Daily Current Affairs โ 07 August 2026
Daily Current Affairs ยท 07 August 2026
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ โ 07 August 2026
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Economy
National Handloom Day 2026
India observed the 12th National Handloom Day on 7th August 2026 to celebrate its weaving traditions and recognise the socio-economic and cultural contribution of handloom weavers and allied workers.
- Instituted in 2015, the day commemorates the launch of the Swadeshi Movement in 1905, which promoted indigenous goods and self-reliance.
- Historical Legacy: India's handloom tradition dates back to the Indus Valley Civilisation
- Traditional Craftsmanship: Handloom weaving is a centuries-old tradition passed down through generations and shaped by the distinct practices ofโฆ
- Evolving Market Reach: Contemporary design, digital platforms and national and international exhibitions are helping Indian handlooms reach newerโฆ
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- Census Framework: India has conducted four handloom censuses, in 1987โ88, 1995โ96, 2009โ10 and 2019โ20, generally at intervals of 8โ12 years.
- Employment Base: According to the Fourth All India Handloom Census 2019โ20
- Allied Activities: Of the total workforce, around 8.48 lakh workers were engaged in pre-loom and post-loom activities such as winding, warpingโฆ
- Worker Registration: Handloom workers identified through the Census receive Pehchan/e-Pehchan cards
- Core Support Framework: The National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP) and the Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS) constitute the principalโฆ
- About: Formulated for 2021โ22 to 2025โ26, the NHDP adopts a need-based and integrated approach to improving weaver welfare, infrastructureโฆ
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Economy
National Handloom Day
Recently, the 10th National Handloom Day was celebrated on 7th August 2024
- Handloom fabrics are generally made with high quality natural fibres like cotton, linen, silk, and wool which are resilient and last for a long time
- National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP): Supports handloom clusters with financial aid, marketing assistance, and awards
- Market Access Initiative (MAI): Promotes exports through market research, international marketing, and support for small industries
- Raw Material Supply Scheme (RMSS): Provides subsidised yarn
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Economy
National Handloom Day
On the occasion of the 6th National Handloom Day on 7th August 2020, the Ministry of Textiles is organizing a virtual function in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- The first National Handloom Day was celebrated in Chennai in 2015.
- The date, 7th August, was chosen as the Swadeshi Movement was launched on the same date in the year 1905, which was based on Bal Gangadhar Tilak'sโฆ
- On this day, the handloom weaving community is honoured and the contribution of this sector is highlighted.
- Objectives: To generate awareness about the handloom industry amongst the public at large and its contribution to socio-economic development.
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- To protect India's handloom heritage and to enable the handloom weavers and workers with greater opportunities.
- To ensure sustainable development of the handloom sector thereby empowering handloom workers financially and instilling pride in their exquisiteโฆ
- Handloom sector is a symbol of India's glorious cultural heritage. India's soft power has long been endorsed by the handloom and handicraft space
- According to the Fourth All India Handloom Census 2019-20, 31.45 lakh households are engaged in handloom, weaving and allied activities.
- A social media campaign has been planned for the handloom weaving community
- The more the world knows about the richness and diversity of these products, the greater Indian artisans and weavers will benefit.
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History
Eight Years of Jan Suraksha Schemes
Recently, the three social security (Jan Suraksha) schemes โ Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana (PMSBY), Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojanaโฆ
- PMJJBY and PMSBY were launched to ensure that the people from the unorganised section of the country are financially secure while APY was introducedโฆ
- About: It is a one-year accidental insurance scheme renewable from year to year offering coverage for death or disability due to accident.
- It is administered by Public Sector General Insurance Companies (PSGICs) or any other general insurance company in partnership with banks / Postโฆ
- Individuals in the age group of 18-70 years having a savings bank or a post office account are entitled to enroll.
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- Accidental death cum disability cover of Rs. 2 lakhs (Rs
- As of April 2023, the cumulative enrolments under the scheme have been more than 34.18 crore and an amount of Rs
- About: It is a one-year life insurance scheme renewable from year to year offering coverage for death due to any reason.
- It is administered by LIC or any other life insurance company in partnership with banks / Post office.
- Individuals in the age group of 18-50 years having a savings bank or a post office account are entitled to enroll under the scheme.
- Life cover of Rs. 2 Lakhs in case of death due to any reason against a premium of Rs. 436/- per annum.
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History
Ghar Tak Fibre Scheme: Bihar
Recently, the Prime Minister of India inaugurated 'Ghar Tak Fibre' scheme in Bihar.
- Ghar Tak Fibre Scheme: It aims to connect all 45,945 villages of Bihar with high-speed optical fibre internet by 31st March 2021.
- Under the scheme, Bihar has to provide at least five fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) connections per village and at least one WiFi hotspot per village.
- The Scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology.
- The Scheme will lead digital services including e-Education
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- It is also likely to boost the local employment generation with the implementation of Bharat Net initiative which will be done by recruiting localโฆ
- According to TRAI's report, only 30.35% Bihar's population has internet connectivity, much below India's population connectivity of 55%.
- Only 22.61% of the rural Bihar have an internet connection. Compared to this Kerala has 98.10% rural internet connectivity.
- Bihar also has the lowest urban internet subscribers amounting to 73.26% of the urban population
- However, of the 8,745 gram panchayat (GP) in Bihar, almost all are connected to the state's main internet grid under BharatNet Project
- Of all the GPs of Bihar connected under phase one, 3,591 gram panchayats are non-operational, while the status of another 200 is unclear.
