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6 August 2026

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9/10

Census 2027 and caste enumeration

  • The Population Census 2027 is scheduled to begin on August 17, 2027, in specific regions including Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand.
  • The nationwide Population Enumeration (PE) phase is scheduled for February 2027.

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

8/10

Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026

  • The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 aims to improve the ease of doing business and attract foreign capital.
  • The Bill proposes amendments to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Income-Tax Act, 2025, and the Finance Act, 2026.

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

8/10

Editorial: Jammu and Kashmir statehood and Article 370

  • August 5, 2019 marked the revocation of Article 370; August 9, 2019 marked the loss of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Economic data: J&K per capita income as a percentage of the national average fell from 79.9% in 2013-14 to 76.6% in 2025-26.

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

8/10

Hexavalent vaccine in Universal Immunisation Programme

  • The Union Health Ministry, in collaboration with the George Institute for Global Health India, the Gates Foundation, Gavi, and John Snow India Private Limited, conducted a study on the hexavalent vaccine.
  • The hexavalent vaccine is a six-in-one combination protecting against diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis, Hepatitis B, polio, and Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib).

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

7/10

Study on accelerating global warming

  • A study in Geophysical Research Letters indicates global warming is accelerating.
  • Natural variability (volcanic eruptions, solar activity) historically masked underlying warming trends.

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

7/10

FSSAI ban on misleading Dabur product claims

  • FSSAI has ordered Dabur India Ltd. to withdraw food products carrying '100% claims' such as '100% Natural', '100% Pure', '100% Purity Guaranteed', '100% Organic', and '100% Tender'.
  • 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

DST report on private-sector R&D investment

  • DST Research and Development Statistics 2025-26 indicates a structural shift in India's innovation landscape.
  • 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.

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

7/10

Editorial: Youth disillusionment and paper leaks

  • India possesses a significant demographic dividend with a large working-age population (15-64 years), but realization depends on job creation.
  • Youth unemployment (15-29 years) is three times higher than the overall unemployment rate, with urban women being the most affected demographic.

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

7/10

Editorial: India's Olympic aspirations

  • India aims to bid for the 2036 Olympics, requiring a top-10 finish (approx. 30-40 medals, including double-digit golds).
  • India's recent performance: 48th (7 medals) at Tokyo 2021; 71st (6 medals) at Paris 2024.

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

7/10

Supreme Court ruling on mining buffer zones for wetlands

  • The Supreme Court has clarified that a 10-km mining buffer zone restriction, initially applied to the Asan wetland conservation reserve in Uttarakhand, is applicable to all wetland reserves across India.
  • The ruling aims to ensure parity in environmental protection measures across different states.

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

7/10

ESIC proposal to increase wage ceiling

  • The Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) is currently reviewing 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

Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026

  • The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been 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 · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 6-day story

7/10

Supreme Court challenge to CAPF Act, 2026

  • 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, passed on April 2, 2026, and notified on April 9, 2026, mandates fixed quotas for Indian Police Service (IPS) officers on deputation in CAPF leadership roles.

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

7/10

Examination irregularities and NTA accountability

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) is facing scrutiny regarding its leadership accountability following examination irregularities in the NEET-UG.
  • Pradeep Kumar Joshi has served as NTA Chairman since August 2023, with previous tenures heading the MPPSC, CGPSC, and UPSC.

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

7/10

Karnataka High Court ruling on 'right to be forgotten'

  • The Karnataka High Court has formally recognised the 'right to be forgotten' in the digital age.
  • The court directed search engines, judicial record-keepers, and police to mask the name of an acquitted individual from online records.

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

7/10

Anti-NEET protests in Tamil Nadu

  • Anti-NEET Federation-Tamil Nadu has initiated an indefinite fast demanding the abolition of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET).
  • The federation advocates for medical admissions to be based solely on Class XII board examination marks.

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

7/10

Supreme Court directive 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.
  • Key objectives: Operationalise grievance redressal, initiate criminal action via zero FIRs, and ensure time-bound restoration of defrauded funds.

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

6/10

WHO classification of 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 · 2 prelims · 2-day story

6/10

Supreme Court ruling on third-party motor insurance

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

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

6/10

Proposal to reduce voting age to 16

  • Proposal to lower the minimum voting age in India from 18 to 16 years.
  • Advocates argue that lowering the voting age would provide a formal mechanism for the youth (Gen Z) to express their political voice.

