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Daily Current Affairs: 4 July 2026

Daily current affairs for 4 July 2026 with exam-focused key facts, connected news context, and revision notes for UPSC, SSC, banking and government exams.

Editorial note for exam revision Last updated: 4 July 2026. This briefing is structured for current affairs revision, with key updates and related coverage links to help readers connect recurring topics across days.

Today at a glance

Top current affairs to revise

  1. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) investigates 'dark patterns' in insurance quotes
  2. Ministry of Coal allows insurance surety bonds for coal block allocatees
  3. Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Mizuho Bank partner for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) financing
  4. Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves DWS Group's stake acquisition in Nippon Life India AIF Management Ltd
  5. Kotak Mahindra Bank acquires Deutsche Bank's India retail banking business
  6. Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) to acquire 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India Private Limited (TTSIPL) for ₹85 crore

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Economy, Banking and Finance6 headlines
  1. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) investigates 'dark patterns' in insurance quotes
  2. Ministry of Coal allows insurance surety bonds for coal block allocatees
  3. Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Mizuho Bank partner for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) financing
  4. Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves DWS Group's stake acquisition in Nippon Life India AIF Management Ltd
  5. Kotak Mahindra Bank acquires Deutsche Bank's India retail banking business
  6. Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) to acquire 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India Private Limited (TTSIPL) for ₹85 crore
Open Economy & Banking topic page
Government Schemes and Policy9 headlines
  1. Operation Surakshit Cyberspace: Safe Digital Ecosystem for Women and Children
  2. Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act: 125 Days Employment Guarantee
  3. Employees' Provident Funds Scheme 2026: Revised rules for contributions and withdrawals
  4. Delhi Next – Code, Create and Change: Boost for Civic-Tech Innovations
  5. Drugs Rules, 1945 Amended for Central Licensing of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies
  6. Government orders removal of BAT-BMS, Lossigy and Epoch-i-ion apps to prevent remote disabling of e-rickshaws
  7. SAMARTH: ₹190-crore semiconductor training hub at IIT Gandhinagar
  8. NITI Aayog launches Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global
  9. Digital India Programme: ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission and ₹1.65 Lakh Crore Semiconductor Projects Approved
Open Schemes & Policy topic page
International, Defence and Summits6 headlines
  1. India and Japan Strengthen Strategic Ties at 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi
  2. India and Japan agree on 2027 target for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project
  3. Indian Navy Deploys P-8I Aircraft for 30th Edition of RIMPAC Exercise in Hawaii
  4. Canada reduces Super Visa processing times for Indian applicants
  5. UNESCO warns Pakistan over reconstructions at Taxila historical sites
  6. India and Japan hold 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi to strengthen strategic partnership
Open International & Defence topic page
Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment7 headlines
  1. Microsoft and Lightstorm to build I-2SEA undersea cable linking India and Southeast Asia
  2. NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Launches Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST)
  3. Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) launches Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF)
  4. ACME Green Molecules and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) Sign $1 Billion Green Methanol Deal
  5. World Health Organization (WHO) adds first diagnostic test for Bundibugyo Ebola virus to Emergency Use Listing
  6. India's Electric Vehicle (EV) Sector Surpasses 2 Million Annual Sales
  7. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) to Celebrate 111th Foundation Day
Open Science & Environment topic page
Sports2 headlines
  1. Portugal beats Croatia in FIFA World Cup Round of 32
  2. Hokato Hotozhe Sema becomes World No. 1 in Men's Shot Put F57
Open Sports topic page
Miscellaneous Current Affairs4 headlines
  1. Bukhman International Booker Prize announced for 2027
  2. 8 products of Himachal Pradesh granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag
  3. GST Day observed on July 1
  4. World Sports Journalist Day observed on July 2
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People, Positions and Obituaries6 headlines
  1. Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal Named Founding Members of AI for Good Global Commission
  2. Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed Chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  3. Lt. Gen. Madan Mohan Lakhera Passes Away as Former Governor of Mizoram
  4. Puviyarasu, Tamil Poet and Translator, Dies
  5. Biswanath Sinha Assumed Charge as Kerala Chief Secretary
  6. Mylswamy Annadurai Appointed Chairman of Curriculum Design Committee for School Education in Tamil Nadu
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  1. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) investigates 'dark patterns' in insurance quotes
  2. Ministry of Coal allows insurance surety bonds for coal block allocatees
  3. Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Mizuho Bank partner for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) financing
  4. Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves DWS Group's stake acquisition in Nippon Life India AIF Management Ltd
  5. Kotak Mahindra Bank acquires Deutsche Bank's India retail banking business
  6. Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) to acquire 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India Private Limited (TTSIPL) for ₹85 crore
  7. Operation Surakshit Cyberspace: Safe Digital Ecosystem for Women and Children
  8. Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act: 125 Days Employment Guarantee
  9. Employees' Provident Funds Scheme 2026: Revised rules for contributions and withdrawals
  10. Delhi Next – Code, Create and Change: Boost for Civic-Tech Innovations
