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9/10

Centre's defense of CEC appointment panel

  • The Election Commission of India (Appointment, Conditions of Service, and Term of Office) Act, 2023, governs the selection process for the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners.
  • The 2023 Act replaced the Chief Justice of India (CJI) with a Cabinet Minister in the selection committee, which is chaired by the Prime Minister and includes the Leader of the Opposition.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 76-day story

8/10

Supreme Court on post facto environmental clearances

  • The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) regime is based on the principle of prior appraisal: projects must be appraised before construction begins.
  • The Supreme Court, in a July 29 order, quashed the 2021 Office Memorandum that allowed for post facto environmental clearances.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

8/10

Potential for AI as Digital Public Infrastructure

  • India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) stack integrates Aadhaar (identity), UPI (payments), and DEPA/Account Aggregator (data) as interoperable rails.
  • The 'IndiaAI Mission' has an outlay of approximately ₹10,372 crore to build a public-private partnership model for compute infrastructure.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 4-day story

8/10

Impact of E20 ethanol blending on fuel economy

  • E20 fuel consists of petrol blended with 20% ethanol.
  • A study by ARAI, SIAM, and IOCL indicates a 2%-6% reduction in fuel economy for E20 compared to standard petrol.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 21-day story

8/10

Parliament passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill

  • The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, has been passed by both Houses of Parliament.
  • The legislation aims to enhance the robustness, transparency, and credibility of the public examination system in India.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 84-day story

7/10

Politics of the 'Cow Belt' and state development

  • The 'Cow Belt' (Uttar Pradesh and Bihar) faces challenges in development metrics despite historical privilege in resource allocation.
  • Concerns exist regarding the reliability of literacy data, as the national definition only requires the ability to read and write one's name.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Understanding cloudbursts in India

  • Definition: IMD defines a cloudburst as 10 cm or more of rainfall within one hour over a small area of 20-30 sq. km.
  • Mechanism: Triggered by convection and orographic lifting in mountainous regions, leading to cumulonimbus clouds up to 15 km high; intense updrafts suspend water droplets until they fall rapidly.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Debate on fast-track courts for paper leak cases

  • Fast-track courts (FTCs) are often created by redeploying existing judicial resources rather than expanding overall judicial capacity.
  • Redeployment of judges to FTCs can increase pendency in the courts from which they were moved.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

7/10

Growth in Index of Industrial Production

  • Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a 23-month high growth rate of 7.3% in June 2026.
  • Manufacturing sector growth was driven by both domestic and external demand.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 15-day story

7/10

Bay of Bengal as a regional disaster management anchor

  • SHANTI (Securing Holistic Advancement through Norms, Trust and Integrity) is a normative framework for maritime security introduced by India in July 2026.
  • SHANTI aims to shift maritime security focus from competition to demand-driven cooperation and from crisis management to long-term resilience.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Supreme Court directive on prison oversight boards

  • Supreme Court directed all States and Union Territories to constitute district-wise 'Board of Visitors' for prisons within four weeks.
  • The directive is based on the requirements of the Model Prison Manual, 2016.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 2-day story

7/10

EPFO stance on higher pension window

  • EPFO CEO clarified that the EPF Scheme 2026 maintains continuity with the core provisions of the EPS Scheme 1952.
  • Contribution rates remain fixed at 12% of wages.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 8-day story

7/10

Odisha CM on Mahanadi water dispute resolution

  • The Mahanadi river water dispute involves Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
  • A high-level meeting was held in New Delhi involving the Union Jal Shakti Minister and the Chief Ministers of Odisha and Chhattisgarh.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

7/10

Parliament passes Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill

  • The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been passed by both Houses of Parliament.
  • The legislation amends the existing Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act to include 'Vande Mataram' under its ambit.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 16-day story

7/10

Kerala UDF's stance on PM-SHRI schools

  • The PM-SHRI (Pradhan Mantri Schools for Rising India) scheme is linked to the New Education Policy (NEP).
  • The scheme involves a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Central government and state governments for the provision of federal funding for school education.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

7/10

Flood relief and rehabilitation in Assam

  • Assam government has requested a dedicated Central support package for flood relief and rehabilitation in Upper Assam districts including Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat.
  • The state has requested the Centre to classify the current floods as an 'atypical, high-intensity, rapid-onset event' to allow for flexible damage assessment and assistance norms.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 18-day story

