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UPSC Current Affairs 28 July 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs28 July 2026

30 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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Today's Topics

politics
8
economy6
schemes4
defence4
society4
environment3

Must Read Today

Highest Exam relevance
1
politicsGS2

MHA Introduces New Sanhitas (2023‑2026) – Victim‑Centric Reforms in Indian Criminal Justice

Victim‑friendly criminal law reforms boost justice and UPSC relevance

86%
UPSC
2
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

PSBs Reach Record Low GNPA of 1.9% and Net Profit of ₹1.98 Lakh Cr in FY 2025‑26; Govt Launches ECLGS 5.0 for MSMEs and Airlines

PSBs achieve record low GNPA and profit, while ECLGS 5.0 backs MSMEs and airlines

85%
UPSC
3
environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

India Drafts CAFE III Norms with Flexibility, EV Credits and Energy‑Security Focus

CAFE III draft tightens fuel‑efficiency, pushes EVs and energy security in India

82%
UPSC

GS Paper II

17 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsGS2

MHA Introduces New Sanhitas (2023‑2026) – Victim‑Centric Reforms in Indian Criminal Justice

Victim‑friendly criminal law reforms boost justice and UPSC relevance

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86%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court to Frame Uniform Guidelines for Police Action in Protests Amid Exam Paper Leak Crisis

Supreme Court to set uniform police rules for protests, impacting exam‑leak law reforms

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82%
UPSC
schemesGeneralGS2

Kerala Cabinet Subcommittee Delays PM SHRI Report, Meeting Set for July 2026

Kerala delays PM‑SHRI report, highlighting centre‑state coordination in education policy

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82%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Bombay High Court to Hear Nitin Gadkari’s Defamation Suit Over Deepfake Linking Him to E20 Ethanol Programme

High Court case spotlights AI‑deepfake defamation and ethanol‑blending policy.

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80%
UPSC
politicsGS2

Supreme Court Orders Independent Probe into Police Excesses in NEET Leak Protests, Protects Minor Protesters

Supreme Court shields student protesters and orders probe into police excesses in NEET leak demos.

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79%
UPSC
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Announces Gender‑Neutral Induction & Faster Ex‑Gratia for ICG Personnel Families

Gender‑neutral ICG recruitment and speedy ex‑gratia boost defence equity and welfare

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79%
UPSC
defenceGS2

Launch of CFCFRMS 2.0 and SOP Boost Cyber‑Crime Response – Key Figures & UPSC Implications

CFCFRMS 2.0 boosts cyber‑fraud recovery, highlighting centre‑state coordination in digital governance

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76%
UPSC
defenceGS2

MHA Launches Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and Multiple Platforms to Combat Cyber Fraud – Key Stats up to June 2026

I4C’s digital ecosystem strengthens Centre‑State cyber‑crime response and saves billions.

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76%
UPSC
politicsGS2

K.T. Rama Rao Flags NEET Leak Protests as Inflection Point and Warns on Delimitation Impact on South’s Lok Sabha Share

NEET leak protests signal a political shift; delimitation could reshape South’s Lok Sabha power.

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75%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Lok Sabha Begins Debate on Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026

Lok Sabha debates Bill to curb exam cheating – a test of parliamentary process and education policy.

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75%
UPSC
societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

Union Minister Savitri Thakur Announces Goal to End Child Marriage in India by 2030 under Bal Vivah Mukt Bharat Campaign

India targets a child‑marriage‑free nation by 2030 – a UPSC‑relevant policy push.

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75%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Supreme Court Seeks to Halt Delhi Police Facial‑Recognition Surveillance of NEET‑UG Protesters

Supreme Court may curb Delhi Police’s facial‑recognition on NEET protestors, raising privacy concerns

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72%
UPSC
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Government Approves ₹2,254.43 cr NFIES to Expand NFSU Campuses and CFSLs Across 9 States

₹2,254 crore scheme to boost forensic infrastructure across nine states, enhancing security and justice.

