UPSC Current Affairs 08 August 2026 — The Hindu

Editorial

  • The changing logic of the India-U.S. partnership
  • Prudent approach
  • Kerala can become India’s model AI governance State

National

  • SC to decide on Tamil Nadu’s quota for converted Muslims
  • No renewable energy project within 1 km of border: govt.
  • India brushes off foreign criticism over draft legislation
  • Manipur ex-CM Biren Singh’s audio clip altered, says Centre
  • ‘Centre mulls separate law for women farmer rights’
  • Why should Jantar Mantar be used as protest site, asks HC
  • Christians need legal clarity on FCRA Bill: Meghalaya BJP MLA
  • Opposition cannot dictate which Ministers respond in House: Rijiju
  • Rahul says Cong. will take up E20 issue as it destroys people’s lives and vehicles

Business

  • ‘Model bilateral investment treaty in rejig’
  • India’s forex kitty swelled by $10.5 billion to $692.87 billion

Foreign

  • U.S. Senate passes sweeping Russia sanctions Bill with massive support

Regional

  • Is data protection law crippling RTI, asks SC
  • Udhayanidhi seeks timeline for crop loan waiver, drought relief for Cauvery delta farmers
  • Govt. introduces Bill to levy social welfare, environmental cess on sale of liquor