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24 July 2026

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8/10

Government eases FDI rules for e-commerce

  • Government has relaxed FDI rules for e-commerce entities, allowing inventory-based models specifically for the export of domestically manufactured or produced goods.
  • Historically, India has restricted FDI in e-commerce to the marketplace model (B2B) to protect small traders and prevent FDI in multi-brand retail.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

8/10

Women's reservation and delimitation debate

  • The Women’s Reservation Act implementation is currently linked to the delimitation process and Census data.
  • Arguments exist for delinking women's reservation from delimitation to ensure immediate implementation.

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

8/10

Supreme Court hearing on Goa MLA defections

  • The Supreme Court has admitted a petition challenging the Goa Assembly Speaker's decision to reject the disqualification of eight MLAs who defected from their original party to the ruling party in 2022.
  • The core legal issue involves the interpretation of the 10th Schedule of the Constitution, specifically whether a defection of two-thirds of a legislature party constitutes a merger of the political parties themselves.

2 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

8/10

NEET paper leak and nationwide student protests

  • NEET-UG 2024 paper leak has triggered nationwide student protests demanding accountability and systemic education reform.
  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) faces criticism for being chronically understaffed, relying on 73 contractual and 124 outsourced personnel, with 15 of its 39 sanctioned posts vacant.

2 min · 3 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Climate change resilience for the elderly

  • India's elderly population is projected to grow from 149 million in 2022 to 347 million by 2050.
  • Climate change impacts the elderly through sudden shocks (floods, cyclones) and slow-onset stresses (heat, drought, coastal erosion).

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

EU sanctions on Russian oil price cap

  • The European Union has reached an agreement on a new round of sanctions against Russia in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
  • A key component of the sanctions is the implementation of a price cap on Russian global crude oil exports.

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

7/10

Bank credit-deposit ratio at 62-year high

  • The Credit-Deposit (CD) ratio of Indian banks reached a 62-year high of 82.6% in Q1 of fiscal 2027.
  • Data from the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) indicates loan growth of 18.6% YoY (reaching ₹219.3 lakh crore) compared to deposit growth of 13.3% (reaching ₹265.4 lakh crore).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Bengaluru 'Safe Footpath' drive

  • The Supreme Court has recognized the right to walk on safe, obstruction-free footpaths as a fundamental right.
  • Street vending is a legitimate occupation protected under Article 19 of the Constitution, subject to regulation in the public interest.

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

7/10

Index of Core Industries (ICI) update

  • The Index of Core Industries (ICI) has been updated with a new series, including a new base year, revised weights, and improved methodologies.
  • The number of sectors covered in the ICI 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

Waqf property digitisation on UMEED portal

  • The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched the UMEED Central Portal-2025 to digitize and manage Waqf property records.
  • As of July 17, 2025, 7,99,978 Waqf properties were initiated for uploading to the portal.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Houthi attacks on Saudi tankers and Red Sea conflict

  • Houthis, based in Yemen, have initiated a blockade on Saudi Arabia-flagged tankers in the Red Sea, targeting vessels like the Encelia.
  • The Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Arabian Sea, is the primary site of these disruptions.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

IndiGo and Air India oppose Adani airline entry

  • IndiGo and Air India have expressed opposition to the Adani Group's potential entry into the airline industry.
  • Current regulations restrict cross-ownership between airport operators and airlines to prevent conflicts of interest.

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

6/10

SC permits TTZ Authority to process MSME applications

  • The Supreme Court permitted the Taj Trapezium Zone (TTZ) Authority to process approximately 400 pending applications for non-polluting MSMEs.
  • The TTZ covers an area of nearly 10,400 sq. km across districts in Uttar Pradesh and Bharatpur, Rajasthan.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

Delhi Police preventive detention under NSA

  • The Lieutenant Governor of Delhi has extended the Delhi Police's power of preventive detention under the National Security Act (NSA) until October 18.
  • The Delhi Police describes this as a routine administrative extension of existing powers.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Centre demands return of PMKSY funds from Telangana

  • The Ministry of Jal Shakti's Directorate of Monitoring and Appraisal (M&A) has demanded the return of ₹54.22 crore from the Telangana government.
  • The amount comprises ₹36.34 crore in Central Assistance released under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for nine projects, plus accrued interest.

