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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.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
Iran and Oman are reportedly collaborating on a plan to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transit. The Trump administration had previously rejected any arrangement gra…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Ayush, through NCISM and NCH established under 2020 Acts, has implemented major regulatory and curriculum reforms in Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Homoeopathy education over the last three years. Key meas…
Read full storyThe Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is considering raising the wage ceiling for insurance coverage from ₹21,000 to ₹30,000 per month. If implemented, this expansion would extend social security benefits to…
Read full storySonepur Bazari Opencast Mine in West Bengal's Raniganj Coalfield, a flagship mine of Eastern Coalfields Limited (ECL) under Coal India Limited (CIL), has achieved 105.34% of its coal production target (29.22 lakh tonnes…
Read full storyPM Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' via video conferencing, a nationwide campaign against drug abuse targeting youth. The initiative originated as a pilot project in Varanasi (Kashi)…
Read full storyEPFO CEO emphasizes that recent reforms focus on simplifying access to Provident Fund savings through process reforms rather than mere digitization. Changes to claim settlement and withdrawal procedures aim to enhance u…
Read full storyU.S. President Trump announced that the U.S. and Israel will delay planned military strikes against Iran, contingent on a deal requiring the immediate and complete opening of the Strait of Hormuz and an end to Iran's nu…
Read full storyIndia has successfully developed its first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine with a thrust of 350 kg, marking a significant milestone in its defence capabilities. Developed by the Defence Research and Development O…
Read full storyThe Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the first flight test of the long-range surface-to-air missile named Kusha from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. This test is signifi…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court has prohibited the posting and uploading of court proceedings on social media without prior permission, addressing concerns over the misuse of such content on digital platforms. This ruling highlights…
Read full storyThe Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has successfully transferred four indigenous technologies to the industry, along with the launch of an IoT-enabled rural water service delivery system. This initi…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu visited North Macedonia and held talks with President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, reaffirming deep bilateral ties based on shared democratic values. India announced doubling of ITEC training sl…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya announced that over 8 crore manuscripts have been digitized under the Gyan Bharatam Mission, a significant initiative by the Modi government. This mission aims to preserve historical…
Read full storyThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has upgraded the RajmargYatra Mobile App by introducing new features like the Digital Local Pass and the MargMitra Help Centre. This enhancement aims to improve the conven…
Read full storyDelhi Police confirmed no permission was sought or granted for protest marches in New Delhi district as Parliament session commenced. Section 163 of Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023 — the new criminal pro…
Read full storyThe National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) conducted a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review the sanitation and welfare facilities for sanitation workers. This meeting aimed to address grievances and struc…
Read full storySkyroot Aerospace achieved a significant milestone by successfully launching Vikram-1, marking India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. This event has garnered congratulatory messages from prominent pol…
Read full storyIndia has successfully launched its first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, under Mission Aagaman. The rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, at 12:05 PM and ac…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Skyroot Aerospace after Vikram-1 became India's first privately developed orbital rocket to successfully reach orbit. This milestone marks a defining moment in India's space jo…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh congratulated Team Skyroot for the successful launch of Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle. This achievement is significant as it marks a major milestone…
Read full storySkyroot Aerospace, based in Hyderabad, is set to launch India's first private orbital rocket, Vikram-1, as part of 'Mission Aagaman'. The maiden test flight is scheduled for today at 11.30 am IST from the Satish Dhawan…
Read full storySkyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 successfully launched on a mission dubbed 'Mission Aagaman', marking India's entry into the exclusive club of nations with private orbital launch capabilities. This milestone not only showca…
Read full storyOn July 16, U.S. airstrikes targeted Qeshm Island and Bandar Abbas in Iran, escalating tensions in the region. These locations are strategically significant as they house Iran's largest port and key naval facilities, cr…
Read full storyThe ICMR's study highlights the effectiveness of drone-assisted transport for TB sputum samples, significantly reducing diagnosis time and costs for patients. Conducted in Yadadri-Bhuvanagiri, Telangana, under the i-DRO…
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