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On 2 August 2026, Andhra Pradesh and Australia signed four MoUs to establish a solar‑manufacturing centre, enhance inclusive education, pilot student mental‑health programmes, and expand vocational skill development, aiming to boost the state’s clean‑energy ecosystem and create a skilled, inclusive workforce.
TNCC chief Manickam Tagore warned that the BJP‑led government will try to pass the Delimitation Bill despite strong opposition from Tamil Nadu parties, while also stressing that Karnataka’s water projects like Mekedatu do not reflect Tamil Nadu’s interests. The stance highlights ongoing inter‑state water disputes and the political calculus surrounding electoral reforms, both key UPSC topics.
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On 2 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, a nationwide pledge to make India's youth drug‑free, involving over 1 crore participants across 28,000 locations. The campaign emphasizes community action, stricter enforcement against traffickers, and rehabilitation support, linking a drug‑free generation to India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047.
On 2 August 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 100‑week <em>Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan</em>, a nationwide anti‑drug drive targeting youth, backed by over 125 spiritual organisations and NGOs under the Kashi Declaration. The campaign integrates yoga, meditation, rehabilitation centres, and educational outreach to align with the Viksit Bharat vision of a healthy, drug‑free generation.
Initial hiccups in the implementation of the new employees health scheme continue to haunt the State Government. The development follows complaints from employees that the cards are being generated based on the old data available with the Government. Timely completion of the exercise is essential for processing and issuing EHS health cards to all eligible employees and their dependents. The scheme is aimed at benefitting 17.88 lakh people including 4.38 lakh employees and 3.61 lakh pensioners. Employees are however unhappy with the manner in which the implementation of the scheme is being delayed.
The Union Cabinet approved the PM‑SSY to install 5,000 MW of floating solar with mandatory two‑hour battery storage, aiming to overcome land constraints and curtailment issues. Implemented by SECI, the scheme will attract ₹28,500 crore of investment, boost non‑fossil capacity, and help India meet its NDC and net‑zero goals.
On 2 August 2026, the PMO launched the <em>Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan</em>, a nationwide campaign pledging over 1 crore youth to stay drug‑free for 100 weeks. The drive combines spiritual heritage, weekly outreach activities, and strict law enforcement, highlighting its relevance to UPSC topics on health, social policy, and ethics.
HDFC Pension, in partnership with Zomato and Urban Company, has created a streamlined process to enroll gig‑economy workers into the National Pension System, generating over two lakh PRANs and achieving 70% adoption in Jaipur. The initiative highlights the need for regulatory innovation and digital tools to extend social security to informal workers, a key concern for UPSC economics and governance topics.
Union Minister Jitendra Singh reviewed the phased rollout of the Ujh Multipurpose Project, which will irrigate 90,000 hectares, generate up to 212 MW of power, and enhance water security in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab. The project underscores the government's push to optimise Ravi River resources and strengthen border‑area development.
The Ministry of Defence will launch the fourth Tri-Services Future Warfare Course on 3 August 2026 at New Delhi’s Manekshaw Centre, focusing on AI, quantum tech, cyber, and multi‑domain operations. The programme aims to build joint understanding among Army, Navy, Air Force and civilian experts, highlighting emerging security challenges relevant for UPSC GS2 and GS3.
The National Biodiversity Authority has released Rs 8.22 crore as an Access and Benefit‑Sharing payment from Pioneer Overseas Corporation for using Indian rice varieties, allocating funds to research institutes and 33 State Biodiversity Boards. The disbursement underscores India's commitment to the Nagoya Protocol, the Kunming‑Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework and several SDGs, making it a key case study for UPSC exams on environmental governance and agricultural economics.
On 2 August 2026, the National Cadet Corps held a 79‑km Cyclothon in New Delhi to mark 79 years of independence, promoting fitness, environmental stewardship and national missions such as Swachh Bharat and Har Ghar Tiranga, with senior officials and sports icons flagging off the event.