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

6/10

KPSC recruitment corruption allegations

  • The Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) is currently facing allegations of nepotism and malpractice in its recruitment processes.
  • The KPSC chairman has been suspended by the Governor following these allegations.

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

6/10

Odisha human trafficking policy

  • Odisha has proposed a new state policy, 'Nutana Sakala' (New Dawn), to combat human trafficking.
  • The policy aims to implement community-based prevention and the confiscation of assets linked to trafficking networks.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Custodial death allegations in Tamil Nadu

  • Recent incidents in Tamil Nadu involve allegations of custodial torture leading to death in Thoothukudi and Nagercoil prison.
  • The Thoothukudi incident involves a 24-year-old male arrested for illegal liquor possession who died after being released on station bail.

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

6/10

Kerala HC ruling on Aadhaar for Tatkal tickets

  • The Kerala High Court ruled that Aadhaar-based OTP authentication for Tatkal train tickets does not violate the Right to Privacy.
  • The court noted that Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal bookings is optional, not mandatory, for online ticket purchases via IRCTC.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Nature-based social prescribing in healthcare

  • Nature-based social prescribing involves healthcare professionals recommending activities in natural environments to complement conventional medical treatment.
  • Green prescriptions focus on parks and gardens, while blue prescriptions involve water bodies like rivers, lakes, and coasts.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

EU fines Google for antitrust violations

  • The European Union has imposed two fines on Google totaling 890 million euros.
  • A fine of 460 million euros was levied for illegally favouring Google's own services over competitors in search results.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

US-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement

  • The United States and Saudi Arabia have announced a civilian nuclear cooperation agreement.
  • The agreement is contingent upon Saudi Arabia normalising diplomatic relations with Israel, specifically through the Abraham Accords.

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

5/10

SEBI proposal for portfolio manager rules

  • SEBI has proposed a revamp of regulations governing portfolio managers in India.
  • The proposal aims to expand the investment universe for portfolio managers.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Oil marketing companies supply status

  • HPCL and BPCL have secured crude oil supplies until the end of August.
  • Procurement for September onwards is currently underway for both state-owned oil marketing companies.

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

5/10

Quiz on protest movements in India

  • The 2019 Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) provided a path to citizenship for six religious minority groups from neighbouring countries, triggering nationwide protests.
  • The 2015 Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) strike was sparked by the appointment of a chairperson, highlighting concerns over institutional autonomy.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Rise of on-device AI in smartphones

  • On-device AI involves processing machine learning and generative AI models directly on local smartphone hardware rather than remote cloud servers.
  • Neural Processing Units (NPUs) are the primary hardware components enabling on-device AI, distinct from CPUs and GPUs.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

NATO Ankara Summit 2026

  • The 2026 NATO Ankara Summit involved 32 member states focusing on collective defence and strategic roadmaps.
  • Key commitments: Reaffirmation of Article 5 (collective defence), a new target for members to spend at least 5% of GDP on defence by 2035, unwavering support for Ukraine, and the development of a Europe-wide defence industrial base (DIB).

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

5/10

Gujarat flood relief operations

  • South Gujarat experienced heavy rainfall leading to widespread flooding, particularly in Valsad, Navsari, Dang, Surat, and Tapi districts.
  • Approximately 1,200 people were rescued, with hundreds relocated to safer areas.

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

5/10

Assam flood situation

  • Assam flood situation: 47 deaths reported, over 7.21 lakh people affected.
  • Unprecedented flooding in eastern Assam districts (Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat) which historically have low flood vulnerability.

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

5/10

Socio-economic conditions in Kherda village

  • Marathwada region in Maharashtra faces chronic agrarian distress due to erratic monsoons, lack of perennial rivers, and climate uncertainty.
  • Farmer suicides remain a critical issue in the region, with 1,131 recorded in 2025 and 465 between January and June 2026 across eight districts.

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

5/10

Delhi HC report on stray dog management

  • The Delhi High Court has initiated a suo motu case regarding the management of stray dogs in public spaces.
  • The Court has directed the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) to submit a comprehensive report by July 31.

