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Current Affairs — Tuesday, 7 July 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay writes to PM Modi opposing Food Security Act amendment
— In a letter to PM Narendra Modi, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay urged the Centre to retain the existing entitlement of 35 kg of foodgrains per month per household under Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY), irrespective of family size. (GS Paper II — Centre-State relations, Food Security) - Tamil Nadu government announces cooperative crop loan waiver up to ₹50,000
— The Vijay government announced waiver of cooperative crop loans up to ₹50,000 for farmers, a major welfare measure benefiting agricultural borrowers across the state. (GS Paper II — State welfare schemes, Agriculture) - Justice V. Mohana felicitated as first woman from Tamil Nadu elevated directly to Supreme Court
— The Madras Bar Association felicitated Justice V. Mohana, who also inaugurated an endowment lecture series honouring legal luminaries including M.K. Nambyar. (GS Paper II — Judiciary, Constitutional appointments) - Tiruchi airport installs advanced vehicle-blocking security system
— Crash-Rated Electro-Hydraulic Road Blockers and Electro-Hydraulic Tyre Killers installed near the New Integrated Terminal Building to counter hostile vehicle threats. (GS Paper III — Internal security, Infrastructure) - Chennai Corporation defers infrastructure projects, cancels tenders worth over ₹600 crore
— The Greater Chennai Corporation cancelled tenders to stagger expenditure and improve planning; ward maintenance funds have also not been released. (GS Paper II — Urban local bodies) - Tamil Nadu to move KMUT beneficiaries above 60 to pension scheme, hike aid to ₹1,500
— Beneficiaries of the Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT) scheme aged above 60 will be shifted to a pension scheme with enhanced monthly assistance of ₹1,500. (GS Paper II — Social welfare, Women's schemes)
India — National
- PM Modi begins three-nation tour starting with Indonesia
— PM Modi arrived in Indonesia to hold discussions with President Prabowo Subianto on strategic partnership across defence, critical minerals, and diverse sectors; Australia and New Zealand follow. (GS Paper II — India's foreign policy, bilateral relations) - Amit Shah lays foundation stone for statue of Syama Prasad Mookerjee in Kolkata
— On the 125th birth anniversary of Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for his statue in Kolkata. (GS Paper I — Modern Indian history, political personalities) - Census 2027 rehearsal form has open column for caste enumeration
— The test exercise form includes an open column to record caste data; the final methodology will be prepared based on feedback, echoing issues seen in the 2011 caste survey. (GS Paper II — Government policy, social issues) - Madhya Pradesh reconstitutes Waqf Board under new Waqf Act, includes Hindu members
— The MP government reconstituted the State Waqf Board under the new Waqf Amendment Act, drawing criticism as the Act's provisions are sub judice before the Supreme Court. (GS Paper II — Minority institutions, Waqf legislation) - Seafarers to undergo mandatory yoga-based wellness training
— The Directorate General of Shipping (DGS) mandates all CDC-holders to complete the yoga wellness course within one year and all trainees at DGS-approved institutes to undergo it. (GS Paper II — Government schemes, Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways) - Railways to run 300 special trains for Puri Rath Yatra, 100 for Onam
— Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the special train schedule to manage pilgrim rush for the Rath Yatra and Onam festival travel. (GS Paper II — Railway operations, cultural events) - Police search Samagra Shiksha office in J&K over controversial book
— Investigation is ongoing to identify those responsible for the book Great Personalities and Legends of J&K, which profiled separatist leaders Maqbool Bhat and Masarat Alam. (GS Paper III — Internal security, Samagra Shiksha)
Economy & Finance
- Goldman Sachs hikes India's GDP growth forecast
— Goldman Sachs revised upward its GDP growth forecast for India, reflecting improved economic outlook amid sustained consumption and investment activity. (GS Paper III — Indian economy, growth indicators) - NSE targets ₹30,000 crore IPO in September
— The proposed NSE IPO will be entirely an Offer for Sale (OFS) of 14.89 crore equity shares, with existing shareholders divesting nearly 6% of equity. (GS Paper III — Capital markets, securities) - India-UK trade pact rules notified; Finance Ministry specifies rules of origin
— The Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) secures duty-free access for 99% of India's exports to the UK covering nearly the entire trade basket. (GS Paper II/III — International trade, bilateral agreements) - India's current account surplus narrows to $7.1 billion in Q4
— The surplus declined amid a rising gold import bill and foreign investor outflows, signalling pressure on the external account. (GS Paper III — Balance of payments, macroeconomics) - RBI Monthly Bulletin warns monsoon shortfall could weigh on growth and inflation
