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20 July 2026

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8/10

Electronics manufacturing in India

  • Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has approved over $750 million for electronic components manufacturing projects.
  • Key growth areas include integrated circuits (semiconductor chips), LCDs, smartphones, GPS systems, automobile sensors, medical equipment, and wearable devices.

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

8/10

Skyroot Aerospace Vikram-1 launch

  • Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched the Vikram-1 rocket from Sriharikota, marking India's first orbital flight by a private sector entity.
  • Vikram-1 is a four-stage, carbon-composite launcher designed as a 'cab service' for small satellites, offering customized orbital slots and schedules.

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

8/10

Youth unemployment and demographic dividend

  • India's Gen Z (born 1997-2012) population is estimated at 29.94 crore (aged 15-26).
  • Demographic dividend is contingent upon successful transition from education to productive, skilled employment.

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

8/10

Delimitation exercise and Constitutional Amendment

  • The 131st Constitutional Amendment Bill and the Delimitation Bill proposed increasing the Lok Sabha strength to a maximum of 850 seats.
  • Current constitutional provisions tie the allocation of seats among States to the 1971 Census and the delimitation of constituencies within States to the 2001 Census.

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

8/10

E20 fuel transition and vehicle issues

  • India transitioned to E20 (20% ethanol-blended petrol) as the default fuel at retail outlets in April 2025.
  • The Ethanol Blended Programme aims to enhance energy security, reduce fossil fuel imports, support farmers, and lower vehicular emissions.

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

7/10

Insurance sector investment norms

  • The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is the primary regulator responsible for setting investment norms for insurance companies in India.
  • Insurance companies maintain large investment portfolios comprising government debt, securities markets, money markets, and international currency.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs)

  • Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs) are exchange-traded securities representing ownership of physical gold stored in SEBI-regulated vaults.
  • EGRs were notified as securities under the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Act, 1956, in December 2021.

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

7/10

Risks in F&O trading

  • F&O contracts are derivatives allowing price locking of underlying assets without ownership; used by institutions for hedging and retail participants for speculation.
  • SEBI data: 86.3% of retail F&O traders are male, 72% from tier-2/3 cities, 75% earn <₹5 lakh/annum.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

India-U.K. trade negotiations

  • India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) represents a shift toward balancing trade liberalisation with domestic sensitivities.
  • The agreement offers zero-duty access on 99% of India’s exports to the U.K.

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

7/10

PM Modi's visit to Australia

  • PM Modi visited Australia from July 8-10, focusing on investment, strategic trust, culture, and sports.
  • Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation: Aims to enhance peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.

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

7/10

Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

  • The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has approved a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.
  • The Bill prohibits practices such as polygamy, triple talaq, and nikah halala, declaring them illegal and punishable.

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

7/10

Protest against Ken-Betwa river link project

  • The Ken-Betwa river link project is a major infrastructure initiative with an estimated cost of ₹44,000 crore.
  • Tribal communities from Panna and Chhatarpur districts in Madhya Pradesh have been protesting against the project and other irrigation developments.

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

7/10

Maharashtra committee on ST benefits after conversion

  • Maharashtra government has formed a 27-member committee to evaluate whether Scheduled Tribe (ST) members retain reservation and welfare benefits after religious conversion.
  • The committee is chaired by the Tribal Development Minister and includes state ministers and MLAs from ST constituencies.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Canada's reduction in student permits

  • Canada has significantly reduced student permits to manage immigration at sustainable levels under its 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plans (ILP).
  • The annual cap on new study permits for foreign students is set to be slashed by 50% compared to the 2025-2027 ILP.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Supreme Court on obscenity and swear words

  • The Supreme Court has clarified that the use of swear words, profanities, or vulgar expletives does not automatically constitute 'obscenity' under Indian law.
  • The Court distinguished between 'vulgarity' (which may be abusive, uncivil, or distasteful) and 'obscenity' (which must deprave or corrupt morals).

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill

  • The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, proposes to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.
  • The primary objective is to extend statutory protection to the National Song, 'Vande Mataram', which is currently not covered by specific legal provisions regarding insults.

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

6/10

IUML political stance in Kerala

  • The Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025 mandates that State Waqf Boards must include two non-Muslim members and one Shia Muslim member.
  • The Kerala High Court froze the functioning of the Kerala State Waqf Board due to non-compliance with the composition requirements of the 2025 Act.

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

6/10

Karnataka drought management

  • Karnataka is experiencing a significant rainfall deficit affecting 25 out of 31 districts.
  • Current sowing operations in the state are at 32% of the expected levels.

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

6/10

Alleged diversion of Central funds in Telangana

  • Allegations of diversion of 15th Finance Commission grants in Telangana by the State government.
  • Funds earmarked for village development reportedly used for administrative expenses including staff salaries, electricity bills, and routine maintenance.

