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1 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 1 August 2026
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IITs and IIMs have started voluntary urine drug testing for students at admission as part of a government mission to screen 10 lakh students across 170 central higher education institutes by 2029. The framework, provide…
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The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has released the NEET-UG 2025 counselling schedule, with the first round of All India Quota (AIQ) counselling for deemed and central universities commencing on August 4 and conclu…
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 RBI's Weekly Statistical Supplement (July 17, 2026) reveals India's foreign exchange reserves at $676.2 billion, up $1.08 billion weekly but down $19.3 billion year-on-year. Foreign Currency Assets rose to $551.1 bi…
Read full storyOn July 23, 2026, RBI conducted liquidity operations under LAF with MSF at 5.50% (₹483 crore) and SDF at 5.00% (₹1,85,102 crore), resulting in net liquidity absorption of ₹1,84,619 crore. The overnight money market segm…
Read full storyUnion Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju announced that PM Narendra Modi has stressed the urgent need for a stringent bill to curb examination malpractices. The government aims to introduce legislation without…
Read full storyThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the BHAVYA-Rasayan Scheme to establish three dedicated Chemical Parks across India, as announced in the Union Budget 2026-27. The scheme involves Centre-State contribut…
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The recent escalation in the West Asia conflict has led to Houthis attacking tankers in the Red Sea, marking the first such incident since the Saudi-linked shipping blockade at Bab el-Mandeb. This incident is significan…
Read full storyIndia has reaffirmed its dedication to a multilateral trading system that is open, inclusive, and rules-based during the Eighth Trade Policy Review session at the WTO in Geneva. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal emphasi…
Read full storyThe Delhi High Court has established a special Fast Track Court to expedite cases related to paper leaks under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. This initiative follows Prime Minister Modi'…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation via video message, highlighting government actions taken over the past 2.5 months since recent paper leak incidents. He confirmed arrests of culprits and assured early p…
Read full storyThe RBI conducted a government securities auction for New GS 2041 and 7.43% GS 2076, accepting the full notified amounts of ₹17,000 crore and ₹11,000 crore respectively. The cut-off yield for New GS 2041 was 7.06%, whil…
Read full storyRBI conducted government securities auction for New GS 2041 and 7.43% GS 2076 with notified amounts of ₹17,000 crore and ₹11,000 crore respectively. The auction saw strong demand with competitive bids received at 2.9x a…
Read full storyRBI conducted an Additional Competitive Underwriting (ACU) auction on July 24, 2026, for two government securities: New GS 2041 (₹17,000 crore) and 7.43% GS 2076 (₹11,000 crore). The cut-off commission rates were set at…
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On July 23, 2026, significant environmental cases were addressed in India's Supreme Court, high courts, and the National Green Tribunal. These rulings highlight the judiciary's proactive stance on environmental protecti…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on July 23, 2026, a fast-track court mechanism in the Delhi High Court to expedite trials under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024. This move follows ma…
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The article explains the constitutional right to protest under Article 19(1)(a) and (b) of the Indian Constitution, subject to reasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) and (3). It details the legal framework governin…
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The U.S. military launched fresh strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, specifically in Qeshm and Bandar Abbas, resulting in two reported injuries. This escalation follows ongoing tensions over shipping r…
Read full storyIndia's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, expressed disappointment at the UN Security Council Open Debate on Strengthening Mechanisms for Peaceful Settlement of Disputes over the UN's s…
Read full storyThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the 3rd and 4th line of the Ballari–Guntakal railway section spanning Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh at a total cost of ₹1,264 crore. The project will add approxim…
Read full storyMinister of State for Health Anupriya Patel informed Lok Sabha that medical colleges increased from 387 to 844, UG seats from 51,348 to 1,18,137, and PG seats from 31,185 to 73,157. This expansion aims to strengthen hea…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court, through a bench of Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Alok Aradhe, has directed the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to submit detailed affidavits on reforms implemented following the NEET…
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The 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…
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