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5 July 2026

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9/10

India's semiconductor manufacturing push

  • The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) aims to create a comprehensive domestic ecosystem covering chip design, fabrication, and assembly, packaging, and testing (OSAT).
  • The CG Semi OSAT facility in Sanand, Gujarat, serves as a model for international collaboration, involving partnerships with firms from Thailand and Japan.

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

8/10

Great Nicobar sustainable development project

  • The Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands held a review meeting with the chairperson of the MoEFCC high-level committee regarding the Great Nicobar sustainable development project.
  • The project involves mega strategic and infrastructure development on the Great Nicobar Islands.

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

8/10

Federalism concerns over 'One Nation, One Election'

  • Eminent citizens and experts have raised concerns that the 'One Nation, One Election' proposal may undermine the federal structure of the Indian Constitution.
  • Critics argue that simultaneous elections could curtail the autonomy of State Assemblies to manage their own affairs.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 76-day story

8/10

Manipur ethnic conflict and peace efforts

  • Manipur ethnic conflict has persisted since May 3, 2023, necessitating high-level security reviews.
  • The Union Home Ministry is actively monitoring the security situation, including emerging tensions between Kuki and Naga communities.

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

7/10

Indian diaspora in America

  • Indian diaspora in the US has grown from 51,000 in 1970 to over 5 million today.
  • Indian Americans hold the highest median household income among ethnic groups in the US ($151,200 compared to $92,350 for white households).

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Myanmar political situation

  • Myanmar has been in a state of civil war since the military coup in 2021, which deposed the civilian government.
  • The military regime, led by Min Aung Hlaing, has attempted to legitimize its rule through stage-managed elections and the creation of a proxy political entity.

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

7/10

Government notice on WhatsApp usernames

  • MeitY issued a notice to Meta regarding the upcoming WhatsApp username feature, citing risks of online fraud, phishing, and impersonation.
  • The feature allows users to chat without sharing phone numbers; it is optional and requires a PIN for added security.

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

7/10

Safety of E20 ethanol-blended fuel

  • E20 fuel consists of petrol blended with 20% ethanol.
  • E20 fuel was formally launched in India in February 2023.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 21-day story

7/10

Election Commission bypoll schedule

  • The Representation of the People Act (RPA) mandates that byelections must be held within six months of a seat falling vacant.
  • The Election Commission (EC) possesses discretionary power to determine the specific timing of a byelection within the six-month window.

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

7/10

Government action against Telegram piracy

  • The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has issued a notice to Telegram demanding proactive anti-piracy measures.
  • Telegram is required to respond to the Ministry's notice within 15 days.

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

7/10

Role of tanks in modern warfare

  • Tanks remain essential for modern warfare as they provide the unique capability to physically seize, occupy, and hold territory, which drones and air power cannot achieve.
  • The Russia-Ukraine conflict highlights that tanks are vulnerable to low-cost drones and precision-guided weapons, necessitating their use within integrated combined-arms operations.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Revision of India's National List of Essential Medicines

  • The National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) is compiled by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to prioritize drugs meeting critical healthcare needs.
  • The NLEM currently contains 384 medicines, last overhauled in 2022.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

UAPA designation of terrorists

  • The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has designated 23 individuals as terrorists under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
  • The total number of individuals designated as terrorists under the UAPA has reached 80.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

India-China bilateral trade and investment

  • India-China bilateral trade reached $151.1 billion in 2025-26, with a trade deficit of $112.16 billion.
  • China remains India's largest trading partner despite a political freeze on relations since 2020.

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

6/10

Legal validity of birth certificates

  • The legal status of birth certificates as conclusive proof of birth is subject to administrative interpretation regarding their function as identity documentation.
  • Distinction is drawn between travel documents (e.g., passports) and documents serving as primary evidence of citizenship or birth.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 7-day story

6/10

India's shipbuilding industry challenges

  • Historical context: India's shipbuilding industry has been dominated by defence requirements for three decades, while commercial shipbuilding is led by China, Japan, and South Korea.
  • Recent policy shifts: Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh have initiated state-level policies and infrastructure plans to boost commercial shipbuilding.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

India-U.K. FTA rules of origin

  • The Finance Ministry has notified the rules for determining the origin of goods under the India-U.K. comprehensive economic and trade agreement.
  • These rules are scheduled to come into force on July 15.

