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Current Affairs — Friday, 24 July 2026
Daily current affairs for UPSC on Friday, 24 July 2026, with Prelims facts, Mains themes, and a quiz to test yourself.
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Mains themes
- UPSC may ask how Article 19(1)(b) and Article 19(3) balance peaceful protest with public order, how unlawful assembly is defined under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, and what ethical and legal standards should govern police use of force during crowd dispersal.
- The East Asia Summit statement can be used to test India’s maritime strategy, support for ASEAN centrality, the legal role of UNCLOS 1982 in the South China Sea, and India’s balancing of security, diplomacy, and strategic autonomy across the Indo-Pacific and West Asia.
- UPSC may connect the Iran–United States confrontation with the security of international sea lanes, the vulnerability of the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz, and the impact of proxy actors such as the Houthis on regional stability and global energy flows.
- The right to protest and the limits of police powerPolice power, unlawful assembly, and constitutional protest rights in IndiaThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Global waterways should be safe, unimpeded: JaishankarIndia's External Affairs Minister backed maritime security, ASEAN centrality, UNCLOS-based conduct rules for the South China Sea, a political settlement in Myanmar, and a two-state solution for West Asia at the 21st East Asia Summit in Manila.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Iran vows ‘eye for an eye’ as U.S. bombing continuesIran vows ‘eye for an eye’ as U.S. bombing continuesThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Houthi attacks on 2 Saudi Arabia-flagged tankers drive Brent crude price past $100Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia-flagged tankers in the Red Sea pushed Brent crude above $100 and heightened concerns over India’s energy import routes.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- No debate while Pradhan stays in office: OppositionOpposition links any debate on NEET paper leaks to Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation demand, while the government pushes fast-track courts under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Warning signals for India from NATO’s Ankara summitNATO’s Ankara summit strengthens European defence rearmament and signals tighter global competition for military supply chains, with possible spillovers for India’s defence procurement and self-reliance goals.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- SC to hear Goa Cong. leader’s plea against defectionSupreme Court to hear Goa Congress leader’s challenge to the Speaker’s refusal to disqualify eight MLAs who switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2022.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- U.S. announces civilian nuclear agreement with Saudi ArabiaU.S.-Saudi civilian nuclear agreement raises proliferation and regional security concernsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- How should cities reclaim footpaths?Supreme Court-backed pedestrian rights and the Street Vendors (Protection of Livelihood and Regulation of Street Vending) Act, 2014 in Bengaluru’s footpath-clearance driveThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- An education system’s collapse, young India’s traumaStudent protests over examination leaks expose deeper problems in India’s education governance, public funding, recruitment credibility, and accountability in higher education.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Escalation trapHouthi blockade threat and the risk of wider West Asia escalationThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- SC to hear Goa Congress leader’s petition against defection of MLAs to BJPSupreme Court to examine whether coordinated switching of Goa Congress MLAs to the Bharatiya Janata Party can be treated as a merger under the anti-defection lawThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Delhi Police, Centre silent on use of force on protestersDelhi Police and the Ministry of Home Affairs have not clarified their position on alleged use of force against protesters after the July 20 march to Parliament, while the Delhi High Court has sought responses and preservation of evidence.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- China says it drove away two more Philippine vesselsChina says it drove away two more Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal amid continuing South China Sea tensionsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- IndiGo, AI oppose Adani’s airline entryIndiGo and Air India have opposed reported Adani Group interest in entering India’s airline business, arguing that cross-ownership between airlines and airport operators can create conflicts of interest and weaken competition.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Flood toll climbs to 47 in Assam; over 7 lakh affectedAssam floods leave 47 dead and more than 7 lakh affected as rivers remain in spateThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 24 Jul 2026
