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Highlights of July 3rd Week Current Affairs
- The Supreme Court upheld the mineral royalty calculation framework under the MMDR Act, ensuring transparency in mineral pricing and protecting State Governments from major revenue losses.
- A recent study highlighted that women in India continue to face significant wealth inequality due to limited asset ownership, lower earnings, and restricted access to credit and financial resources.
- The debate over OTT regulation intensified after the removal of the film Satluj, raising concerns about balancing creative freedom, digital accountability, and freedom of expression.
- The United Nations released its first scientific report on Artificial Intelligence, calling for stronger global cooperation to ensure responsible, transparent, and human-centric AI governance.
- MeitY launched NIDAR 2.0 under the SwaYaan initiative to promote indigenous drone innovation, strengthen research, and develop skilled talent in India’s drone ecosystem.
- The United States approved the launch of Earendil-1, an experimental satellite designed to reflect sunlight onto Earth at night for disaster response and energy-related applications.
- Japan’s traditional Nemawashi technique gained attention for preserving mature trees during infrastructure projects while promoting consensus-building in governance and decision-making.
- France celebrated Bastille Day on 14 July, commemorating the Storming of the Bastille and the ideals of liberty, equality, and fraternity that shaped modern democracy.
- China successfully recovered its Long March 10B reusable rocket for the first time, marking a significant milestone in reusable space launch technology.
- India jointly secured the top position at the 56th International Physics Olympiad 2026, with all five Indian participants winning gold medals.
- The Ravidassia community renewed its demand for recognition as a separate religion in the Census, seeking a distinct identity based on Guru Ravidas’ teachings and religious traditions.
- India and the US continue expanding defence technology cooperation through initiatives like iCET, INDUS-X, and the GE F414 engine programme, despite challenges in technology transfer.
- India amended its Foreign Trade Policy 2023 to ban imports of goods produced using forced labour, aligning domestic trade rules with international labour standards.
- A Special NIA Court initiated trial in absentia proceedings against Hafiz Saeed under the BNSS, allowing courts to complete criminal trials even when accused persons remain absconding.
- The Draft National Health Research Policy 2026 proposes higher investment, stronger research governance, and an innovation-driven ecosystem to improve India’s healthcare research capacity.
- India released the first trial edition of the Index of Services Production (ISP), a monthly indicator designed to measure output across the organised services sector.
- The third NAMASTE Day celebrated sanitation workers while promoting mechanised cleaning, worker safety, and the elimination of hazardous manual scavenging practices.
- The Atmanirbhar Panchayat Program aims to strengthen the financial independence of Panchayati Raj Institutions by encouraging sustainable revenue-generating projects.
- ISRO successfully completed key qualification tests for the Gaganyaan Crew Module, advancing India’s preparations for its first indigenous human spaceflight mission.
- The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Double Contribution Convention (DCC) officially came into force on 15 July 2026, boosting bilateral economic cooperation.
- The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra began in Puri, Odisha, with Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra taken in grand chariots from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple.
- India and Australia finalised the Administrative Arrangement under their Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, strengthening uranium supply, clean energy cooperation, and India’s energy security.
- The Union Cabinet approved the ₹62,500 crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) to boost domestic manufacturing, exports, innovation, and global competitiveness in electronics.
- The Cabinet approved the National Investment Policy for Urea–2026 to expand domestic urea production, reduce import dependence, and improve fertiliser security for Indian agriculture.
- The Centre approved a Greenfield Shipbuilding Cluster at Porbandar and a ship repair facility at Vadinar to strengthen India’s shipbuilding capacity and maritime infrastructure.
- The Union Cabinet launched Semicon 2.0 with an outlay of ₹1.27 lakh crore to promote semiconductor manufacturing, chip design, research, and technological self-reliance.
- At the 49th Codex Alimentarius Commission, India secured the adoption of seven food standards and received approval to develop an international standard for cashew kernels.
- India hosted the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting, launching BRICS CONNECT to strengthen digital labour governance, social protection, and employment cooperation.
- A ransomware group allegedly leaked data related to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant on the Dark Web, highlighting growing cybersecurity threats to India’s critical infrastructure.
- Soyuz MS-29 successfully launched Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon and two Russian cosmonauts to the International Space Station for an eight-month scientific mission.
- Stalled Iran nuclear talks have renewed global concerns over the effectiveness and fairness of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.
