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15 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 15 August 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned against the weaponisation of critical resources such as fuel, medicines, and technology, as well as strategic sea routes, without naming any specific country. He emphasized the need f…
Read full storyCCRAS-NIIMH under Ministry of Ayush signed an MoU with Sevadhi Museum & Indological Research Institute (SEMIRI), Kerala, for digitization and descriptive cataloguing of over 30,000 medical manuscripts including rare Ayu…
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Iran rejected U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that the U.S. has 'total control' over the Strait of Hormuz, calling it 'lies'. The strategic waterway, through which about 20% of global oil supply passes, is a critica…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed Rajya Sabha about major ISRO missions (2023-25) including Chandrayaan-3's historic Moon south pole landing, Aditya-L1 solar observatory, XPoSat X-ray polarimetry, SPADEX dockin…
Read full storyAs of July 2026, India has 440 registered space tech startups on the DPIIT portal, with IN-SPACe granting 113 authorisations to 52 NGEs including 18 startups like Skyroot Aerospace and Pixxel. IN-SPACe facilitated launc…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed Rajya Sabha that IN-SPACe has granted 113 authorisations to 52 Non-Government Entities, including 18 space startups. As per DPIIT Start-up India Portal, 440 space tech startups…
Read full storyISRO is addressing the growing threat of space debris from proliferating LEO satellite constellations through its 'Debris Free Space Mission' and Active Debris Removal (ADR) initiatives. Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh high…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Ayush launched the Ayush Grid project as a comprehensive IT backbone to digitize service delivery across healthcare, research, education, drug administration, and medicinal plants. It has developed 24 e-…
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NASA has formally invited ISRO to collaborate on its Moon Base programme during the 9th India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group meeting held in Bengaluru. This marks a significant deepening of bilateral space coopera…
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The Allahabad High Court upheld the religious conversion of two adult sisters (aged 35 and 20) while hearing a habeas corpus petition, affirming their constitutional right to choose faith, residence, and personal affair…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated India will be a key player in the next biotechnology and AI-driven industrial revolution, unlike the IT-driven revolution where India lagged. He highlighted India's dedicated BiO…
Read full storyCPGRAMS has evolved into India's largest digital grievance redressal platform, handling 27 lakh grievances annually by 2024 (up from 3.01 lakh in 2014) with average disposal time reduced from 157 to 15 days. The 10-Step…
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The CBI chargesheet in the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case reveals a structured conspiracy involving insiders, intermediaries, coaching operators, and candidate brokers who allegedly stole, copied, printed, and sold confid…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi on August 8, 2026, emphasizing youth empowerment as the foundation of Viksit Bharat. He highlighted government reforms opening space, semiconducto…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi, emphasizing continuous learning, problem-solving, and nation-building for a Viksit Bharat. He highlighted government reforms in space, semiconduc…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced at the 3rd India International FinTech Festival in New Delhi that India has achieved over 1,000 km of Secure Quantum Communication within three years, ahead of schedule. This m…
Read full storyDPIIT signed strategic MoUs with Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24, and Council for Startup India (CSI) to strengthen startup support. These partnerships aim to enhance digital payment infrastructu…
Read full storyUnion Health Minister J.P. Nadda released the knowledge paper 'AI in MedTech: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence' at India Medical Device 2026 in New Delhi. The report outlines five key prioritie…
Read full storyUnion Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed the 'Sahakar Nav-Kranti' programme in Mumbai, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity and digital safeguards for urban cooperative banks. He highlig…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi, urging students to prioritize national interest in their decisions and focus on innovation, research, and emerging technologies to drive India's…
Read full storyThe National Health Authority's Scan and Share service under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has achieved 25 crore OPD registrations, marking a significant milestone in digital health adoption. This service enables pati…
Read full storyThe Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, chaired by Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, presented its 259th, 260th, and 261st reports in Parliament on August 7, 2026. The 259th report focuses on…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi on August 8, 2026, as Chief Guest, addressing over 3,000 graduates including 587 Ph.D. scholars. He will present prestigious awards like the Pre…
Read full storyUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the 2nd National Port Security Conference 2026 in New Delhi, emphasizing technology-driven maritime security transformation. He stressed that port evaluation must include re…
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