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Current Affairs — Sunday, 5 July 2026
Daily current affairs for UPSC on Sunday, 5 July 2026, with Prelims facts, Mains themes, and a quiz to test yourself.
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Mains themes
- The release of funds under VB-G-RAM-G indicates the government's strategy for rural job creation, significant for exam topics related to employment and social security.
- This initiative is crucial as it aligns with India's development goals by leveraging the youth demographic.
- The adoption of the Sankalp Patra aligns with India's goal of a future-ready legal system, essential for effective governance and economic growth.
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan Releases First Installment of ₹25,863 Crore to States for VB-G-RAM-GFirst Installment of ₹25,863 Crore Released for VB-G-RAM-G ImplementationPIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- MY Bharat – Where Digital India Meets Young IndiaEmpowering Youth through MY Bharat InitiativePIB - PIB · GS1 - 5 Jul 2026
- Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026 organised by Ministry of Law & Justice concludes at Mount AbuReforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026 ConcludesPIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- DRI seizes over 1 lakh bottles of Codeine-based cough syrup in two separate operations in Tripura and West Bengal; one person arrestedDRI's significant seizure of Codeine cough syrup in Tripura and West BengalPIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- Government secures future of nearly 65,000 erstwhile Ordnance Factory employees through redeployment into Regular Government Service: Dr. Jitendra SinghGovernment secures future of 65,000 Ordnance Factory employees.PIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- India to Chair UNCTAD's Ninth Session of Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Consumer ProtectionIndia to Lead UNCTAD Session on Consumer ProtectionPIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- ICMR wins Gold at National Awards for e-Governance 2026ICMR's e-Governance Initiative Recognized with Gold AwardPIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- India to host BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting on 6–7 July 2026 in GuwahatiIndia to Host BRICS Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting in 2026PIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- India to Host BRICS Women Working Group Meeting in Kochi from 6-7 July 2026Kochi to host BRICS Women Working Group meeting in July 2026PIB - PIB · GS1 - 5 Jul 2026
- Ministry of Law and Justice Concludes ‘Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026’; Releases Sankalp Patra to Advance Legal and Legislative ReformsLegal and Legislative Reforms in India: ‘Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026’ ConcludesPIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah and Minister for Coal and Mines Shri G. Kishan Reddy reviewed situation of illegal coal mining and coal theftReview of Illegal Coal Mining and Theft in IndiaPIB - PIB · GS3 - 5 Jul 2026
- LOKAYAN 2026 - INS SUDARSHINI ARRIVES IN NEW YORK FOR SAIL4TH 250 CELEBRATIONSINS Sudarshini Reaches New York for Sail4th 250 CelebrationsPIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- Ministry of Culture to Organise a Special Commemorative Programme on the 125th Birth Anniversary of Bharat Kesari Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kolkata tomorrowCommemoration of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee's 125th Birth AnniversaryPIB - PIB · GS1 - 5 Jul 2026
- MSDE Extends Registration Deadline for Navachar Mantra to 15 July 2026Deadline Extended for Navachar Mantra RegistrationPIB - PIB · GS3 - 5 Jul 2026
- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah to lay the Foundation Stone and Inaugurate Several Key Initiatives at the 5th Foundation Day Ceremony of the Ministry of Cooperation in New Delhi TomorrowFoundation Stone Laid for Cooperative InitiativesPIB - PIB · GS1 - 5 Jul 2026
- INDIAN NAVAL SHIPS CONCLUDE SUCCESSFUL VISIT TO SINGAPOREIndian Navy's Port Call Enhances Maritime Ties with SingaporePIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- Senior Officers of the Ministry of Rural Development to Visit to Karnataka for Review of Rural Development Programmes including lunch of Viksit Bharat-GRAMGReview of Rural Development Programmes in KarnatakaPIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- Ethanol Blending in IndiaA Comprehensive Overview of India's Ethanol Blending InitiativesPIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya leads nationwide 80th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle celebrating 100 years of Sri Sathya SaiFit India Sundays Promotes Community Fitness Across IndiaPIB - PIB · GS2 - 5 Jul 2026
- Prime Minister condoles passing of Pandavani singer Tijan Bai jiTribute to Renowned Pandavani Artist Tijan Bai jiPIB - PIB · GS1 - 5 Jul 2026
- Prime Minister pays tribute to Shri Ram Vilas Paswan jiTributes Paid on the Birth Anniversary of Ram Vilas PaswanPIB - PIB · GS1 - 5 Jul 2026