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10 July 2026

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8/10

Revision of NFSA foodgrain entitlements

  • The Union Food and Public Distribution Department has proposed an amendment to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013.
  • The proposed change shifts the entitlement for Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) households from a flat 35 kg per household per month to a per-capita system of 7 kg per person, capped at 35 kg per household.

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

8/10

Objections to Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill

  • The Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill, 2025, proposes to replace the UGC, AICTE, and NCTE with a single apex regulatory body.
  • The Bill is currently under review by a joint parliamentary committee.

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

8/10

Wayanad landslide disaster

  • Wayanad landslide (July 7) occurred at the entrance of an under-construction twin-tube tunnel project at Kalladi, Meppadi panchayat.
  • The 8.73-km tunnel project links Anakkampoyil (Kozhikode) to Meppadi (Wayanad) with an estimated cost of ₹2,243 crore.

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

7/10

Customs duty waiver for electronics manufacturing

  • The Union Finance Ministry has issued three notifications waiving the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on specific inputs.
  • The waiver applies to goods used in the manufacturing of display assemblies, lithium-ion cells, and inductor coil modules.

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

7/10

India-Pakistan dialogue debate

  • India and Pakistan have not engaged in formal government-level dialogue since 2016 following terror attacks at Pathankot and Uri.
  • Major terror incidents cited include attacks at Pulwama (2019) and Pahalgam (2025).

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

7/10

Electoral roll revision in Manipur

  • The Election Commission of India (ECI) is currently implementing Phase III of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
  • Manipur is experiencing an intense ethnic conflict involving Meiteis (54%), Kuki-Zo (15%), and Nagas (26%).

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

7/10

PIL against National Board for Wildlife

  • A PIL has been filed in the Delhi High Court challenging the functioning of the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL) and its Standing Committee.
  • Petitioners allege that the NBWL and its Standing Committee function as a 'clearing house' for diverting protected areas for infrastructure, mining, and industrial projects.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

IPS trainee appeal on postpartum training hiatus

  • A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by an IPS probationer challenging a 1993 Home Ministry Office Memorandum.
  • The 1993 policy mandates a one-year hiatus in training for female probationers following childbirth.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

UGC-NET leak and NTA controversy

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) is facing scrutiny regarding the integrity of large-scale competitive examinations, specifically the UGC-NET.
  • Allegations of paper leaks have been raised concerning the UGC-NET Sociology examination held on June 30.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 84-day story

7/10

Shah on border demographic changes

  • Union Home Minister addressed the first-ever Land Border Districts’ Superintendents of Police Conference–2026.
  • Conference involved SPs from 119 border districts, Intelligence Bureau, and State DGPs.

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

7/10

Ammonia gas leak at seafood plant

  • Ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing plant in Tiruvallur, Tamil Nadu, resulted in 17 deaths, including 14 migrant workers from the Juang tribal community in Odisha.
  • The Juang are a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) residing in Keonjhar, Angul, and Dhenkanal districts of Odisha.

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

7/10

HIV diagnosis drive in Karnataka

  • Karnataka reports the highest number of individuals in India estimated to be living with HIV without knowledge of their status (56,406 people).
  • Over two lakh people in Karnataka are currently receiving HIV treatment through state-supported programmes.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute

  • The Karnataka-Maharashtra border dispute remains a point of contention involving the Belagavi district.
  • The States Reorganisation Commission (SRC) established the current state boundaries primarily on linguistic grounds.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Controversy over Narmada project agreement

  • A four-state agreement involving Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Maharashtra was reached regarding the Narmada project.
  • The agreement aims to resolve long-standing issues concerning displacement and land compensation.

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

7/10

Supreme Court on furnishing grounds of arrest

  • The Supreme Court is examining whether the grounds of arrest must be furnished to an accused in writing as a mandatory constitutional requirement.
  • The issue arises from conflicting decisions of coordinate Benches of the Supreme Court regarding the interpretation of arrest procedures.

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

7/10

India–Australia defence and security cooperation

  • India and Australia adopted a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation to deepen military engagement and industrial collaboration.
  • Key focus areas include maritime security, defence science, technology, and resilient supply chains.

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

7/10

Government consideration of social media curbs for minors

  • The Union government is exploring the implementation of age-based restrictions on social media access for minors.
  • The proposed policy aims to protect children and society from potential harms associated with social media usage.

