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Current Affairs — Tuesday, 28 July 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- CM Vijay's office to shift to Namakkal Kavignar Maligai
— Chief Secretary M. Sai Kumar announced the relocation of CM Vijay's office citing space constraints and administrative considerations; significant as it marks the new TVK government's administrative footprint. - Montek Singh Ahluwalia to head Tamil Nadu Revenue Augmentation Committee
— The former Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission will lead the panel tasked with recommending measures to sustainably boost the state's tax and non-tax revenues by improving compliance and plugging leakages. - TVK government to establish Investor Promotion Commission
— As announced in the Governor's address, the new commission will fast-track approvals for companies investing in Tamil Nadu; key for GS Paper on state industrial policy. - Tamil Nadu to extend Free Breakfast Scheme to Middle School students
— The Vijay government announced expansion of the flagship free breakfast scheme beyond primary schools to middle school students, building on the scheme introduced under the previous administration. - Madras High Court strikes down government jobs given to Karur stampede victims' families
— The Madurai Bench held that appointments offered by the TVK government to families of Karur stampede victims violated the principles of equal opportunity and were constitutionally impermissible. - HR&CE Minister Ramesh: Karur Inam land titles were never in temple names; FIR against 19 for fraudulent registration of Meenakshi Amman temple properties
— Minister Ramesh confirmed 1.79 acres of temple property was fraudulently registered in 2021; pilot survey of Palani temple properties to be extended to all major temples across Tamil Nadu.
India — National
- Government introduces Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill in Lok Sabha
— Six hours allocated for debate; 91 amendments moved by members; Bill aims to curb paper leak menace following NEET and other examination controversies — key legislation under Ministry of Education. - Supreme Court: Right to peaceful protest is constitutionally protected; to frame guidelines
— The court, hearing multiple petitions on nationwide exam paper-leak protests and alleged police excesses, said it will consider framing comprehensive guidelines on the right to protest (Article 19). - Bihar government moves to withdraw FIRs against NEET paper-leak protesters; policeman who fired AK-47 suspended
— Bihar announced withdrawal of all FIRs, criminal complaints and show-cause notices against protesters; suspension of the policeman followed a viral video, triggering political demands from Rahul Gandhi for PM Modi's apology. - Rajya Sabha adjourned repeatedly; Opposition seeks apology from Home Minister Amit Shah
— Opposition MPs demanded an apology from Amit Shah over police action against protesting students, causing continued deadlock; Minister Kiren Rijiju urged Congress to allow discussion on the anti-paper-leak Bill. - Delhi Police mount drive to take down protest-related social media posts
— Scale of the crackdown remains unclear; raises concerns over freedom of expression and digital rights amid student-led demonstrations. - Gulf nations accounted for over 70% of suicides by Indian citizens abroad: MEA data
— Ministry of External Affairs data highlights the mental health and welfare crisis among Indian migrant workers in Gulf countries; relevant to GS Paper II (Indian diaspora, welfare schemes). - Congress chief Kharge targets BJP on 'flood-free Assam' promise amid severe flooding
— Congress president urged Union and Assam governments to mobilise all resources for relief and rehabilitation; Assam floods remain a perennial disaster-management concern.
Economy & Finance
- RBI sees rupee as undervalued; FCNR(B) inflows touch $32 billion
— RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated inflation control is the foremost priority; FCNR(B) deposits and foreign investment in government securities have strengthened India's external position significantly. - U.S. imposes 10% 'forced labour' tariffs on India as temporary tariffs expire
— Commerce Ministry clarified 45% of Indian exports to the U.S. will not face the new tariff; the remaining 55% will attract the 10% levy — lower than tariffs on most other investigated countries. - India–U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA): key issues unresolved
— While the deal eases trade barriers, investment protection, patent rules and carbon border taxes remain for future negotiations; important for GS Paper III (international trade). - Goldman Sachs hikes India's GDP growth forecast
— The revision reflects improved macroeconomic fundamentals; specific revised figure not disclosed in available headlines. - Inflation crossed 4% in June 2026 after 16 months, driven by fuel price hikes and weak monsoon
— Breach of the 4% RBI target level after a prolonged period of moderation is significant for monetary policy decisions.
