1. Pellet guns are used globally for pest control, target shooting, sport, and as less-lethal riot control weapons by security forces.
It was used notably during the 2016 Kashmir valley unrest.
India lacks a single dedicated law for their operational use in crowd control; instead, they are regulated under the Arms Act, 1959, Arms Rules, 2016, and Standard Operating Procedures.
2. The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regulates water sharing from the Cauvery river basin between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. On July 30, 2026, the CWMA rejected Karnataka's appeal and upheld an order to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu.
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) is a statutory technical body under India's Ministry of Jal Shakti, functioning as the monitoring and advisory panel for the CWMA.
It was used notably during the 2016 Kashmir valley unrest.
India lacks a single dedicated law for their operational use in crowd control; instead, they are regulated under the Arms Act, 1959, Arms Rules, 2016, and Standard Operating Procedures.
2. The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) regulates water sharing from the Cauvery river basin between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. On July 30, 2026, the CWMA rejected Karnataka's appeal and upheld an order to release 3,500 cusecs of water daily to Tamil Nadu.
The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) is a statutory technical body under India's Ministry of Jal Shakti, functioning as the monitoring and advisory panel for the CWMA.
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1. Pellet guns are used globally for pest control, target shooting, sport, and as less-lethal riot control weapons by security forces. It was used notably during the 2016 Kashmir valley unrest. India lacks a single dedicated law for their operational use…
3. Cloudburst
4. Selection committee for appointing CEC and EC
5. The Indian Parliament passed The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which officially grants the National Song, Vande Mataram, the exact same statutory protection and legal status as the National Anthem.
4. Selection committee for appointing CEC and EC
5. The Indian Parliament passed The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which officially grants the National Song, Vande Mataram, the exact same statutory protection and legal status as the National Anthem.
Sorry for the inconsistency. I am taking break for tomorrow. From monday news analysis will be regular
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3rd Aug The Hindu Important News:
1. PM launches drive to curb
drug abuse among youth
2. Lepidospira infection
3. A lepidoptera hotspot, India is home to
8.25% of the world’s butter•ies, moths
4. A highly satisfying show by the
Indian contingent in Glasgow
Important points on commonwealth:
1. Host Location: Glasgow, Scotland (second time hosting after 2014).
2. Replacement Host: Stepped in after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to rising cost concerns.
3. Mascot: Finnie, inspired by Scotland’s national animal, the unicorn, Finnie features a distinctive traffic cone horn.
4. Maximum medals: Australis > England > Canada > India (39)
5. Indian medals:
Gold: Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting, completed a historic hat-trick of consecutive CWG titles),
Boxing 7 gold,
Judo 2 gold Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh
Para-Athletics (3 Gold)
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Dilip Gavit – Men's 100m T47
Soman Rana – Men's Shot Put F57
Sharmila Dhankar – Women's Shot Put F5
1. PM launches drive to curb
drug abuse among youth
2. Lepidospira infection
3. A lepidoptera hotspot, India is home to
8.25% of the world’s butter•ies, moths
4. A highly satisfying show by the
Indian contingent in Glasgow
Important points on commonwealth:
1. Host Location: Glasgow, Scotland (second time hosting after 2014).
2. Replacement Host: Stepped in after Victoria, Australia, withdrew due to rising cost concerns.
3. Mascot: Finnie, inspired by Scotland’s national animal, the unicorn, Finnie features a distinctive traffic cone horn.
4. Maximum medals: Australis > England > Canada > India (39)
5. Indian medals:
Gold: Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifting, completed a historic hat-trick of consecutive CWG titles),
Boxing 7 gold,
Judo 2 gold Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh
Para-Athletics (3 Gold)
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Dilip Gavit – Men's 100m T47
Soman Rana – Men's Shot Put F57
Sharmila Dhankar – Women's Shot Put F5
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4th Aug The Hindu Important News:
1. Odisha seeks UNESCO tag for Puri Rath Yatra
—> The Jagannath Rath Yatra is an annual chariot festival celebrating Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra from the 12th-century Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha.
—> Puri Jagannatha Temple is a classic example of the Kalinga school of architecture, a distinct sub-style of the Nagara (North Indian) style.
—> Construction was initiated by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva (c. 1078–1147 CE), the famous ruler of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
—> Also known as "white pagoda" by the european sailors.
2. The problem with India’s free trade agreement strategy
3. Lok Sabha passes SC judges Bill without any discussion
—> The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill replaces an ordinance promulgated earlier this
year to raise the sanctioned strength of the apex court from 34 to 38 judges,including the Chief Justice of India.
