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30 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 30 August 2026
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24 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
The Union Rural Development Ministry has clarified that pending e-KYC verification will not prevent workers from demanding or receiving employment under MGNREGA. All registered workers have been migrated to the new VB-G…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistan's highest state award, the 'Oliy Darajali Do'stlik' Order, during his visit. The award recognizes his significant contribution to strengthening India-Uzbekistan stra…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi undertook a two-day state visit to Uzbekistan from August 29 to 30, 2024, at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev. This marks his fourth visit to the Central Asian nation, undersco…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a State Visit to Uzbekistan (29-30 August) and attend the 26th SCO Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic (31 August-1 September) in 2026. The visit aims to deepen India-Uzbekista…
Read full storyCBN's MP Unit seized 66.8 lakh psychotropic tablets (Alprazolam, Tramadol, Nitrazepam, Clonazepam) under Operation Vajra 2.0 on Aug 27-28, 2026, intercepting a UP-registered truck on Chandigarh-Baddi route. One arrest m…
Read full storyOn August 25, 2026, the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) conducted two intelligence-led operations at Bengaluru and Pune railway stations, seizing a cumulative 18 kg of synthetic drugs including 14.9 kg ampheta…
Read full storyThe government clarified that the revised CBG price of ₹2,110/MMBtu under GOBARdhan Scheme includes ₹215/MMBtu affordability support, making effective cost ₹1,895/MMBtu — a 28% increase over previous ₹1,478/MMBtu. This…
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The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (UNCERD) expressed concerns over hate speech, hate crimes, citizenship policies, and minority treatment in India. The committee issued recommendations urging…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and the Kyrgyz Republic to strengthen India's strategic partnerships in Central Asia. The visit aims to deepen civilisational ties and enhance cooper…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi will begin a four-day visit to Uzbekistan and Kyrgyz Republic starting today, with the first leg being a two-day visit to Tashkent, Uzbekistan, at the invitation of President Shavkat Mirziyo…
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reported that Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant has lost its external power supply, leaving its six non-operating reactors dependent on emergency diesel generators…
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The Union Petroleum Ministry clarified that the revised offtake framework for Compressed Biogas (CBG) will result in only a 28% price increase due to government-funded support. This ensures CBG plants operate sustainabl…
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A special court has taken cognisance of the NIA chargesheet in the 2025 Red Fort blast case, where the accused are alleged to have links with Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind, an offshoot of Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent. Th…
Read full storyIndia's foreign exchange reserves surged by $12.4 billion to a record high of $729.3 billion for the week ended August 21, 2024, according to RBI data. Foreign currency assets, the largest component, rose by $9.4 billio…
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FSSAI has proposed mandatory front-of-pack red pictorial warnings for food products high in fat, sugar, and salt (HFSS) through an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court. The initiative aims to provide simple, prominent,…
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The Centre's assurance that existing e-KYC verified job cards remain valid until new Gramin Rozgar Guarantee Cards are issued highlights ongoing implementation challenges in MGNREGA. With 57 lakh active workers awaiting…
Read full storyPM Modi participated in Khelo India Dialogue on Aug 27, 2026, unveiling a comprehensive sports vision from Red Fort on Independence Day. He highlighted India's absence in nearly half of Olympic disciplines, citing only…
Read full storyThe Government has started calibrated release of onions from buffer stocks to ensure adequate domestic availability and moderate seasonal price pressures. The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution c…
Read full storyRaksha Mantri Rajnath Singh inaugurated the re-developed Hutatma Smruti Smarak at Patradevi, Goa on August 26, 2026, honoring satyagrahis of the 1955 Goa liberation movement. He highlighted national unity, the 1961 Oper…
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The Bombay High Court has urged the Centre to consider amending the Aadhaar Act to address a critical gap in inter-agency coordination and document verification that has enabled foreign nationals to fraudulently obtain…
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The Lok Sabha Secretariat issued disqualification notices to 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule), coinciding with the Supreme Court agreeing to hear TMC's plea for expedited adjudication. The…
Read full storyChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed over 500 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and 30 BLO Supervisors in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, calling them the foundational pillars of India's democracy. He highlighted that…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 10th anniversary of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on August 25, 2026, highlighting its transformative impact on India's digital payments ecosystem. He invited citizens to share…
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The Supreme Court has agreed to hear TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's plea seeking a time-bound decision on the disqualification of 20 rebel TMC MPs under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule). These MPs had merged with…
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