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Current Affairs — Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Daily current affairs for UPSC on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, with Prelims facts, Mains themes, and a quiz to test yourself.

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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 fundamentalThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
Court refuses to ‘short-circuit’ procedure, declines plea on Prophet Muhammed remarksSupreme Court upholds procedural hierarchy in Prophet Muhammed remarks case.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Can Bar Associations refuse to represent an accused?Understanding Bar Associations’ Role in Legal RepresentationThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
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 NationwidePIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
AI governance and a voice for the Global South: Between dependency and leadershipAI Governance and Global South LeadershipThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
In India, voting cannot remain merely a statutory rightThe Right to Vote: A Constitutional PerspectiveThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
T.N. CM opposes amendment to National Food Security ActT.N. CM cautions against changes to food security provisions.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Revathy and Padmapriya resign from AMMA, citing patriarchy and power politics after Hema Committee discourseRevathy and Padmapriya leave AMMA over accountability issues.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
Why FDA nod for vepdegestrant is a major shift in cancer therapyFDA Approves Vepdegestrant for Advanced Breast CancerThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
21 killed in Russian missile and drone attacks on UkraineRussian Missile and Drone Strikes on UkraineThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
China test-fires ‘strategic’ missile in the Pacific, raises regional concernsChina's missile test raises concerns in the Pacific regionThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Will record FPI Indian bond flows be sustainable?Analyzing Recent FPI Inflows in India's Bond MarketThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
El Nino set to dent India’s wind, hydropower output; coal may fill the gapEl Niño's Impact on India's Energy SectorThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
Test run for 2nd phase of Census has ‘open column’ to record casteCensus 2027 pre-test includes caste enumeration.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
Jaishankar gearing up to lead India’s campaign for non-permanent seat at UN Security CouncilIndia's Campaign for the UN Security Council Seat BeginsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Will El Niño weaken India’s economy?Impact of El Niño on India's EconomyThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
31,789 illegal settlers deported in 40 years: Assam CMAssam CM reveals deportation figures of illegal immigrants.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
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 preparednessPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
India & Rwanda agree to expand bilateral defence partnership during 2nd JDCC meeting in New DelhiStrengthening India-Rwanda Defence TiesPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Kamarajar Port Becomes India's Second Major Port with 18-Metre Draft Capability, Boosting India’s Maritime CompetitivenessKamarajar Port Achieves 18-Metre Draft CapabilityPIB - PIB · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
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-NCRPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
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 KnowledgePIB - PIB · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
National Academic Depository (NAD)Understanding the National Academic Depository (NAD)PIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Union Textiles Minister Shri Giriraj Singh to Inaugurate ‘Indie Haat 2026’ on 13 July 2026Indie Haat 2026 to Celebrate India's Handloom HeritagePIB - PIB · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
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 EducationPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
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 EducationPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Large-Scale Infrastructure Expansion Opens up Opportunities for Budding EngineersNHAI Initiates Programs to Boost Engineering CareersPIB - PIB · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
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 enhancementPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
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 ImplicationsPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
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.PIB - PIB · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
Indian Contingent to Showcase Sustainable Jute Apparel at Commonwealth Games 2026India's Sustainable Jute Apparel for Commonwealth Games 2026PIB - PIB · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
NHRC, India to hear online 86 cases of alleged bonded labour in Haryana brick kilns on 9th July 2026NHRC to address bonded labour cases in Haryana on 9th July 2026PIB - PIB · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
Researchers show optical properties of metals can be tuned opening new route to programmable nanophotonic devicesResearchers tune metal's optical properties through strain.PIB - PIB · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
Release of Report of the Technical Advisory Committee on Compilation of the Index of Services Production (ISP) with Base Year 2024-25Launch of the Index of Services Production FrameworkPIB - PIB · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda chairs high level meeting with Ministries of Youth Affairs & Sports, Labour & Employment, and Defence to strengthen support for TB Mukt Bharat AbhiyaanInter-ministerial meeting to enhance TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan implementation.PIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Union Health Minister Shri J. P. Nadda Virtually Reviews Implementation of Key Health Programmes in Kerala with State Health Minister Shri. K. MuraleedharanUnion Health Minister Reviews Kerala's Health ProgrammesPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
ECLGS 5.0 Crosses 4.11 Lakh Guarantees with guaranteed amount reaching over ₹1.55 Lakh CroreECLGS 5.0 Surpasses 4.11 Lakh GuaranteesPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi announces that IIM Bangalore will establish its campus in Indonesia; Says the campus will greatly benefit the youth across the ASEAN regionIIM Bangalore to establish campus in Indonesia for ASEAN youth.PIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
English Translation of Prime Minister’s Press Statement during the Joint Press Statement with the President of IndonesiaPrime Minister's Visit to IndonesiaPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Mizoram’s Natural History Museum notified as India’s 21st Designated Repository under Biological Diversity Act, 2002Mizoram’s Natural History Museum designated as a bio-repository for biodiversity.PIB - PIB · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
