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UPSC current affairs — 01 July 2026

The day's most exam-relevant stories, scored and mapped to the UPSC syllabus by ProjectsPilot's AI. Full Prelims/Mains/Interview analysis is inside the app.

VB-G RAM G Act to Come into Force from July 1, 2026; "No Eligible Rural Worker Should Remain Without Work Even for a Day": Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan

VB-G RAM G Act to come into force from July 1, 2026, increasing guaranteed rural wage employment from 100 to 125 days and detailing nationwide rollout with interim allocation of funds; focus on rural livelihood and durable assets.

GovernanceGS-II: Government policies and schemesGS-III: Welfare schemes, rural developmentPIB India +1 sources

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The UP template: Inside Bengal’s 2 new controversial laws to counter ‘TMC Jungle Raj’

West Bengal passed two BJP government-backed laws to curb anti-social activities and enhance public order, with a framework for recovering property damage from riots and anti-social incidents.

PolityGS-II: Governance, Institutions and PolityGS-III: Internal Security (Law & Order)Indian Express · Explained

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Ram Temple donation row: Who manages India’s temples, and what is the state’s role?

Recent allegations of embezzlement at Ram Janmabhoomi temple fundraising highlight temple administration, trust governance, and state role in religious institutions; debate over government control vs temple autonomy.

PolityGS-II: Governance, Public Policy, Studies of AdministrationGS-II: Constitution—Basic Structure, InstitutionsIndian Express · Explained

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Why Supreme Court ruled homebuyers can claim compensation despite delayed possession

Supreme Court held that homebuyers can seek compensation for delayed possession even if they accept possession later; arbitration clause cannot automatically bar consumer fora from jurisdiction; case clarifies when a buyer remains a consumer during delay.

PolityGS-II: Government policies and mechanisms, Statutory bodies and judiciaryGS-III: Ethics, Governance, and institutionsIndian Express · Explained

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National Stock Exchange of India public authority under RTI Act, says Delhi HC

Delhi High Court rules NSEI is a public authority under RTI Act; affects disclosure obligations and governance transparency for a key financial market entity.

Polity & GovernanceGS-II: Government policies and interventionsGS-II: Statutory bodies and RTI Act provisionsThe Hindu · Business

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India's richest cities: urban affairs ministry is on a quest to assess economic output of cities for first time

Government to develop City Economic Product to quantify urban economic output, aiming to map ~70% of India's economy from cities for planning and investment.

EconomyGS-III: Indian Economy, Welfare schemes, Planning & Economic developmentGS-Prelims: Economic indicators and urban economicsLiveMint · Economy

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Enterprise application software spend of $234 bn will be at risk from Agentic AI

Gartner predicts agentic AI will transform enterprise software, potentially reconfiguring SaaS spending and leading to a metamorphosis in how software is built, priced, and consumed by 2030.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Science and Technology developments affecting economyGS-III: Information technology and digital systems; impact on economyThe Hindu · Business

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Letters to The Editor — July 2, 2026

Rainfall deficit and monsoon variability highlight water security and climate resilience, advocating rainwater harvesting and stronger environmental safeguards amid deforestation and urbanisation.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environment and EcologyGS-II: Governance? (water management)The Hindu · Opinion

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Union Education Minister holds discussions with the Ministers for Higher Education and School Education of West Bengal

Union Education Minister discusses NEP 2020 implementation and transformative reforms for West Bengal’s school and higher education, with focus on NEP-aligned funding and schemes like Samagra Shiksha and PM-USHA.

Polity & GovernanceGS-I: Indian Constitution, Governance & Social JusticeGS-II: Government Institutions, Welfare Schemes, Education PolicyGS-III: Economy (funding, budgeting, implementation of schemes)PIB India

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Japan PM arrives in Delhi; delighted to host you on your first visit to India, says PM Modi

Japan PM's Delhi visit for 16th India-Japan annual summit signals strengthening India–Japan strategic ties; highlights ongoing bilateral engagement.

International RelationsGS-II: India and its neighbourhood; bilateral and multilateral diplomacyGS-II: Bilateral/multilateral relationsHindustan Times · India

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