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- The Flamingo Revolution in Albania is a mass protest against a luxury tourism project over environmental damage and alleged government corruption.
- The SUMAN Roadmap 2030 aims to reduce maternal and newborn deaths by strengthening healthcare services across 130 districts in 13 high-focus states.
- Śāstrārtha, India’s ancient tradition of scholarly debate, was revived at Nalanda University to promote intellectual dialogue and India’s knowledge heritage.
- Project BRAHMANK of the Border Roads Organisation completed 16 years, continuing its role in developing strategic border infrastructure in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Delhi EV Policy 2.0 targets 100% zero-emission transport by 2030 with over 30,000 public EV charging stations across the city.
- National Statistics Day 2026 celebrated the role of administrative data in policymaking, with the theme “Unlocking the Potential of Administrative Data.”
- The Hurun Global Unicorn Index 2026 recorded a record 1,603 unicorns worldwide, with India ranking fourth globally with 61 unicorns.
- India clarified that Track 2 Diplomacy with Pakistan consists of unofficial, non-governmental dialogues and does not represent official policy.
- The European Parliament urged Albania to halt construction in protected wetlands, highlighting global concerns over environmental conservation.
- Artificial Intelligence emerged as the biggest driver of global unicorn growth, contributing nearly 36% of the total unicorn valuation worldwide.
- The 81st anniversary of the UN Charter has renewed global calls for reforms to make the United Nations more representative, effective, and better equipped for modern challenges.
- The VB-G-RAM-G Act, 2025 came into force, replacing MGNREGA and guaranteeing 125 days of wage employment annually for eligible rural households.
- The right of every accused person to legal representation gained attention after renewed debate on ensuring fair trials and access to justice in India.
- A NITI Aayog report found low participation in Gram Sabha meetings due to limited awareness, weak transparency, and declining public engagement.
- The Telecom Authorisation Rules, 2026 introduced a unified telecom licensing system and stronger AI-based measures to combat telecom fraud.
- India’s SDG–National Indicator Framework Report 2026 highlighted progress in poverty reduction, healthcare, education, renewable energy, and employment.
- The Ministry of Home Affairs launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card to simplify digital compliance and improve immigration-related services.
- The Government approved an additional ₹30,000 crore for the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund, raising its total commitment to ₹60,000 crore.
- IndiaSkills Competition 2026–27 was launched to identify talented youth and promote excellence in vocational and technical skills across 63 categories.
- The Telecommunications Act, 2023 strengthens digital infrastructure through a unified regulatory framework, improved spectrum management, and enhanced cybersecurity provisions.
- The UK plans to ban social media access for children under 16, joining several countries introducing stricter measures to improve online safety.
- India achieved over 99% registration of births and deaths in 2024, marking its highest-ever coverage under the Civil Registration System.
- India’s national Sex Ratio at Birth stands at 917 females per 1,000 males, while Arunachal Pradesh recorded the highest ratio among states.
- The World Bank has replaced fixed climate finance targets under its Climate Change Action Plan with an outcome-based approach to measure climate impact.
- The SHE-LEAPS platform was launched to promote women-led entrepreneurship, strengthen rural livelihoods, and support Self-Help Group members through digital tools.
- Rajasthan and Haryana signed an agreement to implement the Yamuna Water Project, ending decades of delay in the interstate water-sharing initiative.
- The Yamuna Water Project will transfer around 577 million cubic metres of surplus monsoon water annually to Rajasthan’s water-scarce Shekhawati region.
- The Civil Registration System continues to strengthen demographic data by ensuring compulsory registration of births, deaths, and stillbirths across India.
- The World Bank’s Climate Change Action Plan aligns development financing with climate resilience, low-carbon growth, and the goals of the Paris Agreement.
- The SHE-LEAPS mobile application, developed by the Digital India Corporation, enables real-time monitoring of women-led enterprises and supports the Lakhpati Didi Mission.
