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13 July 2026

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8/10

ISRO Gaganyaan system tests

  • ISRO successfully conducted three major system-level qualification tests for the Gaganyaan crew module.
  • Crew Module Uprighting System (CMUS): A cold-gas-based system designed to ensure the crew module remains in an upright position after splashdown in the sea.

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

7/10

Business and insurance sector updates

  • Term life insurance is a critical tool for household income protection, yet India remains under-protected due to affordability, complex underwriting, and documentation fatigue.
  • Digital transformation in insurance: AI-led underwriting models use digital medical records, prescription history, and behavioral data to enable individualised risk assessment rather than broad categorisation.

2 min · 3 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Editorials on judicial, economic, and international issues

  • Indian judiciary faces a backlog of over 5.39 crore cases, with 4.76 crore in district courts, 63.6 lakh in High Courts, and 92,000 in the Supreme Court.
  • Approximately three in four prisoners in India are undertrials.

2 min · 3 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

India-Canada trade negotiations

  • India and Canada have concluded the third round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in Ottawa.
  • The objective is to finalize the trade agreement within the current calendar year.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Judicial infrastructure and facilities

  • Judicial infrastructure is categorized as a necessity rather than a luxury for the effective functioning of the justice system.
  • The Chief Justice of India emphasized the need for mandatory women-centric facilities in all new court complexes, including separate Bar rooms and adjoining childcare facilities.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Manipur violence and electoral roll deletions

  • A 53-year-old man was killed in Kangpokpi district, Manipur, amid ongoing ethnic tensions.
  • Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Manipur electoral rolls shows disproportionate deletions in 19 Scheduled Tribe (ST) constituencies.

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

7/10

ICMR drone trial for TB diagnosis

  • ICMR's i-DRONE initiative aims to improve diagnostic access for tuberculosis (TB) in remote areas.
  • Study conducted by AIIMS Bibinagar, Telangana, involving 840 participants.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Delhi urban development and infrastructure projects

  • PM-UDAY (Pradhan Mantri Unauthorised Colonies in Delhi Awas Adhikar Yojana) aims to grant property rights to residents of unauthorised colonies.
  • Revised regulations (April 6, 2026) allow regularisation of 1,511 out of 1,731 unauthorised colonies on an 'as-is, where-is' basis without requiring approved layout plans.

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

7/10

Iran-U.S. conflict and West Asian regional instability

  • Escalation in West Asia: U.S. forces conducted extensive strikes on 140 Iranian targets, including missile sites, drone launch facilities, and communication infrastructure.
  • Iranian Retaliation: Iran launched attacks on military targets in Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Jordan, and Oman, specifically targeting nations hosting U.S. military assets.

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

6/10

EPFO Amnesty Scheme for PF Trusts

  • The EPFO has launched the Amnesty Scheme, 2026, to allow exempted Provident Fund (PF) Trusts to regularise their status.
  • The scheme is framed under the Finance Act, 2026, the Income Tax Act, 2025, and the Code on Social Security.

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

6/10

ESIC healthcare infrastructure expansion

  • ESIC is expanding its healthcare infrastructure by adding seven new facilities across six states: Telangana, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, and Rajasthan.
  • The expansion project is valued at approximately ₹668 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Kerala temple affairs and judicial interference

  • Kerala Devaswom Minister has raised concerns regarding the extent of judicial intervention in the administrative and ritualistic affairs of temples.
  • The core argument presented is that excessive judicial oversight may undermine the autonomy of Devaswom Boards and the rights of devotees.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

6/10

Public health crises and initiatives in Rajasthan and West Bengal

  • Rajasthan: Recent surge in maternal deaths reported in Bhilwara and Banswara districts, with 18 deaths recorded over a two-month period.
  • Concerns raised regarding the adequacy of public health infrastructure and administrative oversight in managing maternal healthcare in Rajasthan.

