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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.

India Strengthens Global Leadership in Food Standards at 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49)

India strengthens its leadership in global food standards at CAC49; seven India-led Codex texts adopted and a new work approved for Cashew Kernel standard development.

International RelationsGS-II: Bilateral and multilateral relationships, International organisations and their significanceGS-III: Science and technology developments and their applicationsPIB India

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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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What are the gains from the India-U.K. trade deal? | Explained

India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) came into effect, offering broad tariff liberalization and deep concessions, with coverage of tariffs, digital trade, procurement, SMEs, and non-tariff measures, signaling strong bilateral economic ties.

International RelationsGS-II: International relationsGS-III: Indian EconomyThe Hindu · National +1 sources

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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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Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission Signs MoU with Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) to Strengthen Quality, Innovation, and Regulatory Excellence in Healthcare

IPC signs MoU with UP's UPPPC to enhance quality, innovation, and regulatory capacity in pharma and medical devices; aims to strengthen standards, pharmacovigilance, and MSME support.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Governance related to public health policies and regulatory frameworksGS-III: Science and technology for health, regulation of pharmaceuticals and medical devicesPIB India

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BRIC-THSTI Hosts Third Industry Meet ‘SYNCHN 2026’

THSTI (BRIC) hosted SYNCHN 2026 Industry Meet to accelerate translational research and industry-academia collaboration for healthcare innovations.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government schemes and interventions in science and technologyGS-III: Science and technology developments and applicationsPIB India

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Jaishankar meets European Council President, values his role in advancing trade, technology cooperation

Jaishankar met EU Council President Costa in Brussels on a two-day visit for the India-EU Trade and Technology Council, highlighting progress in trade and tech cooperation and gathering guidance for further steps following the recent India-EU Summit.

International RelationsGS-II: India’s relations with other countries, bilateral/milateral cooperationGS-III: Trade and technology cooperation, international agreementsThe Hindu · National

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