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Daily Current Affairs: 13 July 2026

Daily current affairs for 13 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: 13 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.

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Top current affairs to revise

  1. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Facilitates GI Registration for 28 Traditional Products
  2. Indian Potash Limited (IPL) and Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) sign MoU to promote drip irrigation
  3. World Bank (WB) approves $890 million for India's rooftop solar programme
  4. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Issues Nine Notices to Swiggy Instamart
  5. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Seamless Tubes till 2027
  6. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Approves 1.75 Million Tonne Strategic Crude Reserve in Karnataka

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Economy, Banking and Finance6 headlines
  1. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Facilitates GI Registration for 28 Traditional Products
  2. Indian Potash Limited (IPL) and Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) sign MoU to promote drip irrigation
  3. World Bank (WB) approves $890 million for India's rooftop solar programme
  4. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Issues Nine Notices to Swiggy Instamart
  5. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Seamless Tubes till 2027
  6. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Approves 1.75 Million Tonne Strategic Crude Reserve in Karnataka
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Government Schemes and Policy6 headlines
  1. Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana: ₹3,000 Crore for Conservation of 15,000 Sacred Groves
  2. Subhadra Yojana: Odisha Transfers ₹20,648 Crore to Over 1 Crore Women
  3. Mee Bhoomi–Mee Hakku: Distribution of Secure Pattadar Passbooks
  4. NPPA Fixes Retail Prices for 39 New Drug Formulations under DPCO 2013
  5. Amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945: Stricter Controls for High Alcohol Content Medicines
  6. All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24: Tamil Nadu Records 52.3% GER
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International, Defence and Summits3 headlines
  1. Indian Army to Procure 450 Indigenous Carl Gustaf Mk IV Rocket Launchers on 11 July 2026
  2. India Notifies Rules for UK Vehicle Import Benefits Under CETA Effective 15 July 2026
  3. India to host Aero India 2027 in Bengaluru from February 8
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Science, Discovery, Tech and Environment8 headlines
  1. Delhi Government Signs MoU for Rainwater Harvesting in 75 CM Shri Schools
  2. Indian Railways Approves ₹381 Crore Projects for Kavach Expansion and Locomotive Maintenance
  3. Union Environment Minister Presides Over 28th Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society Meeting
  4. Great Indian Bustard Chick Survives in Gujarat via Jumpstart Technique
  5. Union Minister J P Nadda Lays Foundation Stone for India’s First High-Altitude Medicine Centre in Himachal Pradesh
  6. Geological Survey of India (GSI) Discovers Thorium Deposits in Gundlupet
  7. Rare Himalayan Flower Cyananthus hookeri Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After 158 Years
  8. Scientists Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Decode Sperm Whale Communication
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Miscellaneous Current Affairs1 headline
  1. Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library inaugurated in Delhi on July 11, 2026
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People, Positions and Obituaries1 headline
  1. Andy Burnham Set to Become United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader
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  1. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Facilitates GI Registration for 28 Traditional Products
  2. Indian Potash Limited (IPL) and Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) sign MoU to promote drip irrigation
  3. World Bank (WB) approves $890 million for India's rooftop solar programme
  4. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Issues Nine Notices to Swiggy Instamart
  5. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Seamless Tubes till 2027
