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Current Affairs — Sunday, 5 July 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- TN Government Announces Cooperative Crop Loan Waiver up to ₹50,000
— CM Vijay's government announced waiver of cooperative crop loans up to ₹50,000, providing direct relief to farming communities across the state. (Welfare scheme; Agriculture Ministry angle) - TN CM Vijay Takes Position Against National Education Policy
— CM Vijay signalled opposition to NEP, taking a cue from the previous DMK government's stance; significant for state-centre relations on education policy. (Article 246/Concurrent List; Education policy) - KMUT Beneficiaries Above 60 to Be Shifted to Pension Scheme; Aid Hiked to ₹1,500
— The Vijay government announced that beneficiaries of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai (KMUT) scheme aged above 60 will be moved to the pension scheme with enhanced monthly assistance. (Social welfare scheme) - TN to Continue Free Bus Pass Scheme for Students
— The Vijay government confirmed continuation of the free bus pass scheme for students, maintaining a key welfare initiative. (State transport/welfare policy) - DMK Alleges Horse-Trading; Delegation Meets Governor Arlekar
— DMK submitted a memorandum to TN Governor Rajendra Viswanath Arlekar alleging that two DMK MLAs were offered ministerial posts and money to join TVK; AIADMK also complained of inaction on its earlier petitions. (Constitutional role of Governor; Article 164) - Solid Waste Management Rules in Force Since April 1, 2026; Awareness Lacking
— New Solid Waste Management Rules came into effect on April 1, 2026, but ground-level awareness among urban residents remains poor across Tamil Nadu. (Environment/Urban Local Bodies) - TNPCB Takes Water Samples Along Palar River in Tirupattur
— Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board collected water samples from farm wells along the Palar River after complaints of froth formation, coordinating with TWAD Board for a permanent solution. (Pollution/environment regulation)
India — National
- EAM Jaishankar Embarks on 6-Nation Tour Including 4 West Asia Countries
— External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar began a diplomatic tour of Gulf/West Asia nations on July 5, against the backdrop of evolving regional dynamics following a U.S.–Iran peace agreement; will also visit the U.S. on July 13. (Foreign policy; MEA) - J&K L-G Administration Suspends 8 Officials Over Pro-Separatist Library Books
— Eight officials were suspended after a school library book titled "Personalities and Legends of J&K" was found to contain content glorifying separatist leaders and liable to cause law-and-order situations. (Internal security; J&K administration) - Railway Ministry Postpones Bullet Train Tunnelling Launch Due to Mumbai Rains
— The formal launch of bullet train tunnelling work was postponed as IMD issued red and orange alerts for Mumbai; the Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project is being executed by NHSRCL. (Infrastructure; Railway Ministry) - Bihar to Set Up 100 Fast Track Courts
— Bihar CM announced establishment of 100 fast track courts to deliver swift justice to the state's 14-crore-plus population, representing about 10% of India's total. (Judiciary; Fast Track Courts scheme) - Sonam Wangchuk's Hunger Strike Enters 7th Day; Politicians Vow to Raise CJP Issue in Parliament
— Activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike over alleged irregularities in examinations under the Central Jammu & Kashmir Public Service; political support grew on Day 15 of protests. (J&K; Governance) - ISRO's Integrated Parachute Tests for Gaganyaan Declared Successful
— ISRO successfully completed integrated parachute system tests for the Gaganyaan human spaceflight programme, a critical milestone for crew recovery. (Space; ISRO; Science & Technology GS Paper) - PM Modi Greets Donald Trump and U.S. on 250th Anniversary of Independence
— Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed greetings to U.S. President Donald Trump and the American people on the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence (July 4, 1776–2026). (India-U.S. bilateral relations)
Economy & Finance
- India–New Zealand Sign "Historic" Free Trade Agreement
— India and New Zealand signed an FTA, one of the fastest ever negotiated by India; negotiations were announced in March 2025 and concluded in December 2025, with implementation expected later in 2026. (Trade policy; Commerce Ministry) - Finance Ministry Notifies Rules for India–U.K. Trade Pact (CETA)
— Rules for determination of origin of goods under the India–U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement were notified; the pact secures duty-free access for 99% of India's exports to the U.K. (Trade; Commerce Ministry) - GST Revenues Up 14% in June 2026 at 9-Year Mark; But Domestic Sales Lag
— As GST completed nine years on July 1, June 2026 collections rose 14% year-on-year, though experts flag that buoyancy is partly driven by imported inflation rather than domestic consumption growth. (Taxation; Finance Ministry) - India's Services PMI Falls to 17-Month Low of 57.4 in June 2026
— S&P Global's Services PMI dropped to 57.4 in June from higher readings, signalling softening domestic demand; HSBC's Chief India Economist cited more challenging market conditions. (Economy indicators) - Goldman Sachs Hikes India's GDP Growth Forecast
