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UPSC Current Affairs 31 July 2026 | Daily Digest – Vaidra
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UPSC Current Affairs31 July 2026

13 articles across 3 GS papers

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international2
economy2
politics2
society2
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schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Union Cabinet Approves ₹5,070‑crore Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana to Boost Floating Solar by 2030‑31

Cabinet backs ₹5,070 cr scheme to scale floating solar and meet 2030 renewable goals

82%
UPSC
2
internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Modi and UK PM Burnham Strengthen India‑UK Strategic Partnership – Focus on Trade, Tech & Security

Modi‑Burnham call boosts India‑UK trade, AI and security ties – a key GS‑2 development

78%
UPSC
3
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

June 2026 IIP Surges to 7.3% – Manufacturing, Exports and Capital Goods Drive Growth Amid West Asia Crisis and Weak Monsoon

Industrial output spikes to 7.3% in June, showing policy resilience amid external shocks.

78%
UPSC

GS Paper II

5 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

internationalAgreements & InitiativesGS2

Modi and UK PM Burnham Strengthen India‑UK Strategic Partnership – Focus on Trade, Tech & Security

Modi‑Burnham call boosts India‑UK trade, AI and security ties – a key GS‑2 development

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78%
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politicsBurning IssuesGS2

West Bengal STF Arrests Two Suspects Linked to Pakistan‑Based Jaish‑e‑Mohammed – Security Implications

STF arrests expose Pakistan‑linked terror plot against West Bengal CM – a security red flag for UPSC.

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78%
UPSC
environmentPollution & Waste ManagementGS2

Supreme Court Upholds Post‑Fact EIA Clearances, Raises Concerns over Environmental Amnesty – Implications for UPSC

Supreme Court backs retro‑active EIA clearances, reshaping India’s environmental law.

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73%
UPSC
internationalInternational BodiesGS2

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urges Iran & Ukraine to halt attacks on commercial vessels in Strait of Hormuz and Black Sea

Jaishankar presses Iran, Ukraine to protect Indian ships and seafarers in vital sea lanes

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71%
UPSC
politicsLegislation & Institutional GovernanceGS2

Lok Sabha Passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 Amid Opposition Protests

Lok Sabha passes birth‑death registration amendment via voice vote amid protests

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71%
UPSC

GS Paper III

7 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesCentral Schemes & Welfare ProgrammesGS3

Union Cabinet Approves ₹5,070‑crore Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana to Boost Floating Solar by 2030‑31

Cabinet backs ₹5,070 cr scheme to scale floating solar and meet 2030 renewable goals

Read full analysis
82%
UPSC

GS Paper IV

1 article

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

societySocial Issues & InclusionGS4

Rise of Faith‑Based Dating Apps in India: Muzz, Matrimony.com’s Shift and Changing Marriage Patterns

Faith‑based dating apps are reshaping India’s marriage market, challenging traditional portals.

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40%
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June 2026 IIP Surges to 7.3% – Manufacturing, Exports and Capital Goods Drive Growth Amid West Asia Crisis and Weak Monsoon

Industrial output spikes to 7.3% in June, showing policy resilience amid external shocks.

Read full analysis
78%
UPSC
environmentBiodiversity & ConservationGS3

Standing Committee of NBWL Calls for Pygmy Hog to be Listed as Critically Endangered under IDWH Scheme

Pygmy hog to get top‑priority status under IDWH, boosting funding and re‑introduction plans.

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78%
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environmentClimate Change & International NegotiationsGS3

World Bank Report Warns Extreme Heat Could Cut South Asia’s Economy by 7% by 2050

Extreme heat threatens South Asia’s jobs and growth – a key UPSC concern.

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75%
UPSC
economyMicro & Sector-SpecificGS3

BJP MP Ganesh Singh Calls for Pilot to Extract Potash from Cement Kiln Dust in Satna

MP pushes pilot to turn cement waste into domestic potash, cutting fertilizer imports

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72%
UPSC
scienceSci-Tech Developments & InnovationGS3

IN‑SPACe Issues New Guidelines for Planned Space Re‑entry – Safety, Liability and UPSC Implications

IN‑SPACe’s re‑entry rules put safety and liability on private space firms

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70%
UPSC
societyEducation & Health InitiativesGS3

Parliamentary Committee Pushes Front‑of‑Pack Labelling & Health Tax on Junk Food – Implications for India’s Nutrition Policy

Front‑of‑pack labels and junk‑food tax proposed to curb India’s obesity surge

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68%
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