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8 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Weekly roundup · 8 August 2026
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24 verified current-affairs updates for major exams.
The Ministry of Commerce and Industry's DPIIT signed strategic MoUs with five industry leaders — Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24, and Council for Startup India (CSI) — to strengthen support for s…
Read full storyThe US Senate overwhelmingly passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, imposing 100% tariffs on petroleum imports from Russia, China, India, Iran, and North Korea. The bill targets nations pu…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi, urging students to prioritize national interest in their decisions and focus on innovation, research, and emerging technologies to drive India's…
Read full storyThe National Health Authority's Scan and Share service under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission has achieved 25 crore OPD registrations, marking a significant milestone in digital health adoption. This service enables pati…
Read full storyThe Payments Council of India (PCI) clarified that UPI transactions will remain free for consumers and small merchants, ensuring zero transaction charges for digital payments. This announcement reinforces the government…
Read full storyIndia and Sri Lanka reviewed bilateral cooperation in the power sector during a meeting in New Delhi. The Indian delegation was led by Union Minister for Power and Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal, while the Sri L…
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The article analyzes the legal framework under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) regarding criminalization of abusive language, particularly in protest contexts. It examines specific BNS sections replacing IPC provision…
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The Supreme Court will hear a plea by Congress MP alleging misuse of Form-7 under the Representation of the People Act, 1950, for targeted deletion of eligible voters, especially from minority and marginalised communiti…
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The Union government has sanctioned 14 new day-care cancer centres for Andhra Pradesh under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS). Each centre…
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Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri stated that the U.S. now accounts for 67% of India's LPG imports, a significant shift from pre-West Asia conflict levels when India imported 60% of its LPG needs with 90% transiting throu…
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Meta has intensified censorship on Instagram in India by blocking posts from political parties like the Cockroach Janta Party, their representatives, and ordinary protesters. The platform is removing content even when n…
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The Centre informed the Supreme Court that audio clips allegedly linking former Manipur CM N. Biren Singh to ethnic violence were altered. A civil society group petitioned the SC, citing forensic tests showing a 93% voi…
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Telangana Police have been ranked first nationally in tackling cybercrime, highlighting the state's effective digital policing framework. The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) launched a dedicated helpline (871266…
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The government confirmed UPI will remain free for consumers, with most merchant transactions also free. Any future Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) will apply only to select high-value merchant transactions above a threshol…
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The third phase of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR 3.0) of electoral rolls has deleted over 1.5 crore names across 16 states and 3 UTs. Draft lists published for 12 states show Andhra Pradesh leading with 44.89 lakh…
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A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs report reveals that 90% of 2,279 industrial units established in Jammu & Kashmir between 2019-20 and 2025-26 were set up by local entrepreneurs. These units attracted ₹…
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SEBI has expressed optimism about India's financial markets, citing strong domestic fundamentals such as robust consumer demand and proactive government spending as key growth drivers. However, the regulator cautioned t…
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The Ministry of Home Affairs informed the Supreme Court via affidavit that a foreign citizen cannot be deported unless their home country confirms nationality. This submission came in a plea challenging indefinite deten…
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah acknowledged RBI's proactive support to Urban Cooperative Banks (UCBs), highlighting resolved issues and welcoming increased gold loan limits and one-time settlement permissions. This refle…
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India's E20 fuel rollout (20% ethanol blended petrol) targets 2025 nationwide availability, advancing from the original 2030 goal. The blend reduces oil imports and emissions but isn't cheaper than petrol due to ethanol…
Read full storyThe Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, chaired by Dr. Radha Mohan Das Agrawal, presented its 259th, 260th, and 261st reports in Parliament on August 7, 2026. The 259th report focuses on…
Read full storyThe Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice, chaired by Shri Brij Lal, presented its 165th Report on August 7, 2026, focusing on strengthening India's Alternative Dispute Resolu…
Read full storyRBI's Weekly Statistical Supplement (Jul 31, 2026) shows India's forex reserves at $692.87 billion, rising $10.5 billion weekly. Gold reserves fell $10.65 billion since March 2026 while SDRs rose marginally. Scheduled c…
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The Supreme Court quashed the 2021 Office Memorandum that allowed ex post facto environmental clearances, ruling it violated the Environment Protection Act, 1986 and the precautionary principle. The Court upheld the Cen…
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