  6. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Approves 1.75 Million Tonne Strategic Crude Reserve in Karnataka
  7. Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana: ₹3,000 Crore for Conservation of 15,000 Sacred Groves
  8. Subhadra Yojana: Odisha Transfers ₹20,648 Crore to Over 1 Crore Women
  9. Mee Bhoomi–Mee Hakku: Distribution of Secure Pattadar Passbooks
  10. NPPA Fixes Retail Prices for 39 New Drug Formulations under DPCO 2013
  11. Amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945: Stricter Controls for High Alcohol Content Medicines
  12. All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24: Tamil Nadu Records 52.3% GER
  13. Indian Army to Procure 450 Indigenous Carl Gustaf Mk IV Rocket Launchers on 11 July 2026
  14. India Notifies Rules for UK Vehicle Import Benefits Under CETA Effective 15 July 2026
  15. India to host Aero India 2027 in Bengaluru from February 8
  16. Delhi Government Signs MoU for Rainwater Harvesting in 75 CM Shri Schools
  17. Indian Railways Approves ₹381 Crore Projects for Kavach Expansion and Locomotive Maintenance
  18. Union Environment Minister Presides Over 28th Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society Meeting
  19. Great Indian Bustard Chick Survives in Gujarat via Jumpstart Technique
  20. Union Minister J P Nadda Lays Foundation Stone for India’s First High-Altitude Medicine Centre in Himachal Pradesh
  21. Geological Survey of India (GSI) Discovers Thorium Deposits in Gundlupet
  22. Rare Himalayan Flower Cyananthus hookeri Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After 158 Years
  23. Scientists Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Decode Sperm Whale Communication
  24. Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library inaugurated in Delhi on July 11, 2026
  25. Andy Burnham Set to Become United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader
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Headlines 13 July 2026
  1. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Facilitates GI Registration for 28 Traditional Products
  2. Indian Potash Limited (IPL) and Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) sign MoU to promote drip irrigation
  3. World Bank (WB) approves $890 million for India's rooftop solar programme
  4. Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Issues Nine Notices to Swiggy Instamart
  5. Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Seamless Tubes till 2027
  6. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Approves 1.75 Million Tonne Strategic Crude Reserve in Karnataka
  7. Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana: ₹3,000 Crore for Conservation of 15,000 Sacred Groves
  8. Subhadra Yojana: Odisha Transfers ₹20,648 Crore to Over 1 Crore Women
  9. Mee Bhoomi–Mee Hakku: Distribution of Secure Pattadar Passbooks
  10. NPPA Fixes Retail Prices for 39 New Drug Formulations under DPCO 2013
  11. Amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945: Stricter Controls for High Alcohol Content Medicines
  12. All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24: Tamil Nadu Records 52.3% GER
  13. Indian Army to Procure 450 Indigenous Carl Gustaf Mk IV Rocket Launchers on 11 July 2026
  14. India Notifies Rules for UK Vehicle Import Benefits Under CETA Effective 15 July 2026
  15. India to host Aero India 2027 in Bengaluru from February 8
  16. Delhi Government Signs MoU for Rainwater Harvesting in 75 CM Shri Schools
  17. Indian Railways Approves ₹381 Crore Projects for Kavach Expansion and Locomotive Maintenance
  18. Union Environment Minister Presides Over 28th Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society Meeting
  19. Great Indian Bustard Chick Survives in Gujarat via Jumpstart Technique
  20. Union Minister J P Nadda Lays Foundation Stone for India’s First High-Altitude Medicine Centre in Himachal Pradesh
  21. Geological Survey of India (GSI) Discovers Thorium Deposits in Gundlupet
  22. Rare Himalayan Flower Cyananthus hookeri Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After 158 Years
  23. Scientists Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Decode Sperm Whale Communication
  24. Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library inaugurated in Delhi on July 11, 2026
  25. Andy Burnham Set to Become United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader
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National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) Facilitates GI Registration for 28 Traditional Products

