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UPSC Current Affairs 12 July 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs12 July 2026

16 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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Today's Topics

international
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environment5
society3
politics1
economy1

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

EC Mandates Parents' SIR Details for New Voter Registrations – Implications for Electoral Roll Revision

EC makes parent‑SIR details mandatory for all new voter registrations

85%
UPSC
2
environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Launches Mass Plantation Drive in Gujarat – 1.25 Cr Trees, 22 Projects Worth ₹28,492 Cr

Home Minister’s Gujarat plantation drive links polity to climate action

82%
UPSC
3
environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Announces 20% Green‑Cover Boost in Gandhinagar by 2029 under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’

Amit Shah vows 20% rise in Gandhinagar’s green cover by 2029, tying trees to climate action.

80%
UPSC

GS Paper I

3 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

internationalPlaces in NewsGS1

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz After Warning Shot; India Reports Nationals on Struck Vessel – Rising US‑Iran Tensions

Iran shuts Hormuz Strait, threatening oil flow and India’s energy security

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78%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS1

U.S. CENTCOM Confirms Strait of Hormuz Open Amid Iran’s Closure Claim — Implications for Global Oil Flow

US says Strait of Hormuz open, countering Iran’s closure claim – vital for India’s energy security.

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72%
UPSC
societyGeneralGS1

Prime Minister condoles the passing of legendary playback singer S. Janaki Amma

PM’s condolence on S. Janaki’s death highlights cultural heritage’s constitutional value

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20%
UPSC

GS Paper II

10 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

EC Mandates Parents' SIR Details for New Voter Registrations – Implications for Electoral Roll Revision

EC makes parent‑SIR details mandatory for all new voter registrations

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85%
UPSC

GS Paper III

3 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Dead Dolphin and Porpoise on Kerala Coast Highlight Plastic ‘Ghost Nets’ Threat to Marine Mammals

Ghost nets kill coastal dolphins – a wake‑up call for marine‑policy reforms

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74%
UPSC
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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Launches Mass Plantation Drive in Gujarat – 1.25 Cr Trees, 22 Projects Worth ₹28,492 Cr

Home Minister’s Gujarat plantation drive links polity to climate action

Read full analysis
82%
UPSC
environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Announces 20% Green‑Cover Boost in Gandhinagar by 2029 under ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’

Amit Shah vows 20% rise in Gandhinagar’s green cover by 2029, tying trees to climate action.

Read full analysis
80%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Arrests of Publishers Over ‘Objectionable’ Books Under Samagra Shiksha Scheme – J&K Law Enforcement Action

Publishers arrested for ‘objectionable’ books under Samagra Shiksha – a test of free speech vs security.

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75%
UPSC
internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

US, UK and 12 Nations Reaffirm Illegality of China’s South China Sea Claims – 2026 Joint Statement

Joint US‑UK statement re‑asserts illegality of China’s South China Sea claims

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75%
UPSC
environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS2

Bangladesh Flood Crisis July 2026: 44 Dead, 2.67 Lakh Families Displaced, Military Relief Deployed

Bangladesh floods expose gaps in disaster management and regional water governance.

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72%
UPSC
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India‑New Zealand Elevate Ties to Strategic Partnership, Target ₹35,000 crore Trade by 2030

Strategic Partnership with New Zealand boosts Indo‑Pacific trade and maritime security

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72%
UPSC
environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS2

Dr. Jitendra Singh Chairs Review to Align Science Ministries for Swachh Sagar Campaign (Sept 10‑19 2026)

Science ministries unite for Swachh Sagar, linking research with national environmental action.

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68%
UPSC
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Leads Business Delegation to Spain, Belgium & Finland (13‑17 July 2026) – Deepening India‑EU Trade & Tech Ties

Goyal’s EU tour fast‑tracks India‑EU trade pact and green tech cooperation.

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60%
UPSC
internationalPersons in NewsGS2

PM Narendra Modi Condoles Death of Qatar's Former Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani – Bilateral Ties Highlighted

Modi’s condolence highlights personal diplomacy in India‑Qatar strategic ties

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42%
UPSC
society
Education & Health Initiatives
GS3

AIIMS Bibinagar Drone Initiative Cuts TB Patient Costs to ₹91 and Diagnosis Time to 5 Days

Drone‑based sputum transport slashes TB diagnosis cost and delay, showcasing tech‑driven rural health reform.

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70%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

SCCL Explores Coal Gasification & Ammonium Nitrate Plant – Feasibility, Funding and Pilot UCG Project

SCCL pivots to coal‑gasification and UCG, eyeing VGF to diversify energy portfolio

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70%
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