Every Monday, we bring you UPSC Current Affairs Pointers—a concise, exam-focused guide to help you stay ahead in your Prelims and Mains preparation. If you missed the UPSC Current Affairs Pointers of the past week | July 27 to August 2, 2026, read it here. Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026— The Rajya Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, by a voice vote on August 4 afternoon. Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026— On August 5, the Lok Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026 by voice vote without debate amid Opposition din. The fund is housed under the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), a statutory body under the Ministry of Science and Technology.