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

18 articles across 3 GS papers

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economy3
environment3
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schemesGS3

Union Cabinet Extends PM‑KISAN Scheme to 2030‑31 with ₹3.15 Lakh Crore Outlay

Cabinet extends PM‑Kisan to 2030‑31, earmarking ₹3.15 lakh crore for farmer cash transfers

86%
UPSC
2
societyGS2

Modi Announces Fast‑Track Courts for Exam‑Leak Cases – Effectiveness, Backlog & Policy Debate

Fast‑track court for exam‑leak cases aims for speedy justice but faces systemic backlog.

84%
UPSC
3
schemesGS3

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

GS Paper II

8 articles

Polity, Governance & International Relations

societyGS2

Modi Announces Fast‑Track Courts for Exam‑Leak Cases – Effectiveness, Backlog & Policy Debate

Fast‑track court for exam‑leak cases aims for speedy justice but faces systemic backlog.

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84%
UPSC
scienceGS2

India’s Integrated Digital Public Infrastructure: Aadhaar, UPI & Account Aggregator Transforming Governance

India’s DPI merges identity, payments and data to drive inclusive growth and governance reform.

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82%
UPSC
defenceGS2

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar Launches SHANTI Framework for Bay of Bengal Maritime Security Ahead of India's 2028‑29 UNSC Bid

SHANTI framework boosts India’s Bay of Bengal security ahead of its UNSC bid

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80%
UPSC
defenceGS2

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
environmentGS2

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
politicsGS2

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
internationalGS2

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
defenceGS2

Vice Admiral A.N. Pramod Appointed Deputy Chief of Naval Staff – Key Naval Leadership Shift

Operational veteran Vice Admiral Pramod now steers Navy’s senior staff – a key UPSC focus on defence leadership

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52%
UPSC

GS Paper III

8 articles

Economy, Environment & Science & Technology

schemesGS3

Union Cabinet Extends PM‑KISAN Scheme to 2030‑31 with ₹3.15 Lakh Crore Outlay

Cabinet extends PM‑Kisan to 2030‑31, earmarking ₹3.15 lakh crore for farmer cash transfers

Read full analysis
86%
UPSC
schemesGS3

GS Paper IV

2 articles

Ethics, Integrity & Aptitude

societyGS4

AI Misidentifies First Indian Visits to Prambanan, Palestine & Ram Temple – UPSC Fact‑Checking Insight

Fact‑check AI claims: historic Indian visits were mis‑recorded, urging primary‑source verification for UPSC.

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40%
UPSC
societyGS4
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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%
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economyGS3

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.

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78%
UPSC
environmentGS3

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%
UPSC
economyGS3

Cabinet Approves ₹84,084 Cr ‘Samudra Manthan’ Offshore Exploration Scheme – 60 Deep‑water Wells Targeted

Cabinet’s ₹84,084 cr offshore scheme boosts energy security by sharing deep‑water drilling costs

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78%
UPSC
environmentGS3

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
economyGS3

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%
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scienceGS3

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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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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