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1 September 2026

Source-linked daily analysis with Prelims MCQs and Mains practice. Each story distinguishes its source date from this study edition.

ImportantGovernance

Water summit puts Centre–State coordination in focus

GS II

In the news

PIB announced a 1–2 September departmental summit on water security.

Key facts

  • The agenda included infrastructure delivery, community water conservation and drinking-water source sustainability.

Why it matters for UPSC

Editorial inference: Cooperative federalism matters when projects cross administrative boundaries.

Mains practice

How can Centre–State coordination improve water security?