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9 August 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Weekly roundup · 9 August 2026
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Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky confirmed an agreement with the United States for monthly deliveries of Patriot interceptor missiles during his visit to Belgrade. This development highlights ongoing Western militar…
Read full storyThe United States has rejected China's establishment of a national nature reserve at Scarborough Reef in the South China Sea, stating it could restrict Filipino fishermen's access to traditional fishing grounds as guara…
Read full storyThe Centre notified the appointment of 30 judges across four High Courts — Madras, Calcutta, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka — comprising 20 advocates and 10 judicial officers. Madras High Court received the largest share…
Read full storyUnion Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated NUCFDC's new Mumbai office and launched the 'Sahkar Nav-Kranti' programme, unveiling the Security Operations Centre and 'Bank in a Box' platform for 1,400 Urban Cooperative Bank…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi on August 8, 2026, emphasizing youth empowerment as the foundation of Viksit Bharat. He highlighted government reforms opening space, semiconducto…
Read full storyParliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that delimitation must begin early using the latest Census data to implement women's reservation in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. He made this remark while replying to…
Read full storyIndia has crossed 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel power capacity, marking a major milestone in its clean energy transition. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that renewable energy capacity has grown by 400% over t…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 57th Convocation of IIT Delhi, emphasizing continuous learning, problem-solving, and nation-building for a Viksit Bharat. He highlighted government reforms in space, semiconduc…
Read full storyUnion Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced at the 3rd India International FinTech Festival in New Delhi that India has achieved over 1,000 km of Secure Quantum Communication within three years, ahead of schedule. This m…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with US Vice President J.D. Vance, reviewing progress in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both leaders reaffirmed commitment to strength…
Read full storyPrime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Health Minister JP Nadda highlighting India's growing self-reliant med-tech ecosystem. The article emphasizes domestic manufacturing, reduced import dependence, an…
Read full storyThe National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY partnered with AAERI to launch 'AAERI Verify' on August 7, 2026, integrating DigiLocker for secure, paperless, consent-based verification of academic, identity, and…
Read full storyThe XI BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting concluded in Bhopal on August 7, 2026, under India's BRICS Chairship, adopting the Bhopal Declaration. The declaration advances cooperation in cultural industries, UNESCO nominati…
Read full storyDPIIT signed strategic MoUs with Cashfree Payments, Darwin Dynamics, Vultr India, Cars24, and Council for Startup India (CSI) to strengthen startup support. These partnerships aim to enhance digital payment infrastructu…
Read full storyAPEDA facilitated the first-ever commercial sea export of 18 MT of GI-tagged Mithila Makhana from BIADA Industrial Area, Bihta, Bihar to Australia. The consignment sourced from Darbhanga farmers fetched 18% higher retur…
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The Supreme Court will examine the interplay between the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005. The Court noted both are central legislations requiring harmonisat…
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The CBI chargesheet in the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case reveals a structured conspiracy involving insiders who leaked confidential questions to intermediaries, coaching operators, and candidate brokers. The stolen mater…
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju clashed over the implementation of the Women's Reservation Act, 2023. Gandhi demanded immediate implementation of the law without linking it to the delimi…
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The Supreme Court struck down the Centre's 2021 Office Memorandum allowing ex post facto environmental clearances, ruling that any future amnesty under the Environment (Protection) Act must come through a statutory noti…
Read full storyUnion Health Minister J.P. Nadda released the knowledge paper 'AI in MedTech: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Artificial Intelligence' at India Medical Device 2026 in New Delhi. The report outlines five key prioritie…
Read full storyThe 11th BRICS Culture Ministers' Meeting convened in Bhopal under India's BRICS Chairship, adopting the Bhopal Declaration to enhance cultural cooperation among BRICS nations. Representatives from 14 countries — 10 BRI…
Read full storyThe Finance Ministry officially clarified that UPI payments will remain completely free for consumers, with all Person-to-Person transactions continuing without charges. The vast majority of merchant transactions will a…
Read full storyUnion Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah addressed the 'Sahakar Nav-Kranti' programme in Mumbai, emphasizing the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity and digital safeguards for urban cooperative banks. He highlig…
Read full storyThe 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…
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