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2 September 2026

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8/10

Construction and Infrastructure Equipment (CIE) scheme

  • The Construction and Infrastructure Equipment (CIE) scheme was announced in the Union Budget 2026-27.
  • Primary objectives: Boost local manufacturing, strengthen domestic supply chains, and reduce import dependence.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

8/10

Untouchability and purification rituals in Haldwani

  • Article 17 of the Constitution abolishes 'untouchability' and forbids its practice in any form, making the enforcement of any disability arising from it an offence.
  • The Supreme Court has affirmed that Article 17 is enforceable against non-State actors.

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

8/10

Gig workers' social security coverage

  • The 2025-26 Union Budget announced healthcare coverage for gig workers registered on the e-Shram portal.
  • The e-Shram portal, launched in 2021, serves as the National Database of Unorganised Workers (NDUW) and is Aadhaar-seeded.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

8/10

India's GDP growth and economic debate

  • India's GDP grew by 7.8% in the April-June 2026 quarter, up from 6.9% in the same period of the previous year.
  • Manufacturing sector growth reached a three-quarter high of 9.2%, supported by GST rate cuts and cumulative interest rate reductions of 125 basis points by the RBI in 2025.

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

8/10

CVC report on pending corruption cases

  • As of December 31, 2025, over 7,200 CBI cases under the Prevention of Corruption (PC) Act are pending trial.
  • More than 400 cases have been pending trial for over 20 years.

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

8/10

RJD demands inclusion of Bihar's 75% quota in Ninth Schedule

  • The Bihar Assembly passed a Bill in November 2023 to increase reservation for disadvantaged groups from 50% to 65%.
  • Including the 10% Economically Weaker Section (EWS) quota, the total reservation in Bihar reached 75%.

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

7/10

IRDAI consultation for Public Insurance Registry

  • IRDAI has released a consultation paper for the establishment of a Public Insurance Registry (PIR).
  • The PIR is envisioned as a population-scale, interoperable, and non-exclusionary digital public infrastructure (DPI).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

India's current account deficit in Q1 FY27

  • India's Current Account Deficit (CAD) widened to $4.2 billion (0.5% of GDP) in Q1 FY27, up from $3.4 billion (0.4% of GDP) in Q1 FY26.
  • Merchandise trade gap increased significantly to $86.1 billion from $68.9 billion in the year-ago period.

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

7/10

Data centre boom and climate impact

  • India's data centre capacity increased from 520 MW in 2020 to 1.5 GW in 2026, with a projection of 6.5 GW by 2030.
  • Electricity demand for data centres is expected to rise from 13 TWh in 2024 to 57 TWh by 2030.

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

7/10

E-waste management challenges

  • E-waste contains valuable materials including copper, aluminium, gold, silver, palladium, and critical minerals.
  • Urban mining involves recovering valuable materials from discarded electronics to reduce reliance on virgin mining.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

South India's political representation

  • Historical context: Post-independence national leadership was geographically diverse, though northern, western, and eastern regions held significant influence.
  • Political shift: A perceived trend of political power shifting towards the northern Hindi-speaking heartland over the last eight decades.

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

7/10

Nagaland Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority Bill

  • The Nagaland Assembly introduced the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) Bill, 2026.
  • The Bill proposes a regional authority with legislative, administrative, and financial powers for six eastern districts: Tuensang, Mon, Longleng, Kiphire, Noklak, and Shamator.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Defence PSUs urged to reduce import dependence

  • Union Defence Minister reviewed the annual performance of 16 defence Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
  • Key directives issued to defence PSUs: reduce import dependence, strengthen R&D, ensure timely project delivery, and achieve global competitiveness.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Violence in Manipur

  • Recent escalation in Manipur: Attacks on four Liangmai Naga villages in Kangpokpi district involving alleged armed groups.
  • Allegations of inter-community conflict involving groups under the Suspension of Operation (SoO) agreement with the Centre.

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

7/10

Supreme Court on EVM 'totalisers'

  • Supreme Court has sought the Centre's response on the potential use of 'totalisers' as a fall-back option in EVM vote counting.
  • A totaliser is a machine designed to consolidate votes from up to 14 EVM control units simultaneously, masking booth-wise voting trends.

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

7/10

Safety evaluation of Mullaperiyar Dam

  • A multidisciplinary expert panel, chaired by former NHPC CMD Balraj Joshi, has commenced a comprehensive safety evaluation of the Mullaperiyar Dam.
  • The evaluation process is being conducted under the directives of the Supreme Court of India.