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

6/10

Google's appeal against trademark ruling

  • Google has filed an appeal in an Indian court challenging a ruling regarding trademark infringement.
  • The dispute concerns Google's advertising platform allowing competitors to use a company's trademarked name as a keyword for advertisements.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

AI impact on GCC jobs

  • Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India have evolved from low-cost support units to hubs of cutting-edge innovation.
  • GCCs currently handle complex functions including risk systems, trading platforms, embedded systems design, chip design, and clinical analytics.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Upcycling initiative by Ministry of Textiles

  • Weave The Future is a national platform initiated by the Development Commissioner for Handlooms, Ministry of Textiles, in 2025.
  • The 2025 edition is the fourth iteration of the event, focusing on upcycling, circular design, and sustainable craft-led approaches.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Tax exemption plea by same-sex couple

  • The Income Tax Department filed an affidavit before the Bombay High Court opposing a plea by a same-sex couple seeking tax exemption on gifts under Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act.
  • Section 56(2)(x) of the Income Tax Act currently provides tax exemption for gifts exchanged between spouses.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Alleged forgery in Singrauli mining consent

  • Allegations of forged gram sabha resolutions in Singrauli district, Madhya Pradesh, regarding coal mining consent.
  • Claims involve the use of thumb impressions of deceased individuals in official consent documents dated 2021.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Supreme Court on unauthorised constructions

  • Supreme Court has expressed concern over the 'slackness' of civic authorities in addressing unauthorised constructions in Delhi, Gurugram, and Lucknow.
  • The Court linked the proliferation of unauthorised buildings in congested areas to recent fatal fire incidents, including events in Malviya Nagar (June 3) and Lucknow (June 22).

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

6/10

Revival of Karnataka's fake news unit

  • Karnataka government is reviving the Information Disorder Tackling Unit (IDTU) to combat fake news.
  • The IDTU will function as a wing under the State’s Cyber Command Unit.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Gujarat Data Centre Policy

  • Gujarat Data Centre Policy (2026-29) launched to position the state as a hub for hyperscale data centres, cloud computing, and AI-driven infrastructure.
  • Targets: ₹6 lakh crore in investments and 7.5 GW of data centre capacity over the policy period.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

NeoSep 1 trial for neonatal sepsis

  • NeoSep 1 is an international clinical trial evaluating antibiotic combinations for neonatal sepsis.
  • The trial is sponsored by the GARDP Foundation in collaboration with UCL, SGUL, and the Penta Foundation.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Secondary infertility in Indian couples

  • Secondary infertility is defined as the difficulty in conceiving or carrying a pregnancy after having already had at least one child.
  • Data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) indicates that secondary infertility in India rose from approximately 19.5% in the early 1990s to 28.6% by 2015-2016.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Aviva to acquire full ownership of Indian JV

  • British insurer Aviva is set to become the first foreign insurer to hold 100% stake in an Indian insurance joint venture.
  • Aviva has signed an agreement to acquire the remaining 26% stake in Aviva Life Insurance Company India from its local partner, Dabur Invest Corp.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Language politics in Maharashtra schools

  • In 2025, the Maharashtra government issued resolutions mandating Hindi as a compulsory third language from Class 1 in state board schools, citing the National Education Policy 2020.
  • The orders were withdrawn following widespread public protests.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Informal waste workers' marginalisation

  • Informal waste workers and cyclists are essential to urban mobility and waste management but remain largely invisible in urban planning.
  • The Draft Master Plan of Delhi 2041 acknowledges an unequal distribution of roads, which hinders safe cycling and non-motorized transport.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Extradition of Mahadev betting app kingpin

  • Saurabh Chandrakar and Ravi Uppal are identified as the primary kingpins of the Mahadev online betting app scam, estimated at ₹6,000 crore.
  • The platform was launched in 2018; both individuals are currently absconding.

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

5/10

CISF operations against illegal coal mining

  • CISF conducted coordinated operations between July 4 and 8, 2026, targeting illegal coal mining in Jharkhand and West Bengal.
  • Over 428.34 metric tonnes of illegally mined, stored, or transported coal were recovered.

