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  1. Home
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UPSC Current Affairs3 July 2026

38 articles across 4 GS papers · Updated today

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

PM Modi’s July 4 Visits to Rajasthan & Gujarat: Mega Projects in Petrochemicals, Aviation, Metro, and Semiconductors

Modi’s July 4 tour launches mega‑infrastructure for energy, transport and chips – a GS‑3 priority.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Karnataka Opposition Accuses Political Influence in Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls — Calls for EC Intervention

Political meddling in Karnataka’s voter roll revision threatens electoral integrity, demands EC action

79%
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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Supreme Court Denies Bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam – Six‑Year Pre‑Trial Detention Raises Article 21 Concerns

Six‑year pre‑trial detention tests Article 21’s liberty guarantee in UPSC Polity.

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GS Paper I

3 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

politicsBurning IssuesGS1

Opposition Bloc Sends Joint Letter to CJI Over Alleged Bias in Election Commission and SIR Process (June‑July 2026)

Opposition challenges Election Commission’s independence and SIR rollout ahead of elections

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societyGeneralGS1

PM Narendra Modi Sends Best Wishes to Amarnath Yatra Pilgrims, Announces Five Resolutions — 2026

PM Modi uses X to wish pilgrims, linking pilgrimage to five governance resolutions

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societyGeneralGS1

Tamil Cinema Legends K. Bhagyaraj and Bharathiraja: Their Cultural Impact and Legacy

Tamil cinema icons’ deaths underscore culture’s role in shaping Indian society.

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GS Paper II

17 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Karnataka Opposition Accuses Political Influence in Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls — Calls for EC Intervention

Political meddling in Karnataka’s voter roll revision threatens electoral integrity, demands EC action

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79%
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GS Paper III

17 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

PM Modi’s July 4 Visits to Rajasthan & Gujarat: Mega Projects in Petrochemicals, Aviation, Metro, and Semiconductors

Modi’s July 4 tour launches mega‑infrastructure for energy, transport and chips – a GS‑3 priority.

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GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

internationalGeneralGS4

Impact of FIFA's 48‑Team World Cup Expansion (2026) on Asian and African Football – UPSC Perspective

48‑team World Cup expands opportunities for Asia and Africa, reshaping sports policy.

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Supreme Court Denies Bail to Umar Khalid & Sharjeel Imam – Six‑Year Pre‑Trial Detention Raises Article 21 Concerns

Six‑year pre‑trial detention tests Article 21’s liberty guarantee in UPSC Polity.

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79%
UPSC
societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Telangana’s Women‑Empowerment Initiatives Highlighted at Asia‑Pacific Parliamentary Forum – Implications for UPSC

Telangana’s women‑empowerment models spotlighted as a template for inclusive governance.

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78%
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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

MeitY Issues Notices to Telegram, Signal and WhatsApp Over Username Feature – Implications for Privacy and Regulation

MeitY’s username notices test privacy limits and regulatory power.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Supreme Court to Hear Petition to Dismantle India's Coaching Raj and Dummy‑School Nexus

Supreme Court challenges Coaching Raj, citing violation of the right to education

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Calls Meta to Explain Instagram CSAM Ads and WhatsApp Username Feature

IT Ministry clamps down on Meta over CSAM ads and risky WhatsApp feature

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72%
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economyagreements initiativesGS2

India‑New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Signed – Tariff Cuts on 95% of Imports

India‑New Zealand FTA cuts tariffs, boosting trade and supporting the Act East policy.

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72%
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economyInvestment & TradeGS2

NCLAT Rules Out IBC Moratorium Shield for Assets Tagged as PMLA Proceeds — Implications for Insolvency and Money‑Laundering Laws

NCLAT says IBC moratorium cannot protect PMLA‑tagged assets, reinforcing anti‑money‑laundering law.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Karnataka’s Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls Accelerates: 2.01 crore Forms Distributed in First Four Days

Karnataka’s roll‑cleaning drive boosts voter‑list accuracy ahead of elections

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71%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

ED Shares Findings with CBI on TTI-linked Foreign Fund Routing via Debit Cards – FEMA, FCRA & UAPA Implications

ED‑CBI probe exposes foreign‑fund misuse via US debit cards, testing FEMA, FCRA and UAPA.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Calls for Solution‑Oriented Debates at West Bengal MLA Orientation – July 3 2026

