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Current Affairs 8 August 2026

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  • Lok Sabha passes MSME Bill to reduce payment delays and speed up disputes
  • India’s consumer inflation likely crossed RBI’s 4% target in June

…and 8 more stories on ECONOMY, INFRASTRUCTURE, SOCIAL, DEFENCE.

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POLITY

Lok Sabha passes MSME Bill to reduce payment delays and speed up disputes

The Lok Sabha has passed an MSME Bill aimed at tackling delayed payments and accelerating dispute resolution. The legislation is significant for small businesses, which often face liquidity stress because of late payments from buyers. By improving the legal and procedural framework, the Bill seeks to make the MSME ecosystem more efficient. It is also relevant for questions on parliamentary procedure and economic governance. The move can affect working capital flows, contract enforcement, and business confidence. The passage of the Bill makes it a high-value current affairs item for exams.

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What is the main purpose of the MSME Bill passed by the Lok Sabha?

ECONOMY

India’s consumer inflation likely crossed RBI’s 4% target in June

A Reuters poll suggests that India’s consumer inflation likely rose above the Reserve Bank of India’s 4% target in June. This would mark the first breach of the target in 16 months. Higher food and fuel prices were among the factors behind the expected rise. The Iran-related geopolitical tensions and a weak monsoon added to cost pressures. The development is important for monetary policy and inflation-management questions. It is especially relevant for economy sections in competitive exams.

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According to the Reuters poll, India’s consumer inflation likely crossed which target in June?

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