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22 August 2026

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8/10

Government mobile phone manufacturing scheme

  • MeitY notified the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) to incentivize domestic assembly and local value addition.
  • Scheme budget: ₹62,500 crore, running through 2030-31.

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

8/10

PFRDA on retirement income replacement

  • India's retirement-income replacement rate is currently 35-40%, significantly lower than the global benchmark of approximately 60%.
  • PFRDA aims to expand coverage under the National Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) to 30 crore people over the next 4-5 years.

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

8/10

Tamil Nadu stand on Lok Sabha delimitation

  • The debate centers on the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies and the potential impact on the representation of southern states.
  • Current demand from Tamil Nadu political stakeholders is for a continued freeze on the total number of Lok Sabha seats (currently 543).

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

8/10

Trade unions on SC industry definition judgment

  • A nine-judge Supreme Court Bench ruled that the 1978 definition of 'industry' is not applicable to the Industrial Relations (IR) Code.
  • Trade unions argue that the judgment shifts focus from the nature of work to the institutional status of the employer.

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

8/10

Supreme Court on MGNREGA

  • The Supreme Court bench, led by CJI Surya Kant, characterized the repealed MGNREGA as a salutary, effective, and pan-India scheme that was neither a freebie nor exploitative.
  • The successor legislation, the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G Act), has replaced the demand-driven, rights-based framework of MGNREGA with a centrally controlled model.

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

7/10

Government subsidy for polysilicon manufacturing

  • The Union Ministry of New and Renewable Energy aims to add 30 gigawatts (GW) of polysilicon manufacturing capacity by 2030.
  • A subsidy scheme is currently under development to support domestic polysilicon and metallurgical grade silicon manufacturing.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Editorials on education, trade, noise, and surveillance

  • UDISE+ 2025-26 report covers 1.47 million schools, 240 million students, and 10.2 million teachers.
  • National Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) by social group: OBC (49%), General (27%), SC (17%), ST (10%).

2 min · 4 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Congress criticism of Great Nicobar project

  • The Great Nicobar project faces significant opposition regarding its potential ecological impact on the island's ecosystem.
  • The local Tribal Council of Great Nicobar Island has formally expressed opposition to the proposed developmental project.

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

7/10

NGT notice on Ganga floodplain rules

  • The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued a notice to the Centre regarding an amendment to the River Ganga (Rejuvenation, Protection and Management) Authorities Order, 2016.
  • The amendment modifies the definition of 'floodplain' and removes the 'construction-free zone' designation previously established.

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

7/10

SC trims law practice requirement for judicial service

  • The Supreme Court modified its May 2025 judgment regarding eligibility for entry into the judicial service.
  • The mandatory legal practice requirement for judicial service applicants was reduced from three years to one year.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

DDA land pooling and town planning schemes

  • DDA introduced Town Planning Schemes (TPS) under the Master Plan for Delhi-2047 to mandate land pooling.
  • TPS aims to address challenges in areas where landowners fail to form voluntary consortia, particularly in pockets smaller than 20 hectares.

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

7/10

Sugar price hike and ethanol blending policy

  • Sugar prices have risen significantly in India, with the national average reaching ₹58.23 per kg.
  • States most affected by price hikes include Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, and Punjab.

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

7/10

FDI projects under revised framework

  • The Ministry of Commerce and Industry reported 29 FDI projects worth ₹4,895.65 crore under a revised investment framework.
  • The revised framework, an amendment to Press Note 3 of 2020, allows firms with up to 10% ownership from land-border countries (LBCs) to invest via the automatic route.

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

6/10

PNGRB authorizes LPG pipeline infrastructure

  • The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB) has authorized the development of approximately 1,800 km of LPG pipeline infrastructure.
  • The project involves a total estimated capital investment of ₹7,000 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

SEBI advertisement code for online bond platforms

  • SEBI has released a consultation paper proposing an advertisement code for Online Bond Platform Providers (OBPPs).
  • The objective of the proposed code is to enhance investor awareness and ensure communications are fair, balanced, and conducive to informed investment decisions.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

IRDAI curbs on Pramerica and Edelweiss

  • IRDAI has imposed a six-month ban on Pramerica Life Insurance and Edelweiss Life Insurance regarding the opening of new places of business.
  • The regulatory action was taken due to non-compliance with Expenses of Management (EoM) limits for the financial year 2024-25.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

New tariff formula for Bengaluru airport

  • AERA (Airports Economic Regulatory Authority) implemented a new tariff formula for Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, for the fourth five-year cycle (Sept 2026–March 2031).
  • The new formula, 'incremental Aggregate Revenue Requirement', shifts from pre-funding future projects to a 'user-pay' principle.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

NCSK grievance line for sanitation workers

  • The National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) is set to launch a missed call facility for grievance registration.
  • The facility is scheduled to be inaugurated on the NCSK foundation day, August 23.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Reservation Hatao Andolan protest

  • Reservation Hatao Andolan (RHA) protesters gathered at Jantar Mantar demanding an overhaul of the current reservation system.
  • Key demands include shifting reservation criteria from socio-economic categories to income-based criteria and implementing a 'one family, one reservation' policy.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Teachers on Census duty

  • The Calcutta High Court ruled that teachers assigned to Census duty are considered to be on official school duty.
  • The Court held that teachers cannot refuse Census assignments as the exercise is conducted in the national interest.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

BRICS Science and Technology Ministerial Meeting

  • The 14th BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Ministerial Meeting was held in Chennai.
  • India's theme for its upcoming 2026 BRICS Presidency is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.

