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2 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 2 August 2026
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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 4th Tri-Services Future Warfare Course begins in New Delhi on August 3, organized by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff and coordinated by CENJOWS. This four-week program brings together officers from the Army, N…
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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Assam has commenced self-enumeration for Census 2027, marking the first digital census exercise in the state. The process was suspended in two flood-affected districts due to operational challenges. According to the 201…
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Tamil Nadu will approach the Supreme Court on August 3, 2026, regarding the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. Minister Nirmalkumar highlighted that Karnataka CM Shivakumar and DMK share ties beyond politics, indicat…
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Japan's Finance Minister is set to announce a joint currency intervention with the United States to support the yen, which has fallen to its weakest level in 40 years. This marks the first coordinated yen-buying operati…
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The 28th meeting of the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-28) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, serving as a critical preparatory session for the 17th Conference of Parties (COP-17) to…
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