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29 June 2026

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9/10

Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin)

  • Viksit Bharat — Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) is a new rural employment scheme scheduled for launch on July 1.
  • The scheme replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).

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

8/10

Adolescent malnutrition in India

  • NFHS-6 (2023-24) data indicates rising obesity: 30.7% in women (up from 24%) and 27.3% in men (up from 22.9%) aged 15-49.
  • High blood sugar prevalence in individuals aged 15+ has increased to 20.9% for men and 17.8% for women.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

8/10

India-UK Free Trade Agreement

  • The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), formally known as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), aims to boost bilateral trade and economic growth.
  • Economic projections: The FTA is expected to increase India's GDP by £5.1 billion, the UK's GDP by £4.8 billion, and bilateral trade by £25.5 billion annually in the long run.

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

8/10

Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan guidelines

  • The Union Health Ministry has launched revised operational guidelines for the Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (AMB).
  • The programme introduces a seventh beneficiary group: low birth weight babies aged 0-6 months.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

8/10

India's self-reliance in defence manufacturing

  • India is advancing self-reliance in defence manufacturing across aviation, naval, and missile sectors.
  • C-295 transport aircraft programme: 56 aircraft procurement deal worth ₹21,935 crore; 40 units to be manufactured in India by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in partnership with Airbus at Vadodara, Gujarat.

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

7/10

Beyond GDP as a development benchmark

  • GDP is a traditional benchmark for economic growth but fails to capture quality of life, social equity, and environmental stability.
  • India ranks 130 out of 193 in the UNDP Human Development Index (HDI), despite being one of the fastest-growing economies.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Security measures for NEET examination

  • NEET is a high-stakes medical entrance examination with intense competition, social prestige, and significant financial incentives linked to management quota admissions.
  • NEET-2026 security measures included Cabinet Secretary coordination, Air Force, paramilitary and police involvement, AI-enabled surveillance, biometric authentication, and GPS-tracked logistics.

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

7/10

Government school fee survey controversy

  • The 80th round of the National Sample Survey (NSS) conducted the Comprehensive Modular Survey: Education (CMS-E) from April-June 2025, covering 52,085 households.
  • Data indicated that 27% of students in government schools reported paying fees, including admission, tuition, examination, and development charges.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Regulation of Schedule H2 drugs

  • Health Ministry expanded Schedule H2 drug regulation from a curated brand list to entire therapeutic classes.
  • Schedule H2 requires barcodes or QR codes on packaging for authenticity verification.

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

7/10

Shiv Sena (UBT) demand for disqualification of rebel MPs

  • Shiv Sena (UBT) has formally requested the disqualification of six Lok Sabha MPs who defected to the Eknath Shinde-led faction.
  • The petition for disqualification has been submitted to the Lok Sabha Speaker, citing the Tenth Schedule of the Constitution (Anti-Defection Law).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 8-day story

7/10

Yamuna river pollution and restoration

  • The Yamuna river faces severe pollution challenges requiring comprehensive restoration efforts.
  • Restoration strategies include the modernisation of existing Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs).

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

7/10

Delhi's electric vehicle policy and infrastructure

  • Delhi Draft EV Policy 2.0 aims to accelerate electric vehicle adoption and mitigate air pollution.
  • Proposed mandate: Only electric three-wheelers to be registered from January 1, 2027.

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

7/10

India-Seychelles bilateral relations and maritime security

  • India and Seychelles share a strategic partnership focused on maritime security, economic prosperity, and sustainability in the Indian Ocean region.
  • Key areas of bilateral cooperation include defence, maritime security, digital payments (UPI), space technology, healthcare, agriculture, and education.

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

7/10

Implementation of eOffice system in government

  • Implementation of eOffice system aims to digitize administrative functioning and replace traditional paper-based file processing.
  • Key benefits include accelerated file disposal, improved transparency, enhanced accountability, and secure record-keeping.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Higher education and student engagement

  • Higher education in India faces a disconnect between traditional lecture-and-exam models and the need for competency-based, real-world application.
  • UDISE+ 2024-25 data indicates only 63.5% of schools have Internet access, highlighting uneven digital infrastructure.

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

6/10

Sheikh Hasina's return to Bangladesh

  • Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, fled the country in 2024 following a student-led uprising.
  • The former leader is currently residing in India.

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

6/10

Asset allocation funds

  • SEBI has introduced lifecycle funds as a new category of mutual funds in India.
  • Asset allocation funds can invest across multiple asset classes including equity, bonds, and commodities.

