Current Affairs 25 July 2026

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Bharat Taxi Cooperative Service Launched in Rajasthan

•Rajasthan launched the 'Bharat Taxi' service in Jaipur, expanding the cooperative mobility model to the State.
•Operated under the 'Sarathi is the owner' model, drivers are shareholders with direct representation and profit-sharing.
•The initiative falls under the Ministry of Cooperation and is operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL).

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Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute on the Eve of 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

•The Defence Minister paid tribute to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War at Dras on the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26, 2026).
•Commemorative events including 'Shaurya Sandhya' and 'Yudh Sansmaran' were held to honour the 545 bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice.
•The Defence Minister reiterated the government's commitment to defence modernisation and self-reliance.

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Nationwide Implementation of New Criminal Laws Underway

•The three new criminal laws—BNS, BNSS, and BSA—came into force across India on July 1, 2024.
•The Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) has trained over 83,740 officers from the five pillars of the criminal justice system.
•The Central Government is supplementing State efforts through the Inter-Operable Criminal Justice System (ICJS) 2.0 and modernization schemes.

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Eight Constitution Amendments Enacted in the Last Twelve Years

•The Government informed Parliament that eight Constitution Amendments have been enacted in the last 12 years (2014-2026).
•These range from the 99th Amendment (NJAC) in 2014 to the 106th Amendment (Women's Reservation) in 2023.
•The amendments cover critical areas including the Goods and Services Tax (GST), reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and constitutional status for the NCBC.

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ECI Conducts Special Intensive Revision of Electoral Rolls in Phases

•The ECI is conducting a phased Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to ensure accuracy and remove ineligible entries.
•The Supreme Court upheld the legality of the SIR process in May 2026, stating it aligns with ECI's mandate under Article 324 and the RPA 1950.
•Multiple safeguards, including house-to-house verification by Booth Level Officers (BLOs), prevent wrongful deletions.

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Government Strengthens Accessible Legal Services for Persons with Disabilities

•The Legal Services Authorities (LSA) Act, 1987 entitles Persons with Disabilities to free legal aid.
•NALSA's 2024 scheme established 'Manonyay' legal services units for persons with mental illness and intellectual disabilities in all States/UTs except Lakshadweep.
•eCourts Phase III allocates Rs. 27.54 crore for ICT accessible facilities and Rs. 6.35 crore for the S3WaaS platform for visually challenged citizens.

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Future Tribunal Law Will Align with Supreme Court Judgments

•The Government stated that future tribunal legislation will align with Supreme Court judgments regarding appointments and judicial independence.
•The November 2025 Madras Bar Association judgment struck down certain provisions of the Tribunal Reforms Act, 2021.
•Statutory provisions will holistically consider directions on the independence of tribunals.

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High Court Judges' Transfers Governed by Article 222 and MoP

•Article 222 of the Constitution governs the transfer of High Court judges.
•The proposal for transfer is initiated by the CJI in consultation with four senior-most Supreme Court judges.
•Appointments are made under Articles 124, 217, and 224 based on the Memorandum of Procedure (MoP).

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Centre Extends Fast Track Special Courts Scheme Till September 2026

•The Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) Scheme has been temporarily extended up to 30th September 2026.
•775 FTSCs, including 398 exclusive POCSO Courts, are functional across 29 States/UTs as of April 2026.
•The scheme is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme funded under the Nirbhaya Fund.

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Centre Defers Karnataka Reservation Act's Inclusion in Ninth Schedule

•The Central Government deferred Karnataka's request to include its Reservation Act, 2022 in the Ninth Schedule.
•The Act provides 56% reservation for SCs, STs, and OBCs in the state.
•The proposal was deferred because the Act is currently sub-judice in the Karnataka High Court.

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Judicial Tech Push: eCourts Phase III Status & Infrastructure Scheme Explained

•The government has accelerated the eCourts Phase III project (2023-2027) targeting digital, paperless courts with an outlay of ₹7,210 crore.
•Progress updates show 1.21 crore cases filed via e-filing, and Case Information System (CIS) 4.0 implemented across all courts.
•Funding continues under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme for Judicial Infrastructure (running since 1993-94) for court halls and residential units.

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DISHA 2.0 Launched with ₹255 Crore to Expand Tech-Driven Access to Justice

•The Centre has launched DISHA 2.0 with a ₹255 crore outlay for the 2026-31 period.
•The scheme consolidates Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, and legal awareness programmes into a single tech-driven umbrella.
•A new component, VIDHI Sanjeevani, introduces a centralized dashboard and the Nyaya Setu AI chatbot for legal guidance.

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Pralhad Joshi Gets Education Ministry as Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns

•Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from the Union Council of Ministers.
•His resignation was accepted by the President under Article 75(2) of the Constitution.
•Pralhad Joshi has been assigned the additional charge of the Ministry of Education.

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Sarnath Inscribed as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site

•The "Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath" has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
•The decision was taken at the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea.
•Sarnath becomes India's 45th World Heritage Site, ranking India 6th globally.

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US Imposes 10% Additional Tariff on Indian Imports Over Forced Labour

•The USTR announced final measures under Section 301 of the U.S. Trade Act against 60 economies, including India.
•India was placed in a lower tariff tier, attracting a 10% additional ad valorem duty instead of the proposed 12.5%.
•Exemptions apply to 45% of India's exports, such as pharmaceuticals, smartphones, and items covered under Section 232.

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India's First Hydrogen Train Completes Successful Trial

•India's first Hydrogen Train was flagged off between Jind and Sonipat on July 17, 2026.
•It has travelled over 1,200 km, saving more than 3,200 litres of diesel consumption.
•The train uses hydrogen fuel cell technology, producing only water vapour as a by-product.

