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22 June 2026

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8/10

Implementation of DNA records collection law

  • The Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act (CrPI), 2022, allows police and prison authorities to collect biological and physical samples, including DNA, fingerprints, iris scans, and photographs, from arrested and convicted individuals.
  • Over one lakh DNA profiles have been generated and stored in a central database managed by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) over the last five months.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Employability and credentialing of Indian graduates

  • India Skills Report 2025 indicates that 54.8% of Indian graduates are employable, up from 51% the previous year.
  • The 'employability paradox' refers to the trend where students accumulate credentials faster than their professional readiness improves.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 17-day story

7/10

Biochar for sustainable agriculture in India

  • Biochar is a carbon-rich material produced by heating agricultural waste in low-oxygen conditions (pyrolysis).
  • It acts as a carbon-negative solution, sequestering carbon in soil for long periods due to slow decomposition.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Supreme Court ruling on footpath usage

  • Supreme Court Bench (Justices P.S. Narasimha and Atul S. Chandurkar) ruled in Maniyar Iliyaz@Shaik Riyaz versus P. Ayyappan that footpaths are not merely safety strips but essential public spaces.
  • The Court declared the right to walk on a comfortable and safe footpath as a priority over movement by motor vehicles.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 5-day story

7/10

Supreme Court on police re-opening investigations

  • Supreme Court in Paliniswamy Veeraraja & Ors. v. State of Karnataka & Anr. reiterated that police must obtain Magistrate's permission to initiate further investigation after filing a closure report.
  • Section 173(8) of the CrPC allows for a supplementary report upon finding additional evidence, though it is silent on the requirement for prior judicial approval.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Kerala's fiscal health and committed expenditure

  • Kerala's fiscal health is characterized by a high share of 'committed expenditure' (salaries, pensions, and interest payments) in total revenue receipts, reaching nearly 78%.
  • High committed expenditure limits fiscal space for capital expenditure, contributing to persistent revenue deficits.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 6-day story

7/10

Advertising laws for junk food

  • HFSS (High in Fat, Sugar, and Sodium) foods are increasingly linked to non-communicable diseases like obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
  • Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are engineered for high palatability and potential addictiveness, often using additives like maltodextrin, emulsifiers, and acidity regulators.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Jairam Ramesh on voting as a fundamental right

  • The right to vote is currently classified as a statutory right in India, rather than a fundamental right.
  • Proponents argue that elevating the right to vote to a fundamental right would ensure higher levels of judicial review and protection against arbitrary voter exclusion.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Meghalaya High Court on illegal coal mining

  • The Meghalaya High Court appointed a one-member judicial committee, led by Justice B.P. Katakey (retd), to oversee compliance with bans on illegal coal mining.
  • The committee was constituted in April 2022 to enforce the Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal (NGT) bans on hazardous 'rat-hole' coal mining.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

India-EU Free Trade Agreement progress

  • India and the EU aim to sign a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by December, with implementation expected by February-March of the following year.
  • The agreement is projected to provide duty-free access for approximately 93% of Indian shipments to the 27-nation EU bloc.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 2-day story

7/10

NEET-UG re-examination and paper leak controversy

  • Over 20 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET-UG re-test across 5,440 domestic and 14 international centres.
  • The re-test was necessitated by the cancellation of the original May examination following allegations of a paper leak.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

PM Modi on maritime sector and naval infrastructure

  • India aims to transition from a buyer to a producer in the defense sector to enhance strategic autonomy and economic growth.
  • Recent naval inductions include INS Dunagiri (stealth frigate), INS Sanshodhak (survey vessel), and INS Agray (anti-submarine warfare shallow watercraft).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

7/10

India-U.S. interim trade deal negotiations

  • India and the U.S. are in advanced stages of negotiating an interim trade deal, currently requiring final touches.
  • USTR Jamieson Greer is visiting India to discuss the framework of the deal with the Commerce Minister.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 7-day story

6/10

Water-borne disease outbreaks in Kerala

  • Kerala, despite high public health indicators, faces recurrent outbreaks of water-borne diseases including shigellosis, Hepatitis A, norovirus, and Acute Diarrhoeal Diseases (ADD).
  • Amoebic meningoencephalitis has emerged as a significant health threat, linked to faecal contamination in domestic wells.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Letters to the editor on Israel-Palestine conflict

  • The Israel-Palestine conflict continues to impact regional stability in West Asia, specifically affecting the security of the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the efficacy of ceasefire agreements in the region, with calls for greater international mediation to ensure compliance.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

