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Current Affairs — Thursday, 30 July 2026
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Tamil Nadu
- DVAC books former DMK Minister Senthilbalaji; searches at 41 locations
— The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption conducted searches at 41 locations across Tamil Nadu against former minister Senthilbalaji and the former TASMAC Managing Director for alleged malpractices. (Exam angle: Anti-corruption agencies, DVAC jurisdiction in TN) - TN government renames CM Breakfast Scheme after Kamaraj
— The Vijay government has renamed the erstwhile CM Breakfast Scheme (launched during the previous Stalin administration) after freedom fighter and former CM K. Kamaraj; the scheme is also being extended to middle school students. (Exam angle: TN welfare schemes, Kamaraj's legacy) - GCC Council passes 19 resolutions in nearly six-hour meeting
— The Greater Chennai Corporation Council passed 19 resolutions — the fewest in recent years — during a marathon sitting. (Exam angle: Urban local body governance, GCC structure) - Textile associations demand reduction in power costs in Tamil Nadu
— The Southern India Mills Association called for a hybrid incentive structure combining upfront capital subsidy and power tariff support to sustain the labour-intensive textile industry. (Exam angle: Industrial policy, TN textile sector) - Illegal sale of Palani math land: CB-CID arrests four persons
— Four persons including the seller and buyers were arrested by CB-CID in connection with the illegal sale of land belonging to the Palani Murugan math. (Exam angle: Tamil Nadu CB-CID, religious institution land protection) - TVK government reaffirms two-language policy
— A Tamil Nadu minister stated there will be no change in the state's long-held two-language policy under the Vijay government. (Exam angle: Language policy, TN state politics)
India — National
- Rajya Sabha passes Bill criminalising insult to Vande Mataram
— The Upper House passed the Bill amid Opposition protests; the legislation makes disrespect to the national song a punishable offence. (Exam angle: Parliament, national symbols, legislation) - Public Examinations Amendment Bill 2026 — tougher penalties face implementation hurdles
— The Bill mandates time-bound investigations and speedy trials for exam malpractice, but persistent case backlogs in courts pose serious implementation challenges. (Exam angle: Education legislation, exam reform, NTA-related policy) - Kashmir's first-ever International Film Festival attracts 875 submissions from 50 countries
— Organised by J&K's Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) in collaboration with NFDC, the festival marks a cultural milestone for the Union Territory. (Exam angle: J&K governance, NFDC, soft power) - CAQM urges NCR states to deploy drones to monitor stubble burning
— The Commission for Air Quality Management directed Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan to conduct drone surveys of paddy cultivation hotspot villages from 3 p.m. onwards. (Exam angle: CAQM mandate, air quality, stubble burning policy) - Bihar cabinet approves filling 22,981 Anganwadi worker posts
— The Bihar cabinet also approved creation of 19 posts of District & Additional Sessions Judge for Exclusive Special Courts to handle pending cases. (Exam angle: ICDS/Anganwadi, Bihar governance, judiciary expansion) - Assam redraws definition of 'original inhabitant' in heritage land law
— The Assam government has amended its land law to redefine who qualifies as an original inhabitant, with significant implications for land rights and demographics. (Exam angle: Land rights, North-East policy, tribal identity) - Goa police issue 240-point questionnaire to protesters
— Goa police made demonstrators fill a detailed 240-point questionnaire asking about slogans shouted, raising civil liberties concerns. (Exam angle: Fundamental Rights, Article 19, police accountability)
Economy & Finance
- Industrial growth hits 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026
— The Index of Industrial Production (IIP) surged to a near-two-year high, driven by strong performances in manufacturing, electricity, capital goods, and consumer-facing sectors. (Exam angle: IIP, economic indicators, Ministry of Statistics) - India's R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP for first time since 2010
— Private industry's share of national R&D spending rose to 51.8% in 2023-24, the first time businesses outpaced the government in R&D investment. (Exam angle: Science policy, GDP composition, GERD) - RBI sees rupee as undervalued; FCNR(B) inflows touch $32 billion
— RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra stated inflation control remains the foremost priority while noting that FCNR(B) deposits and foreign investment in government securities have strengthened India's external position. (Exam angle: RBI monetary policy, FCNR(B) deposits, exchange rate) - Goldman Sachs hikes India's GDP growth forecast
— The global investment bank revised upward its growth projection for India, citing resilient domestic consumption. (Exam angle: GDP forecasts, economic credibility) - Budget 2026-27: Air quality management outlay cut by 10%
