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25 August 2026

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9/10

Youth unemployment crisis

  • PLFS 2025 reports 14.8% unemployment among 18-29 year-olds.
  • Unemployment rate for tertiary-educated youth is 29.4%.

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

9/10

Simultaneous elections debate

  • The Joint Committee of Parliament (JPC) is currently examining the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
  • The proposed legislation aims to implement the 'One Nation, One Election' framework to synchronise Lok Sabha and State Assembly elections.

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

8/10

UPI decade anniversary

  • Unified Payments Interface (UPI) was launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on August 25, 2016.
  • UPI has completed 10 years of operation as of August 2026.

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

8/10

FDI relaxations and investment

  • Press Note 3 (April 2020) mandated government approval for all FDI from countries sharing a land border with India (Pakistan, China, Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan).
  • The policy was originally introduced to prevent opportunistic takeovers of Indian firms during the COVID-19 pandemic, rather than as a direct response to border tensions.

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

8/10

Supreme Court judgment on 'industry' definition

  • On August 20, 2026, a nine-judge Supreme Court Bench delivered a judgment regarding the definition of 'industry' under Section 2(j) of the Industrial Disputes (ID) Act, 1947.
  • The reference originated from State of U.P. vs Jai Bir Singh (2005), which questioned the 1978 Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board (BWSSB) vs A. Rajappa judgment.

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

8/10

Debate on ISRO privatisation

  • Government strategy for the space sector involves scaling up operations to target a $44-billion space economy.
  • ISRO is shifting focus toward frontier missions including Gaganyaan, Chandrayaan-4, Bharatiya Antariksh Station, and missions to the Moon, Venus, and Mars.

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

7/10

El Niño weather forecast

  • El Niño is a natural climate oscillation occurring every two to seven years, characterized by warming sea surface temperatures in the tropical eastern Pacific.
  • The phenomenon triggers global changes in wind patterns, atmospheric pressure, and rainfall, while increasing global average temperatures.

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

7/10

SEBI IT Resilience Index

  • SEBI has introduced the Information Technology Resilience Index (ITRI) for Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs).
  • MIIs covered include stock exchanges and depositories.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Airport privatisation round

  • The Public Private Partnership Appraisal Committee (PPPAC) has granted in-principle approval for the third round of airport privatisation.
  • The proposal covers 11 airports across five geographical bundles: Amritsar and Kangra; Varanasi, Gaya and Kushinagar; Bhubaneswar and Hubballi; Raipur and Aurangabad; and Tiruchirappalli and Tirupati.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

People’s Plan Campaign 30th anniversary

  • The People’s Plan Campaign (PPC) in Kerala, launched on August 17, 1996, completed 30 years of operation.
  • PPC is rooted in the 'Gram Swaraj' concept and supported by the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Privacy concerns with smart glasses

  • Smart glasses integrate cameras, microphones, and speakers into eyewear to enable voice-commanded calls, messaging, and recording.
  • Privacy concerns arise from the inconspicuous nature of these devices, making it difficult for subjects to know when they are being recorded.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Electoral roll deletion allegations

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) conducts Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to maintain accuracy.
  • Form 7 is the official mechanism for objecting to an existing name or requesting deletion from electoral rolls due to death, shifting, or ineligibility.

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

7/10

Lifting of wheat export ban

  • Government of India has lifted the ban on the export of wheat and wheat products with immediate effect.
  • The policy shift aims to support farmers' income in response to depressed domestic wheat prices.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Congress criticism of Modi government

  • NITI Aayog report 'Reimagining skilling for Viksit Bharat@2047' highlights the need for subsidised training and alignment of skills with local demand.
  • Periodic Labour Force Survey (July) data indicates youth unemployment at 15.6%, rising to 19.5% among young women.

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

7/10

Election Commission on electoral transparency

  • The Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) stated that Indian elections are conducted under a concurrent audit system involving political parties, candidates, and their representatives at every stage.
  • Electoral processes are governed strictly by the Constitution of India, statutory laws, and instructions issued by the Election Commission of India (ECI).

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

7/10

India-China border talks

  • The 25th round of talks between Special Representatives (SRs) of India and China on the boundary question is being held in Beijing.
  • The Indian delegation is led by National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, while the Chinese side is led by Foreign Minister Wang Yi.

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

7/10

Manipur Census 2027 concerns

  • Manipur is currently awaiting a decision from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs regarding the implementation of the Population Census 2027.
  • The first phase of the Census, the House Listing and Housing Census (HLO), was scheduled for September 1-30, 2027, but training for enumerators has been halted due to civil society protests.