7/10

Supreme Court on use of pellet guns

  • Supreme Court (SC) stance: Pellet guns are considered part of a 'graded police response' for crowd control in exceptional circumstances.
  • Judicial approach: The SC is hesitant to impose a blanket ban but is willing to examine specific instances of indiscriminate or arbitrary use.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Transparency concerns regarding PM CARES Fund

  • PM CARES Fund established in March 2020 as a public charitable trust for relief during public health emergencies and disasters.
  • Fund is chaired by the Prime Minister and relies on voluntary contributions.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

7/10

Cauvery water sharing dispute

  • The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) is the apex body responsible for monitoring the implementation of water release as per Supreme Court verdicts.
  • The CWMA upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) order requiring Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu for a period of 15 days.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 26-day story

6/10

Launch of sovereign-backed maritime insurance

  • The Department of Financial Services (DFS) launched India's first sovereign-backed Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance product under the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool (BMIP).
  • The product was designed by the New India Assurance Company.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 3-day story

6/10

World Gold Council data on Indian gold demand

  • World Gold Council (WGC) data for Q1FY27 indicates a 6% YoY decline in overall Indian gold demand to 131.4 tonnes.
  • Jewellery demand fell 15% YoY to 75.1 tonnes, though value increased by 34% to ₹1,13,210 crore due to high prices.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 2-day story

6/10

National Maritime Heritage Complex in Lothal

  • The National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) is being developed in Lothal, Gujarat, by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat.
  • Lothal was selected as the site due to its historical significance as a major Indus Valley Civilisation hub and home to the world's earliest known man-made dockyard.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Supreme Court on Bhojshala complex land allocation

  • The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh government to consult with Muslim petitioners regarding the allocation of land near the Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque complex for Friday namaz.
  • The court stated that the state has a constitutional duty to ensure communities can perform religious rites while maintaining law and order.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 5-day story

6/10

Privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

  • A breach of privilege notice has been submitted in the Lok Sabha against the Leader of Opposition.
  • The notice alleges the use of unparliamentary language and the making of unsubstantiated allegations against a Union Minister.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

6/10

Supreme Court's vindication of Manmohan Singh

  • The Supreme Court recently upheld closure reports filed by the CBI in 2014, clearing a former Prime Minister of corruption allegations related to coal block allocations.
  • The Court observed that there was no sufficient material or legal justification to initiate a criminal prosecution in the case.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

6/10

Jharkhand CM's plea for central scholarship funds

  • Jharkhand government reports a funding deficit of over ₹700 crore in central scholarship support over the last two financial years.
  • Discrepancies noted in post-matric scholarship funding: In 2024-25, ₹33.57 crore was sanctioned against a demand of ₹353.21 crore; in 2025-26, ₹58.22 crore was sanctioned against a demand of ₹370.87 crore.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

PM's review of West Asia conflict impact

  • Prime Minister chaired the fourth special meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) to review the impact of the West Asian conflict on India.
  • Government is establishing a dedicated mechanism for emergency assistance, counselling, and information for Indian seafarers in conflict zones.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 14-day story

6/10

Karnataka HC censure of judicial officer

  • The Karnataka High Court has censured a judicial officer for adjudicating a criminal case where she was the complainant.
  • The case involved a road rage incident in Kolar where the judicial officer had initiated a criminal complaint against three individuals.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

BJP proposal for chemicals hub in Singur

  • Proposal to establish a chemicals hub in Singur, West Bengal, to promote industrialization.
  • BHAVYA Rasayan scheme: A Central government initiative with an outlay of ₹3,030 crore to establish three dedicated chemicals hubs across India.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Tamil Nadu government's appeal against HC order on Karur victims

  • The Tamil Nadu government has appealed to the Supreme Court against a Madras High Court order.
  • The High Court had quashed government orders granting compassionate employment to family members of Karur stampede victims.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 3-day story

6/10

BBMB share dispute settlement

  • The Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) share dispute involves outstanding electricity dues owed to Himachal Pradesh by Punjab and Haryana.
  • The dispute concerns 13,066 million units of electricity arrears accumulated since 1966.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

