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25 July 2026

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8/10

Economic growth and women's employment

  • India's goal of becoming a developed nation by 2047 is challenged by high youth unemployment and structural economic weaknesses.
  • A 10-percentage-point increase in female Work Participation Rate (WPR) could potentially add nearly two percentage points to GDP growth.

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

8/10

Centre's response to exam malpractices and NTA reforms

  • The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 has been amended to include stricter penalties, including jail terms of 5 to 10 years and fines up to ₹10 crore for organized examination fraud.
  • The Act mandates the establishment of fast-track courts to ensure investigations and judgments are concluded within three months.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Fast-track courts and case backlogs

  • As of April 30, there are 775 functional Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) across 29 States and Union Territories.
  • The FTSC network includes 398 exclusive courts dedicated to cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

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

7/10

Qdenga dengue vaccine approval

  • CDSCO has granted approval for Qdenga, India's first dengue vaccine, developed by Japan-based Takeda.
  • Qdenga has received WHO prequalification and is licensed in over 40 countries.

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

7/10

SC prohibition on unauthorized court video recordings

  • Supreme Court issued an interim order prohibiting the unauthorized extraction, editing, dissemination, and monetization of audio-video recordings of judicial proceedings.
  • The order applies to social media and digital platforms, requiring prior permission from the Secretary General of the Supreme Court or the Registrar General of the respective High Courts.

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

7/10

U.S. trade tariffs and India

  • The U.S. has transitioned from temporary 10% tariffs to permanent tariffs on 60 trading partners based on investigations into forced labour.
  • India's tariff rate is set at 10% following its recent ban on the import of goods produced using forced labour.

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

7/10

Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

  • The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, was introduced in the Rajya Sabha by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
  • The Bill seeks to amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971.

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

7/10

Karnataka welfare and policy initiatives

  • Karnataka government is considering increasing the annual income ceiling for BPL eligibility from ₹1.20 lakh to ₹3 lakh.
  • The 'Anna Suvidha' scheme provides doorstep ration delivery for elderly and vulnerable beneficiaries.

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

7/10

Supreme Court on Manipur violence cases

  • Supreme Court (SC) proposed the establishment of special courts to conduct day-to-day trials for cases related to the 2023 Manipur ethnic violence.
  • The proposal aims to address inordinate delays in the ongoing investigation process.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 26-day story

7/10

Monsoon floods and disaster management in India

  • IMD reports that heavy rainfall in Gujarat has eliminated the July monsoon deficit, though cumulative national rainfall from June 1 to July 24 remains 16.1% below normal.
  • Regional disparities persist: East and Northeast India face a 31.9% seasonal deficit, while South Peninsular India has a 26.8% shortfall.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in Chhattisgarh

  • The Chhattisgarh government has initiated the process to draft a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill.
  • A five-member committee has been constituted to oversee the implementation of the UCC in the state.

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

7/10

Protests against Education Minister and exam irregularities

  • Nationwide student protests have erupted over alleged irregularities and paper leaks in competitive examinations, specifically the NEET.
  • Protesters are demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister and accountability for the systemic failures in the examination process.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Business and corporate updates

  • BPCL Q1 FY27: Refineries maintaining expansion despite West Asia tensions; increased spot market reliance (69% of procurement) and diversified crude sources.
  • Adani Enterprises: Formally denied plans to enter the airline industry; current regulations limit cross-ownership between airport operators and airlines.

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

6/10

India's foreign policy and maritime security

  • India's seafarer workforce reached 3.2 lakh as of June 2025, ranking second globally behind the Philippines.
  • Indian seafarers constitute over 12% of the global maritime workforce.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Delhi High Court ruling on OpenAI copyright suit

  • Delhi High Court denied interim injunction to ANI in copyright infringement suit against OpenAI.
  • Court ruled that OpenAI's use of ANI's literary works for training LLMs is covered by the 'fair dealing' exception under Section 52(1)(a) of the Copyright Act.

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

6/10

ED investigation into Gameskraft

  • The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth approximately ₹1,906 crore.
  • The attachment involves movable and immovable assets belonging to Gameskraft Technologies Pvt. Ltd., its shareholders, and associated entities.

