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Week 2, August 2026
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Friday, 14 August 2026
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- Census 2027 to have 40 questions, including details of caste, COVID vaccination, ID proofs
- What is NASA’s Moon Base programme and why does it want India to be part of it? | Explained
- India in U.S. crosshairs again — White House report cites countries ‘enabling’ China’s tariff evasions
Other 1Other 1Other 1Polity 7
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Thursday, 13 August 2026
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- A timely reset for the Food Security Act
- Seven-judge Bench to hear if legislative privilege overrides free speech
- Russia holding 'productive' talks with countries including India for cooperation in Arctic region
Other 1Other 1Other 1Polity 14
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Wednesday, 12 August 2026
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- Delimitation: Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts Govt’s resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543
- Centre redefines Ganga floodplain, drops ‘construction-free zone’ provision
- India sets sail to add more trade muscle as it signs PTA terms with SACU
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Tuesday, 11 August 2026
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- Case for consensus: On delimitation
- NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme
- Split in legislature party does not amount to split in political party, Shiv Sena (UBT) tells Supreme Court
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Monday, 10 August 2026
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- Russia explores rail link to India to bypass maritime chokepoints
- Parliament Monsoon Session Day 16 LIVE: The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026' passed in LS; RS passes The Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026'
- Russia’s share in India’s oil imports jump to all-time high of 48% despite 100% tariffs threat from U.S.
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Sunday, 9 August 2026
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- Assam records world’s first-ever release of captive-bred slender-billed vultures
- What is the significance of India’s first privately built FFSC rocket engine? | Explained
- T.N. MPs’ meeting convened by CM Vijay seeks freeze on 543 Lok Sabha seats
Other 1Polity 7Other 1Economy 4
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Saturday, 8 August 2026
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- U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, four others
- Cabinet approves scheme to promote ‘floating’ solar plants
- UPI to remain free for users; nominal MDR may apply to select merchant transactions
Other 1Other 1Polity 4Economy 7
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Must Read Highlights
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U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, four others
The bill, renamed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was approved by the Senate by an 86-11 vote
The Hindu1 min read
PolityOtherGS 2
Case for consensus: On delimitation
The Hindu1 min read
OtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3
NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programme
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySocialGS 1, GS 2
Census 2027 to have 40 questions, including details of caste, COVID vaccination, ID proofs
The Hindu1 min read
PolitySocialGS 2
Delimitation: Tamil Nadu Assembly adopts Govt’s resolution to freeze Lok Sabha seats at 543
The Hindu1 min read
A timely reset for the Food Security Act
OtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Cabinet approves scheme to promote ‘floating’ solar plants
EconomyEnvS&TGS 3Prelims + MainsThe Hindu1 min read
Russia explores rail link to India to bypass maritime chokepoints
OtherOtherOtherGS 2, GS 3Prelims + MainsEconomic Times1 min read