— Goldman Sachs revised upward its GDP growth forecast for India, reflecting continued macroeconomic resilience. (Economy; GS Paper III) - India's Current Account Surplus Narrows to $7.1 Billion in Q4
— The current account surplus narrowed in Q4 amid a rising gold import bill and foreign investor outflows, per RBI data. (Balance of Payments; RBI/Finance Ministry)
Science & Technology
- ISRO Gaganyaan Integrated Parachute Tests Successful
— ISRO completed successful integrated parachute tests for the Gaganyaan crew module, advancing India's first human spaceflight mission. (ISRO; Space technology) - Indian Scientists Develop Human Placenta-on-Chip Device
— Indian researchers recreated key functions of the human placenta — including hormone production, nutrient transfer, waste exchange and selective barrier function — on a microfluidic chip, a major biomedical engineering breakthrough. (Biotechnology; Science & Innovation) - China's Tianwen-2 Probe Heads to Asteroid 469219 Kamo'oalewa to Study Possible Lunar Origin
— Launched in May 2025, China's Tianwen-2 spacecraft is en route to study asteroid Kamo'oalewa, suspected to be a fragment of the Moon, with plans to return samples to Earth. (Space science; international) - Large Hadron Collider Switches Off for 4-Year Overhaul
— CERN's Large Hadron Collider — the world's largest science machine — shut down its beams for a four-year upgrade; the post-Higgs Boson era raises questions about the future direction of particle physics. (Science; GS Paper III)
Environment
- 18 Namo Oxygen Parks Inaugurated in Delhi on World Environment Day 2026
— Union Environment Minister inaugurated 18 Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi; the Union and Delhi governments jointly launched major green initiatives marking World Environment Day. (Environment Ministry; Green initiatives) - RBI Bulletin Flags Monsoon Shortfall Risk to Growth and Inflation
— RBI's Monthly Bulletin warned that a below-normal monsoon could weigh on agricultural output, rural income and inflation, posing risks to India's growth outlook. (Monsoon-economy linkage; RBI) - Wayanad Farmers Fear Poor Harvest as Rainfall Deficit Hits 5-Year Low for June
— Wayanad district received only 270.23 mm of rainfall in June 2026, the lowest in five years, severely affecting agriculture in Kerala's highland farming belt. (Climate; Agriculture)
Sports
- France Beats Paraguay 1–0; Mbappé Scores to Reach FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarterfinals
— Kylian Mbappé scored the decisive goal as France defeated Paraguay in the Round of 16; France will face Morocco in the quarterfinals on July 9 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (FIFA World Cup 2026) - Morocco Beats Co-Host Canada 3–0 to Advance to World Cup Quarterfinals
— Morocco defeated World Cup co-host Canada 3–0 to book a quarterfinal berth; the two sides will meet France on July 9. (FIFA World Cup 2026) - Kimi Antonelli Wins Sprint Race and Takes Pole at British Grand Prix
— Formula 1 driver Kimi Antonelli claimed both the sprint race victory and pole position at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. (F1; Sports) - Colombia Advance to Pre-Quarters at FIFA World Cup 2026
— Colombia secured a place in the pre-quarterfinals after defeating Ghana, with Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey going close in the opening minute. (FIFA World Cup 2026)
Appointments & Awards
- Justice M. Fathima Beevi — First Woman Judge of Supreme Court of India — Passes Away
— Justice M. Fathima Beevi, who made history as the first woman to be appointed to the Supreme Court of India, passed away; she was later conferred the Padma Bhushan. (Historic first; Judiciary) - Justice K.T. Thomas Conferred Padma Vibhushan
— Retired Supreme Court Judge K.T. Thomas was conferred the Padma Vibhushan; he was noted for his landmark judgments including in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case. (National Honours; Judiciary)
International
- Ayatollah Khamenei's Funeral Held in Tehran; Iran Declares Public Holiday
— Funeral ceremonies for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei were held in Tehran with huge crowds; Sunday was declared a national holiday and his casket was displayed at the Grand Mosalla. (West Asia geopolitics; India's energy/diplomatic interests) - SCOTUS Rules on Birthright Citizenship; Trump Policy Challenged
— The U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling on President Trump's executive order seeking to limit birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, a landmark constitutional development. (International; India-U.S. relations context) - EAM Jaishankar's West Asia Tour Amid Post-Iran Peace Agreement Dynamics
— Jaishankar's visit to Gulf nations comes as the U.S.–Iran peace agreement reshapes West Asian geopolitics, with significant implications for India's energy security and diaspora. (Foreign policy; India-Gulf relations)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔹 India–New Zealand FTA signed in 2026; negotiations concluded in December 2025 — one of India's fastest-ever negotiated trade agreements; 99% duty-free access also secured under India-U.K. CETA
- 🔹 Justice M. Fathima Beevi — first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India — passed away; she was a recipient of the Padma Bhushan
- 🔹 ISRO successfully completed integrated parachute tests for Gaganyaan; India's Services PMI fell to a 17-month low of 57.4 in June 2026