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5 August 2026

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8/10

Research investment trends in India

  • India's R&D expenditure reached 0.83% of GDP in 2021-22, crossing the 0.8% threshold for the first time since 2009-10.
  • Projected R&D expenditure is expected to approach 0.9% of GDP by 2025-26.

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

8/10

Youth disillusionment and paper leaks

  • Youth unemployment in India (15-29 years) is three times higher than the overall unemployment rate, with urban women being the most affected demographic.
  • Education level is inversely correlated with employment probability in the current Indian market, indicating a demand-side job creation crisis rather than a supply-side skill deficit.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 17-day story

8/10

Jammu and Kashmir statehood and Article 370

  • August 5, 2019: Revocation of Article 370 special status for Jammu and Kashmir.
  • August 9, 2019: Loss of Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 13-day story

8/10

Supreme Court on mining buffer for wetland reserves

  • The Supreme Court has clarified that a 10-km mining buffer zone mandate, initially applied to the Asan wetland conservation reserve in Uttarakhand, is applicable to all wetland reserves across India.
  • The Court emphasized the principle of parity, stating that environmental protection directions for wetlands should not be restricted to specific states like Madhya Pradesh or West Bengal.

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

8/10

Census 2027 phase two questions

  • The second phase of the Population Census 2027, known as Population Enumeration (PE), is scheduled to begin on August 17, 2027.
  • Initial enumeration will cover Ladakh, snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.

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

7/10

Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026

  • The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha to facilitate ease of doing business and attract foreign capital.
  • The Bill amends the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Income-Tax Act, 2025, and the Finance Act, 2026.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 9-day story

7/10

FSSAI bans misleading Dabur products

  • FSSAI has ordered Dabur India Ltd. to withdraw products featuring '100% pure' or similar misleading claims.
  • Affected products include honey, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame oil, cow ghee, coconut water, and coconut milk.

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

7/10

India's Olympic aspirations

  • India aims to host the 2036 Olympics, requiring a top-10 finish, which necessitates 30-40 medals including double-digit gold.
  • India's recent Olympic performance: 48th place (7 medals) in Tokyo 2021; 71st place (6 medals) in Paris 2024.

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

7/10

ESIC wage ceiling increase proposal

  • The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is considering a proposal to increase the monthly wage ceiling for eligibility to avail benefits.
  • The current wage ceiling for ESIC coverage is ₹21,000 per month.

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

7/10

Hexavalent vaccine in immunization programme

  • The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the George Institute for Global Health India, Gates Foundation, Gavi, and John Snow India, studied the impact of introducing the hexavalent vaccine into the Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP).
  • The hexavalent vaccine is a 'six-in-one' combination injection.

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

7/10

Parliament passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill

  • The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was passed by the Rajya Sabha.
  • The legislation seeks to amend sub-section (3) of Section 13 of the existing Registration of Births and Deaths Act.

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

7/10

Government considers CBT mode for NEET

  • The Union Education Ministry has informed the Supreme Court that transitioning the NEET-UG examination from pen-and-paper to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) is under active consideration.
  • The government is evaluating whether to implement the CBT mode in a single stage or a two-stage format, similar to the JEE (Mains and Advanced) structure.

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

7/10

Supreme Court challenge against CAPF Act

  • The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Union Home Ministry and the Department of Personnel and Training regarding a challenge to the Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act, 2026.
  • The Act mandates that 50% of Inspector-General (IG) posts, at least 67% of Additional Director-General (ADG) posts, and 100% of Special Director-General and Director-General posts in CAPFs be filled by IPS officers on deputation.

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

7/10

NTA chief's role under scrutiny amid education reforms

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) is currently facing scrutiny regarding its leadership and governance structure following examination irregularities.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the accountability of the NTA Chairman compared to other executive officials within the agency.

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

7/10

AIADMK disqualification proceedings

  • Disqualification proceedings initiated against four former MLAs under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.
  • The Tenth Schedule, also known as the anti-defection law, provides for the disqualification of members of a House on the grounds of defection.

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

7/10

Chhattisgarh UCC panel invites public suggestions

  • The Chhattisgarh government has established a five-member committee to draft a framework for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.
  • The committee has invited public suggestions, opinions, and feedback from citizens, social organisations, and stakeholders.

