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8/10

Pride Month and LGBTQIA+ rights in India

  • Pride Month origins: 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City.
  • Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act, 2026: Introduces medical-board certification, bureaucratic verification, and a National Transgender Registry.

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

8/10

India's fertility rate trends

  • India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR) is 1.9, below the replacement level of 2.1 and the global average of 2.2.
  • Significant regional disparity: Urban fertility is 1.5; states like Delhi, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal range between 1.2 and 1.3.

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

8/10

Supreme Court judgment on right to trauma care

  • Supreme Court in SaveLIFE Foundation vs Union of India (2026) declared the right to trauma care as an integral part of the right to life under Article 21.
  • The right extends from the site of injury to definitive hospital treatment.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

8/10

Monsoon deficit and El Niño impact

  • Southwest monsoon deficit increased from 35% to 43% nationwide.
  • El Niño (moderate-to-strong) suppresses vertical air movement and weakens moisture-bearing trade winds.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 24-day story

8/10

Supreme Court ruling on NGO foreign funding rules

  • The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2026, notified on June 22, impose stricter regulations on NGOs receiving foreign donations.
  • Rule 9(1B) requires NGO registration certificates to specify the exact purpose and the geographical States or Union Territories of operation.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 18-day story

7/10

New Index of Services Production (ISP)

  • MoSPI has introduced the Index of Services Production (ISP) to measure short-term growth in the services sector.
  • The ISP serves as a counterpart to the Index of Industrial Production (IIP).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 15-day story

7/10

BHIM UPI expansion to financial products

  • NPCI BHIM Services (NBSL) plans to expand the BHIM app from a payments platform to a comprehensive financial services hub.
  • Planned product offerings include credit cards, loans (via NBFC partnerships), investments, and insurance.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Piyush Goyal U.K. visit for trade deal implementation

  • Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal scheduled to visit the U.K. from June 25-27 to review the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
  • The visit aims to prepare for the official roll-out of CETA and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) on July 15.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 14-day story

7/10

NewsClick case FIR quashing

  • Delhi High Court quashed the FIR and money laundering proceedings (ECIR) against NewsClick and its editor-in-chief, citing 'mala fide and arbitrary' exercise of power.
  • The case involved allegations of misappropriation of funds and violation of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) norms regarding a $1.5 million investment from Worldwide Media Holdings LLC in 2018.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Mekedatu dam project dispute

  • Mekedatu project involves a proposed drinking water-cum-balancing reservoir across the Cauvery river, located 100 km from Bengaluru.
  • Project specifications: 67.16 TMC ft capacity, 400 MW hydro power component, no irrigation component.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 26-day story

7/10

PAC report request on Great Nicobar Project

  • The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has requested a comprehensive report from the Union Home Ministry regarding the Great Nicobar Project.
  • Concerns raised regarding the project include the potential felling of approximately 1.5 crore trees and the impact on the fragile ecosystem of the Nicobar Islands.

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

7/10

China-India mutual trust discussions

  • China has expressed readiness to work with India to enhance mutual trust and dispel doubts.
  • The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasized the need to properly handle sensitive issues and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation.

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

7/10

Kerala political row over PM SHRI scheme

  • PM SHRI (Prime Minister Schools for Rising India) is a centrally funded scheme aimed at developing select schools as model institutions.
  • The scheme is aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

7/10

Anna Hazare protest against Maharashtra RTI rules

  • The Maharashtra Right to Information (Amendment) Rules, 2026, have faced criticism from activists for allegedly weakening the spirit of the RTI Act.
  • Key contested provisions include a threefold increase in application fees, the introduction of fees for appeals, and a cap on free information for those below the poverty line.

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

7/10

India-U.S. trade negotiations

  • U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal held meetings in New Delhi to review the Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA) and an interim trade deal.
  • Core elements of the BTA include enhanced market access, digital trade, supply chain resilience, reduction of non-tariff barriers, and strategic sector cooperation.

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

6/10

India-UAE defence partnership

  • India and UAE reviewed progress under the Strategic Defence Partnership Framework in New Delhi.
  • The meeting was co-chaired by Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) Amitabh Prasad and UAE Staff Brigadier Jamal Ebrahim Mohamed Ebrahim Almar-Zooqi.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

NMC phasing out PG diploma medical courses

  • The National Medical Commission (NMC) has mandated the phasing out of all postgraduate diploma medical courses by the 2027-28 academic year.
  • The 2026-27 academic year will be the final year for admissions into these diploma programmes.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Supreme Court ruling on NEET-SS cut-offs

  • The Supreme Court is hearing a petition by the Tamil Nadu Medical Officers’ Association regarding NEET-SS admissions.
  • The petition challenges the diversion of 152 vacant super-speciality seats reserved for in-service government doctors to the all-India quota.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Shiv Sena (UBT) request for rebel MPs' letter

  • Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs petitioned the Lok Sabha Speaker regarding the status of six rebel MPs who claimed to have joined a different faction.
  • The petitioners sought disclosure of the letter submitted by the rebel MPs and clarification on whether they approached the Speaker as a group or individuals.

