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6 July 2026

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8/10

Maharashtra legislative switch and Tenth Schedule

  • The Tenth Schedule of the Constitution provides for the disqualification of legislators on grounds of defection.
  • Paragraph 5 of the Tenth Schedule provides an exemption from disqualification for the Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Chairperson, or Deputy Chairperson if they voluntarily give up party membership upon election to the office.

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

8/10

Conservation of Asiatic lions

  • Asiatic lion population has grown from a few dozen in the early 20th century to approximately 891 today.
  • Scientific consensus, including reports from the Wildlife Institute of India, warns that a single-site population is vulnerable to extinction from epidemics, forest fires, and natural disasters.

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

8/10

VB-G RAM G rural employment scheme funding

  • The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act (VB-G RAM G) came into effect on July 1.
  • The Union Ministry of Rural Development released the first instalment of ₹25,863 crore to States for the rural employment programme.

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

8/10

Maternal health and breastfeeding challenges

  • NFHS-6 (2023-24) data indicates a decline in Exclusive Breastfeeding (EBF) rates from 63.7% (NFHS-5) to 55.8%.
  • Institutional deliveries have reached 90.6%, yet EBF rates have dropped, with steeper declines observed in rural areas compared to urban areas.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Structural issues in India's education system

  • Public expenditure on education in India remains between 2.9% and 3.5% of GDP, significantly lower than the 6% target recommended by the 1966 Kothari Commission.
  • Structural issues include crumbling infrastructure, overcrowded classrooms, and a lack of basic facilities like functional toilets.

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

7/10

Gender gap in engineering education

  • Women's enrolment in undergraduate engineering is approximately 28-30% according to AISHE 2021-22.
  • Female enrolment is concentrated in Computer Science and Electronics, while core disciplines like Mechanical, Civil, and Electrical Engineering often have single-digit female representation.

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

7/10

Climate change impact on milk production

  • A study published in Scientific Reports indicates a significant decline in bovine milk production in India's trans-Gangetic plains due to climate change.
  • High temperatures (over 38°C) combined with high humidity (over 70%) during July and August significantly reduce milk yields.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

NPS withdrawal rule changes

  • PFRDA amended NPS exit/withdrawal norms in December 2025 to increase liquidity for subscribers.
  • Mandatory annuity portion reduced from 40% to 20% of the total corpus.

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

7/10

India's marine fisheries sustainability

  • Government of India (Feb 11, 2026) report claims 91.1% of 135 evaluated fish stocks are sustainable.
  • CMFRI methodology relies primarily on landing data rather than direct stock assessments at sea.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

New rules for Employees' Provident Fund

  • The Union Labour and Employment Ministry has notified fresh rules for the Employees' Provident Fund (EPF), Employees' Pension Scheme (EPS), and Employees' Deposit Linked Insurance (EDLI).
  • These rules follow the enforcement of the Code on Social Security, 2020, which subsumes nine existing labour laws including the Employees' State Insurance Act, 1948, and the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952.

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

7/10

MEA statement on passport as travel document

  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has clarified that an Indian passport is a 'travel document' rather than a 'citizenship document'.
  • Under Indian law, passports are generally issued to citizens, though the government retains the power to issue them to non-citizens in exceptional circumstances involving 'public interest'.

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

7/10

Japan-India bilateral relations

  • India and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to an 'updated' Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) posture.
  • Bilateral cooperation is being prioritized to insulate ties from global geopolitical uncertainties and shifting multilateral dynamics.

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

7/10

ISRO Gaganyaan mission component test

  • ISRO successfully conducted the first ground test of the solid motor-based Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE) at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
  • SOLVE serves as a test platform for Gaganyaan mission components, specifically for validating the crew module's deceleration system.

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

7/10

Opposition stance on upcoming Monsoon Session bills

  • The upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament faces potential legislative challenges regarding the Delimitation Bill and the proposed Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025.
  • The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill, 2025 proposes the automatic dismissal of the Prime Minister, Chief Ministers, and Ministers upon 30 consecutive days of arrest or detention.

