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4 August 2026

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8/10

Supreme Court ruling on domestic cruelty in live-in relationships

  • The Supreme Court ruled that the criminal offence of domestic cruelty extends to live-in relationships that qualify as 'relationships in the nature of marriage'.
  • The ruling clarifies that Section 498A of the Indian Penal Code (now replaced by Sections 85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) is not limited to formal marriages.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Business and economic updates

  • Government proposed extending tax exemptions until 2041 for foreign companies providing machinery to contract manufacturers in India to ensure tax certainty.
  • The exemption applies to mobile phones, tablets, laptops, and wearable electronic devices.

2 min · 3 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Editorials on security, resources, and governance

  • AI and Cyber Security: AI-powered malware is evolving to bypass traditional detection; 'Agentic' AI poses risks to 'Zero Trust' protocols; AI is increasingly used in modern warfare for intelligence, target identification, and missile trajectory prediction.
  • Critical Minerals: Essential for EVs, semiconductors, and defence; China dominates refining (approx. 70% market share); India is import-dependent for lithium, cobalt, and nickel; India's National Critical Mineral Mission targets 1,200 exploration projects by 2030-31.

2 min · 3 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Supreme Court on transgender identity cards

  • The Supreme Court of India clarified that changes in legislation cannot retrospectively invalidate transgender identity cards issued under previous laws.
  • The Court emphasized that rights already conferred or accrued to the transgender community must remain protected despite new legislative frameworks.

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

7/10

Parliamentary Standing Committee meeting on Meta

  • Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology summoned Meta representatives regarding content moderation processes.
  • Key areas of focus include the functioning of automated systems, recommendation algorithms, and the accountability of social media platforms.

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

7/10

Supreme Court clarification on FIRs against protesters

  • The Supreme Court clarified that its July 28 order does not prevent State governments from withdrawing or closing FIRs against student protesters in accordance with the law.
  • The term 'criminal antecedents' in the court's interim order is restricted to 'grave and heinous offences', excluding minor charges from the criteria used to deny interim protection.

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

7/10

Parliamentary proceedings and legislative business

  • Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026: Increases sanctioned strength of SC judges from 34 to 38 (including CJI).
  • Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026: Replaces 1891 law to include electronic, digital, virtual, and cloud-based banking records as admissible evidence.

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

7/10

High draft-stage voter roll deletions in Karnataka

  • Karnataka has identified 1.10 crore voters, representing 19.95% of the total electoral roll, under the ASDDO (Absent, Shifted, Duplicate, Dead and Others) category.
  • This figure exceeds previous high draft-stage deletion records in Uttar Pradesh (19.09%) and Arunachal Pradesh (18.7%).

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

7/10

Supreme Court ruling on Gurugram gram panchayat land rights

  • Supreme Court restored ownership of 436 bighas of land in Gurugram to the local gram panchayat.
  • The ruling set aside a 2007 Punjab and Haryana High Court judgment that had previously recognized private ownership claims.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Supreme Court review of Jantar Mantar as a protest site

  • The Supreme Court is reviewing a petition challenging the suitability of Jantar Mantar as a designated site for public protests in New Delhi.
  • The petitioner argues that Jantar Mantar is no longer appropriate due to issues regarding ingress-egress, access to medical essentials, and traffic congestion in central Delhi.

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

7/10

Tamil Nadu's plea for Cauvery water release

  • Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court seeking a directive for Karnataka to implement the July 30 Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) order.
  • The CWMA order mandates the release of 3,500 cusecs of water for 15 days from Kabini and Krishnaraja Sagara reservoirs.

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

6/10

Supreme Court directive on pedestrian footpaths

  • The Supreme Court has directed the Union government to ensure the provision of broad, clearly-marked footpaths for exclusive pedestrian use.
  • The Court has asserted that the right to walk on demarcated and well-maintained footpaths is a fundamental right.

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

6/10

Impact of heat stress on pregnancy in India

  • A study by the University of Queensland–IIT Delhi Academy of Research analysed 209,266 births between 2015 and 2020 using NFHS-5 data.
  • The research utilized the 'India Heat Index', which accounts for humidity, wind, and radiation, rather than just average temperature.

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

6/10

Karnataka's manual for child-friendly villages

  • Karnataka has developed a manual to train officials and stakeholders in creating child-friendly villages.
  • The initiative is supported by the Abdul Nazir Sab State Institute of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Supreme Court summons Arunachal officials over CBI probe

  • The Supreme Court has summoned the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) of Arunachal Pradesh regarding non-cooperation with a CBI investigation.
  • The CBI is conducting a preliminary inquiry into allegations of favoritism in the award of government contracts to firms linked to family members of the Chief Minister.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

New residential facility for children in conflict with law in Delhi

  • The Department of Women and Child Development (WCD) has proposed an 8-acre integrated residential facility in Alipur, Delhi, for children in conflict with law (CCL).
  • A CCL is defined as a person under 18 years of age alleged or found to have committed an offence.

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

6/10

Criticism of Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility norms

  • Delhi Lakshmi Yojana provides monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 to eligible women.
  • Current eligibility criteria include a 10-year residency requirement in Delhi.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 12-day story

5/10

International relations and global conflicts

  • US-Iran: President Trump claims 'last chance' for talks to address Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program; Iran denies any ongoing negotiations.
  • Bangladesh-India: Dhaka expresses concern over political activities by a former leader from Indian territory, citing potential impact on bilateral relations.

