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1 July 2026

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9/10

Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission rollout

  • The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).
  • The new mission increases the wage employment guarantee from 100 days to 125 days per rural household.

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

8/10

India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 budget allocation

  • The Expenditure Finance Committee (EFC) under the Finance Ministry has approved a budget proposal of ₹1.25 lakh crore for India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0.
  • The allocation for ISM 2.0 represents a significant increase over the ₹76,000 crore outlay provided for ISM 1.0.

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

8/10

Digital rollout of criminal justice system

  • The Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) aims for full nationwide rollout by January 1, 2027, integrating police, courts, prisons, forensics, and prosecution.
  • Data for the ICJS is hosted on the government-owned cloud platform MeghRaj.

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

8/10

IMD monsoon forecast and agricultural impact

  • IMD forecasts below-normal rainfall for July, defined as less than 94% of the long-period average.
  • India recorded a 40% monsoon deficit in June, with 99.5 mm of rainfall, the fifth lowest since 1901.

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

7/10

NCLAT ruling on Jet Airways PF dues

  • The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has upheld an NCLT order regarding Jet Airways.
  • The ruling mandates that the liquidator must pay provident fund (PF), gratuity, and pension fund dues to workmen and employees in full.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Editorials and miscellaneous analysis

  • Global AI policy is increasingly driven by national strategic advantage, with countries like the U.S. and European nations implementing measures to secure compute resources and protect national security.
  • India faces a strategic dilemma in AI: it lacks frontier AI systems and cannot outspend global leaders, yet it must integrate with global AI ecosystems to drive domestic productivity.

2 min · 3 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Fintech personal loan default trends

  • RBI Financial Stability Report (June 2026) indicates fintech personal loan defaults rose to 6.4% in March 2026 from 4% in March 2024.
  • Small ticket loans are defined as borrowings less than ₹50,000.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Launch of FCRA 2.0 portal and e-OCI card

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the FCRA 2.0 portal to streamline the registration and monitoring of foreign contributions under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010.
  • The portal is hosted on the National Government Cloud (MeghRaj) and features process re-engineering, integrated dashboards, Aadhaar-based authentication, e-Sign facilities, and OCR-based document analysis.

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

7/10

Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna water-sharing agreement

  • Rajasthan and Haryana signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) agreement.
  • The agreement aims to provide water to the water-scarce Shekhawati region of Rajasthan.

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

7/10

Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is an ongoing exercise involving door-to-door verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs).
  • The process involves distributing and collecting enumeration forms to ensure an accurate and up-to-date voter list.

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

7/10

Opposition memorandum to CJI on Election Commission conduct

  • Twenty-three Opposition parties submitted a joint memorandum to the Chief Justice of India alleging biased conduct by the Election Commission of India (ECI).
  • The memorandum highlights concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in states like West Bengal and Bihar.

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

7/10

Delhi EV Policy 2.0 implementation

  • Delhi EV Policy 2.0 approved with a total investment outlay of ₹15,000 crore and a budgetary allocation of ₹7,000 crore.
  • Policy shifts from voluntary adoption to phased, mandatory compliance for various vehicle categories.

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

6/10

Bonn climate talks tipping points debate

  • Climate tipping points are thresholds in the Earth's climate system where a part of the system shifts into a new, often irreversible state.
  • Tipping points exhibit non-linear behavior, where small temperature increases trigger large, self-amplifying feedback loops.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

MSC stake acquisition in Vizhinjam port

  • Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) and Terminal Investment Ltd. (TiL), a subsidiary of MSC Group, have signed a definitive agreement.
  • TiL will acquire a 49% stake in Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Ltd. (AVPPL) for $1.397 billion.

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

6/10

Zoological and Botanical Survey of India annual discoveries

  • In 2025, India added 709 new species to its fauna (483 new to science, 226 new records) and 353 taxa to its flora (221 new to science, 132 new records).
  • Total Indian faunal biodiversity now stands at 1,05,953 species.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Privilege notice against Defence Minister over Operation Sindoor

  • A privilege notice has been moved in the Lok Sabha under Rule 223 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in the Lok Sabha.
  • The notice alleges that a Minister misled the House by providing incorrect information regarding casualties in a military operation.

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

6/10

EPFO database consolidation and software upgrade

  • EPFO is transitioning to a Centralised IT-Enabled System (CITES) to modernise service delivery through automation and rule-based processing.
  • The project is designed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Controversy over Kerala State Election Commissioner appointment

  • The State Election Commissioner (SEC) is a constitutional authority responsible for the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls and the conduct of all elections to the Panchayats and Municipalities.
  • The appointment process for the SEC has become a point of contention regarding the neutrality and political impartiality of the candidate.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Kerala Assembly resolution on national exam system reforms

  • The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution urging the Union government to reform the national entrance examination system.
  • Concerns cited include issues with credibility, transparency, and fairness in examinations such as NEET.

