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Highlights of Current Affairs 16 July 2026
- 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.
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