- The 7th National CAMPA meeting approved new initiatives for sacred grove conservation, mangrove restoration, wildlife protection, and digital forest governance.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to freedom fighter and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary.
- The Supreme Court reaffirmed that hunger strikes are a lawful form of peaceful protest while balancing the State’s duty to protect life.
- On its 98th Foundation Day, ICAR unveiled the “Developed Agriculture and Prosperous Farmers” roadmap to strengthen innovation and climate-resilient farming.
- A new study confirmed that the Indian tectonic plate played a key role in the formation and uplift of the Tibetan Plateau, known as the “Roof of the World.”
- India highlighted the need for a fair and inclusive global nuclear framework while continuing its engagement with key international export-control regimes.
- National CAMPA extended the MISHTI programme until 2029 with additional funding to promote mangrove conservation and coastal ecosystem restoration.
- Project GIANT was launched to study the impact of Greenland’s melting ice sheet on Atlantic Ocean currents and global climate systems.
- A new spreadwing damselfly species, Lestes paloti, was discovered in Kerala’s Western Ghats, adding to India’s biodiversity records.
- India plans to establish a fully digital Criminal Justice System by 1 July 2027 through the Interoperable Criminal Justice System (ICJS), integrating police, courts, prisons, prosecution, and forensic agencies for faster, transparent, and technology-driven justice delivery.
- India’s rural credit system has expanded through banks, NABARD, SHGs, and cooperative institutions, improving financial inclusion, affordable farm credit, and rural entrepreneurship while reducing dependence on informal moneylenders.
- The Ministry of Power released the draft CAFE-III norms for FY 2027–32, introducing stricter fuel-efficiency and CO₂ emission standards while encouraging electric, hybrid, and flex-fuel vehicles to reduce oil imports and emissions.
- The PARIVARTAN Scheme aims to replace old commercial vehicles in the NCR with BS-VI or electric vehicles through financial incentives, tax benefits, and a digital scrappage system to improve air quality.
- The CapaCITIES Programme completed 10 years, launching new climate action toolkits and strengthening municipal capacity to support low-carbon urban development and India’s Net-Zero target by 2070.
- The Indian Navy commissioned INS Mahendragiri, an indigenous Project 17A stealth frigate equipped with BrahMos missiles, Barak-8 air defence system, and advanced radar, boosting India’s maritime security in the Indo-Pacific.
- ICJS will strengthen criminal investigations by enabling digital evidence sharing, mandatory forensic investigations for serious offences, and AI-based predictive policing, though concerns remain over privacy, infrastructure, and algorithmic bias.
- Under CAFE-III, automakers can earn super credits for manufacturing electric, hybrid, and flex-fuel vehicles, while flexible compliance mechanisms encourage innovation and cleaner transportation.
- The PARIVARTAN Scheme offers registration fee waivers, vehicle tax concessions, interest subsidies, OEM discounts, and fuel or EV incentives to promote cleaner commercial transport across the National Capital Region.
- INS Mahendragiri, built with over 75% indigenous content, reflects India’s growing defence manufacturing capability under Aatmanirbhar Bharat and strengthens the Navy’s blue-water and multi-role combat operations.
- India has sought to renegotiate the Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan, citing climate change, rising water demand, security concerns, and the need for modern water-sharing mechanisms.
- India amended its tax treaty with Sri Lanka by introducing the Principal Purpose Test (PPT) to prevent treaty abuse, tax avoidance, and treaty shopping.
- Over 16,700 villages have been declared Adarsh Grams under PM-AJAY, promoting integrated development and better infrastructure in Scheduled Caste-majority villages.
- The Centre extended the PM-NAPS Special Intervention for the North-Eastern Region till FY 2026–27 to boost apprenticeship training and skill development.
- India notified the National Anti-Doping Framework, giving statutory status to NADA and strengthening measures against doping in sports.
- Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 became India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, marking a major milestone for the country’s private space sector.
- NITI Aayog released the Investment Friendliness Index to assess how effectively States and Union Territories attract investments and improve the business environment.
- SEBI warned investors about the rising ‘Boss Scam’, where fraudsters impersonate senior executives to trick employees into transferring funds.
- Mount Olympus in Greece has been nominated for UNESCO World Heritage status as a Mixed Site, recognising its exceptional natural and cultural significance.
- The Indian Navy received MH-60R Seahawk helicopters from the US, enhancing its anti-submarine and anti-surface warfare capabilities.
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