🇮🇳NationalIndia's 101st Ramsar Site: Glaw Lake in Arunachal Pradesh has been officially designated as India’s 101st Ramsar Site (Wetland of International Importance), marking the first-ever Ramsar designation for the state. Nasha Mukt Yuva Campaign: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 100-week-long nationwide ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’ to mobilise youth against substance abuse. Defence Tech MoU: Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Esri India to develop advanced GIS, Location Intelligence, and GeoAI solutions for defence applications. 🌍InternationalNauru Renamed: The Pacific island country of Nauru officially changed its national name to the Republic of Naoero to reflect its traditional language and indigenous cultural identity. Massachusetts Proclamation: The US state of Massachusetts declared 15th August as ‘India Day’ to recognise the significant contributions of the Indian-American diaspora across healthcare, education, and public service. 💰EconomyPlastic Banknotes Pilot: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced plans to introduce ₹10 and ₹20 plastic polymer banknotes from the upcoming financial year as part of a pilot project to extend currency lifespan. Specialised Banking Products: HDFC Bank launched two customized savings account variants, ‘Max for Seniors’ and ‘Max for Her’, offering tailored financial benefits to senior citizens and women. 🗓Date’s importance12th National Handloom Day: Celebrated across India on 7th August to honour the handloom weaving community and acknowledge their immense role in preserving India's cultural heritage and rural economy. 👱‍♂👩‍🦳Person of the daySatish Gujral: The Department of Posts unveiled a ₹5 commemorative postage stamp on the birth centenary of the legendary painter, sculptor, architect, and Padma Vibhushan awardee Satish Gujral. 🏅SportsMaiden Gold in Squash: Suraj Kumar Chand created history by winning India’s first-ever gold medal at the FISU World University Squash Championships 2026 in Mumbai, defeating Hungary’s Benedek Takács in the men’s singles final. 🏆AwardsFISU World University Championship Titles: Suraj Kumar Chand secured the Gold medal in the Men's Singles event, while Spain's Marta Domínguez claimed the Gold medal in the Women's Singles category at the World University Squash Championships. ⭐️Other important significanceHistorical Swadeshi Movement (1905): On 7th August 1905, the Swadeshi Movement was formally proclaimed at the Calcutta Town Hall to boycott foreign goods and encourage indigenous industry, which serves as the historic base for observing National Handloom Day. 📚Word of the dayUbiquitous (Adjective): Present, appearing, or found everywhere.Context Usage: Modern digital payment systems have become ubiquitous across urban and rural markets in India. 

Jayakrishnan EduTips Daily Digest (6 August 2026) 🇮🇳 NationalThe Lok Sabha passed the Bankers’ Books Evidence Bill, 2026, replacing a colonial-era law to recognize digital and virtual records as admissible court evidence.The Supreme Court Judges (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Rajya Sabha to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges to tackle pending cases.Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid an official visit to Sri Lanka to strengthen bilateral ties and support dengue control efforts by handing over 500 litres of Technical Malathion. 🌍 InternationalThe US state of Massachusetts and the city of Boston officially declared 15 August as 'India Day' to acknowledge the contributions of the Indian diaspora.Bangladesh opened the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum at Ganabhaban (the former official residence of Sheikh Hasina) to preserve the history of the 2024 student-led movement. 💰 EconomyThe Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) kept the key policy repo rate unchanged at 5.25%, maintaining a 'neutral' policy stance.The RBI announced plans to launch a pilot project introducing ₹10 and ₹20 plastic banknotes starting from the next financial year to improve currency durability.IIM Kozhikode launched a state-of-the-art Bloomberg Finance Lab to enhance hands-on financial market analytics training for students. 🗓 Date’s importanceHiroshima Day (6 August): Observed globally to commemorate the victims of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima in 1945 and to advocate peace and nuclear disarmament. 👱‍♂👩‍🦳 Person of the dayT V Somanathan: Cabinet Secretary of India, whose tenure was officially extended by one year by the Central Government. 🏅 SportsIndian Chess Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured the top position in the rapid section of the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz tournament. 🏆 AwardsMassachusetts State Proclamation Award: Granted to the Indian American community by Governor Maura Healey, recognizing leadership across trade, healthcare, and public service. ⭐️ Other important significanceThe Ministry of Finance allowed payment service providers to charge a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large businesses with annual turnovers exceeding ₹50 crore for UPI and RuPay debit card transactions. 📚 Word of the dayAdmissible (Adjective) * Meaning: Acceptable or valid as evidence in a court of law.Example: The new bill ensures that digital banking records are fully admissible during judicial proceedings. 

