CivilsIASPrep.comUPSC Current Affairs for 2026-08-15
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- Goods exports surged 20% in July 2026 on West Asia recovery and further diversificationEconomy · India's merchandise exports surged 19.6% in July 2026 despite West Asia turmoil, driven by diversification and port rerouting.
- ‘Mining Bill a blow to Odisha’s fiscal autonomy’: BJD chief asks Majhi to convene all-party meetPolity · Parliament passed the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, prompting Odisha and Jharkhand to allege erosion of state fiscal autonomy.
- India has “reassuring” talks with U.S., including on Bill that proposes 100% tariffsEconomy · U.S. Senate passed a bill proposing 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian oil in large quantities, potentially affecting India.
- Defence production rises nearly four-fold to ₹1.78 lakh crore, says Rajnath SinghSecurity · Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced a nearly four-fold rise in domestic defence production to ₹1.78 lakh crore in FY 2025-26.
- Concerned citizens urge CJI to uphold liberty of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel ImamPolity · Over 100 citizens wrote to the CJI urging intervention in the prolonged incarceration of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam under UAPA.
- Supreme Court urges Kuki, Meitei groups to make peace, remove blockade on highwaysPolity and Internal Security · Supreme Court urged Kuki and Meitei groups to remove highway blockades in Manipur to restore essential supplies.