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22 July 2026

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8/10

UNFPA survey on Indian youth and families

  • UNFPA Demographic Futures Survey: Largest study of its kind, covering 1,08,000 young adults across 73 countries.
  • India's fertility rate is currently 2.0, below the replacement level of 2.1.

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

8/10

Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code Bill

  • The Madhya Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) 2026 Bill via voice vote during the Monsoon Session.
  • The legislation aims to criminalise polygamy and nikah halala.

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

7/10

Global wars delaying India's FTA negotiations

  • Ongoing global conflicts are delaying India's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Israel, and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
  • These three trade blocs account for approximately 20% of India's total annual trade, valued at roughly $243 billion.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Committee report on former judge Yashwant Varma

  • The Judges (Inquiry) Act, 1968, governs the investigation of charges of misbehaviour against judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts.
  • Constitutional functionaries, including judges of the Supreme Court and High Courts, possess the power to resign at will, which does not require acceptance by the President.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Updated Index of Core Industries (ICI)

  • The Union Government has updated the Index of Core Industries (ICI) series, shifting the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23.
  • The number of core sectors has increased from eight to nine with the inclusion of the iron ore sector.

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

7/10

India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

  • The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on July 15, aiming to deepen cooperation across trade, technology, climate, and innovation.
  • Bilateral trade target: Doubling to over $100 billion by 2030.

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

7/10

Supreme Court on electoral rolls and welfare benefits

  • The Supreme Court has reiterated that exclusion from electoral rolls cannot be used to deny welfare benefits or official certifications.
  • West Bengal government orders (May-June) linked Special Intensive Revision (SIR) outcomes to eligibility for Annapurna Yojana, Public Distribution System (PDS), and caste certifications.

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

7/10

Philanthropy ecosystem in India

  • Domestic private philanthropy in India has grown significantly, now exceeding ₹1.18 lakh crore annually, which is over five times the volume of foreign philanthropic inflows.
  • The philanthropic landscape comprises family philanthropy, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and individual donors.

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

7/10

Supreme Court hearing on Shiv Sena merger

  • The Supreme Court is considering an urgent plea challenging the Speaker's recognition of a merger involving six out of nine MPs from a legislative faction with a rival group.
  • The core legal contention involves the interpretation of the 'merger' provision under the anti-defection law (Tenth Schedule).

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

7/10

UN climate chief on India's energy transition

  • India's energy transition strategy focuses on decarbonisation and electrification to address technical and financial challenges.
  • Key technical hurdles identified include grid stability and energy storage solutions.

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

7/10

Omar Abdullah on J&K statehood

  • The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir has initiated a campaign for the restoration of Statehood to the Union Territory.
  • The campaign emphasizes the Supreme Court's direction regarding the restoration of Statehood at the earliest.

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

7/10

Supreme Court ruling on Kerala Waqf Board

  • The Supreme Court intervened in a dispute involving the Kerala Waqf Board and a Kerala High Court interim order.
  • The High Court had previously mandated that the State Waqf Board function under the supervision of a Joint/Additional Secretary of the state government.

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

7/10

Outbound portability of Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana

  • The Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Yojana has implemented outbound portability, allowing beneficiaries to access medical treatment in other Indian states.
  • Approximately 30,000 patients from Rajasthan have utilized this feature in the last six months.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Assam NRC appeal process petition

  • The Supreme Court has issued notice to the Centre, the Assam government, and the State Coordinator regarding a petition seeking the initiation of an appeal process for individuals excluded from the final National Register of Citizens (NRC).
  • The final NRC for Assam was published on August 31, 2019.

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

7/10

National Road Safety Board constitution

  • The National Road Safety Board has been constituted under Section 215B of the Motor Vehicles Act.
  • The board is mandated to provide advisory services to both Central and State governments regarding road safety.

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

7/10

Allahabad High Court split verdict on demolition

  • Allahabad High Court Division Bench delivered a split verdict regarding the legality of 'bulldozer action' (demolition of properties) against individuals accused of crimes.
  • The central legal issue involves whether High Courts can mandate additional procedural safeguards for property demolition beyond those already established by the Supreme Court.

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

7/10

NEET paper leak and student protests

  • The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24 reports a decline in undergraduate enrolments for the first time since 2011.
  • Total higher education enrolment increased by 0.8% in 2023-24, the lowest growth rate recorded.

2 min · 3 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Threat to white-bellied heron habitat

  • The white-bellied heron (Ardea insignis) is a critically endangered bird species, listed under Schedule I of the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
  • India's population is estimated at six to nine individuals, primarily located in the Lohit River basin, Arunachal Pradesh.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Letters to the editor on democratic values

  • Democratic values in India are currently being debated in the context of student-led protests regarding systemic failures in the education sector.
  • Key concerns raised include the impact of recurring paper leaks and examination irregularities on the future of students and their families.