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

6/10

Rajasthan government and paper leak mafia

  • The issue of recurring examination paper leaks poses a significant challenge to the integrity of recruitment and entrance processes in India.
  • Concerns have been raised regarding the efficacy of state-level oversight mechanisms in detecting and addressing examination irregularities.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

6/10

Government job schemes for athletes in Bihar

  • Bihar government implements the 'Medal Lao, Naukri Pao' scheme to provide employment to meritorious athletes.
  • The scheme aims to incentivize sporting excellence and boost the morale of young athletes in the state.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Delhi High Court on teacher deployment for electoral rolls

  • The Delhi High Court is hearing a PIL challenging the large-scale deployment of government school teachers as Booth-Level Officers (BLOs) and enumeration staff for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
  • Petitioners argue that mandatory deployment disrupts classroom education, as regular teachers are withdrawn during school hours, impacting students.

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

6/10

Supreme Court on Jantar Mantar protest and police excesses

  • Supreme Court has agreed to hear two petitions regarding alleged police excesses during the July 20 student protests at Jantar Mantar.
  • The petitions allege the use of excessive force, including the use of pellet guns against unarmed protesters.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 25-day story

6/10

Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike and Ladakh protest

  • Sonam Wangchuk ended a 26-day hunger strike following a written assurance from the government.
  • The protest involved concerns regarding the rights and legal status of students and youth protesters.

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

5/10

Ravneet Singh Bittu's resignation from Union Ministry

  • Ravneet Singh Bittu resigned from the Union Council of Ministers under Article 75(2) of the Constitution of India.
  • The resignation was accepted by the President of India on the advice of the Prime Minister.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Telangana weather alert system

  • The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is implementing a panchayat-level weather dissemination system in Telangana.
  • The system utilizes WhatsApp to deliver automated weather forecasts and advisories directly to local representatives.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Human-wildlife conflict management in Andhra Pradesh

  • Andhra Pradesh government has deployed two trained kumki elephants to the Guchchimi Elephant Camp in Parvathipuram Manyam district.
  • The deployment is part of a strategic initiative to mitigate human-elephant conflict in the region.

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

5/10

Agricultural crisis in Andhra Pradesh

  • Andhra Pradesh government has advised farmers in the Krishna Delta to avoid paddy cultivation for the current kharif season due to water scarcity.
  • The crisis is attributed to delayed and deficient monsoon rains leading to critically low storage levels in Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Legal and political developments in Madhya Pradesh

  • Activists arrested in Indore under Section 170 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for protesting without prior permission.
  • FIR lodged against activists under Section 223 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Spiritual discourse on Bhagavad Gita

  • The Bhagavad Gita identifies the Sama Veda as the preeminent Veda, as stated by Lord Krishna.
  • The Chandogya Upanishad, a component of the Sama Veda, contains the Bhuma Vidya (science of ultimate truth) in its seventh chapter.

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Indian sailor killed in Black Sea attack

  • An Indian national was killed in an attack on the commercial vessel MV OMORFI in the Black Sea on July 18.
  • The vessel was reportedly transiting Russian territorial waters at the time of the incident.

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

4/10

Arrest of Khalistan activist at Nepal border

  • A joint operation by the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Uttar Pradesh Police resulted in the arrest of two individuals at the India-Nepal border in the Rupaidiha area, Bahraich district.
  • The arrested individuals include a wanted member of the pro-Khalistan outfit 'Waris Punjab De' and a U.S. national linked to the same organization.

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

4/10

PM Modi's social media strategy for Ministers

  • Prime Minister advised Cabinet Ministers to increase engagement on Instagram to reach younger demographics.
  • The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 has been amended to enhance penal provisions for examination paper leaks.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Kerala Bank student loan scheme

  • Kerala State Cooperative Bank (Kerala Bank) is launching the 'Gen Z Tech Loan' scheme.
  • The scheme provides financial assistance for the purchase of laptops and tablets for educational purposes.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Disciplinary action against Kerala IPS officer

  • The Kerala government has placed an Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) under suspension following disciplinary proceedings.
  • The suspension relates to allegations of 'undue influence' exerted by the officer's office to alter the course of an investigation.

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

4/10

Infrastructure projects in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh

  • The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the third and fourth rail lines for the Ballari-Guntakal section.
  • The project spans Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh across three districts.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Government support for families of security personnel

  • Union Home Minister engaged with the family of a Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable killed in a terror attack in Anantnag.
  • The interaction involved direct communication with the family of the deceased personnel to offer condolences and official assurance of support.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 15-day story

4/10

Law and order incidents in Chhattisgarh

  • Incident occurred in Surajpur district, Chhattisgarh, involving police personnel and villagers.
  • Six police personnel, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police, were injured during an attempted arrest.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims

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