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21 July 2026

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8/10

Ethanol blending policy

  • Current ethanol blending limit in petrol is capped at 20%.
  • No official decision has been made to increase blending beyond 20% or to introduce ethanol-diesel blending for commercial use.

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

8/10

Urban planning and pedestrian rights

  • Supreme Court ruling in Maniyar Iliyaz @ Shaik Riyaz vs P. Ayyappan (2026) declared walking on demarcated footpaths a fundamental constitutional right under Article 19(1)(d) and Article 21.
  • WHO India Physical Activity Profile 2024: 49.4% of Indian adults, 57.2% of women, and 74% of children/adolescents (11-17) do not meet recommended physical activity levels.

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

8/10

Index of Core Industries growth

  • The Ministry of Commerce and Industry has released a new series of the Index of Core Industries (ICI) with a revised base year of 2022-23 (previously 2011-12).
  • The ICI now includes nine sectors, with the addition of iron ore as a new component.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 15-day story

8/10

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

  • The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, is scheduled for introduction in the Monsoon Session of Parliament.
  • Current regulatory framework requires foreign funds to be received through RBI-designated branches, with mandatory filing of utilisation details and annual income tax returns.

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

7/10

India joins WTO fisheries subsidies agreement

  • India has formally joined the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.
  • The agreement prohibits government subsidies for illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

RBI foreign currency swap facility

  • The RBI introduced a special foreign currency swap facility on June 5, 2026, to strengthen India's balance of payments and incentivize capital inflows.
  • The facility covers Foreign Currency Non-Resident-Bank (FCNR(B)) deposits, external commercial borrowings (ECBs), and overseas foreign currency borrowings (OFCBs).

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

7/10

SC on insurance policy terms

  • Supreme Court (SC) observed that insurance companies often use 'ambiguous' and 'sloppy' language in standard-form contracts to evade liability or create uncertainty.
  • SC emphasized that in cases of multiple interpretations, courts should favor the interpretation that advances the beneficial object of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Rising inflation in India

  • Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation in India reached nearly 10% in June, following a sharp increase starting in March.
  • WPI is a weighted average of primary articles (food, minerals), fuel and power, and manufactured products.

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

7/10

Political defections in India

  • Political defection involves elected representatives switching party affiliation after winning an election on a specific party symbol.
  • Defections are argued to undermine the democratic mandate, as voters cast ballots for a manifesto and political alternative rather than just an individual.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

7/10

Canada-India defence collaboration

  • Canada aims to reach 5% of GDP for defence spending by 2035; surpassed 2% threshold in March 2026.
  • Bilateral defence mechanisms: Accredited Defence Advisers in Ottawa and Delhi, and a newly established Defence Dialogue.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

SC on APAAR implementation

  • The Supreme Court has directed the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to implement the Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry (APAAR) on a voluntary basis.
  • This directive aligns with the December 12, 2025, judgment of the Orissa High Court in the case of Rohit Anand Das versus State of Odisha.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

India approves QDENGA dengue vaccine

  • DCGI has granted market authorisation to Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India’s QDENGA (TAK-003), the first dengue vaccine approved in India.
  • Target demographic: Individuals aged 4 to 60 years.

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

7/10

PM Modi on Monsoon Session

  • Parliamentary session: Monsoon Session commenced with an emphasis on informed and respectful debate.
  • Space sector: Skyroot Aerospace (private start-up) successfully launched the Vikram-1 rocket from ISRO’s Sriharikota launch pad.

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

7/10

Supreme Court Bill on judge strength

  • The Union government introduced the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill in the Lok Sabha to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38.
  • The Bill seeks to replace the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Ordinance, 2026, which was promulgated in May.

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

7/10

Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code Bill

  • The Madhya Pradesh government has introduced a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the State Assembly.
  • The proposed legislation seeks to prohibit the practice of polygamy across all faiths.

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

6/10

BSF Sundarbans fencing feasibility study

  • BSF has initiated a feasibility study for installing physical fences along a 90-km stretch of the Sundarbans mangrove region.
  • The project aims to enhance border security along the Indo-Bangladesh border, specifically near the Ichamati river in the northern reaches.

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

6/10

Telangana Indiramma Housing scheme

  • Telangana government has launched the Indiramma Housing scheme in the Hyderabad Core Urban Region (CURE).
  • The scheme involves the construction of houses in high-rise buildings.

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

6/10

India-US space group meeting

  • The India-U.S. Civil Space Joint Working Group (CSJWG) is scheduled to meet in Bengaluru in August.
  • The CSJWG was established in 2005 to facilitate bilateral cooperation between ISRO and U.S. space agencies, including NASA.

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

6/10

Karnataka HC on monetary relief for daughter

  • The Karnataka High Court ruled that an adult unmarried daughter can invoke Section 20(d) of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, to seek monetary relief for education from her father.
  • The court affirmed that parental obligations to provide basic amenities, healthcare, and education do not cease upon a child attaining the age of majority.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

SC on corruption allegations against judiciary

  • The Supreme Court has cautioned against making unsubstantiated corruption allegations against judicial officers.
  • The Court observed that viral social media content can cause irreparable damage to a judge's professional reputation.

