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7 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 7 August 2026
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24 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
The Lok Sabha passed a Bill amending the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, empowering the government to authorize banks and service providers to levy charges on UPI and other notified electronic payment transact…
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On August 7, 2026, Houthi missile attacks killed 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, escalating conflict in West Asia. The violence heightened fears over the security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil…
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The Supreme Court, led by CJI D.Y. Chandrachud, questioned whether 'digital arrest' — a cybercrime tactic where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement to extort money — requires a standalone legal definition. The bench…
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The Union government has opposed petitions seeking an income-based creamy layer exclusion for SC/ST reservations in education and public employment. It argued that judicial precedent, including the Indra Sawhney and Jar…
Read full storyIndian Railways has approved modifications to the Model Concession Agreement, allowing Container Train Operators (CTOs) to operate across all routes under a single All India licence with a uniform registration fee of ₹2…
Read full storyThe Indian government successfully navigated 60 merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in West Asia, ensuring safe passage of critical cargo. In a parliamentary reply, it disclosed the re…
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A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has criticized the Centre's reactive response to fertilizer shortages triggered by the West Asia conflict. The panel recommended establishing a permanent J…
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The Bombay High Court convicted journalist Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case, sentencing him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued Tejpal showed no remorse and urged the co…
Read full storyThe Union Budget 2025-26 allocated Rs 20,000 crore under the Nuclear Energy Mission to develop five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033. BARC is designing three SMRs: BSMR-200 (220 MWe PWR), SMR-55 (55 MWe…
Read full storyThe Nuclear Energy Mission (NEM) under Union Budget 2025-26 targets 100 GWe nuclear capacity by 2047 and five indigenous SMRs. BARC is developing BSMR-200 (220 MWe), SMR-55 (55 MWe), and HTGCR (5 MWth) at Tarapur and Vi…
Read full storyThe government provided a comprehensive update on the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission in Lok Sabha, confirming completion of critical development milestones including Human Rated Launch Vehicle (HLVM3) testing, Crew…
Read full storyThe Government announced a Nuclear Energy Mission for Viksit Bharat targeting 100 GW nuclear capacity by 2047. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh informed Lok Sabha about projects under construction including RAPP-8 (700…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Labour & Employment reported that the National Career Service (NCS) portal has registered over 6.64 crore jobseekers and mobilized 10.05 crore vacancies since inception. As of July 15, 2026, 2.89 crore a…
Read full storyThe Antariksh Venture Capital Fund (AVCF), a SEBI-registered Category II AIF, received SEBI approval on 31-10-2025 and has secured ₹188.93 crore from IN-SPACe (including ₹182.87 crore in FY 2026-27) as of 24-07-2026. Th…
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On the 7th anniversary of Article 370 abrogation (August 5, 2019), widespread street protests were held by National Conference (NC) and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu & Kashmir. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha…
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The Rajya Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2024, increasing the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 50 (including the Chief Justice of India). This addresses the massi…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court directed RBI to prepare a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for handling mule accounts and bank accounts linked to cyber fraud. The court also issued directions to states, UTs, law enforcement agencie…
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The government has introduced a Bill in Parliament to enable notification of transaction types that may attract charges on the UPI platform, which has so far remained free for merchants and customers. This legislative m…
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Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi to resolve the ongoing Parliament logjam. The government clarified there is no proposal for a Special Session to pass the Women's Reserva…
Read full storyICAR has initiated Agricultural Action Plans for seven states/UTs including Assam, Goa, Maharashtra, Uttarakhand, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. These roadmaps are prepared collaboratively by…
Read full storyUnder the National Ayush Mission (NAM), 12,500 Ayush Dispensaries and Sub Health Centres have been upgraded to Ayushman Arogya Mandir (Ayush) across 36 States/UTs, with all approved units now functional. The scheme aims…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Ayush, under the National Ayush Mission (NAM), has released Rs. 6,40,699.24 lakhs to States/UTs from 2014-15 to 2025-26 for strengthening Ayush infrastructure, including new colleges, integrated hospital…
Read full storyLok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov at Parliament House on August 4, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties. They discussed parliamentary cooperation, trade, education, and culture,…
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The Supreme Court directed the Centre, States, RBI, and telecom authorities to establish SOPs and mechanisms to prevent 'digital arrests' and ensure time-bound refunds. The order mandates grievance redressal systems and…
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