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11 August 2026

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9/10

Periodic Labour Force Survey unemployment data

  • The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is released by the Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
  • Unemployment rate for persons aged 15 and above rose to 5.4% in the April-June 2026 quarter.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 17-day story

8/10

Green Energy Corridor phase three

  • The Green Energy Corridor (GEC) is an initiative to transmit electricity from renewable sources like solar and wind by synchronizing them with conventional power stations in the grid.
  • Phase III of the intra-state GEC is in the final planning stages and awaiting Union Cabinet approval.

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

8/10

Congress criticism of rural employment scheme

  • The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) has replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
  • Data from the Union Rural Development Ministry indicates a 49.94% decline in person-days generated in July 2026 compared to the same month in the previous year under the former scheme.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 17-day story

8/10

NRC identity cards petition

  • The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union government and the Assam state government regarding the issuance of identity cards to individuals included in the August 2019 National Register of Citizens (NRC).
  • Approximately 3.11 crore people are included in the NRC list but have yet to receive their national identity cards.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 19-day story

8/10

Parliamentary deadlock over student protests

  • The Tribunals Reforms Bill, 2026, aims to establish a National Tribunals Commission to oversee the appointment of chairpersons and members of various tribunals.
  • The proposed commission will be headquartered in New Delhi and consist of a chairperson and four members (two judicial and two technical).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve eviction notices

  • Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) spans 3,500 sq. km across Kerala and Tamil Nadu, covering multiple tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries.
  • Supreme Court directed a time-bound eviction plan for forest land encroachers in ABR based on Central Empowered Committee (CEC) reports.

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

7/10

China's objection to Arunachal place names

  • China refers to Arunachal Pradesh as 'Zangnan' and maintains that the region belongs to China.
  • The Chinese Foreign Ministry has officially termed India's recent move to standardize 27 place names in Arunachal Pradesh as 'illegal, null and void'.

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

7/10

Handloom industry in India

  • National Handloom Day is observed on August 7, commemorating the 1905 Swadeshi Movement.
  • The sector employs over 35 lakh weavers and allied workers across 31 lakh households.

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

7/10

Russia's share in India's oil imports

  • In June 2026, Russia's share in India's total crude oil imports reached an all-time high of 48% by volume and 48.6% by value.
  • India's total crude oil imports in June 2026 were 18.2 MMT, a 16.5% decrease from May 2026 and 13% lower than June 2025.

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

7/10

Taxation of UPI transactions

  • Proposed amendment to Section 10A of the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, via the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
  • Proposal to introduce a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.25–0.5% on UPI transactions exceeding ₹2,000.

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

7/10

Editorial: Parliamentary consensus

  • Parliamentary functioning is increasingly marked by a lack of substantive deliberation and legislative outcomes.
  • The core of current parliamentary stalemates involves controversies over FCRA amendments and opacity regarding delimitation proposals.

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

7/10

Editorial: Nurses Registration and Tracking System

  • The Nurses Registration and Tracking System (NRTS) was launched over seven years ago to create a national registry for nursing personnel.
  • Current data indicates only 14.24 lakh out of 46.02 lakh registered nurses are enrolled in the NRTS, leaving 31.78 lakh outside the system.

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

7/10

Supreme Court special courts for Manipur violence

  • The Supreme Court has requested the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to constitute special courts to exclusively hear cases related to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence.
  • These special courts are intended to handle investigations conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on a day-to-day basis.

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

7/10

Bangladesh request for Sheikh Hasina extradition

  • Bangladesh has formally requested India to expedite the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, currently residing in India.
  • The request was conveyed during a meeting between the Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh and the Prime Minister of Bangladesh.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 7-day story

7/10

Allahabad HC on religious conversion

  • Allahabad High Court ruled in favor of two adult women (aged 35 and 20) who voluntarily converted to Islam.
  • The court held that the women's father had unlawfully confined them due to their religious choices.

