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9 July 2026

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8/10

Delhi HC ruling on right to be forgotten

  • The 'right to be forgotten' allows for the erasure or de-indexing of information from the public digital environment when its accessibility is harmful and lacks public interest.
  • Origin: 2014 European Court of Justice ruling (Mario Costeja González v. Google) regarding outdated debt information.

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

8/10

Welfare scheme expenditure debate

  • The Indian welfare regime has transitioned from a 'rights-based' framework established in the 2000s to a model increasingly focused on cash transfers.
  • Total combined expenditure on selected welfare schemes for 2025-26 is estimated at ₹24.20 lakh crore, representing 6.77% of GDP.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

8/10

Caste counting in Census 2027

  • Census 2027 second phase rehearsal is currently underway in 16 States and Union Territories.
  • The rehearsal includes an 'open column' for respondents to state their caste for recording by enumerators.

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

8/10

AISHE report on female higher education enrollment

  • AISHE 2023-24 report indicates total higher education enrolment reached 4.5 crore, a 31.5% increase from 3.42 crore in 2014-15.
  • Female enrolment rose by 42.2% since 2014-15, reaching 2.24 crore in 2023-24.

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

7/10

Quantum computing noise reduction research

  • Quantum computing utilizes quantum mechanics to perform computations, moving beyond classical binary bits (0 or 1) to qubits.
  • Qubits leverage superposition (existing in multiple states simultaneously) and entanglement (linked states across distances) to increase processing speed.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

WHO pandemic treaty negotiations

  • WHO member states are negotiating the operational mechanism of the pandemic treaty, specifically the Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) system.
  • The pandemic treaty was adopted in May 2025, but the PABS mechanism was deferred for later finalization.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

India's LNG regasification capacity growth

  • India became the fourth largest market for LNG regasification capacity globally in 2025, surpassing Spain.
  • Total regasification capacity added in 2025 was 52.5 mtpa across eight terminals.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

WHO survey on cancer treatment inequities

  • Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally after cardiovascular disease.
  • Annual global cancer burden: 20.6 million new cases and nearly 10 million deaths.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Monsoon progress and kharif sowing

  • Union Agriculture Ministry is monitoring monsoon progress in the context of El Niño conditions.
  • National rainfall deficit improved from 33% in June to 24% in July.

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

7/10

Tamil Nadu legal challenge on quota for converts

  • The Tamil Nadu government has filed a Special Leave Petition in the Supreme Court challenging a Madras High Court order.
  • The High Court declared unconstitutional a 2024 Tamil Nadu government order that allowed converts to Islam to claim Backward Class (BC) Muslim status for reservation benefits.

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

7/10

Himachal Pradesh concerns over MGNREGS replacement

  • Himachal Pradesh government has expressed concerns regarding the proposed replacement of MGNREGS with the Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (VB-G RAM G).
  • MGNREGS is currently fully funded by the Central government.

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

7/10

Assam drive against illegal immigrants

  • Assam government is conducting a drive to identify and remove illegal immigrants.
  • Concerns raised regarding the potential wrongful detention and 'pushback' of genuine Indian citizens.

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

7/10

Rajasthan political debate on Uniform Civil Code

  • The Rajasthan state government has initiated the process to enact a Uniform Civil Code (UCC).
  • A high-level committee, chaired by a former Supreme Court judge, has been constituted to prepare the legislative framework.

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

7/10

MCD landfill clearance and waste management

  • MCD is implementing biomining and waste processing to clear legacy waste at Okhla, Bhalswa, and Ghazipur landfills.
  • Okhla landfill: 30 out of 62 acres reclaimed; 8 million tonnes of legacy waste processed, 1.5 million tonnes currently under processing.

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

7/10

Trends in India's Russian oil imports

  • Russia's share in India's oil imports exceeded 40% in May 2026, reaching the highest level in nearly two years.
  • India's total oil imports in May 2026 were 21.82 million tonnes, a 12% increase from April but 2.6% lower than May 2025.

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

6/10

SEBI amendment of FPI registration fees

  • SEBI has transitioned the Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPI) registration fee structure from U.S. dollar-denominated to rupee-based.
  • Category-I FPI registration fee is now fixed at ₹2.3 lakh, replacing the previous $2,500 fee.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

TRAI regulation of Truecaller

  • TRAI mandate requires caller ID apps to whitelist 140- and 160-series numbers used for promotional and banking calls, preventing them from being flagged as spam.
  • Truecaller reports that whitelisting these series has led to over 51 million unanswered calls daily and increased spam volume.