  11. Drugs Rules, 1945 Amended for Central Licensing of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies
  12. Government orders removal of BAT-BMS, Lossigy and Epoch-i-ion apps to prevent remote disabling of e-rickshaws
  13. SAMARTH: ₹190-crore semiconductor training hub at IIT Gandhinagar
  14. NITI Aayog launches Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global
  15. Digital India Programme: ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission and ₹1.65 Lakh Crore Semiconductor Projects Approved
  16. India and Japan Strengthen Strategic Ties at 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi
  17. India and Japan agree on 2027 target for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project
  18. Indian Navy Deploys P-8I Aircraft for 30th Edition of RIMPAC Exercise in Hawaii
  19. Canada reduces Super Visa processing times for Indian applicants
  20. UNESCO warns Pakistan over reconstructions at Taxila historical sites
  21. India and Japan hold 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi to strengthen strategic partnership
  22. Microsoft and Lightstorm to build I-2SEA undersea cable linking India and Southeast Asia
  23. NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Launches Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST)
  24. Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) launches Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF)
  25. ACME Green Molecules and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) Sign $1 Billion Green Methanol Deal
  26. World Health Organization (WHO) adds first diagnostic test for Bundibugyo Ebola virus to Emergency Use Listing
  27. India's Electric Vehicle (EV) Sector Surpasses 2 Million Annual Sales
  28. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) to Celebrate 111th Foundation Day
  29. Portugal beats Croatia in FIFA World Cup Round of 32
  30. Hokato Hotozhe Sema becomes World No. 1 in Men's Shot Put F57
  31. Bukhman International Booker Prize announced for 2027
  32. 8 products of Himachal Pradesh granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag
  33. GST Day observed on July 1
  34. World Sports Journalist Day observed on July 2
  35. Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal Named Founding Members of AI for Good Global Commission
  36. Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed Chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  37. Lt. Gen. Madan Mohan Lakhera Passes Away as Former Governor of Mizoram
  38. Puviyarasu, Tamil Poet and Translator, Dies
  39. Biswanath Sinha Assumed Charge as Kerala Chief Secretary
  40. Mylswamy Annadurai Appointed Chairman of Curriculum Design Committee for School Education in Tamil Nadu
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Headlines 04 July 2026
  1. Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) investigates 'dark patterns' in insurance quotes
  2. Ministry of Coal allows insurance surety bonds for coal block allocatees
  3. Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Mizuho Bank partner for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) financing
  4. Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves DWS Group's stake acquisition in Nippon Life India AIF Management Ltd
  5. Kotak Mahindra Bank acquires Deutsche Bank's India retail banking business
  6. Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) to acquire 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India Private Limited (TTSIPL) for ₹85 crore
  7. Operation Surakshit Cyberspace: Safe Digital Ecosystem for Women and Children
  8. Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act: 125 Days Employment Guarantee
  9. Employees' Provident Funds Scheme 2026: Revised rules for contributions and withdrawals
  10. Delhi Next – Code, Create and Change: Boost for Civic-Tech Innovations
  11. Drugs Rules, 1945 Amended for Central Licensing of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies
  12. Government orders removal of BAT-BMS, Lossigy and Epoch-i-ion apps to prevent remote disabling of e-rickshaws
  13. SAMARTH: ₹190-crore semiconductor training hub at IIT Gandhinagar
  14. NITI Aayog launches Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global
  15. Digital India Programme: ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission and ₹1.65 Lakh Crore Semiconductor Projects Approved
  16. India and Japan Strengthen Strategic Ties at 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi
  17. India and Japan agree on 2027 target for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project
  18. Indian Navy Deploys P-8I Aircraft for 30th Edition of RIMPAC Exercise in Hawaii
  19. Canada reduces Super Visa processing times for Indian applicants
  20. UNESCO warns Pakistan over reconstructions at Taxila historical sites
  21. India and Japan hold 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi to strengthen strategic partnership
  22. Microsoft and Lightstorm to build I-2SEA undersea cable linking India and Southeast Asia
  23. NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Launches Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST)
  24. Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) launches Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF)
  25. ACME Green Molecules and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) Sign $1 Billion Green Methanol Deal
  26. World Health Organization (WHO) adds first diagnostic test for Bundibugyo Ebola virus to Emergency Use Listing
  27. India's Electric Vehicle (EV) Sector Surpasses 2 Million Annual Sales
  28. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) to Celebrate 111th Foundation Day
  29. Portugal beats Croatia in FIFA World Cup Round of 32
  30. Hokato Hotozhe Sema becomes World No. 1 in Men's Shot Put F57
  31. Bukhman International Booker Prize announced for 2027
  32. 8 products of Himachal Pradesh granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag
  33. GST Day observed on July 1
  34. World Sports Journalist Day observed on July 2
  35. Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal Named Founding Members of AI for Good Global Commission
  36. Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed Chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  37. Lt. Gen. Madan Mohan Lakhera Passes Away as Former Governor of Mizoram
  38. Puviyarasu, Tamil Poet and Translator, Dies
  39. Biswanath Sinha Assumed Charge as Kerala Chief Secretary
  40. Mylswamy Annadurai Appointed Chairman of Curriculum Design Committee for School Education in Tamil Nadu
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Economy, Banking and Finance