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

7/10

National Security Strategies Conference-2026

  • National Security Strategies Conference-2026 (NSSC) held in a hybrid format in Delhi with over 850 participants.
  • Key focus areas: Counter-terrorism, intelligence fusion via Multi Agency Centres (MAC), narcotics control, and cybercrime policy frameworks.

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

7/10

Krishna River water sharing dispute

  • The Krishna River Management Board (KRMB) has restricted water usage from Srisailam and Nagarjunasagar reservoirs exclusively for drinking purposes, prohibiting irrigation use due to El Nino conditions and low inflows.
  • Srisailam storage is at 166.7 tmc ft (capacity 215.8 tmc ft); Nagarjunasagar storage is at 178.3 tmc ft (capacity 312 tmc ft).

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

7/10

US-India high-tech trade ties

  • U.S.-India bilateral trade goal: $500 billion by 2030 (Mission 500).
  • Key sectors for cooperation: Defense manufacturing, semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, technology, and space.

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

6/10

Rare disease patient data

  • Rare diseases require patient data for diagnostic biomarkers, disease progression modeling, and clinical trial design.
  • Conventional clinical trials are often unfeasible for rare diseases due to small participant pools and the inability to form control groups.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

US H-1B visa fee proposal

  • The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a new fee of $103,265 for all H-1B visa cap-subject applications.
  • The fee is intended as a standalone, additional charge separate from existing H-1B petition fees.

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

6/10

Domestic sugar price volatility

  • Centre permitted import of 10 lakh tonnes of raw sugar to cool domestic prices.
  • Domestic ex-mill sugar prices rose from ₹38-39/kg in October to a peak of ₹62/kg on August 21.

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

6/10

Road safety campaigns

  • Union Minister of Shipping and Transport advocates for sustained road safety education campaigns.
  • Proposed measures to reduce accidents include stricter enforcement against over-speeding, traffic violations, and driving under the influence.

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

6/10

Jharkhand civil services exam irregularities

  • The Supreme Court of India has issued a formal notice to the Government of Jharkhand and the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC).
  • The notice pertains to a petition seeking an independent, time-bound investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Combined Civil Services Preliminary Examination.

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

6/10

Medical device regulation amendments

  • The Union Health Ministry has proposed amendments to the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, to enhance ease of doing business.
  • Rule 44 amendment: Manufacturers outsourcing sterilisation to a licensed facility no longer require a separate loan licence for that activity.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Jaishankar-Putin meeting

  • External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss bilateral cooperation.
  • President Putin expressed intent to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.

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

6/10

Free breakfast scheme in Telangana schools

  • Telangana government has expanded its free breakfast scheme for government school students.
  • A new centralised community kitchen has been inaugurated in Manthani, Peddapalli district.

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

6/10

Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill

  • The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, has been introduced to amend existing park preservation laws.
  • The legislation permits the alienation of up to 5% of land designated as parks or gardens.

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

6/10

Tamil Nadu LPG reimbursement scheme

  • Annapoorani Super Six Scheme: Tamil Nadu government initiative to provide reimbursement for three domestic LPG cylinders annually.
  • Target beneficiaries: 1,30,16,104 families.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Telangana High Court on Kalyana Lakshmi schemes

  • The Telangana High Court is currently reviewing the constitutional validity of eight Government Orders (G.O.s) related to the Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak welfare schemes.
  • The schemes provide financial assistance to unmarried women from specific sections of society.

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

6/10

Telangana school infrastructure concerns

  • Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of inadequate infrastructure in government schools.
  • Reported issues include students attending classes under trees, in verandahs, and community buildings due to classroom shortages.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Formation of Telangana Standards Authority (TG SAFE)

  • Telangana Standards Authority for Food and Essential Drugs (TG SAFE) formed by merging the Food Safety department and the Drugs Control Administration (DCA).
  • Objective: Unified command structure for food and drug enforcement, addressing staff shortages, and improving complaint mechanisms.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Karnataka electoral rolls revision

  • Karnataka's draft electoral rolls published following a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.
  • Electorate size reduced to 4.46 crore after the removal of 1.07 crore names.

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

6/10

Telangana Chief Minister's US visit clearance

  • The Chief Minister of Telangana reported the denial of political clearance by the Union government for a proposed official visit to the United States.
  • The state government intended to promote the 'Telangana Rising 2047' initiative to attract foreign investments and foster partnerships with global educational and sports institutions.

