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India established as a Serious Global Space Power with Vikram-1 Success; Dr. Jitendra Singh Says, the Historic Mission Vindicates PM Modi’s Landmark Space Reforms
Vikram-1, developed by Skyroot Aerospace, became India's first privately developed orbital launch vehicle to successfully reach orbit, launching from Sriharikota. The release names IN-SPACe and ISRO's facilitative roles. This is a landmark space milestone — the kind of 'first' that UPSC Prelims tests directly, especially given the ongoing emphasis on space-sector reforms and private participation.
Shri Pralhad Joshi commissions White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time Dissemination Demonstration Network in Bengaluru
A demonstration network using White Rabbit Technology for secure, highly accurate dissemination of Indian Standard Time (IST) for critical infrastructure was commissioned in Bengaluru. White Rabbit is a precision time protocol technology. The combination of IST, critical infrastructure security, and a named novel technology makes this a strong Prelims candidate — time standards and digital infrastructure are recurring UPSC themes.
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Dedicates to the Nation 75 Amrit Bharat Stations Across India
PM Modi inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, described as the second major nationwide dedication under this scheme. The specific number (75 stations), the scheme name, and the 'second batch' milestone are clean testable facts. Amrit Bharat Station Scheme has been a recurring UPSC topic since its launch.
Vikram-1: Charting India’s Cosmic Future
This PIB backgrounder consolidates key facts about Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket by Skyroot Aerospace, within the context of India's space sector reforms, the role of IN-SPACe, and the broader private space ecosystem. Backgrounders are specifically designed to provide examinable fact-sets; this one covers a landmark event (first private orbital launch) with institutional and policy context that UPSC frequently tests.
Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Shri Amit Shah to perform Bhoomi Pujan of the world’s largest curd production plant in Kolkata on 19 July
Amul's Bengal Dairy Project involves ~Rs. 700 crore investment, will process 30 lakh litres of milk daily, produce 10 lakh kg of curd/day, and benefit over 1.25 lakh milk-producing farmers including 30,000 women. The specific scale figures and the cooperative-sector dimension (Ministry of Cooperation) give this a testable fact hook.
Self-Enumeration Begins in Tamil Nadu and Tripura under Phase 1 of Census 2027
Self-enumeration has begun in Tamil Nadu and Tripura under Phase 1 of Census 2027; field operations are underway in Kerala and Nagaland; 29 States/UTs have completed houselisting. This is the first census conducted using digital tools and a dedicated mobile application. Census 2027 milestones, digital enumeration, and state-wise progress are highly likely UPSC Prelims material.
Government Strengthens Anti-Doping Framework with Enforcement of National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and Amendment Act, 2025
The Government notified the commencement of the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025, bringing India's anti-doping framework in line with global WADA standards. Notification of a major sports law and its amendment is a high-certainty Prelims topic — the Act name, year, and its alignment with international standards are all testable.
Office of Economic Adviser to Release Revised Index of Core Industries Series with Base Year 2022–23
The Office of Economic Adviser (under DPIIT) is revising the Index of Core Industries (ICI) with a new base year of 2022-23 and expanding it from eight to nine core industries by including iron ore. The change in base year and composition of ICI are classic UPSC Prelims factual hooks about economic indices.
EPFO Launches “VISHWAS, 2026” for Amicable Settlement of Damages/Penalty/-Related Disputes
EPFO launched 'VISHWAS 2026', a one-time dispute resolution initiative for settlement of damages/penalty disputes under Section 14B of the Employees' Provident Funds and Miscellaneous Provisions Act. New EPFO schemes with specific legal section references and 'one-time' policy design are standard Prelims fodder.
NITI Aayog released a report on “Investment Friendliness Index”
NITI Aayog released the Investment Friendliness Index to benchmark and accelerate state-level reforms for attracting investment, linked to the Viksit Rajya@2047 framework. A new index from NITI Aayog with a named framework and state-benchmarking purpose is a strong Prelims candidate.
ECI Organises first All India Media Conference
Election Commission of India organised its first-ever All India Media Conference 2026, attended by 380+ media professionals under the theme of media's role in elections. The 'first' qualifier and ECI institutional angle give this a potential Prelims hook, particularly in the context of electoral reforms and media-democracy linkage.
Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu flags off inaugural flight from NAMO Airport, Daman
The inaugural flight from NAMO Airport, Daman, connecting Daman directly to Delhi via Alliance Air was flagged off. The naming of the airport and its being the first direct air link for the UT of Dadra & Nagar Haveli, Daman & Diu provides a testable geographic-infrastructure fact for Prelims.

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Central African monkey with striking patch is new species
Researchers have found a new species of African monkey in Central Africa. Colobus congoensis, or ‘Likweli’, lives in Lomami National Park. It was first photogra...
What goals does Semicon 2.0 aim to achieve?
What are the key focus areas of Semicon 2.0? How is it different from the first phase? Why is India focusing on semiconductor manufacturing? What incentives does the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme offer?
Panels examining Bill for removal of Ministers and VBSA Bill defer meeting
The Joint Parliamentary Committee examining the Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan (VBSA) Bill on Saturday cancelled its July 20 meeting where the Bill’s draft re...
What are the gains from the India-U.K. trade deal?
How do the two countries benefit from the deal? What changes will the deal bring for Indian workers in the U.K.? What were the intractable issues left out of the deal? Why does this deal stand out in particular?
Iran ‘suspends commitments’ to interim agreement with the U.S.
U.S. Centcom says its strikes hit surveillance sites, military logistics infrastructure, underground weapons storage, maritime capabilities; Kuwait reports most damage from Iranian strikes, including hits on a water desalination plant and an oil facility
India’s Parliament must not stage its Cadaver Synod
In January 897 CE, Rome witnessed the strangest trial in the history of the Church. Pope Stephen VI ordered the corpse of his predecessor, Pope Formosus, dug up...
Frame policy for release of terminally ill inmates: SC
The Supreme Court on Thursday directed all States and Union Territories to put in place, within three months, a uniform policy governing the premature release o...
Kudankulam ‘data breach’ unrelated to nuclear activity: govt.
Union Minister of State for Atomic Energy Jitendra Singh on Thursday downplayed concerns regarding the data breach involving electronic files linked to the Kuda...
SC verdicts say state has the duty to preserve life of a person on indefinite fast
Multiple Supreme Court judgments and orders highlight the state’s paternalistic duty of care to preserve the life of a person on a hunger strike without disrupt...
Bills on FCRA,Vande Mataram listed for Monsoon Session
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, which seeks to amend the 1971 law to make the intentional insult of, or disruption during, ...
How serious is Kudankulam data leak?
What exactly was leaked in the data breach? How did it occur? Did the breach affect any nuclear or reactor-related systems? Who was responsible for protecting the data? Why is the leak significant?
SC raps panel mandated to protect people from NE States
The Supreme Court on Wednesday questioned if any concrete work is being done by the court-mandated monitoring committee set up to address problems faced by peop...

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