1.    🇮🇳National·       Free Coaching Programme for Science Students Launched: The Delhi Government launched a one-year free competitive exam coaching scheme for Class 12 science stream students in government schools, collaborating with the Dakshana Foundation for JEE and NEET preparation.·       Strict Guidelines on GLP-1 Weight-Loss Drug Ads: The Ministry of Health and Consumer Affairs intensified surveillance on pharmaceutical promotions to curb surrogate advertising of GLP-1 analogue weight-loss medications.·       National Food Safety Directive on Label Claims: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) issued orders barring commercial brands from using "100% natural" claims on honey and ghee without scientific verification.2.    🌍International·       US–Iran Diplomatic Talks: US President Donald Trump stated that renewed diplomatic negotiations represent a final opportunity for Iran to establish a formal agreement and avert further military strikes.·       Severe Landslide Hits Ethiopia: A massive landslide near a religious pilgrimage site in northern Ethiopia resulted in 14 fatalities, triggering large-scale search and rescue operations.·       World's Youngest Male Professor Record: An 18-year-old academic in the United States set a world record by becoming the youngest male university professor, breaking a 306-year-old global record.3.    💰Economy·       MDR Fee Allowed on High-Turnover UPI Transactions: The Ministry of Finance permitted banks and payment service providers to charge a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI and RuPay debit card transactions at large commercial platforms with annual turnovers exceeding ₹50 crore.·       Proposed Tax Exemption Extension for Fund Management: The Ministry of Finance proposed relaxing tax rules under the Income-tax Act for Eligible Investment Funds managed from India and extending contract manufacturing tax exemptions by 10 years.·       Apple India Sales Cross $10 Billion: Tech giant Apple crossed the $10 billion milestone in annual revenue in India, supported by expanded local manufacturing and retail store footprints.4.    🗓Date’s importance·       Hiroshima Day Eve / National Awareness (5 August): Observed as a day of diplomatic reflection on nuclear non-proliferation ahead of Hiroshima Day (6 August), emphasizing global peace and disarmament.5.    👱‍♂👩‍🦳Person of the day·       Neeraj Chopra: Double Olympic medallist javelin thrower spotlighted ahead of his participation in the Lausanne Diamond League (Athletissima) event following his silver medal achievement at the Commonwealth Games.6.    🏅Sports·       Lausanne Diamond League Roster Confirmed: India's Neeraj Chopra is set to compete in a world-class field at the Lausanne Diamond League javelin event on 21 August.·       Pakistan Appoints Batting Coach: The Pakistan Cricket Board appointed former South African first-class cricketer Michael Smith as the new batting coach for the national men's cricket team.7.    🏆Awards·       Felicitation of CWG Weightlifting Contingent: Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya officially felicitated India's Commonwealth Games weightlifting squad in New Delhi for their medal-winning performances.8.    ⭐️Other important significance·       Action Against Unsolicited Commercial Communication: The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) disconnected over 1.83 lakh telecom resources to tackle spam calls and unsolicited commercial messages across telecommunication networks.9.    📚Word of the day·       SURROGATEo   Meaning: (Adjective) Acting as a substitute or proxy for another person or product, often used in advertising context to promote restricted items indirectly.o   Usage in Exams: Regulators placed strict restrictions on surrogate marketing campaigns used by pharmaceutical companies for weight-loss drugs.