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  1. Home
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UPSC Current Affairs4 July 2026

26 articles across 4 GS papers · Updated today

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schemesGS2

VB‑G RAM‑G Replaces MGNREGS: Wage Rise to ₹382, 125‑Day Guarantee Effective July 1 2026

VB‑G RAM‑G replaces MGNREGS, raising wage to ₹382 and work days to 125

89%
UPSC
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schemesGS3

Gescom’s Door‑to‑Door Verification of Karnataka’s Gruha Jyothi Scheme Accelerates in Kalaburagi

Door‑to‑door verification tightens Karnataka’s electricity subsidy for the poor.

81%
UPSC
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scienceGS3

PM Modi Inaugurates CG Semi OSAT Facility in Gujarat – Boost to India's Semiconductor Ecosystem

Modi launches Gujarat OSAT plant, advancing India’s semiconductor self‑reliance.

80%
UPSC

GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

environmentGS1

AP Chief Minister Naidu Pushes Net‑Zero Model of Nalagampalli Village Across Kuppam Constituency

AP’s Net‑Zero village model set to reshape rural sustainability and policy replication

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70%
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societyGS1

PM Narendra Modi Honors Swami Vivekananda on Nirvana Day – Emphasises Cultural Heritage

PM Modi uses Vivekananda’s legacy to boost cultural‑heritage‑driven nation building

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UPSC

GS Paper II

10 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

schemesGS2

VB‑G RAM‑G Replaces MGNREGS: Wage Rise to ₹382, 125‑Day Guarantee Effective July 1 2026

VB‑G RAM‑G replaces MGNREGS, raising wage to ₹382 and work days to 125

Read full analysis
89%
UPSC
defenceGS2

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesGS3

Gescom’s Door‑to‑Door Verification of Karnataka’s Gruha Jyothi Scheme Accelerates in Kalaburagi

Door‑to‑door verification tightens Karnataka’s electricity subsidy for the poor.

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81%
UPSC
scienceGS3

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

scienceGS4

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh Calls for Mission‑Mode Action on India's Liver Epidemic and Metabolic Disorders

Mission‑mode push to curb India’s liver‑diabetes health crisis

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68%
UPSC
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Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Highlights 12‑Year Defence & Make‑in‑India Milestones — Record Exports & Self‑Reliance

India’s 12‑year defence boom showcases self‑reliance and export success – a key UPSC focus.

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74%
UPSC
defenceGS2

MHA Designates 23 New Terrorists under UAPA – Zero‑Tolerance Policy in Action

MHA adds 23 terrorists under UAPA, reinforcing Zero‑Tolerance stance on terror

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74%
UPSC
societyGS2

India's Education Crisis: Under‑funding, Single‑Teacher Schools and Widespread Corruption Threaten Quality Learning

Education under‑funding and corruption breach RTE guarantees, threatening India’s human capital.

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defenceGS2

Home Ministry designates 23 Pakistan‑based operatives as terrorists under UAPA – Implications for India‑Pakistan security

Home Ministry bans 23 Pakistan‑based operatives under UAPA, tightening anti‑terror tools.

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72%
UPSC
internationalGS2

PM Modi’s Australia Visit (July 8‑10, 2026) Highlights Strengthening India‑Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership

Modi’s Australia visit deepens India‑Australia strategic partnership in the Indo‑Pacific.

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72%
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internationalGS2

India Seeks Greater Chinese Investment and Pharma Exports – Ambassador Doraiswami’s Pitch at World Peace Forum

India pushes China for deeper investment and pharma exports to curb a huge trade deficit.

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70%
UPSC
politicsGS2

PM Narendra Modi Highlights e‑Jagriti’s Digital Overhaul of Consumer Complaint Process

e‑Jagriti digitises consumer complaints, boosting transparency and speed – a UPSC‑relevant reform

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70%
UPSC
internationalGS2

US‑Iran June 2026 Versailles II Deal: Reopening Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Inspection Stalemate

Versailles II deal reshapes US‑Iran power balance and oil routes in West Asia

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65%
UPSC
internationalGS2

India‑Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement Enters into Force on 4 July 2026 – Boost to Cross‑Border Investment

India‑Israel investment pact active – a new boost for foreign capital and policy space.

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64%
UPSC

PM Modi Inaugurates CG Semi OSAT Facility in Gujarat – Boost to India's Semiconductor Ecosystem

Modi launches Gujarat OSAT plant, advancing India’s semiconductor self‑reliance.

Read full analysis
80%
UPSC
societyGS3

Working Group urges revision of India's National List of Essential Medicines amid WHO updates

Urgent NLEM overhaul needed to align with WHO and protect patients’ right to health

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76%
UPSC
economyGS3

IMD Forecasts Below‑Normal July Monsoon; El Niño Threat to Kharif Crops

Below‑normal July monsoon and El Niño risk threaten Kharif crops and water security.

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75%
UPSC
economyGS3

India-Peru FTA Stalls; Canada FTA Progresses, TTC Meeting Scheduled – Key Updates from Commerce Minister

India‑Peru FTA stalls; Canada deal speeds up, EU TTC meeting slated – trade policy shift for UPSC.

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74%
UPSC
scienceGS3

Union Health Ministry Amends Drugs Rules, 1945 to Regulate Cell, Gene & Xenograft Therapies under CLAA

New CLAA rules tighten control over stem‑cell, gene and xenograft therapies

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74%
UPSC
societyGS3

Childhood Tuberculosis in Assam: Diagnostic Delays, Drug‑Resistant Cases & Policy Gaps

Childhood TB in Assam exposes diagnostic delays and policy gaps threatening health rights.

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74%
UPSC
societyGS3

IAP Launches Infant Wellness Clinics in Kerala to Boost Complementary Feeding and Reduce Stunting

IAP’s half‑birthday clinics target Kerala’s infant nutrition gap to curb stunting.

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73%
UPSC
economyGS3

AI Hiring Surges 16% in India's IT Sector While Overall IT Jobs Fall 3% – Implications for UPSC

AI hiring spikes, but overall IT recruitment slows – a wake‑up call for UPSC.

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72%
UPSC
societyGS3

Telangana Declares Cancer a Notifiable Disease – Launch of State Cancer Registry and Policy Implications

Telangana makes cancer notifiable to boost surveillance and oncology infrastructure

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72%
UPSC
economyGS3

Piyush Goyal Announces Modern Testing Facilities and Export Push for Indian Toy Industry under Make in India and FTAs

New testing labs and export push aim to make Indian toys globally competitive.

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65%
UPSC
societyGS3

PM Modi Inaugurates ₹1.06 Lakh Crore Development Projects in Rajasthan – Aviation, Energy & Water Initiatives

Modi’s ₹1.06 lakh crore Rajasthan push ties infrastructure, energy and water to boost growth.

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60%
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societyGS3

PM Modi Inaugurates Rajasthan Refinery and Announces Major Infrastructure & Energy Initiatives

Modi links energy self‑reliance with jobs and regional infrastructure in Rajasthan.

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UPSC Current Affairs 4 July 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra