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Highlights of Current Affairs 8 July 2026
- The EAC-PM report highlighted that women-centric unconditional cash transfer schemes have expanded rapidly, benefiting nearly 12 crore women across more than 15 States.
- India’s cooperative sector celebrated the Ministry of Cooperation’s fifth Foundation Day, reaffirming its role in promoting rural development and inclusive economic growth.
- The debate over granting the Right to Vote the status of a Fundamental Right has resurfaced, with calls for stronger constitutional protection of electoral rights.
- The rollout of WhatsApp’s Username Feature has been paused in India over concerns related to identity theft, impersonation, and cyber fraud.
- The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its Independence, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on 4 July 1776.
- Astronomers used the e-MERLIN radio telescope array to conduct a high-resolution survey of nearby galaxies and study supermassive black holes.
- NASA launched the Swift Boost Mission to extend the life of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory using an autonomous robotic servicing spacecraft.
- Cape Verde gained global attention after its impressive performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the island nation’s growing sporting profile.
- The Indian Navy participated in RIMPAC 2026, the world’s largest multinational maritime exercise, with its P-8I maritime patrol aircraft.
- RIMPAC 2026 brought together forces from over 30 countries to strengthen maritime security, interoperability, and cooperation across the Indo-Pacific region.
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