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

6/10

Jammu and Kashmir statehood and political developments

  • Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) political discourse currently centers on the demand for the restoration of full statehood as promised by the Union government.
  • The District Development Council (DDC) framework was introduced in 2021 as a mechanism for local governance in J&K, completing a five-year term in February 2026.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Science and research developments

  • Kerala's bio-economy potential is hindered by the decline of premier research institutions like the Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute (JNTBGRI).
  • JNTBGRI, established in 1972, holds over 50,000 plant accessions and is known for the 'Jeevani' herbal formulation, a model of access and benefit-sharing.

2 min · 3 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Pune building collapse tragedy

  • Incident: Collapse of a three-storey administrative building at a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) plant in Moshi, Pune district.
  • Cause: An adjacent mound of garbage collapsed onto the structure, functioning like a landslide.

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

5/10

Flash floods in Pahalgam

  • Flash floods triggered by cloudbursts in Pahalgam, South Kashmir, caused significant damage to hotels and residential properties.
  • Infrastructure impact includes the destruction of vehicles, flooding of hotel premises, and the disruption of the main road connecting Bijbehara and Pahalgam.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Uttar Pradesh government schemes and controversies

  • The Uttar Pradesh government launched the 'Ek Pedh Maa Ke Naam' campaign, targeting the plantation of 35 crore saplings.
  • Official reports indicate that 35.2 crore saplings were planted, exceeding the initial target.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Taliban-India agricultural cooperation

  • Taliban administration delegation led by Agriculture Minister Ataullah Omari visited India for a six-day visit to discuss agricultural cooperation.
  • Key areas of cooperation include agricultural trade, infrastructure development, irrigation, food processing, capacity building, and livestock management.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Educational and career guidance

  • Educational institutions are increasingly using newspaper reading to foster critical thinking, awareness of local governance, and understanding of contemporary social and environmental issues.
  • Hackathons serve as intense, time-bound learning environments that prioritize problem-solving, collaboration, and adaptability over traditional rote memorization.

2 min · 3 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

International conflicts and political deaths

  • Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ongoing intensification of drone and missile strikes; U.S. has authorized Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense systems.
  • South China Sea: 14 nations, including the U.S., U.K., Japan, and Australia, along with the EU, reaffirmed the 2016 Hague arbitration ruling as final and legally binding; China maintains the ruling is null and void.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Assam activist detention in Kaziranga

  • Activist Pranab Doley detained by Assam Police in relation to protests against proposed luxury hotels near Kaziranga National Park.
  • Case registered at Bokakhat police station under at least 15 sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

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

4/10

Hyderabad police incident involving minor driver

  • A Hyderabad Police Sub-Inspector (SI) was booked for allowing a six-year-old child to drive a car on a public road in Narsingi.
  • The incident was documented in a viral video showing the child driving while the officer sat in the passenger seat.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Assam anti-drugs campaign

  • Assam government has launched a state-level campaign to destroy seized illicit drugs.
  • Drugs destroyed include heroin, cannabis, methamphetamine, and illegal cough syrups.

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

4/10

Wildlife safety in Tirumala

  • Leopard sighting reported near Dorasani Mandapam on the Alipiri footpath in Tirumala.
  • Deployment of H.A.N.U.M.A.N (Healing and Nurturing Units for Monitoring, Aid and Nursing of Wildlife) teams initiated for wildlife monitoring and pilgrim safety.

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

4/10

Bengaluru public transport reforms

  • Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) has issued new directives to improve passenger service and safety standards.
  • Key directives include mandatory halting of buses at all designated stops and ensuring respectful treatment of passengers by staff.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Wayanad tunnel construction site accident

  • A debris slip occurred at a tunnel construction site in Wayanad, Kerala, on July 7.
  • The incident resulted in 8 fatalities, with the final body recovered on the sixth day of search operations.

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

4/10

Bihar development projects

  • Bihar government inaugurated and laid foundation stones for 982 development projects in Muzaffarpur district.
  • Total financial outlay for the projects is ₹1,047.09 crore.

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

4/10

Ram Temple donation controversy

  • Allegations of donation embezzlement at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust have led to an ongoing investigation by a Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Uttar Pradesh Police.
  • Eight individuals associated with the donation and counting process have been arrested in connection with the case.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

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