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

5/10

US sanctions on Iran

  • The U.S. Treasury Department has announced a policy of 'economic asphyxiation' against Iran, aiming to sever its economic lifelines.
  • The strategy involves expanding secondary sanctions to target Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping sectors.

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

5/10

Flock surveillance cameras controversy

  • Flock is a US-based surveillance-as-a-service provider offering hardware like LPR cameras, video cameras, and drones.
  • The company operates in 49 US states, partnering with over 6,000 communities and thousands of law enforcement agencies.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

CBSE academic and administrative review

  • The Union Education Minister held a review meeting with the Department of School Education and Literacy regarding the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
  • The review focused on three core areas: academic processes, examination systems, and administrative functions.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Supreme Court on NEET-UG protest police assault

  • The Supreme Court has directed that complaints of sexual molestation against police personnel during the July 20 NEET-UG protests in New Delhi be handled by a High Powered Enquiry Committee.
  • A nodal officer, who must be a judicial officer, has been designated to receive these complaints directly from women protesters.

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

5/10

Delhi-NCR weather disruption

  • Heavy rainfall in North India, specifically the Delhi-NCR region, caused significant urban disruption.
  • Impacts included flight diversions (at least 15), delays, and cancellations at Delhi airport.

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

5/10

Rahul Gandhi on tribal hostel rules

  • Allegations of discriminatory and dehumanizing rules in tribal hostels in Maharashtra, including mandatory pregnancy tests for female students returning after long absences.
  • Reports of systemic deficiencies in tribal hostels, including lack of adequate food, poor sanitation, and insufficient medical care.

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

5/10

ICMR-NIN study on lead exposure

  • ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) researchers studied the impact of lead exposure on human neuronal cells.
  • Lead exposure disrupts the lysosomal system, which is responsible for waste-clearing and recycling in nerve cells.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

INCOIS advisory for fishermen

  • INCOIS (Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services) launched the Hilsa Fishery Advisory (HiFA) to assist fishermen in locating favourable fishing grounds.
  • HiFA utilizes machine learning algorithms to provide a three-day outlook on Hilsa availability, categorised into five levels: very low, low, medium, high, and very high.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Section 22A land grievances in Telangana

  • Section 22A of the Registration Act prohibits the registration of certain categories of land to prevent illegal transfers.
  • Telangana Revenue Department launched a toll-free grievance redressal mechanism for landowners affected by Section 22A listings.

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

5/10

Telangana political developments

  • Telangana government has prioritized the completion of pending land acquisition for irrigation projects, with assurances of immediate funding for rehabilitation, resettlement, and forest clearances.
  • The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana has faced criticism regarding the requirement for personal appearance of electors, with concerns raised about potential large-scale deletions of vulnerable groups.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

5/10

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) orientation programme

  • The Telangana School Education Department and Samagra Shiksha conducted a state-level orientation programme for 1,800 school complex headmasters.
  • The programme focused on Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) transformation through leadership, mentoring, and community partnership.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

LPG e-KYC deadline extension

  • The deadline for completing e-KYC for domestic LPG connections has been extended to August 31.
  • The e-KYC process involves Aadhaar-based biometric authentication.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Merger of polytechnic colleges with Young India Skill University

  • G.O. 97 (June 2026) proposes the merger of polytechnic colleges with the Young India Skill University (YISU).
  • Objectives of the merger: To bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements, and to foster convergence between polytechnic education and the skill development ecosystem.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Digital learning in Telangana schools

  • Telangana completed one year of a state-wide digital mathematics and science programme for Grades 6-12.
  • The initiative is a collaboration between the Department of School Education and Khan Academy.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Manipur ethnic violence

  • Recent ethnic violence in Manipur resulted in the injury of a CRPF sub-inspector and the burning of houses in Taphou Kuki (Kangpokpi district) and Taphou Naga (Senapati district) villages.
  • The incident involved an exchange of fire between two groups, leading to heightened security alerts in vulnerable areas.

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

5/10

Tamil Nadu airport project

  • Tamil Nadu government has officially cancelled the proposed second airport project at Parandur.
  • The decision follows concerns regarding the displacement of human settlements and the loss of agricultural land.

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

5/10

Maharashtra hospital fire

  • Incident: Fire at the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) of the District Women’s Hospital, Amravati, Maharashtra.
  • Casualties: Three newborns died; 36 infants were rescued.

