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6 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Weekly roundup · 6 August 2026
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The Reserve Bank of India has released the draft 'Reserve Bank of India (Non-Banking Financial Companies – Credit Facilities) Amendment Directions, 2026' for public consultation. Stakeholders are invited to submit comme…
Read full storyRBI announced the premature redemption price for Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) 2020-21 Series-XI at ₹14,564 per unit, effective August 7, 2026. This redemption is permitted after the fifth year from the issue date (February…
Read full storyThe Reserve Bank of India imposed a ₹40,000 monetary penalty on Kedarnath Urban Co-operative Bank Ltd., Latur, Maharashtra, via an order dated August 3, 2026. The penalty was levied under Section 47A(1)(c) read with Sec…
Read full storyThe Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the 135.87 km Guwahati-Tezpur 4-lane access-controlled corridor on NH-15 in Assam at Rs 8,970.20 crore under BOT Toll mode. The project includes 5 major bypasses (58.7…
Read full storyUnion Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav chaired the 27th Governing Body meeting of CCRAS in New Delhi, inaugurating research infrastructure at Pune, Ranikhet, and Nagpur. He launched CCRAS-PARAMPARA for documenting local…
Read full storyOn August 5, 2026, RBI's money market operations showed net liquidity absorption of ₹3,55,001 crore, primarily driven by massive SDF usage of ₹3,55,172 crore at 5.00%. The overnight segment recorded ₹6.24 lakh crore vol…
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Bangladesh warned of likely ramifications on bilateral ties after former PM Sheikh Hasina made accusations during a press event in India. Dhaka termed the remarks an affront to its sovereignty and a grievous insult to t…
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) maintained the repo rate at 5.25% for the fourth consecutive policy review, retaining a neutral stance. It raised the FY27 real GDP growth forecast to 6.7% from 6.5% and lowered the avera…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) questioned Meta's global team in New Delhi on compliance with Indian laws, emphasizing that platforms cannot operate solely under US laws. The discussions f…
Read full storyThe Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) approved one-year tenure extensions for Cabinet Secretary Dr. T.V. Somanathan and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan beyond August 30, 2026. Dr. Somanathan, a 1987-batch IA…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar emphasized India's commitment to inclusive, demand-driven development cooperation with Africa during Africa Day celebrations in New Delhi. He highlighted India's position as one…
Read full storyIran announced it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. US President Donald Trump indicated a deal could be announced this week. If finalis…
Read full storyIndian Railways has approved modifications to the Model Concession Agreement, allowing Container Train Operators (CTOs) to operate across all routes under a single All India licence with a uniform registration fee of ₹2…
Read full storyThe Indian government successfully navigated 60 merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions in West Asia, ensuring safe passage of critical cargo. In a parliamentary reply, it disclosed the re…
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A Parliamentary panel has recommended the Commerce Department to create a time-bound roadmap for the Mission 500 initiative, which aims to more than double India-US bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030. The panel emp…
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The Union Cabinet approved an ₹8,970-crore access-controlled corridor connecting Guwahati to Tezpur spanning 135 km with four lanes and an IAF emergency landing facility. This strategic infrastructure project will halve…
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A Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers has criticized the Centre's reactive response to fertilizer shortages triggered by the West Asia conflict. The panel recommended establishing a permanent J…
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The Bombay High Court convicted journalist Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case, sentencing him to 10 years' rigorous imprisonment. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued Tejpal showed no remorse and urged the co…
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In June 2024, Indian firms raised $6.07 billion via external commercial borrowings (ECBs) and foreign currency convertible bonds (FCCBs), with 140 companies accessing global markets. Key borrowers included Shriram Finan…
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The government raised ₹31,552 crore through LIC's Offer for Sale, increasing public ownership to 10% ahead of schedule. The issue saw strong demand with non-retail investors subscribing over 3 times their allocation on…
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Iran announced on August 5, 2026, that it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman concerning the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil chokepoint. This development has fueled optimism for a potential…
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized Africa as a priority partner for India, stating its due place is essential for a multipolar world order. He reiterated India's commitment to strengthening ties with the…
Read full storyThe Union Budget 2025-26 allocated Rs 20,000 crore under the Nuclear Energy Mission to develop five indigenous Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) by 2033. BARC is designing three SMRs: BSMR-200 (220 MWe PWR), SMR-55 (55 MWe…
Read full storyThe Nuclear Energy Mission (NEM) under Union Budget 2025-26 targets 100 GWe nuclear capacity by 2047 and five indigenous SMRs. BARC is developing BSMR-200 (220 MWe), SMR-55 (55 MWe), and HTGCR (5 MWth) at Tarapur and Vi…
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