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Economy
One District One Product (ODOP)
The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has recently been in the news for its nationwide expansion, highlighting its role in promoting district-level economic development and local entrepreneurship.
- About: The One District One Product (ODOP) scheme is a flagship programme of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry
- Launched in Uttar Pradesh in 2018, starting with Moradabad's brassware, the initiative helped revive traditional crafts such as chikankariโฆ
- Currently, over 1,200 ODOP products across sectors like textiles, food processing, handicrafts, and minerals are listed on the official digitalโฆ
- The ODOP Wall serves as a curated display of district-specific indigenous products at platforms such as SARAS Aajeevika Stores
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- Developed under a PublicโPrivate Partnership (PPP) model
- They are being developed with โน5,000 crore interest-free support including at least โน100 crore per State
- They will act as dedicated retail hubs to promote ODOP
- Setting up of National Investment and Manufacturing Zones
- Providing the benefit of 'single window clearance'
- Establishing the Technology Acquisition and Development Fund
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Economy
Government e-Marketplace
During the 'Kreta-Vikreta Gaurav Samman Samaroh 2023' event held in New Delhi, significant growth in procurement from the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) over the past three years, was highlighted.
- About: GeM facilitates online procurement of common use Goods & Services required by various Government Departments / Organisations / PSUs
- The current version of GeM, i.e., GeM 3.0 was launched on January 26, 2018.
- GeM Statistics: As of March 31, 2023, GeM recorded a staggering โน2 lakh crore of Gross Merchandise Value (value of goods sold viaโฆ
- The total number of transactions on GeM has also crossed 1.54 crore.
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- Studies indicate that the platform has generated minimum savings of about 10%, amounting to approximately โน40,000 crore worth of public money.
- GeM eliminates human interface in vendor registration, order placement and payment processing, thereby reducing delays and corruption.
- It provides complete visibility of all transactions on its platform, ensuring fair and equal opportunity for all sellers.
- It enables price comparison and selection of competitive and quality products.
- It ensures compliance with standards and specifications for all its listed products and services and offers a user-friendly online feedback system.
- It promotes innovation by providing opportunities for startups, MSMEs, women entrepreneurs and artisans to showcase their products and services.
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History
Indiahandmade Platform Promotes Indiaโs Craft Heritage
Indiahandmade is part of the Digital India vision to bring India's rich handloom and handicraft traditions into the online economy, while supporting artisan livelihoods, cultural preservation, and rural employment.
- About: Launched in 2023, Indiahandmade is a dedicated digital marketplace developed by Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Textiles toโฆ
- Importance of the Sector: India has around 64.66 lakh handloom and handicraft artisans
- Direct Market Access: Indiahandmade connects artisans and weavers directly with buyers
- Wide Product Range: The platform offers apparel
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- Promotion of Regional Identity: The platform gives special visibility to GI-tagged and ODOP (One District One Product) products
- Trust and Accessibility: Indiahandmade builds buyer confidence through secure payments
- Significance: With plans to onboard over 60 lakh artisans
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History
India's Geographical Indication Landscape
India's Geographical Indication (GI) tags journey of over two decades faces challenges, with limited outcomes indicating the need for reforms in the registration processes.
- About: A geographical indication (GI) is a designation applied to products originating from a specific geographical area
- Article 22 (1) of Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) defines GIs as "indications which identify a good as originating inโฆ
- GI is governed under the Agreement on TRIPS at the World Trade Organisation (WTO).
- The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act
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- Paris Convention emphasises protecting industrial property and geographical indications in Articles 1(2) and 10.
- Compared to other nations, India lags in GI registration
- Germany leads in GI registrations, with 15,566 registered products, followed by China (7,247), as per 2020 data with the World Intellectual Propertyโฆ
- Globally, wines and spirits comprise 51.8% of registered GIs, followed by agricultural products and foodstuffs at 29.9%
- Concerns with GI Act and Registration Process: The GI Act, 1999 framed over two decades ago, requires timely amendments to address current challenges.
- Registration forms and application processing times need simplification for easier compliance
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Economy
Rise of Indiaโs Electric Vehicles Ecosystem
Electric mobility is transforming daily commuting and last-mile connectivity across India, supported by government incentives, growing environmental awareness and rapid technological progress.
- India's EV transition is central to its climate and sustainable-transport strategy
- About: India's electric-mobility journey began in 2015 with the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan and the FAME scheme
- Expanding Charging Access: The e-Amrit tool helps users locate nearby EV charging stations based on their location
- Growth of Domestic EV Manufacturing: India is moving from an assembly-led market towards becoming a comprehensive EV manufacturing hub
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- India as a Global EV Production Hub: Global companies such as VinFast
- Startups, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence: Around 400 EV startups are operating in India, contributing to charging infrastructure, batteryโฆ
- Launch: NITI Aayog launched the India Electric Mobility Index in August 2025 to assess and compare EV progress across States and Union Territories.
- Assessment Framework: It evaluates performance through 16 indicators under three pillarsโtransport electrification
- Classification: States and Union Territories are categorised as Frontrunners, Performers or Aspirants based on their scores.
- Leading Regions: Delhi, Maharashtra and Chandigarh emerged as Frontrunners with relatively advanced electric-mobility ecosystems.
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Simple Current Affairs MCQ โ 07 August 2026
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