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Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) investigates 'dark patterns' in insurance quotes

Key Updates:

  • The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has initiated a nine-month investigation into the use of 'dark patterns' by insurers to gather personal information for quotes.
  • The IRDAI has commissioned the Institute of Public Policy to conduct a study and monitor entities deploying these practices over a nine-month period.
  • Chairman Ajay Seth stated that insurance penetration should be measured by the number of people covered rather than premium as a share of GDP.
  • The IRDAI emphasised the need for the industry to focus on covering the missing middle, defined as a segment that is neither poor nor wealthy.
  • The IRDAI stated that the listing of insurance companies should be driven by promoters' capital requirements rather than transparency.

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Ministry of Coal allows insurance surety bonds for coal block allocatees

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Coal has permitted successful coal block allocatees to use insurance surety bonds (ISB) instead of performance bank guarantees (PBG).
  • This change was notified under the Coal Blocks Allocation Amendment Rules, 2026.
  • The provision applies to coal block allocatees under the Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation Act, 1957 (MMDR Act).
  • Existing operators who have already submitted bank guarantees are allowed to replace them with ISB to free up capital for mine development.
  • The Ministry of Coal plans to extend this facility to coal blocks allocated under the Coal Mines Special Provisions Act, 2015.

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Coal Gasification Push: ₹4 Lakh Crore Investment Target (Start of June)

The Union Ministry of Coal and Mines (MoCM) is prioritising surface and underground coal gasification to reduce import dependence and target investments of ₹4 lakh crore. The initiative aims to save approximately ₹3 lakh…

Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Mizuho Bank partner for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) financing

Key Updates:

  • Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Mizuho Bank, the banking arm of Japan's Mizuho Financial Group, have announced a strategic partnership to enhance collaboration in M&A financing.
  • The partnership combines the global network and structured finance expertise of Mizuho Bank with the domestic franchise and corporate relationships of BoB in India.
  • Both banks will collaborate on acquisition financing transactions, covering joint origination, structuring, co-underwriting, and syndication.
  • The agreement includes M&A advisory on identified deals and the creation of preferred-partner channels for sub-participation and secondary risk distribution.
  • The tie-up also encompasses ancillary banking services such as foreign exchange, interest rate hedging, escrow services, and capacity building in acquisition finance underwriting.

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Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves DWS Group's stake acquisition in Nippon Life India AIF Management Ltd

Key Updates:

  • The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the proposal of Germany-based DWS Group to acquire a 40 per cent equity stake in Nippon Life India AIF Management Ltd (NIAIF).
  • NIAIF is a subsidiary of Nippon Life India Asset Management Ltd (NAMI) and is registered with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) as a co-investment portfolio manager.
  • The CCI cleared the acquisition of shareholding of seven Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) by Anantam Highways Trust (InvIT), with units issued to Build India Infrastructure Fund, Dilip Buildcon Ltd (DBL), and DBL Infraventures Pvt Ltd.
  • The CCI approved the acquisition of shares in Krazybee Services Ltd and Finnovation Tech Solutions Pvt Ltd by Mars Equity Dragon Fund VCC.
  • Krazybee Services Ltd is a Reserve Bank of India (RBI) registered non-deposit taking Non-Banking Financial Institution.

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Kotak Mahindra Bank acquires Deutsche Bank's India retail banking business

Key Updates:

  • Kotak Mahindra Bank has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the retail banking, private banking and wealth management business of Deutsche Bank in India.
  • The acquired portfolio comprises nearly ₹29,000 crore in loans, ₹16,000 crore in deposits, and ₹10,500 crore in assets under management (AUM).
  • The transaction involves the transition of approximately 1.5 lakh clients and a workforce of nearly 1,000 employees to Kotak Mahindra Bank.
  • The deal is expected to close by September 2027, subject to regulatory clearance from the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
  • Deutsche Bank's India retail business operates through around 17 branches and reported revenue of ₹2,455 crore in the financial year ended March 2025.

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Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) to acquire 40% stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India Private Limited (TTSIPL) for ₹85 crore

Key Updates:

  • Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd. (BPCL) has signed an agreement to acquire a 40 per cent equity stake in Tiki Tar and Shell India Private Limited (TTSIPL) for a cash consideration of ₹85 crores.
  • The Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) has granted approval for the acquisition, which has an indicative completion period of 90 days.
  • TTSIPL is a joint venture between Tiki Tar Group and Shell Gas B.V. that provides bituminous products to markets in India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.
  • The joint venture reported a turnover of ₹317.76 crore in FY24, which increased to ₹545.16 crore in FY25 and stood at ₹404.60 crore in FY26.
  • TTSIPL was incorporated on 11 October 2019 with an authorised share capital of ₹37 crore and a paid-up capital of ₹36.08 crore.

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Government Schemes and Policy

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Operation Surakshit Cyberspace: Safe Digital Ecosystem for Women and Children

Key Updates:

  • Gujarat Police launched 'Operation Surakshit Cyberspace', a 28-day statewide campaign running from July 1 to July 28, 2026, to create a secure digital ecosystem for women and children.
  • The initiative is conducted under the guidance of Director General of Police (DGP) Dr. K. L. N. Rao, Criminal Investigation Department (CID) (Crime & Railways).
  • Local SHE Teams and dedicated Cyber Crime Police Stations will spearhead the grassroots implementation through community outreach and awareness programmes.
  • The campaign is based on the motto: Protection through awareness, investigation through technology, action through law, and a secure Gujarat through public cooperation.
  • The operation has set targets to educate 25 lakh citizens, encourage 20 lakh students to take the Cyber Safety Pledge, conduct awareness programmes in 10,000 schools and 1,500 colleges, sensitise 1 lakh adolescent girls, organise 5,000 parental awareness sessions, and ensure preliminary police action within 24 hours of every cyber complaint involving women and children.

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Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act: 125 Days Employment Guarantee

Key Updates:

  • The Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025 came into force on July 1, 2026, increasing the statutory employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days for eligible rural households.
  • The Ministry of Rural Development (RD Ministry) has provided an interim allocation of ₹95,692.31 crore to States and Union Territories to ensure uninterrupted implementation and timely wage payments.
  • The VB-G RAM G Act focuses on creating durable community assets, natural resource management, water conservation, agriculture, rural infrastructure, and women's empowerment through Self Help Groups.
  • A total of 29 States and Union Territories have made budgetary provisions, while 24 States have notified their respective VB-G RAM G State Schemes.
  • The national launch of the VB-G RAM G Mission is scheduled for July 2 at Mukkavaripalli village in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh.

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Khet Bachao Abhiyan to reduce excessive fertiliser use (Start of June)

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will launch the Khet Bachao Abhiyan nationwide from June 1 to June 30. The month-long campaign will begin from Ramsiya village in Raisen, Madhya Pradesh.

Employees' Provident Funds Scheme 2026: Revised rules for contributions and withdrawals

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Labour and Employment notified the Employees' Provident Funds (EPF) Scheme, 2026, under the Code on Social Security, 2020, replacing the Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 1952.
  • Under the EPF Scheme, both employers and employees are required to contribute 12% of wages towards the provident fund.
  • Full withdrawal of the provident fund is permitted for specified events, including retirement, permanent migration from India, and taking up employment overseas.
  • Partial withdrawals for illness, education, marriage, housing-related needs, and other notified special circumstances are allowed, provided a minimum balance of 25% of total contributions is maintained.
  • Employers are required to submit a consolidated return in Form V within 15 days of the scheme's applicability, including employee Aadhaar, Permanent Account Number (PAN), and Universal Account Number (UAN) details.

