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22 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 22 August 2026
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The Indian Army has raised its first Baaz Battalion of sophisticated drones in Punjab under the Vajra Corps (11 Corps) to enhance aerial surveillance, agility, and battlefield reach along the western border. This strate…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah praised West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for transferring 1,129 acres of land to BSF and SSB within 45 days of the new government assuming office, enabling fencing along the Indi…
Read full storyThe BRICS Tourism Ministers' Meeting under India's Chairship concluded with the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration, establishing a framework for enhanced tourism cooperation among BRICS nations. The declaration focuses…
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The Supreme Court set aside the National Green Tribunal's 2017 order that held the Art of Living Foundation responsible for environmental damage to the Yamuna floodplains during its 2016 World Culture Festival. The apex…
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India's ethanol blending program has undergone a dramatic shift with maize now supplying nearly 50% of ethanol for petrol blending, up from negligible levels three years ago. This transition comes as cheaper crude oil p…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah assured the Gorkha community of a permanent political solution to the long-standing Gorkhaland statehood demand, which seeks a separate state comprising Darjeeling hills and adjoining areas…
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The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the Centre challenging an amendment that redefines the "active floodplain" of the Ganga based on a one-in-five-year flood frequency, altering the no-construction…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Russia on August 23-24, 2024, to co-chair the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-T…
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The Delhi High Court ruled that pre-arrest protection granted in a predicate offence does not automatically extend to proceedings under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). Justice Madhu Jain clarified that PM…
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India's crude oil import bill surged 41% year-on-year in July 2024 to $15.3 billion, driven by a 13% rise in import volumes and volatile Brent crude prices due to the West Asia crisis. The average import price rose to $…
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The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported that 29 FDI projects worth ₹4,895.65 crore were filed under the revised Press Note 3 framework by August 10, 2026. Press Note 3, which mandates government approval for inve…
Read full storyThe Parliamentary Consultative Committee of Civil Aviation met in Mysuru under Union Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu, marking the first such meeting outside Delhi since 2017. Key discussions included the Next Phase o…
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The Supreme Court's three-judge Bench praised the scrapped MGNREGA as a 'good, effective scheme' while hearing a petition on delayed wages under the defunct programme. The petition seeks to elevate the right to work as…
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The Supreme Court has reduced the mandatory legal practice requirement for judicial service aspirants from three years to just one year. Successful candidates will now undergo one year of intensive training at State jud…
Read full storyUnion Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth termed the MMDR Amendment Bill 2026 a historic step for mineral-rich states like Jharkhand. Addressing a press conference in Ranchi, he emphasized the Bill will strengthen…
Read full storyThe Union Cabinet approved establishing a Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh, announced by Home Minister Amit Shah. This decision aims to enhance access to justice for citizens in remote Ladakh areas by…
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A weak monsoon has triggered a severe water crisis in the Cauvery basin, intensifying the long-standing inter-state dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. Karnataka faces dual pressure of meeting its own irrigation n…
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Punjab has enacted a new sacrilege law that expands the definition of religious offence beyond physical desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib to include words, signs, and representations. This legislative move has reigni…
Read full storyVice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 2024 batch IAS officer trainees at LBSNAA, Mussoorie on August 20, 2026, emphasizing 'Sevabhav and Kartavyabodh' as guiding principles. He highlighted 41% women representa…
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The Supreme Court has overruled its 1978 Bangalore Water Supply precedent that broadly defined 'industry' under the Industrial Disputes Act, ruling that the new Industrial Relations Code, 2020 must be interpreted in its…
Read full storyThe 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) convenes in Singapore today with four senior Indian ministers — Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, Commerce & Industry…
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The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSC) has flagged a high rejection rate in the NAMASTE scheme for sewer and septic tank workers. Of nearly 1 lakh identified workers, only 810 were approved for capital sub…
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Dubai invested $9.3 billion across 147 projects in India over the past 10 years, reflecting deepening bilateral economic ties. In the first half of 2026, 7,579 new Indian companies joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce,…
Read full storyThe Election Commission of India released a comprehensive fact sheet detailing the country's electoral system and voter safeguards. It reaffirmed that elections to the President, Vice President, Lok Sabha, and State Leg…
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