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News in One Liner – 07 August 2026

PIB News

PM Modi Condoles Demise of Educationist D. Y. Patil

● Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed deep grief over the passing of eminent educationist, philanthropist, and public leader Shri D. Y. Patil.

Simplified News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned the death of Shri D. Y. Patil, a well-known educationist and philanthropist. Patil founded the D. Y. Patil Group, which runs many universities, medical colleges and engineering institutes in India. He also served as Governor of Bihar, Tripura and West Bengal, and the D. Y. Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai is named after him.

ICAR Maps First Full Reference Genome of Pigeonpea

● The Indian Council of Agricultural Research developed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere reference genome of the pigeonpea variety Asha.

Simplified News: ICAR’s National Institute for Plant Biotechnology completed India’s first fully annotated telomere-to-telomere genome of the pigeonpea variety Asha. The assembly covers all 11 chromosomes, 11 centromeres and 22 telomeres of the crop, also known as Arhar or Tur. This breakthrough will support the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses, which runs from 2025-26 to 2030-31, by speeding up breeding of better pigeonpea varieties.

ICAR Launches Indigenous African Swine Fever Vaccine

● Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan dedicated India’s first indigenous MA-104 cell line-based live attenuated African Swine Fever vaccine to the nation.

Simplified News: Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan dedicated India’s first indigenous live attenuated African Swine Fever vaccine to the nation. The vaccine uses the low-cost MA-104 cell line, making large-scale domestic production easier. It is meant for healthy pigs above eight weeks of age, with a booster given after a 14-day gap.

Coal Ministry Auctions Six Commercial Coal Blocks

● The Ministry of Coal successfully auctioned six coal blocks under the 15th Round and 2nd Attempt of the 13th Round of commercial auctions.

Simplified News: The Ministry of Coal successfully auctioned six commercial coal blocks under the 15th Round and the second attempt of the 13th Round. Together, these blocks have a peak rated capacity of 11.62 MTPA and geological reserves of about 1,503.93 million tonnes. Since 2020, such commercial coal auctions have created a combined production capacity of 377.97 million tonnes per year.

MP Secures ₹5,500 Crore for India’s First Telecom Manufacturing Zone

● Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav secured ₹5,500 crore in cumulative investment commitments for India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Bhopal.

Simplified News: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav secured ₹5,500 crore in investment commitments for a new industrial park in Bhopal. This will be India’s first dedicated Telecom Manufacturing Zone. The two leaders jointly led the investor summit that brought in these commitments.

Yuva Sangam Phase VII Registrations Open

● The Ministry of Education commenced online registrations for Phase VII of Yuva Sangam under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat flagship initiative.

Simplified News: The Ministry of Education opened online registrations for Phase VII of Yuva Sangam, a programme under the Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat initiative. Registrations began on August 4, 2026, and youth aged 18 to 30 years are eligible to apply. Twenty Higher Education Institutions have been chosen as nodal institutes for this phase.

India Hosts 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting

● Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi will participate in the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting scheduled from August 5–7 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.

Simplified News: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi is taking part in the 13th BRICS Education Ministers’ Meeting held from August 5 to 7 in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Key discussion topics include Early Childhood Care and Education and Technical & Vocational Education and Training. The meeting also features Model BRICS, a student event designed to encourage youth diplomacy.

Government Releases Action Plan for Clouded Leopard Conservation

● On International Clouded Leopard Day, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released a dedicated Conservation Action Plan for the Clouded Leopard.

Simplified News: On International Clouded Leopard Day, observed every year on August 4, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released a dedicated Conservation Action Plan for the species. The clouded leopard’s main habitat in India is concentrated in the North-Eastern forested states. The plan aims to protect this habitat and support the species’ long-term survival.

India Repatriates 274 Fugitives from 36 Countries Since 2019

● India successfully brought back 274 fugitive criminals from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026 under a dedicated national priority mission.