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

5/10

Manipur CM's appeal for peace

  • Manipur Chief Minister visited Kangpokpi and Senapati districts to appeal for peace.
  • The visit involved interaction with villagers, including individuals previously abducted following the killing of three church leaders on May 13.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 26-day story

5/10

Modi and Albanese on West Asia conflict

  • India and Australia have issued a joint call for de-escalation of tensions in West Asia, emphasizing the protection of civilians and the security of energy and commerce flows.
  • Both nations advocate for dialogue, diplomacy, and adherence to international law as the primary mechanisms for resolving the West Asian conflict.

1 min · 3 questions · 2 prelims · 14-day story

5/10

Investigation into Baruipur rape-murder accused death

  • An accused in a rape-murder case in Baruipur, West Bengal, was killed in a police encounter during a crime scene reconstruction.
  • The investigation into the encounter has been transferred to the state's Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

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

5/10

Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate and threats to Salman Khan

  • The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has indicted three Punjab-linked transnational organised crime syndicates, including the Lawrence Bishnoi syndicate.
  • The syndicate operates across India, Canada, the U.S., and Europe, with 37 individuals charged to date.

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

5/10

Appraisal of Sabarimala temple valuables

  • The Kerala High Court has ordered the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to assist former High Court Judge K.T. Sankaran in the appraisal of temple valuables.
  • The valuables, primarily gold offerings from Sabarimala, are currently stored in 80 sacks labeled 'Kaniponnu' at the Aranmula strong room.

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

5/10

Sexual harassment allegations at SRFTI

  • The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 (POSH Act) mandates the formation of an Internal Committee (IC) to investigate complaints of sexual harassment.
  • The IC is empowered to conduct inquiries and submit findings regarding allegations of sexual harassment and professional misconduct.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Assault on doctors by political representative

  • Incident: A public representative allegedly assaulted two doctors at a civic-run hospital in Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation (KDMC) following a dispute over patient referral due to lack of NICU space.
  • Consequences: The assaulted doctors resigned from their positions; healthcare services in the region faced a temporary strike.

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

5/10

Legal challenges regarding property eviction

  • Delhi High Court is hearing a plea by Sir Sobha Singh and Sons Pvt. Ltd. challenging a show-cause notice issued by the Estate Officer under the Public Premises (Eviction of Unauthorised Occupants) Act, 1971.
  • The petitioner claims the Estate Officer lacks jurisdiction, citing a 1945 registered government grant and a 2009 court ruling that previously declared government re-entry attempts illegal.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Delhi pre-monsoon desilting and waterlogging

  • DDA removed over 57,000 MT of silt from stormwater drains as part of pre-monsoon preparedness, a 70% increase from the previous year's 33,380 MT.
  • Delhi divided into six operational zones for drainage management, with desilting completed in East, South, and North zones.

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

5/10

Monsoon coverage and rainfall patterns

  • The southwest monsoon covered the entire country on July 9, one day later than the normal date.
  • The monsoon reached Kerala on June 5, taking 35 days to cover the entire country.

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

5/10

Repatriation of Indian nationals from Bangladesh

  • Four Indian nationals from Birbhum, West Bengal, were repatriated after being detained by Delhi Police and pushed into Bangladesh in May 2024.
  • The repatriation followed a year-long legal process and Supreme Court intervention.

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

4/10

OpenAI launches ChatGPT Work

  • OpenAI has launched 'ChatGPT Work', an AI agent designed for workplace automation.
  • The tool is capable of executing tasks across various applications and files.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Trump's claim on India-Pakistan hostilities

  • U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that 11 jets were shot down during India-Pakistan hostilities in May of the previous year.
  • The U.S. President asserted a role in mediating or settling the conflict between India and Pakistan.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Ebola outbreak in Congo

  • The Ebola outbreak in Congo has resulted in 600 deaths.
  • Total confirmed cases of Ebola in the country have reached 1,759.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 9-day story

4/10

SBI AMC IPO competitiveness

  • SBI Funds Management is launching an IPO valued at ₹11,675 crore.
  • The IPO structure is an Offer for Sale (OFS) involving a 10% stake dilution by promoters SBI and Amundi India Holding.

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

4/10

Life insurance new business premium growth

  • Life insurance industry new business premium (NBP) grew 13% year-on-year in June to ₹46,490.53 crore.
  • LIC (State-owned) reported muted NBP growth of ₹27,724.62 crore in June.