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Delhi Next – Code, Create and Change: Boost for Civic-Tech Innovations

Key Updates:

  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the 'Delhi Next – Code, Create and Change' programme at the Delhi Secretariat to solve urban challenges through technology.
  • The initiative's outreach campaign reached over one crore young people across the country, with more than 2.5 lakh participants registering.
  • An expert committee evaluated over 5,000 technical proposals, shortlisting 1,000 participants, with the top 60 teams presenting working prototypes.
  • The top 60 projects will be implemented as pilot projects by government departments and will receive long-term support, mentorship, and guidance to develop a minimum viable product (MVP).
  • The programme targets solutions for traffic management, waterlogging, smart parking, air pollution, waste management, electric vehicle ecosystem, digital governance, and citizen grievance redressal.

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Drugs Rules, 1945 Amended for Central Licensing of Stem Cell and Gene Therapies

Key Updates:

  • The Central Government amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to bring cell or stem cell derived products, gene therapeutic products, and xenografts under the Centrally License Approving Authority (CLAA) framework.
  • The amendment was announced by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to ensure uniformity in regulatory standards nationwide for evolving medical technologies.
  • The Drugs and Cosmetics Act already provides joint regulatory supervision by central and state authorities for vaccines, large-volume parenterals, and r-DNA based medicines.
  • Cell or stem cell derived products, such as stem cell-based regenerative treatments and CAR-T cell therapies, are used in the treatment of blood cancers including leukemias and lymphomas.
  • Gene therapeutic products include gene replacement and gene editing products for genetic disorders and cancers, while xenografts are animal tissue-derived products, such as heart valves, used in cardiology and orthopedics.

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Government orders removal of BAT-BMS, Lossigy and Epoch-i-ion apps to prevent remote disabling of e-rickshaws

Key Updates:

  • The government ordered the removal of three smartphone applications—BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion—due to their misuse in remotely disabling battery-operated vehicles.
  • IT Secretary S Krishnan confirmed the action during a Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Cybersecurity Summit.
  • The applications were allegedly used to shut down e-rickshaws by connecting to their Battery Management Systems (BMS) via Bluetooth.
  • The BAT-BMS application was developed by Shenzhen Grenergy Technology, based in the Shenzhen province of China.
  • The Delhi government has directed its transport department to investigate the BAT-BMS application and verify claims regarding its ability to remotely disable e-rickshaws.

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ShramMitra App to digitise Haryana's labour market (End of May)

Haryana Labour Minister Anil Vij announced the launch of the 'ShramMitra' app to digitise and modernise the labour market. The app is designed to transform the traditional labour chowk into a digital platform.

SAMARTH: ₹190-crore semiconductor training hub at IIT Gandhinagar

Key Updates:

  • A ₹190-crore semiconductor research and training centre, named Silicon and Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Research and Training Hub (SAMARTH), will be established at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Gandhinagar in Gujarat.
  • The facility is jointly funded by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), the Gujarat government’s Department of Science and Technology (DST), and IIT Gandhinagar.
  • SAMARTH aims to train nearly 10,000 individuals over five years, including 5,600 undergraduate, postgraduate and PhD students, 1,500 technicians, 1,000 certificate programme participants, 230 faculty members, 230 industry professionals, and over 2,700 summer school and short-duration programme students.
  • The centre will house laboratories for nano-fabrication training, CMOS process technology, semiconductor device characterisation, process and device modelling, and integrated circuit (IC) design and prototyping.
  • Key semiconductor projects in Gujarat include Micron Technology’s Assembly, Testing, Marking and Packaging (ATMP) facility at Sanand, CG Semi’s Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility in Sanand, Kaynes Technology India’s OSAT unit, and Tata Electronics’ commercial semiconductor fabrication plant at Dholera.

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NITI Aayog launches Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global

Key Updates:

  • The National Institution for Transforming India (NITI Aayog) launched the 'Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global' to transform Ayurveda into a globally recognised, evidence-based healthcare system by 2047.
  • Exports of Ayush products increased to $2.16 billion in 2023 from $1.09 billion in 2014.
  • The roadmap recommends upgrading manufacturing standards to World Health Organisation-GMP (WHO-GMP) equivalence and developing an export-focused ayurvedic pharmacopoeia.
  • It proposes creating a Global Ayurveda Register with WHO-aligned digital credentials and establishing mutual recognition agreements with G20, BRICS, and ASEAN.
  • The strategy includes developing international ayurveda treatment hubs in Mauritius, medical value travel zones in India, and premium experience centres in Geneva, New York, London, Singapore, and Tokyo.

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Digital India Programme: ₹10,000 Crore IndiaAI Mission and ₹1.65 Lakh Crore Semiconductor Projects Approved

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) stated that the Digital India programme has completed 11 years, shifting focus toward Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and quantum technologies for a Viksit Bharat by 2047.
  • Under the IndiaAI Mission, the government has allocated an outlay exceeding ₹10,000 crore to create shared computing infrastructure and support 15 indigenous foundation models.
  • The Semicon India Programme has approved 12 projects worth ₹1.65 lakh crore, including the inauguration of CG Semi's Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility at Sanand, Gujarat.
  • The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) processes approximately 24,162 crore transactions annually valued at ₹314 lakh crore, while the Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) is now shared with 24 countries.
  • Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) schemes have transferred over ₹51.5 lakh crore to beneficiaries, while the National Quantum Mission has been allocated ₹6,003.65 crore to strengthen deep-tech capabilities.

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India and Japan Strengthen Strategic Ties at 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi

Key Updates:

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi to deepen the Special Strategic and Global Partnership.
  • Both leaders established a target to attract ¥10 trillion in Japanese investment and double the number of Japanese companies operating in India over the next decade.
  • India and Japan signed their first defence co-development agreement for the Naval Radio Antenna Unicorn to initiate a new chapter in defence technology partnership.
  • The India-Japan Bio-gas Initiative was launched to establish 1,000 bio-gas and organic fertiliser plants across India to improve rural livelihoods and sustainability.
  • The summit prioritised strategic cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, and Information and Communication Technology (ICT).