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

6/10

Supreme Court judge recusal in Gadling bail plea

  • Justice Shree Chandrashekhar of the Supreme Court recused himself from hearing the bail plea of activist Surendra Gadling.
  • The case pertains to the 2016 Surjagarh iron ore mine arson case.

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

6/10

Forest land diversion for coal project in Odisha

  • Proposed diversion of 754.039 hectares of forest land in Angul, Odisha, for a coal project by Rungta Sons Private Ltd.
  • The project involves the potential felling of 3,31,818 trees.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Supreme Court sets aside death sentence in 1996 blast case

  • The Supreme Court set aside the conviction and death sentence of an individual in the 1996 Samleti bus bomb blast case.
  • The blast occurred on May 22, 1996, resulting in 14 deaths and 39 injuries.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Kerala High Court observation on POCSO case

  • The Kerala High Court ruled that the distinction between 'chest' and 'breast' is legally irrelevant in cases of sexual assault under the POCSO Act, 2012.
  • The observation was made by Justice A. Badharudeen during the modification of a sentencing order for an aggravated sexual assault case.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Heat stress impact study in South India

  • A multi-institutional study has been launched in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka to evaluate the impact of heat stress on physical and mental health.
  • Key stakeholders include M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF), State governments, SCARF, IISc Bengaluru, and ICMR institutions (National Institute of Traditional Medicine and National Institute of Epidemiology).

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

6/10

Meenakshi Natarajan's Rajya Sabha election petition

  • Meenakshi Natarajan filed an election petition in the Madhya Pradesh High Court challenging the rejection of her Rajya Sabha nomination papers.
  • The Returning Officer (RO) rejected the nomination on the grounds of non-disclosure of a pending court case.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Bail status of Khuram Parvez and Irfan Mehraj

  • The Delhi High Court declined to stay a trial court order granting bail to two individuals, Khuram Parvez and Irfan Mehraj, in a case registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).
  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) had challenged the trial court's bail order dated 18 July.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

UN report on hunger in Africa

  • A recent UN report indicates that Africa has surpassed Asia as the continent with the highest number of people facing hunger.
  • The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has identified a shift in the 'centre of gravity' of global hunger from Asia to Africa.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Iran-US diplomatic efforts in Pakistan

  • Iran's Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni visited Pakistan to engage with mediators regarding the collapsed Iran-US interim deal.
  • Renewed military hostilities between Iran and the US have persisted for 10 consecutive days.

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

5/10

UK Cabinet appointments

  • Ed Miliband appointed U.K. Foreign Secretary; focus includes clean energy and climate action.
  • India-U.K. Comprehensive Strategic Partnership remains a priority for bilateral cooperation.

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

5/10

Impact of rising crude oil prices on Indian bonds

  • Brent crude oil prices have exceeded $90 per barrel due to escalating hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
  • Rising oil prices negatively impact Indian government bonds, leading to a decline in bond prices.

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

5/10

Indian Oil Corp cancels Iraqi oil lifting

  • Indian Oil Corp (IOC) and Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) cancelled plans to lift oil from Iraq's Basrah Oil Terminal.
  • Cancellations were prompted by increased security risks and attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 23-day story

5/10

Political marginalisation of Punjab's Dalit community

  • Punjab has the highest concentration of Scheduled Caste (SC) population in India, accounting for approximately 32% of the state's total population.
  • Despite their high population share, the SC community remains politically marginalised, having produced only one Dalit Chief Minister in the state's history (2021).

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

5/10

Assam flood situation update

  • Assam flood situation: 3.13 lakh people affected across 11 districts as of Tuesday.
  • Death toll: 11 lives lost in less than a month, including one recent fatality in Charaideo district.

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

5/10

ED investigation into cryptocurrency scam

  • The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is investigating a $35 million cryptocurrency over-the-counter (OTC) trading scam.
  • The investigation is conducted under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Punjab farmers' protest against trade deal

  • Farmers under the 'Desh Bachao Morcha' umbrella body protested against the proposed India-U.S. trade deal.
  • Protesters attempted to march to Delhi but were stopped by multi-layer barricades at Shambhu-Ambala and Khanauri-Jind borders.

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

5/10

Digitisation of property records in Lal Dora villages

  • Lal Dora refers to the 'red line' demarcated by the British in 1908 to define rural habitation (abadi) zones.
  • Historically, Lal Dora areas were exempt from building norms, but lacked formal, authenticated property documentation.

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

4/10

Mythological discourse on Vaali and Sugreeva

  • The narrative of the conflict between Vaali and Sugreeva serves as a discourse on ethical decision-making and strategic counsel in leadership.
  • Tara, as an advisor, emphasizes the importance of situational awareness, noting that a defeated opponent returning quickly for a rematch indicates external support.