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

7/10

PMLA prosecution and predicate offence

  • The Karnataka High Court ruled that prosecution under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) following a conviction for a predicate offence does not constitute a second trial for the same offence.
  • The court clarified that PMLA prosecution is for an independent statutory offence, distinct from the predicate offence defined under the Indian Penal Code (IPC) or other laws.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Cauvery water dispute

  • Tamil Nadu has moved the Supreme Court seeking an early hearing regarding the Cauvery water allocation dispute with Karnataka.
  • The core demand involves the implementation of the Central Water Management Authority (CWMA) decision dated July 30.

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

7/10

Maharashtra female foeticide racket

  • Maharashtra continues to face systemic challenges regarding female foeticide driven by deep-rooted son preference.
  • The National Family Health Survey (2019-21) indicates that 9% of women and 12% of men in Maharashtra desire more sons than daughters, compared to only 4-5% desiring more daughters.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Garo Hills Autonomous District Council election rules

  • The Garo Hills Autonomous District Council (GHADC) in Meghalaya has approved amendments to Rules 128 and 129 of its election rules.
  • The amendments mandate the creation of a separate electoral roll for GHADC elections, replacing the previous practice of using the Assembly election electoral roll.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Delhi infrastructure and CAG report

  • CAG report on State Finances (2024-25) highlights a declining trend in capital expenditure in Delhi (2015-2025).
  • Capital expenditure as a percentage of total expenditure ranged from 7% to 15% during the decade.

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

7/10

Supreme Court committee on Aravali hill range

  • The Supreme Court has appointed a high-powered committee to conduct an independent review of the Centre’s report on the definition and delineation of the Aravali hill range.
  • The committee’s mandate includes addressing critical ambiguities in the Centre's findings and examining the overall ecology of the region and its socio-economic impact.

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

6/10

TRAI 1601-series for service calls

  • TRAI has mandated the use of a dedicated 1601-series for transactional and service voice calls.
  • The directive excludes entities in the Banking, Financial Services & Insurance (BFSI) and Government sectors.

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

6/10

Kerala welfare pension delivery row

  • Kerala government proposed replacing doorstep delivery of welfare pensions with Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) via Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
  • Current system: 60 lakh total pensioners; 23 lakh receive payments via Direct-To-Home (DTH) through primary agricultural credit societies.

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

6/10

Rajya Sabha legislative business

  • Rajya Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill and returned the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill.
  • The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill allows the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) to finalize the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for specific merchant transaction categories.

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

6/10

Jammu border demographic study committee

  • The Union Home Ministry has constituted a High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC) to study demographic shifts in border areas of Jammu.
  • The committee is chaired by former Supreme Court judge Justice Prakash Prabhakar Naolekar (retd).

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

6/10

Telangana electoral rolls revision

  • Telangana is currently undergoing a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of its electoral rolls.
  • The enumeration phase of the SIR concluded on August 10, following two extensions.

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

6/10

Punjab Assembly Bills passage

  • The Punjab State Assembly passed nine Bills in a single day during the final session of the House.
  • The legislation covered diverse sectors including education, infrastructure, taxation, and employment.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Lakshmi Yojana three-child limit

  • Lakshmi Yojana provides a monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 to women beneficiaries.
  • The scheme is applicable to women in the age group of 21 to 60 years.

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

6/10

Child Beggar-Free Delhi campaign

  • The 'Child Beggar-Free Delhi' campaign was announced on August 8 to address child homelessness and begging.
  • A survey conducted by the Special Police Unit for Women and Children (SPUWAC) from July 1 to July 31 identified approximately 2,500 homeless children.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Airport-airline cross ownership waiver request

  • The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has received a formal request seeking a waiver of existing provisions that restrict cross-ownership between airport operators and airlines.
  • Current concession agreements for Delhi and Mumbai airports limit aggregate airline ownership in the airport operator to 10%.

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

5/10

LPG under-recovery narrowing

  • Under-recovery on domestic LPG cylinders for state-owned Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) decreased to approximately ₹188 per cylinder in August.
  • The under-recovery figure has shown a downward trend, dropping from over ₹700 per cylinder in June to ₹500 in July, and further to ₹188 in August.