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

7/10

Cooperation Ministry anniversary projects

  • The Ministry of Cooperation has completed five years of operation.
  • Key infrastructure initiatives include the foundation stone for 47 grain storage godowns.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Government notice to Meta on child sexual abuse material

  • The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has issued a notice to Meta directing the removal of advertisements facilitating access to Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM) on Instagram.
  • Meta is required to provide a detailed explanation regarding the matter within seven days.

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

7/10

Uttar Pradesh political developments

  • Uttar Pradesh reported a revenue surplus of ₹59,327 crore in 2024-25, the highest among 13 states, accounting for nearly 50% of the total national surplus of ₹1.27 lakh crore.
  • Analysis of CAG and RBI data indicates that the revenue surplus is driven by systemic underspending rather than efficient fiscal management.

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

6/10

West Bengal tea workers' scheme implementation

  • West Bengal government announced the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY).
  • State allocation for the scheme is ₹313.30 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

BRICS anti-drugs meeting in Guwahati

  • India is hosting the two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting in Guwahati.
  • The event is organised by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB).

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

6/10

Odisha electoral roll revision

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls conducted in Odisha and Sikkim by the Election Commission (EC).
  • Odisha draft electoral roll: 3,13,87,034 electors present, down from 3,33,99,591 prior to SIR.

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

6/10

Juvenile justice trial as adult in Delhi murder case

  • The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in Delhi has ordered a 16-year-old minor to be tried as an adult in a murder case.
  • The decision was issued by Principal Magistrate Sahil Khurmi following an application by the Investigating Officer of Shakarpur police station.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Delhi government's Mission Kayakalp for school infrastructure

  • Mission Kayakalp is a comprehensive campaign launched by the Delhi government to transform government school infrastructure.
  • The initiative aims to create safe, clean, modern, and inspiring learning environments for students.

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

6/10

Ram Temple donation embezzlement allegations

  • Allegations of financial irregularities and donation embezzlement have been reported regarding the Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust and the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC).
  • The BKTC has established a four-member panel to investigate donation handling, with a mandate to submit a report within seven days.

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

6/10

Easing of emergency natural gas supply regulations

  • The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has withdrawn the Natural Gas (Supply Regulation) Order, 2026, following the normalization of LNG shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The original order, invoked under the Essential Commodities Act on March 9, mandated that all domestic natural gas and imported LNG be sold based on a government-mandated priority customer list.

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

5/10

Development of synthetic cells

  • University of Minnesota researchers developed a synthetic cell capable of growth and division.
  • The synthetic cell originated as a liposome (a lipid-based bubble).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

China-Russia joint naval exercises

  • China and Russia have announced the commencement of annual joint naval exercises.
  • The naval drills are scheduled to take place off the coast of China.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

U.S.-Iran nuclear negotiations

  • Islamabad is being considered as the primary venue for the upcoming round of technical negotiations between the United States and Iran.
  • The technical talks are scheduled for July 11.

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

5/10

Amarnath Yatra security and infrastructure

  • The Amarnath Yatra is facing significant logistical and security challenges due to a surge in the number of unregistered pilgrims.
  • A record 32,313 pilgrims visited the cave shrine on a single day, with 20,145 arriving on the second day of the yatra.

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

5/10

Maharashtra heavy rain and casualties

  • Heavy rainfall in Maharashtra has resulted in three deaths and four injuries across Mumbai, Thane, and Satara.
  • Incidents include tree falls, drowning in a swollen river, and landslides blocking traffic near Rajmachi Fort.

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

5/10

Manipur abduction and killing investigation

  • A policeman from Kangpokpi, Manipur, is under investigation for potential involvement in the abduction and killing of six Naga men on May 13.
  • The case has been transferred to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) following public outcry.

