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5 January 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 5 January 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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Pakistan's political history is marked by civilian governments struggling against military dominance, weak institutions, and social divisions. The appointment of Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Force signifies a continua…
Read full storyThe article discusses the legality of alleged US operations in Venezuela, specifically targeting President Maduro, under international law. Many experts view such actions as a potential breach of Article 2(4) of the UN…
Read full storyUS Senator Marco Rubio stated that the US will not govern Venezuela but will exert pressure for changes through an oil blockade. Concurrently, a deposed Venezuelan leader is scheduled to appear in Manhattan's federal co…
Read full storyThe article emphasizes the continued, undeniable significance of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) in rural areas, despite discussions or perceptions of its operational evolution. For…
Read full storyA political debate emerged regarding the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). Congress leader Sonia Gandhi alleged the scheme's 'demolition,' terming it a 'collective failure.' BJP's Amit Ma…
Read full storyThe article highlights the proposed replacement of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the new "VB-G RAM G Bill 2025," which has triggered protests. This significant policy shift ra…
Read full storyParliament has controversially repealed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA), replacing it with the new "VB-G RAM G bill". The legislation was cleared by both houses in a single day, spar…
Read full storyCritics argue that the new "VB–G RAM G" system is centralising control and incentivising rationing of work under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA). This development is significant for…
Read full storyA proposed bill aims to replace the existing Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with a new wage programme. Critics warn that this new programme will no longer be demand-driven, fundamentall…
Read full storyAround 6,800 trees are marked for felling to widen a 20-km section of the Gangotri Highway in Uttarakhand, part of the Char Dham Project. This has sparked significant controversy and opposition due to environmental conc…
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