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27 June 2026

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8/10

National Food Security Act amendments

  • The Union Food and Public Distribution Department has released a draft amendment to the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013.
  • The proposed amendment modifies Section 3 to change the entitlement for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households.

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

8/10

NCB report on opium flow from Myanmar

  • NCB 2026 report identifies Myanmar as a primary source of global opium following the 2022 Afghanistan production ban.
  • Poppy cultivation in Myanmar increased by 56% between 2021 and 2023, reaching 45,200 hectares.

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

7/10

China-Bangladesh relations and Teesta project

  • China-Bangladesh bilateral relations: China reaffirmed its status as a 'trusted friend' and emphasized that its cooperation with Bangladesh does not target any third party.
  • Teesta River Project: China has expressed support for the 'Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project' and committed to expediting a feasibility study.

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

7/10

Easing of Quality Control Order rules

  • The Union government introduced the Transition Facilitation (Quality Control) Order, 2026, to ease compliance requirements under existing Quality Control Orders (QCOs).
  • The new mechanism allows manufacturers a five-year transition period to move toward more stringent quality standards.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Critique of India's economic growth narrative

  • India remains heavily dependent on energy imports, with approximately 90% of crude oil and 50% of natural gas requirements sourced externally.
  • Rising global energy prices exert pressure on the trade deficit, weaken the rupee, and increase production costs across the domestic economy.

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

7/10

Hospital post-transplant survival data disclosure

  • The Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry has mandated that registered organ transplant hospitals publish post-transplant survival data on their official websites.
  • Data requirements include survival rates at six months, one year, three years, and five years post-transplant for kidney, lung, and heart procedures.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Electoral roll revision deletions

  • The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is an exercise conducted by the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure the accuracy of voter lists.
  • The primary objective of SIR is to ensure no eligible citizen is excluded and no ineligible person is included in the electoral rolls.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 76-day story

7/10

UCC implementation in West Bengal

  • West Bengal government has announced plans to implement a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the state.
  • The proposed implementation process involves a committee headed by a judge to ensure procedural compliance.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 5-day story

7/10

Madras HC ruling on religious conversion and Backward Class status

  • The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court declared a 2024 government order allowing converts to Islam to claim Backward Class (BC) status as unconstitutional.
  • The court ruled that a person becomes a Muslim upon conversion and cannot be classified into specific sects or communities, which are determined by birth.

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

7/10

Allahabad HC ruling on Gram Pradhan administrators

  • The Allahabad High Court ruled that outgoing Gram Pradhans cannot continue as administrators after their five-year term expires.
  • The court challenged the Uttar Pradesh government's May 25 order which had appointed outgoing Pradhans as administrators.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Operation Kavach 14.0 anti-narcotics drive

  • Operation Kavach 14.0: A 48-hour anti-narcotics drive in Delhi resulting in 255 arrests and 212 cases registered under the NDPS Act.
  • The operation involved 4,035 locations across 15 police districts, supervised by the Anti-Narcotics Task Force.

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

7/10

Septic tank deaths in Mundka

  • Three workers died in Mundka, Delhi, while cleaning a septic tank due to inhalation of poisonous gases.
  • Legal action initiated under BNS Sections 106 and 3(5), the Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and Their Rehabilitation Act, 2013, and the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Biomining at Ghazipur landfill

  • The Urban Development Ministry has directed the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to increase biomining capacity at the Ghazipur landfill from 7,000 metric tons per day (TPD) to 12,000 TPD.
  • The target date for achieving this increased capacity is July 31.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Simplification of drug import rules

  • Union Health Ministry proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945 to simplify import procedures for drugs intended for examination, test, or analysis.
  • Introduction of an acknowledgement-based system for small quantity imports, replacing the previous licensing requirement.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

India-New Zealand trade partnership

  • Bilateral merchandise trade between India and New Zealand reached approximately $1.3 billion in FY 2024-25.
  • India's exports to New Zealand were valued at $711 million, showing a 32% year-on-year growth.

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

6/10

Pharma licence revocation over Kota post-partum deaths

  • Five maternal deaths reported in Kota, Rajasthan, following Caesarean deliveries in May.
  • Allegations involve the supply of spurious oxytocin injections to government hospitals.

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

6/10

BJP criticism of Congress on Katchatheevu island

  • Katchatheevu is an island located between India and Sri Lanka.
  • The island was transferred to Sri Lanka by the Indian government on June 26, 1974.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Rahul Gandhi's tenure as Leader of the Opposition

  • The Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Lok Sabha holds a constitutional and statutory role in the parliamentary system.
  • The office of the LoP serves as a mechanism for representing public grievances and concerns within the legislative framework.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Himachal Pradesh claims over Chandigarh and power projects

  • Himachal Pradesh claims a 7.19% share in the Union Territory of Chandigarh based on the Punjab Reorganization Act, 1966.
  • The claim is predicated on the population ratio of the areas transferred to Himachal Pradesh as a successor state to the erstwhile Punjab.

