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30 July 2026

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8/10

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill

  • The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, aims to amend the regulatory framework governing foreign contributions in India.
  • The 1976 Act was the first statutory framework to regulate foreign contributions, driven by concerns over potential destabilization by foreign forces.

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

8/10

Theatre-isation of Indian Armed Forces

  • India is transitioning from a single-service command structure to a three-theatre integrated model.
  • The transition involves merging 17 single-service commands into three integrated theatres.

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

8/10

Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill

  • The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, aims to strengthen the 2024 anti-paper leak legislation.
  • Key provisions include mandatory completion of investigations within two months and trials within three months of filing the chargesheet.

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

8/10

Supreme Court on retrospective environmental clearances

  • The Supreme Court quashed the 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that allowed ex post facto environmental clearances for infrastructure projects.
  • The Court held that administrative instructions cannot override or supplant delegated legislation, specifically the 2006 Environmental Clearance (EC) notification.

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

7/10

India's R&D spending trends

  • India's Gross Expenditure on Research and Development (GERD) reached 0.83% of GDP in 2021-22, crossing the 0.8% threshold for the first time since 2009-10.
  • GERD in absolute terms rose from ₹1.27 lakh crore in 2020-21 to ₹2.45 lakh crore in 2023-24.

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

7/10

International Labour Conference Convention No. 193

  • International Labour Conference (ILC) adopted Convention No. 193, 'Decent Work in the Platform Economy', on June 12.
  • Convention No. 193 is a binding international treaty targeting protections for gig workers (riders, drivers, pickers, data-labellers).

2 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

7/10

CBFC and film censorship

  • The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) operates under the Cinematograph Act, 1952.
  • CBFC decisions influence content production and are often adopted by streaming services despite no legal mandate.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill

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

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims · 16-day story

7/10

Upcoming BRICS summit and high-level visits

  • India is scheduled to host the BRICS summit in Delhi on September 12-13.
  • High-level visits from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are currently under consultation.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 17-day story

7/10

Cauvery water sharing dispute

  • The Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) and Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) serve as the implementation mechanism for the 2007 Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal final award, as modified by the 2018 Supreme Court judgment.
  • CWRC chairperson Vineet Gupta has requested Karnataka and Tamil Nadu to develop a mutually agreed-upon distress-sharing formula.

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

7/10

Drone surveillance for stubble burning

  • The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has directed Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab to implement drone surveillance for monitoring stubble burning.
  • Drones (UAVs) provide rapid deployment, high-resolution real-time imaging, and flexible flight patterns.

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

7/10

E20 fuel implementation and vehicle compatibility

  • E20 fuel is a blend consisting of 20% ethanol and 80% petrol.
  • Government studies indicate that BS-III vehicles (manufactured between April 2005 and 2016) may require the replacement of specific rubber parts and gaskets to accommodate E20 fuel.

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

7/10

Protests against police crackdown and student arrests

  • Protests occurred at Jantar Mantar and other locations following a 36-day agitation regarding examination irregularities and police conduct.
  • Supreme Court interim order permits police investigation into FIRs but restricts coercive action against students without criminal antecedents.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

7/10

Midday meal scheme and protein inclusion

  • West Bengal: Midday meal allocation increased from ₹6.78 to ₹10 per student per day.
  • West Bengal: Pilot project initiated to provide ISKCON-supplied satvik meals alongside egg distribution via self-help groups (SHGs).

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

7/10

U.S. legislation on Russian oil tariffs

  • The U.S. Senate voted 86-12 to invoke a cloture motion to advance the 'Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026'.
  • Cloture is a Senate procedure used to set a time limit for debate and hasten a final vote on legislation.

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

6/10

Sheikh Hasina's return to Bangladesh

  • Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, was ousted in August 2024 following a student-led uprising.
  • The 15-year tenure of the former administration ended amidst civil unrest, with UN reports citing up to 1,400 deaths during the crackdown.

1 min · 2 questions · 0 prelims · 7-day story

6/10

Parliamentary panel on coal washery infrastructure

  • The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel identified high-ash content in domestic coal as a significant challenge.
  • The committee recommended prioritizing coal beneficiation to improve the quality of coal supply.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

IRDAI reforms and policyholder fund

  • IRDAI has approved the Policyholders' Education and Protection Fund (PEPF) regulations to serve as a dedicated institutional mechanism.
  • The PEPF aims to promote insurance awareness, enhance literacy, strengthen grievance redressal, and facilitate the recovery of unclaimed insurance amounts.

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

6/10

HYDRAA anti-encroachment operations in Hyderabad

  • HYDRAA (Hyderabad Disaster Response and Asset Protection Agency) was established two years ago via executive order.
  • Mandate: Asset protection, disaster management, and logistical support for government departments.