Key Updates:

  • The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has facilitated the Geographical Indication (GI) registration of 28 new traditional products, increasing the total number of supported GI-tagged products to 176.
  • The newly registered products include Nalanda Bawanbuti Saree and Fabrics and Gaya Pattharkatti Stone Craft from Bihar, Kuchai Silk Saree and Fabrics from Jharkhand, Ba Shilp (Bamboo Craft) and Bihu Pepa from Assam, Himachal Wood Carving Craft, and Khajuraho Metal Craft from Madhya Pradesh.
  • NABARD interventions have connected more than 13,000 artisans and producers with higher-value domestic markets and generated over 50,000 direct employment opportunities.
  • There are 14 Rural Enterprise Producer Organisations (REPOs) currently promoting GI products across Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, and Gujarat.
  • GI Facilitation Centres have been established at the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) in Ahmedabad, Bihar Agricultural University, and the Madurai Agri Business Incubation Forum (MABIF) in Tamil Nadu.
  • NABARD supported the establishment of a dedicated GI Store at Aihole in Karnataka to showcase and market GI-certified products.

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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…

Indian Potash Limited (IPL) and Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) sign MoU to promote drip irrigation

Key Updates:

  • Indian Potash Limited (IPL) and Jain Irrigation Systems Limited (JISL) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to promote scientific, sustainable, and technology-driven sugarcane cultivation across Gujarat.
  • The partnership focuses on the survey, design, supply, and installation of drip irrigation systems, capacity building, farmer training, and field demonstrations.
  • IPL and JISL will jointly work to promote efficient irrigation and fertigation technologies, precision input management, and improved agronomic practices.
  • The collaboration aims to facilitate access to credit and grant support for eligible farmers to adopt Micro Irrigation Systems.
  • IPL operates sugar mills in Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, and Odisha.

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World Bank (WB) approves $890 million for India's rooftop solar programme

Key Updates:

  • The World Bank (WB) has approved a financing package of $890 million for India’s rooftop solar programme.
  • The package comprises an $820 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), a $60 million concessional loan from the Clean Technology Fund, and a $10 million grant from the IBRD’s Livable Planet Fund.
  • The WB will mobilise an estimated $4.2 billion in private financing through commercial loans to assist households in installing rooftop solar systems.
  • The financing supports the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, which aims to install rooftop solar systems in 10 million rural and urban households.
  • The programme is expected to create approximately 1.7 million jobs across renewable energy manufacturing, installation, and related services.
  • India has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2070 and increasing the share of non-fossil fuel sources in its electricity mix to 60 per cent by 2035.
  • Cumulative WB support has helped India’s installed rooftop solar capacity grow from approximately 500 MW to more than 27 GW.
  • Previous funding includes a $648 million package approved in 2016 for the Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Programme and $165 million in additional financing in 2022.

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PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana targets 1 crore homes (Start of June)

The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana is a flagship rooftop solar scheme aimed at enhancing energy self-reliance and supporting the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat and Viksit Bharat 2047. The government has set a target to…

Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Issues Nine Notices to Swiggy Instamart

Key Updates:

  • The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart following consumer complaints regarding the delivery of expired and contaminated food.
  • The regulator identified the supply of expired products including Healthify 100% Whey Protein 1kg and Noice Homestyle Madras Mixture with Peanuts.
  • Consumers reported receiving contaminated Akshayakalpa Organic Eggs and spoiled Kakke da Paratha that were unfit for consumption.
  • FSSAI found that the platform marketed Noice Eggs under a brand name not covered by a valid official licence.
  • The notices raised concerns regarding seller onboarding, compliance verification, traceability, and the adequacy of food safety compliance systems.
  • The company is required to submit a detailed explanation and a compliance report supported by documentary evidence to the regulator.
  • The regulator noted that the platform failed to take corrective action or provide satisfactory grievance redressal for reported food safety concerns.

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Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) Extends Anti-Dumping Duty on Seamless Tubes till 2027

Key Updates:

  • The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has extended the anti-dumping duty on seamless tubes, pipes, and hollow profiles of iron, alloy, or non-alloy steel.
  • The levy has been extended up to and inclusive of 27 January 2027, unless revoked, superseded, or amended earlier.
  • The existing anti-dumping duty on these steel products ranges between USD 961.33 and USD 1,610.67 per tonne.
  • The duty on these specific steel items was originally imposed on 28 October 2021 for a period of five years.
  • The CBIC also announced the continuation of anti-dumping duty on imports of Normal Butanol or N-Butyl Alcohol for a period of five years.
  • The duty on Normal Butanol applies to exports from Malaysia, South Africa, and the United States of America.
  • Normal Butanol is an industrial component used in sectors such as chemicals, paints, adhesives, and coatings.

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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) Approves 1.75 Million Tonne Strategic Crude Reserve in Karnataka

Key Updates:

  • Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has approved the construction of a new strategic crude oil storage facility with a capacity of 1.75 million tonnes at Mangaluru, Karnataka.
  • This project marks the first instance of a government-owned oil producer investing its own funds to build a Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR).
  • India currently maintains underground crude oil storage facilities with a total capacity of 5.33 million tonnes across Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru, and Padur.
  • The SPRs are managed by the government-owned Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Ltd (ISPRL).
  • The government is constructing two additional strategic storage sites to add 6.5 million tonnes of capacity to the existing reserves.
  • India imports nearly 88 per cent of its crude oil requirements, making it the world's third-largest energy consumer.
  • The new facility will complement the operations of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), a subsidiary of ONGC that operates a 300,000-barrel-per-day refinery.
  • Existing storage space at Mangaluru is partially leased to international firms, including the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).

