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Current Affairs 26 August 2026

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  • India and China hold 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks on boundary issue in Beijing
  • Government lifts export ban on wheat and related products, changes policy from “Prohibited” to “Free”

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DIPLOMACY

India and China hold 25th round of Special Representatives’ talks on boundary issue in Beijing

India and China held the **25th round of Special Representatives (SR) talks** on the boundary question in Beijing on 25 August 2026. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval co-chaired the meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The talks focused on resolving the remaining issues along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), especially in Eastern Ladakh, and restoring normalcy in bilateral relations. Ajit Doval noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping have provided a “clear and positive direction” for ties, indicating an effort to move beyond the 2020 standoff. Both sides reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and tranquility along the border pending a final boundary settlement. The meeting is seen as part of a gradual process to step up political and diplomatic engagement after several corps commander-level talks. Outcomes are expected to influence future disengagement and de‑escalation measures, as well as broader cooperation in trade and multilateral forums.

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The Special Representatives’ mechanism between India and China primarily deals with which issue?

ECONOMY

Government lifts export ban on wheat and related products, changes policy from “Prohibited” to “Free”

The Union government has lifted the export ban on wheat, durum wheat and certain wheat flour products with immediate effect. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) notified that the export policy for these items is now changed from “Prohibited” to “Free”. The move is aimed at boosting farmers’ incomes amid depressed domestic prices and surplus stocks. Restrictions that had been imposed earlier to control domestic inflation and ensure food security are being eased after improved production prospects. The policy shift also covers products like maida, semolina and wholemeal atta, which were earlier tightly controlled. Exporters will now be able to enter forward contracts and access global markets without prior government approval, subject to usual documentation. The decision is expected to influence domestic wheat prices, procurement strategies and India’s role in global grain markets.

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Which authority issues notifications changing India’s export policy such as shifting wheat from “Prohibited” to “Free”?

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