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

6/10

Rafikul Biswas's ordeal regarding citizenship

  • Case of Rafikul Biswas highlights challenges in citizenship verification and the potential for administrative overreach.
  • The High Court of Karnataka ruled that an EPIC (voter card) issued following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in West Bengal is considered a genuine document.

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

6/10

Rajasthan Assembly UCC Bill protests

  • The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly witnessed disruptions during the Monsoon Session, leading to multiple adjournments and the eventual adjournment sine die.
  • Disruptions prevented the conduct of Question Hour and affected Zero Hour proceedings.

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

6/10

Delhi industrial pollution control campaign

  • Delhi government conducted 2,011 industrial unit inspections between January and July.
  • 33 industrial units issued closure orders; 44 units penalized with environmental compensation.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

US-Iran tensions and sanctions

  • The United States has announced plans to impose new, severe financial sanctions on Iran, described as the toughest in history, aimed at destabilizing the Iranian leadership.
  • The U.S. Treasury has warned that any nation providing economic support or a 'lifeline' to Iran will face economic consequences.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 54-day story

5/10

Amit Shah and Rajnath Singh on Vande Mataram

  • Union Home Minister and Defence Minister have emphasized the significance of Vande Mataram as a symbol of cultural nationalism in India.
  • The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026, has been highlighted as a legislative development concerning national symbols.

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

5/10

Saurav Das plea on privacy and address disclosure

  • Saurav Das filed a petition in the Delhi High Court regarding the unauthorized public disclosure of his residential address and personal details.
  • The petitioner alleges that his privacy, dignity, and security have been violated by the dissemination of his background, parental details, and sexuality.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Hijacking of Indian vessels by pirates

  • Two commercial vessels hijacked: M.T. Sibu 1 (Eritrea-flagged) and M/V LUTUF (Cameroon-flagged).
  • Total of 22 Indian nationals involved in the incidents.

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

5/10

CBI seeks prosecution of Karnataka Minister

  • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has requested the Governor of Karnataka to grant sanction for the prosecution of a state cabinet minister.
  • The request follows an investigation into the Valmiki Corporation scam.

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

5/10

Centre denies Telangana CM's US visit

  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is the nodal authority for granting political clearance for foreign visits by State Chief Ministers.
  • The Telangana Chief Minister's request for a dual-country official visit (U.K. and U.S.) was partially approved, with the U.S. leg denied.

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

5/10

Tamil Nadu-Kerala construction material transport

  • The Tamil Nadu government is reviewing restrictions on the inter-state transportation of construction materials, specifically rough stones and aggregates, to Kerala.
  • The decision to regulate these materials was initially taken by Tamil Nadu to ensure sufficient supply for domestic demand within the state.

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

5/10

Pune tribal students' hunger strike

  • Tribal students at the Government Tribal Hostel in Manjari, Pune, are on an indefinite hunger strike protesting against recent government administrative guidelines.
  • Key demands include the withdrawal of the August 5 government resolution imposing age restrictions and academic break conditions for hostel residents.

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

5/10

Gujarat spurious liquor tragedy

  • Location: Bhavnagar district, Gujarat.
  • Incident: Consumption of spurious liquor containing methanol, a highly toxic substance.

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

5/10

Opposition criticism of UP school infrastructure

  • Recent student-led protests in Uttar Pradesh highlight concerns regarding inadequate school infrastructure and teacher shortages.
  • The State Education Department issued a 14-point checklist for approximately 40,000 basic and secondary schools, focusing on facilities like drinking water and electricity.

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

5/10

Madrasa students' aspirations in Muzaffarnagar

  • Vision International Academy in Phulat, Muzaffarnagar, is implementing a bridge course for madrasa students (Huffaz) to integrate traditional spiritual education with modern science, mathematics, and humanities.
  • The initiative aims to leverage the high memorisation capacity and IQ of madrasa students to prepare them for competitive examinations and mainstream career paths.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

H1N1 influenza preparedness in Delhi

  • H1N1 influenza cases in Delhi have reached 1,777, with 114 new cases reported in a single day.
  • No fatalities have been reported in the current surge.