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

4/10

Discovery of planet Beta Pictoris b

  • Beta Pictoris b is a newly discovered cold gas giant planet orbiting the star Beta Pictoris.
  • The star is located 63 light-years from Earth in the constellation Pictor.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

French Parliament bans social media for under-15s

  • The French Parliament has approved a Bill to ban social media access for individuals under the age of 15.
  • France is the first European country to implement such a legislative restriction on social media platforms.

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

4/10

Lupin licenses oncology assets to Kaveri Therapeutics

  • Lupin has licensed two oncology programmes, LNP7457 (PRMT5) and LNP8701 (SOS1), to Kaveri Therapeutics Inc.
  • The licensing arrangement involves Lupin's wholly-owned U.S. subsidiary, Lupin Inc (LI).

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

SBI Funds Management stock market debut

  • SBI Funds Management Ltd (SBFM), India's largest asset manager, has debuted on the stock exchange.
  • The stock listed at ₹613, representing a 6% premium over the issue price of ₹574.

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

4/10

Bajaj Auto Q1 net profit growth

  • Bajaj Auto reported a 46% YoY growth in consolidated net profit to ₹3,226 crore for Q1 ending June 30, 2026.
  • Consolidated revenue from operations increased by 65% YoY to ₹21,689 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Maruti Suzuki price hike

  • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. announced a price hike across its vehicle portfolio effective from August 2026.
  • The maximum price increase per vehicle is capped at ₹30,000, with the exact amount varying by model.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Adani Total Gas Q1 net profit decline

  • Adani Total Gas Q1 FY27 net profit declined 18% YoY to ₹133 crore.
  • Cost of procuring natural gas rose 39% YoY to ₹1,454 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Patterns and concerns in upcoming bypolls

  • Byelections are conducted for Assembly or Lok Sabha seats that become vacant, provided the next general election is more than six months away.
  • Data from the past five years (153 byelections) indicates a 78% success rate for the incumbent ruling party or coalition in the state.

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

4/10

Supreme Court on Meghalaya murder case surrender

  • The Supreme Court is hearing an appeal by the Meghalaya government challenging the grant of bail to an accused in a murder case.
  • The Bench, comprising Justices M.M. Sundresh and P.B. Varale, is considering whether the accused should surrender and face trial while key prosecution witnesses are being examined.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Families of deceased seafarers seek compensation

  • Families of Indian seafarers killed in attacks near the Strait of Hormuz are demanding $5 million compensation per family from the US and Iran.
  • The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) reports that over 15,000 Indian seafarers are currently employed on vessels operating in the Strait of Hormuz region.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 23-day story

4/10

Tribunal ruling on FEMA charges against Lalit Modi and BCCI

  • The Appellate Tribunal under the Smugglers and Foreign Exchange Manipulators (Forfeiture of Property) Act (SAFEMA) adjudicated appeals regarding FEMA violations.
  • The case involved the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and appellants including the BCCI, Lalit Modi, N. Srinivasan, and others regarding the 2009 IPL shift to South Africa.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

IIT-Roorkee advisory on political activities

  • IIT-Roorkee has issued an official advisory prohibiting students, employees, and stakeholders from engaging in political activities.
  • The advisory mandates that public statements on political matters require prior institutional permission.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Inquiry into Banswada hospital surgery complications

  • Telangana government has formed a four-member committee to investigate post-operative complications in five women following C-section surgeries at the Area Hospital, Banswada.
  • The surgeries took place on July 9 and 10, with patients subsequently transferred to Government General Hospital, Nizamabad, and Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Tamil Nadu Budget Session

  • The Tamil Nadu State Assembly Budget Session for the financial year 2026-27 is scheduled to commence on August 5.
  • The state budget will be presented by the Finance Minister on August 5, followed by the presentation of the agriculture budget on August 6.

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

4/10

Resumption of Char Dham Yatra

  • The Char Dham Yatra was temporarily suspended due to heavy rainfall and landslides.
  • The pilgrimage resumed on Tuesday following a safety review of travel routes.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Death of merchant navy officer Akhil Joyan

  • Four Indian seafarers were killed in a missile attack on the Guinea-Bissau-flagged cargo vessel MV Golden Leo near Ukraine's Odessa port.
  • The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned the Russian Chargé d'Affaires, Vladimir Ladanov, to lodge a formal protest.

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

4/10

Teesta Hydroelectric Project tunnel accident

  • Incident: Toxic gas release in an under-construction head race tunnel of the Teesta State-VI Hydroelectric Project, Sikkim.
  • Casualties: 20 workers confirmed dead; 5 workers trapped as of the report date.

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

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