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

6/10

Indian diaspora in Australia

  • The Indian diaspora is now Australia's largest overseas-born community, surpassing the England-born population.
  • The bilateral relationship has evolved from the 'three Cs' (Cricket, Curry, Commonwealth) to the 'four Ds' (Democracy, Defence, Diaspora, Dosti).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

NCW report on minor's rape in Rajasthan

  • The National Commission for Women (NCW) has initiated an investigation into a case of alleged gang-rape and trafficking of a minor in Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan.
  • The NCW has directed the District Magistrate and Superintendent of Police to submit an action-taken report within 15 days.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

NIA nationwide searches in terror radicalization case

  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted nationwide searches across 20 locations in 10 states and Union Territories, including Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Bihar, Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Delhi.
  • The investigation pertains to a case of online terror radicalisation aimed at establishing an Islamic state in India.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

ED freezing of Trinamool Congress bank accounts

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen three bank accounts belonging to a political entity, containing approximately ₹440.42 crore.
  • The action was taken under Section 17(1A) of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

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

6/10

Chhattisgarh HC ruling on school prayer mandate

  • The Chhattisgarh High Court dismissed a petition challenging a State government order mandating the recitation of specific prayers (Saraswati Vandana, Guru Mantra, Gayatri Mantra, Shanti Mantra, and Bhojan Mantra) in State-funded schools.
  • The order is scheduled to be implemented from the 2026-27 academic session.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Karnataka electoral roll revision controversy

  • The Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is conducting a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
  • The process is governed by Election Commission of India (ECI) guidelines to ensure transparency.

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

6/10

U.S. DoJ investigation into Hardeep Singh Nijjar assassination

  • U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) investigation ('Operation Hard Ball') links jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and associate Goldy Brar to the June 2023 killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada.
  • The investigation involves a transnational network accused of racketeering, targeted killings, extortion, and narcotics trafficking across the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

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

6/10

U.S.-Iran tensions and Strait of Hormuz conflict

  • The U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, established via a June 17 Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), is currently facing collapse following renewed military exchanges.
  • The conflict centers on the control and transit security of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Calcutta HC directive on ISKCON midday meals

  • The Calcutta High Court is hearing a PIL challenging the potential engagement of ISKCON for the preparation and supply of midday meals in Kolkata Municipal Corporation schools.
  • The petitioner argues that the move could lead to the exclusion of eggs from the diet of students and the loss of livelihood for thousands of women self-help group (SHG) members currently employed under the PM POSHAN scheme.

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

5/10

Maruti Suzuki Battery Energy Storage System

  • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. (MSIL) commissioned a 1 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Kharkhoda manufacturing plant.
  • The BESS is integrated into the facility's internal electricity distribution network as a pilot initiative.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

CBSE supplementary examination controversy

  • CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) system controversy involves concerns over transparency, evaluation accuracy, and administrative accountability.
  • Approximately 17.7 lakh Class XII students appeared for exams; only 4 lakh accessed 11 lakh answer scripts out of 98 lakh total scripts.

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

5/10

Kerala Priyadarshini bus ride scheme controversy

  • The Priyadarshini scheme provides free bus travel for women in state-owned KSRTC buses in Kerala.
  • The scheme was a poll promise aimed at improving women's mobility.

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

5/10

EPF interest credit timeline

  • The Union Labour Minister announced that annual interest on Employees' Provident Fund (EPF) deposits will be credited to subscriber accounts by July 15.
  • The total interest amount to be credited is over ₹1.44 lakh crore.

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

5/10

Heavy rainfall and floods in Arunachal Pradesh

  • Over 94,200 people affected across 333 villages in 26 districts of Arunachal Pradesh due to heavy rainfall.
  • Upper Siang is identified as the worst-hit district, followed by Siang and Kra-Daadi.

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

5/10

Exceptional rainfall in Maharashtra

  • Lonavala recorded 1,300 mm of rainfall between Sunday and Wednesday morning, with 525 mm on Tuesday alone.
  • IMD classifies rainfall exceeding 200 mm as 'extremely high'.

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

5/10

DRDO flight test of Pinaka rocket

  • DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pinaka long-range guided rocket.
  • The test was conducted at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

FBI naming of Punjab police inspector in extortion plot

  • The FBI has named a Punjab Police inspector, Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, in an international extortion case labeled 'Operation Hard Ball'.
  • The allegations involve a $400,000 extortion scheme targeting families.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 3-day story

5/10

Ammonia gas leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit

  • An ammonia gas leak occurred at St. Peter and Paul Pvt. Ltd. seafood processing unit in Kannigaipair, Tiruvallur district, on June 21.
  • The incident resulted in 18 worker fatalities.

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

5/10

Amit Shah directive on airport passenger delays

  • Union Home Minister directed the Ministry of Civil Aviation and CISF to conduct independent third-party audits of passenger delays at major airports during peak seasons.
  • Proposed implementation of Automatic Tray Retrieval Systems (ATRS) to reduce security checkpoint congestion and optimize manpower.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Allegations of donation embezzlement at Ram Temple

  • Allegations of financial irregularities and embezzlement of donations have emerged regarding the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
  • A Special Investigation Team (SIT) was constituted by the Uttar Pradesh government at the recommendation of the Trust to probe theft during the counting of offerings.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 28-day story

5/10

Karnataka government oversight of daycare centers

  • Karnataka government is planning to appoint a nodal agency to monitor all creches (daycare centers) in the state.
  • The initiative follows reports of child abuse at a daycare facility located within a corporate campus.