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

6/10

Government onion procurement price hike

  • The Union Consumer Affairs Department has increased the onion procurement price for the Price Stabilisation Buffer by 13% to ₹2,125 per quintal.
  • Procurement is facilitated by the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) and the National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India (NCCF).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Deportation of declared foreigners in Assam

  • Biswanath district administration in Assam ordered the deportation of a declared foreigner, Kayam Ansari, under the Immigrants (Expulsion from Assam) Act, 1950.
  • The order followed a report by the Superintendent of Police (Border) confirming the individual was adjudged a foreigner of Bangladeshi nationality by a Foreigners' Tribunal in 2008.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 19-day story

6/10

Indian Navy participation in RIMPAC

  • The Indian Navy is participating in the Rim of the Pacific Exercise (RIMPAC) in Hawaii.
  • The Indian Navy has deployed its P-8i maritime patrol aircraft for the exercise.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

TRS acronym registration dispute

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) has the authority to request political entities to change their registered names if objections are raised regarding acronym similarity.
  • The ECI process involves notifying the party of objections and requesting the submission of alternative names within a specified timeframe (15 days in this instance).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Adani Vizhinjam port stake transfer controversy

  • The Vizhinjam International Seaport is operated by Adani Vizhinjam Port Private Limited (AVPPL) under a concession agreement with the Kerala government.
  • The Adani Group proposed transferring a 49% stake in AVPPL to the Switzerland-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC).

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

6/10

Bihar's plan for fast-track courts

  • Bihar government announced the establishment of 100 new Fast Track Courts (FTCs) to expedite the resolution of criminal cases.
  • The initiative emphasizes the need for better coordination between the judiciary, police, and the executive branch.

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

6/10

DDA urban development roadmap for Delhi

  • DDA is implementing an eight-point urban development roadmap covering 1,400 sq. km in Delhi.
  • Key components: 207 sq. km for transit-oriented development, 200 sq. km for land pooling, 700 sq. km for existing residential areas, and 150 sq. km for low-density areas.

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

6/10

Bail pleas in Delhi riots conspiracy case

  • A Delhi court dismissed the bail applications of Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots conspiracy case.
  • The court cited a January 5, 2024, Supreme Court order which restricted the applicants from renewing bail pleas until protected witnesses are examined or until January 5, 2026, whichever is earlier.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 11-day story

6/10

India's diplomatic response to West Asia crisis

  • India maintained energy security during the West Asia crisis through strategic decision-making and diplomatic engagement.
  • No fuel rationing was implemented for petrol or diesel during the crisis period.

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

5/10

Deepfake video controversy in literature

  • Deepfake technology is increasingly being used as a tool for targeted online harassment and digital violence against women.
  • The 'Indian manosphere' is identified as a structured, political project rather than a collection of isolated individuals, often incorporating caste-based superiority.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

5/10

China's foreign policy forum on global disorder

  • Chinese strategic thinkers identify a shift in the global order from unipolarity to bipolarity.
  • Key drivers of global change include declining U.S. credibility, shifting alliances in West Asia, and the strategic importance of Artificial Intelligence (AI).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

ICC guidelines for post-pregnancy return to play

  • ICC released 'Return to Play Post-Pregnancy Guidelines' on June 22, 2026, to assist women cricketers in balancing motherhood and elite sports.
  • Guidelines focus on practical, physical, and psychological support, recommending a case manager (doctor or physiotherapist) for each player.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

CAR T-cell therapy for solid tumours

  • CAR T-cell therapy is being adapted to target solid tumours, specifically rare types like alveolar soft-part sarcoma (ASPS) and certain kidney cancers.
  • Researchers identified the protein GPNMB as a consistent target expressed on the surface of these solid tumour cells.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Frontier AI model safety and access

  • Anthropic's 'Fable' model access was suspended by the company following concerns over guardrail circumvention by hackers.
  • The U.S. Commerce Department classified Anthropic's models as 'dual-use cyber tools' on June 12, mandating access restrictions for foreign nationals.