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

5/10

Activist ends fast against Ken-Betwa river linking

  • Activist Amit Bhatnagar ended an 18-day hunger strike against the Ken-Betwa river linking project.
  • The protest was held on the banks of the Barana river in Kupi village, Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh.

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

5/10

West Bengal restrictions on local body certificate issuance

  • West Bengal government has restricted elected representatives (panchayats and municipalities) from issuing birth and death certificates.
  • Authority to issue these certificates is now restricted to designated government officials.

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

5/10

Sustainable cultivation of Picrorhiza kurroa in Himalayas

  • Picrorhiza kurroa (Kutki) is a high-value medicinal herb native to Himalayan alpine and sub-alpine regions (2,700-4,500 metres).
  • The species is currently listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

China live-fire drills near Taiwan Strait

  • China initiated two days of live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait.
  • The drills are located in areas off the coast of Fujian province.

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

4/10

Japan heatwave crisis

  • Japan is experiencing a severe heatwave, with Tokyo reporting 453 hospitalisations for heat-related issues on a single Wednesday, the highest since records began in 2010.
  • Nationwide, at least 14 people have died due to heat-related causes over the past week.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

China-Philippines Scarborough Shoal maritime incident

  • Scarborough Shoal, known as 'Huangyan Dao' in China, is a highly contested maritime site in the South China Sea.
  • Both China and the Philippines claim sovereignty over the Scarborough Shoal.

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

4/10

Cipla Q1 financial results

  • Cipla Q1 FY25 consolidated net profit declined 39% to ₹785.55 crore, down from ₹1,291.61 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
  • Total revenue from operations grew by over 2% to ₹7,119.28 crore, compared to ₹6,957.47 crore in the previous year.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

IndiGo Q1 financial loss

  • InterGlobe Aviation (IndiGo) reported a net loss of ₹238 crore for the first quarter (Q1) of the current fiscal year.
  • The airline recorded a profit of ₹2,176.3 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Wipro Consumer acquisition of TTK Healthcare brands

  • Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting has signed definitive agreements to acquire TTK Healthcare Ltd.’s 'Good Home' and 'Eva' brands.
  • The total acquisition value for the two brands is ₹256 crore.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Infosys Q1 financial results

  • Infosys Q1 FY25 financial performance: Net profit grew 12.2% YoY to ₹7,769 crore.
  • Revenue from operations increased by 14% YoY to ₹48,211 crore.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Historical reintegration of medical students from developing nations

  • West Germany has initiated a multi-million dollar reintegration programme to address the brain drain of medical professionals from developing nations.
  • The programme is a collaborative effort between the West German Economic Ministry and the German Medical Association.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Demolition of LeT terrorists' houses in Anantnag

  • Security forces demolished the houses of two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in Guri village and Hassanpora Tawella, Anantnag, following the killing of a police constable on Amarnath Yatra duty.
  • The operation involved the use of explosives to destroy a three-storey building and a single-storey structure.

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

4/10

Suicide of police constable in Telangana

  • A police constable stationed at the Telangana Director General of Police (DGP) office in Lakdikapul died by suicide via a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • The Saifabad police have registered a case and initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Suspension of Kerala ADGP Ajith Kumar

  • The Kerala state government has suspended an Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) rank officer.
  • The suspension follows an inquiry report alleging interference in a criminal investigation.

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

4/10

Fake PhD certificates in Bengaluru guest lecturer recruitment

  • The Department of Collegiate Education in Bengaluru has initiated criminal proceedings against 249 guest lecturers.
  • The action follows the discovery of fake or invalid PhD certificates submitted during the 2025-26 recruitment cycle.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Andhra Pradesh security plan for Godavari Pushkaralu

  • Andhra Pradesh Cabinet approved ₹50 crore for security and crowd management for the Godavari Pushkaralu festival scheduled for June-July 2027.
  • The Cabinet approved the 'Nethannala Sevalo' scheme to provide ₹25,000 annual financial assistance to eligible handloom worker families living below the poverty line.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Sikkim Teesta Stage-VI tunnel accident

  • Incident: Explosion at the 500 MW Teesta Stage-VI Hydropower Project in Namchi district, Sikkim.
  • Casualties: 25 workers confirmed dead; search and rescue operations concluded.

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

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