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4 September 2026

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8/10

Rajnath Singh releases defence diplomacy framework

  • Defence Minister released 'Raksha', a 10-year strategic framework for defence diplomacy and global partnerships.
  • The framework aims to align national security objectives with proactive international cooperation.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

8/10

Police Modernisation Mission implementation

  • The Union government has initiated a ₹24,000-crore umbrella scheme titled 'Police Modernisation Mission' to be implemented over five years.
  • The mission aims to enhance the internal security capabilities of both State police forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).

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

8/10

Government approach to OBC lists in Census 2027

  • The 2027 Census will utilize an open-column method for caste enumeration.
  • The government rejected using Central and State OBC lists for enumeration because these lists represent 'classes' rather than 'castes'.

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

8/10

CAQM and ISRO collaboration for stubble fire monitoring

  • The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) is collaborating with ISRO to improve the monitoring of stubble fires in Punjab and Haryana.
  • Current satellite-based fire counts are considered insufficient for accurate assessment due to limitations in sensor resolution and inability to measure straw quantity, moisture, and combustion efficiency.

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

7/10

El Nino weather phenomenon forecast

  • The World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) forecasts that the current El Nino phenomenon will persist through February 2027 with near 100% certainty.
  • The phenomenon is driven by exceptionally warm Pacific Ocean temperatures and may become the strongest ever recorded.

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

7/10

Parliamentary panel on Income Tax regime

  • The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance is reviewing 'Direct Tax Reforms: Simplification, Rationalisation and Ease of Compliance'.
  • Concerns raised regarding the Income Tax regime's reliance on punitive enforcement mechanisms rather than voluntary compliance.

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

7/10

Editorial: Manufacturing sector GVA analysis

  • The National Statistical Office (NSO) reported manufacturing GVA at ₹38.6 lakh crore for 2023-24, representing 14.7% of GDP.
  • Manufacturing sector consists of the organised/formal sector (factories/companies) and the unincorporated/informal sector (small workshops/households).

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Editorial: SCO Bishkek summit

  • The SCO Bishkek summit marked 25 years of the Eurasian grouping.
  • The Bishkek declaration condemned U.S. and Israel attacks on Iran and supported Iran's right to peaceful nuclear technology under the NPT.

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

7/10

Editorial: Supreme Court quashes cases against protesting youth

  • The Supreme Court of India invoked Article 142 of the Constitution to quash criminal cases against youth protesters.
  • The protests were centered on demands for examination reforms and addressing unemployment.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 25-day story

7/10

Editorial: Newborn mortality in hospitals

  • Institutional delivery rates in India increased from 39% in 2005-06 to 90% in 2023-24 (NFHS-6).
  • Absolute number of institutional deliveries rose from 109 lakh in 2005 to 194 lakh in 2024-25.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Report on ESIC privatization and wage ceiling

  • The 'ESI Ki Baat' report by the non-profit Safe In India evaluates the functioning of the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC).
  • The report advises against the privatization of the ESIC, highlighting concerns regarding its current operational model.

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

7/10

Preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods

  • The Union Home Secretary chaired a review meeting with Himalayan States and Union Territories regarding preparedness for Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and snow avalanches.
  • Key focus areas identified include proactive monitoring of vulnerable glacial lakes and avalanche-prone regions.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Supreme Court on elementary teacher training

  • Supreme Court emphasized that quality teacher training is essential for child development and nation-building.
  • Elementary education (ages 6-14) is an enforceable fundamental right under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Manipur Assembly election concerns due to violence

  • Manipur is experiencing a multi-dimensional ethnic conflict involving Meitei, Kuki-Zo, and Naga communities.
  • Ongoing ethnic violence in hill districts poses significant logistical and security challenges to the conduct of upcoming State Assembly elections.

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

7/10

India's diplomatic efforts in Ukraine-Russia war

  • India has reiterated its position that the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict requires a diplomatic solution.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi has publicly advocated for an end to the war, emphasizing that 'endless war must now give way to the end of war'.

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

7/10

Former Election Commissioner on electoral roll revision

  • Former Election Commissioner Ashok Lavasa raised concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
  • The critique highlights a potential conflict between the 'letter of the law' and the 'spirit of the law' in administrative procedures.

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

7/10

Courtroom drama media consumption trends

  • Supreme Court (SC) interim order (July 24): Barred circulation of audio/video clips of judicial proceedings on social media without prior permission from court registrars.
  • Rationale: The Bench (led by CJI Surya Kant) noted that isolated excerpts risk trivialising the administration of justice.

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

7/10

Madras High Court dismissal of M.K. Stalin's VVPAT plea

  • Madras High Court dismissed a writ petition seeking 100% VVPAT slip verification for a specific Assembly constituency.
  • The Court ruled that under Article 329(b) of the Constitution, election disputes cannot be challenged via writ jurisdiction (Article 226) and must be pursued through an election petition.

