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UPSC current affairs — 07 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, Indonesia sign BrahMos missile, critical minerals deals during PM Modi’s visit

India and Indonesia sign multiple deals on defence tech, critical minerals, maritime security, and telecom connectivity during Modi-Prabowo visit, elevating Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

International RelationsGS-II: Effect of policies and programmes of National and International importanceGS-III: Defence Technology and SecurityIndian Express · India +1 sources

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Why the Supreme Court upheld a wife’s right to access husband’s hotel room records

SC refuses to interfere with Delhi HC order allowing wife to summon husband’s hotel records and CDRs in divorce suit; aligns with earlier ruling permitting admissibility of secretly recorded conversations in matrimonial disputes, highlighting balance between privacy and evidentiary needs in family law.

Polity & ConstitutionGS-II: Indian Constitution, Governance, Statutory BodiesGS-III: Ethics, Governance, Legal SystemIndian Express · Explained

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Beyond three Cs, the new lexicon of India-Australia ties

India-Australia ties expand beyond traditional axes to Development and Defence, with the ECTA enabling duty-free exports and a push toward $100 billion in bilateral trade by 2030, backed by strong investment and AI/data center growth.

International RelationsGS-II: India’s relations with other countries; bilateral/multilateral agreementsGS-III: Effects of globalization on the economy; trade and investmentThe Hindu · Opinion

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New Index of Services Production will be based on GST, admin and survey-based data

A technical committee proposes a new Index of Services Production (ISP) in India, primarily using GST data and supplemented by admin data and ASISSE; first release scheduled for July 29. Coverage limited to GST-registered entities; implications for formal services sector measurement.

EconomyGS-III: Indian economy and issues of growth, development and employmentGS-II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsThe Hindu · Business

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India’s economic prospects after the West Asian crisis’

US-Iran MoU aims to ease West Asian crisis and reopen the Strait of Hormuz; likely stabilisation of global oil supply and downward pressure on prices, with implications for India’s energy security and growth outlook for 2026-27.

International RelationsGS-II: India’s foreign policy and bilateral relationsGS-III: Indian economy and energy securityThe Hindu · Opinion

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Grand ambitions: on India’s cooperative sector

The Hindu op-ed discusses India's cooperative sector, its Ministry of Cooperation's five-year trajectory, and the push to expand cooperatives beyond agriculture into services, aided by policy reforms, capacity building, and digital linkages.

EconomyGS-II: Polity and GovernanceGS-III: Economic Development, Agriculture, Rural DevelopmentThe Hindu · Opinion

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Microsoft layoff: India will have only a `minimal numerical’ impact but a massive strategic one

Microsoft layoffs in India cited as a minimal numerical impact but a major strategic signal for India's role as a tech hub; emphasis on pivot to AI workflows and skilled engineering.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government policies and interventions for development in science and technologyGS-III: Developments in science and technology; impacts on economy and societyThe Hindu · Business

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Strengthening India's Toy Ecosystem

PIB profile of India's toy ecosystem highlights domestic manufacturing, GI tagging, and export growth under initiatives like ODOP and National Action Plan for Toys, boosting livelihoods and global competitiveness.

EconomyGS-II: Government schemes and their impactGS-III: Economic development and policy instrumentsPIB India

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The Union Ministry of Education Releases the Report on Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) 2025-26 on School Education in India

The Education Ministry released UDISE+ 2025-26 report highlighting rising teacher numbers and improved pupil-teacher ratios across foundational to secondary levels, aligning with NEP targets.

EducationGS-II: Governance, Welfare schemes for vulnerable sectionsGS-III: Education & learning outcomesPIB India

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Shivraj Singh Chouhan, Bhajan Lal Sharma Discuss Roadmap for Accelerating Rural Transformation in Rajasthan

Rajasthan rural development roadmap under Viksit Bharat GRAMG with village-level planning, Gram Sabha governance, and Gram Chaupal model highlighted during a meeting between state and central leaders.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance (Institutions, Policies, Programmes)GS-III: Agriculture and Rural DevelopmentPIB India

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