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30 June 2026

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9/10

Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G)

  • Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G) replaces MGNREGA effective July 1.
  • Shift from demand-driven framework to supply-driven scheme with capped budget allocations.

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

8/10

NIIF investment increase

  • The Union Cabinet approved an additional ₹30,000 crore investment in the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF).
  • This allocation increases the total government commitment to the NIIF to ₹60,000 crore.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

8/10

Drug trafficking in India's neighborhood

  • India is geographically positioned between the 'Golden Crescent' (Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iran) and the 'Golden Triangle' (Myanmar, Thailand, Laos).
  • Myanmar has emerged as the world's leading source of illicit opium, with methamphetamine production concentrated in East and Southeast Asia.

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

8/10

AI and economic growth

  • India's R&D spending is 0.65% of GDP, compared to China (2.4%), US (3.5%), South Korea (4.9%), and Israel (5.4%).
  • Proposed AI token subsidy for top 100 universities, national R&D institutions, and 5,000 schools is estimated at $2 billion annually (approx. 0.06% of GDP).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

8/10

Border infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh

  • India shares a 3,488-km border with China spanning J&K, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Sikkim, and Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The Line of Actual Control (LAC) remains not fully demarcated, with the process of clarification and confirmation ongoing.

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

7/10

Apple vs CCI competition probe

  • The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is currently conducting an antitrust investigation into Apple regarding its iOS app ecosystem.
  • CCI investigators issued a private report in 2024 alleging that Apple engaged in 'abusive conduct' and mandated the use of its proprietary payment system for app developers.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

FPI debt investment record

  • In June 2026, Foreign Institutional Investors (FII) recorded a record inflow of ₹53,363 crore into Indian debt securities.
  • This debt inflow offset a near-equal outflow from Indian equities, resulting in a net total inflow of ₹334 crore.

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

7/10

Data integrity in AI

  • Principal Secretary to the PM emphasized that AI-ready datasets require robust standards of quality, privacy, and transparency to be effective national assets.
  • Governance frameworks for AI adoption must address critical challenges including algorithmic bias, accountability, and explainability.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Delhi EV policy

  • The Delhi government has notified a new EV policy effective from July 1, 2026, to March 31, 2030, with a total budget of ₹7,000 crore and an overall investment of ₹15,000 crore.
  • Policy targets: 100% transition to electric two-wheelers by April 1, 2028; 100% transition to electric three-wheelers and N1 trucks by January 1, 2027.

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

7/10

India's nuclear warhead deployment

  • SIPRI 2026 Yearbook classifies 12 of India's estimated 190 nuclear warheads as 'operationally deployed'.
  • Operational deployment implies warheads are mated with delivery systems (missiles, aircraft, submarines) and ready for use if authorized.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

RBI scam compensation rules

  • RBI introduced new rules to protect customers from fraudulent electronic banking transactions (EBTs), effective from January 1, 2027, for a one-year pilot period.
  • The framework amends the 2017 circular on 'Limiting Liability of Customers in Unauthorised Electronic Banking Transactions'.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

India-US trade deal delay

  • India-US trade negotiations began in February 2025 with a goal for a comprehensive Bilateral Trade Agreement (BTA).
  • A framework for an interim trade deal was signed in February 2026, aiming for implementation by April-May 2026.

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

7/10

Food safety and poisoning incidents

  • Food poisoning incidents in 2024 resulted in 1,122 deaths in India.
  • The State Food Safety Index (2023-24) evaluates States/UTs on five parameters: human resources, compliance, testing infrastructure, training, and consumer empowerment.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

China's missile challenge to India

  • China has deployed over 200 conventional missile launchers along the Indian border.
  • Key Chinese missile bases at Korla and Kunming house DF-15B, DF-16, DF-21C, and DF-26 missiles.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

DRDO financial power delegation reform

  • The Ministry of Defence has introduced the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026) to enhance project efficiency and accountability.
  • The framework aims to accelerate the production and induction of defense systems and technologies into the armed forces.

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

7/10

PM Family Care Tracker launch

  • The PM Family Care Tracker (PM-FCT) is a new digital platform launched to monitor maternal and child health, nutrition, and family welfare.
  • The platform is currently operating as a pilot project in Gujarat.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill

  • The West Bengal Public Safety and Control of Anti-Social Activities Bill, 2026 allows for the detention of individuals deemed 'desperate and dangerous' for up to one year to prevent future anti-social activities.
  • The Bill mandates the formation of an advisory board, chaired by a current or former High Court judge, to review detention cases within three weeks.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Haryana-Rajasthan Yamuna water project

  • Haryana and Rajasthan signed an agreement for the implementation of the Yamuna Water Project.
  • The project aims to convey Rajasthan's allocated share of Yamuna water via an underground pipeline from the Western Yamuna Canal.

