UPSC daily current affairs

UPSC daily news summary — 29 August 2026

The government achieved nearly 78% of its FY27 capital receipts target from disinvestment, while FSSAI proposed mandatory front-of-pack warning labels for processed foods high in fat, sugar, and salt.

Open a topic

1 economy Disinvestment and Asset Monetisation Targets The Central government achieved 78% of its ₹80,000-crore disinvestment and asset monetisation target for FY27 in the first five months. GS3

Open full note → Practice quiz on this article →

2 polity FSSAI Front of Pack Labelling Regulations FSSAI submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court proposing front-of-pack red pictorial warning labels for packaged foods high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS). GS2

Open full note → Practice quiz on this article →

3 security FGM 148 Javelin Anti Tank Guided Missile India signed an agreement with the United States to procure Javelin anti-tank missile systems. GS3

Buy to unlock · ₹149/year

4 polity DPDP Act Compliance Challenges for Ed Tech Ed-tech platforms face high compliance operational costs under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 due to strict child data protection obligations. GS2 GS3

Buy to unlock · ₹149/year

5 schemes Healthcare Scheme for Building and Construction… The Delhi Welfare Board announced a comprehensive healthcare scheme providing cashless treatment up to Rs 2 lakh annually for registered construction workers. GS2 GS3

Buy to unlock · ₹149/year

6 economy ITAT Ruling Fees for Technical Services DTAA The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled that executive search fees do not constitute Fees for Technical Services (FTS) or royalties under bilateral tax treaties. GS3

Buy to unlock · ₹149/year

Next step

PIB summary for this day

Government releases and scheme updates from the Press Information Bureau — revise them after today’s newspaper notes.

Open daily PIB summary →