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5 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 5 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 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…
Read full storyOn 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…
Read full storyThe 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…
Read full storyThe 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…
Read full storyThe Karnataka High Court ruled that ED's search and seizure operations under PMLA are not independent civil actions but are intrinsically linked to criminal proceedings. The court emphasized that property attachment is…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court initiated suo motu proceedings regarding non-functional CCTV cameras in police stations, linked to rising custodial deaths. The Centre informed the court that the police modernisation scheme, which inc…
Read full storyParliamentary 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,…
Read full storyThe 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…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice Surya Kant, clarified on July 28 that state governments, including Delhi, have the authority to close or withdraw FIRs against students involved in recent protests at Jantar Manta…
Read full storyIndia and Uzbekistan agreed to expand their strategic partnership during Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov's four-day visit to New Delhi. Key areas of cooperation include critical minerals, mining, trade, energy,…
Read full storyDelhi Police denied using pellet guns against protesters marching to Parliament, while allegations against the Rapid Action Force have reignited the debate on the legality and use of non-lethal weapons for crowd control…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court extended third-party insurance coverage for new vehicles by one year — four years for cars and six years for two-wheelers — citing road safety and the need to ensure accident victims receive adequate c…
Read full storyThe Centre informed the Supreme Court that shifting NEET-UG to computer-based testing (CBT) is under active consideration, with any structural changes to be made only after consultation with the Health Ministry and Nati…
Read full storyParliament has increased the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges, marking the first such expansion since 2019 when it was raised from 31 to 34. This legislative move aims to address the growing case…
Read full storyIn July 2026, captive and commercial coal mines produced 14.78 MT and dispatched 17.49 MT, registering 9.61% year-on-year production growth over July 2025. This sustained growth reflects improved operational efficiency…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court, through a bench headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha, has directed the Centre to ensure safe and clean footpaths for pedestrians, declaring the right to broad footpaths as a fundamental right. The Court e…
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