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UPSC Current Affairs 11 July 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs11 July 2026

36 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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society8
politics4
defence3
schemes2
economy1

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

INIs Seek Exemption from Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill — Autonomy Debate in Higher Education

INIs demand exemption from VBSA Bill to safeguard autonomy and research freedom

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Dr Jitendra Singh Highlights NEP 2020’s Role in Empowering Tier‑2/3 Youth and Lavender‑Based Rural Start‑ups in Doda

NEP 2020 fuels entrepreneurship for Tier‑2/3 youth through rural innovation in Doda.

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

INS Mahendragiri Commissioned: 6th Indigenous P17A Stealth Frigate Boosts India’s Naval Self‑Reliance

Sixth indigenous frigate commissioned, sharpening India’s self‑reliant naval power.

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GS Paper I

5 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Dr Jitendra Singh Highlights NEP 2020’s Role in Empowering Tier‑2/3 Youth and Lavender‑Based Rural Start‑ups in Doda

NEP 2020 fuels entrepreneurship for Tier‑2/3 youth through rural innovation in Doda.

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societyDemographics & MigrationGS1

Union Health Ministry Releases NFHS‑6 Findings (2023‑24): Gains in Maternal & Child Health Across Districts

NFHS‑6 reveals district‑level gains in child immunisation and hospital births – a game‑changer for health policy.

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societyDemographics & MigrationGS1

India’s Early‑Marriage & Fertility Trends: Impact of Education‑Centred Policies (NFHS‑5 to NFHS‑6)

Education schemes are slashing child marriage and fertility – a UPSC priority.

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS1

INS Mahendragiri Commissioned: 6th Indigenous Project‑17A Stealth Frigate Joins Eastern Fleet

Indigenous frigate INS Mahendragiri boosts India’s naval self‑reliance and strategic reach

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS1

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Inaugurates Jayaprakash Narayan Library in Delhi – A New Hub for Youth Learning

Amit Shah launches Delhi library to spark youth reading and digital learning

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GS Paper II

25 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

INIs Seek Exemption from Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill — Autonomy Debate in Higher Education

INIs demand exemption from VBSA Bill to safeguard autonomy and research freedom

Read full analysis
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GS Paper III

6 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

INS Mahendragiri Commissioned: 6th Indigenous P17A Stealth Frigate Boosts India’s Naval Self‑Reliance

Sixth indigenous frigate commissioned, sharpening India’s self‑reliant naval power.

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politics
Burning Issues
GS2

CPI Demands Judicial Probe into Ram Temple Donation Embezzlement, Announces Nationwide Campaign

CPI pushes for judicial probe into Ram Temple donation misuse, sparking nationwide political mobilisation

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economyInvestment & TradeGS2

ED attaches ₹1,021 cr assets in Anil Ambani’s Reliance Group case; total PMLA attachments ₹20,367 cr

ED’s massive asset attachment underscores the need for strong anti‑money‑laundering enforcement.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

NITI Aayog Holds Stakeholder Consultation on SHANTI Act 2025 Implementation – Key Insights for UPSC

NITI Aayog’s consultation steers nuclear policy under the SHANTI Act 2025 – a UPSC must‑know.

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Opposition slams Karnataka PRC proposal during SIR roll revision, cites illegal Bangladeshi migrants

Karnataka PRC plan sparks constitutional clash over citizenship and electoral rolls

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Assam to Dismiss Polygamous Employees and Bar Welfare Benefits – FY27 Budget Highlights

Assam bans welfare for polygamous employees, tying gender law to budget policy

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

BJP Dismisses Congress Allegations on FCRA Bill 2026 – Political Row Over NGO Regulation

FCRA 2026 amendment sparks BJP‑Congress clash, testing NGO regulation and democratic space

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump Threatens Iran Over Strait of Hormuz Closure – US Military Posturing, 11 July 2026

Trump’s missile threat over Hormuz highlights US‑Iran brinkmanship and energy security risks

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internationalInternational BodiesGS2

UN Special Rapporteurs Flag Mass Deletion of Muslim Voters in India's SIR Process — Human Rights Concerns

UN warns India’s voter‑clean‑up may discriminate against Muslims, raising constitutional and human‑rights concerns

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

US Demands Iran Declare Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Cease‑fire Tensions – July 2026

US pushes Iran to certify Hormuz open as cease‑fire crumbles, risking global oil stability

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India‑New Zealand Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030 – Key Pillars and UPSC Implications

