Current Affairs One- Liner : 6th August 2026

National:  On 31 July 2026 , the Uttar Pradesh government presented a supplementary budget of ₹59,019 crore for 2026–27 to meet additional expenditure requirements beyond the original State Budget. The allocations focus o…

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Bankers Books Evidence Bill, 2026: Key Changes, Electronic Records

Current Context: The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 3 August 2026 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and passed by the Lok Sabha on 5 August 2026. It seeks to replace the Bankers’ Books Evidence Act, 1891. I…

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Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

Current Context: The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 25 March 2026 by the Ministry of Home Affairs. As of 6 August 2026, it seeks to amend the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, which regulates foreign…

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RBI Monetary Policy August 2026

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India announced its monetary policy on 5 August 2026 under RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra. The repo rate was kept unchanged at 5.25%. The Standing Deposit Facility rate remained at 5.00%…

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LIC OFS : What It Means for Retail Investors, Share Price

Current Context: The Government of India launched an Offer for Sale (OFS) to sell up to 6.5% stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India. Non-retail bidding opened on 4 August 2026, while retail investors could bid on …

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NOTTO Launches National Organ Transplant Portal for Transparent Digital Allocation

Current Context: In August 2026, the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation launched a real-time national portal and mobile application to digitise India’s organ-transplant system. Key Points:  It creates a uni…

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HDFC Bank Launches ‘Max for Seniors’ and ‘Max for Her’ Savings Accounts

Current Context: On 3 August 2026, HDFC Bank introduced two specialised savings accounts designed for senior citizens and women. Key Points:  Max for Seniors: Designed to meet the banking, healthcare and security needs of…

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UPSC and SSC Reforms 2026

 Current Context:  The Union Government has introduced several changes in recruitment examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and the Staff Selection Commission (SSC).   Key Reforms:  They are …

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