Speaker Om Birla pushes solution‑focused debates for new West Bengal MLAs

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

VCK to push for four key demands as TVK’s alliance partner

VCK pushes for honour‑killing law and SC/ST reforms in new TVK alliance

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India‑Mali Forum for Promotion of Exports Launches; Bilateral Trade Hits $326 Mn with 55% Growth

India‑Mali export forum spikes trade by 55 % – a model for Africa‑India ties

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Ministry of Law and Justice to Hold Reforms Utsav & Chintan Shivir 2026 at Mount Abu

Law Ministry’s 2026 Reforms Utsav aims to digitise justice and boost ADR for citizen‑centric governance

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politicsPrelims Focus (Appointments & Indices)GS2

President Appoints Three Additional Judges to Andhra Pradesh High Court – 2026

President appoints three Additional Judges to ease Andhra Pradesh High Court backlog

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Divorced Single Parents Face Gender Bias and Logistical Hurdles in Dating – Survey Insights

Gender bias and childcare gaps hinder remarriage of divorced single parents in India

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societyGeneralGS2

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam to Bless Commencement of Shri Amarnath Yatra 2026

PM uses Sanskrit verse on X to bless Amarnath Yatra, highlighting digital cultural outreach.

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹52,000 Cr Procurement Plan to Boost Army, Navy, Air Force Capabilities (2026)

DAC’s ₹52,000 cr defence spend marks a major push for indigenous, high‑tech military capability.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

ISRO Resolves PSLV Anomaly, Prepares GSLV Launch; Private Space Sector Gains Momentum in 2026

ISRO fixes PSLV glitch, readies GSLV launch and boosts private space drive

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

Defence Acquisition Council Approves ₹52,000 Cr Procurement for Army, Navy & Air Force – Key Systems Unveiled

DAC clears ₹52,000 cr for indigenous defence systems, boosting India’s self‑reliance.

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Petrol & Diesel Prices to Remain High as Crude Purchases Lag – Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri’s Statement (July 2, 2026)

Fuel price lag keeps petrol and diesel high despite falling crude oil costs.

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politicsBurning IssuesGS3

Arvind Kejriwal to Write to PM Modi Seeking Roll‑back of 20% Ethanol‑Blended Petrol (E20) Programme

E20 fuel rollout faces political pushback over mileage loss – a test of policy‑making and governance.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan Announces Comprehensive Healthcare Package for Wayanad, Including New Super‑Speciality Hospital and Upgrades

Kerala rolls out a multi‑project health package for Wayanad, linking infrastructure to forest law and disease control.

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

June 2026 slowdown in India’s services sector: HSBC PMI shows weakest new‑order growth in 2½ years

June 2026 services PMI dip warns of weakening domestic demand and policy challenge

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internationalGlobal OrganizationsGS3

WHO Declares Central African Ebola Outbreak a PHEIC – Implications of Bundibugyo Strain

WHO’s PHEIC on Ebola forces India to tighten global health governance and preparedness.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

US Withdrawal from WHO, India’s Generic Semaglutide, Social Media Scrutiny & Malaria Elimination 2026

US exit from WHO and India’s cheap semaglutide reshape health policy and governance.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram‑1 Orbital Test Flight Scheduled for July‑August 2026 – First Private Launch from SDSC SHAR

First private orbital launch from ISRO’s SDSC SHAR signals India’s space‑sector liberalisation.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Heat Stress and Climate‑Linked Health Risks in India: Impacts on Women, Urban Planning, and Gut Health

Heat stress threatens women’s health, cities and gut health – a policy priority for UPSC.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

June 2026 GST Collections Surge 13.9% – Import‑Driven Rise and Its UPSC Implications

Import‑driven GST surge exposes fiscal risks and need for domestic manufacturing

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Reviews El Niño‑Induced Drought & Water‑Stress Measures with Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Government pushes climate‑resilient crops and water monitoring after El Niño drought.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS3

DPIIT Partners with FICCI & Mercedes‑Benz to Mentor Seven Startups – Post‑Funding Support Details

Govt‑industry partnership fuels startups with funding and mentorship for a green, self‑reliant economy

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scienceGeneralGS3

CSIR‑NCL Launches Revamped Skill Development Center under Integrated Skill Initiative

CSIR‑NCL’s new CSR‑backed skill hub ties research labs to India’s Skill India agenda

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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Oldest accurately dated Banyan found in Munger, Bihar

Scientific dating confirms 700‑year‑old banyan, reshaping heritage‑tree protection.

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