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India and Japan hold 16th Annual Summit on July 2, 2026 (Start of July)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi. The two nations signed a pact on co-development in the defence sector, with the first project…

India and Japan agree on 2027 target for Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project

Key Updates:

  • Japan has backed India's target to start commercial operations on priority sections of the 508-km Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail (MAHSR) corridor by 2027.
  • The MAHSR project utilizes Shinkansen technology with trains designed for a maximum speed of 350 kmph and expected commercial operations at 320 kmph.
  • The corridor connects 12 stations: Mumbai (BKC), Thane, Virar, Boisar, Vapi, Bilimora, Surat, Bharuch, Vadodara, Anand, Ahmedabad, and Sabarmati.
  • The project includes India's first undersea railway tunnel, with a 7-km section passing beneath Thane Creek using a combination of the New Austrian Tunnelling Method (NATM) and Tunnel Boring Machines (TBMs).
  • The government aims to build a 7,000-km national high-speed rail network, with the Union Budget 2026-27 announcing seven additional corridors, including Delhi-Varanasi, Chennai-Bengaluru, and Mumbai-Pune, spanning nearly 4,000 km with an estimated investment of ₹16 lakh crore.
  • A dedicated High-Speed Rail Training Institute has been established in Vadodara to develop domestic expertise in bullet train technology.
  • The India-Japan Governors' Network for Friendship and Exchange includes partnerships between: Yamanashi Prefecture and Uttar Pradesh, Toyama Prefecture and Andhra Pradesh, Shizuoka Prefecture and Gujarat, Hamamatsu City and Ahmedabad, Wakayama Prefecture and Maharashtra, San'in Region and Kerala, Ehime Prefecture and Tamil Nadu, Fukuoka Prefecture and Delhi, and Kitakyushu City and Telangana.

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India and Japan hold 16th Annual Summit on July 2, 2026 (Start of July)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi. The two nations signed a pact on co-development in the defence sector, with the first project…

Indian Navy Deploys P-8I Aircraft for 30th Edition of RIMPAC Exercise in Hawaii

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  • The Indian Navy has deployed a P-8I maritime patrol aircraft to Hawaii to participate in the 30th edition of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) exercise.
  • Hosted by the United States (US) Pacific Fleet, the exercise involves 30 nations, more than 30 surface ships, five submarines, and over 200 aircraft.
  • The theme for RIMPAC 2026 is Partners: Integrated and Prepared, with the exercise first being held in 1971 to improve interoperability among partner navies.
  • The P-8I is a multi-role Long-Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Anti-Submarine Warfare (LRMR-ASW) aircraft based on the Boeing 737-800 platform.
  • Coordination between the Indian and US navies is facilitated by the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) and the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA).

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Canada reduces Super Visa processing times for Indian applicants

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  • Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reduced the estimated processing time for Super Visa applications from India to 50 days from 66 days.
  • The IRCC service standard for Super Visa applications is 112 days.
  • Work permit processing for applicants from India remained unchanged at nine weeks.
  • Study permit processing for applications from India increased to five weeks from four weeks.
  • Visitor visa processing time for Indian applicants declined to 21 days from 22 days.

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East Bengal FC wins Indian Super League (ISL) title (End of May)

East Bengal FC (EBFC) secured their first Indian Super League (ISL) title by defeating Inter Kashi 2-1 at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata. The victory ended a 22-year-old top-tier title drought for the club…

UNESCO warns Pakistan over reconstructions at Taxila historical sites

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  • The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned Pakistan to reverse reconstructions at two historical sites in Taxila to avoid being placed on the danger list.
  • The specific sites facing potential delisting due to unnecessary interventions are Mohra Moradu and Sirkap.
  • Taxila, known in ancient times as Takshashila, dates back to the Vedic period and is featured in Hindu epics including the Ramayana and Mahabharata.
  • The Punjab archaeology department is accused of replacing original walls with new construction and using modern building materials, which violates UNESCO rules.
  • In 1998, the Bhir Mound, located adjacent to the Taxila Museum, was placed on the danger list after the approved construction of a stadium.

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India and Japan hold 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi to strengthen strategic partnership

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  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in New Delhi.
  • The two nations aim to attract ¥10 trillion in Japanese investment into India over the next decade, with over $10 billion in fresh investments expected from approximately 120 new business agreements.
  • India and Japan signed their first co-development agreement for the Naval Radio Antenna "Unicorn".
  • The India-Japan Bio-gas Initiative will establish 1,000 bio-gas and organic fertiliser plants across India.
  • Priority sectors for deeper strategic cooperation were identified as semiconductors, critical minerals, pharmaceuticals, clean energy, and information and communication technology (ICT).

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India and Japan hold 16th Annual Summit on July 2, 2026 (Start of July)

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Microsoft and Lightstorm to build I-2SEA undersea cable linking India and Southeast Asia

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  • A consortium including Microsoft and Lightstorm plans to build the I-2SEA undersea cable linking India with Malaysia and Singapore.
  • The consortium members include Microsoft, Lightstorm, Tata Communications, Singapore Telecommunications, ASEAN Cableship, and NEC Corporation.
  • The I-2SEA cable will span 3,600 km and feature a landing station in Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
  • The network is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of 2029 to support AI, cloud, and hyperscale workloads.
  • India currently has 17 active submarine cables with a maximum potential capacity of 960 terabits per second.

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NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory Launches Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST)

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  • The National Science Foundation (NSF) and Department of Energy (DOE) Vera C. Rubin Observatory in Chile has officially launched the 10-year Legacy Survey of Space and Time (LSST) mission.
  • The LSST camera is the world's largest, featuring 189 individual CCD image sensors and the ability to capture 3,200-megapixel photos every 40 seconds.
  • The observatory will collect approximately 10 terabytes of photos nightly, taking about 1,000 photos per night to create a time-lapse record of the southern sky.
  • The mission focuses on understanding dark energy and dark matter, while also conducting a detailed census of the Solar System's asteroids and comets.
  • The LSST aims to capture data on approximately 20 billion galaxies, 17 billion stars, and 6 million solar system objects.