- India and Japan held the 16th Annual Summit in New Delhi, expanding cooperation in economic security, AI, clean energy, defence, and resilient supply chains.
- India and Japan signed their first defence co-development agreement for the UNICORN stealth communication system for Indian Navy warships.
- The Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) has benefited over 27 million farmers by improving irrigation coverage and water-use efficiency.
- India’s indigenous navigation systems, NavIC and GAGAN, are strengthening the country’s technological sovereignty and independent satellite navigation capabilities.
- GAGAN enhances satellite navigation accuracy for civil aviation, while NavIC provides reliable positioning and timing services across India and nearby regions.
- Assam’s Borjuli Wetland has been declared a Biodiversity Heritage Site to protect its rich biodiversity and the wild ancestor of cultivated rice.
- The 29th National Conference on e-Governance concluded with the Jaipur Declaration 2026, promoting AI-enabled and citizen-centric digital governance.
- The conference showcased initiatives such as CPGRAMS, SAMADHAN DIDI, IndiaAI Mission, and Mission Karmayogi to improve digital public services.
- The Academic Bank of Credits allows students to digitally store, transfer, and redeem academic credits across recognised higher education institutions.
- The National Academic Depository provides a secure digital platform for storing and verifying academic records, supporting lifelong learning and NEP 2020.
- The ASPIRE Scheme has supported over 1.23 lakh beneficiaries by promoting rural entrepreneurship through incubation centres across 27 States and Union Territories.
- The proposed PPP 2.2 model aims to improve infrastructure financing through capital recycling, institutional investment, and long-term sustainable funding.
- The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) recently cracked cryptocurrency-funded gold smuggling networks, highlighting its role in tackling cross-border economic crimes.
- India secured long-term export agreements for green ammonia and green methanol, strengthening the National Green Hydrogen Mission.
- The National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make India a global hub for green hydrogen production, exports, and clean energy innovation by 2030.
- India’s sovereign credit rating remains at the lowest investment-grade level despite strong economic growth, sparking debate over global rating methodologies.
- Global credit rating agencies continue to cite India’s fiscal deficit, public debt, and low per capita income as key factors affecting its sovereign rating.
- India is preparing a regulatory framework for VPN providers to strengthen cybersecurity and prevent misuse of encrypted internet services.
- Under the proposed rules, VPN providers may be required to establish offices in India, appoint compliance officers, and cooperate with government investigations.
- The use of VPN services remains legal in India, though commercial VPN providers must comply with CERT-In cybersecurity and data retention requirements.
- India is facing a severe water security crisis due to prolonged heatwaves, a 40% rainfall deficit, declining groundwater levels, and rising water demand.
- The India–Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) came into force on 4 July 2026, providing stronger investment protection and promoting bilateral economic cooperation.
- The proposed governance model for Ladakh introduces an elected UT-level body with Article 371-like constitutional safeguards to protect local culture, land, and employment.
- India remains the world’s second-largest fish producer, with over 91% of assessed marine fish stocks found to be biologically sustainable.
- ISRO successfully tested the SOLVE propulsion system, a major milestone in validating crew escape and recovery technologies for the Gaganyaan mission.
- The Large Hadron Collider entered Long Shutdown 3 (LS3) for a major upgrade and is expected to restart as the High-Luminosity LHC in 2030.
- The upgraded High-Luminosity LHC will increase collision rates nearly tenfold, enabling more precise studies of the Higgs boson and other fundamental particles.
- Peru’s new President, Keiko Fujimori, officially assumed office, bringing global attention to the South American nation’s strategic and economic importance.
- Scientists identified the world’s oldest accurately dated banyan tree in Bihar using radiocarbon (Carbon-14) dating, marking a breakthrough in dating tropical trees.
- Radiocarbon (Carbon-14) dating remains one of the most reliable techniques for determining the age of organic materials, with applications in archaeology, geology, and environmental science.
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