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Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana: ₹3,000 Crore for Conservation of 15,000 Sacred Groves

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEFCC) approved the Aastha Van Sanrakshan Yojana to conserve and restore nearly 15,000 sacred groves (Aastha Vans) across India.
  • The scheme has an initial corpus of ₹3,000 crore allocated for five years, from 2026-27 to 2030-31.
  • The approval was granted during the 7th governing body meeting of the National Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management & Planning Authority (CAMPA) in Coimbatore, chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
  • The meeting also approved several wildlife and forestry projects: Conservation and Recovery Action Plan for River Dolphins, Project Snow Leopard Phase-II, Conservation Action Plan for the Indian Rhinoceros, a pan-India conservation strategy for the wild water buffalo, and support for the conservation of Manipur’s brow-antlered deer (Sangai).
  • Under the Nagar Van Yojana, 652 nagar vans and vatikas have been developed with a fund allocation of ₹571.50 crore.
  • A sum of ₹7.28 crore was released to the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE) under the Green Credit Scheme to promote the expansion of plantation-based green cover.

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Subhadra Yojana: Odisha Transfers ₹20,648 Crore to Over 1 Crore Women

Key Updates:

  • The Odisha government has transferred more than ₹20,648 crore directly into the bank accounts of over one crore women through four instalments under the Subhadra Yojana.
  • The scheme provides eligible women between the ages of 21 and 60 with an annual financial assistance of ₹10,000, paid in two equal instalments of ₹5,000.
  • Over the five-year implementation period from 2024-25 to 2028-29, each beneficiary is expected to receive a total of ₹50,000 through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mechanism.
  • The fifth instalment of the scheme is scheduled to be released on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan in August.
  • The Women and Child Development Department oversees the scheme, with Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida directing the completion of pending field verifications by 25 July.
  • Approximately 1.15 crore applications have been received so far, including 3.17 lakh fresh applications submitted during the 2026-27 financial year.
  • Around 1.02 crore women have been initially identified as potential beneficiaries for the upcoming instalment, which requires Aadhaar-enabled and DBT-linked bank accounts.

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Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission: Rs 2,295.45 Crore Outlay (Start of July)

The Odisha government approved a deep sea fishing mission with an estimated outlay of Rs 2,295.45 crore to be implemented between 2026 and 2036. The mission is a flagship initiative of the Fisheries and Animal Resources…

Mee Bhoomi–Mee Hakku: Distribution of Secure Pattadar Passbooks

Key Updates:

  • The Andhra Pradesh government launched the 'Mee Bhoomi–Mee Hakku' programme in Banaganapalle, Nandyal district.
  • The initiative focuses on distributing secure Pattadar Passbooks carrying the State Emblem to farmers to ensure transparency and authenticity of land records.
  • The government aims to distribute nearly 72.70 lakh Pattadar Passbooks across 9,833 villages by March 2027.
  • The programme involves the repeal of the Land Titling Act to resolve uncertainty over property ownership.
  • Records of rights for Village Inam lands have been completed in 1,971 villages.
  • An Auto Mutation system has been implemented to facilitate the seamless transfer of inherited properties to legal heirs.
  • Approximately 2,074 acres of Wakf land in the Don Assembly constituency were removed from the Section 22A list to provide relief to affected farmers.

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National Reading Day to be celebrated on June 19 (End of June)

National Reading Day is observed on June 19 to commemorate the memory of P.N. Panicker. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan will formally inaugurate the State-level celebrations at the Kanakakkunnu Palace.

