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22Jul 2026

India-U.K. Trade Pact: A Win-Win Deal

NEW TRADE PACT A WIN-WIN FOR INDIA AND U.K. Syllabus: GS 2: Effects of policies and politics of countries on India’s interest. Groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests. Why in the News? The India–United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into force on 15 July 2026, marking a major milestone …

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21Jul 2026

Operation Vajra Foils Tramadol Drug Diversion

Operation Vajra Foils Massive International Tramadol Drug Diversion Attempt Why in the News ? The Central Bureau of Narcotics (CBN) successfully conducted Operation Vajra, seizing 12 crore Tramadol Hydrochloride tablets worth a massive consignment intended for illegal diversion to Libya. The operation highlights India’s strengthened efforts against transnational drug trafficking under the NDPS Act, 1985, …

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21Jul 2026

India Approves First Dengue Vaccine for Public

India Approves First Dengue Vaccine For Wider Public Protection Why in the News ? The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted market authorisation to QDENGA (TAK-003), making it the first dengue vaccine approved in India. The vaccine is indicated for individuals aged 4–60 years and offers protection against all four dengue virus serotypes. …

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21Jul 2026

Rising Inflation Driven by Supply Shocks

Rising Inflation Reflects Supply Shocks And Cost Pressures Nationwide Why in the News ? India has witnessed a sharp rise in Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation, driven mainly by higher crude oil prices influenced by strategic competition between major economies including US and China, and food supply disruptions caused by weak monsoon conditions. The trend …

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21Jul 2026

EPFO 3.0: Universal Pension & Social Reforms

EPFO 3.0 Proposes Universal Pension And Social Security Reforms Why in the News ? The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is planning EPFO 3.0 reforms to expand universal pension coverage, extend social security to gig and platform workers, introduce a Target Retirement Sum (TRS) framework, and modernise its technology through a Core Banking Solution (CBS) …

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21Jul 2026

SMILE Scheme Expands Beggars Rehab in India

SMILE Scheme Expands Rehabilitation For Beggars Across India Nationwide Why in the News ? The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment announced that the SMILE Scheme has rehabilitated over 10,200 persons engaged in begging across 216 cities. The scheme aims to expand to 295 cities by 2030-31, promoting a Begging-Free India through rehabilitation and sustainable …

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21Jul 2026

Draft Advocates Amendment Bill: Public Consultation

Draft Advocates Amendment Bill Invites Public Consultation Nationwide Why in the News ? The Ministry of Law and Justice has released the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for public consultation. Prepared in consultation with the Bar Council of India (BCI), the draft seeks stakeholder feedback to modernise legal regulation through a transparent and participative law-making …

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21Jul 2026

India’s Green Transition Needs Long-Duration Storage

INDIA’S GREEN TRANSITION IS MISSING LONG-DURATION ENERGY STORAGE Syllabus: GS 3:   Research & Innovation. Science & Technology. Energy Why in the News? With India’s peak electricity demand reaching a record 270.8 GW and the country’s increasing dependence on renewable energy, experts have highlighted the urgent need to integrate Long-Duration Energy Storage (LDES) into India’s …

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21Jul 2026

Staging a Protest: Rights and Legal Restrictions

STAGING A PROTEST: RIGHTS, RESTRICTIONS IN THE LAW Why in the News? Thousands of people gathered in New Delhi for the Cockroach Janta Party’s proposed protest march to Parliament. Police stopped the protesters at multiple barricades near Parliament Street, using lathi charge and tear gas to disperse the crowd. The incident has reignited debate over …

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20Jul 2026

Supreme Court Hears Plea for Intersex Legal Recognition

SUPREME COURT HEARS PLEA FOR DISTINCT LEGAL RECOGNITION OF INTERSEX PERSONS Why in the News? Supreme Court Petition: The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and States on a plea seeking recognition of intersex persons as a distinct and identifiable class under law. Demand for Legal Framework: The petition seeks statutory guidelines for …

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