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

6/10

Custodial death in Andhra Pradesh

  • Alleged custodial death/disappearance of Gade Sai Krishna at Krishnalanka police station, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
  • Procedural timeline: Victim picked up May 9; habeas corpus petition filed June 2; High Court ordered production of individual by June 15 and June 29.

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

6/10

Inter-State water cooperation for Tungabhadra dam

  • Tungabhadra Dam is located in Koppal district, Karnataka.
  • The dam serves as a lifeline for Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, irrigating 16.4 lakh acres total (9.26 lakh in Karnataka, 6.25 lakh in Andhra Pradesh, 87,000 in Telangana).

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

6/10

Supreme Court Collegium changes

  • Justice P.S. Narasimha has been appointed to the Supreme Court Collegium following the retirement of Justice J.K. Maheshwari.
  • The Collegium is composed of the five senior-most judges of the Supreme Court.

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

6/10

India-China diplomatic relations

  • Indian Embassy officials in Beijing held a meeting with representatives of China's state-run Xinhua news agency on June 24, 2026.
  • The meeting is part of ongoing bilateral efforts to normalise relations following the 2020 Eastern Ladakh conflict.

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

6/10

Protests against examination irregularities

  • Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk and student activists have initiated a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
  • The protest demands structural reforms in the national examination system, specifically targeting the National Testing Agency (NTA).

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

6/10

Andhra Pradesh government's population policy

  • Andhra Pradesh government is promoting a shift in perspective regarding population growth, encouraging families to view children as 'wealth' rather than a 'burden'.
  • The state government is offering incentives to families to have two or more children to address the declining fertility rate.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Controversy over PMAY logo in Kerala

  • The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) involves a dispute regarding the mandatory display of a scheme emblem on houses constructed for beneficiaries.
  • The Union government mandates the display of the PMAY emblem as a condition for the release of financial assistance to states.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Ram Temple donation embezzlement case

  • UP Police investigating alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donations; eight individuals remanded in judicial custody.
  • Legal status of Hindu deity: Recognized as a 'juristic person' capable of holding property, as established by Privy Council and Supreme Court precedents.

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

5/10

AI caching for disaster management

  • Disaster communication challenges: Telecom tower failure, power line disruption, and road closures hinder real-time rescue operations.
  • Traditional communication channels: Satellite (high latency), Drones (limited range/battery/weather sensitivity), and Ground-based networks (prone to damage).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Heatwave crisis in Europe

  • The World Health Organization (WHO) reported over 1,300 excess deaths in Europe linked to a record-breaking heatwave since June 21.
  • France reported approximately 1,000 excess deaths between Wednesday and Sunday.

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

5/10

Iran-US conflict and regional instability

  • Iran launched drone and missile attacks against Bahrain and Kuwait following U.S. airstrikes.
  • U.S. Central Command targeted Iranian military infrastructure including surveillance, communication, air defence, and drone storage facilities.

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

5/10

Landslide and flash flood threat in Arunachal Pradesh

  • A massive landslide in Lower Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, has blocked the Siji River.
  • The blockage has created a landslide dam, posing a risk of flash floods to downstream areas.

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

5/10

Maritime shipping regulations in the Persian Gulf

  • The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) issued a directive on June 26 removing restrictions on Indian seafarers and ship owners operating in the Persian Gulf.
  • The directive supersedes a June 13 notification that had imposed restrictions following attacks on vessels carrying Indian crew (Marivex, Settebello, and Jalveer).

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

5/10

Natural farming promotion in Himachal Pradesh

  • Himachal Pradesh government is promoting natural farming practices in remote areas like Bara Bhangal.
  • The state government is encouraging the creation of a distinct brand identity for local agricultural produce, specifically rajma (kidney beans).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Elephant mortality in Kerala

  • Recent elephant mortality in Kerala, specifically in the Munnar–Parambikulam-Malayattoor forest sector, highlights persistent human-wildlife conflict.
  • Major causes of unnatural elephant deaths include electrocution, use of explosives (often intended for wild boar), and poaching.

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

5/10

Controversy over DGHS appointment in Delhi

  • Vatsala Agarwal, Director General of Health Services (DGHS) in Delhi, was arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in 2025.
  • The arrest is linked to an alleged multi-crore procurement scam involving medicines, surgical items, and medical equipment.

