National Current Affairs
Indian policy, parliament, states and government decisions that turn up in the general-awareness section.
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5 August 20263 updates
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Air India flight landing safely in Delhi after severe mid-air turbulence
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi landed safely at Indira Gandhi International Airport on Wednesday after experiencing severe mid-air turbulence that caused a sudden drop in altitude.
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FSSAI directs Dabur India to remove misleading natural claims from labels
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) directed Dabur India on Wednesday to stop using "100% natural" labels on certain food products, citing misleading claims.
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India marks seventh anniversary of Article 370 abrogation
India marked the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 on Wednesday, commemorating the historic decision to integrate Jammu and Kashmir fully into the union.
4 August 202611 updates
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Finance Minister introduces Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026 in Lok Sabha
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, aiming to update legal guidelines regarding financial records in judicial proceedings.
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Tamil Nadu Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested in Thanjavur
Tamil Nadu Youth Welfare and Sports Development Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested by the Thanjavur police on Tuesday following a public complaint regarding controversial remarks.
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Two firefighters killed in major fire at Noida electronic chip manufacturing unit
Two firefighters lost their lives while combating a major fire that broke out at an electronic chip manufacturing facility in Noida on Tuesday.
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Chandipura virus death toll in Gujarat rises to 22 children during monsoon season
The death toll due to the Chandipura virus (CHPV) outbreak in Gujarat rose to 22 on Tuesday, with the health department confirming new cases in rural areas of the state.
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Ministry of Home Affairs reports extradition of 274 fugitive criminals since 2019
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) reported on Tuesday that 274 fugitive criminals have been extradited or deported back to India from 36 different countries between 2019 and 2026.
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Supreme Court directs states to close cases against peaceful student protesters
The Supreme Court of India directed state governments on Tuesday to close all police cases (FIRs) filed against students involved in recent NEET-UG paper leak protests, provided they are not accused of serious criminal offences.
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Gujarat intensifies sandfly control measures after Chandipura virus outbreak
The Gujarat health department has intensified vector control measures across rural districts following the confirmation of 35 Chandipura virus (CHPV) cases.
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PM Modi launches Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat campaign
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the "Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat" (Drug-Free Youth for Developed India) campaign, a major national initiative aimed at eliminating drug abuse across the country.
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Beyond Jharkhand's Exam Crisis: How Central Reforms Show the Path Forward for State Boards
The ongoing indefinite protests by hundreds of students in Ranchi demanding a CBI probe into recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) highlights a growing trust deficit in local state-level recruitment systems, contrasting…
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Gujarat government reports active cases and deaths linked to Chandipura virus
The Gujarat health department reported 35 confirmed cases and several fatalities linked to the Chandipura virus (CHPV) during the ongoing monsoon season.
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Beyond Jharkhand's Exam Crisis: Why Local Board Protests Point to a National Trust Deficit
The ongoing indefinite protests by hundreds of students in Ranchi demanding a CBI probe into recruitment exams conducted by the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) highlights a growing trust deficit in local state recruitment systems.
3 August 20268 updates
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Assam government releases ₹160 crore flood relief directly to 75,000 families
The Assam state government released ₹160 crore in interim financial assistance on Monday, transferring funds directly into the bank accounts of over 75,000 families affected by recent monsoon floods.
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Stricter penalties and security rules take effect under new Anti-Paper Leak Law
The new Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, commonly known as the Anti-Paper Leak Law, officially came into force on Monday, introducing strict punishments and security rules to stop recruitment fraud.
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NITI Aayog report highlights merger and closure of 94,000 government schools
A new report released by NITI Aayog has highlighted that approximately 94,000 government primary schools across India were merged or closed over the last decade under state-level school rationalization programs.
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Cauvery water dispute escalates as Tamil Nadu files petition in Supreme Court
The inter-state dispute over Cauvery river water sharing escalated on Monday as the Tamil Nadu state government filed an urgent petition in the Supreme Court seeking directions to Karnataka for the immediate release of water.
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Supreme Court hears petitions seeking NEET-UG exam reforms and paper leak inquiry
The Supreme Court of India began hearing a batch of petitions on Monday seeking structural reforms in the conduct of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) and a comprehensive inquiry into allegations of paper leaks.
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Datia Assembly By-Election Results 2026 Live: Round-by-Round Updates
Live counting updates and round-by-round trends for the Datia (Madhya Pradesh) assembly by-election held on July 30, 2026, from official ECI results.
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Manjalpur Assembly By-Election Results 2026 Live: Round-by-Round Updates
Live counting updates and round-by-round trends for the Manjalpur (Gujarat) assembly by-election held on July 30, 2026, from official ECI results.
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Bankipur Assembly By-Election Results 2026 Live: Round-by-Round Updates
Live counting updates and round-by-round trends for the Bankipur (Bihar) assembly by-election held on July 30, 2026, from official ECI results.
2 August 20262 updates
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PM Modi launches 100-week nationwide anti-drug campaign for Viksit Bharat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a 100-week nationwide anti-drug campaign on Sunday, calling for community-led efforts to eliminate substance abuse among the youth.
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World Breastfeeding Week 2026 observed from August 1 to 7 with focus on reducing barriers
World Breastfeeding Week 2026 is being observed globally from August 1 to August 7, focusing on raising awareness about health benefits and creating supportive environments for nursing mothers.
29 July 20261 update
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Tourism Ministry signs MoU with Air India to push "Incredible India" brand globally
The Ministry of Tourism signed a two-year memorandum of understanding with Air India to jointly promote India as a global travel destination, leaning on the airline's international network to widen the reach of the government's "Incredible India" campaign.