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Current Affairs — Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Daily current affairs for UPSC on Wednesday, 1 July 2026, with Prelims facts, Mains themes, and a quiz to test yourself.
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Mains themes
- Examine how the Digital India initiative has transformed governance and public service delivery in India.
- The government's response to natural disasters, including resource mobilization and community involvement, is critical for UPSC Civil Services Exam preparation, especially in topics related to crisis management and rural development.
- The implementation of the VB-G RAM G Act significantly affects rural employment dynamics and offers a comparative framework for existing policies like MGNREGA.
- 11 Years of Digital India: Better Healthcare & Digital Markets Making Lives EasierTransforming Lives Through Digital InfrastructurePIB - PIB · Digital India - 1 Jul 2026
- Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Along with Kiren Rijiju and CM Pema Khandu, Conducts Aerial and Ground Survey of Flood-Hit Arunachal PradeshAssessment of Flood Damage in Arunachal PradeshPIB - PIB · Flood Management - 1 Jul 2026
- VB-G RAM G Act comes into force across the country from today; “A historic day for rural India”: Shivraj Singh ChouhanVB-G RAM G Act comes into effect, ensuring guaranteed employment in rural areas.PIB - PIB · Employment - 1 Jul 2026
- India & Malaysia review entire spectrum of bilateral military cooperation during 12th Sub Committee Meeting in New DelhiIndia and Malaysia Enhance Military Cooperation in New DelhiPIB - PIB · India - 1 Jul 2026
- Union Education Minister holds discussions with the Ministers for Higher Education and School Education of West BengalUnion Education Minister engages with West Bengal counterparts to enhance education reforms.PIB - PIB · Education - 1 Jul 2026
- Shri Anupam Misra takes over as Chairman & Managing Director of Hindustan Copper LimitedAnupam Misra appointed as CMD of Hindustan Copper LimitedPIB - PIB · UPSC - 1 Jul 2026
- India Achieves Major Milestone with Approval of Country’s First PinS Instrument Approach Procedure for Helicopter OperationsFirst Private PinS Instrument Approach Procedure Approved for Helicopters in IndiaPIB - PIB · Aviation - 1 Jul 2026
- AIR MARSHAL PV SHIVANAND TAKING OVER COMMAND OF SOUTH WESTERN AIR COMMANDAir Marshal PV Shivanand Takes Command of SWACPIB - PIB · Defence - 1 Jul 2026
- India, EU Advance Cooperation on Sustainable Ship Recycling; Three Indian Yards Ready for EU RecognitionIndia and EU Foster Sustainable Ship Recycling CooperationPIB - PIB · India-EU Relations - 1 Jul 2026
- AIR MARSHAL JASVIR SINGH MANN ASSUMES COMMAND AS AIR OFFICER COMMANDING-IN-CHIEF, SOUTHERN AIR COMMAND ON 01 JUL 2026Air Marshal Mann Takes Command of Southern Air CommandPIB - PIB · Defence - 1 Jul 2026
- Vice-President Addresses 78th Chartered Accountants Day Celebrations of ICAIVice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan Highlights Role of Chartered AccountantsPIB - PIB · Chartered Accountants - 1 Jul 2026
- Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Along with Kiren Rijiju and CM Pema Khandu, Conducts Aerial and Ground Survey of Flood-Hit Arunachal PradeshUnion Minister Visits Flood-Hit Arunachal Pradesh for Damage AssessmentPIB - PIB · Disaster Management - 1 Jul 2026
- Akashvani Launches ‘Swar Prerna Veethika’ as Part of Its 90-Year CelebrationsAkashvani Unveils ‘Swar Prerna Veethika’ in 90-Year Celebration.PIB - PIB · Culture - 1 Jul 2026
- CCI approves acquisition of 100% shareholding of Royal Challengers Sports Pvt Ltd. by a consortium comprising Big Banyan Holdings, Bolt IPL Holdings, Times Internet, Times Cricket, ICQ Opportunities, Asia Investment Topco II and othersCCI approves complete acquisition of Royal Challengers SportsPIB - PIB · Competition - 1 Jul 2026
- CCI approves acquisition of certain shares in Krazybee Services and Finnovation Tech Solutions Private Ltd. by Mars Equity Dragon Fund VCCCCI approves Mars Equity's acquisition of financial tech firmsPIB - PIB · CCI - 1 Jul 2026
- CCI approves the proposed combination involving acquisition of certain shareholding in Nippon Life India AIF Management Limited by DWS Group GmbH & Co. KGaACCI approves DWS Group's acquisition in Nippon Life India AIF Management.PIB - PIB · Competition Commission of India - 1 Jul 2026
- Union Health Minister Shri J. P. Nadda Chairs High-Level Review Meeting on Dengue Preparedness in DelhiHigh-Level Meeting on Dengue Preparedness in DelhiPIB - PIB · Health - 1 Jul 2026
