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UPSC current affairs — 24 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.

DRDO conducts successful maiden flight-test of ‘Kusha’ Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

DRDO conducts maiden flight-test of Kusha, a long-range surface-to-air missile, demonstrating advanced air-defence capability and potential to reduce import dependency.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Security, Defense Technology policyGS-III: Science and Technology developments, Defence technologiesPIB India +1 sources

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Trump throws U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal into turmoil by pinning it to Israel ties

Trump ties Saudi–U.S. nuclear deal to Saudi recognition of Israel, creating uncertainty over the agreement.

International RelationsGS-II: Welfare measures for vulnerable sections? (not applicable)GS-II: Bilateral relations and diplomacy, Nuclear policy and non-proliferationThe Hindu · International

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CSIR-NIScPR Released Technical Report on Human-Centered AI and Hosted Distinguished Lecture by Ms. Debjani Ghosh

CSIR-NIScPR releases a technical report on Human-Centered AI and hosts a lecture by Debjani Ghosh on AI trends, linking AI, sustainability, and energy security in India.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government initiatives related to science and technology policyGS-III: Science and technology developments; sustainable developmentPIB India

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GUIDELINES FOR URBAN CHALLENGE FUND

MOHUA launches Operational Guidelines for Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) to catalyse market-based urban development, private participation, SPUIMs for integrated housing, infra, and O&M; aims to strengthen governance and revenue-generating urban infrastructure.

GovernanceGS-II: Governance-Transparency, Accountability, Administrative ReformsGS-III: Indian Economy and InfrastructurePIB India

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Bharat Renewable Energy Summit & Expo (BRE Summit & Expo) 2026 to be Held from 2–5 November in New Delhi: Shri Pralhad Joshi

BRE Summit & Expo 2026 to be held in New Delhi (2–5 Nov) alongside ISA Assembly and Green Hydrogen Conference; PM to inaugurate; reinforces India's renewable energy push under Viksit Bharat.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environment, Biodiversity, Climate ChangeGS-II: Government Schemes & InitiativesPIB India

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Kerala power crisis: State may face deficit in coming months too

Kerala faces an ongoing power deficit per CEA’s LGBR 2026-27, with anticipated gaps in peak demand and energy availability through late 2026 to early 2027, indicating ongoing energy security challenges for the state.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Environmental pollution and conservationGS-III: Energy security and managementThe Hindu · National

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Government bars communication infra providers from sharing data outside India

Government prohibits sharing telecom data outside India; mandates all telecommunication data to be stored domestically under new authorisation framework for infrastructure providers.

SecurityGS-II: Governance and Public PolicyGS-III: Internal Security (Cyber/Telecom infrastructure)The Hindu · National

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‘Before coming to Parliament, dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan’: Congress to PM Modi

Congress asks PM Modi to dismiss Dharmendra Pradhan and apologise over student protests; demands debate conditional on Pradhan's resignation.

PolityGS-II: Parliament and its functions; Checks and Balances; Indian PolityGS-II: Indian Governance: accountability, transparency, anti-corruption measuresThe Hindu · National

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Successful development of first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of 350 kg thrust class

India achieved first indigenous 350 kg thrust Expendable Turbo Jet Engine (ETJE) for defence aviation; GTRE developed with Azad Engineering as industry partner, marking a notable aerospace technology milestone.

Science & TechnologyGS-II: Government policies and interventions for development of science and technologyGS-III: Science and technology advancements and their applicationsPIB India

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Saving Soil, Securing Farms

PIB highlights soil as a strategic national resource with ongoing programs (Soil Health Card, National Mission on Natural Farming, Khet Bachao Abhiyan) and digital tools for soil assessment to boost productivity and resilience.

Environment & EcologyGS-III: Biodiversity, Environment, EcologyGS-III: Agriculture and related issuesGS-II: Government policies and interventionsPIB India

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