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20 July 2026 · verified exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 20 July 2026
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The 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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Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket, is set for its maiden launch from Sriharikota. The flight will span 14 phases over 15.46 minutes, marking a historic milestone in India's space privati…
Read full storyUnion Minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis will jointly lay foundation stones for three National Highway projects worth over ₹16,700 crore in Pune. The key project is a 53.4 km six-lane road from…
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Gujarat has emerged as the top state in NITI Aayog's inaugural Investment Friendliness Index 2026, scoring 56.6 points. This ranking evaluates the investment climate across 17 major states, with Maharashtra and Tamil Na…
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized India's unwavering stance on terrorism, stating that the nation's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy is not just rhetoric but a definitive line of action. He announced that I…
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The Supreme Court bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta granted the Assam government two weeks to file counter-affidavits in five petitions challenging foreigner declaration orders. This development is signifi…
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The alleged custodial death of Sai Krishna in Andhra Pradesh has sparked political outrage, with accusations of torture, evidence tampering, and a cover-up by police. The case has drawn national attention due to concern…
Read full storyPresident Droupadi Murmu is set to undertake a significant three-nation state visit to Moldova, North Macedonia, and Romania starting July 19, 2023. This visit aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and enhance cooperation…
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The Supreme Court is set to review the implications of the Bihar SIR judgment, which clarified that the Election Commission of India (ECI) does not have the authority to determine citizenship for voting rights. This rul…
Read full storyChief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar addressed the All India Media Conference in New Delhi, emphasizing that India's electoral rolls are dynamic, living documents updated continuously. He stated elections follow th…
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Kerala Opposition Leader V.D. Satheesan accused the Pinarayi Vijayan-led LDF government of surrendering to Sangh Parivar diktats by reconstituting the Kerala Waqf Board under the Union government's Waqf (Amendment) Act,…
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