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UPSC Current Affairs24 July 2026

18 articles across 3 GS papers

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international

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schemes4

society4

science2

politics1

environment1

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schemesGeneralGS3

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Hits 94.87 Crore ABHA IDs – Nationwide Registry Expansion and Impact Assessment

ABDM reaches 94.87 crore IDs, boosting digital health and universal coverage

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

MoHFW Expands RBSK 2.0 to 38 Child Health Conditions, Targeting Hypertension, Obesity and NCDs

RBSK 2.0 now screens children for 38 conditions, including hypertension and obesity.

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schemesGeneralGS3

Government Launches ₹3,030‑crore BHAVYA‑Rasayan Scheme to Set Up Three 2,000‑Acre Chemical Parks

BHAVYA‑Rasayan Scheme boosts self‑reliant chemical parks – a key GS‑3 focus.

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GS Paper I

1 article

History, Geography & Indian Society

societyDemographics & MigrationGS1

NFHS-6 Shows Gains in Maternal‑Child Health and Rising Adult Obesity — Health Ministry Update (2026)

NFHS‑6 flags better maternal‑child health but a surge in adult obesity and diabetes.

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GS Paper II

8 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

India and Israel Conclude Second Round of FTA Negotiations – Steps Toward a Bilateral Trade Deal

India‑Israel FTA talks finish second round, paving way for deeper trade ties.

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internationalInternational BodiesGS2

GS Paper III

9 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesGeneralGS3

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) Hits 94.87 Crore ABHA IDs – Nationwide Registry Expansion and Impact Assessment

ABDM reaches 94.87 crore IDs, boosting digital health and universal coverage

Read full analysis

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India Hosts 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction – Key Outcomes & UPSC Relevance

BRICS DRR summit in Delhi strengthens India’s disaster‑risk policy and global cooperation

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Kerala High Court Bars Political Gatherings at Thekkinkadu Maidan – Implications for Secular Public Spaces

Court blocks political rallies at Thekkinkadu Maidan, raising secular‑assembly concerns.

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internationalGeneralGS2

US‑Saudi Civil Nuclear Cooperation Deal Stalled Over Abraham Accords – UPSC Implications

US‑Saudi nuclear pact stalls as Washington ties it to the Abraham Accords, raising security and non‑proliferation stakes.

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internationalInternational BodiesGS2

BRICS Health Ministers’ Side Event Highlights India's Digital Health Push and Responsible AI for Continuum of Care

India’s digital health boom and responsible AI take centre‑stage at BRICS 2026 health summit

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internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

U.S. Imposes 10% Tariff on India over Forced‑Labour Concerns – Section 301 Update

US makes 10% forced‑labour tariff on India permanent – a trade‑policy lever for ethics

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economyInvestment & TradeGS2

India’s Services Exports Reach $421.3 bn in FY 2025‑26 – FTAs and SEPC Drive Growth

FTAs and SEPC push India’s services exports past $421 bn, reshaping trade policy.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Student Protests Over Exam Leaks and Education Policy – Delhi Police Crackdown on July 20, 2026

Police crackdown on student protests exposes flaws in India’s education policy and governance.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

MoHFW Expands RBSK 2.0 to 38 Child Health Conditions, Targeting Hypertension, Obesity and NCDs

RBSK 2.0 now screens children for 38 conditions, including hypertension and obesity.

Read full analysis

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schemesGeneralGS3

Government Launches ₹3,030‑crore BHAVYA‑Rasayan Scheme to Set Up Three 2,000‑Acre Chemical Parks

BHAVYA‑Rasayan Scheme boosts self‑reliant chemical parks – a key GS‑3 focus.

Read full analysis

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Kalaburagi Chairperson Orders Quick Fixes for Technical Glitches in Five State Guarantee Schemes

Kalaburagi moves to fix glitches in Karnataka’s flagship welfare schemes

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre orders GitHub to takedown Bluetooth‑based Bitchat app – Security implications

I4C orders removal of Bluetooth‑mesh app Bitchat, citing security risks

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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

Gujarat Floods of July 2026: Massive Relocations, NDRF Deployment and IMD Alerts

Gujarat floods test federal disaster response and early‑warning mechanisms

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Health Ministry Boosts MBBS Seats to 1.29 Lakh & PG Seats to 86,360 – Doctor‑Population Ratio Improves to 1:778

Health Ministry expands medical seats, boosting doctor‑population ratio to 1:778 – a key health‑policy shift.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

DHR Health‑Research Budget Swells to ₹4,821.21 Crore in 2026‑27 – New ICMR Grant Schemes Launched

DHR health‑research funding jumps >500%, new ICMR grant tiers aim for high‑impact research.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

SASTRA University Develops Nanofluid Electrolyte for Rechargeable Zinc‑Air Batteries – Low‑Cost, Safe Green Energy

Low‑cost nanofluid electrolyte promises safe, green zinc‑air batteries for India’s energy future

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