MMDR Amendment to bring long term Stability in Major Minerals Sector
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by both the Houses of the Parliament on 13th August, 2026. The Bill amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) with the aim to bring long term stability in the major minerals sector.
The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by both the Houses of the Parliament on 13th August, 2026. The Bill amends the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Act, 1957 (MMDR Act) with the aim to bring long term stability in the major minerals sector.
The Hindu: 18/8/26
1) SC orders fresh survey : page 4
2) Losing forest for trees : page 6
3) Match AI models: page 6
4) The road to E20 is not without bumps : page 8
5) Black money in elections: page 10
6) Can Shanti act override court : page 10
7) ID cards issue to Transgender persons: page 12
8) IT ministry: page 13
9) Why Adivasis are resisting Ken - Betwa project: page 18
The Indian Express: 18/8/26
1) Over 4000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs : page 6
2) Navy to lease two new MQ- 9B : page 6
3) 60 days on : page 10
4) NASA's moon base : page 12
5) Notices to actors : page 12
6) Govt. nod to 31 more applications : page 13
7) Why India is finding it difficult to buy critical minerals: page 13
1) SC orders fresh survey : page 4
2) Losing forest for trees : page 6
3) Match AI models: page 6
4) The road to E20 is not without bumps : page 8
5) Black money in elections: page 10
6) Can Shanti act override court : page 10
7) ID cards issue to Transgender persons: page 12
8) IT ministry: page 13
9) Why Adivasis are resisting Ken - Betwa project: page 18
The Indian Express: 18/8/26
1) Over 4000 cases pending against MPs, MLAs : page 6
2) Navy to lease two new MQ- 9B : page 6
3) 60 days on : page 10
4) NASA's moon base : page 12
5) Notices to actors : page 12
6) Govt. nod to 31 more applications : page 13
7) Why India is finding it difficult to buy critical minerals: page 13
The Hindu : 19/8/26
1) Ready to drop FIRs : page 1
2) Employment guarantee: page 6
3) Education must change to account for AI : page 7
4) SC to check proportionality of use of facial recognition: page 10
5) Why is PM CARES fund : page 10
6) BRICS calls EU's carbon tax : page 12
7) Helicase the DNA separator : page 18
The Indian Express: 19/8/26
1) Inside one shot therapy: Explained page
2) Behind new Tribunals bill : Explained page
3) Amid E20 row : page 1
4) BRICS environment ministers: page 8
5) A changing Asia demands: page 10
6) To build AI for all : page 11
1) Ready to drop FIRs : page 1
2) Employment guarantee: page 6
3) Education must change to account for AI : page 7
4) SC to check proportionality of use of facial recognition: page 10
5) Why is PM CARES fund : page 10
6) BRICS calls EU's carbon tax : page 12
7) Helicase the DNA separator : page 18
The Indian Express: 19/8/26
1) Inside one shot therapy: Explained page
2) Behind new Tribunals bill : Explained page
3) Amid E20 row : page 1
4) BRICS environment ministers: page 8
5) A changing Asia demands: page 10
6) To build AI for all : page 11
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On World Humanitarian Day, we pay tribute to humanitarian workers whose compassion, courage and selfless service bring hope to communities affected by crises across the world.
This year's theme, "Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities" underscores the importance of working together to support those in need, strengthen community resilience and ensure that no one is left behind in times of adversity.
This year's theme, "Strengthening Global Solidarity and Empowering Local Communities" underscores the importance of working together to support those in need, strengthen community resilience and ensure that no one is left behind in times of adversity.
Best of luck to all the UPSC Civil Services Mains aspirants for the examination starting tomorrow!
Your hard work and dedication have led you to this moment.
Stay focused, trust your preparation, and give it your all!
Following are the tips for UPSC Mains Examination, hope you will find them useful while preparing and writing the mains examination.
1. In Essay try to give futuristic conclusion , be optimistic, if you are writing negative aspects then give solution to this and use simple language.
2. In G.S. try to include diagrams and flow charts wherever possible. And label the diagram aptly and include proper caption for the same.
3. In Ethics case studies focus maximum on conclusion and try to give multidimensional answer that is write about society,economics,ecology,polity,Indian scenario,Constitution,Preamble etc wherever applicable.
4. In polity divide your answer in 3 sections ::: content, contemporary relevance and your views and significance.
5. In paper 3 ( Science & Tech ) try to use maximum diagrams and flowcharts in your answers. The diagram should be drawn by pencil and be properly labelled with appropriate caption.
6. Try to attempt all the questions .It gives a positive reflection on the examiner. As well try to write answers in paragraph but if there is almost no time left then use points to write as something is better than nothing.
7. In History part try to include more of significance of the related question asked. Writing significance rather than factual orientation will fetch you more marks.
8. Use integrated answer writing skill::: that is try to include several dimensions in your answer. Such as political, social, community, environment, ecological, economical, ethical aspects in your single answer possibly.
Points to be kept in mind while writing answers :::
1. Try to write what is asked in the question. Give only a required introduction and it should be a small one.
2. Content matters and hence try to write what is asked with relevance.
3. Contemporary examples, live examples, maps, diagrams if possible then use it. It will be definitely an icing on the cake.
4. Conclusion is very important part hence write a very balanced, optimistic and futuristic conclusion wherein Nationality, Society, Constitution etc are highlighted.
5. Try to use the wordings as given in the question in your last part as well as in middle of the answer as it shows you have not deviated from the question.
6. If possible like in History questions try to include significance and impact of any event. In science and tech questions use examples and diagrams to justify your answer.