1 min · 3 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Election Commission inquiry into NCP constitution amendments

  • The Election Commission (EC) has requested documentation from a political party regarding amendments made to its constitution.
  • The EC specifically identified discrepancies between the party's reported amendments to Articles 6, 7, 12, 18(1), 32, and 36, and the supporting resolution provided, which only referenced Article 18(1).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Meta's restriction of protest videos in India

  • A Delhi University student reported that four of her Instagram videos documenting protest activities were restricted or removed by Meta in India.
  • Three videos were restricted under the pretext of 'community guidelines', while one was removed for alleged 'adult sexual exploitation and nudity'.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 10-day story

5/10

Flood situation and relief efforts in Kerala

  • Kerala is experiencing heavy rainfall leading to flooding, with some regions recording over 350 mm of rain.
  • Current statistics: 18 deaths, 3 people missing, and 13,496 individuals housed in 363 relief camps.

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

5/10

Opposition protests in Punjab Assembly over paper leaks

  • Punjab Assembly witnessed legislative proceedings regarding the integrity of recruitment and academic examinations.
  • Opposition members raised concerns regarding the frequency of examination paper leaks over the past four and a half years.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

5/10

Odisha's bid for UNESCO tag for Puri Rath Yatra

  • Odisha Chief Minister has requested the Union Ministry of Culture and Tourism to nominate the Rath Yatra of the Shree Jagannath Temple, Puri, for the UNESCO Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.
  • The Rath Yatra is characterized as a symbol of India's living heritage, incorporating elements of spirituality, craftsmanship, music, dance, community participation, and cultural inclusivity.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Youth Congress protest against ethanol-blended fuel policy

  • The E20 fuel policy involves blending 20% ethanol with petrol for vehicular use.
  • Concerns raised regarding E20 include potential damage to older vehicle engines, reduced fuel efficiency (mileage), and overall engine performance.

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

5/10

Delhi Police action against misleading social media content

  • Delhi Police initiated legal action against social media handles for circulating misleading videos of past protests at Jantar Mantar.
  • Takedown notices issued to Meta and X to remove content falsely claiming ongoing demonstrations.

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

5/10

Delhi High Court directive on stray dog sterilisation

  • Delhi High Court directed MCD and NDMC to launch a pilot project for stray dog sterilisation and vaccination in one ward each.
  • The initiative involves consultation with animal welfare experts to ensure community participation and transparency.

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

4/10

Science and environmental news

  • Clinical medicine is often based on educated guesses rather than absolute certainty, influenced by a doctor's training, experience, and risk tolerance.
  • A trust deficit in healthcare often arises from a mismatch in expectations between doctors (focused on risk mitigation and investigation) and patients (focused on symptom relief).

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Rajnath Singh on defence ministry synergy

  • Defence Minister emphasized the need for deeper integration between military and civilian components of the Ministry of Defence.
  • The objective of this synergy is to address evolving security and technological challenges.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Cultural significance of Aadi Perukku

  • Aadi Perukku is a traditional festival celebrated on the 18th day of the Tamil month of Aadi.
  • The festival is primarily observed along the banks of the Cauvery, Tamirabharani, and Thenpennai rivers.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Inquiry into tiger deaths in Andhra Pradesh

  • Three tiger deaths reported within a three-week period in July in the Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The deaths occurred in deep forest areas within the reserve.

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

4/10

Bail granted to accused in attack on ED officials in Kerala

  • Kerala High Court granted bail to nine individuals accused of attacking Enforcement Directorate (ED) officials during a raid.
  • The court cited the duration of judicial remand (exceeding 60 days) as a primary factor for granting bail.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Kerala High Court allows crew of MSC Elsa 3 to return home

  • Kerala High Court permitted the Chief Officer and Second Engineer of the Liberia-flagged vessel MSC Elsa 3 to return to their home countries.
  • The vessel sank off the coast of Alappuzha in May 2025, resulting in significant marine pollution affecting the coastlines of Kerala and Tamil Nadu.

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

4/10

Rising water levels in KRS reservoir

  • Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) reservoir is located in Mandya district, Karnataka.
  • The reservoir is built across the Cauvery river.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Suvendu Adhikari's meeting with NCPI MPs

  • West Bengal Chief Minister to meet 20 MPs who defected from a regional party to join a new political entity.
  • The agenda focuses on constituency development and the rehabilitation of displaced party workers.

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

4/10

Supreme Court hearing on Thirupparankundram dargah lamp row

  • The Supreme Court is examining a petition by the Tamil Nadu government challenging Madras High Court orders regarding the lighting of a lamp at a stone pillar near a dargah on Thirupparankundram hill.
  • The petitioner is the Commissioner of the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department, Chennai.

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

4/10

Independence Day security measures in Delhi

  • Delhi Police has implemented enhanced security measures for Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort.
  • The 'eParikshan' app is being utilized to digitize and verify premises along the designated VIP movement routes.

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

4/10

Kanwar Yatra related incidents in U.P.

  • Incident in Lucknow: A school van was vandalised by unidentified individuals during the Kanwar Yatra; a case has been registered under Sections 131 and 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
  • Administrative measures: Educational institutions in Meerut, Ghaziabad, Baghpat, and Muzaffarnagar have been ordered to close for varying periods in August to manage traffic and ensure student safety.

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

4/10

Modernisation of agricultural mandis in Delhi

  • Delhi government has identified the modernisation of agricultural mandis as a key infrastructure priority.
  • Ghazipur Poultry Market: Spans 15 acres with a project cost of ₹193.29 crore; construction commenced in March 2019 with an 85% completion rate as of the latest review.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

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