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10 August 2026 Current Affairs (With PDF)

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Withdrawal of FIRs

Why in News?

The Supreme Court clarified that States may close or withdraw cases registered against students during the recent protests, provided the procedure established by law is followed. An FIR itself cannot simply be cancelled through an executive order.

What is an FIR?

First Information Report (FIR) is the initial written record of information relating to a cognisable offence received by the police.
Registration of an FIR sets the criminal investigation in motion.
Under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, there is no general provision permitting the executive government to unilaterally cancel an FIR through an administrative order.
However, the criminal proceedings arising from an FIR can be brought to an end through legally prescribed mechanisms.

Ways in Which a Case Can End

1. Closure Report

If investigation fails to establish sufficient grounds for prosecution, the police may submit a closure report to the jurisdictional Magistrate.
This is governed by Section 193 of the BNSS.
The Magistrate considers the report before deciding whether to accept it or take further action.

2. Withdrawal from Prosecution

Under Section 360 of the BNSS, the Public Prosecutor may seek withdrawal from prosecution before judgment, but this requires the consent of the court.
The prosecutor must exercise independent judgment rather than merely implement a government directive.
In Sheonandan Paswan v. State of Bihar (1986), the Supreme Court emphasised that withdrawal should be bona fide, in the interests of public justice, and should not undermine the judicial process.

3. Quashing by the High Court

An accused person can approach the High Court for quashing of proceedings.
The High Court can exercise its inherent powers under Section 528 of the BNSS.
Quashing is a judicial remedy, distinct from administrative cancellation of an FIR.

Key Distinction (FIR ≠ Criminal Case)

An FIR is the starting point of the criminal process. While the FIR cannot ordinarily be erased by a simple executive order, the proceedings arising from it may subsequently end through a closure report, withdrawal from prosecution with judicial consent, or judicial quashing.

GOBARdhan Scheme

Why in News?

The Union Cabinet approved the GOBARdhan (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan) Scheme with an outlay of ₹23,731 crore for FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36, aimed at scaling up India’s compressed biogas ecosystem and promoting a circular bioeconomy.

Key Features

Full Form: Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan.
Nature: National Circular Bioenergy Scheme.
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Implementation Period: FY 2026–27 to FY 2035–36.
Financial Outlay: ₹23,731 crore.
Core Focus: Integrating the entire Compressed Biogas (CBG) value chain on a unified national platform.
Primary Objective: Achieve tenfold growth in domestic CBG production and reduce dependence on imported LNG.

Six Pillars of GOBARdhan

1. Assured Offtake

Provides an assured market for CBG through City Gas Distribution (CGD) networks.
Reduces demand uncertainty for CBG producers.

2. Stable Pricing

Administered CBG price of ₹2,110/MMBTU.
Price support is envisaged for a minimum 10-year period, improving investment predictability.

3. Capital Assistance

Greenfield CBG projects can receive assistance of up to ₹2 crore per tonne per day (TPD) of installed capacity.

4. Pipeline Infrastructure

Financial support for connecting CBG production facilities with CGD networks.
Helps overcome last-mile infrastructure constraints.

5. Credit Guarantee

Credit guarantees of up to 85% for eligible MSME-based CBG projects.
Intended to improve access to institutional finance.

6. CBG Ecosystem Challenge Fund

Supports New technologies, Feedstock mapping, District-level planning, Development of the wider CBG ecosystem

Financial Year	CBG Blending Obligation
FY 2026–27	3%
FY 2027–28	4%
FY 2028–29 onwards	5%

What is Compressed Biogas?

Compressed Biogas (CBG) is purified biogas containing more than 90% methane, produced primarily through the anaerobic digestion of organic waste.
It can be used as a renewable gaseous fuel and is broadly comparable in use to CNG, while also providing a productive use for organic waste.

India’s Electric Vehicle (EV) Ecosystem

Why in News?

India’s electric-vehicle adoption has accelerated significantly, rising from 0.08% in FY 2015–16 to 8.26% in FY 2025–26, reflecting expanding EV demand, manufacturing capacity, charging infrastructure and policy support.

Growth of EV Adoption in India

EV Sales: Annual EV sales increased nearly 46 times, from around 50,000 units in 2016 to approximately 2.3 million units in 2025.
2030 Target: India aims for 30% of vehicle sales to be electric by 2030, in line with the broader EV30@30 global initiative.
Exports: EV exports increased from around USD 1.2 million in 2020 to USD 84 million in 2024.
State-wise Adoption: In 2025, Uttar Pradesh accounted for about 18% of national EV sales, followed by Maharashtra at 12%.
Investment: The Indian EV ecosystem attracted more than USD 1.4 billion in FY 2025, around 27% higher than the previous year.
Future Market: India's EV market is projected to reach around USD 191.04 billion by 2034, while the EV battery market could reach USD 15.90 billion.
Charging Infrastructure: The country is projected to require around 1.32 million charging stations by 2030.