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

6/10

Kolkata police document verification drive for homeless

  • Kolkata Police Security Control Organisation initiated a document verification drive for homeless residents on city streets.
  • Verification process involves checking voter ID, PAN, Aadhaar, birth/death certificates, and proof of residence.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Delhi government heritage monument restoration scheme

  • The Delhi government has launched two new schemes for the conservation and development of local heritage monuments.
  • The initiative allows private firms, NGOs, trusts, institutions, and citizens to adopt 75 monuments for a period of five years.

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

6/10

Delhi High Court ruling on minor organ donation

  • Delhi High Court permitted a 17-year-old minor to donate a portion of his liver to his father suffering from chronic liver disease.
  • The Transplantation of Human Organs and Tissues Rules (THO Rules), 2014, generally prohibits organ donation by minors.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Resilience of Gulf remittances to India

  • Net remittances from West Asia to India reached $16 billion in April 2026, marking a 70% increase compared to the same period in the previous year.
  • The Union Finance Ministry's Monthly Economic Review highlights the resilience of remittance inflows despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Coal India R&D investment targets

  • Coal India Ltd (CIL) has set a target to invest ₹1,900 crore in R&D by FY2030.
  • R&D expenditure increased from ₹61 crore in FY24 to ₹245 crore in FY25.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Export duty adjustments on hydrocarbons

  • The Union Finance Ministry has adjusted export duties on hydrocarbons effective from July 1.
  • Export duty on diesel reduced to ₹8.5 per litre.

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

5/10

Strait of Hormuz shipping and management

  • Iran and Oman have established a Joint Hormuz Committee to develop a framework for managing the Strait of Hormuz.
  • A 60-day toll-free traffic period has been established under a recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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

5/10

DMK complaint regarding private individuals in Cabinet meetings

  • The DMK has filed a complaint with the DGP regarding the alleged participation of private individuals in Cabinet and official government review meetings.
  • The complaint alleges violations of the Official Secrets Act, 1923, the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, and the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

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

5/10

Ram Temple donation embezzlement allegations

  • Allegations of donation embezzlement at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust have led to the arrest of eight individuals following an SIT investigation.
  • The Trust is currently outside the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) Act.

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

5/10

PM meeting with Secretaries on ease of doing business

  • Prime Minister held a meeting with approximately 80 Secretaries from various Ministries and Departments.
  • Key focus areas for the administration: Ease of Doing Business and Ease of Living.

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

5/10

Andhra Pradesh mineral mapping initiative

  • Andhra Pradesh government has initiated a comprehensive mineral mapping project to identify critical minerals and high-value metallic resources.
  • The initiative emphasizes the transition from raw mineral extraction to in-state mineral processing.

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

5/10

Supreme Court observation on Asaram Bapu medical bail

  • The Supreme Court of India has clarified that medical bail for convicts serving life imprisonment will be granted only in cases of grave necessity where the life of the prisoner is in danger.
  • The Court emphasized that the judicial approach to bail applications for individuals in dominant positions must be distinct from standard criminal cases.

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

5/10

Odisha school textbook errors controversy

  • Controversy regarding the presence of numerous factual errors in school textbooks for Classes 1 to 8 in Odisha.
  • Textbooks were prepared by the State Council of Education, Research and Training (SCERT).

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

5/10

PDP protest against J&K job outsourcing

  • The Jammu and Kashmir administration is facing criticism regarding the outsourcing of approximately 25,000 government jobs across various departments.
  • The outsourcing policy involves the engagement of personnel through external agencies rather than direct, merit-based government recruitment.

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

5/10

Flood and landslide damage in Arunachal Pradesh

  • Torrential rains in Arunachal Pradesh since June 24 have resulted in three human fatalities.
  • The Siang region of Arunachal Pradesh is identified as a critical area for flood and landslide activity.

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

5/10

TMC Martyrs' Day rally venue dispute

  • Kolkata Police Commissioner issued prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023.
  • The order restricts public gatherings, rallies, and demonstrations in central Kolkata, specifically the Esplanade area near Victoria House.

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

5/10

Amarnath Yatra security preparedness

  • Amarnath Yatra 2024 is scheduled to commence on July 3, 2024.
  • The pilgrimage will proceed via two primary routes: Sonamarg and Pahalgam.

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

5/10

Corruption allegations in Delhi Health Department

  • Allegations of financial irregularities in the Delhi Health Department involving inflated tender rates.
  • The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) is the primary investigative body tasked with probing the alleged corruption.

