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UPSC Current Affairs 29 July 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs29 July 2026

46 articles across 3 GS papers · Updated today

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science7
schemes6
society6
environment5
defence4

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan – Implications for Ministerial Accountability in India

Ministerial resignation over exam leak underscores accountability in Indian polity

84%
UPSC
2
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Lok Sabha Passes Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 – Up to 10 Years Jail & ₹50 Lakh Fine

Lok Sabha boosts penalties for exam paper leaks – a test of governance and public pressure.

82%
UPSC
3
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

National Quantum Mission Accelerates Indigenous Quantum Algorithms and Hardware Development in India

National Quantum Mission makes quantum tech a strategic priority for India’s development.

82%
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GS Paper I

2 articles

History, Geography & Indian Society

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS1

Joint Committee Extends Deadline for One Nation One Election Bill Report to Winter Session End 2026

Joint Committee’s extended deadline pushes One Nation One Election amendment to late‑2026, shaping UPSC polity questions.

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78%
UPSC
societyGeneralGS1

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s Debut Success and Media Pressure: Implications for Sports Governance in India

Young cricket star’s debut sparks debate on media ethics and sports governance.

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UPSC

GS Paper II

31 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan – Implications for Ministerial Accountability in India

Ministerial resignation over exam leak underscores accountability in Indian polity

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84%
UPSC

GS Paper III

13 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Andhra Pradesh MoU with AstraZeneca to Set Up Integrated Genomic Solutions Centre in Amaravati – A Leap in Precision Oncology

Andhra Pradesh teams up with AstraZeneca to launch India's first precision‑oncology hub.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Lok Sabha Passes Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 – Up to 10 Years Jail & ₹50 Lakh Fine

Lok Sabha boosts penalties for exam paper leaks – a test of governance and public pressure.

Read full analysis
82%
UPSC
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

National Quantum Mission Accelerates Indigenous Quantum Algorithms and Hardware Development in India

National Quantum Mission makes quantum tech a strategic priority for India’s development.

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82%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Lok Sabha Passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 Amid Rahul Gandhi’s Allegations on Police Excesses

Lok Sabha clears anti‑cheating bill, raising UPSC‑relevant debate on parliamentary oversight.

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82%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill Criminalising Insult to National Song Vande Mataram – 2026

Rajya Sabha criminalises insult to Vande Mataram, tightening protection of national symbols

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81%
UPSC
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Swatantrata Sainik Samman Yojana: Pension for Freedom Fighters – Beneficiary Count, Recent Revisions (2026)

SSSY pension scheme underscores welfare financing and ministry oversight – vital for UPSC polity and economy.

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78%
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schemesGeneralGS2

Research, Development & Innovation (RDI) Scheme Launched with ₹1 Lakh Crore Outlay – Key Details for UPSC

RDI Scheme rolls out ₹1 lakh crore to fund deep‑tech and boost self‑reliance.

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78%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

NEET Paper Leak Protests Highlight Trust Deficit in India's Education‑Innovation Linkage (2026)

Trust deficit in exams threatens India’s education‑innovation engine – a UPSC priority.

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76%
UPSC
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Union Cabinet Approves ₹1 Lakh‑Crore RDI Scheme; TDB & BIRAC Receive ₹2,000 Crore Funding

RDI Scheme shifts innovation funding to low‑interest loans and equity, boosting private R&D.

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76%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Radhakrishnan Committee Proposes CBT & IRT‑Based Reform of NEET‑UG Admissions

NEET‑UG to shift to CBT and IRT‑driven question banks to curb paper leaks.

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76%
UPSC
schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS2

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Highlights Expansion of INSPIRE Programme Across Rural India (2026)

INSPIRE Programme now reaches rural India, boosting scientific temper and equity.

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74%
UPSC
defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Announces Permanent Commission & Pension for Women Officers in Indian Coast Guard

Women get permanent commission and equal pension in Indian Coast Guard – a gender‑parity milestone.

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74%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Supreme Court Reviews Police Excess Force in July 2026 Protests — Polity Implications

Supreme Court probes police force in July 2026 protests, raising constitutional questions

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73%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Cyber Fraud Cases Surge to 29,758 in 2024 – Telangana Leads; Govt Rolls Out I4C & CFCFRMS Measures

Cyber‑fraud triples; govt launches I4C and CFCFRMS to curb digital scams.

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societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS2

Bihar Withdraws All FIRs Over NEET Paper Leak Protests Amid Claims of Wrongful Arrests

Bihar pulls all FIRs on NEET leak protests, stressing child‑rights and civil‑liberty balance.

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72%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

EVM Verification in Kolathur (Tamil Nadu) after Stalin’s Petition — Process, Findings, and UPSC Implications

EVM verification in Kolathur underscores India’s electoral safeguards – a must‑know for UPSC.

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71%
UPSC
politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Karnataka to Appeal CWMA Order for 3,500 cusecs Cauvery Release to Tamil Nadu

Karnataka challenges CWMA water‑release order, raising federal‑state water‑sharing stakes.

