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8 July 2026

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9/10

Parliamentary committee on simultaneous elections

  • The Parliamentary Joint Committee is reviewing the Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024, concerning simultaneous elections.
  • The committee is chaired by a Lok Sabha member and is currently conducting state-level consultations with government and opposition representatives.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

8/10

UDISE+ report on school dropout rates

  • The UDISE+ report for 2025-26 indicates a downward trend in school dropout rates across key stages.
  • Preparatory level (Classes 3-5) dropout rate declined from 2.3% to 1.8%.

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

7/10

Editorials and miscellaneous

  • India-Australia relations have evolved from the 'three Cs' (Commonwealth, Cricket, Curry) and 'three Ds' (Democracy, Diaspora, Dosti) to include Development, Defence, Energy, and Education.
  • Bilateral trade target is $100 billion by 2030; two-way cumulative investment is approaching $50 billion.

2 min · 4 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

BRICS Guwahati Declaration on drug trafficking

  • The Guwahati Declaration was adopted by BRICS nations to strengthen cooperation against illicit drug trafficking and transnational organized crime.
  • BRICS membership includes Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Indonesia.

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

7/10

Supreme Court on independence of the Bar

  • The Supreme Court has emphasized that the independence of the Bar is as critical as the independence of the judiciary for upholding the rule of law and democracy.
  • Self-regulation is identified as the defining feature of the legal profession's autonomy, ensuring advocates remain insulated from external pressures.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Allahabad HC on uniform marriage age

  • Allahabad High Court ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006, applies to all citizens regardless of religion.
  • The court held that Muslim personal law regarding puberty as the age of marriage cannot override the Central law (PCMA).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

CPI(M) opposition to NFSA amendment

  • The Union government has proposed an amendment to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) regarding the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY).
  • The proposed change involves shifting the entitlement criteria from a household-based system to a per capita system.

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

7/10

WhatsApp username and informational privacy

  • Informational privacy is a facet of the fundamental right to privacy under Article 21, as established by the Supreme Court in the 2017 Justice K.S. Puttaswamy judgment.
  • The 2017 judgment clarified that threats to privacy in the information age originate from both state and non-state actors.

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

7/10

Modi's stance on Israel-Palestine conflict

  • India maintains support for a two-state solution to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  • India emphasizes the role of dialogue and diplomacy in addressing global turbulence and regional conflicts.

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

6/10

Business and economic updates

  • Index of Services Production (ISP) will utilize GST data as its primary source, supplemented by administrative data and the Annual Survey of Incorporated Services Sector Enterprises (ASISSE).
  • The ISP is designed to measure the formal services sector; it excludes small businesses not mandatorily registered under the GST Act (turnover below ₹20 lakh, or ₹10 lakh in specific North-Eastern states).

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Meta's efforts against child sexual abuse content

  • Meta has released a report detailing its strategies to combat child sexual abuse content (CSAC) on its platforms.
  • The company utilizes AI-powered detection systems to identify and remove prohibited content.

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

6/10

Narmada project payment agreement

  • Four states—Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh—have reached a one-time settlement agreement regarding pending payment issues related to the Sardar Sarovar Project.
  • The agreement addresses cost-sharing arrangements for the construction of the dam under the Narmada Award.

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

6/10

Kejriwal on E20 fuel safety

  • E20 fuel refers to a blend of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol.
  • Concerns regarding E20 include its hygroscopic nature, potential to damage fuel-system materials, lower energy density compared to pure petrol, and negative impacts on fuel efficiency and long-term engine health.

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

6/10

Manipur highway infrastructure

  • NH-2 serves as the primary lifeline for Manipur, connecting Imphal to the rest of India via Nagaland.
  • NH-37 acts as the secondary, strategic lifeline connecting Imphal to Silchar (Assam) via Jiribam, gaining importance during regional conflicts and blockades on NH-2.

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

6/10

Reconstitution of Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights

  • The Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights (DCPCR) has been reconstituted after a vacancy period of three years.
  • The new body consists of one chairperson and four members.

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

5/10

Loss of contact with Drishti satellite

  • Mission Drishti is the world's first OptoSAR satellite, developed by Bengaluru-based space start-up GalaxEye.
  • The satellite was launched on May 3 via SpaceX Falcon 9 from Vandenberg, California.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Assam forest encroachment

  • Eight wildlife sanctuaries and 281 reserve forests in Assam are currently affected by encroachment.
  • As of February 12, 2016, a total of 3,15,996.1251 hectares of land in protected areas and reserve forests were under illegal occupation.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

IIM-B campus in Indonesia

  • IIM-Bangalore to establish its first international campus in Indonesia.
  • The campus will be located at the Singhasari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Malang.