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

7/10

BJD alleges Odisha BJP compromised on mining law

  • The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2026 introduced Section 9D.
  • Section 9D renders invalid any tax, cess, or levy on mineral rights or mineral-bearing land that was not deposited or recovered by the State government prior to the commencement of the amendment.

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

7/10

Delhi electoral roll revision and voter exclusions

  • The Election Commission of India is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) drive for the Delhi electoral rolls.
  • A total of 47.56 lakh exclusions were recorded in the draft electoral roll.

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

7/10

SCO Summit 2026 in Bishkek

  • The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit was held in Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic.
  • Pakistan assumed the SCO chair for the 2026-27 period.

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

7/10

Supreme Court quashes FIRs against NEET-UG protesters

  • Supreme Court invoked Article 142 to quash FIRs against students protesting NEET-UG 2026 paper leaks (July 20-25).
  • The order applies nationwide across all States and Union Territories.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

GST revenue growth in August

  • Gross GST collections for August 2026 reached ₹1,99,853 crore, representing a 14.8% year-on-year growth.
  • Net GST collections grew by 8.3%, impacted by a significant increase in tax refunds.

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

6/10

Interim government of 1946

  • The interim government of India was established on September 2, 1946.
  • Jawaharlal Nehru served as the head of the interim government.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Supreme Court on animal welfare

  • Supreme Court (SC) in Jayakrishna Menon vs. Krishnankutty & Ors (June 9) emphasized that the judiciary cannot remain a mute spectator regarding animal welfare.
  • The court ordered the Keralam government to take custody of an elephant used for temple activities in violation of previous court orders.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay approaches SC over source identification

  • Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay has petitioned the Supreme Court regarding alleged police attempts to access his digital footprint.
  • The petitioner claims the Uttar Pradesh Police is seeking digital data from June 1, 2026, under the guise of investigating a road rage FIR registered on August 18, 2026.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 28-day story

6/10

Centre funds Mahe fishing harbour

  • The Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying has announced ₹67 crore in central funding for the development of the Mahe fishing harbour.
  • The Puducherry government is required to submit a formal proposal to access these funds.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Government measures to control onion and sugar prices

  • Union Consumer Affairs Ministry initiated a calibrated release of onion buffer stocks via rail and road to major consumption centres to address seasonal price pressures.
  • Government reduced the stock holding limit for sugar dealers from 4,000 quintals to 2,000 quintals, effective September 15 to November 30.

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

6/10

BJP-Russia bilateral ties

  • India and Russia maintain a long-standing and time-tested bilateral relationship.
  • High-level interactions between the leadership of both nations provide sustained momentum to the partnership.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Indian Statistical Institute Bill referred to committee

  • The Indian Statistical Institute Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Lok Sabha on August 2 during the Monsoon Session.
  • The Bill aims to incorporate the Indian Statistical Institute as a 'body corporate' to enhance its governance structure.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Congress flags voter exclusions in Maharashtra

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Maharashtra has resulted in the removal of approximately 2.07 crore names from the draft list.
  • The reduction represents a significant shift in voter numbers, with figures moving from 9.7 crore in the 2024 Vidhan Sabha elections to 7.78 crore in the 2026 SIR draft list.

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

6/10

Karnataka Parks Bill review

  • The Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was passed by both Houses of the State Legislature on August 24.
  • The amendment proposes allowing the alienation of up to 5% of land designated as parks and gardens for the purpose of public infrastructure development.

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

6/10

Haryana Assembly passes 11 Bills

  • The Haryana Assembly passed 11 Bills during the conclusion of its Monsoon Session.
  • Key legislation includes the Haryana State Commission for Minorities Bill, 2026.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Private hospitals halt Ayushman Bharat services in Haryana

  • Private hospitals in Haryana suspended Ayushman Bharat services for 24 hours to protest against pending payments.
  • The Indian Medical Association (IMA) reports that approximately ₹1,200 crore in dues remains unpaid to private hospitals since January.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Punjab government challenges High Court order on DA dues

  • The Punjab government has filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging a Punjab and Haryana High Court order regarding Dearness Allowance (DA) dues.
  • The High Court had directed the State to release pending DA and Dearness Relief dues to employees and pensioners within 15 days.

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

6/10

Delhi Solar Energy Policy amendments

  • Delhi Cabinet approved an amendment to the Delhi Solar Energy Policy, 2023.
  • Policy provides free rooftop solar systems up to 3 kW for consumers with average monthly consumption up to 400 units.