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71%
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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan Signals Fresh Talks on Labour Codes Amid Union Concerns

Kerala delays Labour Codes, sparking fresh union talks and centre‑state debate

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70%
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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh Inaugurates India's First Department of Military Medicine at Lucknow Command Hospital

India launches first Defence Medical Department to boost combat health readiness

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Lok Sabha Introduces Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 – Stricter Rules for Delayed Registrations

New Bill makes judicial magistrates approve registrations delayed over two years

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70%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

India Declares Zero Left‑Wing Extremism (LWE) Districts – Policy Impact & Development Gains (2026)

Zero LWE districts declared – security‑development model reshapes tribal regions

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70%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Technology‑Based Justice System Initiatives by Ministry of Home Affairs – Key Digital Platforms Launched in 2026

Digital justice tools launched in 2026 to fast‑track Nyaya Sanhita timelines.

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70%
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schemesGeneralGS2

ANRF Funding Surge & Private Partnerships: FY 2023‑27 Highlights and Bihar‑Specific Projects

ANRF budget doubles, private partners pour in ₹1,200 cr to boost research and Bihar projects

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68%
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defenceDefence Policy & ProcurementGS2

Launch of Machilipatnam (BY 529) – 7th MAHE‑Class ASW Shallow Water Craft by Cochin Shipyard, Boosting Indigenous Naval Capability

India’s new coastal warship showcases self‑reliance in defence.

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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

MOHA Boosts Anti‑Narcotics Framework: Expanded NCORD, ANTF, Zonal Offices & NIDAAN Database (2023‑2025)

MOHA creates a data‑driven, pan‑India anti‑drug network to tighten NDPS enforcement.

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65%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

BJP’s 2026 West Bengal Victory: Anti‑Incumbency Overturns Trinamool Dominance

BJP’s 2026 win in West Bengal shows anti‑incumbency can topple regional strongholds.

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65%
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defenceInternal Security & TerrorismGS2

Home Ministry’s Vision Document (2026‑29) & Strengthened Border Measures to Curb Cross‑Border Drug Trafficking in North‑East India

New Vision Document and NCORD aim to stop drug flow from Myanmar into North‑East India

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64%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS2

Hanle’s 25‑Year Milestone: Upgraded HCT & 13.7‑m Telescope Announced – Boost to Indian Astronomy

Budget 2026 boosts Indian astronomy with upgraded HCT and 13.7‑m telescope at Hanle

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societySocial Issues & InclusionGS2

DST’s Tribal Development Projects in Gadchiroli–Chimur: Composting, Kitchen Gardens and STRC Initiatives

DST uses science‑tech to boost tribal livelihoods in Gadchiroli‑Chimur.

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60%
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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS2

Pollen Study Links 4.2 ka Climate Event to Shrinkage of Harappan Civilization

Monsoon collapse 4.2 ka forced Harappan migration – a climate‑history lesson for UPSC

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societyGeneralGS2

PM Narendra Modi Congratulates Nation on Guru Purnima and Highlights Six Roles of a Guru

PM Modi uses Guru Purnima to stress teachers' six roles and national values

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30%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

E20 Fuel Impact on BS‑III Vehicles – Findings Cited by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

E20 fuel harms BS‑III cars – Centre urges safeguards, highlighting policy‑implementation challenge.

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78%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Science & Technology Ministry launches ANRF, RDI Scheme, NQM & Bio‑RIDE to boost R&D (2024‑26)

New R&D programmes aim to make India self‑reliant in high‑tech sectors

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76%
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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

TOTR Initiative: Managing Tigers Outside Reserves to Reduce Human‑Tiger Conflict

TOTR pilot tackles rising human‑tiger conflict as tigers move beyond reserves

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74%
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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

Integrated Flood Emergency Management in the Ganga Basin – Home Ministry’s Multi‑Agency Strategy (2026)

Home Ministry’s AI‑driven flood plan ties tech, states and Nepal for Ganga‑basin safety

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72%
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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Bhupender Yadav Launches NTCA Eco‑Tourism Portal, Highlights Tiger Rise on Global Tiger Day

India’s tiger count hits 3,682; govt launches NTCA eco‑tourism portal on Global Tiger Day

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70%
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schemesGeneralGS3

PM Modi Launches Nationwide ‘Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat’ Campaign to Combat Drug Abuse

Nation‑wide youth drive against drugs highlights governance and social welfare for UPSC

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70%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

MHA Expands Forensic Capacity via Nirbhaya Fund: New DNA Labs, Cyber Centres & NFSU Campuses

MHA boosts forensic capacity via Nirbhaya Fund to safeguard women and modernise policing

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66%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Rise in India's GERD to 0.84% of GDP (2023‑24) – Govt & Private Sector Share, New RDI Fund & ANRF

Private‑sector R&D now leads India’s GERD, driving a new innovation push.

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65%
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scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

Government Frameworks for Commercialising Public‑Sector Technologies: NRDC, CSIR, DBT & DST Initiatives (2023‑26)

Government bodies fast‑track public‑sector tech to market, boosting jobs and growth.

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62%
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politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS3

June 22, 2026 Fire Tragedy in Aliganj, Lucknow Highlights Lapses in Building & Fire Safety Regulations

Aliganj fire exposes lax building‑code enforcement and urban safety gaps.

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55%
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environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

PM Modi Reaffirms Science‑Based Tiger Conservation on Global Tiger Day – India Holds 70% of Tigers

Modi’s Global Tiger Day pledge spotlights India’s 70% tiger share and science‑driven conservation.

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50%
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economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

Assam Chief Minister Flags Off First Purabi Ice Cream Export to Bhutan – Milestone for NE Dairy Sector

Assam’s first processed‑dairy export to Bhutan highlights cooperative‑driven export policy.

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