UPSC Current Affairs for 2026-08-12

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• Shifting sands: On the Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye Joint Defence AgreementInternational Relations · Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Türkiye signed a joint defence agreement in Mecca on August 7, pledging collective security.
• Peace in border areas of ‘utmost importance’, says MEA after reports of Chinese incursionsSecurity · MEA stressed peace in border areas after reports of Chinese incursions in Arunachal Pradesh.
• Tamil Nadu’s delimitation conundrumPolity · Tamil Nadu parties are divided over the proposed Delimitation Bill, with a TVK-led meeting highlighting the lack of consensus.
• NASA invites ISRO to join Moon Base programmeScience and Technology · NASA formally invited ISRO to join its Moon Base programme during the 9th India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting in Bengaluru.
• Panel seeks enhanced relief, counselling for SC/ST victimsPolity · A government task force has recommended amendments to the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Rules, including inflation-adjusted relief and counselling provisions.
• Amid backlash, Centre set to refer FCRA Bill to JPCPolity · Centre to refer FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 to JPC amid backlash from states and civil society.
• Rajya Sabha passes Tribunals Reforms Bill in Opposition’s absencePolity · Rajya Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, establishing a National Tribunals Commission.
• SC asks EC to furnish data on SIR appeal disposal in West BengalPolity · Supreme Court seeks data from Election Commission on disposal of SIR appeals in West Bengal.