Release of Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto (End of June)

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book titled Sanskritir Ratna Bhandar: Bhaowaiyar Itibritto (Bhawaiya: A Cultural Treasure and Its Historical Journey) at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The book is co-authored by…

NPPA Fixes Retail Prices for 39 New Drug Formulations under DPCO 2013

Key Updates:

  • The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) fixed the retail prices of 39 new drug formulations under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013.
  • The notification was issued by the Department of Pharmaceuticals on July 8, 2026, under paragraphs 5, 11, and 15 of the DPCO, 2013.
  • The price regulation covers medicines for cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, infections, cancer, glaucoma, HIV, and pain management.
  • The retail price for Tenecteplase (TNK-tPA) Injection 50 mg was fixed at ₹60,238.27 per vial.
  • Cardiovascular combinations include Amlodipine-Telmisartan-Metoprolol Succinate, Telmisartan-Chlorthalidone, Telmisartan-Cilnidipine, Bisoprolol-Telmisartan, Nebivolol-Amlodipine, and Amlodipine-Bisoprolol-Telmisartan.
  • Anti-diabetic medicines include combinations of Dapagliflozin, Empagliflozin, Sitagliptin, Metformin, Glimepiride, and Voglibose.
  • The notification covers anti-infective formulations like Amoxicillin-Clavulanate and ophthalmic solutions such as Netarsudil-Latanoprost and Nepafenac-Moxifloxacin.
  • Other notified products include Imatinib Oral Solution, Vitamin D3 Oral Solution, and a HIV therapy kit containing Darunavir, Ritonavir, and Dolutegravir.
  • Manufacturers must ensure retail prices do not exceed the notified rates, which are exclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
  • Existing manufacturers launching the same new drug within 12 months must file Form-IA on the Integrated Pharmaceutical Database Management System (IPDMS) 2.0.
  • Manufacturers are required to issue revised price lists in Form-V and submit them to the NPPA and State Drug Controllers.
  • Violations of the notified prices attract recovery of overcharged amounts with interest under the DPCO, 2013, and the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.

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Amendment to Drugs Rules, 1945: Stricter Controls for High Alcohol Content Medicines

Key Updates:

  • The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, on July 10, 2026.
  • Medicinal formulations containing more than 12% v/v ethyl alcohol in quantities exceeding 30 mL now require manufacturing and sale licences.
  • Such formulations can only be dispensed on the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner (RMP).
  • These products have been moved from Schedule K to Schedule H1 under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
  • The Schedule H1 classification mandates the maintenance of detailed sales records to monitor distribution and prevent misuse.
  • The amendment addresses the misuse of formulations such as tinctures of cardamom, ginger, and other aromatic medicinal preparations.

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All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) 2023-24: Tamil Nadu Records 52.3% GER

Key Updates:

  • Tamil Nadu (TN) recorded a Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) of 52.3% in higher education according to the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report for 2023-24.
  • The state surpassed the 50% enrolment mark for the first time, marking a 3.2% improvement over the previous year.
  • Out of 68.4 lakh youth aged 18 to 23 in TN, 35.8 lakh were enrolled in various degree, diploma, and certificate programmes.
  • The GER for female students in the state was 53.1%, while the ratio for male students was 51.6%.
  • The number of colleges in the state increased by 70 to a total of 2,983 institutions during the 2023-24 period.
  • Enrolment in Undergraduate (UG) courses in the state increased by one lakh, reaching a total of 25.4 lakh students.

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C. Joseph Vijay took oath as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu (Mid of May)

C. Joseph Vijay, chief of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), took oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu at Nehru Stadium in Chennai. TVK emerged as the single largest party in the 2026 Assembly election with 108 seats in…

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Indian Army to Procure 450 Indigenous Carl Gustaf Mk IV Rocket Launchers on 11 July 2026

Key Updates:

  • The Indian Army has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the procurement of 450 indigenous Carl Gustaf Mk IV multi-role rocket launchers under the Buy (Indian) category.
  • The procurement is part of the Army's infantry modernisation programme and supports the Make in India initiative.
  • The Carl Gustaf Mk IV is an 84 mm recoilless weapon system manufactured by Saab.
  • The weapon weighs approximately 6.6-7 kg, excluding sights and accessories, and is designed for operation in high-altitude regions, deserts, forests, and urban terrain.
  • The system can engage armoured vehicles, bunkers, fortified positions, buildings, enemy firing points, troop concentrations, and fire smoke and illumination rounds.
  • The launchers are expected to be manufactured at Saab's upcoming facility in Jhajjar, Haryana, marking the first production site for the system outside Sweden.
  • Technical requirements include a minimum barrel life of 1,500 rounds or 15 years and operational reliability in temperatures ranging from -20 degrees Celsius to +50 degrees Celsius.
  • The system is compatible with existing 84 mm ammunition and modern sighting systems, including digital fire-control devices and red-dot sights.