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

6/10

Rajya Sabha NEET paper leak protests

  • Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned six times due to Opposition protests regarding the NEET examination paper leak.
  • Nine newly elected members were administered oaths by the Rajya Sabha Chairman.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 84-day story

6/10

Somali pirates sentencing

  • A Mumbai special court sentenced 44 Somali nationals to life imprisonment for piracy-related offences.
  • The convictions involved two separate cases: 35 individuals linked to the hijacking of the Malta-flagged bulk carrier 'Ex-Ruen' (Dec 2023) and 9 individuals linked to the Iranian-flagged vessel 'FV Al Kambar' (March 2024).

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

6/10

Delhi PARIVARTAN scheme

  • The Delhi Cabinet has approved the implementation of the PARIVARTAN (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) scheme.
  • The scheme aims to reduce air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region by replacing old, polluting commercial vehicles with electric and BS-VI compliant alternatives.

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

6/10

2020 Delhi riots larger conspiracy case

  • The Supreme Court stayed a Delhi High Court order that allowed an accused in the 2020 Delhi riots 'larger conspiracy' case to inspect documents not relied upon by the police in the chargesheet.
  • The High Court had previously ruled that the accused could inspect the police malkhana for material seized during the investigation but not filed with the chargesheet.

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

5/10

South China Sea encounter

  • Incident occurred at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.
  • The Philippine military reported that Chinese coast guard personnel used wooden batons to strike a Filipino sailor and damaged a Philippine vessel.

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

5/10

Maglev train technology

  • Maglev (Magnetic Levitation) uses strong magnetic fields for lift and propulsion, eliminating rolling friction.
  • Electromagnetic Suspension (EMS): Electromagnets on train arms wrap around the guideway, attracting the train upwards; maintains ~10 mm gap.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Bidadi township project dispute

  • Project: Greater Bengaluru Integrated Township (GBIT), also known as the Bidadi township project.
  • Scope: Proposed acquisition of approximately 9,600 acres of land across 25 villages in the Bengaluru South district.

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

5/10

TVK rule and dissent in Tamil Nadu

  • Recent trend in Tamil Nadu shows increased police action against individuals for social media posts and public remarks criticizing government ministers.
  • At least 10 individuals have faced police action, including arrests, within the first two months of the current administration.

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

5/10

Karnataka AI in skill education

  • Karnataka government to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) in skill education within government high schools.
  • The initiative will replace the third language curriculum in 1,652 government high schools.

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

5/10

Karnataka door delivery of certificates

  • Karnataka government launched door-to-door delivery of Permanent Residence Certificates (PRCs) and caste certificates.
  • PRCs are among the 11 documents accepted by the Election Commission for voter verification during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

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

5/10

SC on CPV service tenders

  • The Supreme Court declined to intervene in a Delhi High Court ruling that quashed tenders for outsourcing Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services.
  • The affected Indian missions are located in Abu Dhabi, Kuwait, Singapore, and Canberra.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Ram Temple donation embezzlement case

  • Supreme Court is overseeing a probe into alleged embezzlement of donations made to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
  • The Court has proposed the re-constitution of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) consisting of senior police officers to conduct the investigation.

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

5/10

Iran-US conflict escalation

  • President Masoud Pezeshkian declared Iran is in a full-scale war with the United States.
  • U.S. strikes have expanded within Iran, including areas near a nuclear power plant.

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

5/10

Ratnagiri ashram school sexual assault case

  • The Bombay High Court (Kolhapur Circuit Bench) transferred the investigation of a sexual assault case involving a minor at a Ratnagiri ashram school to the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
  • The court cited unprofessional police investigation practices, specifically noting that the case diary was maintained on loose sheets of paper rather than in a formal bound register.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

NHRC probe into Rajasthan school assault

  • The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken suo motu cognisance of an alleged incident in a government school in Liwali village, Sawai Madhopur district, Rajasthan.
  • Allegations involve girl students of Classes 9 and 11 being subjected to frisking, physical assault, and forced stripping by teachers.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

CJP protest and Parliament march

  • Protests occurred in New Delhi regarding alleged irregularities in national-level competitive examinations and school board assessments.
  • Police utilized baton-charges and tear-gas to disperse protesters near the Parliament complex; over 100 police personnel and 60 protesters were reported injured.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Delhi monsoon preparedness

  • The Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) held a review meeting regarding monsoon preparedness.
  • Key focus areas include the Urban Flood Mitigation plan and the deployment of the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF).

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

4/10

Spiritual discourse on humility

  • Humility is defined as a form of devotion that transcends ego and personal desire.
  • The pursuit of individual gain ('my way or the highway') is identified as a root cause of societal dissatisfaction.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Exceptional gases quiz

  • Chlorine trifluoride is a highly reactive gas and powerful oxidiser used in semiconductor fabrication to remove silicon deposits.
  • Uranium hexafluoride is a compound that readily sublimes, facilitating the separation of uranium isotopes via centrifuges for nuclear fuel enrichment.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Trump on Netanyahu arrest warrant

  • The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in 2024 regarding alleged war crimes.
  • A proposal was made by the Mayor of New York to investigate the potential arrest of the Israeli Prime Minister during a UN summit in New York.

