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1 February 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 1 February 2026
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The Union Budget 2026 has allocated ₹67,600 crore for the Jal Jeevan Mission, despite the Jal Shakti Ministry expecting to spend only around ₹17,000 crore in the current financial year. This significant allocation highl…
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The Andhra Pradesh government has launched a digital healthcare initiative called 'Sanjeevani' that will provide free health tests for 72 lakh people across the state. The initiative leverages AI-based advisories, regul…
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The Tirupati laddu row has led to the transfer of the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) Executive Officer (EO) and the appointment of a Special Chief Secretary, Ravichandra, as the in-charge EO. This incident occurre…
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The Indian government has allocated ₹4,551 crore in the budget for the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. This funding will be used to support the digitalization and FM expansion of the All India Radio (AIR) netw…
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The Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) party cadre staged protests across Telangana against the Special Investigation Team's (SIT) examination of Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao (KCR). The police prevented different forms…
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The Kerala Water Authority had submitted a proposal for a new 35-lakh-litre tank at Thammanam to address the water shortage in Kochi. However, the proposal is still awaiting administrative sanction, which is likely to w…
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An elderly woman traveling from Bengaluru to the US alleged that her checked-in baggage was stolen, containing approximately 790 grams of gold jewelry, diamond ornaments worth ₹8 lakh, medicines valued at ₹20,000, and $…
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The Kerala for All conclave featured a keynote address by N. Ram, who stated that Kerala is a 'fort against religious polarisation'. He emphasized that inclusive and accessible tourism should be treated as a right, not…
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The Nandyal MP Byreddy Shabari has condemned the remarks made by YSRCP leader Ambati Rambabu against Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu. This incident highlights the ongoing political tensions between the r…
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ISRO Chairman announced active work towards the first uncrewed mission for the Gaganyaan programme, a critical preparatory step for India's ambitious human spaceflight mission. He also confirmed that scientists are thor…
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India is advancing the Kanyakumari nuclear project and exploring the conversion of old thermal power plants for atomic energy use. This aligns with the Union Budget 2025-26's expected substantial allocations for the pow…
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The article discusses the suspension of internet services in Kishtwar, Jammu and Kashmir, as anti-terror operations intensify in the region. This is significant as it highlights the ongoing security challenges in the re…
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The article discusses the potential reopening of Venezuelan airspace to commercial travel and the lifting of restrictions on Americans visiting Venezuela. This development could have implications for travel and trade be…
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The Congress party's top leadership met with leaders from Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh, asking them to work together and highlight the 'failures' of the BJP government. The discussions focused on appointing booth-level ag…
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Divya Surepalli, a 37-year-old environmental engineer from Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, became the state's first licensed civilian woman skydiver in 2024 after completing skydiving training abroad. This achievement is…
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The Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced traffic diversions around the Begumpet Airport from January 26 to January 31 due to an air show event. Commuters are advised to avoid the Panjagutta to Greenlands to Begumpet…
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The article discusses the measures being taken by the Bengaluru authorities to address the city's parking and traffic challenges. Paid parking is being introduced on more stretches, and towing is set to make a comeback.…
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The Canadian Prime Minister stated that U.S. President Donald Trump had never raised the question of Alberta separatism with him. This news is significant as it provides insight into the relationship between the Canadia…
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The Economic Survey has identified material and storage challenges as key risks to India's ongoing energy transition. It advocates for a strategic energy system approach, prioritizing nuclear energy and green hydrogen a…
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The Supreme Court has stayed the implementation of the 2026 UGC Equity Regulations, finding them to be 'too sweeping'. The court has ordered that the 2012 UGC Regulations on promoting equity in higher education institut…
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The article discusses the case of Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer and education reformist, who has denied allegations of making remarks about overthrowing the government like the Arab Spring. His wife's lawyer, Kapil Sibal,…
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Madhu Gottumukkala, a US cybersecurity official, has been accused of uploading 'sensitive' documents to the public version of ChatGPT in May 2025. This incident raises concerns about the security and confidentiality of…
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A recent study has found that human-induced climate change worsened the recent torrential rains and floods in southern Africa, which killed dozens of people. This is significant as it highlights the growing impact of cl…
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The UK is proposing a significant policy change allowing websites to refuse access to their content by Google's AI search tools. This move, influenced by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)'s push for tougher re…
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