Simplified News: India has successfully brought back 274 fugitive criminals from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026 under a focused national effort. This involved formal extraditions and deportations coordinated with foreign governments. Statutory amendments made in 2019 also allowed authorities to take targeted action against individual terrorist handlers based abroad.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana Crosses 50 Lakh Solar Installations

● PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana achieved over 50 lakh rooftop solar installations across India, commissioning 14.8 GW of clean energy capacity.

Simplified News: The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana has crossed over 50 lakh rooftop solar installations across India, adding up to 14.8 GW of clean energy capacity. Direct Benefit Transfer subsidies worth ₹28,024 crore have been paid directly into beneficiaries’ accounts. More than 1.06 lakh government buildings have also been fitted with rooftop solar panels under the scheme.

President Murmu to Confer National Handloom Awards 2025

● President of India Droupadi Murmu will confer the Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awards on 22 recipients on August 7 during National Handloom Day celebrations.

Simplified News: President Droupadi Murmu will present the Sant Kabir and National Handloom Awards to 22 artisans and weavers on August 7, National Handloom Day. Of these, 3 will receive Sant Kabir Awards and 19 will receive National Handloom Awards. Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh is overseeing the national celebrations.

Sports Minister Felicitates India’s CWG 2026 Medalists

● Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated Commonwealth Games 2026 medalists and highlighted the expanded ₹36,000 crore Khelo India scheme.

Simplified News: Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya felicitated India’s medal winners from the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow. Indian boxers won 7 gold medals, a national record in women’s boxing at the Games, while Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh won India’s first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medals in Judo. The Minister also highlighted the government’s expanded ₹36,000 crore outlay for the Khelo India scheme.

Industry News

Manufacturing PMI Slips to Five-Year Low in July

● India’s manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index dropped to a five-year low of 53.5 in July 2026 due to softer demand and slowing job creation.

Simplified News: India’s HSBC Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index fell to 53.5 in July 2026, its lowest level in five years, down from 54.2 in June. The dip was driven by softer demand and slower job creation across factories. Even so, chief India economist Pranjul Bhandari noted that firms raised prices to protect their profit margins as costs increased.

Eight Coal Gasification Projects Cleared, Worth ₹65,365 Crore

● Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey informed Parliament that eight coal gasification projects will draw ₹65,365 crore in investment to gasify 12 million tonnes of coal annually.

Simplified News: The government has approved eight coal gasification projects that are expected to attract ₹65,365 crore in investment. Together, these projects will process about 12 million tonnes of coal every year to make products like synthetic natural gas, hydrogen and fertiliser inputs. A ₹8,500 crore incentive scheme from the Central Government will support these projects.

Government Raises Export Levy on Petrol, Diesel and ATF

● The Central Government increased the export duties on petrol to ₹3.5 per litre, diesel to ₹24 per litre, and aviation turbine fuel to ₹22 per litre to prioritize domestic fuel supplies.

Simplified News: In its latest fortnightly review, the Central Government raised export duties to keep more fuel available for domestic use. The levy on diesel now stands at ₹24 per litre, on Aviation Turbine Fuel at ₹22 per litre, and on petrol it was increased to ₹3.5 per litre. The move aims to prioritise India’s own fuel supply over exports.

Financial News

RBI Holds Repo Rate Steady at 5.25% in August Policy

● The Reserve Bank of India’s Monetary Policy Committee unanimously decided to maintain the repo rate at 5.25% and keep its stance “neutral” while projecting FY27 real GDP growth at 6.7% and CPI inflation at 5.0%.

Simplified News: The RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee, chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra, unanimously kept the policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25% and retained a ‘neutral’ stance. It projected FY27 real GDP growth at 6.7% and CPI inflation at 5.0%. The next MPC meeting is scheduled for October 5 to 7, 2026.

RBI Proposes ‘On Tap’ Licensing for Urban Co-operative Banks

● The Reserve Bank of India has issued draft guidelines to reopen ‘on tap’ banking licenses for Urban Co-operative Banks after a 22-year pause, inviting public comments until September 05, 2026.

