UPSC Current Affairs — 07 Aug 2026 Daily Briefing

Friday, 7 August 2026

EDITORIALMONETARY POLICY - RBI'S CAUTIOUS STANCE

When Caution and Missed Opportunity Wear the Same Face

The RBI Monetary Policy Committee voted unanimously to hold the repo rate at 5.25 percent in August 2026, maintaining its neutral stance despite CPI inflation rising to 4.38 percent in June from 3.93 percent in May, driven mainly by food and fuel prices, while core inflation stayed subdued near 2.3-2.5 percent and growth forecasts were revised up to 6.7 percent.

Sub TopicREPO RATE DECISIONS AND INFLATION TARGETINGSourceRBI

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EDITORIALGST & TAX BUOYANCY

When a Growing Number Isn't the Same as a Growing Economy

The Ministry of Finance's July 2026 GST data shows gross collections crossing ₹2,11,205 crore, the second-highest monthly growth rate of the fiscal year. But The Hindu's editorial argues the number conceals more than it reveals - that trade-led and inflation-led tax buoyancy is being mistaken for genuine economic resilience, just as the government prepares the next round of GST reforms ("GST 3.0").

SourceMINISTRY OF FINANCE

UPSC Relevance8/10

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When Caution and Missed Opportunity Wear the Same Face

When a Growing Number Isn't the Same as a Growing Economy