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

6/10

India-Palestine diplomatic relations and arms transfer concerns

  • Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin advocates for a two-state solution as the only viable path to peace.
  • The Palestinian Authority reports an escalation in settler violence in the West Bank, characterizing it as a systematic policy to displace the Palestinian population.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

NCLT stays Subhash Chandra insolvency relief

  • A five-member Special Bench of the NCLT has stayed an August 25 ruling that approved a personal insolvency repayment plan for Subhash Chandra.
  • The original repayment plan proposed a payment of ₹6.25 crore against admitted claims of ₹22,006.57 crore, representing a haircut of over 99% for creditors.

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

5/10

U.S. military strikes in Iran

  • The U.S. military conducted strikes against targets in Iran following alleged Iranian attempts to attack commercial ships and U.S. forces in West Asia.
  • The strikes occurred in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz, specifically targeting a fishmeal factory on Qeshm Island and civilian infrastructure in Hormozgan province.

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

5/10

FII tax policy debate

  • Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) are currently advocating for tax cuts in India due to declining returns on Indian stock market indices.
  • Arguments against FII tax cuts suggest that such fiscal concessions would effectively amount to the government subsidizing investor under-performance.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

5/10

Russia-Ukraine conflict escalation

  • Escalation in Russia-Ukraine conflict involves long-range attacks on each other's territory.
  • Russia is allegedly conducting 'gray zone' attacks against NATO, including drone incidents in Germany, Romania, and Poland.

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

5/10

Delhi HC on Fortune refined oil labelling

  • AWL Agri Business Ltd. has filed a petition in the Delhi High Court challenging FSSAI's prohibition on the manufacture and sale of 'Fortune Soya Health Refined Soyabean Oil'.
  • The FSSAI action is based on allegations of misleading label declarations and claims on the product packaging.

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

5/10

Telangana raises market borrowings

  • Telangana government raised ₹2,000 crore through market borrowings to meet immediate financial commitments.
  • The funds were raised in three tranches via price auction of State government securities.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Delhi HC seeks response on maternity policy for athletes

  • Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), and Indian Olympic Association regarding a petition for a structured maternity policy for women athletes.
  • The petition highlights the lack of accommodations for athletes returning to competitive sports after maternity leave, specifically regarding ranking protection and selection processes.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

YSRCP moves court against local polls

  • The Andhra Pradesh government has emphasized the importance of conducting local body elections to ensure eligibility for Finance Commission grants.
  • Local body elections in the state are conducted without party symbols to promote peace and harmony at the grassroots level.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Robotic harvesting of water hyacinth in Vembanad Lake

  • Vembanad Lake in Kerala is facing a severe infestation of water hyacinth, an invasive weed species.
  • The infestation negatively impacts tourism, inland navigation, fishing livelihoods, and public transport.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Infrastructure development around Jewar Airport

  • Noida International Airport (Jewar) is located approximately 70 km from central Delhi, connected via the Yamuna Expressway.
  • The airport has triggered significant regional development, including new residential towers, warehouses, and commercial projects in its vicinity.

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

5/10

Floods and disaster management in U.P., Odisha, and Jharkhand

  • Uttar Pradesh: Heavy rainfall causing river levels to cross danger marks, notably the Mandakini in Chitrakoot (4 metres above danger level).
  • Impact in U.P.: Casualties reported in Sitapur due to mud wall collapse; 20,000 people affected in Ballia; missing persons reported in Ghazipur.

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

5/10

Delhi Transport Department bus safety and ticketing policies

  • Delhi Transport Department is transitioning from 'pink tickets' to the 'Pink Saheli National Common Mobility Card (NCMC)' for free travel for women on DTC and cluster buses.
  • The deadline for the transition is September 17, with NCMC cards becoming mandatory from September 18.

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

4/10

Wakefield particle accelerator

  • Conventional particle accelerators like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) use powerful magnets and electric currents in large-scale structures to accelerate particles.
  • Wakefield accelerators are a compact, table-top alternative to large-scale accelerators.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

IAEA report on Syrian nuclear reactor

  • The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) conducted an investigation into a facility located in Deir el-Zour, Syria.
  • The IAEA report concluded that Syrian authorities failed to report nuclear material, facilities, and activities as mandated by their safeguards agreements.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Nepal flash flood death toll

  • Death toll from Nepal flash floods has reached 1,003, with approximately 4,000 people still missing.
  • Nearly 12,000 individuals have been rescued by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).

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

4/10

LPG consumption trends in August

  • India's LPG consumption in August declined by 16.2% year-on-year to 2.424 million metric tonnes (MMT).
  • The decline in LPG demand is attributed to a structural shift toward Piped Natural Gas (PNG).

