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Highlights of July 2nd Week Current Affairs
- 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.
- India is facing a growing water security crisis due to declining groundwater, rising demand, erratic rainfall, and increasing climate-related challenges.
- The India–Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) came into force, strengthening investment protection and boosting long-term economic cooperation.
- The Centre proposed a new governance model for Ladakh with an elected UT-level body and Article 371-like constitutional safeguards.
- India remains the world’s second-largest fish producer, with over 91% of assessed marine fish stocks found to be biologically sustainable.
- CERN’s Large Hadron Collider entered Long Shutdown 3 for a major upgrade and will restart as the High-Luminosity LHC in 2030.
- ISRO successfully tested the SOLVE propulsion system, advancing crew escape and recovery technologies for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight mission.
- Scientists identified Bihar’s banyan tree as the world’s oldest accurately dated banyan using radiocarbon (Carbon-14) dating.
- Keiko Fujimori was officially declared the President of Peru, bringing renewed attention to the South American nation.
- Radiocarbon (Carbon-14) dating continues to play a vital role in estimating the age of ancient organic materials used in archaeology and environmental research.
- The upgraded High-Luminosity
- The EAC-PM highlighted that women-centric unconditional cash transfer schemes are improving financial inclusion, household welfare, and economic empowerment across India.
- India’s cooperative sector marked the fifth Foundation Day of the Ministry of Cooperation, reinforcing its role in rural development and inclusive growth.
- The demand to make the Right to Vote a Fundamental Right has reignited debate over strengthening constitutional protection for electoral rights.
- India has temporarily paused WhatsApp’s Username Feature over concerns related to impersonation, identity theft, and cyber fraud.
- The United States celebrated the 250th anniversary of its Independence, commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
- Astronomers used the e-MERLIN radio telescope array to conduct a high-resolution survey of nearby galaxies and study supermassive black holes.
- NASA’s Swift Boost Mission successfully launched to extend the operational life of the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory through robotic satellite servicing.
- Cape Verde gained global recognition after its impressive performance in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, highlighting the island nation’s growing sporting success.
- The Indian Navy is participating in RIMPAC 2026, the world’s largest multinational maritime exercise, with its P-8I maritime patrol aircraft.
- RIMPAC 2026 brings together over 30 countries to strengthen maritime security, interoperability, and cooperation across the Indo-Pacific
- Kerala became the first state to create a Department of Senior Citizens’ Welfare, a Senior Citizens’ Commission, and an Elderly Budget. India’s 60+ population is expected to reach nearly 230 million by 2036, making ageing a key policy priority.
- India and Australia strengthened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership through agreements on defence, maritime security, energy, civil nuclear cooperation, critical technologies, education, and trade during the 3rd Annual Summit.
- According to the World Intangible Investment Report 2026, India recorded the fastest growth in intangible investments among the world’s 15 largest economies, reflecting rapid progress in innovation, software, digital infrastructure, and R&D.
- India and Indonesia signed an agreement to jointly develop Sabang Port near the Strait of Malacca. The project will boost maritime connectivity, regional security, and India’s strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific.
- India signed its first-ever export agreement for the indigenous Astra Mk-1 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile with Indonesia, marking a major milestone in India’s defence exports and Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
- Uttarakhand became India’s sixth fully literate state after achieving over 98% literacy under the ULLAS initiative, which promotes adult education, lifelong learning, and functional literacy across the country.
- The Global Status Report on Cancer 2026 revealed that cancer remains the world’s second-leading cause of death. India has witnessed a sharp rise in cancer cases, highlighting the need for stronger prevention, screening, and affordable treatment.
- CSIR-CIMFR deployed India’s first Smart Algal Liquid Tree (SALT) in Dhanbad and Singrauli. The mobile algae-based system absorbs carbon dioxide, releases oxygen, and helps improve air quality in polluted urban areas.
- Super Typhoon Bavi became the third Category 5 tropical cyclone of 2026 in the western North Pacific. It highlighted the extreme intensity of tropical storms and the importance of disaster preparedness in vulnerable regions.
- The Global Passport Index 2026 ranked Sweden first, while India slipped to 125th position. Indian passport holders currently enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 26 destinations worldwide.
- The Lok Sabha Speaker tabled the inquiry report against former Justice Yashwant Varma despite his resignation, reigniting debate on judicial accountability and whether judges can avoid removal proceedings by resigning.
- The Geneva Conventions Act, 1960 came into focus after a plea against an Israeli reservist, highlighting India’s power to prosecute grave war crimes under the principle of universal jurisdiction.
- The OECD–FAO Agricultural Outlook 2026–2035 projects global agriculture and fisheries output to grow by 13%, with India and Southeast Asia driving a major share of future food consumption.
- The NATO Summit 2026 concluded in Türkiye with members agreeing to raise defence spending, launch a drone security initiative, and reaffirm long-term support for Ukraine.
- China’s LineShine replaced the US’ El Capitan to become the world’s fastest supercomputer, while India’s AIRAWAT-PSAI continued to feature among the TOP500 supercomputers.
- India’s Samriddh Gram Initiative won the WSIS Prize 2026 for improving rural digital services through broadband connectivity, telehealth, digital literacy, and e-governance.
- Chhattisgarh’s Balod district emerged as a model for community-led water conservation by creating over 2.8 lakh groundwater recharge and rainwater harvesting structures.
- DRDO successfully tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120), extending the Pinaka system’s strike range to 120 km with high-precision targeting.
- The government proposed development works at Indira Point, India’s southernmost location, to strengthen maritime navigation, security, and the country’s Indo-Pacific strategy.
- The OECD–FAO report also highlighted that future agricultural growth will depend more on productivity improvements while reducing emission intensity through sustainable farming practices.
- India and New Zealand upgraded their ties to a Strategic Partnership and launched a Roadmap to 2030, focusing on trade, defence, maritime security, education, and clean energy cooperation.
- India will launch its first indigenous hydrogen-powered train on the Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana, marking a major step towards clean, zero-emission railway transportation.
- The hydrogen-powered train will use green hydrogen and PEM fuel cells, helping Indian Railways reduce carbon emissions and move closer to its Net Zero by 2030 target.
- Concerns have grown over China’s Medog Hydropower Project, as it is being built above the active Paizhen Fault, raising risks of earthquakes, flooding, and ecological damage downstream.
- The Centre amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to tighten regulation of medicinal products containing high levels of alcohol by making licensing mandatory for certain formulations.
- India observed World Population Day 2026 on 11 July to spread awareness about reproductive health, family planning, gender equality, and sustainable development.
- India and New Zealand agreed to conclude a Free Trade Agreement and aim to double bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion by 2030 through stronger economic cooperation.
- Both countries strengthened maritime and counter-terrorism cooperation by launching an Annual Maritime Security Dialogue and establishing a Joint Working Group on Counter-Terrorism.
- India and New Zealand launched a Kiwifruit Action Plan and will establish two Centres of Excellence in Nagaland and Uttarakhand to improve research and agricultural productivity.
- The India–New Zealand partnership also expanded cooperation
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