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

6/10

CRPF officer suspension over CAPF Bill protest

  • The Central Armed Police Force (General Administration) Act, 2026 was passed by Parliament on April 2 and became effective on April 9.
  • A Deputy Inspector General (DIG) rank officer of the CRPF was suspended following an enquiry into alleged dissemination of messages against the government.

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

6/10

Kerala High Court order on BJP councillor oaths

  • The Kerala High Court ruled that oaths taken by municipal councillors in the name of local deities, 'Bharath Matha', or 'Balidaanis' are invalid.
  • The ruling was based on the provisions of the Kerala Municipality Act, 1994, which mandates that oaths must be taken in the name of God or by solemn affirmation.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Insects and mango varieties in India

  • India hosts over 1,000 mango varieties, including Banganapalli, Dassheri, Alphonso, Badaami, Imaam Pasandh, Malgoa, and Lalbagh.
  • Mango trees bloom between December and March, producing panicles containing hundreds to 10,000 flowers each.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Kremlin on nuclear weapons as global war deterrent

  • The Kremlin asserts that nuclear weapons serve as the primary deterrent against the outbreak of a global war.
  • The global security architecture is described as currently eroding.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

China's technological advancements defense

  • Chinese Premier Li Qiang characterized China's technological advancements as 'China Opportunity 2.0' rather than a threat.
  • Western officials and the OECD have raised concerns regarding China's heavy state subsidies in high-tech sectors like AI and electric vehicles.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

UN nuclear inspections in Iran

  • IAEA chief Rafael Grossi confirmed that UN nuclear inspections in Iran will resume following an interim peace accord between the US and Iran.
  • A 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the US and Iran to end the war, establishing a 60-day period for negotiations on nuclear and other issues.

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

5/10

businessline MSME Conclave

  • The 5th annual businessline MSME Conclave is scheduled for June 25 in Bengaluru and June 27 in Coimbatore.
  • World MSME Day is observed globally on June 27 to celebrate small businesses and advocate for their sustainable growth.

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

5/10

Investment outlook on structural challenges

  • Analysts suggest India faces structural challenges to its growth trajectory, potentially leading to a 'low equilibrium' growth path.
  • Key structural concerns include weak consumption demand, slowing productivity, limited job creation, and risks of stagflation.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

U.S. military command name change

  • The U.S. military command covering the region from the U.S. West Coast to India's western border has been renamed from 'US INDOPACOM' to 'US PACOM'.
  • The 2018 shift to 'Indo-Pacific' was intended to reflect the growing strategic significance of the Indian Ocean and the Indian subcontinent.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Arunachal Pradesh flash floods and landslides

  • Flash floods and landslides in Arunachal Pradesh caused by heavy monsoon rainfall.
  • Keyi Panyor district reported one fatality and four missing persons.

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

5/10

Kharge-Pradhan war of words over student remarks

  • Allegations of systemic irregularities in national-level competitive examinations, specifically citing 90 instances of paper leaks.
  • Concerns regarding the impact of examination failures on student mental health and socio-economic stability of affected families.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 84-day story

5/10

Iran invitation to PM Modi for Khamenei funeral

  • Iran has invited the Indian Prime Minister to the official burial ceremonies of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.
  • The burial ceremonies are scheduled to take place between July 3 and 9 across Tehran, Qom, and Mashhad.

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

5/10

MEA clarification on passport as citizenship document

  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that an Indian passport is primarily a travel document, not a proof of citizenship.
  • Passports facilitate international transit and attest to nationality while abroad, but are distinct from documents establishing citizenship rights.

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

5/10

Deepender Hooda on IAS officer arrest and RS polls

  • IAS officer Pankaj Agarwal arrested by CBI in connection with a ₹504-crore IDFC First Bank scam.
  • The officer served as the Returning Officer during a Rajya Sabha election.

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

5/10

Rahul Gandhi on bonded labour in Uttar Pradesh

  • Recent incident in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, involved the rescue of 12 men held as bonded labourers.
  • Workers were lured from Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, and Jharkhand with promises of employment and fair wages.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Lucknow coaching centre fire investigation

  • Lucknow fire incident: A three-storey commercial building fire in Aliganj resulted in 15 deaths and 9 injuries.
  • Administrative action: The Lucknow Development Authority (LDA) recommended action against 25 officials, including 6 PCS officers and 19 engineers, for oversight failures.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 10-day story

5/10

Okhla landfill biomining progress

  • The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has set a target to clear the Okhla landfill site by December.
  • Approximately 23 acres of land at the Okhla site have been cleared of legacy waste through biomining.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