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

4/10

Passenger vehicle sales growth in August

  • India's passenger vehicle (PV) market recorded strong YoY growth in August, with estimated wholesales reaching 4.5 lakh units.
  • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. reported 219,220 units (up 21.3%), with domestic sales rising 34.3% while exports declined 7% due to West Asia conflict.

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

4/10

Synthetic blood protein research

  • Researchers at Columbia University have successfully disassembled and reassembled human haemoglobin molecules.
  • The breakthrough involves binding synthetic protein chains with 'heme' without causing the chains to collapse.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Gen Z political engagement

  • Gen Z is often perceived as apolitical, a trend linked to the rise of neoliberal capitalism since the 1990s.
  • Depoliticisation is structurally engineered by treating citizens as consumers and promoting individualism, which frames systemic issues like unemployment as personal failures.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Guwahati landslip and rockfall deaths

  • Location: Guwahati, Kamrup Metropolitan District, Assam.
  • Incident: Landslip in Mathgharia area resulted in three fatalities (a couple and their minor daughter).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Commercial LPG and ATF price hike

  • Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by approximately ₹10 per cylinder nationwide.
  • Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.

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

4/10

Vidura's moral teachings

  • Vidura is identified in the Mahabharata as an incarnation of Yama Dharma Raja, the God of Justice.
  • Vidura Neethi represents a significant body of counsel within the Mahabharata, focusing on dharma, righteousness, conduct, and wisdom.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Ram Temple CEO appointment

  • The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is in the process of appointing its first Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • A three-member selection committee was formed to oversee the recruitment process, consisting of retired Justice Pramod Kohli, retired Lieutenant-General V.K. Chaturvedi, and scientist Suresh Haware.

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

4/10

Bank unions announce strike

  • The United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU), representing seven bank employee unions, has announced a series of strikes.
  • The strike schedule includes a one-day strike on September 11, a three-day strike from September 28-30, and an indefinite strike starting October 26.

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

4/10

Study on amoebic infections in Kerala

  • A joint study by the Kerala government and ICMR analyzed 159 cases of Amoebic Meningoencephalitis (AME) reported in Kerala in 2024.
  • The study identified exposure to natural water bodies and the use of non-chlorinated water for domestic purposes as significant risk factors for AME.

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

4/10

Theft of weapons from Secunderabad Army base

  • Theft of service weapons and ammunition occurred at the 20 Madras Regiment premises, Bollarum, Secunderabad.
  • Stolen items include 12 firearms (four AK-203 rifles, one INSAS rifle, six 9 mm pistols, one 6.35-bore civilian pistol), 21 magazines, 1,800+ rounds of ammunition, and a passive night-vision binocular.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Delhi B&B fire case chargesheet

  • Delhi Police filed a 1,500-page chargesheet regarding a fire at a Malviya Nagar B&B that resulted in 23 deaths.
  • Accused include the owner, manager, and cook, charged under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) including culpable homicide not amounting to murder (Section 105) and negligent conduct (Section 287).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Supreme Court on Shiv Sena corporator's bail

  • The Supreme Court is reviewing a case involving the cancellation of bail for an individual accused of assaulting medical professionals at a municipal hospital.
  • The accused allegedly assaulted three doctors after being advised to shift a patient due to a lack of neonatal intensive care unit beds.

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

4/10

Tamil Nadu CM releases Mettur dam water

  • Tamil Nadu Chief Minister released water from the Stanley Reservoir (Mettur dam) for samba cultivation in the Cauvery delta.
  • The government has announced a water release schedule of 45 days for the current irrigation cycle.

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

4/10

Assam CM blames NHAI for fatal road accident

  • A fatal road accident occurred near Guwahati, Assam, resulting in seven deaths.
  • The Assam Chief Minister attributed the cause of the accident to poor maintenance of the national highway by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Bihar advisory on fish consumption from Nepal floodwaters

  • The Bihar Dairy, Fisheries and Animal Resources Department has issued an advisory regarding the consumption of fish caught from floodwaters originating in Nepal.
  • The advisory specifically targets 'unfamiliar and unusual' fish species found in flood-affected rivers.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari on media and social security

  • West Bengal government launched new social security schemes for journalists including health insurance and pension.
  • Health coverage: Mukhyamantri Swasthya Bima Yojana provides insurance up to ₹5 lakh.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Custodial torture allegations in Kolkata

  • Allegations of custodial torture involving a party worker arrested in a billboard dispute in Kolkata.
  • Claims of procedural errors in arrests, including lack of prior notice.

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

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