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

4/10

Music education and practice

  • Music education utilizes an iterative feedback model where corrections are immediate and embedded in the learning process.
  • The guru-shishya tradition emphasizes repetitive practice to help students internalize corrective feedback and develop self-assessment skills.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship

  • IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship: Eligibility includes Indian nationals, first-year students in 46 specific MBA colleges, and annual family income up to ₹600,000. Requires Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Reward is ₹100,000 per year.
  • AICTE Saksham Scholarship: Eligibility includes Indian nationals with benchmark disability of 40% or more, enrolled in AICTE-approved degree or diploma programmes, with annual family income up to ₹800,000. Reward is ₹50,000 per year.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Organic matter discovery on Mars

  • NASA's Perseverance rover identified complex organic carbon in the Jezero Crater on Mars.
  • Detection occurred within fine-grained mudstones in the Neretva Vallis channel.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Ukraine-Russia conflict developments

  • Ukraine has intensified long-range drone strikes targeting Russian military industries and energy infrastructure.
  • A major oil refinery in Slavyansk-na-Kubani, Krasnodar region, was damaged by drone debris; the facility processes approximately 4 million tons of crude annually.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 16-day story

4/10

Office culture and 'treatflation'

  • Treatflation is defined as the rising cost of recurring workplace celebrations and small, voluntary financial contributions.
  • It is driven by 'normative social influence,' where individuals conform to group expectations to maintain relationships and avoid social exclusion.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Hospitalisation insurance adequacy

  • Hospitalisation insurance adequacy is challenged by rising healthcare costs and the inadequacy of standard Sum Insured (SI) amounts like ₹5 lakh.
  • Sub-limits on room rent (often 1% of SI) lead to out-of-pocket expenses for patients in urban hospitals.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Workplace anxiety and presentation skills

  • Workplace anxiety is a common psychological phenomenon often manifested through physical symptoms such as trembling or shaking, colloquially referred to as 'knees knocking'.
  • Public speaking and professional presentations are significant triggers for workplace-related anxiety, particularly among individuals performing these tasks for the first time.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Legality of attacks on neutral ships

  • Naval operations during armed conflict are governed by the 'law of naval warfare' (International Humanitarian Law) and the 'law of the sea' (UNCLOS).
  • UNCLOS defines maritime zones: territorial sea (12 nm), EEZ (200 nm), high seas, and international straits.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Significance of temples in Hindu tradition

  • Temples in Hindu tradition are conceptualized as replicas of Vaikunta, the supreme abode of Lord Vishnu.
  • The architectural design of temples serves to provide mortals with a terrestrial experience of the divine bliss of Vaikunta.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

B.Tech. in AI and data science at Central Sanskrit University

  • Central Sanskrit University has introduced a B.Tech. programme in Artificial Intelligence and Data Science starting from the 2026-27 academic year.
  • This initiative marks the first instance of a Sanskrit university in India offering an engineering degree.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

CRPF officer promotions

  • CRPF recently promoted 263 Assistant Commandant (AC) rank officers to Deputy Commandant (DC) after a 14-15 year delay.
  • The promotion process was delayed due to prolonged litigation regarding seniority and vacancy issues.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Diesel sale restrictions in West Bengal

  • The West Bengal government has implemented relaxations on diesel sale restrictions for specific sectors.
  • Exempted sectors include agriculture, health care, food supply, public utility services, and tea gardens.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Protests over Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test paper leak

  • Protests occurred in Mumbai regarding the alleged leak of the Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper.
  • Concerns raised regarding the integrity of state-level recruitment examinations.

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

4/10

Recruitment outsourcing controversy in Jammu and Kashmir

  • The Jammu and Kashmir government has defended the practice of outsourcing recruitment for government jobs.
  • The administration maintains that the outsourcing process is a legacy policy inherited from the previous government.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 3-day story

4/10

Political criticism of TVK-led government in Tamil Nadu

  • Allegations of deteriorating law and order in Tamil Nadu, specifically citing sexual abuse, narcotics, and robberies.
  • Concerns raised regarding the impact of governance shifts on industrial investment climate and economic stability.

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

4/10

Political allegations of bankruptcy and corruption in Bihar

  • Allegations of fiscal distress in Bihar, including claims of inability to fund salaries, scholarships, pensions, and agricultural dues.
  • Reported withdrawal of ₹3,660 crore from the State Contingency Fund.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Police misconduct inquiry in Delhi

  • A viral video in Adarsh Nagar, Delhi, shows a Sub-Inspector allegedly slapping a woman during a police intervention at a hotel.
  • The incident occurred during a late-night response to a PCR call regarding a financial dispute.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Pakistan's allegations regarding Karachi attack

  • The Indian Ministry of External Affairs has officially rejected allegations from Pakistan regarding Indian involvement in a recent security installation attack in Karachi.
  • The Karachi attack targeted a Pakistan Rangers (Sindh) facility in the Gulistan-e-Jauhar neighbourhood, resulting in at least three deaths and four injuries.

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

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