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

7/10

Tamil Nadu Assembly resolution on Madras High Court language

  • The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Union government to recognise Tamil as the principal language of the Madras High Court.
  • Tamil is the official language of Tamil Nadu under Section 2 of the Tamil Nadu Official Language Act, 1956.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Need for accessible rehabilitation in India

  • Rehabilitation and physiotherapy are critical for recovery from stroke, heart disease, orthopaedic injuries, and nervous system damage.
  • Lack of accessible rehabilitation leads to complications like contractures, where muscles and joints stiffen due to prolonged immobility.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Indian rupee appreciation due to NRI deposits

  • The Indian rupee reached a two-month high of ₹94.60 against the US dollar on September 3.
  • The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) successfully mopped up $137 billion through specific financial instruments.

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

6/10

Supreme Court disposes of SEBI appeals against NSE

  • The Supreme Court disposed of SEBI's appeals against the National Stock Exchange (NSE) regarding the co-location and dark fibre cases.
  • The disposal follows a settlement agreement between SEBI and NSE totaling approximately ₹1,500 crore.

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

6/10

Editorial: Youth engagement in politics

  • Demographic profile: India has the world's largest youth population, with 65% of the population under 35 and 23% of the electorate aged 18-29.
  • NEET statistics: NITI Aayog reports 8.7 crore individuals in the 15-29 age group are 'not in education, employment or training'.

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

6/10

Supreme Court directive on CCTV at toll plazas

  • The Supreme Court is hearing a suo motu case regarding road safety following fatal accidents in Rajasthan and Telangana in November 2025.
  • The Court has directed the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) to consider installing CCTV surveillance systems and monitoring rooms at all toll plazas.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

India-Belgium defence cooperation

  • India and Belgium signed three government-level defence agreements to enhance bilateral cooperation.
  • Approximately 10 private defence agreements are expected, including the production of Belgian military items like rockets in India.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Supreme Court plea on retirement perks for resigning officials

  • The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union government regarding a writ petition seeking to deny retirement perks to constitutional functionaries who resign to evade inquiry for misconduct.
  • The petitioner, Pratik Vora, argues that current norms allow officials to retain benefits even after resigning to avoid transparent removal procedures.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

ED crackdown on narcotics networks

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted multi-state searches across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Telangana targeting narcotics networks.
  • Operations are linked to the national 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan' (Drug-Free India campaign).

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

6/10

Supreme Court ruling on Bar Council of India jurisdiction

  • The Supreme Court ruled that the Bar Council of India (BCI) lacks statutory jurisdiction to take disciplinary or punitive action against law students.
  • The Court clarified that the Advocates Act, 1961, confers disciplinary powers on the BCI only over registered advocates, not students.

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

6/10

Congress critique of GDP revision methodology

  • The Central government has implemented a cumulative downward revision of ₹43 lakh crore in the estimated size of the Indian economy over the past four years.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the methodology used to calculate real GDP growth and the deflator used to account for inflation.

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

5/10

Global AI platform outages

  • Major global AI platforms including ChatGPT (OpenAI), Gemini (Google), and Claude (Anthropic) experienced simultaneous service disruptions.
  • The outages were reported globally and tracked by the platform Downdetector.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Iran-US military tensions

  • Escalation of military tensions between the U.S. and Iran across West Asia, marking six months of conflict.
  • U.S. bombardment of Iranian sites resulted in at least 19 Iranian deaths between Tuesday and Wednesday.

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

5/10

IOCL chairman on energy innovation investment

  • IOCL Chairman A. S. Sahney highlighted a significant under-investment in energy innovation within India.
  • Total startup funding in India over the last 5-6 years reached approximately ₹5.5 lakh crore.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

GJC on gold jewellery and economic patriotism

  • The All India Gem & Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC) represents the domestic jewellery sector.
  • The jewellery sector contributes approximately 7-8% to the Indian economy.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Piyush Goyal on textile sector export performance

  • Commerce Minister stated that the Indian textile industry can no longer attribute weak export performance to external factors.
  • Previously, Indian textile exports faced competitive disadvantages due to Bangladesh's status as a Least Developed Country (LDC) and Vietnam's favorable trade agreements.

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

5/10

Editorial: Nepal flash floods

  • Nepal flash floods have resulted in 1,259 confirmed deaths, with over 4,000 people reported missing.
  • The disaster has impacted 12 hydropower projects in the Rasuwa and Nuwakot districts, with approximately 900 workers believed trapped.

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

5/10

Maratha quota activist Manoj Jarange-Patil's fast

  • Manoj Jarange-Patil is currently on a hunger strike demanding reservation for the Maratha community.
  • The protest has entered its sixth day, with the activist agreeing to receive IV fluids while maintaining the fast.