—> Article 124(1) of the Constitution of India empowers the Parliament
1. Odisha seeks UNESCO tag for Puri Rath Yatra
—> The Jagannath Rath Yatra is an annual chariot festival celebrating Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra from the 12th-century Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple in Puri, Odisha.
—> Puri Jagannatha Temple is a classic example of the Kalinga school of architecture, a distinct sub-style of the Nagara (North Indian) style.
—> Construction was initiated by King Anantavarman Chodaganga Deva (c. 1078–1147 CE), the famous ruler of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty.
—> Also known as "white pagoda" by the european sailors.
2. The problem with India’s free trade agreement strategy
3. Lok Sabha passes SC judges Bill without any discussion
—> The Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill replaces an ordinance promulgated earlier this
year to raise the sanctioned strength of the apex court from 34 to 38 judges,including the Chief Justice of India.
—> Article 124(1) of the Constitution of India empowers the Parliament
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4th Aug The Hindu Important News: 1. Odisha seeks UNESCO tag for Puri Rath Yatra —> The Jagannath Rath Yatra is an annual chariot festival celebrating Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra from the 12th-century Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha…
4. Rajya Sabha passes Bill on MSMEs
—> Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
—> Moved by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, the bill fundamentally modifies the original MSMED Act, 2006.
—> Its primary core objectives are to resolve delayed payment cycles, ease regulatory compliance, and digitise operations.
—> All Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) must settle MSME procurement via the RBI-regulated Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS).
—> Replaces fines with warnings for first-time infractions, with 10% inflation-linked escalation for repeat violations.
—> The Ministry highlighted that MSMEs contribute 31% to India's GDP, 36% to manufacturing, and 41% to exports, with formal credit exceeding ₹38.35 lakh crore.
5. Domestic cruelty rules cover live-in couples: SC
—>Section 498A (domestic cruelty) of the Indian Penal Code, now replaced by Sections 85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, should not be limited to married relationships alone.
—> Live-in relationships were a reality in modern, urban life. The law must adapt.
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—> Rajya Sabha on Monday passed the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
—> Moved by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi, the bill fundamentally modifies the original MSMED Act, 2006.
—> Its primary core objectives are to resolve delayed payment cycles, ease regulatory compliance, and digitise operations.
—> All Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) must settle MSME procurement via the RBI-regulated Trade Receivables Discounting System (TReDS).
—> Replaces fines with warnings for first-time infractions, with 10% inflation-linked escalation for repeat violations.
—> The Ministry highlighted that MSMEs contribute 31% to India's GDP, 36% to manufacturing, and 41% to exports, with formal credit exceeding ₹38.35 lakh crore.
5. Domestic cruelty rules cover live-in couples: SC
—>Section 498A (domestic cruelty) of the Indian Penal Code, now replaced by Sections 85 and 86 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, should not be limited to married relationships alone.
—> Live-in relationships were a reality in modern, urban life. The law must adapt.
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🗞5th Aug The Hindu Important News:
part 1
1. SC directs Centre to frame SOPs to curb ‘digital arrest’ scams
—> The SC on Tuesday passed a detailed order directing the Centre, States, RBI and telecom authorities to prepare SOPs to curb “digital ar rest” scams.
—> As per National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal against digital arrests have sharply reduced from 1,23,672 in 2024 to 58,249
in 2025
—> Digital arrest is a cyber fraud technique in which criminals psychologically trap a person online, making them believe they are under arrest or investigation and coercing them into transferring money.
—> It is an organised economic crime operated by cross-border syndicates.
—> The court directed the RBI for placing temporary debit holds on mule accounts linked to moneylaundering activity and cyber-enabled fraud.
—> States have been asked to notify Cyber Crime Coordination Centres and e-Zero FIRs with in four weeks.
2. SC seeks Centre’s response to challenge against CAPF Act
—>CAPF Act: The Act, passed by Parliament
part 1
1. SC directs Centre to frame SOPs to curb ‘digital arrest’ scams
—> The SC on Tuesday passed a detailed order directing the Centre, States, RBI and telecom authorities to prepare SOPs to curb “digital ar rest” scams.
—> As per National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal against digital arrests have sharply reduced from 1,23,672 in 2024 to 58,249
in 2025
—> Digital arrest is a cyber fraud technique in which criminals psychologically trap a person online, making them believe they are under arrest or investigation and coercing them into transferring money.
—> It is an organised economic crime operated by cross-border syndicates.
—> The court directed the RBI for placing temporary debit holds on mule accounts linked to moneylaundering activity and cyber-enabled fraud.
—> States have been asked to notify Cyber Crime Coordination Centres and e-Zero FIRs with in four weeks.
2. SC seeks Centre’s response to challenge against CAPF Act
—>CAPF Act: The Act, passed by Parliament