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24 August 2026

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9/10

Female Labour Force Participation Trends

  • Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) 2025 data indicates a rise in the overall Female Labour Force Participation Rate (FLFPR) for those aged 15 and above from 30% in 2019-20 to 40% in 2025.
  • Rural FLFPR increased from 33% to 45.9% between 2019-20 and 2025, while urban FLFPR rose from 23.3% to 27.7%.

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

9/10

Women's Reservation Act Implementation

  • The Women's Reservation Act, 2023, aims to provide 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha.
  • A government proposal in April 2026 sought to link the implementation of women's reservation to the delimitation of Lok Sabha constituencies.

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

8/10

Supreme Court Triple Test Judgment

  • The Supreme Court's nine-judge Bench reviewed the 'Triple Test' established in the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) vs A. Rajappa case.
  • The Triple Test defines an 'industry' under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes (ID) Act, 1947, based on three conditions: systematic activity, employer-employee cooperation, and production/distribution of goods/services for human wants (excluding purely religious/spiritual activities).

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

7/10

India's Space Re-entry Regulations

  • IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre) has released India's first guidelines on planned re-entry of space objects.
  • The guidelines define 'planned re-entry' as objects designed to survive re-entry or intentionally controlled toward a specific landing/impact area.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Social Media Regulation for Minors

  • Global trend: Countries like Australia and the UK are proposing or implementing bans on social media for minors to address safety concerns.
  • Risks identified: Exposure to manipulation, addiction, bullying, and harmful content.

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

7/10

AI Tutors in Indian Education

  • India's test-preparation market is valued at $14.8 billion in FY26, projected to reach $23-$26 billion by FY30.
  • Approximately 27%-30% of students in classes 9-12 (17-20 million students) participate in private coaching.

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

7/10

Core Industrial Sector Growth Slowdown

  • Index of Core Industries (ICI) growth slowed to 5.4% in July from 6% in June.
  • Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reached its lowest level since August 2021 due to weak domestic demand.

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

7/10

Space Start-ups Talent Hub

  • National Space Day is observed on August 23 to commemorate the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon in 2023.
  • The government aims to position India as a global hub for the space sector by leveraging cost competitiveness and domestic talent.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Mining near Kaziranga National Park

  • The Supreme Court-constituted Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has criticized the Assam government for failing to address illegal mining near the southern boundary of Kaziranga National Park (KNP).
  • The area in question includes the Parkup Pahar Range, a wildlife sanctuary and vital ecological corridor.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Bharatpur Dalit Attack Investigation

  • The Rajasthan High Court is reviewing a case in Bharatpur where an investigation into an attack on a Dalit family has been pending for 26 months.
  • The investigation has been transferred between six different investigating officers, including a Circle Officer and five Additional Superintendents of Police.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Waqf Law Controversy in Kerala

  • The Waqf Board is a statutory body tasked with the administration and management of Waqf properties.
  • A legal debate has emerged regarding the composition of the Waqf Board, specifically the inclusion of non-Muslim members.

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

7/10

Vande Mataram Political Discourse

  • Vande Mataram was accorded equal status to the national anthem by a presidential statement on January 24, 1950, but it is not designated as a 'national song' in the Constitution.
  • The 1937 Indian National Congress resolution established the convention of singing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram to ensure secular imagery and avoid religious controversy.

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

7/10

Ajit Doval's visit to China

  • National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval is conducting the 25th round of Special Representatives (SRs) talks on the boundary question in Beijing.
  • The visit aims to address the boundary issue and review the broader bilateral relationship between India and China.

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

6/10

India Shipbuilding Industry Expansion

  • Defence Minister announced expansion projects for Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) in Kolkata (Kidderpore, Shalimar, Raichak) and Yantra India Ltd. (YIL) in Ishapore.
  • GRSE projects focus on enhancing shipbuilding and ship repair capabilities; YIL projects focus on metallurgical and precision manufacturing.

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

6/10

Kerala High Court Case on Cancer Medication

  • The Kerala High Court is hearing a case regarding the high cost of the breast cancer medication Ribociclib.
  • The original petition was filed by a patient diagnosed with HR Positive HER2-Negative Metastatic Breast Cancer.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Media Ethics and Literacy

  • N. Ram advocates for a return to core journalistic practices: ground reporting, investigative journalism, long-form, and explanatory writing to restore public trust.
  • Proposal to integrate media literacy into school curricula to improve critical evaluation of information.

