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1 September 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 1 September 2026
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The Central Government has revised Special Additional Excise Duty on exports of petrol, diesel, and ATF as part of its fortnightly review. The export levy on petrol has been raised to Rs 1.5 per litre, while diesel duty…
Read full storyAgriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan reviewed the Prime Minister Dhan-Dhaanya Krishi Yojana (PM-DDKY) implementation in New Delhi, focusing on 100 identified districts. The meeting emphasized accelerating scheme r…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court ordered the closure of all FIRs registered nationwide against students protesting the NEET paper leak from July 20-25. The court directed that these cases must not be pursued or investigated and be tre…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi attended the opening ceremony of the 6th World Nomad Games in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, alongside other Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) leaders. The biennial event showcases the sporting…
Read full storyThe Jal Shakti Ministry is hosting a two-day Department Summit in New Delhi starting today, marking the first in a series of Departmental Summits envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The summit aims to strengthen…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 26th SCO Council of Heads of State Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic, where he emphasized zero tolerance for terrorism and urged member states to dismantle the entire ecosystem…
Read full storyIndia's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY25, surpassing RBI's 7% projection. The White House praised India as a dynamic, strong, and resilient economy, with Senior Deputy Press Secretary Kush Desai confirming the Trump administrat…
Read full storyThe 4th Indo-German Environmental Forum is being held in New Delhi to enhance bilateral cooperation on environment and climate change. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and German Minister Carsten Schneider will co-chair t…
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RBI's net short forward positions surged to a record $137 billion in July 2024, primarily driven by long-term forex swaps exceeding one year ($91 billion). This reflects aggressive intervention across spot, NDF, and for…
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh directed Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) to reduce import dependence by enhancing indigenous production capabilities. This directive follows lessons from recent global conflicts…
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In August, India's GST collections surged 14.8% to ₹2 lakh crore, bulk car sales jumped 36%, UPI transactions hit a record high, and power consumption rose 12.9%. These indicators reflect robust domestic consumption, im…
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India and the US committed to deepening bilateral ties, focusing on critical minerals supply chains during high-level talks. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged India's role in G7 discussions, while Finance…
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The Centre has set a paddy procurement target of 708.64 lakh tonnes for Kharif Marketing Season 2026-27, which is lower than actual procurement in the previous three seasons. The government will implement improved rice…
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India's manufacturing PMI dropped to a 5-year low of 56.2 in August 2024, signaling weakening demand with the first job contraction in over two years. Despite robust input procurement for the 62nd consecutive month, fin…
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Four Naga villages in Manipur were attacked with a pastor shot at, while normal life in Imphal Valley was disrupted by a pro-NRC group enforcing a shutdown despite the Centre deferring Census operations in the state. Th…
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India's current account deficit widened to $4.2 billion in Q1 FY27 (April-June 2026), driven by a rising merchandise trade deficit despite growth in net services receipts from computer and transport exports. FDI saw net…
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Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy highlighted the construction equipment sector's ₹45,000 crore import bill and announced a new government scheme to boost domestic manufacturing of critical components. The initiative aims…
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The Green Climate Fund (GCF) took seven years to approve Nepal's $49.9 million glacier resilience project, leaving high-risk Himalayan communities unprotected. Meanwhile, multilateral lenders including the Asian Develop…
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Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan approved the release of Rs 1,183.11 crore as the second tranche to five states under two agricultural schemes. The funds aim to boost farmers' income and lower cultivatio…
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AK-203 assault rifles, manufactured under the Indo-Russian joint venture at Korwa Ordnance Factory in Amethi, were reported stolen from an Army infantry unit stationed at Secunderabad Cantonment in Hyderabad. The presen…
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India's Commerce Department held discussions with industry stakeholders to address market access challenges in the US ahead of Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit for G20 meetings and trade talks. Exporters highlight…
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The UAE intercepted a drone originating from Iran over its territorial waters, escalating tensions in West Asia. Iran claimed the attack was retaliation for the killing of its Revolutionary Guards personnel and civilian…
Read full storyU.S. forces conducted limited strikes on Iran's Larak Island targeting IRGC units laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American attacks on Iran in nearly a month. Iran retaliated by attacking U.S. for…
Read full storyRBI released sectoral deployment of bank credit data for July 2026 showing non-food credit grew 19.1% YoY (vs 9.9% in July 2025). Agriculture credit grew 17.0% (7.3% earlier), industry 20.0% (6.5%), services 22.9% (10.2…
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