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

6/10

CIC directive on IIT student suicides

  • The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed IITs to form high-level committees to address the issue of recurring student suicides.
  • The committees are tasked with recommending measures to prevent student deaths and mitigate contributing factors.

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

6/10

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

  • The U.S.-Iran conflict has escalated following the killing of U.S. troops in Jordan, leading to reciprocal military strikes.
  • The conflict centers on the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy supplies.

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

5/10

Shark finning practice

  • Shark finning involves removing fins from sharks and discarding the rest of the body, often while the animal is alive, leading to death by drowning.
  • The practice is driven by demand for shark fin soup and traditional medicine in Asian markets.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Computer-based entrance examinations

  • Computer-based entrance examinations aim to improve evaluation speed, logistics, and standardisation.
  • A primary concern is whether digital exams measure subject knowledge or technical proficiency with interfaces.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Embodied AI in robotics

  • Embodied AI posits that intelligence is not confined to a brain but is distributed across the brain, body, and environment.
  • Morphological computation involves offloading cognitive tasks to the physical structure of a robot, such as using leg geometry for walking or compliant materials for grasping.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Assault on doctors at Shastri Nagar Hospital

  • Incident: Assault on medical staff (doctors and nurses) at Shastri Nagar Hospital following disputes over patient treatment delays.
  • Legal Action: Bombay High Court cancelled the bail of a primary accused, leading to judicial custody.

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

5/10

Handri-Neeva irrigation project dispute

  • The Handri-Neeva Sujala Sravanthi project is a critical irrigation infrastructure initiative aimed at supplying water to the Rayalaseema region.
  • The project involves canal systems designed for water conveyance, with current debates focusing on capacity specifications (ranging between 3,850 cusecs and 11,500 cusecs).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Bihar floodwater diversion project

  • Inauguration of the 68-km Belwa-Minapur link channel in Sheohar, Bihar.
  • Project is part of the larger Bagmati-Budhi Gandak River Interlinking Project.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Crackdown on child sexual abuse material

  • Delhi Police arrested 10 individuals and registered 10 FIRs for the transmission, downloading, storage, and circulation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
  • The operation took place between July 13 and 18 in the Central district of Delhi.

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

5/10

Har Ghar Tiranga campaign

  • The 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is an initiative aimed at fostering patriotism, national unity, and public participation ahead of Independence Day.
  • The Delhi government plans to distribute over 15 lakh national flags across the state.

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

5/10

Janakpuri school rape incident

  • Delhi government issued a show-cause notice to a private school in Janakpuri under Section 20(1) of the Delhi School Education Act, 1973, proposing a takeover of management.
  • Grounds for action include failure to report a child abuse incident, concealment of crime, and lack of mandatory safety protocols.

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

5/10

Flash floods and landslides in J&K and Nagaland

  • J&K Flash Floods: Heavy rainfall in Poonch, Rajouri, and Kishtwar districts caused 11 deaths and 10 missing persons.
  • J&K Infrastructure Damage: Over 100 houses and two dozen school structures damaged; roads, power, and water supply disrupted.

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

5/10

Monsoon Session of Parliament and political developments

  • The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to commence on Monday and conclude on August 13.
  • An all-party meeting was chaired by the Defence Minister to discuss the legislative agenda for the upcoming session.

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

4/10

Electronics Engineering vs Embedded Systems career paths

  • Electronics Engineering focuses on the physical layer of technology, including semiconductor physics, circuit design, power electronics, and telecommunications.
  • Embedded Systems involves the intersection of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, creating computing systems within larger mechanical or electronic frameworks.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Book review: Chand Bibi

  • Chand Bibi was the queen-regent of Ahmadnagar in the 16th century.
  • She is noted for her role in defending the Deccan region against Mughal imperial expansion in 1595.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Curiosity in academic development

  • Intellectual curiosity is identified as the 'third pillar' of academic success, alongside intelligence and conscientiousness/effort.
  • A 2011 University of Edinburgh study of 50,000 students found that intellectual curiosity impacts academic performance almost as much as intelligence.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Water rationing and urban living

  • Urban water management often involves rationing, such as scheduled supply cutoffs, due to supply-demand imbalances.
  • Water rationing in residential societies is frequently managed by committees, leading to reliance on municipal supply and private tankers.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims

4/10

Investment portfolio management

  • Core-satellite framework: A strategy for portfolio management involving a core portfolio for long-term goals and a satellite portfolio for short-term market fluctuations.
  • Behavioural biases: Investment processes should address 'regret bias' (fear of underperforming relative to other choices) and 'present bias' (tendency to prioritize immediate spending over long-term saving).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Historical report on Indian labourers in Ceylon

  • Report for 1925 by Mr. S. Ranganathan, I.C.S., Agent to the Government of India in Ceylon.
  • 40 per cent of Indian labourers in Ceylon were not receiving a living wage.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Mentorship traditions

