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4 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Weekly roundup · 4 August 2026
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24 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
The Supreme Court extended third-party insurance coverage for new vehicles by one year — four years for cars and six years for two-wheelers — citing road safety and the need to ensure accident victims receive adequate c…
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The government is moving to restore Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI merchant payments through parliamentary amendments, enabling banks to charge fees on person-to-merchant transactions. The Reserve Bank of India wil…
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The Centre informed the Supreme Court that shifting NEET-UG to computer-based testing (CBT) is under active consideration, with any structural changes to be made only after consultation with the Health Ministry and Nati…
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The 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…
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Scientists at ICAR-National Institute of High Security Animal Diseases (ICAR-NIHSAD), Bhopal, have developed India's first indigenous vaccine for African Swine Fever (ASF) using a novel attenuated ASFV Genotype II virus…
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The Centre announced an Offer for Sale (OFS) to dilute its stake in Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), opening for non-retail investors on Tuesday and retail investors on Wednesday. The divestment comprises a ba…
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UN High Representative for Gaza Nikolay Mladenov met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to advance a Gaza disarmament deal, urging an immediate halt to Israeli strikes. The envoy's team is pressuring Israel to cease military…
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Keyur Majmudar highlights that RBI's FCNR(B) reforms could attract over $20 billion in foreign inflows, emphasizing India's structural growth themes and the role of alternative investments in NRI portfolios. The reforms…
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The government plans to introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending tax incentives for electronics manufacturing, easing rules for foreign investment funds, and providing relief for REITs, In…
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Parliament has increased the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength from 34 to 38 judges, marking the first such expansion since 2019 when it was raised from 31 to 34. This legislative move aims to address the growing case…
Read full storyUnion Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal addressed the India-Uzbekistan Business Forum in New Delhi, urging businesses to co-invest, co-manufacture, and co-innovate to double bilateral trade from ~USD 1.5 billion within thr…
Read full storyThe Government of India announced the re-issue of two dated securities — 6.36% GS 2031 and 7.71% GS 2066 — for a total notified amount of ₹32,000 crore. The auction will be conducted by RBI on August 7, 2026 (Friday) us…
Read full storyUzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Odilovich met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on August 3, 2026, to strengthen bilateral ties rooted in historical and cultural connections. The President highlight…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India appointed Smt. Monisha Chakraborty as Executive Director effective August 3, 2026. She previously served as Chief General Manager-in-Charge in the Department of Supervision with over three deca…
Read full storyIn July 2026, captive and commercial coal mines produced 14.78 MT and dispatched 17.49 MT, registering 9.61% year-on-year production growth over July 2025. This sustained growth reflects improved operational efficiency…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released its Citizen's Charter performance report for July 2026, showing 21,937 applications received and 20,628 processed, with 99.9% within timeline. Pending applications stood at 3,258…
Read full storyRBI's Money Market Operations data for July 31, 2026 shows total overnight segment volume at ₹16,132.08 crore with weighted average rate of 5.28%. Key segments include Triparty Repo (₹7,458.30 crore at 5.26%) and Repo i…
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The Supreme Court, through a bench headed by Justice P.S. Narasimha, has directed the Centre to ensure safe and clean footpaths for pedestrians, declaring the right to broad footpaths as a fundamental right. The Court e…
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…
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The government plans to sell up to 6.5% stake in LIC through an offer for sale at a floor price of ₹382 per share, potentially raising ₹31,000 crore for the disinvestment kitty. This involves over 82.22 crore shares and…
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US President Donald Trump announced that new negotiations with Iran are expected to begin within the next day or two, calling them the 'last chance' for Tehran to forge a deal and avoid escalation of US strikes. The tal…
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The CBDT has issued revised guidance updating the compliance framework for Reporting Financial Institutions (RFIs) under India's Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) commitments. The new rules cover banks, mutual fu…
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The government will disburse ₹4,000 crore under the Auto Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme in FY27 to boost domestic manufacturing and investment. Bajaj Auto has already received ₹750 crore for meeting incrementa…
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India's manufacturing PMI fell to a 5-year low of 53.5 in July 2024, down from 54.2 in June and 59.1 a year ago, signaling slowing expansion. The HSBC PMI compiled by S&P Global shows new orders growth at its second-slo…
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