6/10

Educational guidance and scholarship opportunities

  • Aeronautical Engineering requires a strong foundation in Physics and Mathematics; key Indian institutes include IITs (Mumbai, Chennai, Kanpur), IIST (Thiruvananthapuram), PEC (Chandigarh), MIT (Manipal), and Amrita University.
  • Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) requirements: Physics and Maths in Class 12, minimum 50-55% marks in English, Physics, and Maths, and medical fitness (6/6 vision, no colour blindness) certified by a DGCA-authorised examiner.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Shiv Sena (UBT) defections to Eknath Shinde faction

  • Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs are defecting to the Eknath Shinde-led faction, a process referred to as 'Operation Tiger'.
  • Two specific MPs, Nagesh Patil Ashtikar and Omraje Nimbalkar, announced their departure citing lack of development funds and derogatory remarks from party leadership.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 8-day story

6/10

NHRC intervention in juvenile detention case in U.P.

  • NHRC took suo motu cognisance of a 16-year-old juvenile being held in an adult jail (Kasna Jail) for two months.
  • The juvenile was apprehended on April 14 following protests in Noida and was only transferred to a juvenile home on June 12.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Mullaperiyar dam safety committee composition

  • The Comprehensive Dam Safety Evaluation Committee was constituted to inspect the Mullaperiyar dam.
  • The Central government unilaterally removed the Kerala state representative from the committee.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

6/10

Madras High Court PIL on stray dog management

  • Madras High Court initiated a suo motu PIL to ensure compliance with Supreme Court orders regarding stray dog management in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.
  • Respondents include Chief Secretaries and Secretaries of Animal Husbandry, Health, and Municipal Administration departments.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

U.K. social media ban for children

  • The U.K. has announced a ban on social media for children under 16 to protect their childhood and mental well-being.
  • Australia, Indonesia, and Malaysia have also enacted nationwide restrictions on minors' access to social media.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Cybersecurity in Indian education sector

  • Indian education sector faces an average of 8,487 cyberattacks per week (Check Point Research 2026).
  • Common vulnerabilities include weak backup practices, misconfigured cloud storage (e.g., AWS S3 buckets), and unsecured databases.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

CISF deployment in Jammu & Kashmir prisons

  • The Union Home Ministry has decided to deploy the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at five additional prisons in Jammu & Kashmir.
  • This expansion includes a new high-security prison in Kathua, designed for inmates involved in serious offences such as terrorism.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Heritage structure demolitions in Uttar Pradesh

  • Concerns raised regarding the demolition of historical and heritage structures in Uttar Pradesh under the pretext of encroachment claims.
  • Arguments presented that such actions potentially infringe upon the religious and cultural rights of minority communities.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

5/10

SIT probe into custodial death in Andhra Pradesh

  • The Andhra Pradesh government has constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe the alleged custodial death of a youth in the NTR Police Commissionerate limits.
  • The SIT is headed by an Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to ensure an impartial and transparent investigation.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

5/10

ED investigation into CMRL pay-off case

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting a money-laundering investigation into the Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd. (CMRL) pay-off case.
  • The investigation is being conducted under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

5/10

Illegal tree felling in Chalakudy forest division

  • Illegal felling of 273 teak trees occurred in the Chalakudy forest division, Kerala, along an 18-km stretch from Vellikulangara junction to Vettilapala bridge.
  • The trees were felled to clear a pathway for a State hill highway project, with land acquired by the Kerala Road Fund Board.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Karnataka electoral roll revision controversy

  • Karnataka is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting June 30.
  • A conflict has emerged regarding the validity of residential certificates issued by Panchayat Development Officers (PDOs) for electoral registration.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 7-day story

5/10

Housing and urban development in Dwarka

  • DDA's Diwali Special Housing Scheme 2023 introduced mixed-income housing pockets in Dwarka, integrating EWS, LIG, and MIG flats within shared infrastructure.
  • Conflicts have emerged in projects like Dwarka Greens and Golf View Condos regarding the installation of fences separating EWS blocks from other income groups.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Delhi government urban infrastructure and welfare initiatives

  • PWD conducted a special drive repairing over 2,000 potholes in Delhi ahead of the monsoon season.
  • New PWD road construction projects now include a mandatory five-year maintenance clause to ensure quality standards.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Ammonia gas leak at Tamil Nadu seafood unit

  • Incident: Ammonia gas leak at Peter & Paul Seafood Exports Pvt. Ltd. in Kannagiper village, Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu.
  • Casualties: 2 deaths (migrant workers), over 60 hospitalised, 23 in ICU.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 6-day story

