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The incidents highlight renewed security risks for Indian seafarers and commercial shipping in the wider Indian Ocean region.  \n• U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened tougher financial sanctions against Iran and countries providing support to Tehran. While, the Iranian President has called for ending the war from a position of strength.  \n• The diversion of sugarcane and foodgrains towards ethanol production has raised concerns over food security and higher domestic sugar prices. Amid the price rise, the government has allowed duty-free imports of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar under a Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) until October 31.  \nKEY EXAMPLES FOR EXAM  \n• The Supreme Court’s recognition of MGNREGA as a “salutary scheme” highlights its role in rural livelihood security, social protection and women’s economic empowerment through guaranteed wage employment. Cite this while discussing rural employment and livelihood security.  \nKEY PERSPECTIVES FOR EXAM  \nAn article titled “Ensuring equity amid India’s educational progress” by Sahab Deen and Navneet Sharma in The Hindu examines persistent educational disparities despite overall progress. In this context, the following points are noteworthy.  \n• The UDISE+ 2025–26 report shows progress in enrolment, retention, dropout reduction and school infrastructure.  \n• Despite this progress, regional and social disparities persist in enrolment, infrastructure, teacher availability, learning opportunities and educational outcomes.  \n• Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) remains uneven across social groups, with OBCs at 49%, General at 27%, SCs at 17% and STsat 10% .  \n• Gender Parity Index shows higher girls’ enrolment and participation than boys across most States and Union Territories.  \n• Dropout and pupil-teacher ratios vary significantly, with Bihar recording the highest preparatory-stage dropout rate at 7.9%, while densely populated States generally face higher PTRs.  \n• Although access to drinking water and electricity has improved, rural and remote schools continue to face infrastructure gaps and shortages of qualified teachers.  \n• The report highlights the need for targeted investment in educationally deprived regions, better digital infrastructure, adequate teacher deployment and stronger support for disadvantaged groups, in line with NEP 2020.  \nAn article titled “Keep UPI free, and fund it from the savings it generates” by R.S. Sharma in the Indian Express explores why UPI should remain free and how its cost can be sustainably funded. In this context, the following points are noteworthy:  \n• Parliament’s 2026 amendment has removed the existing baron Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charges for BHIM-UPI  \nand RuPay, allowing the government to notify charges in the future.  \n• This is significant as UPI has become major digital public infrastructure, handling over 24,000 crore transactions worth ₹314 lakh crore in 2025–26.  \n• Since 86% of merchant payments are below ₹500, even a small MDR could disproportionately affect small merchants and consumers.  \n• Unlike card payments, UPI involves no physical card or terminal, and NPCI’s operating cost is only about two paise per transaction.  \n• Banks and payment providers still incur costs, which are currently supported through government incentives; however, this support is projected to fall from ₹3,631 crore to about ₹437 crore.  \n• The savings from lower currency printing, cash handling and banking costs can provide an alternative source of support for UPI.  \n• Since MDR could make digital payments less attractive and push users towards cash, keeping UPI free with transparent, formula-based government support can sustain India’s digitalpayment transition.  \nAn article titled “How to define ‘industry’ under labour law: Inside SC’s split verdict” by Vineet Bhalla in Indian Express examines the Supreme Cou","cbCaitUqCh2Pxidf","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitUqCh2Pxidf","pdf",206001,"English","# Key Headlines\n# Key Examples for Exam\n# Key Perspectives for Exam\n## Ensuring equity amid India’s educational progress\n## Keep UPI free, and fund it from the savings it generates\n## How to define ‘industry’ under labour law: Inside SC’s split verdict\n# Good Phrases for Exam\n# Suggested Articles for Exam","[{\"question\":\"What are the main themes covered in the 22 August 2026 one-pager?\",\"answer\":\"It focuses on current events and policy debates, then links them to exam-ready examples, perspectives, and defined concepts such as fiscal space.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the document connect MGNREGA to exam discussion?\",\"answer\":\"It notes the Supreme Court’s recognition of MGNREGA as a “salutary scheme,” emphasizing rural livelihood security, social protection, and women’s economic empowerment through guaranteed wage employment.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the one-pager say about UPI staying free?\",\"answer\":\"It explains why UPI should remain free and how costs could be funded through savings, while also referencing the removal of bar on Merchant Discount Rate charges for BHIM-UPI and RuPay through a 2026 amendment.\"}]","Lead IAS Daily One Pager - 22 August 2026 | PDF",1789941754]