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

6/10

Government efforts in extraditing fugitive criminals

  • The Union Home Ministry reported that 274 fugitive criminals have been extradited to India from 36 countries over the past seven years.
  • The government has identified the extradition of fugitive offenders as a national priority linked to national sovereignty.

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

6/10

Disaster resilience and flood management in Kerala

  • Kerala government is establishing a pilot disaster resilience system in Pathanamthitta to improve flood preparedness.
  • The system will integrate a dense network of rain gauges and an advanced early warning mechanism.

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

6/10

Disqualification proceedings against former AIADMK MLAs

  • Disqualification proceedings initiated against four former MLAs under the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution.
  • Proceedings follow a petition filed by the party floor leader alleging defiance of the party whip during a vote of confidence.

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

6/10

Legal proceedings against former DMK Minister Anitha R. Radhakrishnan

  • Madras High Court dismissed an ED plea to transfer a disproportionate assets case from a Thoothukudi sessions court to a PMLA special court in Madurai.
  • The court ruled that Section 44(1)(c) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, allows for joint trial of predicate offences and money laundering charges only if both courts have taken cognisance of the respective cases.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

TVK-led Tamil Nadu government budget and administration

  • The Tamil Nadu government is presenting its 2026-27 State Budget, guided by the 'Vetri Tamilagam Vision Document' based on Thirukkural themes: Aram, Porul, and Inbam.
  • A White Paper on state finances reported an outstanding debt of ₹13.18 lakh crore, including Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).

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

5/10

U.S. efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz

  • The Strait of Hormuz serves as a critical maritime conduit for global oil and gas supplies.
  • Ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has persisted since February 28, following joint military actions by the U.S. and Israel.

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

5/10

LIC share price decline following government stake sale

  • LIC share price declined by approximately 8% on the BSE, closing at ₹391 per share.
  • The decline followed the government'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 demand for export incentives

  • The Indian Wind Turbine Manufacturers Association (IWTMA) has requested the Ministry for New and Renewable Energy for an export-linked incentive scheme to improve global cost competitiveness.
  • Proposed incentive structures include turnover-linked incentives for exports and per-megawatt incentives for 5-7 years.

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

5/10

Editorial: NATO's strategic transformation

  • NATO is transitioning from a U.S.-guaranteed security model to a structure where Europe assumes primary responsibility for its own conventional defence.
  • U.S. National Security Strategy (Nov 2025) shifts focus to the Indo-Pacific, expecting European allies to increase burden-sharing.

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

5/10

Attack on Indian-flagged vessel 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 hit by a projectile.
  • All 14 crew members, including 13 Indian nationals, were rescued by the Yemeni Coast Guard and transported to the Port of Mokha.

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

5/10

Indian government's stance on Sheikh Hasina's press conference

  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially stated that the Indian government has no involvement in the upcoming press conference organized by a private media entity featuring the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
  • The Indian government has clarified that it does not endorse any views that may be expressed by the individual at the Foreign Correspondents Club (FCC).

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

5/10

Arvind Kejriwal's criticism of E20 fuel policy

  • E20 fuel policy involves blending 20% ethanol with petrol.
  • Critics argue E20 may cause vehicle damage and has lower calorific value compared to pure petrol.

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

5/10

Controversy over Kerala's free bus travel scheme

  • The Priyadarshini free bus travel initiative in Kerala provides free-of-charge travel on KSRTC buses for specific sections of women.
  • A controversy has emerged regarding the criteria for identifying beneficiaries and the socio-economic status of those utilizing the scheme.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 6-day story

5/10

Human-wildlife conflict near Andhra-Tamil Nadu border

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

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

5/10

Healthcare infrastructure and medical procedures in Chennai

  • Prashanth Hospitals, Chennai, performed a complex twin heart procedure on a 62-year-old patient with a history of diabetes and a silent heart attack.
  • Patient presented with acute pulmonary oedema and an ejection fraction (EF) of 30% (normal range: 55–65%).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Madras High Court stay on MLA bribery case investigation

  • The Madras High Court has issued an interim stay on the investigation into an alleged bribery case (Crime No. 205 of 2026) involving an attempt to bribe an MLA with ₹35 crore.
  • The stay was granted following writ petitions from accused individuals seeking to transfer the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

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

5/10

Greater Chennai Corporation lake restoration projects

  • Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is shifting focus from creating new sponge parks to restoring existing lakes for rainwater management.
  • 30 out of 32 planned sponge parks have been completed by the GCC over the last two years.

