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5 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 5 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.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
The development activities of Gaganyaan mission validating human rating aspects include the following: Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3): Development and ground testing of all propulsion stages and structures completed.
Read full storyThe Government has announced an ambitious Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat with a target of reaching a nuclear power capacity of 100 GW by 2047. Nuclear Power Projects are having a Project/ Construction period o…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Labour & Employment is implementing the National Employment Service to facilitate job seekers and employers and to provide employment assistance services such as registration of job seekers, collection o…
Read full storyThe Fund is in operation after getting SEBI approval on 31-10-2025. The total contributions made by IN-SPACe to the "Antariksh Venture Capital Fund" in accordance to Contribution Agreement stands at ₹188.93 Crores (incl…
Read full storyOn the 7th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation (August 5, 2019), widespread street protests were held by National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu & Kashmir. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha…
Read full storyThe Rajya Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2024, increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 50 (including the Chief Justice of India). This addresses the massi…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has directed the Reserve Bank of India to prepare and circulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) for dealing with mule accounts and bank accounts linked to cyber fraud.
Read full storyThe government has introduced a Bill in Parliament to enable notification of transaction types that may attract charges on the UPI platform, which has so far remained free for merchants and customers. This legislative m…
Read full storyThe Karnataka High Court ruled that ED's search and seizure operations under PMLA are not independent civil actions but are intrinsically linked to criminal proceedings. The court emphasized that property attachment is…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court initiated suo motu proceedings regarding non-functional CCTV cameras in police stations, linked to rising custodial deaths. The Centre informed the court that the police modernisation scheme, which inc…
Read full storyParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to resolve the ongoing Parliament logjam. The government clarified there is no proposal for a Special Session to pass the Women's Reserva…
Read full storyAs reported by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Agricultural Action Plans have been initiated for the States of Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Isla…
Read full storyUnder Centrally Sponsored Scheme National Ayush Mission (NAM), as per the proposals received from State / UT Governments through their State Annual Action Plans (SAAPs), 12500 units of existing Ayush Dispensaries and Su…
Read full storyPublic Health being a State subject, establishment of new Ayush institutes, integrated hospitals and strengthening Ayush infrastructure across the country including Odisha particularly in Eastern India comes under the p…
Read full storyLok Sabha Speaker Shri Om Birla observed today that India and Uzbekistan are bound by centuries-old historical, cultural, and civilizational ties that continue to provide a robust foundation for their enduring friendshi…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court directed the Centre, States, RBI, and telecom authorities to establish SOPs and mechanisms to prevent 'digital arrests' and ensure time-bound refunds. The order mandates grievance redressal systems and…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has clarified that the Delhi government and various state governments are free to close or withdraw FIRs registered against protesters involved in the recent student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar a…
Read full storyIndia and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand their strategic partnership by strengthening cooperation in critical minerals, mining, trade, energy, infrastructure, defence and education during high-level talks held in New…
Read full storyDelhi Police denied using pellet guns against protesters marching to Parliament, while allegations against the Rapid Action Force have reignited the debate on the legality and use of non-lethal weapons for crowd control…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court extended third-party insurance coverage for new vehicles by one year — four years for cars and six years for two-wheelers — citing road safety and the need to ensure accident victims receive adequate c…
Read full storyThe Centre informed the Supreme Court that shifting NEET-UG to computer-based testing (CBT) is under active consideration, with any structural changes to be made only after consultation with the Health Ministry and Nati…
Read full storyParliament has increased the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges, marking the first such expansion since 2019 when it was raised from 31 to 34. This legislative move aims to address the growing case…
Read full storyMaintaining its strong growth trajectory, the Captive and Commercial coal mining sector continued to deliver higher production in July 2026, reinforcing its growing role in India's coal ecosystem. During the month, coal…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court, through a bench headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha, has directed the Centre to ensure safe and clean footpaths for pedestrians, declaring the right to broad footpaths as a fundamental right. The Court e…
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