UPSC Current Affairs 11 July 2026

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Governance GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Trump says US agreed to Iran's request for talks, but truce is over, Pg2

Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire 'OVER' after renewed attacks on tankers and military sites, escalating Gulf tensions.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS 2: Governance GS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

Trump says US agreed to Iran's request for talks, but truce is over, Pg2

Trump declares US-Iran ceasefire 'OVER' after renewed attacks on tankers and military sites, escalating Gulf tensions.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Space Technology

China achieves first controlled recovery of reusable rocket booster, Pg2

China's Long March-10B rocket achieves historic first controlled recovery of reusable booster via net-capture, challenging SpaceX dominance.

GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Space Technology

China achieves first controlled recovery of reusable rocket booster, Pg2

China's Long March-10B rocket achieves historic first controlled recovery of reusable booster via net-capture, challenging SpaceX dominance.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Modi first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in 40 years, trade and sports top agenda, Pg 3

PM Modi's historic New Zealand visit after 40 years, with Australia talks, strengthens trade, investment, and sports diplomacy.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Modi first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in 40 years, trade and sports top agenda, Pg 3

PM Modi's historic New Zealand visit after 40 years, with Australia talks, strengthens trade, investment, and sports diplomacy.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Government Budgeting GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

E20 here to stay, giving choice not feasible: Govt, Pg3

Government defends E20 ethanol blend, citing logistical hurdles, while approving 8.25 million tonnes of strategic petroleum reserves to bolster energy security.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Government Budgeting GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

E20 here to stay, giving choice not feasible: Govt, Pg3

Government defends E20 ethanol blend, citing logistical hurdles, while approving 8.25 million tonnes of strategic petroleum reserves to bolster energy security.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Announces The Commissioning Of MAHENDRAGIRI, Pg5

Raksha Mantri announces commissioning of advanced stealth frigate Mahendragiri, Project 17A, in Visakhapatnam by 2026, significantly bolstering India's naval defense capabilities.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate

Announces The Commissioning Of MAHENDRAGIRI, Pg5

Raksha Mantri announces commissioning of advanced stealth frigate Mahendragiri, Project 17A, in Visakhapatnam by 2026, significantly bolstering India's naval defense capabilities.

GS 3: Economy GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt grants GI to Jodhpur's Mojari, industry stakeholders hail move, Pg10

Centre grants GI tag to Jodhpur's 200-year-old Mojari, boosting global branding and livelihoods for 35,000 artisans.

GS 3: Economy GS 1: Art & CulturePrelimsGS1: Art Forms GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

Govt grants GI to Jodhpur's Mojari, industry stakeholders hail move, Pg10

Centre grants GI tag to Jodhpur's 200-year-old Mojari, boosting global branding and livelihoods for 35,000 artisans.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

PM to flag off Hydrogen train on July 17, Pg10

Prime Minister to flag off India's first hydrogen train on July 17, pioneering zero-emission 'hydrail' technology for sustainable railway operations.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

PM to flag off Hydrogen train on July 17, Pg10

Prime Minister to flag off India's first hydrogen train on July 17, pioneering zero-emission 'hydrail' technology for sustainable railway operations.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Easing on China is right move at right time, Pg12

India pivots on China policy, approving Vivo-Dixon JV and easing FDI for border nations, balancing strategic concerns with economic imperatives for growth.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Effect of Policies and Politics of Developed and Developing Countries on India's Interests GS3: Effects of Liberalization on the Economy GS3: Changes in Industrial Policy and Effects on Industrial Growth

Easing on China is right move at right time, Pg12

India pivots on China policy, approving Vivo-Dixon JV and easing FDI for border nations, balancing strategic concerns with economic imperatives for growth.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: E Governance GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Next leap will come from bringing AI and digital public infrastructure together, Pg12

AI-DPI integration poised to revolutionize India's state capacity and governance, leveraging unique data for economic formalization and citizen empowerment.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS2: Important Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability GS2: E Governance GS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Next leap will come from bringing AI and digital public infrastructure together, Pg12

AI-DPI integration poised to revolutionize India's state capacity and governance, leveraging unique data for economic formalization and citizen empowerment.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Education Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Our universities need a reset, not China playbook, Pg13

India's universities must urgently reset curricula, integrating AI and future skills, to combat low graduate employability and avoid an obsolete workforce.

GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social Justice GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Education Sector GS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Our universities need a reset, not China playbook, Pg13

India's universities must urgently reset curricula, integrating AI and future skills, to combat low graduate employability and avoid an obsolete workforce.

GS 1: Physical Geography GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

El Niño strengthens, could develop into strongest since 1950, says US agency, Pg15

US agency warns El Niño could become strongest since 1950, with 81% chance of 'very strong' event, threatening India's monsoon.

GS 1: Physical Geography GS 1: Indian Geography GS 3: Environment & EcologyPrelimsGS1: Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones GS1: Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna

El Niño strengthens, could develop into strongest since 1950, says US agency, Pg15

US agency warns El Niño could become strongest since 1950, with 81% chance of 'very strong' event, threatening India's monsoon.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Science & Technology GS 1: Indian Geography GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Landslides: The need for early warning systems, Pg17

Recent landslides reignite calls for robust early warning systems, with IIT Mandi and Amrita University pioneering sensor and probabilistic models for timely evacuations.

GS 3: Disaster Management GS 3: Science & Technology GS 1: Indian Geography GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Science and Technology in Everyday Life GS3: Disaster and Disaster Management

Landslides: The need for early warning systems, Pg17

Recent landslides reignite calls for robust early warning systems, with IIT Mandi and Amrita University pioneering sensor and probabilistic models for timely evacuations.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

June inflation may breach RBI 4% target: Transport is driving this, Pg17

CMIE predicts June retail inflation to breach RBI's 4% target, hitting 4.25% driven by surging transport and fuel costs.

GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS3: Indian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment GS3: Government Budgeting

June inflation may breach RBI 4% target: Transport is driving this, Pg17

CMIE predicts June retail inflation to breach RBI's 4% target, hitting 4.25% driven by surging transport and fuel costs.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: IT and Computers

You compared power consumption of data centres with thermal plants but they also produce electricity, Pg19

India champions domestic data centers, capping capacity at 6 GW, citing strategic necessity for AI and data sovereignty, powered by renewables.

GS 3: Science & Technology GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.GS3: Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development GS3: IT and Computers

You compared power consumption of data centres with thermal plants but they also produce electricity, Pg19

India champions domestic data centers, capping capacity at 6 GW, citing strategic necessity for AI and data sovereignty, powered by renewables.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

World Bank Group commits $890mn for solar project, Pg23

World Bank Group commits $890 million to accelerate India's national solar rooftop program, targeting 1.7 million jobs and clean energy for millions.

GS 3: Economy GS 3: Environment & Ecology GS 2: International RelationsPrelimsGS2: Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora GS3: Infrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.

World Bank Group commits $890mn for solar project, Pg23

World Bank Group commits $890 million to accelerate India's national solar rooftop program, targeting 1.7 million jobs and clean energy for millions.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Education Sector

IITs, IIMs push back against VBSA norms, Pg1

Elite IITs and IIMs challenge Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025, demanding exemption from proposed regulatory framework overhaul.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Education Sector

IITs, IIMs push back against VBSA norms, Pg1

Elite IITs and IIMs challenge Viksit Bharat Shiksha Adhishthan Bill 2025, demanding exemption from proposed regulatory framework overhaul.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Terrorism’s data retreat hides emerging global threats, Pg8

Global terrorism's statistical retreat masks dangerous reorganization, with threats concentrating in conflict zones and borderlands, demanding recalibrated counter-terrorism strategies.