  • Mentorship is a historical tradition exemplified by figures like Socrates-Plato-Aristotle, Chanakya-Chandragupta, and modern examples like the team of Sarabhai, Dhawan, and Brahm Prakash mentoring A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.
  • Mentorship functions as a moral compass, providing empathy, guidance, and support for anxieties and life decisions.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Scholarships for students

  • Mohan T. Advani Centennial Scholarship: Offered by Blue Star Foundation for 1st/2nd-year Architecture and Engineering students (excluding Civil).
  • Eligibility for Advani Scholarship: Annual family income up to ₹600,000; specific academic merit requirements (80% in Class 10/12 for 1st years; 80% in Class 12 and 75% in 1st year for 2nd years).

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

4/10

CBI bank fraud case investigation

  • CBI conducted searches at six locations across West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Uttarakhand.
  • The investigation involves an alleged bank fraud case amounting to ₹1,109 crore.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

CBI arrest for impersonation and bribery

  • CBI arrested an individual for impersonating an official from the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying.
  • The accused solicited bribes from applicants of the Animal Husbandry Infrastructure Development Fund.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

President Murmu's Europe tour

  • President Droupadi Murmu is conducting state visits to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania.
  • The tour aims to strengthen bilateral relations in sectors including trade, technology, and people-to-people ties.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Inauguration of Museum of Word

  • Inauguration of 'Shabdalok' (Museum of Word) at the National Library campus, India's first immersive language museum.
  • Developed by the National Library under the aegis of the Union Culture Ministry.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Alleged embezzlement in Ram Temple Trust

  • The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust was established following directives from the Supreme Court of India.
  • The Trust is responsible for the management of donations and financial affairs related to the temple construction in Ayodhya.

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

4/10

Srisailam Temple darshan facilities

  • The Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy temple at Srisailam has implemented changes to darshan protocols to reduce waiting times for common devotees.
  • Changes specifically target peak traffic days: Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Medical seat expansion in Karnataka

  • The National Medical Commission (NMC) has sanctioned two new private medical colleges in Karnataka for the 2026-2027 academic year.
  • The new institutions are Alva’s Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (Dakshina Kannada) and Chettinad Institute of Medical Education and Research (Kolar).

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

4/10

COVID-19 Omicron sublineage in Andhra Pradesh

  • Andhra Pradesh has reported 19 COVID-19 cases between June 26 and July 19.
  • Genome sequencing conducted at the National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune, identified the Omicron RF.5 sublineage.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Kerala elephant deaths SIT report

  • A Special Investigation Team (SIT) in Kerala investigated the death of eight elephants found in a river within the Malayattoor and Vazhachal forest divisions.
  • The SIT concluded that the deaths were caused by 'natural accidental causes'.

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

4/10

Kerala DYFI food parcel controversy

  • The DYFI 'Hridayapoorvam' initiative provides free food packets ('pothichoru') to patients and bystanders in over 60 government hospitals in Kerala.
  • The program, which started in 2017, currently distributes over 40,000 food packets daily.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Mixed-gender football in Kolkata

  • The 'Meye-Cheleder Khela (Girls and Boys Play Together)' initiative is a mixed-gender football project based in Kolkata.
  • The project is managed by the NGO 'Bondhu Collective'.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Haryana power outages and protests

  • Haryana experienced a 32.18% year-on-year increase in electricity consumption on July 18, reaching 3,135.42 lakh units compared to 2,372.05 lakh units the previous year.
  • The surge in power demand is attributed to a prolonged monsoon deficit, high temperatures, increased agricultural load, and industrial activity.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Bribery allegations in Tamil Nadu Registration Department

  • Allegations of corruption in the Registration Department involve claims of systematic collection of commissions on property registrations.
  • The issue highlights concerns regarding transparency and accountability in state-level administrative departments.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 7-day story

4/10

BJP political activities in West Bengal

  • Union Home Minister laid the foundation for the ₹700-crore Amul Bengal Dairy Project in Howrah, featuring the country's largest curd production plant.
  • The project aims to process 10 lakh litres of milk daily to support small-scale dairy farmers in eastern India.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

GTB Hospital fan accident

  • Incident: A ceiling fan fell on a 42-year-old patient in Ward 27 of Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital.
  • Hospital Statement: The patient, admitted with uncontrolled hypertension, stroke, encephalopathy, and aspiration pneumonia, died due to his existing medical condition, not the fan incident.

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

4/10

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and protest

  • Activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved from Jantar Mantar to Safdarjung Hospital by police due to deteriorating health during a hunger strike.
  • The Delhi High Court rejected a petition to transfer the activist to a private hospital, citing that the decision to move him to a government facility was based on medical necessity rather than being arbitrary.

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

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