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8/10

PM-KISAN scheme extension

  • The Union Cabinet approved the continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme for the period 2026–27 to 2030–31.
  • The total financial outlay for this extended period is ₹3.15 lakh crore.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

8/10

Samudra Manthan offshore exploration scheme

  • The Union Cabinet approved the 'Samudra Manthan' scheme for offshore exploration with an outlay of ₹84,084 crore until FY2030-31.
  • The scheme aims to enhance domestic energy security and address declining production from ageing oil and gas fields.

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

8/10

Western Ghats conservation

  • Western Ghats span six coastal Indian States and contain 39 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
  • WGEEP (Gadgil Committee, 2010) recommended declaring 142 talukas as Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESA).

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

8/10

Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana

  • Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana approved by Union Cabinet with an outlay of ₹5,070 crore.
  • Scheme aims to accelerate floating solar power capacity to 5,000 MW by 2030-31.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Obesity and overnutrition in India

  • India faces a dual burden of nutrition: persistent undernutrition/stunting alongside a sharp rise in adult overweight, obesity, and diet-related metabolic conditions.
  • A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended mandatory front-of-pack nutrition labelling for packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and fat.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Supreme Court petition to ban polygamy

  • The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union government regarding a petition seeking to declare polygamy among Muslims unconstitutional.
  • Petitioners seek a directive for the government to take legislative steps to abolish polygamy across all religions.

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

7/10

National Commission for Youth Bill

  • A Private Member’s Bill has been proposed to establish a National Commission for Youth with constitutional status.
  • The proposed Commission aims to act as a nodal agency for addressing youth unemployment through structured national policies.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Supreme Court livestreaming protocol

  • The Supreme Court is developing a formal protocol to regulate the access, circulation, and use of livestreamed judicial proceedings.
  • The objective is to prevent the misuse, commercial exploitation, and unauthorized modification of audio-visual judicial content.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 7-day story

7/10

Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash eligibility row

  • Article 164(4) of the Constitution mandates that a Minister who is not a member of the State Legislature for any period of six consecutive months shall cease to be a Minister at the expiration of that period.
  • The Supreme Court has recently scrutinized the practice of retaining non-legislator Ministers beyond the six-month constitutional limit.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Cauvery water dispute

  • The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has directed Karnataka to release 3,500 cusecs of water to Tamil Nadu for a 15-day period.
  • The directive upholds an earlier recommendation by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC).

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

7/10

Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026

  • The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed in the Lok Sabha via voice vote.
  • The Bill introduces stricter requirements for the delayed registration of births and deaths.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 6-day story

6/10

Amnesty International report on Indian arms exports

  • Amnesty International report titled 'Made in India: The Supply of Weapons and Ammunition to Israel' alleges Indian involvement in arms exports to Israel during the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
  • Report claims over 2,500 shipments of small arms, parts, and ammunition were exported from India to Israel between October 7, 2023, and November 30, 2025.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

NSE co-location case settlement

  • The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) has reached a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) regarding the co-location and dark fibre cases.
  • The total settlement amount agreed upon is ₹1,491.21 crore.

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

6/10

SEBI rules on off-market share sales

  • SEBI has clarified the regulatory status of off-market sales of unlisted equity shares.
  • Off-market sales conducted through private negotiations are not classified as deemed public issues.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Supreme Court on Grasim Industries CCI fine

  • The Supreme Court dismissed the appeal by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against an NCLAT order.
  • The NCLAT had set aside a ₹301.6 crore penalty imposed by the CCI on Grasim Industries in March 2020.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Modi-Burnham bilateral talks

  • Prime Minister Modi and UK PM Andy Burnham held bilateral talks via telephone.
  • Focus areas for cooperation: technology, innovation, defence, security, clean energy, education, and people-to-people ties.

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

6/10

DNA testing for Indians killed in Russia-Ukraine war

  • Supreme Court directed the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to appoint a nodal officer to facilitate DNA testing of mortal remains of Indian nationals killed in the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • The objective of the court order is to enable families to claim remains and perform last rites.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Inter-country adoption of Rajasthan girl

  • First inter-country adoption of a child with special needs facilitated by a government agency in Dausa, Rajasthan.
  • The process was conducted under the oversight of the Central Adoption Resource Authority (CARA).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

NSA invoked against activist Pranab Doley

  • The National Security Act (NSA), 1980, allows for the preventive detention of individuals to prevent them from acting in any manner prejudicial to the security of the State or the maintenance of public order.
  • The Assam government invoked the NSA against activist Pranab Doley following his involvement in protests against a luxury hotel project near Kaziranga National Park.

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

5/10

Iran strikes tankers in Strait of Hormuz

  • The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of Iran reported striking two oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The tankers were reportedly under U.S. military air escort and were attempting to use an undeclared route outside of Iran's designated waterway.