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

6/10

Bombay HC quashes externment of SDPI functionaries

  • The Bombay High Court quashed an externment order issued by Mumbai Police against two individuals.
  • Externment is a legal mechanism that bans or expels an individual from a specific locality or district.

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

6/10

Allahabad HC on police interference in marriages

  • Allahabad High Court Division Bench (Justices J.J. Munir and Tarun Saxena) ruled that police have no authority to investigate marriages between consenting adults.
  • The court quashed an FIR registered under Section 87 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) involving a couple who were both majors.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Supreme Court closure of coal block scam case against Manmohan Singh

  • The Supreme Court closed the coal block allocation scam case against former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
  • The court accepted two closure reports filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in 2014, which had previously granted a clean chit to the former Prime Minister.

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

6/10

Menstrual leave policy for Kerala bus conductors

  • The Kerala High Court has directed the State government to make a decision on the demand for paid menstrual leave for women conductors of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC).
  • The government has been given a three-month timeline to reach a decision on the implementation of such a policy.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

6/10

Delhi legislative agenda: Ease of doing business and service delivery

  • Delhi Monsoon Session scheduled for August 7-11, 2026.
  • Proposed legislation: Delhi Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2026, aimed at streamlining regulations and reducing compliance burdens.

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

5/10

Nepal tiger population survey

  • Nepal's tiger population increased by 20% over the last four years, reaching an estimated 429 individuals.
  • The survey covered 7,300 square kilometres of southern plains using 3,600 motion-sensitive cameras.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Virtual magnets in electric vehicles

  • Vimag Labs, a Bengaluru-based startup, is developing 'virtual magnets' for EV motors by replacing rare-earth permanent magnets with electromagnets.
  • The technology uses copper coils wound around a ferromagnetic core, with software controlling the current to generate magnetic fields.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Houthi rebels' Red Sea transit fees

  • Yemeni government officials have reported that Houthi rebels are planning to impose transit fees on commercial vessels navigating the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
  • The initiative is reportedly being developed with technical and administrative guidance from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).

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

5/10

Maruti Suzuki EV export performance

  • Maruti Suzuki India Ltd achieved a 97% share of total Indian electric vehicle (EV) exports in Q1 FY27.
  • The company exported 15,210 EVs during the Q1 FY27 period.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

SBI bond issuance

  • State Bank of India (SBI) raised ₹4,691 crore through Basel III compliant Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds.
  • The issuance is intended to part-fund the bank's growth strategy.

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

5/10

Garment exporters' tariff-rate quota request

  • Indian garment exporters are seeking a tariff-rate quota (TRQ) from the U.S. for apparel manufactured using U.S.-sourced cotton.
  • The request is based on the precedent set by countries like Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Malaysia, which currently receive exemptions from additional 10% U.S. tariffs on garments made with U.S. cotton.

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

5/10

China's AI development and global strategy

  • China is promoting its AI models as a 'global public good' by releasing open-weight models, contrasting with the U.S. approach of closed-source, proprietary models.
  • Open-weight models allow users to download, customize, and train models locally, ensuring data sovereignty for the user.

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

5/10

IACS and the history of Indian science

  • The Bengal Renaissance (18th-19th century) was a period of intellectual, social, and cultural reform that laid the foundations for modern India.
  • Mahendralal Sircar (1833-1904) was a key figure who advocated for scientific self-reliance during the colonial era.

1 min · 2 questions · 2 prelims

5/10

Letters to the editor on parliamentary discourse

  • Parliamentary discourse requires dignity, restraint, and respect to maintain the quality of democratic debate.
  • Reasoned arguments in Parliament are essential to strengthen public trust and avoid personal attacks.

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

5/10

Audio feed issues in Supreme Court

  • The Supreme Court of India live-streamed oral mentionings in the Chief Justice of India's court with the audio feed muted on a recent Friday.
  • The control room issued a notification stating the audio was stopped per direction in Court 1.

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

5/10

Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque dispute

  • The Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque complex is currently the subject of a legal dispute regarding access and usage rights.
  • The Supreme Court of India is overseeing the matter, with a Bench headed by the Chief Justice of India.

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

5/10

NEET-UG counselling reforms

  • The Union Health Ministry has introduced technology-enabled and student-centric reforms for NEET-UG 2026 counselling.
  • Introduction of a one-time physical reporting framework to reduce the need for repeated visits to institutions.

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

5/10

GJM delegation meeting with West Bengal CM

  • A delegation representing a regional group in the Darjeeling hills met with the West Bengal Chief Minister.
  • The delegation requested a permanent political solution for the region.

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

5/10

Sugar mill projects in Bihar

  • The Bihar government has announced a target of establishing 25 sugar mills across the state.
  • Foundation stones for two new sugar mills are scheduled to be laid at Sakri (Madhubani district) and Raiyam (Darbhanga district).

