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4 July 2026

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8/10

Indus Waters Treaty and cross-border terrorism

  • The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) of 1960 is currently held in abeyance by India.
  • The Indian government has linked the revival of the IWT to the cessation of cross-border terrorism by Pakistan.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Editorials on geopolitics, water, AI, and health

  • Geopolitics: The U.S.-Iran deal (June 2026) involves reopening the Strait of Hormuz, lifting U.S. oil sanctions, and IAEA monitoring of Iran's nuclear program.
  • Geopolitics: The deal has caused a fracture in U.S.-Israel relations, with concerns over potential regional instability and the resurgence of hardline groups.

2 min · 4 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Bombay HC on externment for political protest

  • The Bombay High Court quashed an externment order issued under the Maharashtra Police Act against a political activist.
  • The court ruled that peaceful protest against government decisions and raising slogans does not constitute valid grounds for externment.

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

7/10

Allahabad HC on acquisition of religious sites

  • The Allahabad High Court ruled that the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991, does not prevent the State from acquiring religious properties for genuine public purposes.
  • The court clarified that the 1991 Act is intended to maintain the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947.

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

7/10

MeitY to summon Meta over CSAM advertisements

  • MeitY has summoned Meta following reports of advertisements for Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) appearing on Instagram.
  • Meta claims a 'zero-tolerance' policy towards CSAM and utilizes AI technology to detect violating content and predators.

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

7/10

INDIA bloc letter to CJI on election integrity

  • Opposition parties submitted a memorandum to the Chief Justice of India expressing concerns regarding the integrity of the electoral process.
  • Key concerns include the conduct of the Election Commission (EC), the impartiality of electoral institutions, and the process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

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

7/10

China's reaction to India-Japan initiatives

  • China has expressed concern regarding India-Japan bilateral cooperation, stating it should not target third parties or undermine regional interests.
  • Beijing emphasizes that regional cooperation should focus on enhancing mutual trust and safeguarding peace and stability.

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

7/10

DAC approval for defence acquisitions

  • The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by the Defence Minister, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence procurement worth ₹52,000 crore.
  • The procurement aims to enhance operational capabilities across the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Ladakh's customised self-governance framework

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and Ladakh civil society groups (Leh Apex Body and Kargil Democratic Alliance) are negotiating a customised self-governance framework for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
  • The proposed model aims to provide a democratic institutional framework and political voice to the region while maintaining Statehood as a long-term aspiration.

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

7/10

Manipur security situation review

  • Union Home Minister scheduled to review Manipur security situation with state officials and central security agency heads.
  • Violence in Manipur has resulted in at least 40 deaths since the revocation of President’s Rule on February 4.

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

7/10

Delhi government's 'Clean Air, Healthy Delhi' project

  • The Delhi government has approved the 'Clean Air, Healthy Delhi' project with a total outlay of ₹8,300 crore.
  • Funding structure: 65% provided by the World Bank and 35% by the Delhi government.

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

7/10

Chinese firms permitted to bid for Indian power projects

  • The Finance Ministry's Procurement Policy Division issued an order on June 24, 2026, granting a two-year exemption to four China-linked power sector firms.
  • The exempted firms are TBEA Energy India, Nanjing Electric India, New Northeast Electric India, and Taikai Electric (India).

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Business and economic developments

  • Government has ordered the blocking of certain battery management apps used in e-rickshaws due to cybersecurity vulnerabilities allowing remote immobilization of vehicles.
  • E-rickshaws (L5M category) currently lack mandatory cybersecurity certification standards despite being connected to smart battery systems.

2 min · 3 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Vulture conservation and radio telemetry

  • White-rumped vultures are a critically endangered species.
  • Radio telemetry is used by the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) to track the real-time movements of released captive-bred vultures.

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

6/10

Stay on Maharashtra RTI rules

  • The Maharashtra government has stayed the implementation of the Maharashtra Right to Information Rules, 2026.
  • The proposed 2026 rules included three primary changes: an increase in the RTI application fee, a requirement for mandatory identity proof, and a restriction limiting each RTI application to a single subject.

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

6/10

Allahabad HC on U.P. ATS inquiry into madrasas

  • The Allahabad High Court declined to interfere with a U.P. Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) inquiry into the funding of over 4,000 madrasas.
  • The inquiry was initiated following a government order dated December 9, 2025.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Shashi Tharoor on Vizhinjam port security concerns

  • Vizhinjam Port is a strategic national asset located in Kerala.
  • The project faced multiple failed bidding processes under previous central administrations due to concerns regarding the potential involvement of Chinese companies.

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

6/10

Delhi EV Subsidy Portal launch

  • Delhi government launched the EV Subsidy Portal to facilitate benefits under the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy 2026.
  • Eligible beneficiaries must apply for subsidies within 30 days of purchasing an EV and receiving the registration certificate (RC).

