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HSSC•Weekly revision•23 Aug 2026

HSSC Weekly Current Affairs – 17 to 23 August 2026

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01
Haryana Policy

Family property-transfer stamp-duty waiver clarified

Haryana confirmed that the family-transfer exemption also covers grandchildren through daughters.

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  • 1Full stamp-duty exemption clarified
  • 2Applies to lifetime family property transfers
  • 3Daughter’s children included
  • 4Dohata-dohati / nati-natin covered
  • 5Clarification by FCR Dr. Sumita Misra
  • 6Haryana revenue administration
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Haryana clarified that the full stamp-duty exemption for lifetime transfer of immovable property within a family extends to a daughter’s children as well. This includes dohata-dohati or nati-natin, removing ambiguity about whether only descendants through sons were covered. The clarification is important for families executing gift or transfer deeds and reflects equal treatment of grandchildren through daughters. For HSSC, remember that the announcement concerns lifetime family property transfers, full stamp-duty exemption and the inclusion of a daughter’s children. Financial Commissioner Revenue Dr. Sumita Misra was associated with the clarification. This topic belongs to Haryana revenue administration and should not be confused with inheritance after death or with general stamp-duty rates.
02
Haryana International Cooperation

Haryana promotes ‘Go Global’ engagement with students from 14 countries

The Chief Minister asked international students to become Haryana’s brand ambassadors in their home countries.

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  • 1Students from 14 countries
  • 2Initiative: Go Global approach
  • 3Department: Foreign Cooperation
  • 4CM: Nayab Singh Saini
  • 5Venue: Sant Kabir Kutir
  • 6Students encouraged to be Haryana brand ambassadors
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Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini interacted with international students from 14 countries who were studying at universities in Haryana. The programme formed part of the Foreign Cooperation Department’s ‘Go Global’ approach, intended to connect the state with international opportunities and encourage Haryana’s youth to keep pace with emerging technologies. The Chief Minister invited the students to act as brand ambassadors for Haryana after returning to their countries, helping strengthen educational and cultural links. The interaction took place at Sant Kabir Kutir, the Chief Minister’s residence. HSSC candidates should remember the number of countries, the Go Global approach, the Foreign Cooperation Department and the brand-ambassador message.
03
Health

Eighteen hospitals empanelled under Haryana AYUSH reimbursement policy

Government employees, pensioners and dependants can access treatment under the AYUSH Medical Reimbursement Policy.

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  • 118 hospitals empanelled
  • 2Policy: AYUSH Medical Reimbursement Policy
  • 3Implemented in May 2023
  • 4Benefits state employees, pensioners and dependants
  • 5Health Minister: Arti Singh Rao
  • 6AYUSH includes Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy
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Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao reported that 18 hospitals had been empanelled by the AYUSH Department under the AYUSH Medical Reimbursement Policy. The policy, implemented in May 2023, enables eligible state government employees, pensioners and their dependants to obtain recognised AYUSH treatment and claim benefits according to the prescribed rules. Empanelment gives beneficiaries a defined network of institutions and supports access to Ayurveda and other AYUSH systems within the government reimbursement framework. For HSSC, remember the number of hospitals, the policy name, its May 2023 implementation and the eligible groups. AYUSH represents Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy.
04
Haryana Schemes

Benefits planned under Dr B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikaran Yojana

Haryana directed officials to identify eligible families for housing-renovation assistance across the state.

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  • 1Scheme: Dr B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikaran Yojana
  • 2Eligible families to be identified statewide
  • 3Minister: Krishan Kumar Bedi
  • 4Linked with 650th birth anniversary of Guru Ravidas
  • 5Housing-renovation assistance
  • 6Department: SEWA
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Haryana’s SEWA Minister Krishan Kumar Bedi directed officials to identify eligible families under the Dr B.R. Ambedkar Awas Navinikaran Yojana. The government planned to provide benefits in connection with the 650th birth-anniversary celebrations of Sant Shiromani Guru Ravidas Maharaj. The scheme supports eligible households requiring renovation of their existing homes and is associated with the state’s social-justice and welfare administration. For HSSC, remember the full scheme name, the responsible minister and the link with Guru Ravidas’s 650th birth anniversary. SEWA here refers to the department handling Social Justice, Empowerment, Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes, and Antyodaya.
05
Health

Haryana issues swine-flu prevention advisory

People with fever, coughing or sneezing were advised to avoid public places and follow preventive precautions.

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  • 1Advisory issued by Haryana Health Department
  • 2Swine flu associated with H1N1
  • 3Symptomatic people advised to avoid public places
  • 4Symptoms include fever, cough and breathing difficulty
  • 5Focus on respiratory hygiene and prevention
  • 6Issued amid changing weather
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The Haryana Health Department issued an advisory on swine flu amid changing weather conditions. Listed symptoms included fever, cough, sore throat, a runny or blocked nose, breathing difficulty, headache, body and joint pain, weakness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. People experiencing fever, coughing or sneezing were advised to avoid public places to reduce transmission. The advisory emphasises early attention to symptoms, respiratory hygiene and responsible behaviour rather than panic. For HSSC, remember that swine flu is associated with the H1N1 influenza virus and spreads mainly through respiratory droplets. Candidates should connect the state advisory with prevention, symptom awareness and protection of vulnerable people.
06
Health & CSR

CSR drive targets biomedical equipment for 23 Haryana district hospitals

Banks, PSUs and industries were encouraged to support hospital equipment and haemophilia care.