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

5/10

CERN collider upgrade challenges

  • CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research) operates the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), a 27-km underground ring on the Franco-Swiss border.
  • LHC accelerates protons to 6.8 TeV per beam to simulate conditions of the early universe and study fundamental particles.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

India's earthquake relief in Venezuela

  • India provided humanitarian assistance to Venezuela following earthquakes that resulted in over 1,700 fatalities.
  • The Indian Army established a field hospital at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas.

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

5/10

AAP's health insurance proposal for Goa

  • Public health in Goa faces challenges including overcrowding at the Goa Medical College and Hospital.
  • Reported systemic issues in Goa's public health sector include staff shortages, inadequate infrastructure, and a lack of essential medicines.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Delhi University undergraduate admissions

  • Delhi University (DU) 2026-27 UG admissions: Over 1.42 lakh registrations received for 71,000 seats across 73 programmes.
  • Admission process: Conducted via CUET-UG scores through the Common Seat Allocation System (CSAS) portal.

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

4/10

Viewer engagement with OTT series

  • OTT platforms have transformed viewer engagement by removing the temporal gaps inherent in traditional television broadcasting.
  • Binge-watching facilitates deep emotional attachment to fictional characters and narratives due to extended time spent in immersive environments.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Survey on beauty standards

  • A survey of 104 women across 13 countries indicates that beauty standards create a constant sense of being observed and measured.
  • 83% of surveyed women experienced unsolicited remarks on their bodies from family members, leading to mental health issues including depression and eating disorders.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Reflections on solitude

  • Distinction between loneliness and solitude: Loneliness is defined by a sense of lack or an 'empty chair', while solitude is characterized by quiet acceptance and internal ease.
  • Psychological impact of solitude: It allows for clarity of thought, observation without urgency, and the ability to exist without the need for external validation or constant connection.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

China's coast guard patrol near Taiwan

  • China's Coast Guard has initiated new law enforcement patrols in the waters east of Taiwan.
  • This action follows a previous task force deployment off the coast of Taiwan that occurred last month.

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

4/10

Zhipu AI's progress in AI models

  • Zhipu AI (Z.ai), a Tsinghua University spin-off founded in 2019, unveiled GLM-5.2 and the ZCode platform.
  • GLM-5.2 is an open-weight large language model (LLM) designed for software engineering, coding, and cybersecurity tasks.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Atmosphere discovery on planet orbiting white dwarf

  • Discovery of an atmosphere around exoplanet WD 1856 b using the James Webb Space Telescope.
  • WD 1856 b is a Jupiter-sized planet orbiting a white dwarf, which is the remnant of a dead star.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Physics research on rutile oxides

  • IIT-Delhi researchers studied rutile oxides to understand differences between metallic and insulating properties.
  • Rutile oxides share a common crystal structure, yet titanium dioxide acts as an insulator while ruthenium dioxide acts as a conductor.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Impact of temperature on smartphone batteries

  • Smartphones utilize lithium-ion batteries which function by moving lithium ions between two electrodes via a liquid electrolyte.
  • Cold weather impact: Electrolyte conductivity decreases, lithium ion movement slows, and internal resistance increases.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Office leasing trends in India

  • Gross office leasing in India's top-eight property markets declined by 1% during the April-June period.
  • Net leasing of office spaces experienced a 14.5% annual decline, reaching 11.6 million sq ft.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

U.S. Department of Justice Adani case dismissal

  • The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has moved to dismiss a criminal indictment against Gautam Adani and seven others.
  • The DoJ filing argues the prosecution was legally flawed, diplomatically counterproductive, and inconsistent with current enforcement priorities.

