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11 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 11 August 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
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The Supreme Court has ruled that the use of pellet guns by police in 'exceptional circumstances' constitutes part of a graded response mechanism for crowd control. The apex court will examine specific incidents where pe…
Read full storyUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal celebrated GeM's 10th Foundation Day at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, outlining five priorities for the next decade including AI-enabled procurement, last-mile access via Suvidha Kendr…
Read full storyIndia has surpassed 300 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed electricity generation capacity, achieving over 60% of its 500 GW target for 2030. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy confirmed this milestone, highlig…
Read full storyUnion Minister Prataprao Jadhav chaired the 5th Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting on Ayush in New Delhi, focusing on Yoga and Naturopathy's role in preventive healthcare. The meeting highlighted India's insti…
Read full storyThe Lok Sabha passed the Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2021, without debate amid opposition protests, establishing a Search-cum-Selection Committee to oversee appointments to key national tribunals. Law Minister Kiren Rijiju…
Read full storyRussia has proposed a railway route connecting to the Indian Ocean and India to reduce reliance on critical maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and Bosphorus Strait. Russian Deputy Prime Minister Marat Khusnu…
Read full storyIndia will conduct its first caste enumeration since Independence during Census 2027, with Ladakh leading the initiative. The census form is expected to contain 40 questions, and defence structures will be recorded on p…
Read full storyThe Indian Navy and US Navy will conduct the 8th edition of their bilateral Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, from August 10-14, 2026. This five-day exercise includes SMEE…
Read full storyRaksha Mantri Rajnath Singh addressed the 'Sindoor Maharaktadan Yatra' blood donation camp at Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt on August 9, 2026, praising Operation Sindoor for eliminating terrorists in Pakistan and sending a…
Read full storyOn August 4, 2026, Air India flight AI2379 (A320, VT-EXO) from Phuket to Delhi suffered a sudden 300-foot altitude loss during cruise, injuring several passengers and crew. The aircraft carried 137 passengers and 8 crew…
Read full storyThe Government informed Rajya Sabha that 38 Ministries/Departments earmark funds under DAPSC (formerly SCSP) per NITI Aayog 2017 guidelines. Actual expenditure remained below Revised Estimates from 2020-21 to 2025-26, w…
Read full storyThe Government informed Rajya Sabha that ₹1,178.20 crore central share was released to Karnataka under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC students over three financial years (2023-24 to 2025-26). Minister of Stat…
Read full storyThe National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) disbursed Rs. 3.79 crore as Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) to 33 State Biodiversity Boards/UT Councils, ICAR-NBPGR, and Hisar Bovine Sperm Station. Funds came from companies l…
Read full storyThe Centre notified the appointment of 30 judges across four High Courts — Madras, Calcutta, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka — comprising 20 advocates and 10 judicial officers. Madras High Court received the largest share…
Read full storySamyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM) has announced nationwide protests demanding a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) based on the C2+50% formula for paddy and other major crops. The farmers' body claims paddy farme…
Read full storyCongress leader Sachin Sawant urged NCP (SP) to press PM Modi for immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Act, 2023 (106th Constitutional Amendment Act), arguing that the quota should not be linked to the de…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court Collegium has recommended new Chief Justices for four High Courts — Patna, Calcutta, Bombay, and Punjab & Haryana — as part of its constitutional mandate under Articles 217 and 222. These recommendatio…
Read full storyThe government clarified that UPI transactions will remain free for users and the vast majority of merchants. Any future Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) would apply only to a limited set of high-value merchant transactions…
Read full storyParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that delimitation must begin early using the latest Census data to implement women's reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. He made this remark while replying to…
Read full storyIndia has crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel power capacity, marking a major milestone in its clean energy transition. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that renewable energy capacity has grown by 400% over t…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with US Vice President J.D. Vance, reviewing progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both leaders reaffirmed commitment to strength…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Health Minister JP Nadda highlighting India's growing self-reliant med-tech ecosystem. The article emphasizes domestic manufacturing, reduced import dependence, an…
Read full storyThe National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY partnered with AAERI to launch 'AAERI Verify' on August 7, 2026, integrating DigiLocker for secure, paperless, consent-based verification of academic, identity, and…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court will examine the interplay between the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The Court noted both are central legislations requiring harmonisat…
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