Always remember:::
Answer writing is a skill which by continuous practice will definitely act as a catalyst to enhance your marks and make your selection with good rank.
All the very Best!!!
Your hard work and dedication have led you to this moment.
Stay focused, trust your preparation, and give it your all!
Following are the tips for UPSC Mains Examination, hope you will find them useful while preparing and writing the mains examination.
1. In Essay try to give futuristic conclusion , be optimistic, if you are writing negative aspects then give solution to this and use simple language.
2. In G.S. try to include diagrams and flow charts wherever possible. And label the diagram aptly and include proper caption for the same.
3. In Ethics case studies focus maximum on conclusion and try to give multidimensional answer that is write about society,economics,ecology,polity,Indian scenario,Constitution,Preamble etc wherever applicable.
4. In polity divide your answer in 3 sections ::: content, contemporary relevance and your views and significance.
5. In paper 3 ( Science & Tech ) try to use maximum diagrams and flowcharts in your answers. The diagram should be drawn by pencil and be properly labelled with appropriate caption.
6. Try to attempt all the questions .It gives a positive reflection on the examiner. As well try to write answers in paragraph but if there is almost no time left then use points to write as something is better than nothing.
7. In History part try to include more of significance of the related question asked. Writing significance rather than factual orientation will fetch you more marks.
8. Use integrated answer writing skill::: that is try to include several dimensions in your answer. Such as political, social, community, environment, ecological, economical, ethical aspects in your single answer possibly.
Points to be kept in mind while writing answers :::
1. Try to write what is asked in the question. Give only a required introduction and it should be a small one.
2. Content matters and hence try to write what is asked with relevance.
3. Contemporary examples, live examples, maps, diagrams if possible then use it. It will be definitely an icing on the cake.
4. Conclusion is very important part hence write a very balanced, optimistic and futuristic conclusion wherein Nationality, Society, Constitution etc are highlighted.
5. Try to use the wordings as given in the question in your last part as well as in middle of the answer as it shows you have not deviated from the question.
6. If possible like in History questions try to include significance and impact of any event. In science and tech questions use examples and diagrams to justify your answer.
Always remember:::
Answer writing is a skill which by continuous practice will definitely act as a catalyst to enhance your marks and make your selection with good rank.
All the very Best!!!
The Hindu: 21/8/26
1) 1978 industry definition void under new code : page 1
2) Core sector growth: page 1
3) Odisha forms panel to examine relocation of villages: page 6
4) The vanshakti verdict: page 10
5) How will Gaganyaan's thermal shield protect the crew : page 11
6) Collectors empowered to grant citizenship under CAA : page 14
7) Ease three language rule for class 6 : page 16
The Indian Express: 21/8/26
1) UGC equity rules : page 1
2) RWAs barrier : page 1
3) English indigenous or foreign language: page 6
4) Buffalo meat exports boom : page 10
5) Vande Mataram: page 16
6) Whose streets ?: page 16
7) Iran war pushes India's oil and gas import bill : page 17
8) SEBI to launch pilot : page 17
Source : The Hindu and The Indian Express: Delhi edition e-paper
1) 1978 industry definition void under new code : page 1
2) Core sector growth: page 1
3) Odisha forms panel to examine relocation of villages: page 6
4) The vanshakti verdict: page 10
5) How will Gaganyaan's thermal shield protect the crew : page 11
6) Collectors empowered to grant citizenship under CAA : page 14
7) Ease three language rule for class 6 : page 16
The Indian Express: 21/8/26
1) UGC equity rules : page 1
2) RWAs barrier : page 1
3) English indigenous or foreign language: page 6
4) Buffalo meat exports boom : page 10
5) Vande Mataram: page 16
6) Whose streets ?: page 16
7) Iran war pushes India's oil and gas import bill : page 17
8) SEBI to launch pilot : page 17
Source : The Hindu and The Indian Express: Delhi edition e-paper
#UPSCMains2026 #EssayPaper was conducted on August 21, 2026, during the morning session from 9:00 AM to 12:00
Exam Timings and Details
Date: August 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Marks: 250 Marks
Duration: 3 Hours
Exam Timings and Details
Date: August 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon
Marks: 250 Marks
Duration: 3 Hours
CSE Mains 2026 GS Paper 1 focused on themes spanning Indian Heritage & Culture, History, Geography, and Society. This year's paper challenged aspirants to demonstrate their conceptual clarity, analytical ability, and interdisciplinary understanding while connecting static knowledge with contemporary perspectives.
The Hindu: 22/8/26
1) India calls for global tech collaboration: page 6
2) Saving faces : page 8
3) Ensuring equity Amid India's educational progress : page 8
4) Trade Unions: page 10
5) SC trims law practice requirement to 1 year :page 10
6) NGT seeks: page 12
7) Govt. got 29 projects: page 13
8) SEBI mulls code for online bond platforms: page 13
The Indian Express: 22/8/26
1) Dip in production: page 1
2) H1N1 surge : page 4
3) Marathi mandate for cabs : page 8
4) FDI policy: page 11
5) How to define industry: page 14
1) India calls for global tech collaboration: page 6
2) Saving faces : page 8
3) Ensuring equity Amid India's educational progress : page 8
4) Trade Unions: page 10
5) SC trims law practice requirement to 1 year :page 10
6) NGT seeks: page 12
7) Govt. got 29 projects: page 13
8) SEBI mulls code for online bond platforms: page 13
The Indian Express: 22/8/26
1) Dip in production: page 1
2) H1N1 surge : page 4
3) Marathi mandate for cabs : page 8
4) FDI policy: page 11
5) How to define industry: page 14