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

4/10

IMD weather alert for West Bengal

  • IMD has issued a red alert for South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur districts in West Bengal due to expected heavy rainfall.
  • A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal is intensifying into a deep depression.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Pro-separatist book controversy in J&K

  • The Jammu & Kashmir administration suspended eight School Education Department officials following the discovery of 'pro-separatist' content in a book titled 'Personalities and Legends of J&K'.
  • Two authors and publishers associated with the book have been blacklisted by the administration.

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

4/10

Gujarat police rescue missing teen

  • Operation Milap is a statewide campaign in Gujarat focused on tracing missing children and adults.
  • The operation involves the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) and the Women Cell of the CID Crime branch.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Assam butterfly diversity documentation

  • The Assam Forest Department released a booklet documenting butterfly diversity in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
  • The BTR forest landscape covers 3,653 sq. km. and consists of tropical evergreen, semi-evergreen, moist mixed-deciduous forests, and alluvial grasslands.

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

4/10

Ram Temple donation embezzlement allegations

  • Allegations of financial embezzlement and theft of offerings have been raised regarding the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
  • A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been constituted to probe the alleged financial irregularities.

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

4/10

Conviction of Bihar MLA in firing case

  • A Delhi court sentenced a legislator to four years of simple imprisonment under Section 304 Part II of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) for a 2018 death caused by celebratory firing.
  • The court also imposed a two-month prison sentence under the Arms Act.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Trinamool Congress internal dissent

  • Internal party dissent and factionalism can lead to disputes over party symbols and official representation before the Election Commission (EC).
  • The Election Commission of India holds the authority to adjudicate disputes between rival factions of a political party regarding the recognition of the party symbol.

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

4/10

PM Modi's greetings on U.S. Independence Day

  • Prime Minister of India extended greetings to the United States on its 250th Independence anniversary.
  • The bilateral relationship between India and the U.S. is characterized as a strategic partnership.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Student suicide at IIIT Hyderabad

  • A 20-year-old second-year engineering student at IIIT Hyderabad died by suicide on campus.
  • Preliminary police investigations suggest the incident was driven by personal reasons.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Bengaluru prison skill development initiative

  • The Parappana Agrahara Central Prison in Bengaluru has launched 'Free Bird', a premium linen shirt brand produced by inmates.
  • The initiative is part of a structured skill-development program aimed at inmate rehabilitation.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Bengaluru creche abuse case

  • Bengaluru Police arrested Sujatha, a former caregiver at a creche within the Capgemini IT firm premises, following allegations of child abuse.
  • This is the second arrest in the case, following the arrest of caregiver Vijayalakshmi.

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

4/10

Odisha doctors' strike

  • The Odisha Medical Services Association (OMSA) initiated a strike on July 1, impacting healthcare services across the state.
  • The strike was called off following negotiations between OMSA and the state government.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Uttarakhand's 2035 development goals

  • Uttarakhand government has set a target to become a 'developed state' by 2035.
  • The development strategy focuses on investment-led growth and infrastructure expansion.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

BJP's Uttar Pradesh election strategy

  • The 'double-engine government' model refers to the alignment of governance between the Union and State governments to facilitate the implementation of welfare schemes and development programs.
  • Strategic emphasis is placed on grassroots-level outreach, involving direct engagement with voters at the village and household levels.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 76-day story

4/10

Delhi government administrative reshuffle

  • The Delhi government has executed a major administrative reshuffle within the Finance and Accounts Department.
  • A total of 52 finance officers, who had served in the same location for five years or more, were transferred.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

MCD enforcement against commercial establishments

  • Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has initiated intensified inspections of commercial establishments, specifically targeting spa centres and hotels.
  • The directive mandates weekly review meetings across all 12 municipal zones to ensure compliance with safety and municipal norms.

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

4/10

Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction dispute

  • The Delhi Gymkhana Club is facing potential eviction from its 27.3-acre premises in Lutyens' Delhi.
  • The Land and Development Office (L&DO) issued a show-cause notice on June 29 under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act.

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

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