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

5/10

Trump administration visa fee proposal

  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a $100,000 fee for international students seeking to work in the U.S. post-graduation via the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program.
  • The OPT program is an extension of the F-1 student visa, allowing graduates to work for one to three years in fields related to their studies.

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

5/10

IOCL crude oil supply status

  • IOCL has secured crude oil supplies for 45-50 days, covering August and most of September.
  • IOCL reported a net loss of ₹2,661 crore in the June-ended quarter, while peers HPCL and BPCL reported losses of ₹12,265 crore and ₹3,962 crore respectively.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 23-day story

5/10

IMD rainfall forecast

  • IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for August, expected to be less than 94% of the Long Period Average (LPA).
  • Below-normal rainfall is projected for the second half of the southwest monsoon season (August-September).

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 24-day story

5/10

Jaishankar urges Iran to end shipping attacks

  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Syed Abbas Araghchi regarding maritime security.
  • India has expressed deep concerns regarding ongoing hostilities in the West Asian region.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 23-day story

5/10

Bombay HC on government canteen hygiene

  • The Bombay High Court criticized the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for inconsistent enforcement of food safety standards.
  • A court-appointed panel of lawyers reported poor hygiene conditions in Mantralaya (State Secretariat) canteens, citing open sewage, drainage issues, and pest infestations.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Water contamination near Bhopal gas tragedy site

  • Activists report that 68% of drinking water samples collected near the former Union Carbide factory in Bhopal are contaminated with faecal coliform.
  • Testing conducted between July 2 and 22 involved 63 samples from 30 localities; 43 samples tested positive for sewage contamination.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Senthilbalaji Tasmac corruption case

  • The Supreme Court has stayed the arrest of a former State Minister in a corruption case involving the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Ltd. (Tasmac).
  • The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) registered an FIR on July 28, alleging criminal conspiracy and money laundering involving distillery firms and private entities between 2021 and 2025.

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

5/10

Assam floods

  • Assam floods have resulted in 80 fatalities, with recent deaths reported in Sivasagar district.
  • Approximately 2.12 lakh people are currently affected across eight districts, including Golaghat, Sivasagar, Biswanath, Charaideo, Kamrup (Metropolitan), Jorhat, Dhemaji, and Nagaon.

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

5/10

Vidya Vahini Yojana

  • Vidya Vahini Yojana launched by the Delhi government to improve access to education for girl students.
  • Target group: Class 9 girl students in government schools.

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

5/10

Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

  • The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is currently underway to update voter records.
  • As of the latest data, 99.91% of enumeration forms have been distributed, but only 57.54% have been digitised.

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

5/10

Umar Khalid bail plea

  • Umar Khalid, arrested in September 2020, is currently seeking bail in a case related to the February 2020 north-east Delhi riots.
  • The case involves allegations of a 'larger conspiracy' and is being investigated by the Delhi Police Special Cell.

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

5/10

Jantar Mantar student protests and police crackdown

  • Jantar Mantar protests occurred regarding the NEET paper leak, leading to police crackdowns and subsequent allegations of excessive force.
  • Controversies exist regarding the presence of a stone-laden truck at the protest site, with conflicting claims from police and political observers.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

5/10

Targeted killings in Kulgam

  • Targeted attack occurred in Kilam, Kulgam district, South Kashmir on a Friday evening.
  • Incident involved the killing of one migrant worker and the injury of another.

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

4/10

Kambala buffalo racing film

  • Kambala is a traditional buffalo-racing sport native to the coastal region of Karnataka.
  • The sport is historically and culturally significant, often serving as a symbol of regional identity and power dynamics in rural settings.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Madras checks fashion

  • Madras checks is a traditional textile originating from Chennai, historically associated with lungis and everyday wear.
  • The fabric gained global recognition in 1958 when 'Bleeding Madras' was marketed in the US, highlighting the use of non-colourfast vegetable dyes as a mark of authenticity.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Adani Energy share sale plans

  • Adani Energy Solutions is planning a follow-up share sale for institutional investors by early next fiscal year.
  • The company recently secured ₹35 billion ($367 million) through a similar institutional fundraise.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Apple June quarter revenue

  • Apple reported a record June quarter revenue of $109.4 billion, representing a 16% year-on-year growth.
  • Growth was driven primarily by double-digit performance in emerging markets, including India.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Maruti Suzuki Q1 financial results

  • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd (MSIL) Q1 net profit declined 11% YoY to ₹3,352 crore, primarily due to rising material costs.
  • Net sales income for MSIL grew by 36% YoY to ₹49,959 crore.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Scottish salmon imports under UK-India FTA

  • The UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) has facilitated the first tariff-free shipment of Scottish salmon to India.
  • The trade agreement eliminated India's previous 33% import tariff on Scottish salmon.