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

7/10

Delhi truck pollution study

  • A joint study by A-PAG, IIT Delhi, and TERI reveals that 92% of heavy-duty trucks entering Delhi are destined for the city, while only 8% are transit traffic.
  • Most truck traffic originates from and returns to National Capital Region (NCR) states, necessitating a coordinated regional approach to pollution control.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

West Bengal Uniform Civil Code Bill

  • The West Bengal government has announced plans to introduce a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the State Assembly.
  • A committee has been established to study family laws, including marriage, succession, and live-in relationships.

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

7/10

Industrial output growth trends

  • Industrial output growth reached a 5-month high of 5.1% in May.
  • The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) updated the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series with a new base year of 2022-23.

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

6/10

Legal Metrology Act improvement notice

  • The Department of Consumer Affairs has introduced an 'Improvement Notice' mechanism under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009.
  • The mechanism allows businesses to rectify first-time procedural non-compliances before facing penal action.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

CBSE 3-language policy relaxation

  • CBSE has introduced a relaxation to the three-language policy for students currently in Classes 7, 8, and 9.
  • Students already enrolled in two foreign languages may continue with their current combination while adding one Indian language (Bhartiya Bhasha).

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

6/10

Indian Army 'Baaz Battalions' for surveillance

  • The Indian Army is establishing 'Baaz Battalions' to bolster Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) capabilities.
  • The initiative aims to improve battlefield surveillance, intelligence gathering, and rapid response mechanisms.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Operation Sindoor military casualties

  • Operation Sindoor was a cross-border military strike conducted by India in May 2025.
  • The operation was launched in retaliation for the April 2025 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in 26 fatalities.

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

6/10

AIADMK MLA resignation

  • M.R. Vijayabhaskar, MLA from Karur, resigned his Assembly membership.
  • The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is empowered to accept a resignation if it is found to be genuine and voluntary.

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

6/10

Kathputli Colony slum rehabilitation

  • Kathputli Colony project is the first in-situ slum rehabilitation project in Delhi executed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
  • The project involves the Delhi Development Authority (DDA) and a private developer, Raheja Developers.

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

6/10

Delhi electoral roll revision

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) has initiated a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Delhi, scheduled from June to October.
  • The exercise involves door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs) to distribute and collect enumeration forms.

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

5/10

Omar Abdullah Dachigam lunch

  • The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory (UT) governance structure faces challenges regarding the clear demarcation of powers between the Chief Minister, the Council of Ministers, and the Lieutenant Governor.
  • The absence of finalized 'Transaction of Business' rules has created ambiguity in administrative authority, impacting the control of the elected government over the bureaucracy.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Karnataka electoral roll enumeration

  • Karnataka is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure accurate voter lists.
  • House-to-house enumeration process is scheduled to run until July 29.

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

5/10

Akal Takht anti-sacrilege law amendment

  • The Akal Takht has directed the Punjab government to re-amend the Jaagat Jot Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satkar (Amendment) Act, 2026, within one month.
  • The primary objection raised by the Sikh clergy is that the legislation was passed without consultation with the Akal Takht, the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), or the Guru Khalsa Panth.

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

5/10

Maharashtra TET paper leak investigation

  • SIT investigating Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) paper leak identified an inter-State racket involving suspects from Bihar and Haryana.
  • Three suspects apprehended in Kongaon, Bhiwandi, with physical copies of the TET question paper.

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

5/10

Pune rape-murder case sentencing

  • A special court in Pune sentenced a 65-year-old man to death for the rape and murder of a three-and-a-half-year-old girl.
  • The conviction was secured under the Indian Penal Code and the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

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

5/10

Mizoram electoral roll revision

  • The Election Commission of India conducted a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Mizoram.
  • The exercise resulted in the deletion of 46,191 voters from the electoral rolls.

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

5/10

Delhi Health Department irregularities probe

  • Allegations of financial irregularities in the Delhi Health Department involving procurement of medicines, surgical items, and medical equipment.
  • Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) has initiated arrests of senior health officials, including a former Director General of Health Services and another medical officer.

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

5/10

Deregulation of petrol and diesel sales

  • The Union government removed all restrictions on the retail sale of petrol and diesel effective from July 1.
  • The 200-litre per consumer per day cap on diesel retail sales has been lifted.