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

6/10

Himachal Pradesh vehicle entry tax opposition

  • Himachal Pradesh levies a vehicle entry tax on out-of-State vehicles under the Himachal Pradesh Tolls Act, 1975.
  • The tax amount ranges between ₹100 and ₹900 per vehicle.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

NEET-UG re-examination attendance transparency

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted a NEET-UG re-examination on June 21 following the cancellation of the initial May 3 examination.
  • Attendance data discrepancy: Approximately 22 lakh candidates appeared for the May 3 examination, while the NTA reported over 20 lakh candidates appeared for the June 21 re-examination.

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

5/10

OpenAI GPT-5.6 rollout delay

  • OpenAI has delayed the public rollout of GPT-5.6 following a request from the U.S. government.
  • Initial access to the model is restricted to a small group of vetted partners.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Middlemen offer Iranian oil to India

  • The United States has granted a 60-day temporary waiver on sanctions against Iran following initial peace deal talks.
  • National Iranian Oil Co (NIOC) and various intermediaries are approaching Indian refiners to facilitate oil sales during this window.

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

5/10

SEBI rejection of Anil Ambani settlement plea

  • SEBI has rejected a settlement application from an industrialist and a corporate group regarding allegations of fund misuse.
  • The allegations involve the improper routing of approximately ₹6,526 crore ($691 million) to entities related to the controlling shareholder.

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

5/10

IMO evacuation pause in Persian Gulf

  • The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused its involvement in the evacuation of vessels in the Persian Gulf following an attack on the container ship 'Ever Lovely' near the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The IMO's role was to facilitate safe passage; the agency requires guarantees on the safety of ships and seafarers from stakeholder-nations to resume operations.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 23-day story

5/10

Lucknow building fire safety failure

  • A fire in a three-storey commercial building in Lucknow resulted in 15 deaths due to smoke inhalation.
  • The building lacked essential fire safety measures, including emergency exits, smoke ventilation systems, and fire extinguishers.

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

5/10

Letters to the Editor: Passport and citizenship

  • The Passports Act, 1967, defines a passport as a travel document intended to regulate the departure of citizens and others from India.
  • Concerns exist regarding the administrative verification processes for nationality in passports, ration cards, Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, and voter ID cards.

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

5/10

Venezuela earthquake disaster

  • Venezuela earthquake event: Two earthquakes of magnitudes 7.1 and 7.5 occurred seconds apart, classified as a 'doublet' or 'complex rupture-interaction'.
  • Geological context: Venezuela is located at the boundary of the South American and Caribbean plates, characterized by sideways (strike-slip) movement rather than thrusting.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 4-day story

5/10

Tiruvallur seafood unit gas leak

  • Ammonia gas leak at a private seafood processing unit in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu.
  • Death toll has reached 15, with 40 individuals currently undergoing medical treatment.

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

4/10

Women bouncers in Delhi nightlife

  • The role of female bouncers in India has expanded from nightlife venues to hospitals, political rallies, retail stores, and private events.
  • Female bouncers act as first responders to ensure the safety of women, handling issues like harassment, intoxication, and conflict resolution.

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

4/10

Nazar battus and protective folklore

  • Nazar battus are traditional Indian protective symbols, often depicted as faces with bulging eyes and protruding tongues, used to deflect the 'evil eye'.
  • These symbols are culturally rooted in regional folklore and are commonly displayed on homes and shops.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Everest trekking journey

  • Mount Everest (Sagarmatha) is the world's highest peak, with the 'Death Zone' located at Camp 4 where oxygen levels are critically low.
  • The Khumbu Icefall is identified as one of the most dangerous sections of the Everest ascent, characterized by shifting ice and seracs.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Zydus Lifesciences joint venture in Sri Lanka

  • Zydus Lifesciences and Sunshine Healthcare Lanka have formed a joint venture (JV) named Zydus Sunshine Lifesciences.
  • The JV is establishing a $20 million pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in the Board of Investment zone in Horana, Sri Lanka.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

GMR Airports takeover of Nagpur airport

  • GMR Airports Ltd. has officially taken over operations of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, Nagpur.
  • The project is managed by GMR Nagpur International Airport Ltd. (GNIAL) under a 30-year concession agreement signed in November 2024 with MIHAN India Ltd.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

MSME Conclave on crisis resilience

  • The 5th annual MSME Conclave, organized by The Hindu businessline, focuses on crisis resilience and clean mobility.
  • The Coimbatore event theme is 'Resilient Routes: Financing MSMEs from Crisis to Clean Mobility'.