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

7/10

Supreme Court directives on digital arrest scams

  • Supreme Court directed the Centre, States, RBI, and telecom authorities to frame Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to combat 'digital arrest' scams.
  • Directives include operationalizing grievance redressal mechanisms, implementing zero FIRs for cyber fraud, and ensuring time-bound restoration of lost funds.

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

7/10

Protests against E20 petrol rollout

  • E20 fuel consists of 20% ethanol blended with petrol.
  • Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways acknowledges that E20 can reduce fuel economy by 2% to 6%.

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

6/10

WHO agency classifies medicines as carcinogenic

  • The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a WHO body, has classified three widely used medicines as 'carcinogenic to humans' (Group 1).
  • The medicines are: Hydrochlorothiazide (hypertension), Voriconazole (fungal infections), and Tacrolimus (immunosuppressant for organ transplants).

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

6/10

Supreme Court extends third-party motor insurance period

  • Supreme Court (SC) extended mandatory third-party motor insurance for new vehicles: 4 years for cars and 6 years for two-wheelers.
  • Previous mandate (S. Rajaseekaran v. Union of India, 2018) required 3 years for cars and 5 years for two-wheelers.

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

6/10

Government reports on fugitive extradition

  • The Union Home Ministry reported that 274 fugitive criminals have been extradited to India from 36 countries over the last seven years.
  • The government has adopted a three-pronged strategy for fugitive extradition: global outreach, strong inter-agency coordination, and smart diplomacy.

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

6/10

Kerala disaster resilience system

  • Kerala government is initiating a pilot disaster resilience system in Pathanamthitta to address recurring flood risks.
  • The system focuses on a denser network of rain gauges and an advanced early warning mechanism.

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

6/10

Himachal Pradesh health insurance scheme

  • Himachal Pradesh government is planning to launch a new health insurance scheme.
  • The scheme aims to provide health insurance coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Assam floods and Nagaland mining concerns

  • Assam floods have resulted in 87 deaths, with significant impact in Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat districts.
  • These districts, which historically do not experience major flooding, have been severely affected in the current event.

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

6/10

NCSC directed to act on JNU V-C casteist remarks complaint

  • The Delhi High Court has issued a directive to the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC) to address a pending complaint regarding alleged casteist remarks made by a university official.
  • The court has mandated that the NCSC must resolve the matter in a time-bound manner, specifically within a period of eight weeks.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana registrations

  • Delhi Lakshmi Yojana launched by the Delhi government to provide financial assistance to women.
  • Financial benefit: ₹2,500 per month to eligible women.

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

5/10

Study on accelerating global warming

  • A study published in Geophysical Research Letters indicates that global warming is accelerating.
  • Natural factors like volcanic eruptions and solar activity create 'noise' in temperature data, masking underlying human-caused warming trends.

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

5/10

Strait of Hormuz deal negotiations

  • The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical maritime chokepoint for global oil and gas supplies.
  • Ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, which commenced on February 28, has disrupted maritime security in the region.

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

5/10

LIC share price dip following stake sale

  • LIC share price declined by approximately 8% on the BSE, closing at ₹391 per share.
  • The decline followed the Government of India's decision to sell a 6.5% stake in LIC via an Offer for Sale (OFS).

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

5/10

Wind turbine industry seeks incentives

  • The Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) has requested an export-linked incentive scheme from the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy.
  • Industry seeks a manufacturer-linked incentive (MLI) for exports, proposed as a turnover-linked incentive measured in rupees/megawatt for 5-7 years.

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

5/10

Analysis of recent assembly by-elections

  • By-elections held on July 30, 2026, in three Assembly constituencies (Bankipur, Datia, Manjalpur) across three states.
  • Bankipur (Bihar) result: Jan Suraaj Party candidate defeated the incumbent party candidate by 19,324 votes.

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

5/10

NATO's strategic transformation

  • NATO's strategic shift: Transitioning from U.S.-led security to a model where Europe assumes primary responsibility for conventional defence.
  • U.S. National Security Strategy (Nov 2025): Reaffirms NATO as the principal alliance but shifts focus to the Indo-Pacific, expecting Europe to shoulder more burden.

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

5/10

Indian-flagged ship attacked in Red Sea

  • An Indian-flagged merchant vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, sank in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on August 4 after being struck by a projectile.
  • All 14 crew members, including 13 Indian nationals, were successfully rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and transported to the Port of Mokha.

