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21 July 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 21 July 2026
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The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has facilitated the licensing of three indigenous biomedical technologies to Indian pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturers. This initiative aims to enhance the development…
Read full storyAs of June 2023, the Indian government reported that approximately 55.49 crore users have adopted the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), a significant digital payment system in India. This growth reflects the increasing…
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The India-U.K. Free Trade Agreement (FTA) came into effect on July 15, 2026, marking a significant milestone in bilateral economic relations. Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman of the City of London Corporation, highlighted…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu made history by becoming the first Indian President to visit North Macedonia, addressing its Assembly in Skopje. She highlighted centuries-old civilisational links and described North Macedonia…
Read full storyUnion Minister Jitendra Singh stated the government is ready to discuss the NEET paper leak case and related issues in Parliament. He accused Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi of deviating from his earlier demand for su…
Read full storyThe Enforcement Directorate (ED) Bangalore Zone conducted searches at eight premises in connection with an Enforcement Case Information Report (ECIR) based on an FIR filed by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The…
Read full storyIndia's drug regulator DCGI has approved QDENGA, the user's first dengue vaccine developed by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India. This marks a significant milestone in India's public health strategy against dengue, a mosqu…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu arrived in North Macedonia on the second leg of her three-nation state visit, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President to the country. She will hold bilateral talks with President Gor…
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The Supreme Court, led by CJI Surya Kant, freed the Kerala Waqf Board from state government supervision by staying a Kerala High Court interim order dated July 15. The three-judge bench's ruling reinforces the autonomy…
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The Centre has released a revised series of the Index of Core Industries (ICI), updating the base year from 2011-12 to 2017-18, revising sectoral coverage and weights to better reflect current industrial structure. The…
Read full storyThe SMILE Scheme, initiated by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, aims to rehabilitate marginalized individuals by providing them with sustainable livelihood opportunities. Over 10,200 beggars have been reh…
Read full storyUnion Minister of State for Coal and Mines Satish Chandra Dubey informed Rajya Sabha that the National Coal Gasification Mission targets 100 MT coal gasification capacity by 2030. Currently, approximately 22.6 MT capaci…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court of India has mandated the Union Government to establish a committee within two weeks to develop uniform guidelines for post-retirement benefits for retired Chief Justices and High Court judges. This de…
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The Union government introduced a Bill in Parliament to increase the sanctioned strength of Supreme Court judges from 34 to 38, including the Chief Justice of India. This legislative move replaces an ordinance promulgat…
Read full storyThe government informed Lok Sabha that UPI onboarded 55.49 crore users by June 2024. MoS Finance Pankaj Chaudhary stated UPI transactions reached 24,162 crore in volume and ₹314 lakh crore in value during FY 2023-24, hi…
Read full storyThe Ministry of Law and Justice released the Draft Advocates (Amendment) Bill, 2026 for public consultation, prepared in coordination with the Bar Council of India. The draft aims to modernize the legal profession frame…
Read full storyAccording to UDISE+ 2025-26 data, school enrolment in India has reached nearly 25 crore. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan informed Lok Sabha that Net Enrolment Ratio improved across Foundational, Preparatory,…
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India has declared the Indus Waters Treaty, established in 1960 with Pakistan, to be in 'abeyance' following the Pahalgam terror attack, citing ongoing sponsorship of terrorism by Pakistan. This statement reflects India…
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The Indian government has proposed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill for the upcoming Monsoon Session, which aims to penalize intentional insults during the singing of 'Vande Mataram'. This l…
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The Supreme Court has proposed a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into allegations of donation embezzlement involving the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The bench cautioned petitioners against politici…
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The Supreme Court is currently hearing pleas regarding alleged theft of donations meant for the Ram Mandir construction, which has significant implications for transparency and accountability in religious trust funds. T…
Read full storyThe Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken suo motu action against 41 restaurants for automatically imposing service charges, responding to numerous complaints via the National Consumer Helpline. This ac…
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The Telangana government has established a high-level committee to audit private universities in response to the Supreme Court's directives in the Ayesha Jain case. This initiative aims to ensure compliance with governa…
Read full storyDefence Minister Rajnath Singh declared at the Forces First Conclave in New Delhi that India's zero tolerance against terrorism is a firm line of action, not just a statement. He emphasized India's readiness to strike t…
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