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Why in News? World Youth Skills Day is observed on 15th July every year. The 2026 theme — "Skills for a Shared Future" — spotlights the urgent need for innovative youth skills programmes that e…
15 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? India is hosting the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Hyderabad from today (15th July 2026). The two-day meeting, chaired by Union Labour and Employment Minis…
15 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the United Kingdom came into force today (15th July 2026), alongside the Agreement on Social Security — also…
15 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? The Geographical Indications Registry has conferred the GI tag on Unjha Cumin (Jeera) and Unjha Fennel (Saunf) from Gujarat, recognising their distinctive quality characteristics l…
14 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) , in collaboration with the Drone Federation India (DFI) , has launched the National Innovation Challenge for Drone A…
14 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? India's merchandise trade deficit surged to $30.43 billion in June 2026 , registering a 59% year-on-year increase compared to $19.10 billion in June 2025. While merchandise exports…
14 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? India's Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to 9.87% in June 2026 , up from 9.68% in May 2026, according to data released by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry . The incr…
14 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? According to Right to Information (RTI) records , more than 92 lakh beneficiaries of Maharashtra's flagship Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana have been removed from the scheme…
13 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? China successfully landed a reusable rocket for the first time on Friday (11th July 2026), when the Long March 10B rocket — capable of carrying a payload of up to 16 metric tonnes…
13 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? The Supreme Court has released the draft of Regulations for Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courts, 2026 — the first comprehensive governance framework for AI use across the…
13 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? Operation Amistad has concluded successfully with the return of the Indian contingent to New Delhi from Venezuela. The Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) mission…
11 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? India and New Zealand have upgraded their relationship to a Strategic Partnership by launching an ambitious Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030 and signing 10 agreements and MoUs…
11 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? India and Australia signed a new Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (JDDSC) during the 3rd Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit in Melbourne. Both countries al…
10 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded a historic state visit to Australia — the third Australia-India Annual Leaders' Summit — leaving behind what has been described as a "fut…
10 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range (ITR),…
09 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off India's first hydrogen-powered train on July 17 , running between Jind and Sonipat in Haryana . The train will operate on hydrogen fuel c…
09 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the high-profile India-Australia CEO Forum and Economic Roadmap Business Reception in Melbourn…
09 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia, India and Australia signed 18 key agreements and outcomes spanning defence, maritime security, civil nuclear cooperation,…
09 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted the Integrated Main Parachute Airdrop Test (IMAT-05) — the 5th in a series of tests — for the Gaganyaan Mis…
09 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered its global growth forecast for 2026 by 10 basis points (bps) to 3% in its quarterly update to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) rep…
09 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? The Prime Minister recently launched Viksit UDAN — the next phase of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS)–UDAN — in Rajasthan, aimed at expanding regional air connectivity, devel…
07 Jul 2026 · UPSC
Why in News? The global military landscape is undergoing a transformative shift as AI, autonomous systems, and algorithmic warfare fundamentally redefine warfighting and deterrence. With softwa…
07 Jul 2026 · UPSC