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

4/10

Vettudaiyal deity legends

  • Vettudaiyal deity is a local manifestation of faith in Ariyakurichi village, Sivaganga district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The legend of Vettudaiyal is linked to the historical figure Velu Nachiyar, a queen who resisted British colonial expansion.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Supreme Court closure of 30-year-old criminal case

  • The Supreme Court closed a 30-year-old culpable homicide case involving a scuffle over a watch sale.
  • The incident occurred in February 1997 when the deceased, Padam Singh, died after falling into a dry canal with a rock-bed during a dispute with three neighbours.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

P.V. Narasimha Rao birth anniversary exhibition

  • The Prime Ministers Museum and Library (PMML) is hosting an exhibition to mark the 105th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao.
  • P.V. Narasimha Rao was born on June 28, 1921, in the Warangal district of present-day Telangana.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Manipur ethnic conflict and Kuki-Zo Council apology

  • The All Naga Students’ Association, Manipur (ANSAM) has rejected the apology issued by the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) regarding the killing of six Naga civilians.
  • The conflict involves the abduction and killing of six Naga civilians from the Liangmai Naga community in Kangpokpi district.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 26-day story

4/10

Odisha textbook errors disciplinary action

  • Odisha government suspended four senior officials, including the former director of SCERT, following the discovery of over 2,000 errors in school textbooks for Classes 1 to 8.
  • An inquiry committee chaired by the Development Commissioner verified 1,678 mistakes in the 2026-27 academic year textbooks.

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

4/10

Social boycott in Rajasthan village

  • Incident reported in Mandwariya village, Sirohi district, Rajasthan.
  • Over 40 families are facing social boycott by community elders.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Resumption of safaris in Karnataka tiger reserves

  • Karnataka government has resumed jungle safaris in Bandipur and Nagarahole Tiger Reserves.
  • Safaris were suspended since November 2025 following three human fatalities caused by tiger attacks.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Andhra Pradesh gold block re-auction

  • Andhra Pradesh government plans to re-auction Ramagiri North and Ramagiri South gold blocks in Ananthapuramu district.
  • The blocks cover a total area of 2,000 hectares, with 1,000 hectares allocated to each sector.

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

4/10

Illegal Bangladeshi nationals arrest in Kochi

  • Six individuals suspected to be Bangladeshi nationals were arrested in Eroor, Kochi, Kerala.
  • The arrests were made by the Kerala Police following the discovery of fake identity cards and documentation.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Kerala liquor policy and low-alcohol beverages

  • Kerala government is currently formulating a comprehensive liquor policy to determine the future sale of low-alcohol beverages.
  • Budget proposals regarding tax cuts for low-alcohol beverages are preparatory measures for future implementation rather than immediate policy changes.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

4/10

Communal harmony in Tamil Nadu Muharram rituals

  • Kasavalanadu Pudur village (near Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu) demonstrates a 300-year-old tradition of communal harmony during Muharram.
  • Hindu residents participate in Muharram rituals alongside Muslim families, including fasting, prayers, processions, and fire-walking.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Karnataka political cross-voting controversy

  • Recent Legislative Council (MLC) elections in Karnataka saw the ruling party secure 5 out of 7 seats.
  • Allegations of cross-voting by opposition legislators emerged, with the ruling party securing 11 votes more than its expected strength of 140.

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

4/10

Kolkata warehouse collapse

  • Kolkata warehouse collapse in Taratala resulted in 16 fatalities and 17 injuries.
  • Rescue operations involve the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Indian Army, and Indian Railways equipment.

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

4/10

Operation Sindoor casualties and recognition

  • The Centre officially disclosed the names of six armed forces personnel killed during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
  • The casualties include five personnel from the Indian Army and one from the Indian Air Force.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 4-day story

4/10

CBSE three-language policy clarification

  • CBSE clarified that students in Classes 7, 8, and 9 can continue learning foreign languages under the three-language policy until Class 10.
  • The clarification addresses concerns following a May 15 circular that mandated two native Indian languages for Class 9 students starting in the 2026-27 academic year.

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

4/10

Ram Temple donation embezzlement allegations

  • Eight individuals arrested and in judicial custody regarding alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra (SRJTK) Trust.
  • Charges filed include theft, criminal breach of trust, cheating, and criminal conspiracy.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 28-day story

4/10

Development projects in Delhi JJ clusters

  • Delhi Urban Shelter Improvement Board (DUSIB) is executing development projects in JJ clusters across Delhi.
  • Total project value: ₹441.10 crore covering financial years 2025-26 and 2026-27.

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

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