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

5/10

Wayanad tunnel road project debris slip

  • A debris slip occurred at the under-construction Wayanad tunnel road project site at Kalladi, near Meppadi, Kerala.
  • The incident resulted in three confirmed deaths and 10 injuries; five individuals remain missing.

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

5/10

Delhi Development Authority transit-oriented development portal

  • The Delhi Development Authority (DDA) has launched a dedicated portal for developers to seek approval for projects under the revised Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) policy.
  • The portal serves as a mandatory first step for developers to obtain approval for TOD plots before submitting building plans for clearance.

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

4/10

Ukrainian drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure

  • Ukrainian drone strikes have targeted Russian energy infrastructure, including oil refineries, pipeline pumping stations, and tankers.
  • Recent strikes reached targets as far as the Omsk refinery in Siberia, approximately 2,700 km from Ukrainian-held territory.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 16-day story

4/10

U.S. license for Ukraine to produce Patriot systems

  • The United States has announced plans to grant Ukraine a license for the domestic production of Patriot air defence systems.
  • The initiative aims to enhance Ukraine's capabilities to counter missile attacks from Russia.

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

4/10

Trump's NATO summit remarks and Greenland claim

  • NATO alliance currently consists of 32 member states.
  • Tensions exist within NATO regarding member states meeting agreed-upon defence spending targets.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

PGIM Mutual Fund subscription pause

  • PGIM Mutual Fund has suspended fresh subscriptions to three international Fund of Funds (FoF).
  • The affected schemes are: PGIM India Global Equity Opportunities FoF, PGIM India Emerging Markets Equity FoF, and PGIM India Global Select Real Estate Securities FoF.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

UST partnership with Anthropic for AI adoption

  • UST, an AI and technology transformation firm, has entered a strategic partnership with Anthropic, an AI safety and research company.
  • The collaboration aims to integrate Anthropic's 'Claude' family of AI models into the engineering and operational workflows of Global 1,000 enterprises.

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

4/10

BMW India EV demand surge

  • BMW Group India reported a 17% year-on-year sales growth in the first half of the year, totaling 9,075 vehicles.
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) demand for BMW India surged by 78% during the same period.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Tata Motors passenger vehicle market share goals

  • Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. aims for a 20% market share in the Indian passenger vehicle (PV) segment by FY31.
  • The company targets an annual sales volume exceeding 1.2 million vehicles by FY31.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Complaint against Israeli soldier in Himachal Pradesh

  • The Hind Rajab Foundation (HRF) filed a complaint with the Indian government regarding an Israeli soldier, Eitan Gilboa, accused of war crimes in Gaza during 2024.
  • India is a signatory to the Fourth Geneva Convention, which defines grave breaches as intentional attacks on civilians or civilian infrastructure.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Consumer Council report on toothpaste quality

  • Consumer Council of India survey indicates most multinational toothpastes lack ingredients for gum disease prevention.
  • 90% of toothpaste users report suffering from gum trouble.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Supreme Court plea by overseas CBSE students

  • The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Union government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE).
  • The petition challenges the CBSE's assessment scheme dated March 27 for regular Class 12 students based in West Asian countries.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Building collapse at Pune waste plant

  • Incident: Under-construction building collapse at a waste-to-energy plant in Moshi, Pune, Maharashtra.
  • Casualties: 18 workers trapped initially; 7 rescued, 11 remain trapped.

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

4/10

Donation racket investigation at Maa Baglamukhi Temple

  • Allegations of a parallel donation racket and financial irregularities at the government-managed Maa Baglamukhi Temple, Nalkheda, Madhya Pradesh.
  • Modus operandi involved an unauthorised committee operating on temple premises, issuing fake receipts for cash and jewellery donations.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Anti-terror operation in Shopian, Kashmir

  • Security forces conducted a multi-day anti-militancy operation in the Chanapora area of Shopian, South Kashmir.
  • The operation resulted in the elimination of one Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant, identified as Zakir Ganai.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

India-Indonesia joint restoration of Prambanan Temple

  • India and Indonesia have launched a joint conservation project for the Prambanan Temple complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
  • The project is framed as a reflection of enduring civilisational bonds and shared heritage between the two nations.

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

4/10

Violence at Trinamool Congress rally in Kolkata

  • Clashes occurred between opposing political groups during a protest rally in Kolkata.
  • The rally was organized to protest the rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur.

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

4/10

Arrest of Chhattisgarh Congress treasurer in scam cases

  • The Chhattisgarh Economic Offence Wing (EOW) has arrested a state-level political treasurer in connection with alleged coal and liquor scams.
  • The investigation involves alleged financial irregularities and the receipt of significant sums of money.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Assault on medical staff in Thane

  • Incident: Assault on medical staff at Shastri Nagar Hospital, Kalyan Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC), Thane, Maharashtra.
  • Trigger: Dispute over the availability of beds in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) and the subsequent medical advice to transfer a newborn to another facility.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 3-day story

4/10

Rohini building collapse incident

  • A four-storeyed under-construction building collapsed in Rohini Sector 16, Delhi.
  • Incident resulted in one fatality and multiple individuals feared trapped under debris.

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

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