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

4/10

Arrests in West Bengal for Jaish-e-Mohammed links

  • Two individuals, Hamim Mondal and Arpita Sarkar, were arrested in Purba Bardhaman, West Bengal, by the Special Task Force (STF) of the West Bengal Police.
  • The suspects are accused of having suspected links with the Pakistan-based terror organization Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).

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

4/10

IAF land acquisition irregularities in Mizoram

  • The Gauhati High Court has issued notices to the Ministry of Defence, the Indian Air Force (IAF), and the Mizoram government regarding a Public Interest Litigation (PIL).
  • The PIL alleges irregularities in the acquisition of approximately 110 bighas of land near Lengpui, Mizoram, for an IAF administrative establishment.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Tiruvallikeni Divya Desam discourse

  • Divya Desams are sacred temples glorified through the Mangalasasanam of the Azhwars.
  • Tiruvallikeni Divya Desam is historically known as Brindaranyam, meaning 'the sacred Tulasi forest'.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Luxury housing floor-to-floor height norms

  • Luxury real estate developers in Chennai are advocating for an increase in the mandated floor-to-floor height limit in the upcoming Third Master Plan.
  • Current regulations restrict floor-to-floor height to 10 feet, which effectively limits internal ceiling heights to nine feet.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Odisha medical exam paper leak

  • Alleged circulation of postgraduate medical examination question paper photographs on WhatsApp at Maharaja Krishna Chandra Gajapati Medical College (MKCG), Odisha.
  • The examination was for the 2023-26 MS/MD batch, conducted by the Odisha University of Health Sciences.

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

4/10

The Hindu 1947 Independence Day edition reprint

  • The Hindu has reproduced its original 32-page August 15, 1947, edition to commemorate the 80th Independence Day.
  • The reproduction includes historical documentation of the Indian independence movement, including photographs and on-the-ground reports of the first flag-hoisting ceremonies.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

U.S.-India diplomatic meetings in Dhaka

  • High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, held a meeting with U.S. Special Envoy to South and Central Asia, Sergio Gor, in Dhaka.
  • The meeting occurred during Mr. Gor's official visit to Bangladesh, which included a visit to Rohingya refugee camps in Chittagong.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Ambulance oxygen failure in Mandla

  • Incident occurred on July 27 in Mandla district, Madhya Pradesh, involving a 21-year-old patient with a kidney ailment.
  • The patient required emergency transport via the State government’s Dial 108 ambulance service.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Dalit boy thrashed in Shivpuri school

  • Incident occurred on July 28 at a government primary school in Ukawal village, Shivpuri district, Madhya Pradesh.
  • A Class 4 student, belonging to the Dalit community, was physically assaulted by a teacher named Lokesh Sharma.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Lucknow building demolition cost recovery

  • The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) issued a recovery notice of ₹26.14 lakh to the owners of an illegal commercial building in Aliganj.
  • The recovery cost pertains to the demolition of unauthorized portions of the structure carried out by the LDA on July 25.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 10-day story

4/10

PUCL allegations against Bihar police

  • The Bihar unit of the People’s Union for Civil Liberties (PUCL) has alleged instances of illegal detention, handcuffing, and harassment by police personnel.
  • The allegations specifically concern the Gandhi Maidan police station in Bihar.

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

4/10

Acquittal in Muthanga tribal land agitation case

  • The Principal Sessions Court, Kalpetta, Kerala, delivered a verdict on the 2003 Muthanga tribal land agitation case after a 23-year legal process.
  • The court acquitted several individuals, including activist M. Geethanandan, of murder charges related to the death of police constable K.V. Vinod, citing a failure by the prosecution to prove a prior conspiracy.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Barapullah corridor opening

  • Phase 3 of the Barapullah elevated corridor in Delhi is completed.
  • The project aims to provide a signal-free connection between east and south Delhi.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 6-day story

4/10

Saheli card implementation

  • The Delhi government has extended the deadline for the mandatory implementation of the Pink National Common Mobility Card, known as the Saheli card.
  • The Saheli card is designed for women commuters to access free travel on Transport Department buses.

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

4/10

Conviction of Tahir Hussain for 2020 Delhi riots murder

  • A Delhi court sentenced former councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment for the murder of an Intelligence Bureau staffer during the 2020 north-east Delhi riots.
  • The court categorized the crime as one of 'utmost brutality' and noted the victim was targeted based on his religion.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 11-day story

4/10

Delhi plantation drive

  • The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) conducted a plantation drive across 77 locations in Delhi, planting over one lakh native trees and shrubs.
  • The initiative is part of the '70 Lakh Plantation Mission', with the DDA tasked to plant 23 lakh saplings in the national capital.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 10-day story

4/10

Bhiwandi building collapse

  • A four-storey residential building (Kohinoor Building) collapsed in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, resulting in 10 deaths and 3 injuries.
  • The building was constructed in 2010 and had been declared 'dangerous' by the municipal corporation in September 2020.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

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