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2 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 2 August 2026
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on August 2, 2026, a 100-week nationwide campaign against substance abuse. Over one crore youth from 28,000+ locations partic…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 100-week nationwide 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' virtually from New Delhi. The campaign aims to make India drug-free by engaging youth as key stakeholders…
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The Supreme Court has proposed establishing special courts for day-to-day trials in Manipur violence cases and directed the CBI and SIT to expedite pending investigations. The court also mandated that chargesheets be sh…
Read full storyNational Security Adviser Ajit Doval has been selected for the Lokmanya Tilak National Award, to be presented on August 1 in Pune on the 106th death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak. The award is conferred by the Lokmanya…
Read full storyThe academic year 2025-26 has seen a significant decrease in dropout rates at preparatory and secondary levels, as reported by the Education Ministry through the Unified District Information System for Education Plus. T…
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Megha Engineering has formed a joint venture (JV) with Analog to develop Physical Intelligence solutions aimed at solving urban challenges, particularly traffic flow. This equal partnership will invest between $300 mill…
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On June 29, 2026, the Japanese yen fell to a historic low of 161.96 per dollar, marking its weakest value in 40 years, since 1986. This significant drop in the yen's value has raised concerns about Japan's economic stab…
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Dera chief Ram Rahim Singh has been granted 16 paroles and furloughs totaling 435 days since his conviction in 2017 for two rape cases, where he was sentenced to 20 years in prison. This situation raises significant con…
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Minister P. C. Vishnunadh emphasized the state's relentless fight against narcotics during an anti-drug awareness rally organized by the Kollam Rural Police. This event coincided with the International Day Against Drug…
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Amit Shah has instructed the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) to procure pulses and oilseeds directly from farmer…
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The Kadapa Collector, Sreedhar Cherukuri, emphasized the importance of selecting horticultural crops during the weeklong farmer outreach program 'Rythanna Meekosam'. This initiative aims to educate farmers in Chennur, K…
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The U.S. Senate has passed a bipartisan housing bill with a significant vote of 85-5, aimed at increasing housing supply and lowering prices amid rising housing costs. This legislative move comes as lawmakers from both…
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The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn the contentious Private Universities (Amendment) Bill, which was passed last year amid opposition from the AIADMK and other parties. The decision follows a review process initiate…
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A Booth Level Officer (BLO) named Rizwan Hasan Mondal and his accomplice Sagar Gyne were arrested on February 13 for the murder of 30-year-old Nasir Ali in Baduria, West Bengal. The victim's dismembered body parts were…
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The article discusses the major news stories from Karnataka today. It covers the state government's decision to grant a 4% quota for the Vokkaliga community in government jobs and education, the ongoing protests by farm…
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The U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the U.S. is 'starting to talk to Cuba' as he moves to cut its oil supplies. This comes in the wake of his recent moves to cut off oil supplies from Venezuela and Mexico…
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Biman Bangladesh Airlines has resumed flights between Dhaka and Karachi, Pakistan, after a gap of 14 years. This development is significant as it marks the restoration of air connectivity between the two neighboring cou…
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The Karnataka and Goa Directorate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) has won the Prime Minister's banner and trophy for the second consecutive year at the Republic Day Camp 2026. The cadets from this directorate delivere…
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The article discusses the prevailing cold conditions in Kashmir, with Sonamarg being the coldest place with a low of minus 11.2 degrees Celsius. This is part of the 40-day period of extreme cold known as 'Chilla-i-Kalan…
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The 77th Republic Day was celebrated nationwide, with the grand parade at New Delhi's Kartavya Path leading the national festivities. The central theme for the celebrations was '150 Years of Vande Mataram'. This annual…
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The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) directed social media platforms like YouTube, Meta, and Google to block a viral video depicting the January 21 killing of a 29-year-old man in Manipur's Churachandpur. This action was…
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Simran Bala will create history by commanding an all-male CRPF marching contingent of over 140 personnel at the Republic Day parade. This marks a significant milestone as it's the first time a woman officer will lead an…
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EU leaders are slated to be the chief guests for India's Republic Day function. For the Republic Day Celebrations-2026, the central theme will be 'Vande Mataram', with six States and departments showcasing this through…
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The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) reported a significant achievement in 2025, seizing 1.33 lakh kg of drugs valued at approximately ₹2,000 crore. This operation also led to the busting of six drug laboratories across f…
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