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3 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 3 August 2026
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Sonepur 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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The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is developing a regulatory framework for bike ambulances, currently unregulated as a distinct vehicle category. The framework will establish national standards for constructio…
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The Supreme Court has summoned top Arunachal Pradesh officials to explain their alleged non-cooperation with a CBI probe into Chief Minister Pema Khandu. The investigation concerns allegations that Khandu favored firms…
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Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh commenced a three-day official visit to Vietnam from March 10-12, 2025, aimed at enhancing bilateral defence cooperation, particularly in the air domain. The vis…
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A government report reveals that two-thirds of India's 58 tiger reserves face declining prey base or poor habitat, with nine reserves having zero or critically low tiger numbers. Experts criticize that several reserves…
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Ukraine and Russia exchanged heavy strikes resulting in at least 14 deaths, marking an escalation in the nearly four-and-a-half-year conflict. Both sides have intensified attacks on military and civilian infrastructure,…
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Oil prices fell sharply on Monday after US President Donald Trump called off planned military strikes on Iran, opting instead to pursue a nuclear deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. This follows a 20% surge in oil pri…
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The Supreme Court delivered a landmark 300-page judgment on sex work, fundamentally departing from long-standing global anti-trafficking assumptions. The ruling redefines legal and policy frameworks around sex work, emp…
Read full storyUS 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.…
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