- Union Health Minister chairs review meeting of the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan with the Delhi GovernmentReview Meeting on TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Held in DelhiPIB - PIB · Health - 1 Jul 2026
- INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS TARKASH AND IKSHAK CONCLUDE PORT CALL AT PORT VICTORIA, SEYCHELLESIndian Naval Ships Engage in Seychelles' CelebrationsPIB - PIB · Indian Navy - 1 Jul 2026
- CGST Delhi South observes GST Pakhwada 2026 with stakeholder outreach and recognition of excellenceCGST Delhi South Launches GST Pakhwada 2026 InitiativesPIB - PIB · CGST - 1 Jul 2026
- DRI busts cross-border gold smuggling racket in West Bengal; 24 kg foreign-origin gold worth ₹34 crore seized, seven heldDRI dismantles gold smuggling syndicate in West BengalPIB - PIB · DRI - 1 Jul 2026
- Applications Open for Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026Bharat Life Sciences Award 2026 Applications OpenPIB - PIB · Bharat Life Sciences Award - 1 Jul 2026
- Temjen Imna Along, Nagaland Minister Call on DrJitendra Singh; discusses a roadmap for expanding lavender related Agri-entrepreneurship in the State of NagalandNagaland Advances Lavender Farming for Agri-EntrepreneurshipPIB - PIB · Agricultural Policy - 1 Jul 2026
- Dr. Jitendra Singh Inaugurates Revamped 52nd Advanced Professional Programme in Public Administration (APPPA) at IIPA; Calls for continuous revamping of teaching curriculum with faculty diversity, institutional collaboration, interactive learning and content updateInauguration of the revamped APPPA at IIPAPIB - PIB · Public Administration - 1 Jul 2026
- MoU signed between ICAR and the Agriculture Department of Seychelles during Prime Minister's visitStrengthening Agricultural Cooperation between India and SeychellesPIB - PIB · ICAR - 1 Jul 2026
- NHAI Successfully Launches Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System at Manoharpura Toll Plaza on the Delhi-Jaipur Section of NH-48Launch of Multi-Lane Free Flow Tolling System in RajasthanPIB - PIB · NHAI - 1 Jul 2026
- Union Health Ministry Invites Stakeholder and Public Comments on Revised Draft National Pharmacy Commission Bill, 2026Public Comments Invited on the Revised Draft Pharmacy Commission BillPIB - PIB · Health - 1 Jul 2026
- Indian Railways Approves ₹226 Crore Electronic Interlocking Project for 13 Stations of Raipur Division in SECRIndian Railways Modernizes Signalling in Raipur DivisionPIB - PIB · Railways - 1 Jul 2026
- DRI busts illicit gold facility in pan-India operations; 9 kg smuggled gold, 42 kg silver, and forex worth ₹8.5 crore seizedDRI targets gold smuggling operations across IndiaPIB - PIB · Gold Smuggling - 1 Jul 2026
- AI studies 100 years of Sun images to track bright solar regions from the Kodaikanal Solar ObservatoryAI Enhances Solar Activity Studies Using Historical DataPIB - PIB · AI - 1 Jul 2026
- TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across Jaunti, Kanjhawala, Bawana, Bakoli, Alipur, Rohini, Karala, Shastri Park, Burari, Shalimar Bagh, Mukherjee Nagar, Wazirabad, Ashok Nagar, Paschim Vihar and Janakpuri etc. in North Delhi and nearby areasTRAI's Evaluation of Mobile Network Quality in North DelhiPIB - PIB · TRAI - 1 Jul 2026
- First Vande Mataram Camp Concludes in Brainware University, KolkataVande Mataram Camp Promotes Youth Leadership in KolkataPIB - PIB · Vande Mataram - 1 Jul 2026
- High Level Committee on Demographic Changes calls on Union Home Minister Shri Amit ShahHigh-Level Committee on Demographic Changes Meets Home MinisterPIB - PIB · High-Level Committee - 1 Jul 2026
- Cabinet approves the construction of 4/6 lane Access-Controlled Kanpur-Kabrai section of NH-34 in Uttar Pradesh on BOT (Toll) Mode at total Capital Cost of Rs.7145.14 croreCabinet approves Kanpur-Kabrai highway project worth Rs.7145.14 crorePIB - PIB · Infrastructure - 1 Jul 2026
- Cabinet approves Construction of 6 Lane Road Tunnel For NH-148AE connecting Dwarka Expressway (NH 248 BB) with Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj in Delhi with a Total Project Length of 8.1 Km worth Rs. 6969.67 crore on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) under NH (O) schemeDelhi's New Road Tunnel Project ApprovedPIB - PIB · Infrastructure - 1 Jul 2026
- Cabinet approves the construction of 4/6 lane Access-Controlled Kanpur-Kabrai section of NH-34 in Uttar Pradesh on BOT (Toll) Mode at total Capital Cost of Rs.7145.14 croreCabinet approves construction of Kanpur-Kabrai highway in Uttar PradeshPIB - PIB · Infrastructure - 1 Jul 2026