6/10

Establishment of NIA police station in Kolkata

  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has established its first dedicated police station in West Bengal, located in New Town, Kolkata.
  • The facility is situated on the 15th floor of the National Buildings Construction Corporation Square, Action Area III.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Objections to Punjab's anti-sacrilege law

  • The Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, is a piece of state legislation in Punjab aimed at enhancing punishments for acts of sacrilege.
  • The Akal Takht has raised formal objections to the provisions of the Act, seeking amendments to align the law with religious sentiments.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 4-day story

6/10

Demand for Punjab and Haryana High Court Circuit Bench in Gurugram

  • Demand raised for the establishment of a Punjab and Haryana High Court Circuit Bench in Gurugram, Haryana.
  • Rationale includes improving access to justice for litigants from south Haryana districts: Gurugram, Faridabad, Nuh, Palwal, Rewari, and Mahendragarh.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Delhi government's property digitisation and ID initiative

  • The Delhi government is proposing the Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026 to digitise property records.
  • The initiative involves a scientific survey of all properties within the city.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

5/10

Ethical concerns in gene-editing research

  • Base-editing is a gene-editing technology developed by David Liu in 2016 that allows for the conversion of one DNA letter to another (e.g., C to T) without cutting both strands of the DNA double helix.
  • Base-editing is considered more 'gentle' than CRISPR-Cas9, potentially causing fewer unintended mutations.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Real Estate and Urban Infrastructure Summit 2026

  • Tamil Nadu urban status: Over 50% of the population resides in urban areas, with high demand for infrastructure, education, and healthcare.
  • Urban development strategy: Focus on integrated mobility, storm water management, water security, scientific waste management, and affordable housing.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

U.S.-Iran tensions and Pakistan mediation

  • U.S. military Central Command conducted a heavy wave of strikes against Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) targets.
  • Targets included military command centres, missile and drone facilities, and coastal surveillance and defence sites.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 54-day story

5/10

CBI Chief on challenges of handling agitations

  • CBI Director Praveen Sood highlighted the complexity of managing civil agitations compared to counter-insurgency operations.
  • The primary challenge in handling domestic agitations lies in the ethical and operational difficulty of using force against one's own citizens.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 7-day story

5/10

Wastewater treatment technology development

  • Researchers at BITS Pilani, Hyderabad, have developed a low-energy technology for treating biopharmaceutical fermentation wastewater.
  • The technology is designed to disinfect wastewater while recovering reusable water and methane-rich biogas.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Senthilbalaji's bail plea in Supreme Court

  • Supreme Court is hearing an appeal against the Madras High Court's refusal to grant pre-arrest bail to a former state minister.
  • The case involves allegations of money laundering within a state-run marketing corporation.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

5/10

Calcutta High Court probe into encounter death

  • The Calcutta High Court has initiated a probe into the 'encounter killing' of a rape-murder suspect in Baruipur, West Bengal.
  • A PIL filed by an advocate alleges that police claims regarding the encounter are fabricated.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 5-day story

5/10

Flood crisis in Odisha

  • Over 7 lakh people affected across 20 districts in Odisha due to floods and heavy rain.
  • Trigger: Deep depression weather system formed over Odisha and Chhattisgarh on July 28.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 8-day story

5/10

Umar Khalid's bail plea in Delhi riots case

  • Activist Umar Khalid has filed a bail plea in the Delhi High Court regarding his detention under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
  • The case pertains to an alleged 'larger conspiracy' behind the February 2020 north-east Delhi riots.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 11-day story

5/10

Harassment of women protesters at Jantar Mantar

  • Recent protests at Jantar Mantar have led to widespread online harassment of female participants.
  • Reported forms of harassment include doxxing (public circulation of private information), rape threats, and death threats.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 25-day story

4/10

Liver health and Alanine aminotransferase levels

  • Liver diseases cause approximately two million deaths globally per year according to the WHO.
  • Viral hepatitis resulted in 1.3 million deaths in 2022, with 254 million chronic hepatitis B and 50 million chronic hepatitis C cases.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Drone strike at Egypt's Damietta port

  • A drone strike occurred at Egypt's Damietta port targeting gas vessels.
  • The incident has raised concerns regarding the security of maritime navigation through the Suez Canal.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Ebola outbreak in Congo

  • Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is currently the fastest-growing globally.
  • Official data indicates the death toll has surpassed 1,500.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 9-day story

