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CAG AUDIT FLAGS MAJOR GAPS IN GREEN INDIA MISSION Why in News? The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has flagged major shortcomings in the implementation of the Green
RBI CLOSES FOREX DEPOSIT WINDOW FOR NRIs Why in News? The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has decided to prematurely close its special forex swap facility for fresh Foreign Currency
MAHARASHTRA EARTHQUAKE SWARM Why in News? Maharashtra has experienced a series of small earthquakes over the last fortnight. Around 29 tremors were reported: 24 in and around Nashik 4 in
IRAN TO JOIN BRICS NEW DEVELOPMENT BANK Why in News? Iran is expected to join the New Development Bank (NDB), the development bank established by the BRICS Iran’s central bank
INDIA THAILAND JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE: MAITREE-XV Why in News? An Indian Army contingent has departed for Thailand to participate in the 15th edition of the India–Thailand Joint Military Exercise MAITREE-XV
PETERMANN GLACIER CALVING Why in News? Petermann Glacier in northwest Greenland calved a massive 76.4 sq. km ice island on 4 August 2026. It is the glacier’s largest loss of
PM’S 80TH INDEPENDENCE DAY SPEECH Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the Red Fort on 15 August 2026, on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence
INDIAN PHARMACOPOEIA COMMISSION Why in News? The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, participated in the 10th Anniversary Meeting of the
GOBARDHAN: NATIONAL CIRCULAR BIOENERGY SCHEME Why in News? The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved GOBARdhan – the National Circular Bioenergy Scheme. The scheme has a
EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL EXERCISE Why in News? The Indian Navy–US Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Exercise 2026 is being conducted at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi. The exercise is scheduled
