Daily briefing
Current Affairs — 27 July 2026
The day's source-attributed current affairs for UPSC, organized for fast revision.
Articles from 27 July 2026
- A gamble on the Cauvery issueTamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay started talks with Karnataka on Cauvery water release after Tamil Nadu received about 3.5 tmc ft against an expectation of roughly 32 tmc ft between June 1 and July 23.Read analysis →
- Indus Waters Treaty: India’s plans, Pakistan’s protestsDisputes under the Indus Waters Treaty have resurfaced as India’s water-infrastructure planning and water-management actions face Pakistan’s protests and objections.Read analysis →
- ECI conducts Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in phases with safeguards to protect eligible votersECI is running Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in phased nationwide batches with legal safeguards to prevent wrongful deletion of eligible voters.Read analysis →
- US imposes final Section 301 forced-labour measures; India placed in lower tariff tier with 10% additional dutyUSTR announced final Section 301 forced-labour measures against India on 23 July 2026, adding a 10% duty on some imports from India.Read analysis →
- Why India must modernise the way govt. publishes laws and regulationsAn opinion argues India should modernise legal publishing by moving from PDF-only, scattered gazette access to open, structured legal formats that make amendments traceable.Read analysis →
- Nilekani to lead high-powered task force on exam reforms: PMPrime Minister Narendra Modi announced a Nilekani-led task force to recommend technology-driven, leak-proof exam reforms after the NEET leak and re-examination.Read analysis →
- Government strengthens nationwide implementation of new criminal laws through training, technology and judicial reformsPIB reports that India rolled out the Bharatiya criminal justice laws from 1 July 2024 and strengthened implementation through training, technology, and judicial reforms.Read analysis →
- Government strengthens accessible legal services and inclusive digital justice for persons with disabilitiesGovernment action expands free legal aid for persons with disabilities and adds accessibility-focused digital justice features under eCourts Phase III.Read analysis →
- 775 Fast Track Special Courts functional in 29 States/UTs; FTSC scheme extended till Sept 2026Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs), including exclusive e-POCSO courts, were reported functional in 29 States/UTs, and the FTSC scheme was temporarily extended to 30 September 2026.Read analysis →
- Spudding of first appraisal well MN-DWN18-1-HD in Mahanadi Offshore Basin beginsOil and Gas drilling began for the first Mahanadi Offshore Basin appraisal well MN-DWN18-1-HD under ONGC/Oil India-led offshore exploration plans.Read analysis →
- On tougher anti-piracy lawsA call for stronger, better-enforced anti-piracy action against copyright piracy to reduce unlicensed distribution.Read analysis →
- Nandyal District strengthens water conservation infrastructure and storage capacity under Catch the Rain campaignNandyal District in Andhra Pradesh is implementing the Catch the Rain campaign (4 July–4 August 2026) with large-scale tank restoration, desilting of channels, and new rainwater storage works.Read analysis →
- Expansion of judicial digital infrastructure (eCourts Mission Mode Project) – funding to High Courts of Karnataka and Himachal PradeshUnion Law and Justice Minister announced Phase III funding for court digitalisation under the eCourts Mission Mode Project for the High Court of Karnataka and the High Court of Himachal Pradesh.Read analysis →
- Centre Strengthens Judicial Infrastructure in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh under Centrally Sponsored Court Infrastructure SchemeUnder the Centrally Sponsored Court Infrastructure Scheme and the eCourts Mission Mode Project, the Centre has released funds for court halls, judicial residential units, and court digitalisation in Karnataka and Himachal Pradesh.Read analysis →
- Dengue-fighting and contamination control efforts: NMCG officials’ responsibilitiesNMCG officials’ responsibilities for dengue-fighting and contamination-control rely on coordination with water- and environment-related functions to reduce breeding and exposure risks.Read analysis →
- Delhi/India agerelated cancer strategy: geriatric assessment for older patientsA geriatric assessment–based approach is being framed to tailor cancer treatment and supportive care for adults aged 60 years and above.Read analysis →
- Hepatitis B: Only a treat-all policy can save livesA hepatitis B control debate argues that a wide “treat-all eligible people” approach is needed so timely care prevents disease progression.Read analysis →
- US pauses attacks for 2nd straight day, Iran does negotiates on Strait shippingThe United States is reported to have kept a pause in attacks for a second straight day as Iran negotiates shipping-related issues in and near a strategic Strait.Read analysis →
- Trump’s tariff threat on generics: What it could mean for Indian pharma firmsDonald Trump has publicly threatened tariffs that could raise trade barriers for Indian generic drug exporters to the United States.Read analysis →
- CBDT issues crypto asset reporting note aligned with OECD frameworkCBDT issued guidance on crypto asset reporting aligned with OECD international tax transparency standards.Read analysis →
- CB(R)DT issues crypto asset reporting note aligned with OECD frameworkIndia’s tax authority issued crypto asset reporting guidance aligned with the OECD framework for standardized reporting and information sharing.Read analysis →
- Trump’s tariff threat on generics: Why it matters for Indian pharma firmsProposed or threatened US tariffs affecting healthcare and generic-drug-related categories could change market access and costs for Indian generic-drug exporters.Read analysis →
- Insurers seek first third-party premium hike in four yearsInsurance industry bodies have requested the first increase in third-party liability premiums in four years, citing higher costs and a worse claims environment.Read analysis →
- For antibiotics, the right dose is restraintThe health policy argument links antibiotic resistance control to disciplined prescribing and “right dose” use instead of overuse and self-medication.Read analysis →
- Rising rupee, new Trump tariffs — track the headwindsMarket reading must treat a strengthening Indian rupee alongside potential US tariff shocks as joint drivers of inflation, growth, and business confidence.Read analysis →
- MANAV Sadhvena: The report that made headlines (Saudi-US / world order) — continuation panelAn opinion on how a Saudi–US deal and public-order policing lessons affect post-idealised security bargaining and crowd-management practices.Read analysis →
- How China built an ecosystemChina’s strategy to build technology and industrial ecosystems is explained through ecosystem-building, industrial policy, scaling, and competitive advantage.Read analysis →
- Rising trend: what is behind the flood risk (climate explainer sub-part)A climate explainer links long-term climate-driven changes and short-term weather variability to rising river flood risk and its impacts on agriculture, settlements, and preparedness.Read analysis →
- Climate: Assam is experiencing unprecedented flooding this yearAssam’s 2026 flooding has been described as unusually intense due to very heavy rainfall and river-driven inundation.Read analysis →
- Saudi-US deal exposes alarming contradictions of new world orderA Saudi–US agreement has been analysed as a test of whether strategic partnerships can stay consistent with international norms amid shifting power politics.Read analysis →