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Daily Current Affairs – 6 August, 2026

    NITI Aayog Releases Report to Strengthen India’s Caregiving Workforce

    Context

  • NITI Aayog, in its report "Reimagining Care: Strategies for Empowering Caregivers in Viksit Bharat @2047," has advocated the setting up of a National Carer Council (NCC) to regulate, standardise and professionalise the caregiving services in India.

    • What is the Care Economy?

  • Caregiving involves the physical, emotional, and social support provided to individuals who are unable to perform daily activities independently due to age, illness, or disability, according to the World Health Organisation. 
  • There are two types of caregivers - formal and informal.
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    Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2026

    In News

  • The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill, 2026 has been introduced in Parliament. 

    • Background of Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)

  • Origin: The Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) was established in December 1931 in Kolkata as a learned society in the Statistical Laboratory at Presidency College
  • It was set up by the eminent statistician P. C. Mahalanobis. 
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    Supreme Court Mandates SOPs, Mechanisms to Curb ‘Digital Arrests’

    Context

  • The Supreme Court passed a detailed order directing the Centre, States, the Reserve Bank of India and telecom authorities to prepare standard operating procedures (SOPs) to curb "digital arrests" scams.

    • What is Digital Arrest Scams?

  • A digital arrest is a cyber extortion scam where fraudsters impersonate law enforcement or government officials, using fake video calls, staged studio backdrops, and forged legal documents to terrify victims into believing they face immediate imprisonment, forcing them to transfer money under extreme psychological pressure.
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    274 Fugitives Brought Back to India in Past Seven Years: MHA

    Context

  • As per the Ministry of Home Affairs, India has brought back 274 fugitive criminals from 36 countries between 2019 and 2026.

    • What is a Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO)?

  • A Fugitive Economic Offender (FEO) is a person:
  • Against whom an arrest warrant has been issued for committing a scheduled economic offence involving ₹100 crore or more, and
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    Rise of India’s Electric Vehicles Ecosystem 

    Context

  • The eMobility is turning into a key driver of economic growth, energy security, and a cleaner future, as India is rapidly shifting to electric vehicles (EVs).

    • What is an Electric Vehicle (EV)?

  • An EV is a vehicle powered by an electric motor that uses energy stored in a battery. It can be recharged from an external power source.
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    The World Development Report 2026

    Context

  • The World Bank has released The World Development Report 2026.

    • About

  • It has been published annually since 1978, each report provides in-depth analysis and policy recommendations on a specific and important aspect of development
  • The 2026 Report offers a clear framework to adopt, adapt, and advance for the road ahead to help countries capture AI’s benefits without wasting scarce resources or deepening dependence on any single supplier. 
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    News In Short 06-08-2026

    Context

  • India and Uzbekistan have agreed to expand their strategic partnership.

    • Uzbekistan

  • Uzbekistan is Central Asia's most populous country, with a population of 30.8 million people.
  • It shares borders with Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Afghanistan. 
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