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

6/10

Protest Surveillance Directive in Tamil Nadu

  • The State Platform for Common School System-Tamil Nadu (SPCSS-T.N.) has challenged a directive issued by the Chief Secretary regarding the surveillance of students and youth participating in protests.
  • The directive reportedly instructs colleges and universities to prevent students from participating in protests organized by specific political entities.

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

6/10

Lok Sabha Prorogation Delay

  • Prorogation formally terminates a session of the Lok Sabha, distinct from adjournment sine die.
  • Article 85(2) of the Constitution empowers the President to prorogue the House.

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

5/10

Barren-land Fallacy in Ecology

  • The barren-land fallacy is the misconception that land lacking tree cover is ecologically deficient and must be converted into forests.
  • Forests are only one type of ecosystem; others include grasslands, savannahs, scrublands, wetlands, and deserts.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

New US Sanctions on Iran

  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has dismissed the threat of new U.S. sanctions as a sign of desperation, asserting that such measures will fail to defeat Tehran.
  • U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has signaled the intent to impose what are described as the 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran.

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

5/10

Consumer Awareness in Insurance Markets

  • Informed consumer decision-making is a key indicator of mature insurance markets.
  • Digital platforms facilitate comparison-led purchasing, leading to better alignment with individual needs.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

AI in Viral Genome Design

  • Researchers at Stanford University and the Arc Institute used AI (Evo 1 and Evo 2 models) to design complete genomes of bacteriophages.
  • Out of 285 AI-generated designs synthesized in the lab, 16 produced functioning phages, some of which overcame bacterial resistance that defeated the original X174 virus.

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

5/10

Assam Earth Observation Satellite Project

  • Assam government is in the final stage of selecting a private sector partner to launch an earth observation satellite.
  • The project is being implemented under the 'DBLOTT' model: Design, Build, Launch, Operate, Train, and Transfer.

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

5/10

Ranchi Protest Guidelines

  • Ranchi administration has mandated prior permission for all public protests, rallies, and demonstrations.
  • Organisers must submit details including the proposed route, date, start and end times, and expected number of participants.

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

5/10

KPSC Recruitment Irregularities Probe

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) recruitment process.
  • The probe specifically focuses on the recruitment examination conducted for veterinary officers.

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

5/10

Adani Group Meeting with Karnataka CM

  • The Adani Group is the lowest bidder for the 17.1-km Bengaluru North-South twin tube tunnel road project.
  • The project is estimated to cost approximately ₹17,000 crore, with the Adani Group's bid reported at over ₹22,000 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Perungudi Lake Restoration

  • Perungudi Lake is experiencing a rapid spread of invasive water hyacinth, which was absent for nearly a decade.
  • Water hyacinth proliferation is linked to contaminated water, leading to restricted water movement, increased stagnation, and reduced oxygen levels.

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

4/10

Indonesian Forest Fire Arrests

  • Indonesian authorities have arrested 72 individuals suspected of initiating forest and land fires.
  • The arrests are linked to 89 ongoing investigations into forest and land fire cases.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

World Humanoid Robot Games Records

  • The World Humanoid Robot Games were held in Beijing.
  • A Chinese humanoid robot completed a 100-metre sprint in 9.39 seconds, surpassing the human world record of 9.58 seconds held by Usain Bolt.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Performance of Large-cap Active Funds

  • According to the 2025 SPIVA report, nearly 75% of large-cap active funds underperformed their blended benchmark over a 10-year period.
  • Alpha is defined as the excess return of a portfolio over its benchmark, determined by a combination of skill and luck.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Bond Laddering Strategy

  • Bond laddering is a strategy of staggering bond maturities to create a rolling cycle of cash flow.
  • It functions as a form of time diversification, preventing the need to unlock an entire investment at once.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Scroll Fatigue and Digital Habits

  • Scroll fatigue is a mental condition resulting from prolonged engagement with digital content on social media and electronic devices.
  • The condition is characterized by cognitive strain caused by rapid information processing and frequent, high-speed decision-making during digital consumption.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Women in Translation Quiz

  • August is designated as 'Women in Translation' month to highlight the contribution of female novelists and their translators to global literature.
  • Key literary figures mentioned include: Rieko Matsuura (Akutagawa Prize winner), Olga Tokarczuk (Man Booker International Prize 2018 winner), Elena Ferrante (International Booker Prize 2016 nominee), K.R. Meera (Malayalam author of Hangwoman), and Mahasweta Devi (translated by Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak).