- ‘Don’t waste our time’: CJI declines to take cognisance of ‘police violence’ (letter)Editorial letters on alleged police violence, youth protests, and judicial response raise questions on constitutional accountability, access to justice, and the limits of State force.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Parliament stalled again as Opposition continues to seek Pradhan’s resignationOpposition's demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET paper leak kept both Houses of Parliament stalled for a fourth day, exposing the limits of debate in a polarised Parliament.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Opposition demand for resignation stalls Monsoon Session for fourth dayParliamentary disruption over the NEET paper leak and the Union Education Minister's resignation demand stalled both Houses of Parliament for a fourth consecutive day.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Women’s quota should be implemented without delimitation: ex-HC judgeFormer Madras High Court judge D. Hariparanthaman argued that women’s reservation should be implemented immediately and that Lok Sabha delimitation should remain frozen until the constitutional and federal balance is reconsidered.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Is corruption the biggest threat to India’s future?Corruption, digital governance, and the weakening of transparency laws in IndiaThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- China begins drills off Taiwan Strait a day after talks with RubioChina’s live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait come immediately after high-level U.S.-China talks, underscoring the persistence of Taiwan as the core flashpoint in bilateral relations.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Progress under Nuclear Energy Mission: 100 GW target, indigenous SMRs, and private sector participation via SHANTI Act, 2025SHANTI Act, 2025 and the Nuclear Energy Mission’s 100 GWe-by-2047 target, with indigenous SMRs and private-sector participationPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Parliament Question: Nuclear Power Programme—Three-stage programme, PFBR first criticality and thorium utilisation; hydrogen production using nuclear heatDAE’s three-stage nuclear programme: PFBR first criticality (April 2026), thorium-to-U-233 R&D, and clean hydrogen using nuclear heat (Cu–Cl, June 2026)PIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Opposition demand stalls Monsoon Session for fourth day; debate tied to Pradhan’s resignationOpposition protests over a reported NEET paper leak and a demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation repeatedly stalled both Houses during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- BJP leaders, allies urge Centre to treat youth protests with empathyBJP leaders, allies urge the Union government to treat student protests with empathy amid paper-leak angerThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- 15 of 39 posts in NTA are vacant, Centre informs Rajya SabhaEducation Ministry says the National Testing Agency depends heavily on deputation, contract, and outsourced staff while 15 sanctioned posts remain vacantThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Are smartphones becoming smarter with the rise of on-device AI?On-device artificial intelligence is shifting smartphone intelligence from cloud servers to local processing inside the handset.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Core upgradeIndia’s Index of Core Industries has been revised with a new base year, broader sector coverage, and updated sector weights.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Pre-poll promises, post-poll precarityMukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana, women voters, and agrarian distress in MaharashtraThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Ex-TDB chief Prasanth held in Sabarimala gold theft caseFormer Travancore Devaswom Board president P.S. Prasanth and former board member A. Ajikumar arrested by the Special Investigation Team in the Sabarimala gold theft case.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Aadhaar verification for Tatkal train tickets not violative of privacy rights, says Kerala HCKerala High Court upholds Aadhaar-based OTP authentication for Tatkal railway bookings as a privacy-compatible anti-abuse measureThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Himachal farmers pioneer sustainable cultivation of endangered herbSustainable cultivation of Kutki in Himachal Pradesh replaces destructive wild uprooting and supports conservation of an endangered medicinal herb.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Man dies days after arrest in T.N., family says custodial tortureCustodial death allegation after arrest in Tamil Nadu highlights police accountability, medical examination safeguards, and Article 21 protections against tortureThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Omar rebuts Nadda, says paper leak under L-GJammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says a Service Selection Board paper leak happened in 2022 under Lieutenant-Governor rule and supports fast-track courts for the NEET leak case.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- FIR filed over Mamata’s Martyrs’ Day rally for violation of HC orderKolkata police filed a suo motu FIR after Mamata Banerjee’s Martyrs’ Day rally was alleged to have breached a Calcutta High Court traffic directive near the Birla Planetarium.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Building resilience to protect elderly from climate stressorsClimate adaptation must include older adults, because heat stress, displacement, isolation, and service barriers can turn environmental shocks into a public-health crisis for an ageing India.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS1 - 24 Jul 2026