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India Notifies Rules for UK Vehicle Import Benefits Under CETA Effective 15 July 2026

Key Updates:

  • India has notified the procedure for importers to claim quota-based tariff concessions on vehicle imports from the United Kingdom (UK) under the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).
  • The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) stated that only Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and their authorised dealers or channel partners are eligible to apply for tariff-rate quotas (TRQs).
  • The agreement allows for the import of up to 3.78 lakh conventional-engine passenger vehicles from the UK at concessional customs duties over the first 15 years of the pact.
  • In the first year, India will permit the import of 20,000 passenger cars, including 10,000 premium cars at 30% customs duty and 10,000 mid-segment and mass-market vehicles at 50% duty.
  • The annual quota for conventional-engine passenger cars is set to reach 37,000 units by the fifth year, with the concessional duty eventually falling to 10%.
  • Vehicles with a Cost, Insurance, and Freight (CIF) value below 40,000 British Pound Sterling (GBP) are excluded from the agreement to protect the domestic mass-market electric vehicle (EV) segment.
  • No tariff concessions have been offered for electric, hybrid, or hydrogen-powered passenger cars during the first five years of the agreement.
  • From the sixth year, imports of EVs and hybrid vehicles priced between 40,000 GBP and 80,000 GBP will attract 50% customs duty under a specific quota.
  • To avail of the concessions, importers must produce a Certificate of Origin issued by UK authorities and a pre-purchase agreement from a UK-based OEM.
  • The TRQ Certificate issued by the DGFT will remain valid for up to 12 months or until the end of the calendar year, whichever is earlier.

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India to host Aero India 2027 in Bengaluru from February 8

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  • The 16th edition of Aero India, Asia's largest airshow, will be held from February 8 to 12, 2027, at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru.
  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will serve as the nodal agency for the biennial event on behalf of the Department of Defence Production, supported by Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).
  • India's annual defence production reached a record ₹1.78 lakh crore in the financial year (FY) 2025-26.
  • The government aims to achieve defence manufacturing worth ₹3 lakh crore and defence exports of ₹50,000 crore by 2029-30.
  • India's defence exports hit a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025-26, with the number of exporters increasing from 128 to 145.
  • Exported hardware includes missiles, artillery guns, rockets, armoured vehicles, offshore patrol vessels, personal protective gear, radars, surveillance systems, ammunition, components, and systems/sub-systems.
  • Recent export agreements include the supply of BrahMos cruise missiles and Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles to Indonesia.
  • According to a Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) report, India is the world's second-largest importer of military hardware, accounting for 8.2% of global weapon imports.

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Delhi Government Signs MoU for Rainwater Harvesting in 75 CM Shri Schools

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  • A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed on July 10, 2026, at the Delhi Secretariat for a rainwater harvesting project in 75 CM Shri Schools across Delhi.
  • The project is part of the ‘Catch the Rain’ initiative and involves Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), the Directorate of Education, and Ehsaas NGO.
  • The project will be implemented under the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative of IGL.
  • The project includes the audit and restoration of existing rainwater harvesting systems and the installation of new rooftop rainwater harvesting systems.
  • Water conservation and environmental awareness programmes will be organised for students and teachers as part of the initiative.
  • The Delhi government aims to eventually expand the model to nearly 800 government schools to promote groundwater conservation.

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Indian Railways Approves ₹381 Crore Projects for Kavach Expansion and Locomotive Maintenance

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  • Indian Railways approved a ₹206-crore project to install Kavach Version 4.0 on 680 route kilometres (RKm) in the Delhi Division of Northern Railway.
  • The installation covers the Rewari-Delhi and Shakurbasti-Bathinda sections, including feeder branch lines.
  • Kavach is an indigenous Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system designed to prevent train collisions and Signal Passed at Danger (SPAD) incidents.
  • The system monitors train movements, automatically applies brakes, and enables safe operations during adverse weather conditions such as dense fog.
  • A ₹175-crore project was approved to create additional homing facilities for 250 three-phase electric locomotives.
  • These facilities will be established at the High Horse Power (HHP) Diesel Shed in Raipur under the South East Central Railway (SECR).