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

5/10

CPI(ML) leader suggests reducing voting age to 16

  • Proposal to reduce the minimum voting age in India from 18 to 16 years.
  • Argument for the proposal suggests that lowering the voting age would provide a formal mechanism for the youth (Gen Z) to express their political voices and concerns.

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

5/10

Human-wildlife conflict in Krishnagiri

  • A farmer was killed by a herd of six wild elephants near the Andhra Pradesh-Tamil Nadu border in Krishnagiri district.
  • The incident occurred near Chinna Matarlapalle village, approximately 12 km from Kuppam.

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

5/10

Punjab electoral roll revision phase one

  • The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Punjab has concluded its first phase across 23 districts and 117 Assembly constituencies.
  • Out of 2,14,61,043 registered electors (as of June 9), 1,93,94,408 participated in the enumeration process.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Contempt case against AAP leaders

  • The Delhi High Court is hearing a criminal contempt case initiated by a sitting judge against several individuals for alleged 'vilifying' social media posts.
  • The court has granted four weeks to the respondents to file their replies.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

SpaceX rocket stage trajectory toward moon

  • A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage, launched in January 2025, is on a collision course with the Moon.
  • The impact is expected at the Einstein Crater (88° W, 15° N) on August 5 at 12:05 p.m. IST.

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

4/10

ONGC net profit growth

  • ONGC reported a 112% year-on-year increase in net profit for the June-ended quarter, reaching ₹17,034 crore.
  • The profit growth was primarily driven by a 50.4% increase in net crude oil price realisations, which reached $99.45 per barrel.

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

4/10

Economic suggestions for rural savings and gold

  • The Union Government is evaluating a proposal to utilize foreign exchange reserves to purchase gold in international markets for sale in rural areas.
  • The primary objective of the initiative is to mobilize rural savings to augment resources for the Fifth Plan.

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

4/10

Fratricide incident at CRPF camp in Assam

  • Incident: Suspected fratricide at a CRPF camp in Nagaon district, Assam.
  • Casualties: Three CRPF personnel died, including the perpetrator who died by suicide.

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

4/10

Air India flight turbulence incident

  • An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi experienced severe turbulence during the cruise phase.
  • The incident resulted in 17 injuries, including 13 passengers and 4 crew members, out of 137 total passengers.

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

4/10

NDA meeting on sports performance and employment

  • The NDA Parliamentary Party held a meeting during the Monsoon Session to discuss sports performance and employment trends.
  • The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports reported that government policies implemented since 2014 have contributed to increased success in international sporting events, including the Commonwealth Games.

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

4/10

Rahul Gandhi on student protests

  • Student protests are currently occurring across India, driven by concerns over unemployment and the efficacy of the national education system.
  • Protesters are demanding greater fairness and transparency in competitive examination processes.

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

4/10

MEA on Sheikh Hasina's upcoming event

  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially clarified that the Indian government has no involvement in the upcoming press conference by the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh at the Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC).
  • The MEA stated that the event is being organised by a private media entity and the government does not endorse any views expressed at the forum.

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

4/10

Telangana government offices to migrate to T-Fiber

  • Telangana government has mandated the migration of all government offices from Telangana State Wide Area Network (T-SWAN) to T-Fiber for Internet services.
  • The deadline for the completion of this migration is set for one month.

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

4/10

Karnataka monsoon rainfall deficit

  • Karnataka experienced a cumulative southwest monsoon rainfall deficit of 29% between June 1 and August 4.
  • Data provided by the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) indicates 357 mm of actual rainfall against a normal of 506 mm for the period.

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

4/10

Pellet injuries from Parliament protest march

  • Protesters sustained pellet injuries during a July 20 protest march to Parliament.
  • Medical protocol involves removing pellets only if they pose a high risk, are near vital organs, or cause significant pain.

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

4/10

Student protests in Patna over NEET paper leak

  • Students in Patna protested against alleged police crackdown during previous agitations regarding the NEET paper leak.
  • Protesters demanded the release of detained students and the withdrawal of criminal cases lodged against them.

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

4/10

Rajasthan High Court grants parole to Asaram

  • Rajasthan High Court granted 20-day parole to an inmate serving a life sentence for sexual assault.
  • The court's decision was based on the duration of incarceration and the inmate's conduct during previous periods of interim release.

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

4/10

Election Commission revises electoral roll revision deadline

  • The Election Commission of India (EC) has extended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) deadline for Delhi's electoral rolls for the second time in a month.
  • Door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) is now extended until August 17.

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

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