Bad for both: Russia and Ukraine should end the war through mutual concessions and negotiationsNegotiating Peace: The Path Toward Stability in Ukraine and RussiaThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Falling behind: Urban failures magnified by climate and governance gaps in Mumbai’s monsoon resilienceAssessing Mumbai's Urban Flooding Risks Amid Climate ChallengesThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
India’s ‘worrisome three’: injury concerns around Hardik, Nitish and Harshit ahead of ODI World Cup planningInjury concerns impact India's ODI World Cup preparations.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
Irresistible underdog victories: tennis, cricket results and the appeal of ‘Goliath’ upsetsThe Dynamics of Underdog Victories in SportsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
Hamas will dissolve governing body in Gaza: group officialHamas dissolves governing body in Gaza for civilian governanceThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Tehran’s decision to invite PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti conveys a subtle messageIran's Invitation to Mehbooba Mufti Holds Political ImplicationsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
New chiefs appointed to BPRD, NCRB, and SVPNPAKey appointments in Indian policing institutionsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Cooperative life insurance firm to be set up soon: ShahLaunch of Cooperative Life Insurance Company AnnouncedThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
E-rickshaw battery “hacks” and Bluetooth BMS vulnerabilitiesExamining vulnerabilities in e-rickshaw battery management systemsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
India-Japan summit and the changing U.S. Indo-Pacific posture: implications for the Quad’s futureImpacts of the India-Japan summit on the Quad's future amid U.S. shiftsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Uncertain course of the Quad: analysts warn it may weaken without consistent security prioritisationQuad's Future Hangs in Balance Amid Global ShiftsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Prime Minister’s translation of address at Community Event in Indonesia: India-Indonesia ties, trust, and economic/social initiativesStrengthening India-Indonesia relations through cultural and economic initiativesPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
India and Costa Rica hold the First Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO) MeetingIndia and Costa Rica strengthen trade ties through JETCO.PIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Prime Minister addresses the Indian diaspora in JakartaPrime Minister Modi's Address to the Indian Community in JakartaPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Railway Minister Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw Meets Shri Khatu Shyam Ji Temple Delegation From RajasthanRailway Minister Addresses Khatu Shyam Ji Temple DelegationPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
A historic agreement was reached in the presence of Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah on the settlement of pending payment issues among the Narmada Award beneficiary States of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya PradeshSettlement of Pending Payments Among Narmada Award StatesPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
English translation of Prime Minister’s Address to the Parliament of IndonesiaPrime Minister's Address to the Parliament of IndonesiaPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs Felicitates Winners of the 17th National Youth Parliament Competition, 2024-25 for Universities and CollegesMinistry of Parliamentary Affairs Awards Leading Universities in Youth Parliament CompetitionPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes (TRIs) begins in Bhubaneswar, OdishaStrengthening Tribal Research Institutes in IndiaPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
From Playrooms to Global Markets: India's Toy Story at Toy Biz 2026India's Toy Industry Expands at Toy Biz 2026PIB - PIB · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
CCI approves acquisition of certain shareholding in Sorting Hat Technologies and its merger with and into upGrad Education Pvt LtdCCI approves acquisition of Sorting Hat Technologies by upGrad EducationPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
CCI approves merger of 51 Malabar Group’s companies with and into Malabar Gold and Diamonds LtdCCI approves merger of Malabar Group's companies.PIB - PIB · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
INDIA'S CIVILISATIONAL VALUES CONTINUE TO GUIDE HUMANITY: LOK SABHA SPEAKERGuidance from Indian Civilisation in Contemporary SocietyPIB - PIB · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
Strengthening India's Toy EcosystemEnhancing India's Toy Industry through Innovation and PolicyPIB - PIB · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
Government Extends Additional NPS Investment Choices to Employees of Central Autonomous Bodies (CABs)Government Extends NPS Options to Central Autonomous Bodies EmployeesPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bhajan Lal Sharma Discuss Roadmap for Accelerating Rural Transformation in RajasthanDiscussion on Rural Transformation Strategies in RajasthanPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Prime Minister addresses the Parliament of IndonesiaPrime Minister Modi addresses Indonesian ParliamentPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Vice-President Briefed on Mission for Cotton Productivity (Kapas Kanti)Mission for Enhanced Cotton Productivity LaunchedPIB - PIB · GS3 - 7 Jul 2026
Prime Minister conferred ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia,’ the highest civilian award of the nation, by the President of IndonesiaPM Modi Receives Indonesia’s Highest Civilian AwardPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Prime Minister holds official talks with President of IndonesiaPM Modi and President Prabowo Discuss Strategic PartnershipPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
India to Host 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Nagpur on 11th and 12th July 2026India to Host Key BRICS Transport Meeting in 2026PIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
APEDA Facilitates Commercial Export of Amrapali Mangoes from Jharkhand to DubaiJharkhand's Amrapali mangoes exported to Dubai.PIB - PIB · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
PRESIDENT OF INDIA UNVEILS THE TROPHIES OF DURAND CUP TOURNAMENTUnveiling of Durand Cup Trophies by President Droupadi MurmuPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
List of Outcomes: Prime Minister’s visit to IndonesiaOutcomes from the Prime Minister's Indonesia VisitPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
India to Host BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting in Kochi from 8-9 July 2026BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting Scheduled for July 2026PIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Prime Minister shares Sanskrit Subhashitam highlighting the virtues of humility and selfless servicePrime Minister emphasizes humility and selfless service through Sanskrit teachingsPIB - PIB · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026
Union Public Service Commission announces Recruitment Results for the month of May, 2026UPSC May 2026 Recruitment Results AnnouncedPIB - PIB · GS2 - 7 Jul 2026
Vice President pays floral tributes to eminent social reformer Rettamalai Srinivasan on his birth anniversaryVice President honors Rettamalai Srinivasan's legacy on his birth anniversaryPIB - PIB · GS1 - 7 Jul 2026