— Allocations for air quality management and pollution control have seen a dip in the Union Budget, raising concerns among environmentalists. (Exam angle: Union Budget, environmental spending)
Science & Technology
- India's first dengue vaccine 'Qdenga' arrives with crucial safety caveat
— Qdenga may enhance dengue severity in children who have never been previously infected, as the vaccine can simulate a primary infection; authorities have flagged this seronegative risk. (Exam angle: Vaccine policy, public health, dengue burden in India) - India's space programme turns 60
— India's space journey began on November 21, 1963, when the Nike Apache rocket (715 kg) was launched from Thumba, a fishing village near Thiruvananthapuram, marking six decades of the Indian space programme. (Exam angle: ISRO history, Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station) - Centre weighs curbs on AI autonomy and consent rules for deepfakes under new law
— The government is considering provisions under upcoming legislation to regulate AI decision-making autonomy and mandate consent for deepfake creation. (Exam angle: Digital India, AI regulation, IT law) - IMD clarifies distinction between heavy rainfall and cloudbursts
— The India Meteorological Department rejected reports that Assam and Nagaland experienced cloudbursts, explaining the specific meteorological threshold that distinguishes a cloudburst from heavy rainfall. (Exam angle: IMD, disaster management, meteorological definitions)
Environment
- Budget 2026-27 cuts air quality management outlay by 10%; pollution control also sees dip
— Reduced budgetary allocation for CAQM-related activities and pollution control boards has drawn criticism from environmental groups. (Exam angle: CAQM, Union Budget, pollution policy) - Mine closure opens circular economy opportunities; 42 mines closed in two years
— The Ministry of Coal aims to scientifically close over 105 mines, with the past two years seeing 42 closures, creating potential for circular economy initiatives in mining regions. (Exam angle: Ministry of Coal, circular economy, mine rehabilitation)
Sports
- Commonwealth Games: Gavit and Basil script historic 1-2 finish in men's 100m T47 final
— Gavit clocked a Games record of 10.71 seconds while Basil posted 10.83 seconds, giving India a historic 1-2 finish in the para-athletics event. (Exam angle: Para-athletics, Commonwealth Games, T47 classification) - Commonwealth Games: Sreeshankar wins second straight silver in long jump
— M. Sreeshankar secured silver with Jamaica's former world champion Tajay Gayle winning gold with a best jump of 8.15m. (Exam angle: Commonwealth Games athletics, Indian long jump) - Commonwealth Games Boxing: Six Indian pugilists advance to semifinals
— Indian boxers, including Narender Berwal, progressed to the semifinals, strengthening India's medal prospects in boxing. (Exam angle: Commonwealth Games boxing, Indian sports) - Durand Cup: Indian Air Force defeats Defenders FC
— Indian Air Force secured a win in the ongoing Durand Cup, Asia's oldest football tournament. (Exam angle: Durand Cup history, Indian football)
Appointments & Awards
- Justice M. Fathima Beevi — India's first woman Supreme Court judge — passes away
— Justice Fathima Beevi, who made history as the first female judge of the Supreme Court of India, was posthumously conferred the Padma Bhushan. (Exam angle: Supreme Court firsts, Padma awards, women in judiciary) - Justice K.T. Thomas conferred Padma Vibhushan
— The former Supreme Court judge, known for landmark judgments, has been awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India's second-highest civilian honour. (Exam angle: Padma awards, Supreme Court) - Justice Manikumar appointed as new SHRC Chairman
— Justice Manikumar has been named the Chairman of the State Human Rights Commission. (Exam angle: SHRC appointments, human rights institutions)
International
- Hadi Matar convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie
— A US jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all charges, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism, for the attack on author Salman Rushdie in August 2022. (Exam angle: International law, terrorism, freedom of expression) - Japan earthquake kills at least 18 in southwestern region
— Rescue operations are ongoing after a major earthquake struck southwestern Japan; a chimney collapse at a Nippon Paper Industries factory killed five additional people. (Exam angle: Disaster management, Japan geography) - Iran resumes missile attacks; US and Saudi Arabia strike Tehran-backed militias in Iraq
— Escalating West Asia tensions include Iran rejecting Oman's proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, with implications for global oil supply routes. (Exam angle: West Asia geopolitics, Strait of Hormuz, energy security)
- Quick Revision:
- 🔹 India's IIP growth hit a 23-month high of 7.3% in June 2026, led by manufacturing and capital goods sectors.
- 🔹 India's first dengue vaccine Qdenga carries a safety caveat: it may enhance dengue severity in seronegative children (those with no prior infection).
- 🔹 Justice M. Fathima Beevi — India's first woman Supreme Court judge — passed away and was posthumously awarded the Padma Bhushan; India's R&D spending crossed 0.8% of GDP for the first time since 2010, with private sector contributing 51.8%.