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

4/10

UK support for Ukraine missiles

  • The United Kingdom has announced a commitment to assist Ukraine in the domestic production of long-range missiles.
  • The initiative involves the sharing of classified technical information regarding British components used in missile systems.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Houthi attack on Saudi oil tanker

  • Yemen-based Houthi rebels claimed a ballistic missile attack on a Saudi Arabian oil tanker in the Red Sea.
  • The incident occurred 63 nautical miles west of the Saudi city of Yanbu.

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

4/10

Mannar ecological concerns

  • Mannar district, Sri Lanka, is a focal point for renewable energy expansion due to high wind potential.
  • Local communities report environmental degradation, including recurring flash floods, coastline erosion, and disrupted natural drainage patterns attributed to land acquisition for wind farms.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Rakesh Gangwal donation to IIT Kanpur

  • Rakesh Gangwal, IIT Kanpur alumnus and IndiGo co-founder, pledged an additional ₹300 crore to the Gangwal School of Medical Sciences and Technology at IIT Kanpur.
  • This donation follows a previous contribution of ₹100 crore made in 2022.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

TCS acquisition of MHP

  • TCS to acquire MHP Management- und IT-Beratung GmbH from Porsche AG for an enterprise value of €320 million.
  • The acquisition is part of a broader €1.25 billion, five-year strategic partnership between TCS and Porsche.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Third Wave Coffee funding

  • Third Wave Coffee, a Bengaluru-based coffee and food firm, secured ₹408 crore in a recent funding round.
  • The funding round was led by existing investor WestBridge Capital, with participation from Creagis and various angel investors.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Godrej investment in Haryana

  • Godrej Industries Group has signed an MoU with the Haryana government to invest up to ₹20,000 crore in the state.
  • The investment is projected to generate approximately 40,000 direct and indirect jobs.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

ALLEN Career Institute IPO

  • ALLEN Career Institute, a Kota-based test-preparation firm, is planning an IPO of approximately ₹3,800 crore.
  • The firm aims to use IPO proceeds for regional expansion and investments in technology, artificial intelligence (AI), and automation.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Letters to the editor

  • AI-assisted learning requires 'Reflective capability' beyond mere prompting efficiency.
  • Reflective capability involves deep background knowledge, understanding of concepts, and the ability to identify misinformation or AI-generated half-truths.

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

4/10

Bank unions nationwide strike

  • The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), an umbrella body representing nine bank employees' and officers' unions, has announced a series of nationwide strikes.
  • The strike action is scheduled to commence on September 11.

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

4/10

Chlorine gas leak in Nagpur

  • Incident: Chlorine gas leak at Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran water treatment plant in Godhani, Nagpur.
  • Source: Leakage originated from a 900-kg-capacity chlorine gas cylinder.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Gang rape case in Madhya Pradesh

  • Incident: Gang rape of a 17-year-old girl in Pachmarhi, Madhya Pradesh, reported on August 19.
  • Modus Operandi: Accused used photographs to blackmail the victims, abducted them from a bus stop, and took them to a forest area.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Mahua Moitra eviction case

  • Trinamool Congress MP from Krishnanagar, West Bengal, approached the Supreme Court regarding eviction from constituency accommodation.
  • The petitioner alleges that the Nadia district administration carried out the eviction at night.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Deportation of Bambiha gangsters

  • Three fugitives linked to the Bambiha Gang were deported from Malaysia to India.
  • The individuals are accused of extortion, cross-border arms trafficking, narco-trafficking, and a grenade attack in Ludhiana.

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

4/10

Civil Supplies Department rice processing directives

  • Telangana Civil Supplies Department has issued directives to prioritize the processing of raw rice over boiled rice.
  • The decision is based on the national demand for raw rice varieties.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Indiramma Housing towers in Hyderabad

  • Telangana Housing Board has digitized the location data for Indiramma Housing towers within the Outer Ring Road (ORR) region of Hyderabad.
  • The portal provides details including Assembly constituency, landmark, survey number, and the number of proposed flats.

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

4/10

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation action on unauthorised buildings

  • Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) initiated an enforcement drive against unauthorised under-construction buildings following a fatal building collapse in Gachibowli.
  • Enforcement statistics: 38 unauthorised buildings identified, 28 notices served, one seized, and nine demolished.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Medical procedures in Telangana hospitals

  • Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad performed an anterior temporal lobectomy on a two-year-old girl to treat drug-resistant epilepsy.
  • The patient had suffered from daily seizures since the age of six months and failed to respond to multiple anti-seizure medications.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Thunderstorm forecast in Telangana

  • IMD issued a thunderstorm forecast for 24 districts in Telangana, including Hyderabad, for a 24-hour period.
  • Forecasted weather conditions include light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

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