Why is EV Adoption Important?

Energy Security: Reduces dependence on imported petroleum.
Decarbonisation: Helps lower transport-sector greenhouse-gas emissions.
Urban Air Quality: Zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles can reduce local air pollution.
Manufacturing: Creates opportunities in batteries, electronics, power systems and vehicle components.
Employment: Generates new jobs across manufacturing, charging infrastructure, maintenance and recycling.
Import Substitution: Domestic battery and component manufacturing can reduce dependence on imported technologies and critical inputs.

Major Government Initiatives

1. National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020

Provides the broader strategic framework for accelerating electric mobility and domestic EV manufacturing.
Seeks to reduce dependence on fossil fuels while promoting cleaner transportation.

2. FAME India Scheme

Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles in India (FAME India) was launched in 2015.
It provides policy support and incentives to promote EV adoption and domestic manufacturing.
The scheme was introduced under the broader NEMMP 2020 framework.

3. PM E-DRIVE Scheme

PM Electric Drive Revolution in Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE) is implemented by the Ministry of Heavy Industries.
Covers multiple categories, including Electric two-wheelers, Electric three-wheelers, Electric trucks, Electric buses, Electric ambulances
It seeks to accelerate EV adoption while strengthening the domestic EV ecosystem.

4. PM e-Bus Sewa–Payment Security Mechanism (PSM)

Provides payment-security support for electric buses deployed through the Public–Private Partnership (PPP) model.
Coverage can extend for up to 12 years per bus.
Addresses the risk of delayed payments and encourages private participation in electric public transport.

5. PLI Scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) Battery Storage

Promotes domestic manufacturing of Advanced Chemistry Cells.
Targets cumulative manufacturing capacity of 50 GWh.
Important because batteries account for approximately 35–40% of an EV's total cost.
Strengthening domestic battery production can improve cost competitiveness and reduce import dependence.

6. India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI)

Developed by NITI Aayog, the index evaluates States/UTs across 16 indicators under three broad pillars: Transport electrification, Charging infrastructure readiness, EV research and innovation

Key Challenges

High upfront cost, particularly due to battery costs.
Charging infrastructure gaps, especially outside major urban centres.
Battery supply-chain dependence for critical minerals and advanced technologies.
Range anxiety and inadequate fast-charging availability.
Battery recycling and end-of-life management requirements.
Grid integration as EV penetration increases.
Need for greater domestic manufacturing of cells, power electronics and critical components.

India’s Handloom Sector

Why in News?

India celebrated the 12th National Handloom Day on 7 August 2026, commemorating the Swadeshi Movement of 1905 and recognising the country's rich weaving heritage. During the celebrations, the President presented Sant Kabir Awards and National Handloom Awards to 22 recipients.

Significance of the Handloom Sector

1. Major Cottage Industry

Handloom is among India's most important cottage and decentralised industries.
India produces nearly 95% of the world's handwoven fabric, giving it a dominant position in global handloom production.

2. Employment and Rural Livelihoods

The sector supports approximately 35.22 lakh workers.
It is an important source of rural non-farm employment, particularly for economically and socially vulnerable communities.
Workforce composition includes approximately 17.8% ST, 13.7% SC and 36% OBC workers.

3. Women’s Economic Empowerment

Women constitute more than 72% of handloom workers.
Consequently, strengthening handloom value chains can contribute directly to women's income generation, financial independence and household welfare.

4. Cultural Heritage

Traditional weaving techniques preserve India's regional identities and intangible cultural heritage.
Examples include Banarasi Silk, Pochampally Ikat, Kanchipuram Silk
Many distinctive textile traditions are protected through Geographical Indication (GI) tags.

5. Sustainable Production

Handloom production generally uses relatively low levels of electricity, can utilise natural fibres, has a comparatively lower carbon footprint than energy-intensive textile manufacturing and supports India's broader objectives relating to sustainable production and green livelihoods.

6. Export Potential

India exports high-value handloom products worth more than ₹1,146 crore.
The United States is India's largest export market for handloom products.

Government Initiatives

1. National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)

Provides support for infrastructure and development of the handloom sector.
Includes Mega Handloom Clusters.
According to the provided data, eight clusters are functional and four are under implementation.