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

5/10

Impact of heavy rains across North India

  • Heavy rainfall across North India has caused widespread infrastructure damage and loss of life.
  • Uttar Pradesh: Five deaths reported due to mud house and wall collapses in Chitrakoot, Amethi, and Barabanki; 23 districts affected by floods.

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

5/10

Delhi Cabinet approval for multi-utility ducts

  • Delhi Cabinet approved the construction of multi-utility ducts (MUDs) to house essential services underground.
  • Services included in MUDs: electrical cables, water pipelines, gas lines, and fire hydrant networks.

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

4/10

National Eye Donation fortnight quiz

  • National Eye Donation fortnight is observed annually in India from August 25 to September 8.
  • The primary objective of this observance is to raise awareness regarding corneal donation.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Yemeni forces and Houthi clashes

  • Thirteen Yemeni government soldiers were killed in a recent escalation of hostilities with Houthi fighters.
  • The conflict occurred as Houthi forces attempted to advance toward the Bab al-Mandab strait.

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

4/10

Filatex polyester recycling plant

  • Filatex India is establishing a new polyester textile recycling plant in Gujarat.
  • Investment for the project is approximately ₹300 crore.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

PayPal India workforce reduction

  • PayPal India conducted a workforce reduction affecting approximately 220 employees on August 31.
  • The affected employees represent about 4% of PayPal's total headcount in India.

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

4/10

Aditya Birla Group entry into wires and cables

  • Aditya Birla Group has entered the wires and cables sector under the brand name 'Ultravolt'.
  • The business is housed under UltraTech Cement Ltd.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

SEBI changes to derivative price determination

  • SEBI is planning to revise the methodology for determining settlement prices for derivative contracts.
  • The proposed changes follow the recent implementation of the Closing Auction Session (CAS).

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

4/10

FLY91 order for ATR aircraft

  • Regional airline FLY91 has placed a firm order for 40 ATR 72-600 aircraft, each with a 70-seat capacity.
  • The deal is valued at approximately $1 billion, representing the largest global order for ATR aircraft by a regional airline.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Editorial: Brands and manufactured outrage

  • Recent trend of brands withdrawing advertisements following public backlash, often driven by religious or cultural sensitivities.
  • Arguments for brand withdrawal include concerns over employee safety, potential commercial losses, and the desire to avoid political or social controversy.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Monsoon wildlife tourism

  • Monsoon season in India leads to a seasonal closure of core areas in many national parks and wildlife reserves.
  • Wildlife tourism shifts focus during the monsoon to guided nature walks in buffer zones and eco-lodge surroundings.

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

4/10

Religious significance of Perumal

  • Perumal, in His avatar as Krishna, manifested on earth to vanquish Kamsa.
  • Krishna was born to Vasudeva and Devaki under the Rohini star on Ashtami in the Tamil month of Avani.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Congress protest against purification ritual in Uttarakhand

  • The incident involves a 'shuddhikaran' (purification) ritual performed at a public ground in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following a political rally.
  • The ritual has been criticized as an act of caste-based discrimination, drawing parallels to historical instances of untouchability such as the Mahad Satyagraha.

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

4/10

Rahul Gandhi on student protests and police force

  • Allegations of excessive police force used against students protesting for transparent examination systems and fair employment opportunities.
  • Reported use of lathis and firearms (including AK-47s) by law enforcement during student demonstrations.

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

4/10

Delhi High Court on Delhi Gymkhana Club notice

  • The Delhi High Court is hearing petitions challenging a June 29 show-cause notice issued by the Land and Development Office (L&DO) to the Delhi Gymkhana Club.
  • The L&DO notice orders the eviction of the club from its 27.3-acre premises located on Safdarjung Road.

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

4/10

Dispute over Raghav Chadha's electoral roll status

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a process conducted by the Election Commission (EC) to update electoral rolls.
  • Under EC rules, voter registration at a specific booth requires an individual to be an ordinary resident of that area for at least six months.

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

4/10

Legacy of Gloria Steinem

  • Gloria Steinem (1932-2024) was a prominent American journalist and activist, recognized as an icon of the second-wave feminist movement.
  • She co-founded 'Ms.' magazine in 1972, which addressed issues such as domestic violence, sexual harassment, and reproductive rights.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Bail granted to Satyendar Jain in STP case

  • A city court granted bail to a former Minister in a sewage treatment plant (STP) tender irregularity case.
  • The court highlighted a 27-month delay between the registration of the FIR (April 11, 2024) and the arrest (August 18, 2024).

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

4/10

Allegations of police misconduct against journalists in Delhi

  • Two journalists from 4PM News Network alleged physical assault and detention by Delhi Police in Saket.
  • The incident occurred during a public event attended by the Chief Minister and the Union Home Minister.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 25-day story

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