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

5/10

IPO valuation discipline

  • IPO valuations have moderated to more disciplined levels in H1 2026 due to market volatility caused by geopolitical uncertainties.
  • Investors are prioritizing companies with strong fundamentals and clear earnings visibility over aggressively priced IPOs.

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

5/10

Google AI deepfake satellite images

  • Google launched an AI feature in Google Earth in late July allowing users to generate custom imagery over existing satellite maps.
  • The feature, powered by 'Nano Banana' technology, was intended for educational, architectural, and creative use cases.

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

5/10

World Lion Day quiz

  • World Lion Day is observed annually on August 10.
  • The Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo leo) is the subspecies found in India.

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

5/10

Editorial: Personality cults in democracy

  • Jawaharlal Nehru's 1937 essay 'The Rashtrapati' (written under the pseudonym 'Chanakya') warned against the dangers of personality cults and 'Caesarism' in a nascent democracy.
  • Nehru argued that hero-worship leads to a 'stunted' democracy, where citizens lose the habits of scepticism, argument, and participation.

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

5/10

Editorial: English language in India

  • The debate over English as an indigenous language in India is often a false binary; the future lies in nurturing multilingualism rather than choosing one language over another.
  • English was introduced during British colonialism for administration and commerce but has been appropriated and transformed by Indians to serve national aspirations.

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

5/10

Editorial: Relevance of international law

  • International law is defined by rules and legal principles based on consensus, rather than power alone.
  • UN Secretary-General António Guterres stated in July 2026 that international law is under pressure but will prevail.

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

5/10

Expansion of e-visa entry points

  • The Union Home Ministry has expanded the e-visa regime by adding 11 new international entry points.
  • The expansion includes two airports (Bhopal and Tirupati) and nine land ports (Agartala, Darranga, Gede, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Jaigaon, Dawki, Moreh, and Attari).

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

5/10

Peria Puranam and Nayanmars

  • Peria Puranam was composed by Sekkizhaar, the Chief Minister of Kulothunga Chola II.
  • The work documents the lives of 63 Nayanmars (Saivite saints).

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

5/10

Bihar police action against students

  • Allegations of excessive use of force by state police against student protesters in Bihar.
  • Reported incidents include midnight raids and arrests of students.

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

5/10

Pellet gun injuries in student protests

  • RTI responses from Lady Hardinge Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital confirm at least 10 individuals sustained pellet injuries during a protest march in New Delhi on July 20.
  • Lady Hardinge Medical College reported nine pellet injury cases; Safdarjung Hospital reported one.

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

5/10

Jharkhand political developments

  • Protests by students in Jharkhand regarding alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission and Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission.
  • Protests have persisted for over 17 days, with reports of students falling ill during the agitation.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 84-day story

5/10

Karnataka EV charging infrastructure

  • Karnataka ranks second in India for EV charging infrastructure with 6,805 stations as of July 29, 2024.
  • Maharashtra leads the nation with 6,985 charging stations.

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

5/10

Custodial death of TMC worker in West Bengal

  • Custodial death of a citizen reported in Halisahar, North 24 Parganas, West Bengal.
  • State government initiated a magistrate-level investigation into the custodial death as per established protocol.

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

5/10

Manipur government talks with UNC

  • The Manipur government and the United Naga Council (UNC) held an initial round of talks in Senapati district to address ongoing ethnic tensions.
  • The UNC has presented a four-point charter of demands, including the abrogation of the Suspension of Operations (SoO) pact with Kuki militant groups.