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Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) launches Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF)

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  • The Global Biofuels Alliance (GBA) launched the Global Biofuel Champion Fellowship (GBCF) to induct 15 early-career researchers as biofuel ambassadors.
  • Each fellow will receive a research grant of up to USD 15,000 and serve as an Ambassador of the GBA for two years to advocate for the global adoption of biofuels.
  • The inaugural award ceremony is scheduled for June 30 at Juniper Hall, India Habitat Centre in New Delhi, with the Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG), Dr Neeraj Mittal, as the guest of honour.
  • The 15 fellows were selected by a five-member Jury Committee and an eight-member Mentors Committee from institutions including the University of Sheffield, Imperial College London, and Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras).
  • Launched on September 9, 2023, at the G20 Summit in New Delhi, the GBA consists of 34 member countries and 14 international organisations, with India, Brazil, and the United States as founding members.

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Jordan joins India-led ISA, CDRI and GBA on April 27, 2026 (End of April)

Jordan confirmed its membership in three India-led global initiatives: International Solar Alliance (ISA), Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI), and Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA). The formal membership…

ACME Green Molecules and Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC) Sign $1 Billion Green Methanol Deal

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  • ACME Green Molecules has signed a long-term agreement with Japan's Mitsubishi Gas Chemical Company (MGC) to supply 100,000 tonnes of green methanol annually.
  • The deal is estimated to be worth approximately $1 billion and is described as India's first global green marine fuel collaboration.
  • The green methanol will be produced at the ACME Group facility in Paradip, Odisha.
  • Green methanol is an alternative to conventional marine fuels, specifically Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO), Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), and Marine Gas Oil (MGO).
  • The fuel is expected to comply with European Union (EU) and International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulations to reduce lifecycle carbon dioxide emissions.
  • ACME Group's green energy investments in Odisha include green ammonia projects in Gopalpur and Paradip, and a green methanol project in Paradip.
  • ACME Group is expanding its portfolio of green hydrogen, ammonia, and methanol projects in Bikaner, India, and Duqm, Oman.

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World Health Organization (WHO) adds first diagnostic test for Bundibugyo Ebola virus to Emergency Use Listing

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  • The World Health Organization (WHO) has added the first molecular diagnostic test for the Bundibugyo Ebola virus to its Emergency Use Listing.
  • The diagnostic test identifies the virus's genetic material from blood samples to provide faster and more reliable confirmation of infections.
  • WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus declared the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern on May 17.
  • The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has recorded 1,406 laboratory-confirmed cases and 438 deaths, with the virus spreading through Ituri Province.
  • The current outbreak in the DRC is the 17th Ebola outbreak in the country since the virus was first identified there in 1976.

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India's Electric Vehicle (EV) Sector Surpasses 2 Million Annual Sales

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  • India has crossed 2 million annual electric vehicle (EV) sales, with electric two-wheelers accounting for over 1.28 million units.
  • The passenger vehicle EV segment recorded 89% growth over the past year, while electric buses have exceeded 5% penetration.
  • India currently imports nearly 85% of its energy requirements.
  • The country has set renewable energy capacity targets of 500 GW by 2030 and 1,000 GW by 2047.
  • Key policy catalysts for the sector include PM E-Drive, PM eBus Sewa, Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes, and incentives for Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing.

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Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) to Celebrate 111th Foundation Day

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  • The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) will celebrate its 111th Foundation Day on 30 June 2026, featuring the inauguration of the Animal Taxonomic Summit–2026 by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav and West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikary at the Dhano Dhanyo Auditorium.
  • ZSI conducted a 111-hour hackathon on traditional knowledge in biodiversity conservation involving 16 regional centres, with the grand finale scheduled for 29 June 2026.
  • The organisation will launch the PaleoIndia Portal, developed jointly with the National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM), Chennai, and unveil Version 3.0 of the Fauna of India Checklist.
  • Publications to be released include Animal Discoveries–2025, Plant Discoveries–2025, Abstract Book: Animal Taxonomy Summit 2026, Records of the ZSI (Special Issue: ATS 2026), Fauna of West Bengal, Jeev Darpan, Faunal Diversity of Dry Deciduous Forests of West Bengal, and Faunal Diversity of Protected Areas of West Bengal covering Bethuadahari, Bibhutibhushan, Ramnabagan, Ballavpur, and Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuaries.
  • ZSI will formalise Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Centre for Marine Living Resources and Ecology (CMLRE), Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, and Kalyani University, West Bengal.

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Portugal beats Croatia in FIFA World Cup Round of 32

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  • Portugal defeated Croatia 2-1 in the Round of 32 clash of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo became the oldest goalscorer in FIFA World Cup knockout-stage history at 41 years and 147 days.
  • Ronaldo is the second-oldest goalscorer in the overall history of the FIFA World Cup, following Cameroon's Roger Milla who scored at 42 years and 39 days during the 1994 tournament.
  • Ronaldo became the oldest outfield player to start a men's FIFA World Cup knockout match, surpassing the record previously held by Bosnia and Herzegovina's Edin Dzeko.
  • The match was the first men's FIFA World Cup game to feature two outfield players over the age of 40 on opposing sides, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo and Luka Modric.

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Lionel Messi achieves billionaire status (End of May)

Lionel Messi became the second footballer in history to reach billionaire status after Cristiano Ronaldo. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Messi's net worth has surpassed $1 billion.

Hokato Hotozhe Sema becomes World No. 1 in Men's Shot Put F57

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  • Hokato Hotozhe Sema from Nagaland has secured the World No. 1 ranking in the men's Shot Put F57 category according to the World Para Athletics Rankings.
  • Sema serves as a Subedar in the 9 Assam Rifles.
  • He won a bronze medal in the men's Shot Put F57 event at the Paris Paralympics 2024.
  • Sema is the first Paralympian to receive the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal and has also been honoured with the Arjuna Award.
  • Indian athletes occupy the top three spots in the men's Shot Put F57 rankings, with Rana Soman ranked second and Juyal Shubham ranked third.

