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Highlights of Current Affairs 23 July 2026
- India’s cotton production has declined by nearly 2% annually since 2014–15 despite having the world’s largest cotton cultivation area and contributing around 20% of global cotton output.
- The government launched the Mission for Cotton Productivity (2026–31) to increase cotton production through high-yielding varieties, better technology, and expanded cultivation across 140 districts.
- Rising unemployment among India’s Gen Z, especially graduates, highlights a widening gap between higher education and quality employment, with low job security and limited formal work opportunities.
- Mission Golden Spice was launched to promote Meghalaya’s GI-tagged Lakadong turmeric, aiming to expand cultivation, strengthen the value chain, and double farmers’ incomes by 2030.
- The European Commission unveiled the Electrification Action Plan to increase electricity’s share in energy consumption to 46% by 2040 while reducing fossil fuel dependence and boosting clean energy.
- India condemned the attack on cargo vessel MV GOLDEN LEO near Ukraine’s Odesa Port, where four Indian nationals lost their lives, highlighting the strategic importance of the Black Sea region.
- A methane gas explosion inside the Teesta Hydroelectric Project tunnel in Sikkim highlighted the dangers of methane accumulation in confined underground spaces due to its high explosion and suffocation risks.
- The Ministry of Culture invited applications under the Kala Sanskriti Vikas Yojana (KSVY) to support artists, preserve cultural heritage, promote Guru-Shishya traditions, and strengthen India’s creative economy.
- At the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026 in Shanghai, 29 countries agreed to establish the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) to promote global AI governance.
- France became the first European Union country to ban social media access for children under 15 years, joining global efforts to address cyberbullying, mental health concerns, and excessive screen time.
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