Daily briefing
Current Affairs — 7 July 2026
The day's source-attributed current affairs for UPSC, organized for fast revision.
Articles from 7 July 2026
- The Right to Walk as a fundamental right: Supreme Court’s recognition and the cultural idea of walkingSupreme Court recognizes the Right to Walk as fundamentalRead analysis →
- Court refuses to ‘short-circuit’ procedure, declines plea on Prophet Muhammed remarksSupreme Court upholds procedural hierarchy in Prophet Muhammed remarks case.Read analysis →
- Can Bar Associations refuse to represent an accused?Understanding Bar Associations’ Role in Legal RepresentationRead analysis →
- Jindal, ArcelorMittal, Apollo Med-Skills among partners who come forward to Anchor ₹ 1,237.58 Crore ITI Transformation as PM-SETU Goes Nationwide Across Odisha, Gujarat and TelanganaMajor ITI Transformation Initiative Launched NationwideRead analysis →
- AI governance and a voice for the Global South: Between dependency and leadershipAI Governance and Global South LeadershipRead analysis →
- In India, voting cannot remain merely a statutory rightThe Right to Vote: A Constitutional PerspectiveRead analysis →
- T.N. CM opposes amendment to National Food Security ActT.N. CM cautions against changes to food security provisions.Read analysis →
- Revathy and Padmapriya resign from AMMA, citing patriarchy and power politics after Hema Committee discourseRevathy and Padmapriya leave AMMA over accountability issues.Read analysis →
- Why FDA nod for vepdegestrant is a major shift in cancer therapyFDA Approves Vepdegestrant for Advanced Breast CancerRead analysis →
- 21 killed in Russian missile and drone attacks on UkraineRussian Missile and Drone Strikes on UkraineRead analysis →
- China test-fires ‘strategic’ missile in the Pacific, raises regional concernsChina's missile test raises concerns in the Pacific regionRead analysis →
- Will record FPI Indian bond flows be sustainable?Analyzing Recent FPI Inflows in India's Bond MarketRead analysis →
- El Nino set to dent India’s wind, hydropower output; coal may fill the gapEl Niño's Impact on India's Energy SectorRead analysis →
- Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record casteCensus 2027 pre-test includes caste enumeration.Read analysis →
- Jaishankar gearing up to lead India’s campaign for non-permanent seat at UN Security CouncilIndia's Campaign for the UN Security Council Seat BeginsRead analysis →
- Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?Impact of El Niño on India's EconomyRead analysis →
- 31,789 illegal settlers deported in 40 years: Assam CMAssam CM reveals deportation figures of illegal immigrants.Read analysis →
- Prime Minister’s Office holds a high level review meeting to review possible impact of El Nino on various sectors and preparedness measuresHigh-level review meeting on El Nino impact and preparednessRead analysis →
- India & Rwanda agree to expand bilateral defence partnership during 2nd JDCC meeting in New DelhiStrengthening India-Rwanda Defence TiesRead analysis →
- Kamarajar Port Becomes India's Second Major Port with 18-Metre Draft Capability, Boosting India’s Maritime CompetitivenessKamarajar Port Achieves 18-Metre Draft CapabilityRead analysis →
- Olectra Greentech Limited, Montra Electric (TI Clean Mobility Private Limited) also join the Government of India scheme to provide discount for the replacement of old trucks and buses in Delhi-NCRGovernment scheme encourages truck and bus replacement in Delhi-NCRRead analysis →
- Union Tribal Affairs Minister Shri Jual Oram Launches TribeX – A Digital Learning Platform for Tribal Arts, Culture and Traditional KnowledgeLaunch of TribeX: A Digital Learning Platform for Tribal KnowledgeRead analysis →
- National Academic Depository (NAD)Understanding the National Academic Depository (NAD)Read analysis →
- Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh to Inaugurate ‘Indie Haat 2026’ on 13 July 2026Indie Haat 2026 to Celebrate India's Handloom HeritageRead analysis →
- Union Ministry of Education Releases Report on Performance Grading Index 2.0 for States/UTs (PGI-S) and Performance Grading Index for Districts (PGI-D) for 2025-26Release of Performance Grading Index Reports for EducationRead analysis →
- The Union Ministry of Education Releases the Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in IndiaUDISE+ 2025-26 Report Unveils Key Developments in Indian School EducationRead analysis →
- Large-Scale Infrastructure Expansion Opens up Opportunities for Budding EngineersNHAI Initiates Programs to Boost Engineering CareersRead analysis →
- Over 1.10 lakh beneficiaries covered under SEED components with focus on education, livelihood and healthcare initiatives; Rs.53.06 Crores released for implementation during 2025-26Implementation of SEED Scheme for DNTs targets education and livelihood enhancementRead analysis →
- India-Indonesia Joint Statement on the State Visit by Prime Minister of India to IndonesiaPrime Minister Modi's State Visit to Indonesia: Key Agreements and ImplicationsRead analysis →
- Union Home and Cooperation Minister Shri Amit Shah inaugurated the Mission 70 Lakh Plantation Campaign and launched and laid the foundation stone for various development projects of the Delhi Government in New Delhi.Amit Shah inaugurates Mission 70 Lakh Plantation Campaign in Delhi.Read analysis →