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

4/10

Dr. Reddy's semaglutide supply issues

  • Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (DRL) has suspended commercial supplies of generic semaglutide due to quality issues identified in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API).
  • The issue involves 'out of specification' batches discovered during the scale-up of production, attributed to an unknown impurity.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

TCS Q1 financial performance

  • TCS Q1 FY27 consolidated net profit rose 4.6% YoY to ₹13,349 crore.
  • Consolidated revenue grew 14% YoY to ₹72,275 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Sarojini Naidu on the mission of poets

  • Sarojini Naidu delivered a lecture titled 'The Mission of Poets' in Calcutta under the auspices of the Poetry Society.
  • Naidu expressed a critical view of the academic institutionalization of poetry, suggesting that printing presses for poetry could be destroyed to prevent the reduction of poetry to mere academic exercises like paraphrasing, analysis, interpretation, and scanning.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Proposal for eminent scientists' club

  • A proposal is being mooted to establish a club of eminent scientists from non-aligned developing countries.
  • The proposed institution aims to conduct futuristic studies on development patterns, economic growth, population, agriculture, and technology within the Third World.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Flood damage to LPG cylinders in Raigad

  • Heavy rainfall in Raigad, Maharashtra, led to flooding of the HPCL LPG bottling plant in Panvel taluka.
  • Approximately 3,000 LPG cylinders (both filled and empty) were swept into the Patalganga river by floodwaters.

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

4/10

Saranaagathi and Bhakti Yoga

  • Bhakti Yoga is classified as Ashtanga Yoga (eight parts), while Prapatti or Saranaagathi is classified as Shadanga Yoga (six parts).
  • Saranaagathi is defined as the complete surrender of oneself to the Supreme Lord.

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

4/10

Navy UAV crash near Porbandar

  • An Indian Navy Drishti-10 Starliner UAV crashed near Dharampur village, Porbandar, Gujarat, during a routine training sortie.
  • The Indian Navy has ordered a Board of Inquiry (BoI) to investigate the cause of the crash.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

BJP nomination of former Trinamool MPs

  • Three former Rajya Sabha members resigned from their seats following a change in political affiliation.
  • The resignations occurred ahead of scheduled bypolls for three Rajya Sabha seats in West Bengal.

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

4/10

CBI chargesheet in Reliance Home Finance case

  • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its first chargesheet in the Reliance Home Finance Limited (RHFL) case.
  • The chargesheet names four individuals, including former senior executives from RHFL and Reliance Capital Limited.

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

4/10

TTD crowd management for Brahmotsavams

  • Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is implementing a comprehensive crowd management plan for the upcoming Brahmotsavams.
  • Two Brahmotsavams are scheduled for this year due to the occurrence of 'adhika masam' (extra lunar month).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Andhra Pradesh investment outreach in South Korea

  • Andhra Pradesh government is actively seeking foreign direct investment (FDI) from South Korea.
  • Key sectors targeted for investment include electric vehicles (EVs), semiconductors, electronics, renewable energy, and digital infrastructure.

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

4/10

Adityanath's remarks on Sanatana Dharma

  • Uttar Pradesh government inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 229 development projects in Banda, valued at over ₹710 crore.
  • The administration claims a shift in development priorities, focusing on the restoration and beautification of religious sites and Dhams.

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

4/10

Protest by former COVID health workers

  • Approximately 28,000 contractual COVID health workers were engaged in Rajasthan to address pandemic-related healthcare requirements.
  • These workers were removed from service in 2022.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Government job compensation for stampede victims

  • The State government is providing government jobs on compassionate grounds to the kin of 32 victims of a stampede that occurred during a public rally.
  • Appointments are being made based on the educational qualifications of the family members.

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

4/10

Kejriwal's critique of petrol pricing

  • Arvind Kejriwal claims E20 petrol could be priced at ₹70 per litre based on current international crude oil rates.
  • Non-E20 petrol could theoretically be priced at ₹82 per litre under current market conditions.

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

4/10

Renaming of Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation

  • The Delhi government has renamed the Shahjahanabad Redevelopment Corporation (SRDC) to Indraprastha Virasat Punarvikas Nigam (IVPN).
  • The objective of the renaming is to shift focus toward heritage conservation integrated with urban development.

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

4/10

Building collapse incidents in Delhi and Pune

  • Rohini, Delhi building collapse: A four-storey under-construction building collapsed, resulting in 3 deaths.
  • Legal action: FIR registered under Section 105 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (culpable homicide not amounting to murder).

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

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