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2 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 2 August 2026
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Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich began a 3-day official visit to India on August 3, concluding August 5. He will call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hold bilateral talks wi…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump warned of intensified military action against Iran until it stops attacks on shipping and resumes negotiations. Kuwait intercepted hostile drones targeting vital facilities, while another comme…
Read full storyRBI's special dollar-rupee swap facility has mobilised $40.81 billion in forex inflows as of July 31, 2024, nearly doubling from $20.71 billion recorded on July 17. This facility, introduced to attract foreign currency…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah approved advance release of Rs 2,117.85 crore from the Central share of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) to seven flood-affected states during the ongoing southwest monsoon. Himachal…
Read full storyThe Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET-UG 2025 counselling schedule, with the first round of All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for deemed and central universities commencing on August 4 and conclu…
Read full storyIndia has reaffirmed its dedication to a multilateral trading system that is open, inclusive, and rules-based during the Eighth Trade Policy Review session at the WTO in Geneva. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal emphasi…
Read full storyThe article explains the constitutional right to protest under Article 19(1)(a) and (b) of the Indian Constitution, subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) and (3). It details the legal framework governin…
Read full storyIndia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, expressed disappointment at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes over the UN's s…
Read full storyU.S. President Donald Trump's temporary 10% worldwide tariff has expired, triggering new tariffs on India and other countries over forced labour concerns. This development marks a shift in U.S. trade policy targeting la…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized at the East Asia Summit that international waterways must remain safe and unimpeded, condemning attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping. The Ministry of External Aff…
Read full storyThe US House of Representatives has passed a significant defense policy bill, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027, amounting to a record $1.15 trillion. The approval, which came through a…
Read full storyAt the 21st East Asia Summit held in Manila, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized the need for safe and unblocked international waterways. He condemned attacks on seafarers and civilian shipping, advoc…
Read full storyDuring the ASEAN Regional Forum meetings in Manila, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to zero tolerance against terrorism. He engaged in discussions with Brunei’s Foreign Minister…
Read full storyThe 2nd Bharat Green Hydrogen Summit 2026 was addressed by Minister of State for New and Renewable Energy, Shripad Yesso Naik, emphasizing India's potential as a global leader in the green hydrogen sector. The summit hi…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and conveyed India's support for the Philippines' ASEAN chairship. He highlighted that India-Philippines cooperation under the Str…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump warned Iran of direct accountability for any further Houthi attacks on maritime vessels in the Red Sea. The Iran-backed Yemeni group has targeted commercial shipping since November 2023, disrup…
Read full storyRussian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of ASEAN ministerial meetings in Manila. Lavrov expressed Moscow's readiness to resolve the Ukraine conflict and reaffirmed c…
Read full storyThe Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting took place in Manila, Philippines, where External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar represented India. The meeting involved India, Japan, Australia, and the United States reaffirming…
Read full storyDuring its eighth Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization (WTO), India reaffirmed its commitment to a rule-based, transparent, and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system. This statement was made by C…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump warned that the United States will strike 'very, very powerfully' any Iranian site attempting to rebuild its nuclear programme. Speaking alongside Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the White Ho…
Read full storyFrance's parliament has enacted a significant bill prohibiting children under 15 from using social media platforms, marking a pivotal shift in digital regulations for youth. This legislation aims to protect minors from…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to discuss India-China relations normalization, emphasizing that stable bilateral ties are crucial for building a 'multi-polar Asia' and 'mult…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held bilateral meetings with Foreign Ministers of Philippines, Russia, and Singapore in Manila on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum. With Russian coun…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar is on a two-day visit to Manila, Philippines, starting today, to engage in Foreign Minister level Meetings under the ASEAN framework. This includes discussions at the ASEAN-In…
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