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Jat vs Non-Jat Political Fault Line in Haryana

  • The Jat versus non-Jat political divide remains a significant feature of electoral dynamics in Haryana.
  • Political discourse in the state often centers on the influence of specific communities in government recruitment processes.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Profanation as Political Language

  • Giorgio Agamben defines profanation as the transfer of objects, places, or languages from a sacred or restricted sphere to common, ordinary use.
  • Institutions like religion, state, and political ideology act as agents that create 'sacred' spheres, removing items from public access.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Discourse on Surya

  • Surya is identified in ancient texts as the origin of all life (Bhutadih) and the sustainer of the world (Bhutashraya).
  • The deity is associated with multiple cosmic roles, including time (kaala), death (mrityu), and the creator (tvashta).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

West Bengal College Governing Bodies Appointments

  • The West Bengal Higher Education Department has appointed MLAs and MPs as presidents of governing bodies in over 200 government-aided colleges.
  • A total of 247 state-run colleges have received new governing body presidents.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

CBI Case against former DGCA Official

  • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against a former Director of Flying Training at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA).
  • The allegations involve the abuse of official position to extend undue favours to specific flying training organisations.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Gujarat Hooch Tragedy

  • Gujarat hooch tragedy occurred in Bhavnagar district.
  • Death toll has reached 13 as of Sunday.

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

4/10

Kerala Welfare Pension Disbursement

  • The Kerala government has authorized the release of ₹32 crore for the disbursement of welfare pensions to non-resident Keralites.
  • The 'pravasi' welfare pension scheme provides financial assistance to Keralites working abroad and those working in other Indian states or returnees.

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

4/10

Academic Assessment and Learning

  • Traditional academic assessment in India is heavily focused on marks and grades, often neglecting contextual learning.
  • Modern learners increasingly demand assessments that offer immediate financial or socio-economic utility.

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

4/10

SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship

  • SBI Platinum Jubilee Asha Scholarship: Initiative by SBI Foundation for Indian students from Class 9 to PG level.
  • Eligibility for SBI scholarship: 75% marks or 7.9 CGPA (10% relaxation for SC/ST); annual family income limit of ₹300,000 for school students and ₹600,000 for others.

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

4/10

Nilgiris Tiger Conflict

  • Two fatalities reported in O’Valley, Gudalur, Nilgiris district due to tiger attacks.
  • Forest Department is currently attempting to identify the specific tiger involved in the incidents.

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

4/10

Archaeological Excavations in Tenkasi

  • Archaeological excavation by the Tamil Nadu State Department of Archaeology (TNSDA) at Malayadipatti village, Tenkasi district.
  • Discovery of a hero stone inscription dating back to the 5th Century.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Iyal Award for C. Selvam

  • C. Selvam, a life convict, awarded the Iyal Award for non-fiction by the Canada-based Tamil Literary Garden for his memoir 'Oru Thooku Kaithiyin Vaakumoolam'.
  • The memoir chronicles life behind bars and advocates for prison reforms.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Evolution of Food Culture in Chennai

  • Evolution of food culture in Chennai: Shift from home-cooked meals in tiffin carriers to a reliance on restaurants, cafes, food-delivery apps, and subscription kitchens.
  • Historical context: In the 1960s and 70s, eating out was an occasional affair; limited options existed, and the city was considered conservative regarding dining habits.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Chennai Weather and Rainfall

  • Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC), Chennai, forecast rain due to convective activity through Tuesday.
  • Significant rainfall recorded on Sunday between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. across various locations including Anna Nagar West (48.3 mm), Kasimedu (42.4 mm), Valasaravakkam (41.4 mm), and Okkiam Thoraipakkam (39.6 mm).

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

4/10

Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding

  • Iran and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in mid-June to initiate a 60-day period for diplomatic talks.
  • The primary objectives of the MoU were to end the ongoing war, which commenced in February following U.S. and Israeli strikes, and to reach an accord on Iran's nuclear programme.

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

4/10

Chennai Airport Infrastructure Projects

  • The Tamil Nadu government is evaluating alternative locations for a second airport in Chennai, moving away from the previously proposed Parandur site.
  • Previous administrative progress on the Parandur project included the acquisition of 1,700 acres of land, along with site clearance and in-principle approval.

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

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