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UPSC Current Affairs 14 July 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs14 July 2026

41 articles across 3 GS papers

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Today's Topics

international
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economy8
society8
defence4
politics3
science3

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

Retail Inflation Hits 4.4% in June 2026 — RBI Target Breached Amid Food & Fuel Price Surge

Inflation breach signals RBI’s policy challenge amid food and fuel price spikes

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schemesGeneralGS2

Energy Department Adds Opt‑Out Clause to Gruha Jyothi Verification Form – Implications for Beneficiaries

Opt‑out clause threatens Gruha Jyothi subsidies, raising privacy vs welfare debate.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India‑UK CETA & DCC to Start 15 July 2026 – Gold‑Standard FTA for Farmers, Workers, Women

India‑UK ‘gold‑standard’ FTA launches, reshaping trade, labour and women’s empowerment.

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GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyGeneralGS1

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam on Sun‑Light Interdependence — Cultural Insight for UPSC

PM Modi uses Sanskrit verse on X to highlight cultural‑political interdependence

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GS Paper II

22 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

schemesGeneralGS2

Energy Department Adds Opt‑Out Clause to Gruha Jyothi Verification Form – Implications for Beneficiaries

Opt‑out clause threatens Gruha Jyothi subsidies, raising privacy vs welfare debate.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

GS Paper III

18 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyMacro TrendsGS3

Retail Inflation Hits 4.4% in June 2026 — RBI Target Breached Amid Food & Fuel Price Surge

Inflation breach signals RBI’s policy challenge amid food and fuel price spikes

Read full analysis
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India‑UK CETA & DCC to Start 15 July 2026 – Gold‑Standard FTA for Farmers, Workers, Women

India‑UK ‘gold‑standard’ FTA launches, reshaping trade, labour and women’s empowerment.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Highlights India's Self‑Reliant Health Push: Gene Therapy & PLI

India accelerates health self‑reliance with gene therapy, PLI and new medical colleges.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Verdict on Bihar SIR Raises Concerns Over Voter Disenfranchisement

Supreme Court backs Bihar roll‑cleaning, raising voter‑disenfranchisement concerns

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump Reinstates US Blockade on Iran in Strait of Hormuz, Imposes 20% Cargo Levy

US reinstates Hormuz blockade and 20% levy, shaking global oil security.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS2

India‑US Trade Framework Deal Ready; Signing Expected Amid Ongoing US Investigations – Statements by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal

India‑US trade framework ready – can be signed despite pending US investigations.

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economyInvestment & TradeGS2

India’s Imports from China Surge 21.8% in H1 2026, Trade Deficit Swells to $67.1 bn

Rising China imports widen India’s trade deficit, urging export diversification.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

CBSE Makes R3 Internal Assessment Mandatory and Enforces Three‑Language Formula from Class 6 — Legal Challenge and UPSC Implications

CBSE mandates internal R3 and three‑language rule – a test of federal education power.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India Bans Imports of Goods Made with Forced Labour Ahead of US Trade Talks

India bans forced‑labour imports to safeguard US trade talks and avoid tariffs.

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internationalInternational BodiesGS2

India to Host 12th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers’ Meeting in Hyderabad – Emphasis on Social Protection, Women’s Workforce Inclusion and Digital Labour Policies

India leads BRICS labour talks, pushing social security, women’s jobs and digital gig‑worker reforms.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

EC Extends SIR‑3 Schedule for Andhra Pradesh & Haryana: New Deadlines for Booth‑Level Visits & Draft Rolls

EC extends SIR‑3 deadlines for AP & Haryana, underscoring roll‑updating reforms.

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Congress Blames Modi Govt for Inaction in West Asia Conflict, Flags Pakistan’s Growing Influence and Threat to Chabahar Port

Congress warns Modi govt’s inaction threatens India’s strategic autonomy in West Asia

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump Proposes Gulf Trade Deals to Replace Strait of Hormuz Fee Amid Rising Regional Tensions (July 14, 2026)

Trump swaps Hormuz fee for Gulf trade deals, reshaping energy‑security politics.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Data Gaps on Three‑Language Formula in Indian Schools Highlight Implementation Challenges

Data void on school language teaching hampers three‑language formula monitoring

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internationalGeneralGS2

Trump Declares End to US‑Iran Ceasefire Amid NATO Summit; US Strikes and Iranian Retaliation Escalate

US‑Iran clash reignites at NATO summit, jeopardising oil security and global stability

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internationalInternational BodiesGS2

India Leads Codex Alimentarius Commission at CAC49 – New Standards for Spices, Cashew Kernels & Food Safety

India’s Codex leadership sets new spice standards, boosting export competitiveness.

