Monthly Digest
August 2026
17 articles curated for UPSC preparation
10Must Read
7Important
0Optional
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Must ReadEnvEconomyGeoGS 1, GS 3Prelims + Mainspan_india
Extreme heat can erase hundreds of thousands of jobs in India's cities by 2050: World Bank
Indian cities face significant job losses due to extreme heat by 2050. Extreme heat already costs South Asia millions of jobs annually. Rising temperatures pose a major threat to regional economic growth. However, India's sustainable cooling market presents a significant investment opportunity. Heat early warning systems offer substantial benefits for every dollar invested.
Economic Times1 min read
EconomyGS 3
Gross GST collections grow 15.4% to more than ₹2.11 lakh crore in July on higher imports, sales
The Hindu1 min read
OtherOtherOtherGS 3
Union Cabinet approves ₹84,084 crore for offshore exploration scheme ‘Samudra Manthan’
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySocialGS 1, GS 2
Self-enumeration exercise for India's 16th Census kicks-off in West Bengal
The Hindu1 min read
EnvS&TEconomyGS 3
Can ‘floating’ solar boost India’s renewable energy uptake? | Explained
The Hindu1 min read
Government to question Meta global team on issues around algorithmic bias, role in public order
PolitySecurityS&TGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Foreign citizen cannot be deported unless home country confirms nationality: Centre to SC
PolitySecurityIRGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
India braces for ‘below-normal’ rainfall in August; Telangana to see ‘normal to above-normal’ rains
GeoEnvGS 1, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read