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2 January 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 2 January 2026
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24 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
Renowned lyricist Javed Akhtar has strongly condemned a fake AI-generated video circulating online, which shows his altered image falsely claiming his religious conversion. Akhtar stated he is "seriously considering to…
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Analyses of samples from asteroid Bennu by the OSIRIS-REx mission revealed the presence of crucial organic molecules like ribose, glucose, amino acids, and nucleobases, along with nitrogen-rich polymers and abundant pre…
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Tamil Nadu is strategically shifting its clean power focus towards energy storage and offshore wind to overcome significant hurdles like grid stress, land scarcity, and aging infrastructure. This move is crucial for the…
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The Centre is preparing PM-KUSUM 2.0, a significant update to the existing scheme, with a new focus on feeder-level solarisation. This initiative aims to integrate agriculture, power, and climate goals by leveraging dec…
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Delhi experienced dense fog, leading to 'very poor' air quality with an Air Quality Index (AQI) of 388. This recurring environmental issue highlights the challenges of urban pollution and its health impacts, making it c…
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DRDO successfully tested Pinaka rockets with an enhanced 120-km strike range, significantly boosting India's indigenous multi-barrel rocket launcher capabilities. Concurrently, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) appr…
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Rajasthan is expediting the installation of rooftop solar power plants under the national Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme. This initiative aims to significantly reduce transmission and distribution losses while simu…
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Justice Surya Kant, a Supreme Court judge, advocated for a 'multi-door courthouse' system to facilitate comprehensive dispute resolution. He emphasized mediation as a crucial mechanism to reduce judicial pendency, stati…
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India is experiencing a significant data gap concerning rooftop solar energy generation, despite the rapid scaling up of installations. There is currently no comprehensive data on the actual electricity produced by thes…
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Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a record surge in admissions to private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, with the number of students more than doubling over the last five years. This significant increase unde…
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The Election Commission deleted 42.74 lakh voters from Madhya Pradesh's draft electoral roll following a Systematic Information Review (SIR). This massive deletion, comprising 8.46 lakh dead, 31.51 lakh absent/migrated,…
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A study reveals that women in Bihar are evolving from mere participants to active co-creators within rural value chains. This transition signifies a deeper empowerment, as the study measures changes beyond just income,…
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Karnataka Minister Shivanand Patil has assured early execution of the PM MITRA Textile Park in Kalaburagi. Tenders have been issued for crucial infrastructure, including KPTCL work, road development, and a water barrage…
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A Delhi court, on December 23, ordered the framing of charges against Congress MP Karti Chidambaram and six other accused in the alleged Chinese visa scam case. This development marks a significant step in the legal pro…
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Italy's regulator imposed a $115 million fine on Apple for alleged privacy violations within its App Store. The authority cited Apple's "absolute dominance" in the market and breach of European regulations. This action…
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The Supreme Court has significantly intervened by tightening safeguards for the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB) and ordering a redrawing of the Green Energy Corridor map in Rajasthan and Gujarat. This v…
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ISRO's LVM3 launch vehicle is scheduled to deploy a next-generation communication satellite on December 24. This historic mission aims to provide high-speed cellular broadband directly to smartphones worldwide, signifyi…
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The government is considering replacing the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) with the new 'Viksit Bharat Guarantee For Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Bill'. This move signifies a ma…
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President Droupadi Murmu addressed a conference of Union and State Public Service Commissions, emphasizing "honesty and integrity" as non-negotiable in recruitment. The event aimed to strengthen recruitment systems and…
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Global coal demand growth is stalling primarily due to China's flattening consumption, driven by record additions of clean energy. This significant shift in China's energy matrix is reshaping global coal markets, impact…
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The Delhi High Court recently quashed a Lokpal order that had granted sanction to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file charges against former Trinamool Congress MP Mahua Moitra. The ruling stems from Ms. Mo…
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The Tribal Affairs Ministry is planning an online portal to digitize all processes under the Forest Rights Act (FRA). This initiative aims to create a single window for claim filing, processing, issuing digital title de…
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A 2017 government directive mandated Coal India Limited (CIL) to transition from a coal-dependent entity to a renewable energy leader. However, a significant gap exists between CIL's solar energy ambitions and its actua…
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IBM has announced a significant initiative to skill 5 million Indians in critical frontier technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and quantum computing, by the year 2030. This move is cruci…
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