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

5/10

Ram Temple donation embezzlement case

  • Eight individuals arrested in connection with alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple, Ayodhya.
  • Accused remanded to 14 days of judicial custody under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions (theft, criminal breach of trust, cheating, criminal conspiracy).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

U.S.-Iran tensions and interim deal

  • Interim deal between U.S. and Iran: Tehran to dilute enriched uranium stockpile in exchange for U.S. sanctions waivers on oil and petrochemical sectors.
  • The deal provides a 60-day window for both sides to negotiate broader agreements.

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

5/10

Electrocution of radio-tagged white-rumped vulture

  • A captive-bred, radio-tagged white-rumped vulture (Gyps bengalensis) died due to electrocution in Ebbanad village, Nilgiris district, Tamil Nadu.
  • The vulture was initially released in Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, in December 2025.

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

4/10

European heatwave

  • A severe heatwave is currently impacting Europe, specifically affecting Italy and the Balkan region.
  • The heatwave has resulted in hundreds of excess deaths across the European continent.

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

4/10

Russian strikes in Ukraine

  • Russian missile and drone strikes across Ukraine resulted in 11 civilian deaths and 40 injuries on a single day.
  • Targeted locations included Dnipro (infrastructure strike, 5 deaths, 29 injuries), Zaporizhzhia (passenger minibus hit, 3 deaths, 6 injuries), Sumy (2 deaths), and Kharkiv (1 death, 5 injuries).

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

4/10

Tech Mahindra Perplexity AI deployment

  • Tech Mahindra has announced the deployment of 'Perplexity Enterprise Pro', an AI platform, across its sales and customer-facing teams.
  • The initiative aims to enhance client engagement by providing senior sales leaders and customer partners with advanced research tools.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Odisha school textbook revision

  • The School and Mass Education Department of Odisha has initiated a revision of school textbooks.
  • The objective of the revision is to ensure the distribution of corrected content to all government-run schools in the state.

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

4/10

Sabarimala gold misappropriation case

  • The Special Investigation Team (SIT) submitted an interim report to the Kerala High Court regarding the misappropriation of gold during the gold-plating of Dwarapalaka idols at the Sabarimala temple.
  • The report alleges a criminal conspiracy involving the former president of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) and other officials.

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

4/10

Sarla Bhat murder case chargesheet

  • The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police filed a chargesheet regarding the 1990 killing of Sarla Bhat, a nurse at the Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences.
  • The chargesheet names five individuals, including the chief of a militant organization, as accused.

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

4/10

Journalist passport issues and PCI concern

  • The Press Club of India (PCI) has raised concerns regarding passport-related administrative hurdles faced by senior journalists.
  • Issues identified include the deletion of names from electoral rolls during Special Intensive Revision processes and the impounding of passports based on 'adverse' police verification reports.

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

4/10

Mallikarjun Kharge Rajya Sabha appointment

  • Mallikarjun Kharge reappointed as Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the Rajya Sabha effective from June 26.
  • The oath-taking ceremony for the LoP and seven newly elected members of the Rajya Sabha was administered by the Vice-President of India.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

NEET-UG paper leak case custody

  • A Delhi Rouse Avenue Court has extended the judicial custody of 10 individuals involved in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case until July 11.
  • The extension was granted by Special Judge Vijeta Singh Rawat following an application filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

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

4/10

Indian delegation to Iran for Khamenei funeral

  • India is sending a delegation to Iran for the funeral ceremonies of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, scheduled between July 3 and July 9.
  • The proposed delegation includes Bihar Governor Lt. General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd) and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita.

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

4/10

Jharkhand teacher recruitment

  • Jharkhand government has appointed 1,042 new teachers for government schools.
  • The recruitment aims to strengthen the state's intellectual landscape and improve educational outcomes for the next generation.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

J&K livestock transport tax dispute

  • J&K government has reported unauthorized levy collection on livestock transport vehicles transiting through Punjab.
  • Transporters are allegedly being stopped by private contractor groups despite possessing valid permits and documentation.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Raipur demolition drive protests

  • Administrative and police personnel demolished 77 structures in Nakati village, Dharsiwa block, near Raipur, Chhattisgarh.
  • The demolition occurred on approximately nine hectares of government land located within 5 km of Raipur airport and near the Naya Raipur administrative hub.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Janakpuri school rape case

  • The Delhi High Court cancelled the bail of a school caretaker accused of raping a minor in a private school.
  • The court directed the accused to surrender by July 1, setting aside a previous trial court order dated May 7.

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

4/10

Pakistan-Afghanistan border conflict

  • Pakistan conducted air and ground operations in eastern Afghanistan targeting militants, specifically Jamaat-ul-Ahrar, a splinter group of the Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).
  • Pakistan claims the operation killed 29 militants; Afghan authorities report 36 civilian deaths and 163 injuries.

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

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