CivilsIASPrep.comUPSC Current Affairs for 2026-08-06
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- Government has no role; event being organised by ‘private media entity’: MEA on Sheikh Hasina’s press eventInternational Relations · MEA disclaims role in Sheikh Hasina's press event after Bangladesh warns it could harm bilateral ties.
- Having majority no reason for lawmakers to defy party: Supreme CourtPolity · Supreme Court observed that a majority of MLAs/MPs cannot override the parent political party's directives, during the Shiv Sena faction dispute hearing.
- RBI launches 3 key surveys to get input for monetary policyEconomy · RBI launched three surveys in July 2026 to gather household-level data on inflation expectations and consumer confidence for monetary policy inputs.
- RBI has funds to pay for UPI platform without having to charge merchants, customersEconomy · RBI Governor indicated UPI costs must be borne by someone, amid a Bill allowing MDR on notified UPI transactions.
- Rajya Sabha clears Bill to increase number of Supreme Court judgesPolity · Rajya Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, increasing the sanctioned strength from 34 to 37 judges.