4/10

Russian missile attack in Ukraine and Poland

  • Russian forces launched a large-scale aerial assault on Ukraine involving over 70 missiles, primarily ballistic, and more than 280 attack drones.
  • Ukrainian air defenses intercepted over 260 of the launched drones.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 16-day story

4/10

Tata Steel Q1 financial results

  • Tata Steel Q1 FY net profit increased by 12% YoY to ₹2,318 crore.
  • Consolidated revenue for the quarter reached ₹60,794 crore, a 14% YoY growth.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Sun Pharma's semaglutide approval in Brazil

  • Sun Pharmaceutical Industries received approval from ANVISA (Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency) to manufacture and market semaglutide injection in Brazil.
  • The product launch is planned in partnership with Hypera Pharma.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

4/10

U.S. FDA observations for Dr. Reddy's facility

  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories received three observations from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) following an inspection of its FTO-SEZ Process Unit-02 in Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The inspection, conducted between July 20 and July 29, comprised both a Pre-Approval Inspection (PAI) and a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) inspection.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Mahindra & Mahindra Q1 financial results

  • Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) reported a 34% YoY increase in consolidated net profit to ₹5,455 crore for Q1 ending June 30.
  • Consolidated revenue grew by 28% to ₹58,188 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Suzuki's Hansalpur plant production capacity

  • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL) has invested a cumulative total of ₹25,288.7 crore in its manufacturing facility located in Hansalpur, Gujarat.
  • The Hansalpur facility has reached an annual production capacity of 10 lakh units.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Hyundai Motor India Q1 performance

  • Hyundai Motor India Ltd (HMIL) reported a 35% YoY decline in consolidated net profit to ₹888.6 crore for Q1 FY27.
  • Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹16,335 crore, compared to ₹16,413 crore in the previous year.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

NTT DATA Payment Services' expansion plans

  • NTT DATA Payment Services (NDPS) is a Reserve Bank of India (RBI)-licensed payment aggregator.
  • The company is planning to diversify its business operations beyond payment services to include the lending sector.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Rising costs of debit cards for customers

  • Public Sector Banks (PSBs) increased average annual maintenance charges for debit cards by nearly 90% over the last five years (from ₹61 per card in 2021-22 to ₹115.1 in 2025-26).
  • Total debit card maintenance charges collected by 12 PSBs rose from ₹3,905.5 crore in 2021-22 to ₹7,563.8 crore in 2025-26.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Revival of Tamil Nadu raffle scheme

  • The Tamil Nadu State Government has announced the revival of the state-run raffle scheme, which was discontinued in September of the previous year.
  • The scheme was originally introduced in the state in August 1968.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Historical recognition of Indian university degrees

  • The Congress of British Universities at Cambridge is set to deliberate on the recognition of Indian university degrees by Oxford and Cambridge.
  • The Inter-University Board of India, established to represent Indian higher education, has appointed Sir Philip Hartog to present the case for degree recognition at the upcoming conference.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Reliability of AI vs. newspaper archives

  • AI tools frequently exhibit factual inaccuracies when retrieving historical data compared to verified newspaper archives.
  • AI models often struggle with context-dependent definitions, such as changing geopolitical boundaries or administrative status of territories over time.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Growth of agave spirits market in India

  • The Indian agave spirits market is experiencing rapid growth, with 31% volume growth and 40% value growth in 2024–25.
  • Sales of agave spirits in India have more than tripled over a four-year period.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Journalistic reporting on social issues

  • Journalist Jigyasa Mishra uses visual art (paintings, photographs, installations) to document social issues including human trafficking, bonded labour, child labour, and sexual exploitation.
  • The 'Screaming Canvases' exhibition highlights the persistence of systemic issues like child labour in brick kilns and the denial of education and maternal healthcare to vulnerable populations.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Bombay HC reserves order on Tarun Tejpal acquittal

  • The Bombay High Court (Goa Bench) has reserved its order on the Goa government's appeal against the 2021 acquittal of journalist Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 sexual assault case.
  • The legal arguments focused on the evidentiary value of an 'apology e-mail' sent by the accused to the complainant and whether it constitutes an admission of guilt.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