Simplified News: The RBI has released draft guidelines to reopen ‘on tap’ banking licences for Urban Co-operative Banks after a 22-year pause since June 2004. Eligible Credit Co-operative Societies will need at least 10 years of operations, ₹10,000 crore in deposits and ₹300 crore in net worth, along with strict governance standards. Public comments on the draft are invited until September 5, 2026.

Lok Sabha Passes Bankers Books Evidence Bill 2026

● The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers Books Evidence Bill Twenty Twenty Six to replace an eighteen ninety one law and legally validate electronic banking records as admissible evidence in court.

Simplified News: The Lok Sabha passed the Bankers Books Evidence Bill 2026, replacing the 1891-era law governing bank records. The new law legally recognises cloud backups and digital database logs as valid evidence in court. It was passed via voice vote during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

India’s Forex Reserves Near Three-Month High

● Indias foreign exchange reserves rose by six point one two billion dollars to reach six hundred ninety two point nine billion dollars driven by increases in foreign currency assets and gold reserves.

Simplified News: Indias foreign exchange reserves rose by $6.12 billion in a week to reach $692.9 billion, their highest level in nearly three months. Foreign Currency Assets, the biggest component of the reserves, rose to $555.93 billion. Gold reserves held by the RBI also crossed the $103 billion mark during the same period.

RBI Targets Early FY28 Rollout for Polymer Currency Notes

● The Reserve Bank of India plans to introduce ten rupee and twenty rupee polymer currency notes on a pilot basis by early financial year twenty eight.

Simplified News: The RBI plans to pilot polymer versions of the ₹10 and ₹20 currency notes, with a rollout targeted for early FY28. The pilot will cover about two billion pieces of the new polymer notes. RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra announced the timeline for this project.

National & State News

Parliament Clears Key Bills Amid Monsoon Session Protests

● Rajya Sabha passed the Supreme Court Number of Judges Amendment Bill Twenty Twenty Six while Lok Sabha cleared the Bankers Books Evidence Bill Twenty Twenty Six amid Opposition protests.

Simplified News: The Rajya Sabha passed the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill 2026, while the Lok Sabha cleared the Bankers Books Evidence Bill 2026 via voice vote. Both bills went through amid continuing Opposition protests during the Monsoon Session. Rajya Sabha Chairperson C.P. Radhakrishnan reiterated strict rules banning placards and entry into the Well of the House.

Appointments and Resignation

Cabinet Secretary and Home Secretary Get One-Year Extension

● The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved a one-year service extension for Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan and Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan to ensure administrative continuity.

Simplified News: The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved a one-year service extension for Cabinet Secretary T.V. Somanathan, taking his tenure through August 2027. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan also received an extension, following a relaxation of All India Services retirement rules. Both extensions are meant to ensure continuity in top government administration.

Prasanta Mahapatra Takes Charge as SEBI Executive Director

● Former Chief General Manager Prasanta Mahapatra assumed charge as an Executive Director at the Securities and Exchange Board of India to head corporate finance and recovery divisions.

Simplified News: Prasanta Mahapatra, a former Chief General Manager, has taken charge as an Executive Director at the Securities and Exchange Board of India. He will head SEBI’s Corporation Finance Investigation Department and the Recovery and Refund Department. Mahapatra joined the capital markets regulator back in 1999.

Defence News

Indigenous KAL Attack Drone Eyes Gulf Export Markets

● IG Defence positioned its indigenous long-range one-way attack drone KAL with a 1,000-km operational range for export to Gulf nations subject to government approvals.

Simplified News: IG Defence is positioning its indigenous long-range one-way attack drone, KAL, for export to Gulf nations, subject to government approvals. The drone has a 1,000-kilometre operational range, an endurance of 7 to 8 hours, and can carry a 50-kilogram payload. It is India’s first indigenous drone of this class and type.

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