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2 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 2 August 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
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Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today said the dream of a drug-free India can be realised only through active public participation and the leadership of the youth.
Read full storyIn FY26 (April 2025–March 2026), India approved only 1 Chinese FDI proposal worth ₹1 crore, while 13 proposals from Hong Kong were cleared. Overall, 63 FDI proposals worth ₹10,292.67 crore ($1.18 billion) were approved…
Read full storyBangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a virtual press conference on August 5, marking the second anniversary of her arrival in India following the 2024 uprising that led to her ouster. The event com…
Read full storyAssam has commenced self-enumeration for Census 2027, marking the first digital census exercise in the state. The process was suspended in two flood-affected districts due to operational challenges. According to the 201…
Read full storyTamil Nadu will approach the Supreme Court on August 3, 2026, regarding the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. Minister Nirmalkumar highlighted that Karnataka CM Shivakumar and DMK share ties beyond politics, indicat…
Read full storyDSC A24, the fifth ship of five Diving Support Craft (DSC) Project was launched today at Titagarh, Kolkata. The Ministry of Defence said that these ships offer superior stability, enhanced deck area, and improved sea-ke…
Read full storyOver 3,000 serving CAPF officers, including gallantry awardees and women officers, have moved the Supreme Court challenging the CAPF Act. The new law makes it harder for CAPF cadre officers to be promoted to leadership…
Read full storyA special NIA court has framed charges against former Mumbai Police officers Sachin Waze and Pradeep Sharma along with eight others in the 2021 Antilia bomb scare case. They will face trial under IPC sections for murder…
Read full storyIITs and IIMs have started voluntary urine drug testing for students at admission as part of a government mission to screen 10 lakh students across 170 central higher education institutes by 2029. The framework, provide…
Read full storyUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju today said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emphasised that there should be no delay in bringing a stringent bill to prevent malpractices in examinations.
Read full storyThe Delhi High Court has constituted a new Fast Track Court with immediate effect to hear cases under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi has said that several steps have been taken over the past two and a half months since the paper leak incident. He said the culprits have been arrested and are in jail.
Read full storyThe U.S. military launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, specifically in Qeshm and Bandar Abbas, resulting in two reported injuries. This escalation follows ongoing tensions over shipping r…
Read full storyThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved 3rd and 4th Rail Line of Ballari – Guntakal section in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh with total cost of 1,264 crore rupees. It will increase the existing network of…
Read full storyThe Government has increased the number of Medical Colleges, Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) seats.
Read full storyThe Supreme Court directed the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to file detailed affidavits on the progress made in implementing reforms following the NEET-UG paper leak.
Read full storyThe UMEED portal has successfully approved over 6.17 lakh Waqf properties, marking a significant step in the Indian government's initiative to digitize and manage Waqf property records. This move is crucial for transpar…
Read full storyThe article highlights the growing crisis of trust in India's competitive examination system due to recurring paper leaks, which undermines the aspirations of millions seeking social mobility through education. It empha…
Read full storyThe article explains the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014, focusing on its provisions for vendor protection, mandatory surveys before eviction, and the role of Town Ve…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced via a self-recorded video on X that the Union Cabinet will consider a draft Bill to establish Fast-Track Courts and impose stringent punishments for paper leak offenders. He stated…
Read full storyMinister of State in the Department of Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh has said that the government is aiming to bring at least five indigenous small modular nuclear reactors into operation by 2033.
Read full storyThe Centre has approved two Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) in Tamil Nadu with a combined investment of over 1,012 crore rupees. The move is aimed at strengthening the state’s electronics manufacturing ecosyst…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has authorized officials to process applications for establishing non-polluting Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) within the Taj Trapezium Zone, as stated by Chief Justice Surya Kant. This d…
Read full storyIndia's Union Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, announced that the country is on track to meet its renewable energy target of 500 GW by 2030. This statement was made in response to a qu…
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