Centre Proposes Legal Protection for Vande Mataram

Current Context: The Central Government is set to introduce the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 during the Monsoon Session of Parliament. The Bill has already received Union Cabinet appro…

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Uttar Pradesh Launches ‘Kaushal Setu’ and ‘Kaushal Sarathi’ Portals

Current Context: On 15 July 2026, the Uttar Pradesh Government launched Kaushal Setu and Kaushal Sarathi portals under the Uttar Pradesh Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) on the occasion of World Youth Skills Day. The po…

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RBI Financial Inclusion Index Rises to 70 in FY26

Current Context:  The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced that the Financial Inclusion Index (FI-Index) increased to 70.0 in FY26 (March 2026) from 64.2 in FY25 (March 2025). The improvem ent reflects wider access to ba…

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RBI Financial Stability Report 2026

Current Context: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released the Financial Stability Report (FSR) – June 2026, stating that India's financial system remains resilient despite global uncertainties such as geopolitical t…

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NITI Aayog Proposes ₹50,000 Crore Biotech Fund

Current Context: NITI Aayog has proposed a ₹50,000 crore BioEconomy Growth Fund as part of its "Roadmap for Building India as a Leading Bioeconomy Powerhouse by 2035." The fund is proposed to be carved out of …

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Centre Launches Global Trade Guidebook for MSMEs

Current Context: On 16 July 2026, the Centre for Trade and Investment Law (CTIL) at the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), launched "Going Gl…

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Current Affairs One-Liner: 18th July 2026

National On 22 July 2026, the I ndian Navy will commission INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Shallow Water Craft, at Visakhapatnam. Bui lt by Cochin Shipyard under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initia…

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World’s First 7-Star Luxury Train

Current Context: Japan's "Seven Stars in Kyushu", operated by JR Kyushu, is recognised as the world's first and only 7-star luxury train, setting a new benchmark in luxury rail travel. The train offers 2…

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