- U.S. House approves $95-bn budget, most of it for Iran warU.S. House of Representatives passes a narrow budget framework with major allocations for war-related defence spending, farm aid, and election programmes; the bill now faces uncertainty in the Senate.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- EU fines Google 890 mn euros over search, Play Store violationsEuropean Union fines Google over alleged anti-competitive conduct in search and app distributionThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- EU locks in oil price cap in new Russia sanctions over Ukraine warEU member states freeze the Russian seaborne crude oil price cap at $44 for 12 months under a renewed sanctions package linked to the Ukraine war.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Govt. eases FDI rules for e-com firms, first big relaxation in yearsIndia has proposed a targeted relaxation of foreign direct investment rules for inventory-based e-commerce models when the goods are exported and are domestically manufactured or produced.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Infosys Q1 net climbs 12%, trims FY27 revenue guidance to 1.5%–3%Infosys raised revenue through AI-driven services, but weaker growth visibility led the company to cut its FY27 constant-currency revenue guidance.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Houses of 2 LeT terrorists demolished in AnantnagSecurity forces demolished houses of two alleged Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists in Anantnag after the killing of a policeman on Amarnath Yatra duty, while the Jammu and Kashmir administration tightened protection for pilgrims.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- SC permits TTZ Authority to process MSME applicationsSupreme Court permits TTZ Authority to process MSME applications under continuing environmental safeguardsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- 1,200 people rescued as heavy rain pounds south Gujarat; 1 deadHeavy rain in south Gujarat triggers mass rescues, flooding, transport disruption, and red alerts across five districtsThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Attacks on seafarers, civilian shipping or infrastructure cannot be countenanced, says External Affairs Minister at East Asia Summit; Ministry hits back at Pakistan Deputy PM’s commentsIndia rejects Pakistan’s use of multilateral forums on Jammu and Kashmir and the Indus Waters Treaty while reiterating that attacks on seafarers, civilian shipping, or infrastructure cannot be accepted in the Indo-Pacific maritime order.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Delhi HC asks Delhi government and MCD to file report on stray dog complianceDelhi HC asks Delhi government and MCD to file report on stray dog complianceThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Kerala suspends ADGP Ajith Kumar over probe tamperingKerala suspends ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar over probe tamperingThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- SEBI mulls revamp of portfolio manager rulesSEBI proposes wider investment flexibility for portfolio managers, including investment in to-be-listed securities, overseas listed equity and debt, and a limited allocation to investment-grade unlisted debt.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Centre asks Telangana to return ₹54.22 croreTelangana has been asked to return Central Assistance linked to nine ongoing Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana projects after earlier requesting adjustment of funds from dropped projects.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Implementation updates and impact findings of the PM SVANidhi schemePM SVANidhi scheme: eligibility expansion, impact findings, and digital-credit enablement for street vendorsPIB - PIB · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Establishment of Bio-AI Hubs and Biofoundries/biomanufacturing hubs under BioE3 through calls for proposalsBioE3 calls for proposals for Biofoundries, Biomanufacturing Hubs and Bio-AI HubsPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- BioE3 strain resource centre at BRIC-NCCS Pune to enable indigenous microbial strains with freedom-to-operateBioE3-Strain Resource Centre at BRIC-NCCS, Pune: enabling indigenous microbial strains with “freedom-to-operate” for biomanufacturingPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Cabinet approval and ongoing implementation of BioE3 policy: biomanufacturing, hubs and project fundingBioE3 biomanufacturing policy implementation: funding calls, BioEnablers (Bio-AI hubs, biofoundries, biomanufacturing hubs), and Centre–State BioE3 CellsPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF) for telecom R&D and 6G ecosystem collaborationsTTDF under Digital Bharat Nidhi: telecom R&D funding and 6G ecosystem collaboration snapshotPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- BharatNet Amended Program (ABP) status for connecting and upgrading Gram PanchayatsAmended BharatNet Program (ABP) status for connecting and upgrading Gram Panchayats (GPs)PIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- 6.17 lakh Waqf properties approved on UMEED portal, says Minority Affairs MinistryMinority Affairs Ministry reports large-scale validation and approval of Waqf properties on the UMEED Central Portal-2025The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Delhi Police’s detention power under NSA extendedDelhi Police’s preventive detention power under the National Security Act has been extended until 18 October 2026, while police have called the move a routine administrative extension and denied any special link to the CJP-led protest.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Over two decades on, two CBI cases in 2003 CAT leak still pending in courtsTwo decades after the 2003 CAT paper leak, two CBI-linked criminal cases remain pending in Delhi and Patna courts.