GS 3: Internal Security GS 2: International Relations GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS3: Role of External State and Non State Actors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges GS3: Security Challenges and Management in Border Areas

Terrorism’s data retreat hides emerging global threats, Pg8

Global terrorism's statistical retreat masks dangerous reorganization, with threats concentrating in conflict zones and borderlands, demanding recalibrated counter-terrorism strategies.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Inclusive Growth GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

A future of financial health for every Indian, Pg8

UN Special Advocate urges India to transform Jan Dhan into a household financial resilience platform, leveraging digital infrastructure for comprehensive financial health and Viksit Bharat 2047.

GS 3: Economy GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS3: Inclusive Growth GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors

A future of financial health for every Indian, Pg8

UN Special Advocate urges India to transform Jan Dhan into a household financial resilience platform, leveraging digital infrastructure for comprehensive financial health and Viksit Bharat 2047.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Education Sector

Over and above, Pg8

Record 2.24 crore Indian women now in higher education, but face stark employment gaps, STEM disparity, and patriarchal institutions, demanding urgent policy action.

GS 1: Indian Society GS 2: Social Justice GS 2: Governance GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: Women and Women's Organizations GS1: Poverty and Developmental Issues GS2: Education Sector

Over and above, Pg8

Record 2.24 crore Indian women now in higher education, but face stark employment gaps, STEM disparity, and patriarchal institutions, demanding urgent policy action.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Representation of the People's Act

Suspend, not remove, high functionaries after 30 days in jail: parliamentary panel, Pg11

Parliamentary panel urges 'suspension,' not 'removal,' for PM/CM/Ministers jailed 30+ days for serious offenses, addressing 'governance from jail' vacuum.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: GovernancePrelimsGS2: Indian Constitutional Evolution, Features, Amendments, Basic Structure Doctrine GS2: Parliament and State Legislatures GS2: Representation of the People's Act

Suspend, not remove, high functionaries after 30 days in jail: parliamentary panel, Pg11

Parliamentary panel urges 'suspension,' not 'removal,' for PM/CM/Ministers jailed 30+ days for serious offenses, addressing 'governance from jail' vacuum.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Catholic body meets Home Minister Shah, flags concerns over FCRA Bill, Pg11

CBCI confronts Home Minister Shah over FCRA Bill 2026, demanding removal of 'proselytisation' clause and asset takeover powers for NGOs.

GS 2: Polity GS 2: Governance GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Development Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other Stakeholders

Catholic body meets Home Minister Shah, flags concerns over FCRA Bill, Pg11

CBCI confronts Home Minister Shah over FCRA Bill 2026, demanding removal of 'proselytisation' clause and asset takeover powers for NGOs.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: E Governance

No app can block calls from 1600 number series: TRAI, Pg12

TRAI mandates no app can block government and regulated entity calls from 1600 series, ensuring citizen trust and communication integrity.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Economy GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial Bodies GS2: E Governance

No app can block calls from 1600 number series: TRAI, Pg12

TRAI mandates no app can block government and regulated entity calls from 1600 series, ensuring citizen trust and communication integrity.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector

Govt. amends rules to regulate drugs containing alcohol, Pg12

Health Ministry removes licensing exemption for high-alcohol drugs, mandating strict regulation under Drugs and Cosmetics Act to curb misuse.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & TechnologyPrelimsGS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS2: Health Sector

Govt. amends rules to regulate drugs containing alcohol, Pg12

Health Ministry removes licensing exemption for high-alcohol drugs, mandating strict regulation under Drugs and Cosmetics Act to curb misuse.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: World Wars

Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian refineries and Azov port, Pg14

Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian oil refineries and Azov port, causing fuel shortages and emergency evacuations, intensifying the ongoing conflict.