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

4/10

SpaceX rocket stage trajectory toward the moon

  • A SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage, launched in January 2025, is on a collision course with the moon, expected to impact the Einstein Crater on August 5.
  • The object was tracked by independent astronomer Bill Gray using 'Project Pluto' data; impact speed estimated at 8,700 km/hr.

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

4/10

Houthi drone attack on Saudi airport

  • Yemen-based Houthi rebels have claimed a drone attack on Najran Airport in southern Saudi Arabia.
  • The attack follows a declaration by the Houthi group of a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia.

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

4/10

Casualties from drone strikes in Russia-Ukraine conflict

  • Recent escalation in the Russia-Ukraine conflict involves reciprocal drone and aerial strikes resulting in civilian casualties.
  • Ukrainian long-range drone capabilities have expanded, targeting Russian oil facilities, storage depots, and infrastructure.

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

4/10

ONGC net profit growth in June quarter

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

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

4/10

Editorial: Analysis of recent by-election results

  • By-elections held on July 30, 2026, in Bankipur (Bihar), Datia (Madhya Pradesh), and Manjalpur (Gujarat).
  • Bankipur result: Jan Suraaj Party candidate defeated the incumbent party candidate by 19,324 votes.

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

4/10

Editorial: Gold sales to mop up rural savings

  • The Union Government is considering a proposal to use foreign exchange reserves to purchase gold in international markets.
  • The objective is to sell this gold in rural areas to mobilize savings for the Fifth Five-Year Plan.

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

4/10

Fratricide incident at CRPF camp in Assam

  • Incident: Suspected fratricide occurred at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in Nagaon district, Assam.
  • Casualties: Three CRPF personnel died, including the assailant.

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

4/10

Air India flight turbulence incident

  • Incident: Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered severe turbulence during the cruise phase.
  • Casualties: 17 individuals injured (13 passengers and 4 crew members) out of 137 people on board.

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

4/10

NDA meeting on sports performance and employment

  • The NDA Parliamentary Party meeting focused on two primary themes: sports performance and employment generation.
  • Government data indicates a significant increase in employment figures, citing 17.1 crore jobs secured between 2014 and 2026 compared to 2.89 crore between 2004 and 2014.

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

4/10

Political row over Congress social media post on Sunetra Pawar

  • A political controversy emerged in Maharashtra following the use of the derogatory term 'gungi gudiya' (dumb doll) by a political entity to describe a female leader.
  • The incident originated from a viral video of a press conference where a female minister was interrupted by a male colleague who prevented a journalist from asking a question.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Rahul Gandhi's comments on student protests

  • Student protests across India are driven by concerns over unemployment and demands for fairness in competitive examinations.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the state of the national education system and the need for systemic reforms.

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

4/10

Telangana government's transition to T-Fiber internet

  • The Telangana government has mandated the migration of all government offices from the Telangana State Wide Area Network (T-SWAN) to the T-Fiber network.
  • Effective September 1, the government will cease payments to private internet service providers for government office connectivity.

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

4/10

Tamil Nadu weather and water management

  • Tamil Nadu rainfall: Widespread thundershowers in early August have reduced the state's overall rain deficit from 18% (as of August 1) to 14%.
  • Meteorological factors: Wet spell driven by an upper air cyclonic circulation off north coastal Tamil Nadu and weather systems over south interior Karnataka and coastal Andhra Pradesh.

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

4/10

Arrest of Udhayanidhi Stalin over alleged misogynist remarks

  • Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu arrested following a complaint regarding alleged misogynistic remarks made during a public speech.
  • The FIR was registered under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), including Section 79 (insulting the modesty of a woman), Section 296b (obscene words in public), and Section 351(2) (criminal intimidation).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Criminal activities and police accountability in Chennai

  • A police inspector in Chennai was arrested for extorting over ₹35 lakh from a businessman by threatening to falsely implicate him in a high-profile murder investigation.
  • The accused inspector allegedly used his position in a murder investigation team to coerce the victim, claiming the victim's phone number surfaced during the probe.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 3-day story

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