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2 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 2 August 2026
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US President Donald Trump has threatened to escalate military action against Iran, stating strikes will continue until Iran stops attacks on shipping and returns to negotiations. The US State Department issued a securit…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on August 2, 2026, a 100-week nationwide campaign against substance abuse. Over one crore youth from 28,000+ locations partic…
Read full storySBI Research's pre-MPC report projects India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth at around 7%, exceeding earlier estimates due to stronger economic indicators, improved industrial activity, and export recovery. This upward revision si…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' via video conferencing on August 2, 2026, from Varanasi (Kashi). The initiative aims to create a drug-free youth population a…
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)…
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The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill aims to strengthen the 2024 anti-cheating law by introducing stricter penalties, time-bound investigations, and fast-track trials for exam malpractices…
Read full storyIran's Acting Defence Minister Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn al-Reza stated Iran treats all adversary threats as real and uses them to enhance military preparedness. This follows US President Trump's claim that the…
Read full storyOPEC+ nations agreed to raise oil output by 188,000 bpd from September 2024 following a virtual ministerial meeting. The decision aims to stabilize global oil markets amid fluctuating demand and geopolitical tensions. K…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp' initiative at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, emphasizing youth leadership and public participation for a drug-free India. The ca…
Read full storyThe National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has disbursed Rs 8.22 crore to three research institutions and 33 State Biodiversity Boards and UT Biodiversity Coun…
Read full storyUS President Donald Trump announced a pause on planned military strikes against Iran following diplomatic requests from Tehran and Middle Eastern nations, stating a framework for a potential agreement had been reached.…
Read full storyIndian Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra asserted that Pakistan must dismantle its terror infrastructure before seeking India's cooperation on bilateral matters. This statement came after Pakistan held a conferenc…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 100-week nationwide 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' virtually from New Delhi. The campaign aims to make India drug-free by engaging youth as key stakeholders…
Read full storyIndia's coal production grew 7.51% year-on-year in July 2026, reaching 69.75 million tonnes as per provisional data from the Ministry of Coal. This growth reflects improved domestic coal output, supporting energy securi…
Read full storyUzbekistan's Foreign Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich began a 3-day official visit to India on August 3, concluding August 5. He will call on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan and hold bilateral talks wi…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' via video conferencing, initiating a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign against substance abuse. Over 10,000 location…
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India is exploring floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) installations on its vast reservoir network to overcome land scarcity and enhance renewable energy capacity. With over 91,000 reservoirs covering 3.5 million hectares…
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In FY26 (April 2025–March 2026), India approved only 1 Chinese FDI proposal worth ₹1 crore, while 13 proposals from Hong Kong were cleared. Overall, 63 FDI proposals worth ₹10,292.67 crore ($1.18 billion) were approved…
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The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has been restructured into two specialized departments — Capital Development and Urban Development — to streamline service delivery and accelerate infrastructure project…
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India and Canada are advancing negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) targeting conclusion by end-2026. The pact aims to liberalize trade and deepen economic cooperation between the two n…
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The Reserve Bank of India's new forex inflow programs have already mobilized over $40 billion and are projected to attract approximately $100 billion in total. These special windows were introduced to strengthen India's…
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Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will hold a virtual press conference on August 5, marking the second anniversary of her arrival in India following the 2024 uprising that led to her ouster. The event com…
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India approved only one Chinese FDI proposal worth Rs 1 crore in FY26, while clearing 13 Hong Kong proposals totaling Rs 610.42 crore. Overall, 63 FDI proposals worth Rs 10,292.67 crore were approved. Singapore and the…
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The Reserve Bank of India is expected to keep the benchmark repo rate unchanged in its August 2024 monetary policy review, maintaining a hawkish stance due to persistent inflation risks. The decision is influenced by th…
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