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Current Affairs — Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Daily current affairs for UPSC on Wednesday, 8 July 2026, with Prelims facts, Mains themes, and a quiz to test yourself.
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- Independence of the Bar is crucial for preservation of rule of law: Supreme CourtSupreme Court underlines Bar's independence for rule of law.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Ministry of Coal invites applications under ₹37,500 crore scheme for surface coal/lignite gasification projectsApplications invited for ₹37,500 crore coal gasification schemePIB - PIB · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- Bhubaneswar Declaration adopted as National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes concludesBhubaneswar Declaration for Tribal Research Institutes AdoptedPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan expands nationwide, reaching 29.24 crore individuals including youth and womenNasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan reaches 29.24 crore individualsPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Poshan Tracker: Technology-driven nutrition governance under POSHAN Abhiyaan/Mission Poshan 2.0Technology-Driven Nutrition Governance in IndiaPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Centre approves MSP-backed procurement of Khopra in Tamil Nadu for 2026Centre's decision on MSP for Khopra in Tamil NaduPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Explainer: On the method for caste enumeration in the Census 2027Caste enumeration in India’s Census 2027.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- India’s EV transition cannot afford to ignore retrofittingRetrofitting Vehicles for India's EV TransitionThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- Linking women’s incomes and healthcareEconomic Empowerment and Healthcare Outcomes for WomenThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 8 Jul 2026
- India’s economic outlook after the West Asian crisis: growth, inflation, fiscal and commodity-reserve strategyEconomic implications of the West Asian crisis for India.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- Attack on Qatari LNG vessel off Oman indicates dangerous escalationEscalation of threats to global LNG shipping.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Courts should not waste their time examining ‘fictions’: Taj Mahal identity case framed as frivolous and vexatiousCourt Rejection of Taj Mahal Identity TheoriesThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 8 Jul 2026
- Rural demand may face pressure as El Niño reduces monsoon; rural inflation risingEl Niño impacts rural demand amidst rising inflationThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- School dropout rate falls across key stages: reportNotable decline in school dropout rates reported for 2025-26The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- SIT report claims Ram Temple donation embezzlement involved concealed cash and weak security protocols; re-audit likelySIT finds evidence of embezzlement in Ram Temple donationsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Panel reviewing Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill unlikely to finish report during Monsoon SessionJoint Committee's Review of Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill DelayedThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- WhatsApp username feature and the debate on informational privacy vs cyber risksExamining WhatsApp's username feature and privacy risksThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- How India’s life insurance sector funds government expenditureFunding Mechanisms of India's Life Insurance SectorThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- Explainer: What lifting India’s emergency natural-gas curbs means after the West Asia crisisUnderstanding the Impact of Lifting Natural Gas Curbs in IndiaThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- December target set for completion of ‘less trouble-prone’ highway to ManipurEfforts to enhance NH-37 in Manipur by 2026.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 8 Jul 2026
- Ridge to get 1 cr. saplings, legal protection: ShahDelhi to plant over 1 crore saplings in Ridge areaThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- AISHE Reports Released for 2022-23 and 2023-24 by Ministry of EducationAISHE Reports Released for 2022-24 by the Ministry of EducationPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- AI intervention and agri-startups to boost India’s agriculture economy (Dr. Jitendra Singh)AI and Agri-Startups: Transforming India's Agricultural EconomyPIB - PIB · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- MoRD participates in BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting side event, showcases women-led rural SHG enterprises under DAY-NRLMShowcasing Women-Led Rural Enterprises at BRICS MeetingPIB - PIB · GS1 - 8 Jul 2026
- NLDSL and Government of Punjab sign MoU to strengthen digital logistics ecosystem via ULIPPunjab Enhances Logistics with Digital MoUPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- MoHFW conducts National Training of Trainers for five cadres delivering primary care at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs; Integrated Training Strategy launchedTraining Initiative for Primary Healthcare ProvidersPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Amit Shah reviews passenger facilities, airport security and immigration systems; directs measures across major airportsAmit Shah reviews airport facilities and security measuresPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Researchers develop a method to reconstruct the topside ionosphere over India for better satellite communication and navigationInnovative method enhances topside ionosphere modeling over India.PIB - PIB · GS1 - 8 Jul 2026
- Centre steps up monsoon preparedness amid El Niño risk; weekly reviews underwayEnhanced preparedness for monsoon amidst El Niño concernsPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Handloom Hackathon 2026 ‘Weaving Innovation’ launched by Ministry of TextilesLaunch of Handloom Hackathon 2026PIB - PIB · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- India Hosts 13th ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) Joint Committee Meeting to Review NegotiationsReview of AITIGA negotiations by India and ASEANPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Vice President to launch Letter of Authorisation for Sustainable High Seas Fisheries and Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission DocumentLaunch of Sustainable Fisheries Initiatives in OdishaPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Centre approves Market Intervention Scheme procurement of Totapuri mango in Tamil Nadu for 2026Centre to Procure Totapuri Mango Under MIS in Tamil NaduPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Letters to the editor: calls for transparency and impartiality in electoral roll revision processesElectoral Roll Revision: Transparency and IntegrityThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Beyond three Cs: India–Australia ties expand in trade, defence, energy and educationExpanding India–Australia Relations: Beyond Traditional TiesThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Cooperative model as an alternative to hypercompetitive capitalism: Ministry of Cooperation’s expansion agendaExpanding cooperative models in India's economyThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Four states agree one-time settlement of pending Narmada Award paymentsSettlement of Narmada Award Payments by Four StatesThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- National Workshop on Compartmentalization and Zoning for Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD) inaugurated at BhubaneswarWorkshop on Foot & Mouth Disease Management in IndiaPIB - PIB · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds bilateral meeting with Afghanistan’s agriculture minister to deepen India-Afghanistan agricultural cooperationEnhancing India-Afghanistan Agricultural CooperationPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- 23rd National Level Meeting between India and Myanmar concludes in New DelhiIndia-Myanmar Meeting Concludes in New DelhiPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- DoLR holds brainstorming meeting with NIUA and Department of Posts to integrate ULPIN and DIGIPINCollaboration for Digital Land GovernancePIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- IICA inaugurates second batch of IICA Certified Arbitration Program (ICAP)Inauguration of IICA's second batch of arbitration training program.PIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- TEC (DoT) signs MoU with BECIL to strengthen India’s telecom and broadcasting ecosystemMoU signed to enhance India's telecom and broadcasting capabilitiesPIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- DRDO conducts successful flight-test of Pinaka Long Range Guided RocketDRDO Flight-tests Pinaka Long Range Guided RocketPIB - PIB · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting begins in Kochi under India’s 2026 ChairshipStrengthening Women's Empowerment in BRICS NationsPIB - PIB · GS1 - 8 Jul 2026
- Union Minister chairs review meeting on implementation of fisheries and aquaculture schemes in OdishaReview Meeting on Fisheries and Aquaculture in OdishaPIB - PIB · GS3 - 8 Jul 2026
- Prime Minister visits UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple Complex; plaque unveils ASI conservation projectPrime Minister Modi visits Indonesia's Prambanan Temple for conservation project.PIB - PIB · GS1 - 8 Jul 2026
- Government notifies Navi Mumbai Airport as a port for import of drugs under Drugs Rules, 1945Navi Mumbai Airport authorized for drug imports.PIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Vice-President to visit Odisha on July 9, 2026Vice-President's Odisha Visit on July 9, 2026PIB - PIB · GS2 - 8 Jul 2026
- Know your English: stymie, sweating blood, deal in/deal withUnderstanding English Idioms and UsageThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 8 Jul 2026