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World Youth Skills Day 2026: Building 'Skills for a Shared Future' in the Age of AI and Green Transition

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

India Hosts 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Hyderabad Under its BRICS Chairship

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

India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement Comes into Force: Zero-Duty Access on 99% of UK Tariff Lines

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

Unjha Cumin and Fennel from Gujarat Receive Geographical Indication Tag: Strengthening India's Spice Heritage

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

India's Merchandise Trade Deficit Widens to $30.43 Billion in June 2026: A 59% Year-on-Year Surge

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

Wholesale Price Inflation Climbs to 9.87% in June 2026: Persistent Cost Pressures Across Food, Fuel, and Manufacturing

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

India-Australia CEO Forum: PM Modi Outlines Roadmap for $100 Billion Trade Target by 2030

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

IMF Cuts Global Growth Forecast Amid US-Iran Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Crisis

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

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