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72%
UPSC
environmentGeneralGS2

Cell Broadcast Alert System for Disaster Warnings – NDMA’s Integrated CAP‑Based Platform Explained

CAP‑based Cell Broadcast alerts boost disaster governance and inter‑agency coordination.

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69%
UPSC
societyGS2

Home Ministry Releases Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026‑2029) – Key Actions for States

Home Ministry’s 2026‑2029 drug‑control vision demands state‑level action and new agencies.

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68%
UPSC
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

US Section 301 ‘Forced Labour’ Tariffs on India – Implications for Trade Deal Negotiations

Permanent US forced‑labour tariff forces India to rethink trade negotiations.

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65%
UPSC
defenceGS2

KVIC Supplies Swadeshi Items to CAPFs and Expands Civic Action Programme in Border Areas – MoHA Update

KVIC‑KPKB tie‑up fuels Swadeshi supply to CAPFs and expands border civic action.

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62%
UPSC

GS Paper III

12 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

economyInvestment & TradeGS3

PSBs Reach Record Low GNPA of 1.9% and Net Profit of ₹1.98 Lakh Cr in FY 2025‑26; Govt Launches ECLGS 5.0 for MSMEs and Airlines

PSBs achieve record low GNPA and profit, while ECLGS 5.0 backs MSMEs and airlines

Read full analysis
85%
UPSC

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS4

World Hepatitis Day 2026: Union Health Ministry Marks 8 Years of NVHCP and Pushes for Hepatitis‑Mukt Bharat

NVHCP hits 8 years: free hepatitis‑C treatment and 92% birth‑dose coverage push India toward Hepatitis‑Mukt Bharat

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82%
UPSC
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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

India Drafts CAFE III Norms with Flexibility, EV Credits and Energy‑Security Focus

CAFE III draft tightens fuel‑efficiency, pushes EVs and energy security in India

Read full analysis
82%
UPSC
schemesGS3

Vibrant Villages Programme‑I: ₹3065.32 crore Rural Development Drive in North‑Border States (2023‑2026)

Vibrant Villages Programme‑I boosts border‑area infrastructure, linking security with development

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82%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Pralhad Joshi Takes Over as Union Education Minister – Continuation of NEP 2020 Reforms

New Education Minister Pralhad Joshi must sustain NEP‑2020 reforms – a test of policy continuity.

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76%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

ICMR‑NIN Proposes Dual‑Axis Regulation for Ultra‑Processed and HFSS Foods to Curb Obesity

Dual‑axis food regulation targets ultra‑processed and HFSS items to curb obesity.

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72%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

India’s FY 2025‑26 Exports Hit $863.1 bn – FTAs Boost Trade with UAE, UK, Australia

FTAs fuel India’s record $863 bn export surge – a game‑changer for the economy

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72%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

Union Budget 2026‑27 Boosts AYUSH & EU‑India FTA Expands Ayurveda Globally

Budget and EU‑FTA propel Ayurveda into mainstream health and global trade.

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70%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

India's Toy Industry Boom: 89% Export Rise & New Policy Push under Ministry of Commerce

High duties and safety rules turn India’s toy sector into a booming export hub.

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69%
UPSC
economyInvestment & TradeGS3

RRBs Record Net Profit of Rs 10,177 Crore in FY 2025‑26 – Govt’s Review & Inclusion Drive

RRBs post record profit, signalling stronger rural finance and inclusion drive

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65%
UPSC
economyMacro TrendsGS3

AI‑Driven Employment Challenges: Lessons from China for India’s ‘Viksit Bharat’ Goal

AI adoption threatens jobs – India must balance growth with worker protection.

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62%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

PM Narendra Modi Reviews Assam Flood Situation with State MPs — Centre‑State Coordination

PM‑Modi’s meeting underscores Centre‑State coordination in Assam flood relief – a UPSC priority.

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55%
UPSC
environmentGeneralGS3

PM Narendra Modi Shares Sanskrit Subhashitam Emphasising Nature Conservation — UPSC Insight

PM Modi uses ancient Sanskrit verse to stress nature protection – a key UPSC theme.

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50%
UPSC