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India tops ISSF Junior World Championships 2026 standings (End of June)

India finished atop the standings at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Championships 2026 held in Suhl, Germany, with a total of 25 medals. The Indian medal tally comprised seven gold, eight…

India tops medal tally at ISSF Junior World Cup (End of April)

India finished on top of the table at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Junior World Cup Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun held in Cairo, Egypt. India won a total of 16 medals, including five gold, six silver, and…

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Bukhman International Booker Prize announced for 2027

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  • The International Booker Prize will be renamed the Bukhman International Booker Prize from 2027 following a 10-year funding commitment from Bukhman Philanthropies.
  • The prize money for winners will be doubled to £100,000 (approximately Rs 1.28 crores), split evenly between the author and the translator.
  • Shortlisted books will be awarded £5,000 (approximately Rs 6.37 lakh), which will be split evenly between the author and the translator or translators.
  • The 2027 judging panel will be chaired by Katie Kitamura and include Patrick McGuinness, Caleb Azumah Nelson, Olga Ravn, and Tessa Thompson.
  • Eligible works for the 2027 prize must be long-form fiction or short story collections translated into English and published in the UK or Ireland between May 1, 2026, and April 30, 2027.

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8 products of Himachal Pradesh granted Geographical Indication (GI) tag

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  • Eight traditional products of Himachal Pradesh have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status, increasing the total number of GI-tagged products from the state to 17.
  • The newly registered products are Seabuckthorn (Chharma) of Spiti, Salooni Safed Makka, Chamba Metal Art, Sirmauri Loiya, Kinnauri Topi, Sepuvadi of Mandi, Kinnauri apple, and Kinnauri jewellery.
  • The registrations were secured through the Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology & Environment (HIMCOSTE).
  • The state government is pursuing GI registration for four additional indigenous products: Bhot Jau (barley from the Pangi region of Chamba), Chamba Chukh, Plectranthus honey (from the Bharmour region of Chamba), and Sirmaur ginger.
  • The nine previously registered products of Himachal Pradesh include Kullu Shawl, Kangra tea, Chamba Rumal, Kinnauri shawl, Kangra painting, Himachali Kalazeera, Himachali Chulli oil, Chamba chappal, and Lahauli Knitted socks and gloves.
  • GI products are protected under The Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, 1999.

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Four Assam products granted GI tags on June 15, 2026 (Mid of June)

Four iconic cultural and artisan products from Assam have been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status by the Geographical Indications Registry of the Government of India. The newly GI-tagged products are Karbi…

GST Day observed on July 1

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  • GST Day is observed on July 1 to mark the anniversary of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) launched on July 1, 2017.
  • The GST framework unified India's indirect tax structure by subsuming 17 taxes and 13 cesses under the vision of One Nation, One Tax.
  • The system is a destination-based consumption tax featuring a dual structure comprising Central Goods and Services Tax (CGST), State Goods and Services Tax (SGST), and Integrated Goods and Services Tax (IGST).
  • The Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) provides the digital ecosystem for online registration, return filing, and tax administration.
  • The GST Council is the institution responsible for making consensus-based policy decisions and revising tax rates.
  • GST 2.0 reforms introduced in 2025 established primary tax slabs of 5% and 18%, with a 40% rate on luxury and sin goods including tobacco, online gaming, lottery, aerated drinks, yachts, and private aircraft.
  • Compliance measures for small businesses include raising the registration threshold from ₹20 lakh to ₹40 lakh, increasing the Composition Scheme limit to ₹1.5 crore, the Quarterly Return Monthly Payment (QRMP) Scheme, SMS-based NIL return filing, simplified registration for low-risk applicants, lower pre-deposit requirements for appeals, and relief from interest and penalties for eligible legacy tax disputes.
  • Tax burdens were reduced through GST exemptions on insurance and essential medicines, and lower rates for the cement and handicrafts sectors.
  • Registered GST taxpayers increased from 66.5 lakh in 2017 to 1.65 crore as of May 2026, with annual collections rising from ₹7.4 lakh crore in 2017-18 to nearly ₹22.27 lakh crore in 2025-26.

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World Sports Journalist Day observed on July 2

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  • World Sports Journalist Day is celebrated annually on July 2.
  • The day was established on July 2, 1994, by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS).
  • The date commemorates the founding anniversary of the AIPS, which was established in 1924 during the Summer Olympics in Paris.
  • The day serves as a platform to recognise and award outstanding sports media professionals for their dedication to reporting athletic events.
  • In India, sports federations are often controlled by powerful politicians and wealthy businessmen rather than athletes.

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Viswanathan Anand receives SJFI medal (End of June)

Viswanathan Anand received the Sports Journalists’ Federation of India (SJFI) medal at the Madras Cricket Club (MCC) in Chennai. The award ceremony was hosted in partnership with the Tamil Nadu Sports Journalists’…

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Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Bharti Mittal Named Founding Members of AI for Good Global Commission

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  • Mukesh Ambani (Chairman, Reliance Industries), Sunil Bharti Mittal (Chairman, Bharti Airtel), Lakshmi N Mittal (Executive Chairman, ArcelorMittal), and Vishal Talwar (President, FedEx Dataworks) were named founding members of the newly launched AI for Good Global Commission.
  • The commission was announced by Rwanda President Paul Kagame, Salesforce Chair Marc Benioff, and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin.
  • The high-level international panel includes more than 40 leaders from governments and businesses, including Jensen Huang of Nvidia, Brad Smith of Microsoft, Andy Jassy of Amazon, and Albert Bourla of Pfizer.
  • The commission aims to address global digital divides, noting that 2.2 billion people remain offline, and seeks to develop responsible artificial intelligence (AI) solutions across various sectors and geographies.
  • The inaugural meeting of the commission is scheduled to be held during the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva from July 7 to July 10.