4/10

Rajnath Singh felicitates all-women sailing crew

  • The Indian Armed Forces successfully completed the country's first-ever Tri-Service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, titled 'Samudra Pradakshina'.
  • The expedition involved nine women officers representing the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Spiritual discourse on faith

  • The concept of bhakti (devotion) is often tested through life's crises and difficulties.
  • Historical and mythological examples, such as the Nayanmars, illustrate that steadfast faith is maintained despite facing significant personal challenges.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Academic criticism of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's remarks

  • A group of 215 citizens, including scholars, Vice-Chancellors, and Directors of IIMs and IITs, issued an open letter regarding public discourse in Parliament.
  • The letter concerns remarks made by a Member of Parliament regarding the Director of IIT-Madras, V. Kamakoti, during a discussion on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 84-day story

4/10

Opposition protests in Parliament

  • Opposition MPs staged a protest at the Makar Dwar entrance of Parliament House.
  • Key issues raised included alleged irregularities in Ram Temple donations and police conduct during student protests against NEET paper leaks.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 28-day story

4/10

Struggles of aspiring athletes in Ayodhya

  • Recruitment challenges in Uttar Pradesh involve significant delays and allegations of irregularities in state-level examinations.
  • Key recruitment bodies include the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Commission (UPSSSC) for Group C and D posts and the Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) for teaching positions.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

CBI chargesheet in LIFE Mission case

  • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a preliminary chargesheet in the Chief Judicial Magistrate Court regarding the Wadakkanchery LIFE Mission project.
  • The chargesheet identifies six accused parties, including individuals and corporate entities, linked to alleged financial irregularities.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

4/10

Tiger tracking in Eluru district

  • Tiger sighting and cattle predation reported in Kannapuram forest range, Eluru district, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Two cows killed by a tiger near Mangapathidevipeta village in Koyyalagudem.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 5-day story

4/10

Security arrangements for Kanwar Yatra in U.P.

  • Uttar Pradesh government has initiated security and logistical arrangements for the 13-day annual Kanwar Yatra.
  • Deployment includes over 35,000 police personnel, 151 companies of the Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC), and multiple paramilitary companies.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 5-day story

4/10

Alleged paper leak in Odisha medical PG exam

  • Allegations of question paper circulation via WhatsApp during the All Odisha Medical PG Examination (2023-26 batch) on July 27.
  • The incident involved the General Surgery paper for the MS/MD course.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 2-day story

4/10

Assault on doctors in Kota hospital

  • Incident occurred at New Medical College Hospital, Kota, involving the death of a 70-year-old patient in the ICU.
  • Allegations of medical negligence led to a physical altercation between the patient's family and resident doctors.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Safety and financial irregularities at Vikaspuri school

  • Delhi government issued a show-cause notice to a private school in Vikaspuri regarding safety and financial compliance.
  • Safety violations include operating 43 classrooms without fire safety clearance.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Heavy rainfall and flood situation in Chhattisgarh

  • Heavy rainfall in Chhattisgarh has caused widespread inundation of low-lying areas and flooding of rivers and streams.
  • Worst-affected administrative divisions include Raipur, Bastar, and Durg.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Delhi University academic reforms

  • Delhi University Executive Council approved the Semester Away Programme (SAP) for undergraduate students.
  • The SAP facilitates academic collaboration with foreign higher education institutions.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 5-day story

4/10

Magisterial inquiry into Palam building fire

  • Incident: Residential building fire in Palam on March 18 resulted in nine fatalities.
  • Cause: Magisterial inquiry identified an electric short circuit near the main circuit breaker box as the likely origin.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Delhi Jal Board crackdown on commercial defaulters

  • The Delhi Jal Board (DJB) has initiated a crackdown on commercial property owners with outstanding water dues of ₹25 lakh or more.
  • A total of 1,025 commercial properties have been identified as major defaulters.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Assembly by-elections in Datia and Bankipur

  • Assembly by-elections held in Datia (Madhya Pradesh), Bankipur (Bihar), and Manjalpur (Gujarat).
  • Voter turnout: Datia (71.44%), Manjalpur (37.50%), and Bankipur (34.30%).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 8-day story

4/10

Legal protection for NEET paper leak protesters

  • Delhi Home Department issued an order to cease adverse legal action against participants of NEET paper leak protests.
  • Protection from legal action excludes individuals with prior criminal antecedents.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 25-day story

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