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UPSC current affairs — 28 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.

Seven years on, how Assam’s NRC process remains incomplete

Nearly seven years after the final NRC draft in Assam, identity cards for included persons are still not issued and appeals for excluded persons have not begun. The Supreme Court has issued notice in a writ petition seeking directions to complete the remaining statutory steps.

PolityGS-II: Citizens’ rights and challenges in identity-related processes; federalism and equal citizenshipGS-II: Judiciary and constitutional/statutory bodies—court directions and complianceIndian Express · Explained

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Supreme Court says Ram temple donation case must have 'speedy, qualitative, impartial probe' in timely manner

The Supreme Court directed that the Ram temple donation-related probe must be conducted with speed, quality, and impartiality, and in a timely manner. The court also cautioned against politicising the controversy.

PolityGS-II: Statutory, regulatory and quasi-judicial bodies; their powers, functions and limitsGS-II: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and the issues arising out of their design and implementationGS-II: Judiciary—role of the Supreme Court in safeguarding constitutional valuesHindustan Times · India

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Centre reissues notification on Western Ghats eco-sensitive zone amid deadlock with States

MoEF reissued the draft eco-sensitive zone notification for the Western Ghats after the earlier draft lapsed. It proposes restrictions (e.g., on mining and large construction) and is open for public objections, while Centre and six States remain deadlocked over the exact village/area boundaries.

EnvironmentGS-II: Centre-State relations on environment regulation; role of expert committees and public consultationGS-III: Environmental governance—eco-sensitive zones/Western Ghats; restrictions on mining, industries and constructionThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urges consensus for debate on tougher anti-paper leak law

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged the government and Opposition to reach consensus for debate on a stringent anti-paper leak law. The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced, with provisions to curb exam leaks and punish offenders.

GovernmentGS-II: Parliament—Bills, legislative process, functioning of HousesGS-II: Governance—law and order framework, institutional responsesGS-III: Internal Security—countering unfair means/exam-related crimes (policy & law)Indian Express · India +1 sources

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India curtailed 8,133 GWh solar power in Q1 to ‘maintain grid security’: Centre informs Parliament

The Centre informed Parliament that India curtailed 8,133 GWh of solar power in Q1 to maintain grid security due to mismatch between transmission line commissioning and renewable project readiness. It also cited PM Surya Ghar’s rapid uptake and installation progress for rooftop solar.

EnvironmentGS-II: Government schemes and performance (energy/renewables initiatives)GS-III: Renewable energy targets, grid integration and related challengesThe Hindu · Business

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Is training an AI model ‘public interest’? Delhi HC verdict goes to heart of copyright debate

Delhi High Court (interim order) held that OpenAI’s use of copyrighted content for training ChatGPT could be prima facie protected under India’s fair dealing provisions. The case reopens the broader copyright debate on whether AI training qualifies as ‘public interest’ without a statutory licence/payment framework.

EthicsGS-II: Governance and Regulation of emerging technologies; IP rights and public interestGS-III: Science & Technology—AI and data/copyright-related policy debatesIndian Express · Opinion

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ICMR-NIN calls for new framework to regulate processed foods

ICMR-NIN has proposed a “dual-axis” framework to regulate ultra-processed foods and HFSS foods by combining degree of processing with nutrient content. The move highlights gaps in India’s current lack of a formal UPF definition, affecting labelling and marketing/school food policies.

Science & TechGS-II: Health and nutrition challenges (NCDs, obesity) and need for regulatory measuresGS-III: Food safety and regulation; public health implications of dietary choicesThe Hindu · Sci-Tech

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Latest draft notification to notify Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive expires

A fresh draft notification to declare the Western Ghats as ecologically sensitive is set to expire, while discussions continue with coastal states and an expert committee. The process relates to India’s framework for regulating ecologically sensitive areas.

EnvironmentGS-II: Environmental governance and regulation; role of expert committeesGS-III: Conservation of Western Ghats; ecologically sensitive areas and environmental impact considerationsHindustan Times · India

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‘Fabricated inspection records to mislead investigators’: South Delhi building collapse report flags MCD lapses

An inquiry report on the May 30 South Delhi building collapse says the disaster was preventable and notes alleged fabricated inspection records to mislead investigators. It flags lapses by the MCD in building oversight and compliance.

GovernanceGS-II: Disaster management and urban governance; regulatory lapses and accountability mechanismsGS-III: Building safety, structural risk, and preventing disasters in urban areasHindustan Times · India

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Israel says U.S. bombers used its bases to strike Iran

Israel’s Defence Minister says U.S. bombers used Israeli bases to strike Iran and warns of full retaliation if targeted. The U.S. and Iran have paused strikes amid ongoing attempts to negotiate a settlement.

International RelationsGS-II: India and its relations with the world/major powers and global security issuesGS-II: Bilateral/global strategic developments and their implicationsThe Hindu · International

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