- Cabinet approves Construction of 6 Lane Road Tunnel For NH-148AE connecting Dwarka Expressway (NH 248 BB) with Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj in Delhi with a Total Project Length of 8.1 Km worth Rs. 6969.67 crore on Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM) under NH (O) schemeApproval of 6-Lane Tunnel Between Dwarka Expressway and Vasant KunjPIB - PIB · Infrastructure - 1 Jul 2026
- LIEUTENANT GENERAL MOHIT MALHOTRA, ASSUMES COMMAND OF JAIPUR BASED SOUTH WESTERN COMMANDLieutenant General Mohit Malhotra Takes Command of South Western CommandPIB - PIB · Defence - 1 Jul 2026
- GAGAN: Navigating India’s Skies with PrecisionGAGAN: India’s Satellite Navigation SystemPIB - PIB · GAGAN - 1 Jul 2026
- Union Minister Shri Chirag Paswan Inaugurates MoFPI-Supported Common Incubation Center at VNMKV, Parbhani to Boost Food Processing and EntrepreneurshipInauguration of Common Incubation Center at VNMKVPIB - PIB · Food Processing - 1 Jul 2026
- LT GEN SANDEEP JAIN ASSUMES APPOINTMENT OF VICE CHIEF OF THE ARMY STAFFLt Gen Sandeep Jain Appointed Vice Chief of the Army StaffPIB - PIB · Defence - 1 Jul 2026
- PRESIDENT OF INDIA GRACES FIRST CONVOCATION CEREMONY OF THE CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF ANDHRA PRADESHFirst Convocation of Central University of Andhra PradeshPIB - PIB · Education - 1 Jul 2026
- Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes over as CISCAir Marshal Tejinder Singh assumes role as CISC.PIB - PIB · Defence - 1 Jul 2026
- AIR MARSHAL ASHUTOSH DIXIT PVSM AVSM VM VSM TAKES OVER AS VICE CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF INDIAN AIR FORCEAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as Vice Chief of Air StaffPIB - PIB · Defence - 1 Jul 2026
- TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across in Udupi District, Karnataka LSAAssessment of Mobile Network Quality in Udupi District, KarnatakaPIB - PIB · Telecommunications - 1 Jul 2026
- Union Minister for Finance & Corporate Affairs Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on official 4-day visit to FranceUnion Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Official Visit to FrancePIB - PIB · Finance - 1 Jul 2026
- MECON Achieves Miniratna Category-I Status with Net Worth Surpassing ₹535 CroreMECON Receives Miniratna Category-I StatusPIB - PIB · MECON - 1 Jul 2026
- Prime Minister greets CA fraternity on Chartered Accountants' DayPrime Minister Modi's Greetings on Chartered Accountants' DayPIB - PIB · Chartered Accountants' Day - 1 Jul 2026
- TRAI Assesses Mobile Network Quality Across in Satara District and Highway Drive from Pune to Satara, Maharashtra LSATRAI Mobile Network Assessment in Satara DistrictPIB - PIB · TRAI - 1 Jul 2026
- Prime Minister greets doctors on National Doctors' DayPrime Minister Modi Celebrates National Doctors' DayPIB - PIB · Healthcare - 1 Jul 2026
- Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam emphasizing on discipline and control over mind to achieve ultimate goalPrime Minister emphasizes discipline through Sanskrit wisdom.PIB - PIB · Digital India - 1 Jul 2026
- eSARAS: Expanding Markets, Empowering Rural WomenEmpowering Women Through Digital SalesPIB - PIB · eSARAS - 1 Jul 2026
- Prime Minister marks 11 years of Digital India; says initiative has transformed governance, empowered citizens and strengthened the foundation of a Viksit Bharat11 Years of Digital India Initiative: Transforming Governance and Empowering CitizensPIB - PIB · Digital Governance - 1 Jul 2026
- Prime Minister condoles passing of Smt. Vijaya Mehta JiPrime Minister Modi mourns Smt. Vijaya Mehta's passing.PIB - PIB · Vijaya Mehta - 1 Jul 2026
- SHE-LEAPS: Digital Empowerment for Lakhpati DidisDigital Empowerment for Rural Women EntrepreneursPIB - PIB · SHE-LEAPS - 1 Jul 2026
- Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan reaches Arunachal Pradesh; aerial survey deferred due to bad weather, to spend Tuesday among flood-affected families after conducting aerial reviewUnion Minister Chouhan assesses flood impact in Arunachal Pradesh.PIB - PIB · Flood Management - 1 Jul 2026
- CCI approves proposed combination involving acquisition of shareholding of seven SPVs by Anantam Highways Trust (InvIT) and issuance of the units of InvIT to Build India Infrastructure Fund (BIIF), Dilip Buildcon and DBL InfraventuresCCI grants approval for Anantam Highways Trust acquisitionPIB - PIB · CCI - 1 Jul 2026