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

5/10

Supreme Court on DMK plea against TVK

  • The Supreme Court declined to issue an injunction against political leaders making public statements, citing the principle of free speech.
  • The Court suggested that political discourse should be countered through 'more speech' rather than judicial intervention or gag orders.

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

5/10

Restoration of CJP X account

  • The Delhi High Court ordered the restoration of a social media account that had been blocked by the government.
  • The government stated the account was blocked as a 'precautionary measure' prior to the NEET (UG) re-test on June 21.

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

5/10

Censorship of film 'Satluj'

  • The Union government has referred the film 'Satluj' to an Inter-Departmental Committee for examination.
  • The committee is constituted under the Information Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021.

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

5/10

Wayanad tunnel site debris slip

  • Incident: Debris slip at the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel construction site in Wayanad, Kerala.
  • Casualties: 3 confirmed deaths, 5 missing, 10 rescued (5 discharged from hospital).

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

5/10

Attack on LNG tanker in Strait of Hormuz

  • The Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime choke point, has experienced a series of attacks on LNG tankers, including the Qatari vessel Al Rekayyat.
  • The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that three tankers were hit in the region within a 24-hour period.

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

5/10

Delhi green initiatives and public transport

  • Launch of 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign in Delhi targeting 70 lakh saplings.
  • Initiative to plant 1 crore saplings across 6,300 hectares of the Delhi Ridge over four years.

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

5/10

2020 Delhi riots legal proceedings

  • Delhi High Court denied bail to an accused in the 2020 north-east Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case, citing his role as a main conspirator rather than a local participant.
  • The court identified potential risks of flight and witness tampering as grounds for denying bail.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 11-day story

4/10

Science and health research

  • Finerenone is a drug that blocks inflammation and scarring in kidneys, showing efficacy in treating chronic kidney disease (CKD) beyond diabetes-related cases.
  • Studies (FIND-CKD, JAMA, The Lancet) indicate finerenone reduces protein leakage in urine, slows disease progression, and lowers the risk of kidney failure.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

NCERT Class 8 textbook revision

  • NCERT has released a revised Class 8 social science textbook.
  • The revision involves the removal of specific portions previously identified as controversial regarding the judiciary.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Doda district mudslides

  • Location: Doda district, Chenab Valley, Jammu and Kashmir.
  • Event: Cloudburst triggered flash floods and mudslides.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Badrinath Temple irregularities probe

  • Uttarakhand government constituted a three-member high-level committee to investigate alleged irregularities in donations and offerings at the Badrinath Temple.
  • The committee is headed by the Garhwal Commissioner, with members including the Managing Director of the National Health Mission and the Director (Finance) of Medical and Health Services.

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

4/10

Ram Temple donation embezzlement investigation

  • The Uttar Pradesh government-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing embezzlement of donations at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple.
  • SIT report (submitted June 23) identified prima facie evidence of theft and pilferage during donation counting.

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

4/10

Telangana electoral roll revision

  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is currently underway in Telangana.
  • 96% of enumeration forms have been distributed across the state as of the latest reporting.

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

4/10

Passing of Girish Bharadwaj

  • Girish Bharadwaj, known as the 'Bridge Man of India', passed away at age 76.
  • He was an engineering graduate recognized for designing and constructing over 140 low-cost hanging footbridges.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts verdict

  • Gujarat High Court upheld the conviction of 49 individuals in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case.
  • The court confirmed death sentences for 38 convicts and life imprisonment for 11 others.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

ISKCON Rath Yatra controversy

  • Gajapati Maharaja of Puri and chairman of the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee (SJTMC) has requested central government intervention regarding ISKCON's global Rath Yatra practices.
  • The core concern involves ISKCON conducting 'Snan Yatra' and Rath Yatra outside of traditional, scripturally mandated timelines.

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

4/10

Maharashtra driving licence domicile requirement

  • Maharashtra government to mandate domicile certificates for driving licence applicants effective August 1, 2026.
  • Proposal currently pending approval from the Law and Judiciary Department.

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

4/10

ED investigation into TMC finances

  • Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating alleged financial irregularities within a political party involving chartered flight expenses.
  • Investigation focuses on the routing of funds through private aviation companies, specifically Carewell Aviation India Pvt. Ltd.

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

4/10

Political violence in West Bengal

  • Recent reports indicate a trend of 'egg attacks' targeting political figures across West Bengal.
  • Incidents have involved leaders from multiple political affiliations, suggesting a broader pattern of political intolerance.

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

4/10

Delhi-NCR weather

  • IMD forecast for Delhi-NCR indicates continued showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds over a five-day period.
  • Recent weather event included wind speeds of 30-40 kmph, leading to tree uprooting and infrastructure damage.

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

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