India‑New Zealand 2030 Roadmap boosts trade, defence and UN‑Security‑Council ambitions.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Narendra Modi Returns After New Zealand Visit – Strategic Partnership & ₹35,000 crore Trade Goal by 2030

India‑New Zealand strategic partnership aims for ₹35,000 crore trade by 2030, boosting Indo‑Pacific ties.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi and NZ PM Luxon Elevate India‑New Zealand Ties to Strategic Partnership, Target Doubling Trade by 2030

Modi‑Luxon tie‑up makes India‑NZ a Strategic Partnership, aims to double trade by 2030

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi and NZ PM Luxon Elevate India‑New Zealand Ties to Strategic Partnership, Sign FTA & Sports Plan

Strategic Partnership & FTA with NZ boost trade and sports diplomacy – a UPSC‑relevant shift

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi & NZ PM Luxon Push India‑New Zealand Free Trade Deal to Double Bilateral Trade by 2030

Modi‑Luxon drive to double India‑NZ trade by 2030 underscores FTA’s role in India’s growth agenda

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India‑New Zealand Strategic Partnership 2026: New MoUs on Defence, Trade, Disaster Management & Biofuels

India‑New Zealand Strategic Partnership boosts Indo‑Pacific security, trade and climate cooperation

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Luxon’s Address at India‑New Zealand Business Forum – Partnership, FTA & $20 bn NZ Investment

Strategic India‑NZ partnership and $20 bn investment boost trade and youth entrepreneurship

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India‑New Zealand Strategic Partnership Elevated – 2026 Joint Statement & Roadmap to 2030

Strategic India‑New Zealand Partnership boosts trade, defence and Indo‑Pacific influence

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi Thanks NZ Leadership for Historic India‑New Zealand FTA & Strategic Partnership – 40‑Year Milestone

Modi‑NZ 2026 FTA & Strategic Partnership boosts India’s Indo‑Pacific stance

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

National Conference on Integrating Regional Languages in Legal Education — Ten‑Year Action Plan Unveiled

Ten‑year plan to teach law in Hindi and regional languages to widen access to justice.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Australia’s Youth Social‑Media Ban Sparks Debate in India – Modi’s Remarks and Policy Options

Why India must rethink teen social‑media rules after Australia’s ban

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internationalIndia's Global FootprintGS2

PM Narendra Modi Addresses Indian Diaspora in New Zealand, Highlights India‑New Zealand Strategic Partnership

Modi’s Auckland address underscores strategic partnership and diaspora‑driven soft power with New Zealand

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India‑New Zealand Strategic Partnership: FTA, Defence & Cultural Ties Strengthened at Prime Minister’s Gala Lunch (2026)

India‑New Zealand Strategic Partnership signed – FTAs, defence and cultural ties boost Indo‑Pacific policy.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

PM Modi’s New Zealand Visit Highlights India‑New Zealand Ties, Tech Collaboration & Cultural Exchange

Modi’s NZ address flags new tech, space and cultural ties – a boost for India’s Indo‑Pacific strategy

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internationalIndia's Global FootprintGS2

PM Narendra Modi Grieves Over Boat Accident Near Phu Quoc, Vietnam – Embassy Aid

PM Modi’s response to Phu Quoc boat tragedy underscores India’s consular duty abroad

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS3

INS Mahendragiri Commissioned: 6th Indigenous Project 17A Stealth Frigate Boosts India's Blue‑Water Navy

India’s sixth indigenous stealth frigate boosts blue‑water navy and defence self‑reliance.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub Approved for Lakhanpur, J&K – Boost to Pilgrims, Tourists and Vendors

PM SVANidhi Hub at Lakhanpur ties street‑vendor livelihoods to tourism and urban development.

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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Manas Tiger Reserve loses 44% grassland to invasive species – Implications for rhinos and biodiversity

Grassland loss in Manas threatens rhinos and tests India’s invasive‑species policy.

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schemesGeneralGS3

UN Financial Health Advocate Queen Máxima Calls for Jan Dhan 2.0 and Digital Reforms to Boost India’s Household Financial Resilience

Jan‑Dhan 2.0 push ties digital reforms to India’s financial‑health goals

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

MoHFW Launches Monthly Webinar Series on NHM Best Practices – First Session on Anemia & Adolescent Health (World Population Day 2026)

MoHFW launches webinar series to spread state health innovations on anemia and adolescent health

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