Daily Current Affairs – August

With reference to the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Bill 2026, consider the following statements: 1 The Bill replaces the Indian Statistical Institute Act of 1959, transforming the institute into a statutory body corporate. 2 The new governance structure features an 11-member Board of Governors to guide research expansion into fields like AI, data science, and cryptology. 3 Under the provisions of the Bill, all statistical research institutes in India are merged into a single state-controlled ministry department. How many of the statements given above are correct?

Regarding the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) and species conservation action plans in India, consider the following statements: 1 The Clouded Leopard is the state animal of Meghalaya and is listed as 'Vulnerable' on the IUCN Red List. 2 India's first Clouded Leopard Conservation Action Plan targets 14 priority landscapes across Northeast India for habitat connectivity and species recovery. 3 Clouded leopards are large alpine herbivores that feed exclusively on wild bamboo shoots in desert ecosystems. How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to genomic research and 'Telomere-to-Telomere' (T2T) genome sequencing, consider the following statements: 1 A Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) genome assembly provides a complete, gapless sequence of a chromosome from one end (telomere) to the other. 2 The complete T2T genome assembly for pigeonpea variety 'Asha' mapped 11 chromosomes and 36,557 genes, facilitating the breeding of climate-resilient, high-yielding pulses. 3 T2T sequencing is a method used exclusively to create inorganic synthetic plastic polymers in industrial factories. How many of the statements given above are correct?

With reference to South-South Cooperation and India-Lesotho bilateral relations, consider the following statements: 1 Lesotho is an enclaved landlocked country located entirely within the geographical boundaries of South Africa. 2 The Joint Bilateral Commission between India and Lesotho reviews development partnership, capacity building under ITEC, and trade cooperation. 3 Bilateral diplomatic forums between sovereign nations automatically cancel all bilateral trade agreements signed over the previous 100 years. How many of the statements given above are correct?

In the context of India's long-term nuclear energy vision and higher education initiatives, consider the following statements: 1 India targets achieving 100 Gigawatt electric (GWe) nuclear energy capacity by the year 2047 to support its net-zero transition. 2 The Nuclear Technology Orientation Programme (NTOP) launched by IIT Hyderabad and Crimson Energy Experts is India's first industry-academia nuclear training initiative. 3 Commercial nuclear power generation in India is regulated and operated entirely by unmonitored private street vendors. How many of the statements given above are correct?