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  1. Home
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UPSC Current Affairs8 July 2026

27 articles across 4 GS papers · Updated today

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UPSC Current Affairs 8 July 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Kurnool Collector A. Siri Urges Voters to Submit SIR Forms by July 14 – Push for Faster Electoral Roll Revision

Kurnool pushes fast SIR filing to clean electoral rolls before elections

82%
UPSC
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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS1

NIPUN Bharat Mission Marks 5 Years: Progress, Challenges and Upcoming Webinar

NIPUN Bharat’s five‑year push for foundational literacy faces both progress and persistent gaps.

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UPSC
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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Union Health Ministry Conducts National ToT for Primary Healthcare Cadres at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (2026)

National ToT launches integrated training to boost primary‑health workforce for UHC

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GS Paper I

4 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS1

NIPUN Bharat Mission Marks 5 Years: Progress, Challenges and Upcoming Webinar

NIPUN Bharat’s five‑year push for foundational literacy faces both progress and persistent gaps.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Union Ministry of Education Releases AISHE 2022‑23 & 2023‑24 Reports – GER Rises to 30%, Female Participation Leads

Higher‑education GER hits 30% with female parity leading, underscoring inclusive growth.

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defenceGeneralGS1

Jawahar Institute of Mountaineering & Winter Sports Scales Multiple Peaks in Ladakh’s Khyam Tso Massif – First Paragliding Flight from 5600 m

MoD‑backed mountaineering feat boosts high‑altitude capability and strategic presence in Ladakh

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societyGeneralGS1

PM Narendra Modi Highlights Courage and Self‑Reliance via Sanskrit Subhashitam on X – 8 July 2026

PM uses Sanskrit verse on X to tie courage with Atmanirbhar Bharat – a cultural‑political signal for UPSC.

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GS Paper II

11 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Kurnool Collector A. Siri Urges Voters to Submit SIR Forms by July 14 – Push for Faster Electoral Roll Revision

Kurnool pushes fast SIR filing to clean electoral rolls before elections

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GS Paper III

11 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyInvestment & TradeGS3

India Waives LTCG Tax on Foreign Bond Investment – Record FPI Inflows in June 2026

Tax waiver and FAR expansion trigger record foreign bond inflows, reshaping India’s debt market.

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GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS4

Cancer Becomes Notifiable in 17 Indian States & WHO Starts Bundibugyo Ebola Trial – Health Highlights 2026

Cancer now notifiable in 17 states; WHO launches Bundibugyo Ebola trial.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Union Health Ministry Conducts National ToT for Primary Healthcare Cadres at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (2026)

National ToT launches integrated training to boost primary‑health workforce for UHC

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80%
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schemesGeneralGS2

Tamil Nadu & Kerala Oppose NFSA Amendment Shifting AAY Grain Allocation to Per‑Capita Basis

Centre’s AAY grain amendment sparks strong opposition from Tamil Nadu and Kerala

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internationalGeneralGS2

RCMP Finds No Indian Involvement in Nijjar Murder Amid US‑Canada ‘Operation Hardball’ Crackdown

RCMP clears India of Nijjar murder, spotlighting trans‑national crime and diplomatic fallout

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Modi‑Indonesia Summit: BrahMos & Astra Missile Deals, ASEAN Ties, and Two‑State Solution Endorsement

Modi‑Indonesia summit deepens defence ties and backs two‑state solution, boosting India’s strategic clout

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Kozhikode City Police Destroy 55.3 kg Narcotics Under Supervision of District Police Chief A.P. Shoukathali – July 8, 2026

Kozhikode police bust 55 kg drugs, showing NDPS Act enforcement in action

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

13th ASEAN‑India Trade in Goods Agreement JC Meets in Delhi – Push to Finalise Review Chapters

India pushes ASEAN‑India trade review to boost market access and tariff cuts.

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60%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS2

Ministry of Health Notifies Navi Mumbai Airport as New Port for Import of Drugs under 1945 Rules

New drug‑import port at Navi Mumbai boosts health logistics and business ease

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58%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Orders Automatic Tray Retrieval System and FRRO Expansion at Indian Airports

Amit Shah pushes airport tech upgrades and FRRO expansion to boost security and passenger flow

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi Visits UNESCO‑Listed Prambanan Temple in Indonesia, Launches ASI Restoration Project

Modi‑Indonesia heritage pact boosts India’s cultural diplomacy and soft‑power.

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societyGeneralGS2

Captaincy in International Cricket: Psychological Toll Highlighted by Ben Stokes and Other Leaders

Captaincy in cricket exposes governance gaps and mental‑health risks for leaders

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society
Education & Health Initiatives
GS3

Telangana Scores 599.7 in 2025‑26 Performance Grading Index – Gains in Equity and Learning Outcomes

Telangana’s PGI score jumps to 599.7, signalling stronger equity and learning outcomes.

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

US‑Iran 14‑Point MoU to Reopen Strait of Hormuz: Implications for India’s 2026‑27 Growth and Fiscal Outlook

US‑Iran MoU cuts oil prices, reshapes India’s 2026‑27 growth and fiscal outlook

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environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS3

Pesticide Residues in Food, Water & Air: Cumulative Exposure Gaps in India's Regulation

Fragmented pesticide rules ignore cumulative exposure, endangering Indian health.

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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Tirupati’s Integrated Water Management Project Moves to DPR Stage – TUDA & TMC Seek KfW Funding

Tirupati’s tank‑revival plan reaches DPR stage, eyeing KfW funding for climate‑resilient urban water management.

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70%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Ministry of Cooperation Marks 5 Years: Push to Expand Cooperatives Beyond Agriculture

Cooperatives to go beyond farms as Ministry of Cooperation marks 5‑year milestone

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

Life Insurers Hold ~25% of India’s Central Govt Bonds – Implications for Sovereign Funding

Life insurers are a silent but vital lender for India’s sovereign debt.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

DRDO’s Pinaka Long‑Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) Successfully Tested – Milestone for Indigenous Missile Capability

DRDO’s LRGR test proves India’s indigenous long‑range missile capability

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

IIG Develops First Indian Regional Topside Ionosphere Model Using Ground‑Space Data — Boost for Satellite Navigation

IIG’s regional ionosphere model boosts India’s satellite navigation and space‑weather readiness

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

AI & Agri‑Startups to Add Rs 70,000 crore to India’s Agricultural Economy – Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, 17th Agriculture Leadership Conclave 2026

AI & agri‑startups poised to add Rs 70,000 crore to Indian agriculture

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Punjab Government Signs MoU with NICDC’s NLDSL to Boost Digital Logistics via ULIP

Punjab adopts ULIP to digitise logistics, boosting data‑driven governance.

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