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Union Environment Minister Presides Over 28th Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society Meeting

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  • Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, presided over the 28th Meeting of the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) Society in Coimbatore.
  • The meeting was held at the Central Academy for State Forest Service (CaSFOS) and marked the first session after the society's reconstitution for a three-year tenure.
  • The Minister emphasised the need to align the research, training, and policy-support frameworks of the WII with the national vision of Viksit Bharat @ 2047.
  • Institutional priorities identified during the meeting include human-wildlife conflict resolution, technology-driven management, and capacity building for wildlife management.
  • Dr. G.S. Bhardwaj, Director of WII and Member-Secretary of the Society, presented an overview of the institute's achievements and the Action Taken Report from the previous meeting.
  • The meeting saw participation from Member of Parliament Shri Atul Garg, Gujarat State Minister for Forest and Environment Shri Pravin Mali, and representatives from various Indian states.

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Great Indian Bustard Chick Survives in Gujarat via Jumpstart Technique

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  • A Great Indian Bustard (GIB) chick born on May 21, 2026, in Naliya, Kutch district, Gujarat, has survived the critical 40-day survival stage.
  • The chick was born using the jumpstart conservation technique, which involves replacing an infertile egg in a wild nest with a fertile, captive-bred egg to allow natural incubation and rearing by the wild mother.
  • The update was shared by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav during the 91st meeting of the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife (SC-NBWL) at CASFoS, Coimbatore.
  • The GIB is listed as a critically endangered species, with its population largely confined to Rajasthan and a few birds in the Kutch region of Gujarat.
  • Under the captive breeding programme in Rajasthan, a total of 98 chicks have been born at Sam and Ramdevra.
  • Project GIB is being implemented by the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) and the state forest departments of Rajasthan and Gujarat.
  • The project is set to enter the rewilding phase.
  • A previous jumpstart initiative involved transporting a fertilised egg 770 km by road from Rajasthan to Gujarat, resulting in a chick hatching in Naliya on March 26, though it went missing in April.

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Union Minister J P Nadda Lays Foundation Stone for India’s First High-Altitude Medicine Centre in Himachal Pradesh

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  • The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is establishing the ICMR Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong in the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh.
  • Union Health Minister J P Nadda laid the foundation stone for this facility, which is India’s first dedicated research centre for high-altitude medicine, on 11 July 2026.
  • The facility will upgrade the existing field station of the ICMR into a multidisciplinary research hub focused on diseases and healthcare challenges associated with high-altitude living.
  • Scientists at the centre will study altitude physiology, acclimatisation, mountain medicine, climate-sensitive diseases, and the impact of climate change on fragile Himalayan ecosystems.
  • The research scope includes infectious diseases, non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, nutrition, mental health, occupational health, and disaster medicine.
  • The centre aims to develop healthcare solutions for remote mountain communities using telemedicine, digital health platforms, and drone-based delivery of medicines and diagnostics.
  • The ICMR will collaborate with the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), and the Himachal Pradesh government for this initiative.
  • The project includes the Green ICMR Campus initiative, which involves the plantation of native Himalayan saplings and the release of a commemorative postal special cover.

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Geological Survey of India (GSI) Discovers Thorium Deposits in Gundlupet

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  • The Geological Survey of India (GSI) discovered a rare thorium mineral deposit in Gundlupet taluk, Chamarajanagar district.
  • Thorium is a naturally occurring radioactive metal considered a potential alternative nuclear fuel.
  • The GSI identified deposits across 700 acres in Koothanur and surrounding villages.
  • Out of the identified deposits, 20 acres have been marked as the core area.

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Rare Himalayan Flower Cyananthus hookeri Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After 158 Years

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  • The rare Himalayan flowering plant Cyananthus hookeri has been rediscovered in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh.
  • The plant belongs to the bellflower family (Campanulaceae) and was last documented in India in 1867 in Sikkim by Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker.
  • The discovery was made on 20 September 2025 near Chuna Valley, approximately 1 km from Mago village, at an altitude of about 3,600 metres.
  • The rediscovery was conducted by Subhajit Lahiri and Monalisa Das of the Botanical Survey of India (BSI) under the supervision of Sudhansu Sekhar Dash.
  • Voucher specimens of the plant have been deposited at the Central National Herbarium (CAL) in Howrah.
  • The findings were published on 30 June 2026 in the international conservation journal Oryx.
  • Scientists estimate that fewer than 50 mature individuals of the species exist in India.
  • Cyananthus hookeri is distributed across the Eastern Himalayas, including Bhutan, China (including Tibet), and Nepal.
  • The species typically grows in thickets, grasslands, and rocky slopes at elevations between 2,700 and 4,500 metres.
  • Researchers have recommended classifying the species as Endangered nationally under the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List criteria.

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Scientists Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Decode Sperm Whale Communication

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  • Researchers using Artificial Intelligence (AI) have identified a possible phonetic alphabet within the complex communication system of sperm whales.
  • The Cetacean Translation Initiative (Project CETI) analysed recordings of approximately 400 sperm whales in the Eastern Caribbean captured between 2005 and 2018.
  • Project CETI mapped 156 distinct codas, identifying structural adjustments known as rubato (manipulation of tempo and rhythm) and ornamentation (appending an extra click to a sequence).
  • A study published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences revealed that Mediterranean sperm whales have developed distinct regional dialects.
  • The endangered Mediterranean sperm whale population, numbering between 250 and 2,500 mature individuals, descended from a group that entered the sea through the Strait of Gibraltar roughly 20,000 years ago.
  • Whales in the western Mediterranean near Spain's Balearic Islands maintain a traditional 3+1 coda, while those in the eastern Mediterranean near the Hellenic Trench off Crete use a sped-up version of the same sequence.
  • Data indicates that eastern Mediterranean sperm whales possess the ability to code-switch to the western dialect depending on context or contact.

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China launches Haiyang-2E (HY-2E) marine satellite (Start of July)

China launched the Haiyang-2E (HY-2E) marine satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwest China. The satellite was deployed using a Long March-4B rocket, marking the 654th launch of the Long March…

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Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library inaugurated in Delhi on July 11, 2026

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  • The Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 11, 2026, on Udyan Marg in Delhi.
  • The library is established under the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
  • The facility houses 35,000 books and provides access to nearly one crore e-books.
  • The library features Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based self-issue kiosks and facial recognition-enabled membership.
  • The collection includes books on science, mathematics, Indian history, Hindi literature, geography, agriculture, and competitive examinations.
  • Annual membership for the library is priced at ₹500.
  • A lifetime security deposit of ₹1,000 is charged for NDMC residents and ₹2,000 for non-residents.

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Samvidhan Hatya Diwas observed on June 25 (End of June)

The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government observes June 25 as 'Samvidhan Hatya Diwas' to commemorate the anniversary of the 1975 Emergency. The Emergency Proclamation was issued on June 25, 1975, by the…

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Andy Burnham Set to Become United Kingdom (UK) Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader

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  • Andy Burnham has secured nominations from 322 out of 403 Labour Party Members of Parliament (MPs) in the contest to succeed Keir Starmer.
  • He is scheduled to be officially named the Prime Minister of the UK on 20 July 2026.
  • Burnham is expected to be formally confirmed as the leader of the Labour Party on the Friday following the close of nominations.
  • Keir Starmer resigned from the post of Prime Minister after the Labour Party's poor performance in the local elections held in May 2026.
  • The withdrawal of former junior defence minister Al Carns from the leadership race has positioned Burnham as the frontrunner for the role.
  • A candidate requires at least 81 nominations to enter the leadership race, and Burnham's current support levels prevent other candidates from meeting this threshold if he gains one more nomination.

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Han Seong-sook Nominated Prime Minister (Start of June)

President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea nominated Han Seong-sook as the next prime minister. Han Seong-sook is the incumbent minister of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).