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UPSC current affairs — 15 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.

Cabinet approves ₹1.27 lakh crore for Semicon Mission 2.0, for mobile manufacturing, new highways

Cabinet approves Semicon Mission 2.0 (₹1.27 lakh crore) to boost semiconductor design/manufacturing, plus ₹62,500 crore MPMS for mobile manufacturing and other highway/urea plant projects.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government policies for development and reformGS-III: Growth and development, technology advancements in industryThe Hindu · Business +1 sources

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India-UK FTA kicks in: What changes for consumers, industry

India-UK FTA comes into effect, reducing tariffs on most Indian exports and offering concessions on imported cars and alcohol; signals India’s path in broadened, rules-based trade with a developed partner.

International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral relations and trade agreementsGS-III: Indian economy and global tradeIndian Express · Explained

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West Asia War LIVE: Over 260 people wounded in latest US airstrikes on Iran

Latest US airstrikes on Iran and sanctions widen Gulf crisis around Strait of Hormuz; potential implications for global energy security and regional stability.

International RelationsGS-II: India and its relations with neighbouring countries and with the world; Effect of policies and diplomacy on India’s interestsGS-III: Security challenges and their management in border areas; disaster management (contextual to geopolitical crises)The Hindu · International

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For justice around the clock | Explained

SC to examine petition seeking uniform institutional framework for night/round-the-clock Benches to expedite justice, addressing urgent liberty violations and access to constitutional courts.

Polity & GovernanceGS-II: Polity and GovernanceGS-II: Rights enshrined in the Constitution; Supreme Court functioning; Access to justiceThe Hindu · National

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A missing witness and 10-hour-old photos: Why SC made motor insurer pay Rs 1.4 crore

SC orders motor insurer to pay Rs 1.4 crore in a decades-old road-accident case, clarifying standard of proof in motor-accident claims under Section 166 of the Motor Vehicles Act and distinguishing civil liability from criminal trials.

LawGS-II: Structure, powers and functioning of the judiciary; statutory interpretationGS-III: Disaster Management? (not applicable)Indian Express · Explained

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Amended RPwD Act to include persons internally injured by acid ingestion, Centre tells Supreme Court

Centre proposes amending RPwD Act to include internal injuries from acid ingestion as acid-attack victims; retrospective effect to extend benefits under RPwD 2016.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance & Public PolicyGS-III: Disaster Management?The Hindu · Sci-Tech

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Centre invites global bids for 10 GWh ACC battery manufacturing under PLI scheme

Government invites global bids to set up 10 GWh ACC battery plants under PLI to boost domestic manufacturing and energy storage capacity for renewables.

EconomyGS-III: Indian EconomyGS-III: Science and Technology developments, energy storageGS-II: Government schemes and policy formulationThe Hindu · Business

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Parliament Monsoon Session: BJP wooing NCP (SP), DMK for Constitution Amendment Bill, alleges Chidambaram

Parliament Monsoon Session: BJP courting NCP/SP and DMK for a Constitution Amendment Bill, amid Chidambaram's allegations linking the bill to delimitation and possible gerrymandering.

PolityGS-II: Indian Constitution, Government Policies and InteractionsGS-II: Governance and Public PolicyLiveMint · Politics

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Brought in for civilian use, Starlink is now integral to Ukraine’s war effort

Starlink, initially civilian, has become a critical military and command-network asset for Ukraine, with Russia attempting to jam it to disrupt Ukrainian drones and communications.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Issues relating to development and management of technology and securityGS-III: Internal Security and cyber/space security aspectsThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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Iran’s disruptive strategy, its global consequences

The piece analyzes Iran's disruptive regional strategy via proxies and its global repercussions, highlighting potential strategic blunders and implications for regional stability and economic integration.

International RelationsGS-II: International RelationsGS-III: Internal SecurityThe Hindu · Opinion

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