5/10

Delhi coaching centre safety inspections

  • Delhi government has initiated a multi-agency inspection campaign for coaching hubs in areas including Mukherjee Nagar, Rajinder Nagar, and Katwaria Sarai.
  • The inspection aims to verify compliance with building regulations, safety norms, and mandatory safety requirements.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

5/10

NIA probe into Manipur church leader killings

  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has assumed control of the investigation into the killing of three church leaders in Manipur's Kangpokpi district.
  • The incident occurred on May 13 when armed miscreants ambushed two vehicles, resulting in the deaths of three members of the Thadou Baptist Association.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 26-day story

5/10

Delhi police investigation into ride-hailing driver verification

  • Delhi Police is investigating the onboarding and background verification processes of three ride-hailing aggregators following the arrest of a driver accused of a serious crime.
  • The accused had five prior criminal cases in Bihar, including three for physical assault and two for attempted murder.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Gold mining and Ebola crisis in DRC

  • The 17th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is centered in the Mongbwalu region of Ituri province.
  • The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, for which there is currently no vaccine or specific treatment.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Science quiz on energy sources

  • Gravity assist: A technique using a planet's gravity to alter a spacecraft's speed and direction without fuel, borrowing orbital energy from the planet.
  • Penrose process: A theoretical method to extract energy from a rotating black hole within the ergosphere, the region just outside the event horizon.

1 min · 1 questions · 3 prelims

4/10

Ebola case in France

  • The French Ministry of Health has officially confirmed a case of Ebola virus infection.
  • The patient is a doctor who recently returned to France from a humanitarian mission in Congo.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 9-day story

4/10

Marco Rubio Gulf tour and UAE security

  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio conducted a diplomatic tour of Gulf nations.
  • Discussions held with UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed focused on the U.S.-Iran deal.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

U.S. Senate resolution on Iran war

  • The U.S. Senate passed a concurrent resolution (50-48 vote) directing the removal of U.S. forces from hostilities with Iran unless explicitly authorised by Congress.
  • The resolution is symbolic in nature as it does not require presidential signature and its legal force is disputed.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Quick commerce expansion by Amazon and Flipkart

  • Amazon and Flipkart are expanding their quick commerce operations in India through Amazon Now and Flipkart Minutes.
  • Amazon plans to scale Amazon Now to over 300 cities nationwide.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Gartner forecast on AI coding costs

  • Gartner forecasts that by 2028, AI coding costs will exceed the average developer's salary.
  • The cost increase is driven by rising large language model (LLM) token consumption and the adoption of consumption-based licensing models.

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

4/10

Adani Group non-core activities restructuring

  • Adani Group restructuring strategy: Outsourcing non-core activities or transitioning them to Global Capacity Centres (GCCs).
  • Organizational changes: Implementation of a three-layer structure at headquarters and sites to reduce bureaucracy and enhance accountability.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Rama and Sugreeva mythological narrative

  • The narrative of Rama and Sugreeva serves as an ethical discourse on the consequences of interpersonal conduct and the nature of divine justice.
  • According to traditional discourse, Rama initially refrained from intervening in the first conflict between Sugreeva and Vaali to teach Sugreeva a lesson regarding the respectful treatment of others.

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

4/10

Trinamool Congress criticism of ISKCON school meals

  • The West Bengal government has engaged ISKCON to provide cooked meals for schools within the Kolkata Municipal Corporation area.
  • The proposed menu for these school meals excludes eggs, which have traditionally been a component of the state's midday meal program.

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

4/10

Nirav Modi U.K. court ruling on loan repayment

  • London High Court ruled that fugitive businessman Nirav Modi is liable to pay Bank of India (BOI) over $11.5 million (approx. ₹108 crore).
  • The liability stems from a personal loan guarantee provided for a loan to Firestar Diamond FZE, a Dubai-incorporated firm.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Gold mining project inauguration in Andhra Pradesh

  • Geomysore Services India Pvt. Limited (GMSI) inaugurated a gold mining facility in Jonnagiri, Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The project involves an investment of ₹405 crore.

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

4/10

Delhi High Court school rape case bail review

  • The Delhi High Court is reviewing a petition to cancel the bail granted to an accused in a child sexual assault case.
  • The accused, a 57-year-old school caretaker, was granted bail by a trial court on May 7.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

4/10

Central Vista metro corridor expansion

  • DMRC has initiated construction on the 9.913-km Central Vista metro corridor, part of Phase V(A) expansion.
  • The project involves extending the Magenta Line from Janakpuri West to R.K. Ashram Marg.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

New Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi campus

  • The Expenditure Finance Committee has approved the construction of a new campus for Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (AUD) at Dheerpur, North Delhi.
  • The project covers 50 acres with an estimated cost of ₹1,668 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Kolkata warehouse collapse

  • A multi-storey warehouse under construction in Taratala, Kolkata, collapsed on Wednesday, resulting in five deaths and multiple injuries.
  • The structure was being built on land leased from the Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port Authority (SMPA).

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

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