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UPSC current affairs — 04 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.

India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement (BIA) comes into force today

India-Israel Bilateral Investment Agreement enters into force, signaling enhanced investment climate and deeper economic partnership; protects investments while preserving policy space.

International RelationsGS-II: India’s bilateral relations with other countries; Treaties, agreements and conventionsGS-III: Economic development and investment flowsPIB India +2 sources

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India-Australia relationship has ‘never been more consequential’: PM Albanese

India and Australia commit to deepening Comprehensive Strategic Partnership; Modi to visit Australia as part of a three-nation tour, signalling strengthened ties in trade, defense, and security in the Indo-Pacific.

International RelationsGS-II: India’s relations with other countriesGS-III: Security and strategic issues in the Indo-PacificThe Hindu · National

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Bill for PM, CM removal over 30-day jail, row over Rajnath's ‘lie’ may dominate Parliament monsoon session from July 20

Parliament monsoon session may focus on a bill to remove PM/CM after 30 days’ jail; Rajnath Singh controversy could dominate debate. Context: recent defections altered political arithmetic and constitutional amendment attempts.

PolityGS-II: Polity and Governance: Parliament and its functions, constitutional amendments, executive-legislature relationsGS-II: Governance: Welfare schemes, emergency provisions, accountability mechanismsHindustan Times · India

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Game of chance or skill? It doesn’t matter; there is no Fundamental Right to gamble

SC upholds Tamil Nadu and Karnataka laws regulating online games for money; asserts no Fundamental Right to gamble and that rights cannot be manufactured via tech or clever labeling.

Polity & GovernanceGS-II: Indian Constitution—Fundamental rights, limitations and scopeGS-II: Governance and polity related to law/regulation of digital activitiesIndian Express · Opinion

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New rules to bring stem cell, gene therapies under Central licensing net close regulatory gap

India tightens oversight of advanced therapies by bringing stem cell, gene therapies, and xenografts under the Central Licence Approving Authority framework, while maintaining safety, efficacy and regulatory approvals under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Governance, Social Justice and WelfareGS-III: Science and Technology— developments and their applicationsThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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Centre to summon Meta officials over Instagram ads ‘promoting’ child sexual abuse in India

Centre to summon Meta officials over Instagram ads promoting child sexual abuse material in India; regulatory and platform accountability issue under scrutiny.

SecurityGS-I: Indian Constitution; the nature of federal structure; fundamental rights and dutiesGS-II: Functions of the Union and the States; issues related to governance and accountability; information technology and digitisation for governanceGS-III: Internal security; cyber security; regulation of digital platforms; data protection basicsHindustan Times · India

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At 250, the US can still reinvent itself — and the world

US turning 250 prompts reflections on its reinvented capitalism and global role; relevance for understanding global order and US-India strategic considerations.

International RelationsGS-II: International RelationsGS-III: Economics (global dynamics)Indian Express · Opinion

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‘National Action Plan For Drug Demand Reduction’, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan In Line With Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Vision Of Creating A Nasha Mukt Bharat

MoSJE launches National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR) with NMBA, aiming at prevention, treatment, and social reintegration; emphasizes whole-of-government and whole-of-society approach and scalable treatment expansion.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance, Social JusticeGS-III: Disaster Management / Health (Policy)PIB India

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India's Liver Epidemic, Diabetes Surge Part of a Larger Metabolic Nexus; Calls for Mission-Mode Public Awareness: Dr Jitendra Singh

Dr. Jitendra Singh links rising liver disease and diabetes to a broader metabolic nexus, urging a mission-mode national/public awareness approach and preventive healthcare.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environment, Biodiversity, Pollution and Climate ChangeGS-II: Government programs and health policy (preventive healthcare)PIB India

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Prime Minister launches the Next Phase of UDAN – Viksit UDAN

PM Modi launches the next phase of UDAN called Viksit UDAN and inaugurates a new terminal at Jodhpur, with a Modified UDAN scheme outlay of ~₹29,000 crore to boost regional connectivity and aviation infrastructure.

GovernanceGS-II: Government policies and interventions for social/economic developmentGS-III: Infrastructure: Energy, transport, and communication; schemes for developmentPIB India

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