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Why in News? The Prime Minister paid tributes to Pingali Venkayya on his 150th birth anniversary (2nd August 2026) , commemorating his invaluable contribution as the designer of India's Nationa…
04 Aug 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court on July 27, 2026 , struck down the Tamil Nadu government's order granting government jobs to the families of 41 victims killed in the Kar…
28 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha by MoS Jitendra Singh — amending the 2024 parent Act to dramatically tighten p…
27 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday (25th July) by Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances an…
27 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? The ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List , becoming India's 45th World Heritage Site . The inscription was announc…
26 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday (25th July 2026) amid the intensifying NEET-UG examination paper leak crisis that had triggered massive student pro…
26 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? Sarnath — the ancient Buddhist site in Uttar Pradesh where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon — has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List . PM Modi called it "a prou…
26 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026 amid the NEET-UG examination paper leak crisis that triggered massive student protests, paralysed Parliament a…
26 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? Key Facts President Droupadi Murmu was conferred the honorary title of Doctor Honoris Causa by the Bucharest University of Economic Studies , Romania — in recognition of her distin…
25 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? Tags: GS Paper - 2, International Relations, Bilateral Groupings & Agreements Relevant for Prelims: President Droupadi Murmu, Doctor Honoris Causa, Bucharest University of Economic…
25 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? National Broadcasting Day observed on July 23 — marking the day in 1927 when India's first-ever radio broadcast went on air from the Bombay Station under the Indian Broadcasting Co…
24 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? Tags: GS Paper - 3, Indian Economy, Government Budgeting, Mobilisation of Resources Relevant for Prelims: Income Tax Day (24th July), Income Tax Act 1961, PAN (1995), E-Filing, Fac…
24 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Home Minister Amit Shah , and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary (23rd July) . PM Modi des…
24 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his birth anniversary (23rd July) . Shah described Tilak as "one of the…
24 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? National Broadcasting Day is observed on 23rd July every year to commemorate the first-ever radio broadcast in India on this day in 1927 from the Bombay Station under the Indian Br…
24 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak on his birth anniversary — July 23 . Shah highlighted Tilak's famous procla…
24 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) "Kusha" from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha . The missile succe…
24 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Kusha long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) from Dr APJ Abdul…
24 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? President Droupadi Murmu held delegation-level talks with Romanian President Nicusor Dan in Bucharest , Romania, on the final leg of her three-nation visit . Several MoUs were sign…
24 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? P M Modi, HM Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid tributes to Chandra Shekhar Azad on his birth anniversary — July 23 . PM Modi hailed his "fearless courage and unwave…
24 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? Key Facts for Quick Revision Income Tax Day is observed on 24th July every year, commemorating the day when income tax was first introduced in India on 24th July 1860 by Sir James…
24 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? India is hosting the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh — a three-day event bringing together Health Ministers and senior health officials from BRICS member countri…
23 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? The Indian Navy commissioned INS Malvan — the second vessel in the Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) series — at Karwar, Karnataka , on 22nd July 2026…
23 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? The Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday said there would be an inquiry into complaints surrounding the rehabilitation of families displaced by the ₹44,605 crore Ken-Betwa Link Pro…
23 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar participated in the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with India 2026 in Manila, Philippines — highlighting that 2026 is the ASEAN-India Y…
23 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? The Indian Navy commissioned INS Malvan — the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) and 6th of 16 planned — at Karwar, Karnataka on July 22, 2026 .…
23 Jul 2026 · TGPSC, APPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar participated in the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with India 2026 in Manila, Philippines , where he highlighted that in this era of v…
23 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? The Quad Foreign Ministers — India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar , US Secretary of State Marco Rubio , Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong , and Japan's Foreign Mini…
23 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? A major international study published in The Lancet Public Health has found that India may be using too many powerful 'watch' category antibiotics — medicines that should be reserv…
23 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? The Madhya Pradesh government announced an inquiry into complaints surrounding the rehabilitation of families displaced by the ₹44,605 crore Ken-Betwa Link Project (KBLP) — India's…
23 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar participated in the ASEAN Post-Ministerial Conference with India 2026 in Manila, Philippines — highlighting that 2026 is the ASEAN-India Y…
23 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? Activist Sonam Wangchuk , who has been on a hunger strike since June 28 over demands related to the NEET examination paper leak crisis , opened a window for dialogue on Wednesday (…
23 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? India is hosting the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh — a 3-day meeting bringing together Health Ministers and senior officials from BRICS nations to deepen coope…
23 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? Maharashtra is set to establish India's first AI-powered bird sanctuary at the Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (TCFS) , located along the eastern seaboard of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai.…
22 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? France's Parliament has passed a law prohibiting children under 15 from using social media platforms , making France the first European nation to impose a nationwide ban on social…
22 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026 at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on 19th July 2026. Substitute Ferran Torres scored…
20 Jul 2026 · UPSC, APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching, UPSC CSE
Why in News? FIFA has introduced Championship Rings for the first time in the 96-year history of the FIFA World Cup , adding a historic new award to the traditional trophy and gold medals. The…
20 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? FIFA has introduced Championship Rings for the first time in the 96-year history of the FIFA World Cup , adding a historic new award to the traditional trophy and gold medals. The…
20 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? Andy Burnham , nicknamed the "King of the North" , was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, July 17, 2026 — the final step before becoming the 7th Prime Mi…
18 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? Amid severe economic turbulence from the US-Iran conflict, there is growing concern about whether India will retain its growth momentum. India's economy grew at over 7% in each of…
18 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? The Gujarat Forest Department has captured 31 Asiatic lions and declared 7 as "maneaters" after at least 9 attacks by lions since last month, leaving 6 people dead . The department…
18 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? T he Gujarat Forest Department has roped in the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), Dehradun , to conduct a study on possible changes in lion behaviour, after at least nine attacks…
18 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? Andy Burnham , nicknamed the "King of the North" , was elected leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday (17th July 2026) — the final step before becoming the country's…
18 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to trial polymer (plastic) currency notes — with its subsidiary Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) floating a globa…
18 Jul 2026 · APPSC, TGPSC, SSC, RRB, Banking, Defence, Teaching
Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is set to trial polymer currency notes , with the Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) floating a global tender for polymer…
18 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
Why in News? India's decision to keep the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) "in abeyance" following the terrorist strikes in Pahalgam last year has triggered rhetorical responses from Pakistan — includ…
18 Jul 2026 · UPSC, UPSC CSE
