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Daily Current Affairs – 4 September, 2026

    Police Modernisation Mission (PMM) 

    Context

  • The Union government told the Supreme Court that it has begun implementing a ₹24,000-crore umbrella scheme called the Police Modernisation Mission (PMM) over the next five years.

    • About the Police Modernisation Mission (PMM) 

  • Coverage: The scheme would strengthen the internal security capabilities of state police forces and Central Armed Police Forces and Central Government security and intelligence agencies through targeted investments, reforms and technology-led transformation.
  • CCTV infrastructure: Adequate funds would be provided for installing CCTV cameras in police stations across states.
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    Visit of the Prime Minister of Belgium to India

    Context

  • Recently the Belgian Prime Minister visited India, marking the first official visit by a Belgian Prime Minister in two decades.

    • About

  • Bilateral Trade: India and Belgium have set a goal of doubling bilateral trade over the next five years.
  • Both the nations welcomed the launch of the India-Belgium Investment Fast-Track Mechanism and recognised it as an important step towards further strengthening bilateral investment ties.
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    Strengthening India’s Fight Against Corruption

    Context

  • The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) highlighted delays in the disposal of corruption cases investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with 7,229 cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, pending trial as of December 31, 2025.

    • About the Prevention of Corruption Act (PCA), 1988

  • The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, is India's primary legislative framework designed to combat corruption, bribery, and misuse of office by public servants.
  • The Act was significantly amended by the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, which strengthened provisions relating to bribery and commercial organisations.
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    ‘Raksha’ Framework For Defence Diplomacy

    In News

  • The Defence Minister released the ‘RAKSHA’ document on defence diplomacy in New Delhi.

    • Defence diplomacy 

  • It is the non-coercive use of military assets, resources, and institutions to achieve foreign policy and national security goals in peacetime.
  • It uses military-to-military engagement such as joint exercises, port visits, intelligence sharing, capacity-building programs, and humanitarian relief to create mutual trust, reduce conflict, and to project power soft-coercively.
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    News In Short 04-09-2026

    Context

  • The Supreme Court held that the Bar Council of India (BCI) has no statutory power to regulate the conduct of law students before their enrolment as advocates.

    • Background

  • The controversy arose at NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, after students objected to the proposed participation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant as the chief guest at the university’s convocation, following his oral remarks in court comparing youths to "parasites" and "cockroaches."
  • In response, the BCI issued notifications directing State Bar Councils to withhold the enrolment of NALSAR’s 2026 graduates as advocates. The directives were later withdrawn.
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