2. Weaver MUDRA

Facilitates concessional institutional credit for handloom weavers.
Credit support at 6% interest for three years seeks to reduce dependence on informal intermediaries.

3. Pehchan Cards

Handloom workers are registered through the e-Pehchan portal.
The system facilitates access to government welfare schemes and social-security benefits.

4. India Handloom Brand and GI Tags

India Handloom Brand (IHB) promotes quality and authenticity.
GI tags help protect the geographical identity and reputation of distinctive traditional products.

5. PMJJBY and PMSBY

Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana (PMJJBY): life insurance coverage for eligible individuals aged 18–50 years.
Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY): accident and disability insurance for eligible individuals aged 18–70 years.

These schemes strengthen the social-security framework available to handloom workers.

6. National Fiber Scheme

Introduced in the Union Budget 2026–27.
Seeks to strengthen domestic production of natural, man-made and new-age fibres.
Can reduce vulnerabilities arising from dependence on external raw-material sources.

7. Craft Handloom Villages

Integrate traditional weaving with cultural tourism.
Aim to provide artisans with greater direct access to consumers and markets.

8. Mahatma Gandhi Gram Swaraj

Focuses on strengthening Branding, Skill development, Global market linkages, Traditional industries
Also complements the One District One Product (ODOP) ecosystem.

National Handloom Awards

Sant Kabir Awards and National Handloom Awards recognise outstanding contributions and excellence in the handloom sector.
They are associated with the Handloom Marketing Assistance component of the National Handloom Development Programme.
The awards provide national recognition to exceptional weavers and help promote India's traditional textile heritage.

Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Why in News?

The Lok Sabha passed the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, introducing a range of tax measures aimed at cushioning the domestic economy against external economic shocks, attracting foreign investment and providing targeted tax relief.

Background

The Bill seeks to replace the Income-tax (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026.
It also proposes amendments to Finance Act, 2026 & Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007
The measures seek to improve India's investment environment while supporting economic stability.

Major Provisions

1. Tax Exemption for FIIs and BIS

Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) are exempted from income tax on interest earned from investments in Government securities.
The exemption applies with effect from 1 April 2026.
Under the earlier framework, such interest income was subject to taxation.
Significance: The measure can make Indian government securities more attractive to foreign institutional investors and potentially deepen foreign participation in India's debt markets.

2. Incentives for Foreign Diamond and Electronics Companies

Eligible foreign companies dealing in Rough diamonds, and Electronics components supplied through bonded warehouses receive tax exemptions extending up to 2041.
The exemption for capital goods and tooling is also extended from 2031 to 2041.
Objective: Encourage global firms to establish or expand operations linked to India's manufacturing and trading ecosystem.

3. Relaxation for Offshore Investment Funds

The Bill relaxes several conditions applicable to offshore investment funds, including requirements relating to Minimum number of investors, Minimum corpus size, Investor concentration, Investment limits
Expected impact: Make India's financial markets more attractive to global investment funds.

4. Changes Relating to Business Trusts

For Business Trusts, including REITs and InvITs:

Surcharge under the concessional tax regime applicable to Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) is increased from 10% to 25%.
At the same time, unit holders are exempted from tax on dividend income received through business trusts.

This seeks to modify the tax treatment across different levels of the business-trust structure.

5. Tax Relief for Data Centres

The Bill expands tax exemption provisions for foreign companies procuring services from Indian data centres.
It removes the earlier requirement of obtaining a specific notification for availing the exemption.
Significance: This could support India's emergence as a global data-centre and digital-services hub.

Amendment to Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007

One of the significant non-tax provisions relates to digital payments.

The Bill enables the government to permit banks and other payment-service providers to levy charges on payments made through UPI abnd Other notified electronic payment modes.
It removes the existing legal restriction that prevents banks and payment-service providers from charging Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on notified electronic payment modes.

What is MDR?

Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) is the fee associated with processing a digital payment, generally involving the merchant's bank, payment network and other participants in the payment ecosystem.
The proposed amendment provides a legal framework under which such charges could potentially be permitted.

Significance of the Bill

1. Investment

Improves the attractiveness of Government securities for foreign investors.
Facilitates investment through more flexible offshore fund rules.

2. Manufacturing

Provides longer-term tax incentives for diamond and electronics-related activities.
Supports integration into global value chains.

3. Digital Economy

Encourages development of data-centre infrastructure.
Modifies the legal framework governing charges on digital payments.

4. Financial Markets

Seeks to deepen foreign participation in India's debt and investment markets.
Reworks taxation of business trusts and offshore investment structures.

Har Ghar Tiranga 2026

Why in News?

