UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 28 AUGUST 2026

The current affairs article covers India is strengthening its engagement with Central Asia through security cooperation, connectivity, energy partnerships, critical minerals, and civilizational ties, while addressing challenges posed by limited connectivity, Chinese dominance and instability in Afghanistan. The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has expanded financial inclusion, with over 59 crore accounts, strong rural and …

The DAANVEER Initiative

Source: PIBSubject: Government Scheme Context: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has called for nationwide public participation under the ‘DAANVEER’ initiative, encouraging citizens, CSR entities, and the Indian diaspora to donate desktop computers to verified Gram Panchayats. The DAANVEER Initiative About The DAANVEER Initiative: What It Is? DAANVEER is a technology-enabled, people-led Computer Crowdsourcing Initiative that …

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS 30 JULY 2026

The current affairs article focuses on governance, labour reforms, economy, environment, technology, and polity. It examines the proposed FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, highlighting concerns over NGO asset management and civil society autonomy, and discusses ILO Convention No. 193 on gig workers' rights, explaining India's abstention. It covers criminalisation of politics, the Coal Exchange Rules, 2026, …