Science & Technology
- India's first dengue vaccine 'Qdenga' arrives with a critical safety caveat
— The vaccine may enhance dengue severity in children with no prior dengue infection by simulating a primary infection; health authorities to consider sero-screening before administration — relevant to National Health Mission. - Fields Medal 2026: Hong Wang makes history as third woman ever to win the prize
— Wang and Deng are also the first Chinese nationals to win the Fields Medal since 1982; the Fields Medal is awarded every four years to mathematicians under 40 — frequently asked in competitive exams. - PRAXIS: NASA mission to directly sample planetary ring particles
— The bio-inspired AI-driven robotic explorer will graze planetary ring systems for the first time in space exploration history; important for science GS questions. - Centre weighs curbs on AI autonomy and consent rules for deepfakes under new law
— The proposed legislation under the Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) will regulate deepfake content and AI decision-making autonomy.
Environment
- Budget 2026–27: Air quality management outlay cut by 10%; pollution control also sees reduction
— The decline in budgetary allocation for air quality management raises concerns for urban pollution control, particularly in NCR — relevant to environment policy questions. - India's green transition faces gap in long-duration energy storage
— For discharge durations beyond six hours, current battery technologies are economically unviable, posing a structural challenge to India's renewable energy targets under the National Energy Policy.
Sports
- Commonwealth Games 2026: Anahat Singh wins gold in squash, ending Egypt's 13-title streak
— Anahat defeated Ruqayya Salem in straight games in the final; this is India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold in squash — a historic first. - Commonwealth Games: Sharmila wins historic gold in para athletics
— India's para athlete claimed gold, adding to the country's overall medal tally at the Games. - Commonwealth Games: Gyaneshwari wins silver in women's 53kg weightlifting; Bindyarani Devi claims bronze
— Nigerian lifter won gold with a Commonwealth record; Bindyarani Devi's best clean & jerk was 112kg. - Malaysia shocks top-seeded India in Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship
— Upset result in team table tennis at the Commonwealth Games.
Appointments & Awards
- Veteran IPS officer K. Vijay Kumar to receive Padma Shri from President Murmu
— K. Vijay Kumar is a distinguished IPS officer known for leading the Special Task Force that neutralised Veerappan; Padma Shri in public service category. - Justice M. Fathima Beevi conferred Padma Bhushan
— Justice Fathima Beevi was the first woman judge of the Supreme Court of India; the award recognises her landmark contribution to the judiciary. - Justice K.T. Thomas to receive Padma Vibhushan
— The former Supreme Court judge, known for his judgments in high-profile cases, is among the recipients of India's second-highest civilian honour.
International
- U.S.–Iran diplomatic talks underway; Trump says 'good chance' of progress
— Despite Tehran's initial denial, deep diplomatic talks are ongoing; Trump signalled readiness for military action if diplomacy fails — significant for oil prices and India's energy imports. - Zelenskyy visits UK as new British PM signals increased support for Ukraine
— The visit indicates continued Western backing for Kyiv; relevant to India's strategic autonomy and its neutral stance on the Russia-Ukraine conflict. - Brazil files WTO consultations against U.S. tariffs
— Brazil challenged U.S. tariffs as inconsistent with GATT 1994 obligations; part of a broader global pushback against U.S. trade measures that also affect India.
- Quick Revision:
- 🏸 Anahat Singh won India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold in squash (2026), defeating Egypt's Ruqayya Salem — ending Egypt's run of 13 consecutive titles
- 💉 India's first dengue vaccine — Qdenga — has arrived but carries a safety caveat: it may worsen dengue in sero-negative children (those with no prior infection)
- 🏅 Fields Medal 2026: Hong Wang became only the third woman ever to win the award; she and Deng are the first Chinese nationals to win since 1982