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS2

Trump Replaces 20% Strait of Hormuz Fee with Gulf Trade Deals – Implications for US‑Iran Maritime Policy

Trump swaps Hormuz levy for Gulf trade deals, keeping a selective blockade on Iran.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Upholds Acquittal of Monika Suryawanshi – Phone Records Insufficient for Murder Conviction

SC bars phone records as sole proof in murder cases – a precedent for evidence law

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Stalled US‑India Defence Tech Deals: GE F414 Engine Impasse and Policy Gaps

GE F414 engine talks stall, exposing gaps in India‑US defence tech transfer policy

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defenceGeneralGS2

Defence Minister Sanjay Seth Reviews Canteen Services at 80th BOCCS Meeting, Emphasises Indigenous Products and Modernisation

Defence Ministry pushes CSD modernisation and indigenous products to boost welfare and self‑reliance.

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societyGeneralGS2

Vietnam Speedboat Tragedy Claims 15 Indian Tourists – Safety Gaps Highlighted

Tourist boat capsizing exposes safety lapses in Southeast Asian maritime tourism.

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internationalGeneralGS2

2026 World Cup: Sporting Triumphs and FIFA Administrative Controversies — Governance Implications

World Cup 2026 exposes governance gaps: VAR, politics and FIFA’s global role

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economy
Macro Trends
GS3

June 2026 WPI spikes to 9.87% – Food & Mineral Oils drive inflation, RBI under pressure

Record WPI surge tests RBI’s 4 ± 2 % inflation mandate

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Draft National Health Research Policy 2026 Aims to Align Research with India's Disease Burden and Public Health Priorities

Draft Health Research Policy 2026 ties research to disease burden and public‑health priorities.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Inauguration of ESIC Hospital’s New OPD Block in Telangana – Boost to Shram Shakti and Social Security

New ESIC OPD boosts health care and social security for India’s expanding workforce.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Andhra Pradesh Rythu Sangham Wants Extension of Weather‑Based Crop Insurance Deadline and Free Coverage for 2026‑27 Kharif‑Rabi Seasons

AP farmers push for extended, free crop‑insurance deadline to ease drought distress

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internationalPlaces in NewsGS3

US Reinstates Naval Blockade on Iran, Escalates Strait of Hormuz – Oil Prices Reach 4‑Week High

US blockade of Iran spikes oil prices – a test of India’s energy security strategy.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

India‑Maldives First Round of FTA Talks Concludes – Key Outcomes, Trade Stats & Future Steps

India‑Maldives FTA talks finish first round, boosting trade and strategic ties.

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

June 2026 Wholesale, Output & Input Producer Price Indexes Show Rising Inflation – Key Figures and UPSC Implications

Rising June 2026 wholesale and producer price indices warn of cost‑push inflation, urging RBI action.

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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

India Launches Index of Services Production (ISP) – Double‑Digit Growth in 14 of 19 Sub‑Sectors in April 2026

ISP launch gives UPSC a fresh lens on services‑sector growth and policy impact

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

Direct Tax Collections Surge 16.4% to ₹6.51 Lakh Cr by July 13, 2026 – Implications for FY27 Budget

Direct tax collections surge, raising FY27 revenue hopes and fiscal health concerns

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defenceGeneralGS3

Raksha Mantri Flags Off Shaurya Vijay Yatra – 13‑Day Motorcycle Expedition to Kargil War Memorial (2026)

Shaurya Vijay Yatra links national memory with defence policy – a UPSC‑relevant civil‑military initiative.

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defenceMilitary Operations & ExercisesGS3

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Flags Off ‘Shaurya Vijay Yatra’ – 13‑Day Ride to Kargil War Memorial (2026)

Shaurya Vijay Yatra underscores India’s defence resolve and national unity

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Dr. R. Mashelkar Urges Innovation‑Centric Policies at FICCI – Focus on Deep‑Tech, AI & Inclusive Growth

India must revamp procurement to fund deep‑tech, AI and inclusive innovation.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Science & Technology Infrastructure Surge in North East under PM Modi — NECTAR Initiatives Highlighted

Science infrastructure surge in the North‑East strengthens disaster resilience and livelihoods.

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS3

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Visits Spain to Boost India‑Spain Trade, Investment & Innovation Partnership

Minister Piyush Goyal’s Spain visit leverages 70‑year ties to boost trade and green investment

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

DST‑Funded Ultra‑Sensitive Ammonia Sensor by CeNS, Bengaluru – Portable, Self‑Powered Wearable Device

Wearable, self‑powered ammonia sensor showcases India’s nanotech push for safer workplaces

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

UNICEF, PIB & AIIMS Nagpur Conduct Media Workshop to Boost Reporting on Childhood NCDs

Media workshop links health data and policy to boost coverage of childhood NCDs

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economyMacro TrendsGS3

Tamil Nadu TVK Government’s Fiscal Strain: White Papers Reveal Rising Deficit and Costly Welfare Schemes

Tamil Nadu’s Populist Welfare Spending Pushes State Deficit Beyond ₹90 000 crore

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