GS 2: International Relations GS 3: Internal Security GS 3: EconomyPrelimsGS1: World Wars

Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian refineries and Azov port, Pg14

Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian oil refineries and Azov port, causing fuel shortages and emergency evacuations, intensifying the ongoing conflict.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Change ‘addictive design’ of Facebook, Instagram, says EU, Pg14

Brussels demands Meta redesign 'addictive' Facebook, Instagram features like endless scroll, threatening 6% global turnover fine for user harm.

GS 2: Governance GS 3: Science & Technology GS 2: International Relations GS 2: Social JusticePrelimsGS1: Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and Secularism GS2: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors GS3: Communication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges

Change ‘addictive design’ of Facebook, Instagram, says EU, Pg14

Brussels demands Meta redesign 'addictive' Facebook, Instagram features like endless scroll, threatening 6% global turnover fine for user harm.

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Trump says US agreed to Iran's request for talks, but truce is over, Pg2

Trump says US agreed to Iran's request for talks, but truce is over, Pg2

China achieves first controlled recovery of reusable rocket booster, Pg2

China achieves first controlled recovery of reusable rocket booster, Pg2

Modi first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in 40 years, trade and sports top agenda, Pg 3

Modi first Indian PM to visit New Zealand in 40 years, trade and sports top agenda, Pg 3

E20 here to stay, giving choice not feasible: Govt, Pg3

E20 here to stay, giving choice not feasible: Govt, Pg3

Announces The Commissioning Of MAHENDRAGIRI, Pg5

Announces The Commissioning Of MAHENDRAGIRI, Pg5

Govt grants GI to Jodhpur's Mojari, industry stakeholders hail move, Pg10

Govt grants GI to Jodhpur's Mojari, industry stakeholders hail move, Pg10

PM to flag off Hydrogen train on July 17, Pg10

PM to flag off Hydrogen train on July 17, Pg10

Easing on China is right move at right time, Pg12

Easing on China is right move at right time, Pg12

Next leap will come from bringing AI and digital public infrastructure together, Pg12

Next leap will come from bringing AI and digital public infrastructure together, Pg12

Our universities need a reset, not China playbook, Pg13

Our universities need a reset, not China playbook, Pg13

El Niño strengthens, could develop into strongest since 1950, says US agency, Pg15

El Niño strengthens, could develop into strongest since 1950, says US agency, Pg15

Landslides: The need for early warning systems, Pg17

Landslides: The need for early warning systems, Pg17

June inflation may breach RBI 4% target: Transport is driving this, Pg17

June inflation may breach RBI 4% target: Transport is driving this, Pg17

You compared power consumption of data centres with thermal plants but they also produce electricity, Pg19

You compared power consumption of data centres with thermal plants but they also produce electricity, Pg19

World Bank Group commits $890mn for solar project, Pg23

World Bank Group commits $890mn for solar project, Pg23

IITs, IIMs push back against VBSA norms, Pg1

IITs, IIMs push back against VBSA norms, Pg1

Terrorism’s data retreat hides emerging global threats, Pg8

Terrorism’s data retreat hides emerging global threats, Pg8

A future of financial health for every Indian, Pg8

A future of financial health for every Indian, Pg8

Over and above, Pg8

Over and above, Pg8

Suspend, not remove, high functionaries after 30 days in jail: parliamentary panel, Pg11

Suspend, not remove, high functionaries after 30 days in jail: parliamentary panel, Pg11

Catholic body meets Home Minister Shah, flags concerns over FCRA Bill, Pg11

Catholic body meets Home Minister Shah, flags concerns over FCRA Bill, Pg11

No app can block calls from 1600 number series: TRAI, Pg12

No app can block calls from 1600 number series: TRAI, Pg12

Govt. amends rules to regulate drugs containing alcohol, Pg12

Govt. amends rules to regulate drugs containing alcohol, Pg12

Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian refineries and Azov port, Pg14

Ukrainian drones hit southern Russian refineries and Azov port, Pg14

Change ‘addictive design’ of Facebook, Instagram, says EU, Pg14

Change ‘addictive design’ of Facebook, Instagram, says EU, Pg14

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