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Disaster Management

Assam Floods: Death Toll Reaches 75; Major Relief Package Announced

Assam's annual monsoon floods have pushed the death toll to 75, with seven people drowning in Sivasagar district in a single day.

  • More than 3.32 lakh people affected across 7 districts: Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur and Kamrup Metropolitan.
  • Around 622 villages remain under water; 45,341 hectares of crop land damaged.
  • CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ₹9 lakh total compensation per death (₹4 lakh ex-gratia + ₹5 lakh from CM's Relief Fund); post-mortem report waived, a Circle Officer certificate suffices.
  • Missing persons (30+ days, body not found) still get the full ₹9 lakh; 1 lakh+ severely affected families get ₹15,000 cash aid; special ₹2,500 Orunodoi instalment from 1 August in the worst-hit districts.

Exam Context: GS-1/GS-3: Brahmaputra river system, causes of Assam floods, disaster relief compensation structure - a recurring annual topic.

02
Governance

CBI Files First Chargesheet in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Case

CBI has filed its first formal chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, all currently in judicial custody.

  • Accused include 3 NTA subject experts (Chemistry, Biology, Physics), coaching institute owners from Latur and Pune, middlemen, and student beneficiaries.
  • Chargesheet cites 360 witnesses, 422 documents, and 43 material objects.
  • Charges: criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, destruction of evidence, Prevention of Corruption Act, and the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
  • Follows nationwide student protests that led to the previous Education Minister's resignation.

Exam Context: Polity/Governance/Ethics: role of NTA, Public Examinations Act 2024, exam-reform accountability.

03
Economy

Industrial Production (IIP) Growth Hits 23-Month High of 7.3%

India's Index of Industrial Production grew 7.3% in June 2026 - the highest in 23 months, per the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.

  • Sector-wise: Manufacturing 7.8% (highest contribution), Electricity & Gas Supply 10.6%, Mining 1.0%, Water Supply & Waste Management 6.1%.
  • Within manufacturing: electrical equipment +34%, motor vehicles +17.5%, food products +10.8%.
  • Q1 FY27 (April-June 2026) growth stood at 5.8%, showing resilient domestic demand despite global uncertainty.

Exam Context: Economy: IIP is a key high-frequency indicator, frequently tested in Banking, SSC and UPSC Prelims.

04
Defence

SSB Reserves 50% Constable (GD) Posts for Ex-Agniveers

The Ministry of Home Affairs notified new SSB Recruitment Rules, 2026, reserving 50% of Constable (GD) vacancies for Ex-Agniveers.

  • Ex-Agniveers get full exemption from the written exam, Physical Standard Test (PST), and Physical Efficiency Test (PET).
  • Age relaxation: 5 years for the first Agniveer batch, 3 years for later batches.
  • SSB is the second Central Armed Police Force (after BSF) to notify this reservation; the first Agniveer batch completes service by end-2026.

Exam Context: Defence/Internal Security/Govt Schemes: Agnipath Scheme and Ex-Agniveer reservation is a high-priority, near-certain topic across competitive exams.

05
Banking

Banks Collected ₹7,086 Crore in Minimum Balance Penalties (FY 2025-26)

The Finance Ministry told Parliament that Indian banks collected ₹7,086.63 crore as penalties for non-maintenance of Minimum Average Balance (MAB) in FY 2025-26.

  • Penalties were levied on savings and current account holders who failed to maintain the required minimum balance.
  • Highlights both continuing MAB charges on ordinary account holders and a significant revenue stream for banks.

Exam Context: Banking Awareness: remember the exact figure and financial year - common in IBPS/SBI exams.

06
Science

Indian Association for the Cultivation of Science (IACS) Completes 150 Years

IACS, Kolkata - India's oldest pure-science research institution - is marking its 150th anniversary in 2026.

  • Founded in 1876 by Dr Mahendra Lal Sircar.
  • C.V. Raman discovered the Raman Effect while working at IACS.
  • A landmark milestone for Indian scientific research history.

Exam Context: Science & Tech/History: institution founding year, founder, and associated discoveries are classic static-GK questions.

07
Environment

Centre Reissues Draft Notification on Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Zone

The Central Government has reissued a draft notification on the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) covering the Western Ghats.

  • Western Ghats span 6 states: Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
  • The draft aims to regulate mining, quarrying, construction and other development activity in ecologically sensitive areas.
  • A long-pending issue - earlier drafts faced opposition from some state governments and local communities.

Exam Context: Environment & Ecology (GS-3): Western Ghats states, ESZ purpose, and balancing development vs conservation - frequent in UPSC/State PSC.

08
Banking

SBI to Become First Indian Bank to Issue Basel III AT-1 Perpetual Bonds

State Bank of India is set to become the first Indian bank in 2026 to issue Basel III-compliant Additional Tier-1 (AT-1) Perpetual Bonds.

  • AT-1 bonds are a hybrid capital instrument under Basel III norms, letting banks raise capital without diluting equity.
  • The move strengthens SBI's capital adequacy ratio and sets a precedent for other PSU banks.

Exam Context: Banking: AT-1 bonds, Tier-1 vs Tier-2 capital, and Basel III norms are recurring Banking Awareness topics.

09
Health

Multiple Dengue Virus Strains Circulating Together in India

A recent scientific study found several dengue virus serotypes circulating simultaneously across many parts of India.

  • Co-circulation of multiple serotypes raises the risk of severe dengue (Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever), since a second infection with a different serotype can trigger a stronger immune response.
  • Significant for public health planning as monsoon-season dengue cases typically rise.

Exam Context: Health/Science & Tech: vector-borne diseases, dengue serotypes, and the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme.

10
Energy

India Curtailed 8,133 GWh of Solar Power to Maintain Grid Security

India curtailed 8,133 GWh of solar power generation in a recent period to keep the national grid stable and secure.

  • Rising solar share causes excess daytime generation, risking frequency imbalance and grid instability.
  • Highlights the need for better battery/energy storage systems and stronger transmission infrastructure.

Exam Context: Energy Security/Infrastructure (GS-3): renewable energy integration challenges and grid management.

Prelims Quick-Revision Facts

Assam Floods
Disaster Management

Death toll 75; total compensation ₹9 lakh per death; 3.32 lakh people affected across 7 districts.

NEET-UG Paper Leak
Governance

CBI chargesheet against 13 accused, including 3 NTA subject experts; 360 witnesses, 422 documents cited.

IIP Growth
Economy

7.3% in June 2026 - 23-month high; manufacturing grew 7.8%.

SSB Recruitment
Defence

50% of Constable (GD) posts reserved for Ex-Agniveers; full exam/PST/PET exemption.

Bank Penalties
Banking

₹7,086.63 crore collected as minimum balance penalties in FY 2025-26.

IACS Anniversary
Science

150 years completed; founded 1876 by Mahendra Lal Sircar in Kolkata; C.V. Raman discovered the Raman Effect there.

Western Ghats ESZ
Environment

Draft notification reissued, covering 6 states from Gujarat to Tamil Nadu.

SBI AT-1 Bonds
Banking

First Indian bank to issue Basel III-compliant AT-1 Perpetual Bonds.

Dengue Serotypes
Health

Multiple dengue serotypes circulating together, raising severe dengue risk.

Solar Curtailment
Energy

8,133 GWh of solar power curtailed to maintain grid security.

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