The Ministry of Culture launched the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign in New Delhi. The campaign will be observed across India from 9 to 17 August 2026 and is dedicated to the spirit of Vande Mataram.

Key Features of Har Ghar Tiranga 2026

Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Culture.
Campaign Period: 9–17 August 2026.
Theme/Spirit: Dedicated to the Spirit of Vande Mataram.
The campaign seeks to encourage citizens to hoist the National Flag at their homes and participate in celebrations associated with India's Independence.
It also aims to strengthen patriotism, national unity and awareness about the significance of the Tiranga.

Suryapath Tiranga

A major feature of the 2026 campaign is SURYAPATH TIRANGA, conceived as a symbolic global Tiranga relay following the path of the rising sun.

How it Works

The National Flag will be ceremonially hoisted in succession at Indian Missions across the world.
The relay will symbolically move from east to west, following daylight across different parts of the globe.
It seeks to connect Indian diplomatic missions and the global Indian community through a common national symbol.

About Har Ghar Tiranga

Launched: 2022
Origin: Initiated under the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav.
Core idea: Encourage citizens to bring the Tiranga home and hoist it as part of Independence Day celebrations.
Objectives: Foster patriotism among citizens., Promote awareness about the National Flag, Strengthen citizens' emotional connection with the national symbol, Encourage widespread public participation in Independence Day celebrations.

BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group Meeting 2026

Why in News?

India hosted the 2nd Meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the 2nd Meeting of the BRICS Expert Network on Asset Recovery in Hyderabad under its BRICS Presidency 2026.
The meetings were organised by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) under India’s BRICS Presidency theme: “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”

Key Outcomes

BRICS Law-Enforcement Network: India proposed establishing a BRICS Network of Law-Enforcement Practitioners to strengthen operational cooperation in Tracing fugitives involved in corruption-related offences, Sharing information among enforcement agencies, Facilitating extradition proceedings.
Repository on Informal Cooperation: Participants welcomed the proposed BRICS Repository on Informal Cooperation, aimed at improving information-sharing mechanisms for locating fugitive offenders and supporting extradition processes.
Financial Intelligence Cooperation: The meeting emphasised stronger coordination among Financial Intelligence Units (FIUs) to detect and investigate cross-border financial crimes.
Faster Information Exchange: Greater emphasis was placed on rapid sharing of financial and investigative information, particularly in response to the growing sophistication of digital and technology-enabled financial crimes.

Significance

Strengthening Anti-Corruption Cooperation: Facilitates coordinated action against corruption that transcends national borders.
Asset Recovery: Enhances cooperation for tracing, freezing and recovering illicitly acquired assets.
Combating Fugitive Offenders: Improves institutional mechanisms for locating and extraditing persons accused of corruption-related offences.
Financial Crime Prevention: Greater FIU coordination can help address money laundering, illicit financial flows and technology-driven financial crimes.
Institutional Convergence: Promotes practical cooperation among BRICS law-enforcement and anti-corruption institutions.

Agni-4 Ballistic Missile

Why in News?

India successfully conducted a routine user trial of the Agni-4 ballistic missile from the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, Odisha, demonstrating the operational readiness of the missile system.

Key Features of Agni-4

Type: Medium-Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM).
Developer: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Operator: Strategic Forces Command (SFC).
Nature: Indigenous, nuclear-capable, surface-to-surface missile.
Range: Approximately 4,000 km.
Propulsion: Two-stage solid-fuel rocket motor.
Payload: Around 1,000 kg, capable of carrying conventional as well as nuclear payloads.
Agni-4 incorporates an indigenous Ring Laser Gyro-based Inertial Navigation System (RINS).
It is supplemented by a Micro Navigation System (MINGS).
The integrated navigation architecture enables a Circular Error Probable (CEP) of less than 100 metres, indicating high precision.

Danube River

Why in News?

The Danube River recorded its lowest water levels since 1996, amid prolonged drought and heatwaves across Europe, raising concerns over inland navigation, agriculture, ecosystems and regional water security.

Key Geographical Features

Length: Danube is Europe’s second-longest river, after the Volga.
It is the longest river within the European Union.
Source: It originates in the Black Forest mountains of Germany.
Mouth: It drains into the Black Sea.
Flow Direction: It is the only major European river flowing predominantly eastward.
Countries: The river basin extends across 10 countries, making it one of Europe's most important transboundary river systems.

Capital Cities Along the Danube

Vienna – Austria
Bratislava – Slovakia
Budapest – Hungary
Belgrade – Serbia

Danube Delta

The Danube Delta lies primarily in Romania, with a portion extending into Ukraine.
It is a major wetland ecosystem with rich biodiversity.
The delta is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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