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

5/10

India-Iran diplomatic engagement following Ayatollah Khamenei's death

  • India is maintaining diplomatic engagement with Iran following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with a delegation led by Bihar Governor Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain (retd.) and MoS for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita attending the funeral.
  • Iran has demonstrated regional resilience by withstanding U.S. and Israeli military strikes, maintaining influence across Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and Yemen, and asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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

4/10

NASA robotic rescue mission for Swift telescope

  • NASA initiated a $30-million robotic rescue mission for the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory.
  • The Swift telescope was launched in 2004 for a two-year mission to study gamma-ray bursts.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Russia-Ukraine drone conflict

  • Russia reported the interception of 419 Ukrainian drones across its territory, including the Moscow region, during a single overnight period.
  • Casualties reported in the Moscow region include the death of a six-month-old infant due to drone activity.

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

4/10

Myanmar denial of ASEAN envoy meeting with Suu Kyi

  • Myanmar military authorities have formally denied a request by the ASEAN special envoy to meet with detained leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
  • The military coup in 2021 ended a decade of democratic governance in Myanmar and initiated a period of civil conflict.

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

4/10

Customs duty exemption on petrochemical imports

  • The Union Finance Ministry has extended the customs duty exemption on the import of specific petrochemical products until July 15.
  • The extension is intended to facilitate a smooth transition for domestic manufacturing industries that rely on these products as feedstock and intermediates.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Gold smuggling arrest in Guwahati

  • Assam Police seized 37.064 kg of suspected smuggled gold in Guwahati.
  • The seized gold is valued at approximately ₹54 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Sudarshana hymn and Chakrapani Temple

  • Chakrapani Temple in Kumbakonam is a unique shrine dedicated to Chakrathazhwar (Lord Sudarshana).
  • The hymn 'Hethi Pungava Stavam', composed by Nadadur Ammal, is the earliest known work praising Chakrathazhwar.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Haldia Petrochemicals pipeline fire

  • Incident: Fire in a naphtha pipeline at Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd, Purba Medinipur, West Bengal.
  • Casualties: One death and 17 injuries reported.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

UN Commission report on crimes against Palestinian children

  • The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory and Israel released a report in September 2025 and June 2026 regarding crimes against Palestinian children.
  • Data indicates 20,179 children killed and 44,143 injured in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

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

4/10

Monsoon Session of Parliament schedule

  • The Monsoon session of Parliament is tentatively scheduled to commence on July 20 for a duration of three weeks.
  • The Cabinet Committee on Parliamentary Affairs is the body responsible for finalizing the session dates.

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

4/10

Supreme Court stay on Karnataka ethanol allocation process

  • The Supreme Court has ordered a status quo on a Karnataka High Court directive regarding the ethanol allocation process for the 2025–26 supply year.
  • The High Court had previously ordered Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) including BPCL, HPCL, and IOCL to reconsider a request for enhanced ethanol allocation from a private entity before finalizing tenders.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Supreme Court dismissal of Bihar encounter probe plea

  • The Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition seeking a CBI probe and an independent expert committee inquiry into an alleged extrajudicial killing in Bihar.
  • The petition concerned the death of Bharat Bhushan Tiwari in a police encounter in Bilauti village, Bhojpur district, on June 17.

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

4/10

Appointment of General Dhiraj Seth as Army Chief

  • General Dhiraj Seth has assumed office as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
  • He succeeds General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after over 40 years of service.

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

4/10

Karnataka High Court case against school bus safety

  • Karnataka High Court refused to quash a criminal case against Divyajyothi School, Mandya, following an incident where a student suffered severe vision loss.
  • The incident occurred due to students spraying coloured sparklers inside a school bus.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Gurugram police Labour Liaison Teams

  • Gurugram Police Commissioner has mandated the creation of Labour Liaison and Industrial Co-ordination Teams (LLICT) in every police station jurisdiction.
  • The initiative aims to strengthen law and order in industrial belts and improve police response to labour unrest.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Telangana policy on temple land allocation

  • Telangana government is formulating a comprehensive policy for the allocation of temple lands to religious institutions (maths).
  • The policy focuses on lands within the jurisdiction of the Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam at Yadagirigutta.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Mob lynching incident in Odisha

  • Incident occurred in Banapur area, Khordha district, Odisha.
  • A 32-year-old man from Bhimpur village died after being beaten by a mob in Khanata village.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Karnataka Cabinet expansion plans

  • The Karnataka Cabinet currently has 14 members.
  • The constitutional limit for the size of the Council of Ministers in a state is 15% of the total strength of the Legislative Assembly.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Disqualification of BJP councillors in Himachal Pradesh

  • Three councillors of the Dharamshala Municipal Corporation face potential disqualification due to alleged encroachment on government land.
  • The recommendation for disqualification was submitted by the Kangra Deputy Commissioner to the State government.

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

4/10

Political realignments in Maharashtra Shiv Sena

  • Sachin Ahir, an MLC elected in 2022, filed a nomination for the post of Deputy Chairperson of the Legislative Council.
  • The nomination was filed under the banner of the faction currently holding the 'bow and arrow' election symbol.

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

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