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  • 123 District Civil Hospitals targeted
  • 2CSR support sought from banks, PSUs and industries
  • 3Essential biomedical equipment required
  • 4Nearly 1,000 haemophilia patients mentioned
  • 5Deputy Commissioners to mobilise support
  • 6Strengthens public-health infrastructure
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Haryana launched a Corporate Social Responsibility mobilisation drive to equip 23 District Civil Hospitals with essential biomedical equipment. Deputy Commissioners were asked to engage banks, public-sector undertakings, industries and corporate houses for support. The initiative also seeks to strengthen treatment for nearly 1,000 haemophilia patients receiving care across the state. Haemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder in which blood does not clot properly. For HSSC, remember the number of hospitals, the use of CSR support and the focus on biomedical equipment and haemophilia treatment. The programme illustrates cooperation between government administration and institutional donors to improve public-health infrastructure.
07
Economy & Social Security

EPFO promotes Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026

A one-time opportunity covers eligible workers left outside EPF coverage from April 2009 through March 2026.

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  • 1Campaign: Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026
  • 2Abbreviation: EEC 2026
  • 3Effective from 29 June 2026
  • 4Covers omissions from 1 April 2009–31 March 2026
  • 5Implemented by EPFO
  • 6Ministry: Labour and Employment
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The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation urged establishments to use the Employees’ Enrolment Campaign 2026. The campaign was notified with effect from 29 June 2026 and offers a special one-time opportunity to enrol eligible employees who remained outside EPF coverage between 1 April 2009 and 31 March 2026. The measure aims to widen formal social-security protection and encourage employers to regularise eligible workers. For HSSC, remember the abbreviation EEC 2026, the effective date, the historical coverage window and that EPFO functions under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. EPF is a contributory retirement-savings and social-security mechanism for eligible employees.
08
Economy & Consumer Affairs

Government Approved Test Centre applications open until 31 August

Eligible laboratories and technical institutions can seek recognition for Legal Metrology verification work.

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  • 1Applications close: 31 August 2026
  • 251 GATCs already recognised
  • 3Verification expanded to 23 categories
  • 4Eligible: labs, industries, engineering colleges, polytechnics and ITIs
  • 5Governed by Legal Metrology Rules, 2013
  • 6Department of Consumer Affairs
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The Department of Consumer Affairs invited eligible organisations to apply for recognition as Government Approved Test Centres under the Legal Metrology (Government Approved Test Centre) Rules, 2013. Applications remain open until 31 August 2026. Eligible applicants include industries, laboratories, engineering colleges, polytechnics, Industrial Training Institutes and other testing facilities. The government reported that 51 GATCs had already been recognised and that the verification scope had expanded to 23 categories. These centres increase testing capacity, speed up verification services and strengthen consumer protection by ensuring measuring instruments comply with prescribed standards. For HSSC, remember the application deadline, the existing number of centres, the 23 categories and the Legal Metrology Rules, 2013.
09
Social Justice

Mission Zero workshop focuses on ending sanitation-work fatalities

The national workshop promoted mechanisation, occupational safety and coordinated action for dignified sanitation services.

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  • 1Workshop: Mission Zero—Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work
  • 2Venue: Lokseva Bhawan, Bhubaneswar
  • 3Promotes mechanised sanitation
  • 4Links with NAMASTE and GARIMA schemes
  • 5Focus on occupational safety and dignity
  • 6Whole-of-government approach
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A National Workshop titled ‘Mission Zero: Ending Fatalities in Sanitation Work’ was held at Lokseva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It focused on strengthening institutional systems, appropriate technology, operational preparedness and mechanised sanitation to prevent deaths during sewer and septic-tank work. The workshop linked its objectives with the NAMASTE and GARIMA schemes, which promote mechanisation, occupational safety, health, education and livelihood support for sanitation workers and their dependants. For HSSC, remember the workshop title, host city and central idea—zero fatalities through safe and mechanised sanitation. The subject falls under social justice, urban sanitation and occupational safety.
10
Defence

‘Mangrol’ anti-submarine shallow-water craft delivered to Indian Navy

The third ASW Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard was delivered on 21 August 2026.

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  • 1Vessel: Mangrol
  • 2Third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft
  • 3Builder: Cochin Shipyard Limited
  • 4Delivered to Indian Navy
  • 5Date: 21 August 2026
  • 6Abbreviation: ASW-SWC
  • 7Supports indigenous defence production
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Mangrol, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited in Kochi, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 21 August 2026. ASW shallow-water craft are designed for anti-submarine operations in coastal waters and support surveillance, search-and-attack and maritime-security missions. The delivery contributes to indigenous naval shipbuilding and the broader Atmanirbhar Bharat objective in defence production. For HSSC, remember the vessel’s name, its sequence as the third craft, the builder and the delivery date. Cochin Shipyard Limited is located in Kochi, Kerala, and the vessel category is commonly abbreviated ASW-SWC.

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