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- News in Numbers: Phase-II strategic oil reserves estimated at ₹14,527 crorePhase-II strategic petroleum reserves in India are planned through a public-private partnership with state support capped at 60% of project cost.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Cases booked against 249 guest lecturers in BengaluruKarnataka orders criminal cases against 249 guest lecturers in Bengaluru over alleged fake or invalid PhD certificatesThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- KPSC recruitment exam under scannerKarnataka Public Service Commission recruitment controversy over alleged irregularities in the Veterinary Officer selection processThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Delhi HC seeks report on steps taken in stray dogs issueDelhi High Court seeks a compliance report from the Delhi government and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi on stray-dog removal measures in public spaces.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Activist ends fast against Ken-Betwa linking after 18 daysActivist ends 18-day hunger strike over rehabilitation gaps in the Ken-Betwa linking planThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Odisha govt. plans new policy to curb human traffickingOdisha has drafted a new anti-trafficking policy, Nutana Sakala, to strengthen community prevention, enforcement, and asset confiscation against trafficking networks.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Elected rural and municipal representatives in Bengal now barred from issuing certificatesWest Bengal has restricted birth and death certificate issuance to designated government officials and is preparing tighter controls on local-body finances.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- SP team meets Rampur DM over Jauhar varsity issueSamajwadi Party and Congress leaders challenge a demolition order affecting 38 buildings at Maulana Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur, turning a local land-and-education dispute into a governance and rule-of-law issue.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Volunteers scan crowd for unwanted elements, police in plainclothesVolunteer-led crowd screening and plainclothes policing at Jantar Mantar after a clash with protesters highlight crowd-control, protest rights, and public-order policing in the capital.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Police say two ACPs injured in clashes; FIR registeredPolice say two Assistant Commissioners of Police were injured during clashes near Jantar Mantar and an FIR was registeredThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Don’t let Opposition hijack students’ protest: Delhi BJPDelhi BJP leaders frame the student protest over NEET paper leaks as a question of accountability, political ownership, and fast-track judicial response.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Students see ‘familiar playbook’ as DU, colleges endorse govt. actionDelhi University’s advisory on a Jantar Mantar protest call has reopened debate on campus autonomy, student dissent, and the handling of paper-leak protests and National Education Policy, 2020 politics.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Russia warns the U.S. against ‘unacceptable’ arms sales to UkraineRussia’s warning to the United States over arms supplies to Ukraine highlights the continuing diplomatic deadlock in the Russia–Ukraine war and the role of external powers in any peace track.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- HPCL, BPCL have secured supplies until Aug.State-owned refiners have covered crude needs until August and are shifting September procurement after West Asia shipping disruptions raised supply-risk concerns.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- PM reaches out to students; Sonam Wangchuk ends fastSonam Wangchuk ends hunger strike after government assurances on alleged NEET irregularities and student casesThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Mukhiya not complicit in NEET 2024 leak, says CBICentral Bureau of Investigation says Bihar-origin paper theft probe found no evidence linking Sanjeev Kumar alias Sanjeev Mukhiya to the NEET-UG 2024 caseThe Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Honeymoon murder: SC sets aside Sonam’s bailSupreme Court sets aside bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi in the Meghalaya honeymoon murder case and directs her to surrender within three weeks.The Hindu - The Hindu · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- India Concludes Eighth Trade Policy Review at WTO in GenevaEighth Trade Policy Review at the World Trade Organization (WTO): participation, tariff/customs narrative, and WTO reform expectationsPIB - PIB · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- DRDO successfully develops first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine (350 kg thrust class)DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) and Azad Engineering deliver India’s first indigenous 350 kg-thrust class expendable turbojet enginePIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- MoHUA reviews AMRUT 2.0 Shallow Aquifer Management under 'Catch the Rain' campaign; calls for greater community participationMoHUA review on AMRUT 2.0 Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM) under the ‘Catch the Rain’ campaignPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- CSIR-NIScPR releases technical report on human-centered AI for energy security; hosts distinguished lecture by Debjani GhoshCSIR-NIScPR releases Human-Centred AI technical report for energy security; Debjani Ghosh delivers distinguished lecturePIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- DRDO conducts successful maiden flight-test of ‘Kusha’ Long-Range Surface-to-Air MissileDRDO’s maiden flight-test of the long-range ‘Kusha’ surface-to-air missile confirms an ability to intercept an electronic high-speed, high-altitude target.PIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- NHAI extends 'Clean Toilet Picture Challenge' till 30 June 2027NHAI extends citizen reporting of unclean toilets (FASTag recharge reward) until 30 June 2027PIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- MoHUA publishes model building bye-laws and seismic safety guidance; BIS standards and NDMA earthquake guidelines support structural audits and resilienceMoHUA publishes Model Building Bye-laws (MBBL), 2016 with structural safety and seismic resilience provisions supported by BIS and NDMA earthquake-risk guidance; State/UT enforcement remains central.PIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Integrated Command and Control Centres (ICCCs) operational across all 100 Smart Cities under Smart Cities MissionICCC operational across all 100 Smart Cities under Smart Cities Mission: real-time monitoring and integrated service deliveryPIB - PIB · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- NICDC organises cross-learning site visit to AURIC Smart City to strengthen industrial corridor developmentNICDC–MITL cross-learning visit to AURIC Smart City and linkages to plug-and-play industrial parks under BHAVYAPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Odisha: Digitisation of Courts under the e-Courts Mission Mode Project (Phase III)Odisha’s digitisation progress under e-Courts Mission Mode Project (Phase III)PIB - PIB · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- FAST TRACK SPECIAL COURTS (FTSCs) scheme extension and performance updateFTSC scheme extension (including exclusive ePOCSO courts) and implementation status update as of 30 April 2026PIB - PIB · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Status of e-Sewa Kendras under eCourts Mission Mode Project (as on 30.06.2026)Status of e-Sewa Kendras under eCourts Mission Mode Project across High Courts (as on 30.06.2026)PIB - PIB · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- Effectiveness evaluation of DISHA Scheme; DISHA 2.0 extended for pan-India legal aid including Jammu & KashmirDISHA 2.0 extended for pan-India legal aid (2026–31), including Jammu & Kashmir; includes Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, legal literacy, and VIDHI Sanjeevani dashboardPIB - PIB · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- DoT activates Intra-Circle Roaming in J&K, Assam and Nagaland after severe weather disruptionsDoT activates Intra-Circle Roaming (ICR) in J&K, Assam and Nagaland after severe weather disruptionsPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Modernisation of Indian Railways: Vande Bharat, Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, Amrit Bharat, Hydrogen train and High-Speed rail progressModern Rail services and technology demonstrations: Vande Bharat expansion, Amrit Bharat, Namo Bharat Rapid Rail, NaMo Green Rail (hydrogen), and Mumbai–Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail (MAHSR) execution milestonesPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Rajya Sabha written reply on Mission Karmayogi (NPCSCB) progress and monitoringMission Karmayogi (NPCSCB): iGOT course completion monitoring in APAR for Central Government and All India Services officersPIB - PIB · GS2 - 24 Jul 2026
- India’s private space sector sees momentum; investment crosses USD 618.5 million and safety-security guidelines to be strengthenedIN-SPACe authorisations, private investment momentum, and new Safety & Security Guidelines for India’s private space activitiesPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Rajya Sabha Question: Progress and initiatives under Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment)Rajya Sabha reply on Mission LiFE implementation, outreach, platforms, and linkage with international sustainable-lifestyles agendaPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Parliament Question: Impact of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) on PM2.5 LevelsNCAP city-level implementation, NAAQS/AQI frameworks, and reported PM2.5 outcomesPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Govt notifies Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 for sanitary landfills; directions for legacy waste remediation in Delhi-NCRSolid Waste Management Rules, 2026 for sanitary landfills (effective 01.04.2026) and legacy waste remediation directions for Delhi-NCRPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Unraveling global aerosol diversity provides the key to decoding Climate ChangeGlobal aerosol classification using ground-based AERONET observations refines climate forcing estimates; South Asia shows highest aerosol radiative forcing driven by dust–pollution mixing.PIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Parliament Question: Progress of INSPIRE ProgrammeINSPIRE Programme: Parliament reply on progress across INSPIRE-MANAK, INSPIRE Scholarship for Higher Education (SHE), INSPIRE Fellowship, and INSPIRE Faculty FellowshipPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Cabinet-approved RDIF progress: TDB and BIRAC onboarded; TDB projects sanctioned; BIRAC projects shortlistedRDIF progress: TDB and BIRAC onboarded as Second Level Fund Managers under Focused Research Organisations; project pipeline detailsPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026
- Government steps to strengthen telecom and digital communication infrastructureTelecom infrastructure policy and implementation: Right of Way reforms, 4G and 5G rollouts, BharatNet, and 6G/TTDF/PLI initiativesPIB - PIB · GS3 - 24 Jul 2026