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

5/10

Faridabad manhole death incident

  • Incident occurred in Faridabad’s Sector 25 where two sanitation workers entered a manhole outside a factory.
  • One worker (34) died on the spot; another (37) was critically injured.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Wazirabad Water Supply Improvement Project

  • The Wazirabad Water Supply Improvement Project has received 'in-principle' approval from a Union Finance Ministry committee.
  • The project cost is estimated at ₹2,574 crore.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

MCD stray cattle issue

  • The presence of stray cattle on urban roads is identified as a significant public safety and traffic management issue.
  • Unauthorised dairy operations, particularly the abandonment of cattle after milking, are cited as a primary cause for the stray cattle menace.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Jharkhand recruitment exam protests

  • Thousands of job aspirants in Jharkhand are protesting against alleged irregularities in state-level recruitment examinations, including the JSSC-CGL.
  • The protests have entered their 17th day, with demonstrators demanding the cancellation of specific exams and a CBI investigation into the recruitment process.

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

4/10

Shark data for hurricane prediction

  • University of Delaware researchers are utilizing sharks as mobile, near-real-time ocean-data observers to improve hurricane intensity predictions.
  • Sharks are equipped with CTD (Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth) tags attached to their dorsal fins.

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

4/10

European heatwave

  • Multiple European nations are experiencing a recurring summer heatwave.
  • Extreme heat warnings have been issued for parts of Britain and France.

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

4/10

Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact

  • A new defence pact has been signed involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkiye.
  • The Iranian Foreign Ministry has interpreted this pact as a shift in regional perception regarding the United States.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 9-day story

4/10

Taiwan internet throttling war exercise

  • Taiwan conducted its first-ever internet 'throttling' drill during the annual 10-day Han Kuang war exercises.
  • The drill took place in the central metropolis of Taichung to simulate communication disruption during a potential Chinese invasion or natural disaster.

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

4/10

Purvah Green Power solar deal

  • Purvah Green Power Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group (RPSG) and renewable platform of CESC Ltd., has signed an agreement to acquire a 1.4 GWp solar portfolio.
  • The seller is ReNew Solar Power Pvt. Ltd.

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

4/10

Life insurers' new business premium growth

  • Life insurers' new business premium (NBP) grew by 20% in July, reaching ₹47,004.84 crore.
  • LIC, the state-owned insurer, recorded a 23% increase in NBP, totaling ₹27,993.61 crore.

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

4/10

IIT course selection trends

  • IIT course selection is primarily driven by perceived job market prospects rather than individual aptitude or academic interest.
  • Student assessments of job opportunities are often based on inaccurate perceptions.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Bengaluru hotel murder-suicide case

  • Incident: A 40-year-old man allegedly strangled his two minor daughters and attempted suicide at a hotel in Bengaluru.
  • Context: Police recovered a note citing marital disputes as the motive for the crime.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Bidadi Township Project controversy

  • The Bidadi Township Project involves ongoing land acquisition processes affecting local farmers.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of compensation provided to farmers for land acquired for the township.

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

4/10

Tripura surrendered militants protest

  • Two groups of surrendered militants in Tripura, the Joint Action Rehabilitation Committee and the Joint Action Committee, planned a blockade of national highways and railways for August 13.
  • The protest was called off following formal assurances from the Tripura State government to address the grievances of the surrendered militants.

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

4/10

Delhi government school vacancies

  • A total of 828 posts for principals and vice-principals are currently vacant in Delhi government schools.
  • The vacancy breakdown includes 124 principal posts and 704 vice-principal posts.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Independence Day security preparations

  • Security deployment for Independence Day includes 15,000-20,000 personnel from Delhi Police, Rapid Action Force, and Border Security Force.
  • Technological surveillance measures include over 1,000 CCTVs, number-plate recognition systems, three facial recognition systems, and anti-drone systems.

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

4/10

Air India flight technical failure incident

  • Incident: Air India flight AI 2379 (Airbus A320neo) from Phuket to Delhi on August 4 experienced a 300-foot altitude loss.
  • Technical Sequence: The event was preceded by a cascade of failures in hydraulic and flight-control systems at cruising altitude.

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

4/10

Tamil Nadu State Song resolution

  • The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution mandating the rendition of the state song, 'Tamil Thai Vazhthu', before the commencement of events in all educational, government, and public institutions.
  • The song is derived from 'Manonmaniam', written by Manonmaniam Sundaranar in 1891.

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

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