5/10

U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks in Switzerland

  • U.S. and Iran have initiated direct diplomatic talks in Switzerland, referred to as the 'Lake Lucerne Summit'.
  • The primary objective of the U.S. is to engage Iran in negotiations regarding its nuclear programme and the security of the Strait of Hormuz.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 54-day story

4/10

Green careers and environmental conservation

  • Green careers encompass unconventional roles in environmental conservation, including wildlife filmmaking and storytelling.
  • Environmental storytelling serves as a tool for conservation, influencing public perception, policy, and community engagement.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Public health risks of alcohol consumption in heatwaves

  • France has implemented a partial ban on alcohol consumption in 35 regions currently under heatwave alerts.
  • The measure is a public health intervention aimed at reducing heat-related illnesses during large outdoor events like the Fête de la Musique.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Humanitarian crisis in Ukraine

  • The International Rescue Committee (IRC) reports that Ukraine's humanitarian crisis persists despite shifts in battlefield dynamics.
  • Approximately 10 million people remain displaced within Ukraine due to the ongoing conflict, according to United Nations data.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Health insurance top-up policy considerations

  • A top-up health insurance policy provides coverage for catastrophic claims exceeding a specific threshold (e.g., ₹10 lakh).
  • The strategy of using a self-funded medical corpus for the initial threshold and a top-up policy for excess costs is an alternative to a standard basic health insurance policy.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Protests against Google's Project Nimbus

  • Project Nimbus is a $1 billion cloud computing contract between the Israeli government and Google and Amazon.
  • The project provides cloud services to Israeli ministries, authorities, and government-owned companies.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Post-Brexit political landscape in the U.K.

  • The 2016 referendum resulted in a 52% to 48% vote in favor of leaving the European Union.
  • Brexit has led to significant political instability, characterized by high turnover in leadership, including six Prime Ministers in a decade.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Debate on classroom learning vs. digital resources

  • The traditional teacher-centric classroom model often fails to improve student academic competence over time, leading to static performance levels.
  • Learner-centric and communicative pedagogical approaches (inquiry-based, project-based) have not fully resolved the mismatch between teaching and learning.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Religious discourse on Vedas and Bhakti

  • Vedic structure: Comprised of Karma Kanda (rituals/duties) and Jnana Kanda (spiritual knowledge).
  • Role of Bhakti: Described as an underlying, essential element within the Vedas, analogous to the invisible flow of the Sarasvathī river.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Law and order concerns in Haryana

  • Recent reports indicate a rise in organized crime activities within Haryana.
  • Estimates suggest the presence of 50 to 60 active criminal gangs operating across the state.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Kerala Revised Budget 2026-27 discussion

  • The Kerala State Legislative Assembly has initiated a general discussion on the Revised Budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
  • The budget document was formally presented by the Chief Minister on June 19.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 3-day story

4/10

Political row between Congress and BJP in Telangana

  • Political discourse in Telangana involves a debate over the implementation of state-level election guarantees versus national-level governance commitments.
  • The state government has sought the assistance of Union Ministers to secure clearances for state development projects, including the second phase of the Hyderabad Metro Rail.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Human-wildlife conflict in Rajasthan

  • Incident: Leopard attack in Ballupura village, Alwar district, Rajasthan.
  • Casualties: Three individuals (Gila Yadav, Jairam Saini, and Babli Yadav) sustained injuries.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Himachal Pradesh medical education infrastructure

  • Himachal Pradesh government announced a corpus of ₹150 crore for the modernisation of laboratories in state-run medical colleges.
  • Foundation stone laid for an ultra-modern critical care block at the Dr. Radhakrishnan Government Medical College campus in Jol Sapper, Hamirpur.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Demolition of religious sites in Rajasthan

  • Allegations have been raised regarding the demolition of religious sites in Rajasthan's border areas near Pakistan.
  • The demolitions are reportedly being conducted under the administrative pretext of removing encroachments.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 7-day story

4/10

Criminal justice and police investigations in Delhi

  • Shahdara railway station incident: Three adults arrested and two juveniles apprehended for the assault and death of a passenger; booked under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (culpable homicide not amounting to murder).
  • Evidence collection: Police utilize social media footage and physical evidence (e.g., iron kada, bat, knife) to identify and prosecute suspects.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

International Day of Yoga celebrations

  • International Day of Yoga is observed annually on June 21, following a 2014 UN declaration supported by 193 member states and 173 co-sponsors.
  • The 2024 theme for the International Day of Yoga is 'Yoga for healthy ageing'.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

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