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

4/10

Ebola outbreak in Congo

  • The Ebola outbreak in Congo has resulted in 930 confirmed deaths.
  • The death toll includes 36 health workers, highlighting the high risk to medical personnel.

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

4/10

IOB Q1 financial results

  • Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) reported a 49.3% increase in net profit to ₹1,659 crore for the quarter ended June.
  • Net Interest Income (NII) grew by 34.3% year-on-year, reaching ₹3,688 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Bondada Engineering NTPC order

  • Bondada Engineering awarded an EPC contract by NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL).
  • Project involves the development of a 100 MWh Vanadium Redox Flow Battery Energy Storage System (VRFB BESS).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

IndiGo CFM engine order

  • IndiGo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CFM International for the purchase of over 1,000 LEAP-1A engines.
  • The engines are intended for 510 Airbus A320neo family aircraft currently on order by IndiGo.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

HDFC Bank stock performance

  • HDFC Bank shares declined 5.08% on the NSE, resulting in a market capitalization erosion of ₹74,250 crore.
  • Q1 FY27 net profit grew by 5% to ₹19,060 crore, which fell below market expectations.

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

4/10

Sabarimala gold theft SIT report

  • The Special Investigation Team (SIT) is probing the alleged misappropriation of gold from the Sabarimala temple, specifically from the sanctum sanctorum door frame and Dwarapalaka idols.
  • The Kerala High Court is overseeing the investigation, with a Division Bench comprising Justices Raja Vijayaraghavan and K.V. Jayakumar.

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

4/10

Kerala double murder death sentence

  • Additional District and Sessions Court-IV, Palakkad, sentenced Chenthamara to death for the Pothundy double murder case.
  • The court classified the case as 'rarest of rare', necessitating the death penalty.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Nithin Raj abetment to suicide case

  • The Thalassery Principal District Sessions Court ordered the release of an accused in an abetment to suicide case due to procedural lapses in the arrest.
  • The court found that the investigating agency failed to communicate the grounds of arrest to the accused, violating Supreme Court guidelines.

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

4/10

NTA warning on fake OMR sheets

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a formal warning regarding the submission of fake or AI-generated OMR sheets for scrutiny.
  • The NTA is monitoring complaints and has stated that the submission of fraudulent OMR sheets may lead to legal action against the complainant.

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

4/10

J&K rain and landslide disaster

  • Recent heavy rainfall in Jammu and Kashmir has resulted in 21 deaths within a 24-hour period.
  • Poonch district experienced a significant landslide in the Loran area, resulting in 7 fatalities, including women and children.

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

4/10

Calcutta HC rejects TMC bank account plea

  • Calcutta High Court refused to allow the operation of three bank accounts containing approximately ₹440 crore.
  • The accounts were frozen by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with a money laundering investigation.

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

4/10

Sonam Wangchuk medical transfer plea

  • Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, has been on a hunger strike for 23 days.
  • A plea was filed in the Delhi High Court by his wife, Gitanjali J. Angmo, seeking his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital to a hospital of his choice.

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

4/10

Rajasthan local body elections

  • Rajasthan government committed to completing panchayati raj and urban local body elections by November 15.
  • Election schedule follows the submission of the OBC Political Representation Commission report in August.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Martyrs' Day rallies in Kolkata

  • Martyrs' Day in West Bengal commemorates 13 Youth Congress workers killed in police firing on July 21, 1993, during the Left Front regime.
  • The Justice (retd.) Sushanta Chatterjee Commission was established in 2011 to investigate the 1993 police firing incident.

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

4/10

National Conference protest for J&K statehood

  • National Conference (NC) leadership and party workers staged a protest in New Delhi demanding the restoration of statehood to the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
  • The protest highlighted the demand for the fulfillment of previous commitments regarding the political status of the region.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 13-day story

4/10

Delhi University anti-ragging and admission measures

  • Delhi University (DU) has implemented anti-ragging measures for the new session, including the establishment of two dedicated control rooms to monitor violations.
  • The university has issued warnings against the use of Artificial Intelligence to manipulate admission documents.

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

4/10

GTB Hospital patient death incident

  • A 42-year-old patient died at Guru Teg Bahadur (GTB) Hospital, Delhi, following a ceiling fan collapse in Ward 27.
  • The incident occurred on a Saturday night, with the patient passing away the following Sunday afternoon.

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

4/10

Indian seafarers killed in Ukraine

  • Four Indian nationals killed and one critically injured in an attack on the merchant vessel MV Golden Leo near Odessa, Ukraine, on July 19, 2026.
  • The incident marks the first instance of Indian seafarer fatalities in the Russia-Ukraine conflict since February 2022.

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

4/10

Congress Chhatron Ki Goonj event

  • The Congress party has launched a nationwide campaign addressing the issue of paper leaks in competitive examinations.
  • The campaign aims to highlight the impact of examination irregularities on student futures.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 84-day story

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