan. GS2 GS3

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