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First Appraisal Well Drilling Begins in Mahanadi Offshore Basin

•Drilling of the first appraisal well, MN-DWN18-1-HD, commenced in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin.
•The well is part of a deepwater drilling program to unlock new hydrocarbon resources.
•Under OALP, 172 exploration blocks covering 3.8 lakh sq km have been awarded.

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PM Interacts with Participants of Viksit Vibrant Village Programme

•PM interacted with participants of Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026.
•The programme was organized across 74 border villages in Ladakh, HP, and Uttarakhand.
•Over 400 youth participated in the initiative implemented through MY Bharat.

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SVEP Supports Over 4.32 Lakh Enterprises; 99% Profitable

•SVEP has supported over 4.32 lakh rural enterprises by mid-June 2026.
•Around 86% of entrepreneurs belong to marginalized communities.
•The Quality Council of India evaluation found 99% of enterprises profitable.

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Venezuela Announces Withdrawal from the International Criminal Court

•Venezuela announced its 'firm and irrevocable decision' to withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), informing the United Nations in July 2026.
•Caracas accused the Court of geographical bias, saying it disproportionately targets African and Latin American countries.
•The move comes amid an ICC investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in Venezuela.

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Karnataka's Prasoothi Araike Scheme: Cash Support for Poor Expectant Mothers

•The Prasoothi Araike Scheme is a Karnataka welfare programme giving cash support to poor expectant mothers.
•Launched in 2007, it is run by the state's Department of Women and Child Development.
•SC and ST women receive Rs 3,000 and BPL women Rs 2,000, paid in two instalments.

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Karnataka's Krushi Aranya Protsaha Yojane: Cash Incentives for Farm Trees

•The Krushi Aranya Protsaha Yojane (KAPY) is a Karnataka agroforestry scheme run by the state Forest Department.
•Launched in 2011-12, it encourages farmers to grow trees on their own farmland.
•Farmers get cash incentives per surviving seedling: Rs 35 in year one, Rs 40 in year two and Rs 50 in year three.

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Cabinet Approves BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme for Three Chemical Parks

•The Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) Scheme to set up three chemical parks.
•The scheme has a total outlay of Rs 3,030 crore over five years, from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
•The Centre will give up to Rs 1,000 crore per park, with the state contributing at least Rs 500 crore.

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India Orders GitHub to Remove Jack Dorsey's Bitchat App Over Security Concerns

•India ordered GitHub to remove repositories hosting Bitchat, a Bluetooth-based messaging app created by Jack Dorsey.
•The direction came from the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
•Bitchat uses Bluetooth Low Energy mesh networks to send messages between nearby phones without internet or servers.

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Supreme Court Bars Unauthorised Sharing of Live-Streamed Court Proceedings

•The Supreme Court issued an interim order barring the unauthorised posting or sharing of live-streamed court proceedings on social media.
•Court footage cannot be circulated without permission from the Supreme Court Secretary General or the High Court Registrar General.
•The bench was led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, with Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana.

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Spain Declares National Emergency as Wildfires Sweep Southern Europe

•Spain declared a national emergency as wildfires spread west of Madrid and across Avila and Guadalajara.
•Thousands of residents were evacuated, and the interior ministry took charge of coordinating the firefighting.
•In France, tens of thousands were evacuated, and it sought help through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

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IRS Officer Satya Pal Kumar Appointed Director of Financial Intelligence Unit

•Satya Pal Kumar, a 2005-batch IRS (Income Tax) officer, has been appointed Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND).
•The appointment is at the Joint Secretary level for a tenure of five years, or until further orders.
•It is part of a bureaucratic reshuffle involving about 20 senior officers approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.

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HCLTech to Build AI Data Centre in Odisha in Sovereign-AI Push

•HCLTech will set up its first AI-optimised data centre and a global technology centre in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
•The project, with the Odisha government and startup Sarvam AI, has a total investment of about Rs 15,000 crore.
•The capital outlay is Rs 14,257 crore, including assistance from the Odisha government.

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Ravneet Singh Bittu Resigns as Union Minister After Rajya Sabha Term Ends

•Union Minister of State Ravneet Singh Bittu resigned from the Council of Ministers, accepted by President Droupadi Murmu on the PM's advice.
•His resignation follows the end of his Rajya Sabha term in June 2026.
•Under the Constitution, a non-member cannot remain a minister beyond six consecutive months.

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India Invites Bangladesh's Tarique Rahman as Special Guest to BRICS Summit 2026

•India, chairing BRICS in 2026, has invited Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman as a special guest to the summit in New Delhi.
•Bangladesh, not a BRICS member, was invited in its capacity as chair of BIMSTEC.
•The summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi in September 2026.

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Cabinet Clears Tougher Anti-Paper-Leak Bill With Up to 10 Years Jail

•The Union Cabinet approved a bill to toughen penalties for examination paper leaks, amending the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
•It raises the minimum jail term for paper-leak offences from three to five years, up to a maximum of ten years.
•Fines for organised examination crime rise to a maximum of Rs 10 crore.

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Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns Over NEET-UG Row; Pralhad Joshi Gets Education Charge

•Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid nationwide student protests over the NEET-UG examination row.
•President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation on the Prime Minister's advice under Article 75(2) of the Constitution.
•Pralhad Joshi has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Education.

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Kargil Vijay Diwas: India Marks 27 Years Since the 1999 Victory

•Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on 26 July every year; 2026 marks the 27th anniversary of the 1999 victory.
•It commemorates India's success in the Kargil War, fought to evict Pakistani intruders from heights in the Kargil sector of Ladakh.
•The Indian military campaign was named Operation Vijay, supported by the Air Force's Operation Safed Sagar.

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