— The RBI's bulletin flagged that deficient monsoon rainfall could adversely impact both economic growth and the inflation outlook for the year. (GS Paper III — Monetary policy, RBI)
Science & Technology
- Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket to carry six payloads including diamond jewellery and 18K gold microart
— India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1, will carry diverse commercial payloads including luxury micro-art items, marking a milestone for private space commerce. (GS Paper III — Space technology, private sector in space) - ISRO headquarters receives fresh bomb threat email, declared hoax
— A bomb threat email sent to ISRO's headquarters was investigated and declared a hoax by security agencies. (GS Paper III — Internal security) - SOLVE tests underway for Gaganyaan astronauts' safe landing systems
— The SOLVE test series evaluates deceleration and landing systems critical for the safe return of Gaganyaan crew, ahead of India's first crewed spaceflight. (GS Paper III — ISRO, Gaganyaan mission) - Single polyvalent antivenom insufficient for India's diverse snakebite cases
— Research highlights that venom heterogeneity across India's snake species necessitates region-specific antivenom formulations and geographically representative venom pools. (GS Paper III — Health, biotechnology)
Environment
- Union Environment Minister inaugurates 18 Namo Oxygen Parks in Delhi
— On World Environment Day 2026, the Union and Delhi governments jointly launched major green initiatives including 18 Namo Oxygen Parks across Delhi. (GS Paper III — Environment policy, urban green spaces) - RBI Bulletin flags monsoon shortfall risk to food inflation
— A below-normal monsoon is projected to raise food prices and could push household inflation higher, compounding the 3.93% household inflation already recorded in May driven by food prices. (GS Paper III — Climate-economy linkage, food security)
Sports
- Spain eliminates Portugal in FIFA World Cup Round of 16; Cristiano Ronaldo's farewell
— Mikel Merino's 90th-minute goal sealed Spain's victory and eliminated Portugal, with Ronaldo's World Cup career likely ending in the Round of 16; Spain reach their first quarterfinal since their 2010 title. (GS Paper — Sports, FIFA World Cup 2026) - India win 20 medals including 4 gold at U-20 Asian Wrestling Championships
— Indian wrestlers performed strongly at the U-20 Asian Wrestling Championships; the contingent had earlier won 21 medals at the U-15 Asian Wrestling Championships at the same venue. (GS Paper — Sports, wrestling) - Belgium lead USA 3-1 in FIFA World Cup Round of 16 amid Balogun ban controversy
— The match was embroiled in controversy after Donald Trump got FIFA to lift the one-game ban on US striker Folarin Balogun, who had received a red card earlier in the tournament. (GS Paper — Sports current affairs) - India's compound archery team faces stern test at Archery World Cup ahead of Asian Games
— Coach Cousins, one of compound archery's most decorated figures, faces his first international assignment with India at the Archery World Cup, a key preparatory event before the Asian Games. (GS Paper — Sports)
Appointments & Awards
- Justice M. Fathima Beevi conferred with Padma Bhushan
— Justice M. Fathima Beevi, the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India, was conferred with the Padma Bhushan by President Droupadi Murmu. (GS Paper II — Judiciary, Padma Awards) - Justice K.T. Thomas receives Padma Vibhushan
— Retired Supreme Court judge Justice K.T. Thomas, known for notable judgments including remarks on the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, was awarded the Padma Vibhushan. (GS Paper II — Judiciary, national honours) - Bhagat Singh Koshyari receives Padma Bhushan from President Murmu
— Former Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari received the Padma Bhushan at a Rashtrapati Bhavan investiture ceremony. (GS Paper — Padma Awards, Governors)
International
- PM Modi in Indonesia: Defence and critical minerals top India-Indonesia agenda
— PM Modi's discussions with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto focus on defence cooperation and critical minerals supply chains, alongside broader strategic partnership goals. (GS Paper II — India's bilateral relations, Indo-Pacific) - Supreme Leader Khamenei's funeral procession held; Trump warns Iran on nuclear deal
— Iran held funeral proceedings for Supreme Leader Khamenei in Qom; US President Trump stated there would either be a nuclear deal with Iran or the US would "finish the job." (GS Paper II — International relations, West Asia) - Seven officers among 26 killed in Sri Lanka prison clash
— A prison clash in Sri Lanka that began as an inmate fight escalated into a breakout attempt, killing 26 including 7 officers, raising concerns about prison security in the island nation. (GS Paper II — India's neighbourhood, internal security)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔑 Justice V. Mohana is the first woman from Tamil Nadu to be elevated directly to the Supreme Court of India.
- 🔑 NSE's proposed IPO is worth ₹30,000 crore (entirely OFS of 14.89 crore shares, ~6% equity divestment), targeted for September 2026.
- 🔑 India-UK trade pact (CETA) provides duty-free access for 99% of India's exports to the UK; Finance Ministry has now notified the rules of origin.