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2 August 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 2 August 2026
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EPFO 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 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…
Read full storyCivil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu announced the next phase of the UDAN scheme targeting connectivity to 120 new destinations and enabling four crore passengers to travel over the next 10 years. Addressin…
Read full storyThe article explains 100% ethanol blending as a policy goal to reduce fossil fuel dependence and emissions. It highlights that achieving this target sustainably requires scaling up second-generation (2G) ethanol from ag…
Read full storyThe Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) to enhance healthcare standards and regulatory frameworks within the pharmac…
Read full storyThe Department of Health Research has released a draft National Health Research Policy, marking India's first unified framework covering biomedical science, clinical medicine, public health, epidemiology, digital health…
Read full storyISRO has successfully conducted three critical tests for the Gaganyaan Crew Module systems, including the validation of the Crew Module Uprighting System. This system is essential for ensuring the safety of astronauts b…
Read full storyISRO has successfully conducted tests on the Gaganyaan crew module systems, which is a significant milestone in India's manned space mission program. One of the key tests involved the separation of the umbilical mechani…
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