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Lokhande Prashant Sitaram appointed Chairperson of Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

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  • The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) assigned Lokhande Prashant Sitaram the additional charge of Chairperson of the CBSE.
  • Lokhande concurrently serves as Additional Secretary in the Department of Home under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
  • He is a 2001-batch AGMUT cadre Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer.
  • He is an alumnus of Pune University and National Institute of Industrial Engineering (NITIE) Mumbai, holding a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering and a Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering.
  • CBSE functions under the Ministry of Education and affiliates more than 30,000 schools in India and abroad.

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Bharat Khera Assumes Charge as MSME Secretary (Start of May)

Bharat Khera, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the Himachal Pradesh cadre, has taken charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). Prior to this appointment, he served as Additional…

Sanjay Jaju Appointed Chief Secretary of Telangana (End of June)

Sanjay Jaju, a 1992 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and former secretary of the Ministry of Development of North-East Region, was appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Telangana. Sanjay Jaju succeeds…

Lt. Gen. Madan Mohan Lakhera Passes Away as Former Governor of Mizoram

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  • Lt. Gen. Madan Mohan Lakhera died at the age of 88 at a private hospital in Dehradun.
  • He served as the Governor of Mizoram from 25 July 2006 to 1 September 2011.
  • He served as the Lieutenant Governor and Administrator of Puducherry from 7 July 2004.
  • He held additional charge as the Lieutenant Governor of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from 29 November 2005.
  • He served in the Indian Army and participated in the 1961 Goa operation and the Indo-Pakistan wars of 1965 and 1971 in the Jammu & Kashmir sector.

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Dr Gopalrao Patil passes away as former Rajya Sabha member (End of April)

Dr Gopalrao Patil, a former Rajya Sabha member and paediatrician, passed away at the age of 94 in Latur, Maharashtra. He served as a member of the Rajya Sabha representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) between 1994…

Puviyarasu, Tamil Poet and Translator, Dies

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  • Puviyarasu, a renowned Tamil poet, translator, screenwriter, and actor, died at the age of 96 in Coimbatore.
  • He was among the few Indian litterateurs to win the Sahitya Akademi Award twice, for translation and poetry.
  • In 2006, he received the Sahitya Akademi Award for translating the Bengali poem 'Bidrohi' by Kazi Nazrul Islam into Tamil as 'Puratchikaran'.
  • In 2009, he won his second Sahitya Akademi Award for the poetry collection 'Kaiyoppam'.
  • He was a founding member of Vaanampaadi, a movement that popularised Tamil free verse.

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Vijaya Mehta passes away as veteran Marathi theatre legend (Start of July)

Vijaya Mehta, a veteran Marathi theatre director, actor, and producer, passed away at the age of 91. She co-founded the Rangayan theatre group in the 1960s alongside Vijay Tendulkar, Shriram Lagoo, and Arvind Deshpande.

Guru Muni Narayana Prasad, Padma Shri Recipient, Dies at 87 (End of April)

Guru Muni Narayana Prasad, the head of Narayana Gurukula in Varkala and a renowned philosopher, passed away at the age of 87 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He was conferred with the Padma Shri in 2024 for his significant…

K Bhagyaraj Passes Away as Tamil Actor-Director (End of June)

K Bhagyaraj, a Tamil actor and director, passed away at the age of 73 at Apollo Hospitals in Chennai. Born as Krishnaswamy Bhagyaraj on January 7, 1953, near Gobichettipalayam.

Biswanath Sinha Assumed Charge as Kerala Chief Secretary

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  • Biswanath Sinha, a 1992 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, assumed charge as the Chief Secretary of the Government of Kerala.
  • He succeeded Dr A. Jayathilak, who retired from service on June 30.
  • Prior to this appointment, Sinha served as the Additional Chief Secretary of the Home & Vigilance Department.
  • He has previously served as the District Collector of Kottayam, Wayanad, and Kozhikode.
  • His previous roles include Additional Secretary of the Planning & Economic Affairs Department, Additional Chief Secretary of the Finance Department, Additional Chief Secretary of the Store Purchase Department, and Chief Executive Officer of the Rebuild Kerala Initiative.
  • He has served as the Additional Resident Commissioner at Kerala House in New Delhi and Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
  • He has also held the position of Principal Secretary in the Personnel & General Administration, Finance, and SC/ST Development and Social Justice Departments.

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DK Shivakumar Sworn In As Chief Minister Of Karnataka (Start of June)

DK Shivakumar took oath as the Chief Minister of Karnataka on 3 June 2026, with the oath administered by Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot at Lok Bhavan in Bengaluru. Dr G Parameshwara was sworn in as the sole Deputy Chief…

Sanjay Jaju Appointed Chief Secretary of Telangana (End of June)

Sanjay Jaju, a 1992 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer and former secretary of the Ministry of Development of North-East Region, was appointed as the new Chief Secretary of Telangana. Sanjay Jaju succeeds…

Mylswamy Annadurai Appointed Chairman of Curriculum Design Committee for School Education in Tamil Nadu

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  • Former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) scientist Mylswamy Annadurai has been appointed as the Chairman of the Curriculum Design Committee for School Education in Tamil Nadu for a three-year tenure.
  • The committee is mandated to modernise the school syllabus for over 1.3 crore students with a specific focus on science, technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and critical thinking.
  • Mylswamy Annadurai previously served as the Project Director for Chandrayaan-1, India’s first lunar mission, and as the Programme Director for the Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM), also known as Mangalyaan.
  • He was conferred with the Padma Shri in 2016 and served as the Director of the ISRO Satellite Centre from 2015 to 2018, where he oversaw the development and launch of 30 satellites.
  • The 14-member committee includes Right to Education (RTE) activist Anantajit Makia, physicist Rita John, scientist T. V. Venkateswaran, and historian K. Rajan, with the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) Director serving as the member-secretary.

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