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

4/10

Miscellaneous editorial content

  • The US Declaration of Independence (1776) was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, with 86 revisions made by the Second Continental Congress.
  • The Declaration was influenced by John Locke’s 'Two Treatises of Government' (1689), emphasizing natural rights, consent of the governed, and the right to revolution.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Mutual fund investment overview

  • Open-ended mutual funds allow investors to buy or sell units at any time based on the current Net Asset Value (NAV).
  • Exit load is a fee charged for redeeming units before a specified period, typically one year, to discourage short-term trading.

1 min · 2 questions · 3 prelims

4/10

Yemen Houthi rebel attacks

  • Recent escalation in Yemen: Houthi rebels launched a significant attack in the Hays district, south of Hodeidah, resulting in 16 deaths and 22 injuries among pro-government forces.
  • Tactics employed: The attack involved snipers, drone strikes, and mortar salvos, marking a period of intense fighting despite a largely frozen conflict since the 2022 UN-negotiated truce.

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

4/10

Precious metals market performance

  • Precious metals (gold and silver) experienced significant price declines in the second quarter of 2026.
  • Comex gold recorded a 14.4% quarterly fall, closing at $4,021.8, marking its worst quarterly performance in 13 years.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Removal of film 'Satluj' from ZEE5

  • The film 'Satluj' (formerly 'Punjab 95'), directed by Honey Trehan and starring Diljit Dosanjh, was removed from the ZEE5 streaming platform two days after its release.
  • The film depicts the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra, who investigated and exposed extra-judicial killings in Punjab during the militancy era.

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

4/10

Death of Pandavani artist Teejan Bai

  • Teejan Bai (70), a legendary Pandavani artist from Chhattisgarh, passed away at AIIMS, Raipur.
  • Pandavani is an ancient Chhattisgarhi folk tradition involving the musical narration of the Mahabharata.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Advisory against fake foreign policy social media accounts

  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a public advisory warning against fraudulent social media accounts claiming to provide 'foreign policy' and 'public policy' expertise.
  • Fraudulent accounts are soliciting payments from followers for advice on trade, migration, and other policy-related matters, and offering paid sessions on how to secure employment or work with the MEA.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Borewell death in Haryana

  • A four-year-old boy died after falling into an uncovered 220-foot-deep borewell in Dhaneora village, Ambala district, Haryana.
  • The rescue operation lasted 21 hours before the child was recovered dead.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Tributes to Syama Prasad Mookerjee

  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee (1901-1953) was a prominent Indian politician and the founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh (1951).
  • Served as the youngest Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

U.S. Department of Justice dropping Adani charges

  • The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) moved to drop charges against Gautam Adani, Sagar Adani, and associates regarding securities fraud and bribery allegations.
  • The DoJ cited 'diplomatic strife' and the potential for the U.S. acting as 'world police' as primary justifications for withdrawing the case.

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

4/10

Dowry death case in Delhi

  • A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi following the death of his wife, who was found critically injured near an NDMC residential complex.
  • A case has been registered under Sections 80 (dowry death) and 85 (inflicting cruelty upon a married woman by her husband or his relatives) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Delhi University one-year PG courses under NEP 2020

  • Delhi University has introduced one-year postgraduate (PG) programmes for students who have completed a Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUP).
  • This initiative is aligned with the provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Andhra Pradesh political conflict

  • Andhra Pradesh government reports a focus on attracting investments in emerging technology sectors, specifically quantum computing and semiconductor manufacturing.
  • State administration highlights the importance of infrastructure development, including road networks and communication connectivity, as a prerequisite for industrial growth.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 6-day story

4/10

Search and rescue for missing fishermen off Vizag coast

  • A multi-agency search and rescue (SAR) operation is underway in the Bay of Bengal for six missing fishermen from a mechanised vessel (INDAP-VS-MM-83).
  • The vessel departed Visakhapatnam on July 1 and went missing near the Gangavaram coast.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Hindi as official language in Assam Assembly

  • The Assam Legislative Assembly has decided to introduce Hindi as an official language for legislative proceedings.
  • Hindi will be used alongside Assamese, English, and Bodo in the Assembly.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

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