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

5/10

Rahul Gandhi's protest over pellet gun victim

  • A 19-year-old student sustained severe eye injuries from pellet guns during a protest on July 20.
  • The FIR was registered under Sections 118(1) and 125 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

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

5/10

CJP activists attacked during school inspection

  • A civil society group's 'School Thik Karo' campaign aimed at inspecting government school infrastructure faced violent resistance in Rajasthan.
  • The incident highlights a conflict between public oversight of educational infrastructure and state-imposed restrictions on school access.

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

4/10

Weekend features: Art, Cinema, and Lifestyle

  • Art Deco architecture: Emerged in Paris in 1925, characterized by geometric patterns, vertical lines, symmetry, and the use of reinforced concrete and steel.
  • Streamline Moderne: A North American variant of Art Deco featuring curved corners and horizontal lines, influenced by industrial design like ships and aviation.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Pakistan Army chief on Balochistan militants

  • Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir has characterized militants in Balochistan as 'foreign-sponsored proxies' intended to destabilize the province.
  • The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) is identified as an outlawed separatist group seeking independence for the mineral-rich province.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Tata Motors price hike

  • Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. (TMPV) announced a price hike of up to ₹25,000 effective from September 1.
  • The price adjustment applies across the company's entire vehicle portfolio, including internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric vehicles (EVs).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Journalists' unions condemn raids on Ravi Nair

  • The Delhi Union of Journalists (DUJ) and the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ) have issued a joint statement condemning police searches at the premises of a journalist.
  • The searches were conducted by Gujarat police in Delhi and Kerala following an FIR related to a report published in the Washington Post.

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

4/10

Resumption of Imphal-Guwahati bus service

  • Imphal-Guwahati bus service via Dimapur (Nagaland) resumed after a three-year suspension.
  • The service operates along National Highway 2, which serves as a primary lifeline for Manipur.

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

4/10

Government denies grace marks in CBSE OSM row

  • The Union government has rejected the demand for grace marks for students affected by discrepancies in the CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for 2026 Class 12 examinations.
  • CBSE provided a one-week window for re-evaluation, during which 1.68 lakh students applied for mark revisions.

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

4/10

Jharkhand HC stays JSSC-CGL recruitment cancellation

  • Jharkhand High Court has stayed the state government's notification cancelling recruitment for the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination.
  • The Court also stayed the cancellation of appointments for Child Development Project Officers (CDPOs) in the state.

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

4/10

National Teachers Awards 2026

  • President of India to confer National Teachers Awards on September 5 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.
  • A total of 48 school teachers have been selected for the 2026 awards.

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

4/10

Rescue of bonded tribal workers in AP

  • 40 tribal workers, including two minors, rescued from bonded labour in Sri Sathya Sai district, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Workers were trafficked from Koshimbale village, Nizampur taluka, Raigad district, Maharashtra.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Witness threat in Prajwal Revanna rape case

  • A witness in a high-profile criminal case involving a former legislator has reported receiving threats from supporters of the accused outside the court premises.
  • The Special Court of Sessions, designated for cases involving current and former MPs and MLAs, has taken cognizance of the witness intimidation claim.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

ED raids in Vivekananda Reddy murder case

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted simultaneous raids in Pulivendula and Hyderabad regarding the murder case of former MP Y.S. Vivekananda Reddy.
  • Searches were conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Controversy over MISA play on Emergency

  • The play 'MISA' depicts the life and custodial experiences of activist Snehalatha Reddy during the 1975 Emergency.
  • Snehalatha Reddy was arrested on May 2, 1976, under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Assam-Meghalaya border traffic blockade

  • Ongoing traffic blockade on the Guwahati-Shillong road affecting movement of passengers and goods between Assam and Meghalaya.
  • Blockade initiated by Assam cab operators following attacks on Assam-registered vehicles during a Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) rally in Shillong on August 19.

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

4/10

Attack on GTB Hospital staff

  • Incident occurred at the newly shifted emergency facility of Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital.
  • Attendants of a road accident victim (referred from Lok Nayak Hospital) allegedly attacked doctors, nurses, and staff.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

DU direct PhD eligibility for FYUP graduates

  • Delhi University (DU) has introduced a special provision for the 2026-27 academic session allowing direct PhD admission for the first batch of Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP) graduates.
  • Eligibility criteria: Minimum CGPA of 7.5 for general category students and 7.0 for Scheduled Caste (SC) and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students.

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

4/10

Building collapse during demolition in Karol Bagh

  • Incident: A three-storey residential building collapsed during demolition in Regarpura, Karol Bagh, Delhi.
  • Casualties: One labourer deceased, three injured (one in critical condition).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Ram Temple construction committee authority

  • Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (SRJTKT) was constituted by the Union government following the Supreme Court verdict on the Ram Janmabhoomi dispute.
  • The trust comprises 15 trustees.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 28-day story

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