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The Union Government has updated the Index of Core Industries (ICI) with a new base year 2022‑23, added the iron ore sector, and revised sectoral weights to match the Index of Industrial Production. While month‑to‑month growth figures shift, the overall industrial growth trend remains largely unchanged, making the revised ICI a key reference for UPSC GS‑3 (Economy) preparation.
The Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, overseen by the Ministry of Commerce & Industry and DPIIT, have attracted over ₹2.40 lakh crore of investment, generated 14.15 lakh jobs, and propelled exports to ₹15.2 lakh crore by March 2026 across 14 sectors, underscoring their impact on India's manufacturing and trade agenda.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs has replaced the IPC, CrPC and Evidence Act with three new statutes—Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—to ensure faster, citizen‑centric justice. Strict timelines, limited adjournments and digital tools like e‑Sakshya, e‑Summon and Nyaya‑Shruti aim to curb delays, a development of high relevance for UPSC GS 2 (Polity).
The Health Ministry reports that India has maintained over 93% full immunisation coverage for four years, launched a nationwide HPV vaccination for 1.2 crore 14‑year‑old girls on 28 Feb 2026, and rolled out extensive pandemic‑preparedness measures including PM‑ABHIM, strengthened IDSP, and a network of 160+ VRDLs.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reports that by 15 July 2026, over 52 lakh girls have received the free HPV vaccine under a nationwide drive launched on 28 February 2026, complemented by training, digital tracking via U‑WIN, and awareness campaigns. This multi‑faceted approach, endorsed by Union Minister of State Anupriya Patel, aims to curb cervical cancer through vaccination, screening at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and treatment at Day Care Cancer Centres, a key topic for UPSC health‑policy questions.
On 20 July 2026, India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal in Riyadh to boost energy security and protect maritime corridors, marking his third Saudi visit this year. The talks come amid heightened West Asian tensions, including Houthi threats in the Bab al‑Mandab Strait and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, underscoring the strategic importance of India‑Saudi ties for UPSC‑relevant security and energy policy.
The Ministry of Home Affairs' <span class="key-term" data-definition="Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre – a central agency coordinating cyber‑crime response (GS2: Polity)">I4C</span> has expanded reporting portals, training modules and a new SOP to address a 103% rise in cyber‑crime cases from 2020 to 2024, saving over ₹11,158 crore through the CFCFRMS. For UPSC, the initiatives illustrate centre‑state cooperation, digital governance, and the growing importance of cyber‑security in India’s policy framework.
The Health Ministry has bolstered primary care by establishing hundreds of NCD clinics, scaling up 1.86 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, and extending AB‑PM‑JAY health‑insurance to 6 crore senior citizens. These steps, under the National Health Mission, aim to improve infrastructure, digital health integration, and maternal‑child outcomes, crucial for UPSC health‑policy analysis.
India hosted the BRICS Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM) meeting on 21 July 2026 in Chandigarh, finalising an Expert Working Group and showcasing the Ayush Zone. The event underscores India's push for evidence‑based traditional health systems, multilateral cooperation, and soft‑power diplomacy, all relevant for UPSC topics on health policy and international relations.
The Ministry of Finance reported that as of July 2026, the financial inclusion mission has created 58.63 crore Jan‑Dhan accounts with deposits over Rs 3.08 lakh crore, enrolled millions in insurance and pension schemes, and sanctioned Rs 41.71 lakh crore in Mudra loans, marking significant progress toward universal banking and credit access.
India will host the Sixteenth BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting in Chandigarh from 22‑24 July 2026, bringing together health leaders from eleven member countries to discuss health security, pandemic preparedness, digital health, AI and preventive health. The agenda, anchored on nine priority areas, aims to strengthen cooperation, promote universal health coverage and advance India’s multilateral health diplomacy.
India's Wholesale Price Index inflation surged to nearly 10% in June 2026, ending a decade of low price growth. The rise, driven by demand outpacing supply post‑COVID‑19, signals potential consumer price pressures and demands coordinated policy responses, a key topic for UPSC economics preparation.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has expanded the VRDL network to 163 labs, set up four regional NGS hubs, and launched the PM‑ABHIM mission to strengthen health infrastructure, thereby enhancing India's preparedness against emerging infectious diseases as of 2026.
On 18 July 2026, Hyderabad‑based <strong>Skyroot</strong> successfully launched its <strong>Vikram-1</strong> rocket, placing payloads into a 450 km orbit under the <strong>Aagaman</strong> mission, making India the third country where a private firm can reach orbit. The launch showcases the role of <span class="key-term" data-definition="additive manufacturing (3D printing) — A process that builds components layer by layer using a laser to fuse metal powder, reducing part count, weight and production time; crucial for modern rocket engine design (GS1: Science & Technology)">additive manufacturing</span> in rocket engines and signals a new era for India's commercial space sector.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the VINIMAY Land Port Management System at ten Integrated Check Posts across eight states, linking it with ULIP, ICEGATE, MoRTH and GST. This digital integration aims to streamline border trade, improve transparency, and is a key example of inter‑ministerial cooperation relevant for UPSC GS 2 and GS 3.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare announced in 2026 a large‑scale expansion of cancer care, adding 770 district NCD clinics, 524 day‑care cancer centres, new tertiary institutes and six Tata Memorial hospitals, while integrating oncology services into the AB‑PMJAY scheme. This strengthens early detection, reduces treatment delays and showcases cooperative health governance—key for UPSC topics on health policy, financing and federal‑state coordination.
On 20 July 2026, the Indian Navy launched Operation Southern Readiness 26‑2 at Southern Naval Command, Kochi, bringing together 254 participants from 26 nations under the Combined Task Force 154 and Combined Maritime Forces. The four‑day exercise, featuring ship‑handling, navigation and UNODC briefings, marks India's first hosting of this multinational maritime security training, underscoring its growing role as a regional security partner.
The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a 2026‑2029 Vision Document on Narcotics Control and expanded the Narcotics Control Bureau’s regional and zonal presence to strengthen drug‑trafficking enforcement. Key measures include new coordination centres, financial investigation guidelines, and increased international cooperation, all crucial for UPSC topics on internal security and governance.
On 21 July 2026, PM Narendra Modi highlighted Union Minister Chirag Paswan's article on the PMFME Scheme, which formalises micro food processing units through affordable finance, technology, branding, and market linkages, empowering women entrepreneurs and strengthening rural economies as part of the Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision.
On 21 July 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition by the Shiv Sena (Uddhav Bal Thackeray) faction challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker’s approval of six MPs merging with the rival Shiv Sena group, alleging a breach of the anti‑defection law. The case will clarify the legal meaning of "merger" under the Tenth Schedule, a key issue for UPSC Polity studies.