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

5/10

Yamuna rejuvenation and Delhi infrastructure

  • Delhi Jal Board (DJB) approved ₹4,500 crore for Yamuna rejuvenation projects.
  • Key infrastructure components: 15 new decentralised sewage treatment plants (DSTPs), expansion of sewer networks, and upgradation of existing STPs.

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

4/10

Earthquake in Japan

  • A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck southwestern Japan.
  • The event resulted in at least 18 confirmed fatalities, including one foreign national.

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

4/10

Ukraine strikes on Russian oil refineries

  • Ukrainian forces conducted long-range drone and missile strikes against two major Russian oil refineries located in the Perm region (1,500 km from the border) and Ryazan (400 km from the border).
  • The targeted refineries have a combined annual production capacity of approximately 220 million barrels of oil.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims · 16-day story

4/10

UN report on West Bank settler violence

  • The UN human rights office reports that settler violence and territorial annexation in the West Bank have reached an all-time high.
  • In July 2024, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a non-binding advisory opinion declaring Israel's decades-long occupation of Palestinian territory illegal.

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

4/10

LIC dividend payment to government

  • Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has paid a dividend of ₹12,207.25 crore to the Government of India.
  • The dividend payment was approved by shareholders during the annual general meeting held on July 27.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Adani Enterprises Q1 financial loss

  • Adani Enterprises Ltd (AEL) reported a consolidated net loss of ₹1,160 crore for the June quarter of FY27.
  • The loss is primarily attributed to a one-time settlement of $275 million (approx. ₹2,644 crore) with the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).

1 min · 1 questions · 2 prelims

4/10

Cognizant Q2 financial results

  • Cognizant Q2 net income fell to $636 million from $645 million year-on-year.
  • Q2 revenue increased by 4.5% to $5.48 billion.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Beriberi outbreak in Calcutta

  • An outbreak of Beriberi has been reported in Calcutta as of July 30.
  • Affected areas include Kidderpore and Shambazar districts.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Delhi HC order on Kala Hiran film teaser

  • The Delhi High Court passed an interim order directing the removal of the teaser and promotional content for the film 'Kala Hiran – The Battle For Legacy'.
  • The court held that the promotional material prima facie violated the personality rights of actor Salman Khan.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Inauguration of Department of Military Medicine

  • Union Defence Minister inaugurated the first Department of Military Medicine at the Command Hospital (Central Command) in Lucknow.
  • This is India’s first dedicated academic and operational department focused exclusively on military medicine.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Madhya Pradesh green gram procurement

  • Madhya Pradesh government increased green gram procurement limit from 25% to 60% of total farmer crop.
  • Procurement limit in districts like Narmadapuram, Sehore, and Harda is approximately 3 quintals per acre.

1 min · 2 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Opposition stance on Ram Temple embezzlement case

  • The Opposition bloc is seeking a parliamentary discussion regarding alleged financial irregularities and embezzlement of public donations intended for the Ayodhya Ram temple.
  • The Samajwadi Party has led protests in the Parliament House complex, alleging that only peripheral individuals have been held accountable for the reported scam while primary actors remain shielded.

1 min · 1 questions · 0 prelims · 28-day story

4/10

Indian seafarers' safety in the Black Sea

  • The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) reported 13 Indian seafarers are trapped on the commercial vessel MV AMIR1 in the Black Sea.
  • The total crew on board the vessel is 15, facing life-threatening conditions due to proximity to drone and missile attacks.

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

4/10

Corruption investigation into TASMAC and V. Senthilbalaji

  • The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC) has initiated a probe into alleged irregularities within the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC).
  • Allegations include manipulation of bar and transport tenders, cartelisation, and revenue loss between 2021 and 2025.

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

4/10

Legal action against T.G. Mohandas for inflammatory remarks

  • Thiruvananthapuram City Cyber police registered a case against an individual for inflammatory remarks made in a YouTube video.
  • The remarks included hypothetical statements regarding the use of lethal force against protesters and derogatory comments about women participating in protests.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Sexual harassment case against trainee IPS officer

  • Trainee IPS officer Uday Krishna Reddy arrested by Hyderabad City Police's Women's Safety Wing.
  • Case involves allegations of sexual harassment.

1 min · 1 questions · 1 prelims

4/10

Kanwar Yatra security and sanitation measures

  • Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has ordered the closure of unauthorised meat shops along Kanwar Yatra routes.
  • Administrative measures include the removal of encroachments and the establishment of 308 camps across the capital.

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

4/10

U.S.-Iran military hostilities in West Asia

  • Renewed military hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have escalated following a brief pause in conflict that began on February 28.
  • Iran's Revolutionary Guard Aerospace Force launched ballistic missiles targeting the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base and U.S. Central Command headquarters in Jordan.

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

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