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

6/10

Supreme Court stay on CAG audit of Delhi discoms

  • Supreme Court stayed an Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (APTEL) order that had set aside a Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC) direction for a CAG audit of Delhi discoms.
  • The Supreme Court ordered a status quo on the DERC audit direction until the next hearing on July 15.

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

6/10

Delhi High Court ruling on management quota admissions

  • The Delhi High Court dismissed a PIL challenging Rule 8(2)(a)(v) of the Delhi Professional Colleges Rules, 2007.
  • The rule permits private unaided professional colleges in Delhi to independently manage admissions for 10% of their seats under a management quota.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Delhi electoral roll revision exercise

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is currently underway in Delhi, covering 13,033 polling booths across 70 Assembly constituencies.
  • The process involves Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and Booth-level agents (BLAs) appointed by political parties to assist in voter registration and ensure transparency.

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

5/10

Delhi HC on plea against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee

  • The Delhi High Court has directed the Centre’s Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC) to adjudicate an appeal regarding the removal of a YouTube video within 15 days.
  • The petitioner alleges that the content in question is misleading, distorted, and potentially promotes communal disharmony.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

ED to share foreign funds probe with CBI

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is sharing findings with the CBI regarding the illegal routing of foreign funds into India.
  • The investigation involves the U.S.-based entity 'The Timothy Initiative' (TTI).

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

5/10

Om Birla on legislative debates

  • Lok Sabha Speaker emphasized that legislative debates should prioritize solution-oriented discourse over mere criticism.
  • Constructive debate is identified as a fundamental requirement for a vibrant democracy.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Protection for judge Tabassum Khan

  • The Madhya Pradesh High Court took suo motu cognisance of threats directed at a judicial officer.
  • Judge Tabassum Khan, an Additional Sessions Judge in Narmadapuram, received threats following a June 12 judgment.

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

5/10

Chhattisgarh government's agricultural advice amid El Nino

  • El Nino is the periodic warming of the central and eastern equatorial Pacific, which typically weakens the South Asian monsoon.
  • Chhattisgarh government has advised farmers to adopt short to medium duration crop varieties to mitigate rainfall uncertainty during the kharif season.

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

5/10

Tiger population growth at Nameri Tiger Reserve

  • Nameri Tiger Reserve (NTR) is located in the Sonitpur district of Assam, covering an area of 344 sq. km.
  • The tiger population at NTR increased from 3 in 2022 (AITE) to 12 by the end of 2025, validated by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

TMC internal factional conflict in Kolkata

  • Internal factional conflict within a political party has led to a dispute over the physical possession of a party headquarters.
  • The dispute involves conflicting claims regarding rent agreements and the legitimacy of party leadership.

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

5/10

Bandhwari landfill fire and NGT complaint

  • A major fire incident occurred at the Bandhwari landfill site in Haryana last month.
  • Environmental activists have filed a complaint with the Haryana State Pollution Control Board alleging non-compliance with fire-prevention commitments made to the National Green Tribunal (NGT).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Arrests in Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh for JeM links

  • Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) arrested eight individuals across Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh for alleged links to the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM).
  • The accused were allegedly working to establish a terror network, recruit members, and plan attacks in Gujarat and other parts of India.

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

5/10

Creche abuse case in Bengaluru

  • Bengaluru Police arrested a caregiver, Vijayalakshmi, at the Little Buds Day Care center located at Capgemini following allegations of physical and mental abuse of children.
  • The investigation is based on video evidence showing intimidation and mistreatment of children.

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

4/10

Weekend lifestyle and culture

  • The 'jalbhara' sweet from Chandannagar, West Bengal, has been awarded a Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
  • The jalbhara was created circa 1843-1844 by Surjya Modak and his son Siddheshwar Modak.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

SC refuses to stay bail in murder case

  • The Supreme Court declined to stay a bail order granted to an accused in a murder case.
  • The court acknowledged the gravity of the allegations but maintained that the presumption of innocence is a settled principle of criminal jurisprudence.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Amarnath Yatra commencement

  • The annual Amarnath Yatra has commenced for a 57-day duration.
  • Over 12,000 pilgrims visited the cave shrine on the first day, including men, women, children, sadhus, and transgender devotees.

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

4/10

Train route error in Chennai Division

  • Incident: Train No. 17654 (Puducherry-Kacheguda Express) entered the wrong track in Chennai Division on June 28, 2026.
  • Cause: Signal was cleared for Renigunta, but the track point was set for the Katpadi line.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Expert committee for Totapuri mango farmers in A.P.

  • The Union Agriculture Ministry has constituted a high-level expert committee under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
  • The committee is tasked with examining the challenges faced by Totapuri mango growers in Andhra Pradesh.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Alleged embezzlement at Ram Temple Trust

  • A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe alleged embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
  • The SIT is planning a five-year re-audit of the Trust's accounts, covering construction expenditure and donated precious items (jewellery, gold, silver).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

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