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UPSC Current Affairs26 July 2026

17 articles across 4 GS papers · Updated today

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS3

Ken‑Betwa River Linking Project Protest in Madhya Pradesh: Tribal Displacement, Environmental Concerns & Government Response

Ken‑Betwa river link sparks tribal protest, forcing the government to raise rehabilitation payouts.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Andhra Pradesh Launches AI‑Powered City Flood Alert Platform to Predict Urban Floods

AI‑based flood alerts give Andhra Pradesh a proactive edge in urban disaster management

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defenceMilitary Operations & ExercisesGS2

President Murmu and PM Modi Honour Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 — Tributes by Leaders and Defence Highlights

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Constitutional leaders reaffirm India’s defence resolve

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GS Paper I

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History, Geography & Indian Society

defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS1

Jitendra Singh Labels Partition India's Greatest Blunder, Stresses PoJK Retrieval and Proactive Defence on Kargil Vijay Diwas

Partition labelled blunder; PoJK retrieval & proactive defence highlighted on Kargil Vijay Diwas

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GS Paper II

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Polity, Governance & International Relations

defenceMilitary Operations & ExercisesGS2

President Murmu and PM Modi Honour Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026 — Tributes by Leaders and Defence Highlights

Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026: Constitutional leaders reaffirm India’s defence resolve

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

GS Paper III

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Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

societySocial Issues & InclusionGS3

Ken‑Betwa River Linking Project Protest in Madhya Pradesh: Tribal Displacement, Environmental Concerns & Government Response

Ken‑Betwa river link sparks tribal protest, forcing the government to raise rehabilitation payouts.

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GS Paper IV

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Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

societyGeneralGS4

PM Narendra Modi Hails Anahat Singh’s Gold at 2026 World Junior Squash Championship – Boost for Youth Sports

PM’s praise for Anahat Singh’s gold spotlights youth sports and soft‑power for India

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PM Modi Declares India a Trusted Global Defence Partner, Highlights Kargil Victory and Space Milestones

India’s defence self‑reliance and private space push reshape strategic policy

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Union Home Minister Amit Shah Praises Dharmendra Pradhan’s Resignation Over NEET Leak, Highlights Education Reforms

Amit Shah’s praise of Pradhan’s resignation underscores accountability in India’s education system.

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Adyar Police Register Case Against Kayalvizhi Alagiri for Assault on SBI NRI Branch Manager

Political clout vs law: Kayalvizhi Alagiri booked for assault on SBI NRI manager

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after NEET‑UG Leak Protests — Implications for BJP‑Dominant Party System

Minister resigns amid NEET‑UG leak protests, exposing limits of BJP dominance

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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Highlights Operation Sindoor and Kargil Vijay Diwas – Push for Aatmanirbharta and Viksit Bharat@2047

Rajnath Singh ties Kargil Victory to Operation Sindoor, urging self‑reliance for 2047

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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

NEET Fallout Sparks Youth Protest and Demands Resignation of Education Minister — UPSC Perspective

NEET scandal triggers youth protest demanding ministerial resignation – a test of accountability

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defenceMilitary Operations & ExercisesGS2

INS Sudarshini Departs Boston for Azores, Showcasing India’s Maritime Diplomacy under Lokayan 26

INS Sudarshini’s Boston departure highlights India’s maritime diplomacy under Lokayan 26

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

PM Modi’s 136th ‘Mann Ki Baat’: Kargil Vijay Diwas, Defence Indigenisation & Nationwide ‘Catch the Rain’ Drive

Modi ties Kargil Victory to defence self‑reliance and rain‑water drives.

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defenceMilitary Operations & ExercisesGS2

PM Narendra Modi Honors Soldiers on Kargil Vijay Diwas – 2026 Tribute

PM Modi’s Kargil tribute underscores defence pride and digital governance for UPSC.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Pralhad Joshi Takes Charge of Education Ministry and Reviews Scheme Implementation

Pralhad Joshi’s multi‑portfolio charge of Education hints at integrated policy‑making for UPSC.

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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Andhra Pradesh Launches AI‑Powered City Flood Alert Platform to Predict Urban Floods

AI‑based flood alerts give Andhra Pradesh a proactive edge in urban disaster management

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Calls for Streamlined Income Tax Services and Faster Land Transfers

Sitharaman pushes fast tax services and clean‑up of government land to curb red‑tape.

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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Catch the Rain Campaign Boosts Water Conservation in Nandyal, Andhra Pradesh — 2,691 km Desilted, 251 Tanks Restored

Catch the Rain campaign showcases central‑state teamwork for water security in AP

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