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International

8th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue Held in Tokyo

India and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific at the 8th edition of their bilateral Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo.

  • The 8th edition of the India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue was held in Tokyo.
  • Both sides reaffirmed commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific.
  • Wide-ranging discussion covered regional and global security issues and defence cooperation.
  • The dialogue is part of the broader India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

Exam Context: GS-2 (International Relations). India-Japan ties are framed as a 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' (since 2014). The Defence Policy Dialogue is a recurring bilateral mechanism between the two defence ministries.

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Polity

VP Radhakrishnan Reviews NCC and Sainik Schools Progress

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan met MoS Defence Sanjay Seth and officials to review the progress of the National Cadet Corps and Sainik Schools, praising the new NCC Alumni Association.

  • Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan met Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials.
  • The meeting reviewed the progress of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) and Sainik Schools.
  • The Vice President praised the formation of an NCC Alumni Association.
  • NCC and Sainik Schools both function as youth-development and defence-preparatory institutions under the Ministry of Defence.

Exam Context: GS-2 (Polity/Defence). NCC established 1948, a tri-services youth organisation. Sainik Schools (est. 1961) prepare students for entry into the National Defence Academy (NDA).

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International

India-Poland Bilateral Talks Held in New Delhi

India's Foreign Secretary met senior Polish officials in New Delhi to discuss strengthening trade, investment, defence, cultural ties, and cooperation against terrorism.

  • India's Foreign Secretary held bilateral talks with senior Polish officials in New Delhi.
  • Discussions focused on strengthening trade, investment, and defence cooperation.
  • Cultural ties and cooperation against terrorism were also on the agenda.
  • Part of India's continuing engagement with Poland within the broader India-EU relationship.

Exam Context: GS-2 (IR). Poland is an EU and NATO member; capital = Warsaw. The Foreign Secretary is the senior-most civil servant in India's Ministry of External Affairs.

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Economy

MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0 Inaugurated

Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Tech Growth Conclave 3.0 and launched 20 industrial units worth ₹178.7 crore in investment.

  • Madhya Pradesh CM Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated the Tech Growth Conclave 3.0.
  • 20 industrial units worth ₹178.7 crore in investment were launched at the event.
  • The conclave pushes the state's industrial development and technology-led growth agenda.
  • Part of Madhya Pradesh's ongoing series of investment and industry-outreach events.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Economy/State Industrial Policy). Madhya Pradesh CM = Dr. Mohan Yadav; capital = Bhopal. State investment conclaves are a recurring current-affairs theme, similar to Global Investors Summits held by other states.

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Science & Tech

Uttarakhand CM Inaugurates 'Vigyan Setu' at Vigyan Dham

CM Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated the 'Vigyan Setu' initiative at Vigyan Dham and attended a seminar on the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP).

  • CM Pushkar Singh Dhami visited Vigyan Dham and inaugurated the 'Vigyan Setu' initiative.
  • He attended a seminar on the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP).
  • The CM emphasized science and innovation-led development for the state.
  • Part of Uttarakhand's push to strengthen its science and technology ecosystem.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Science & Tech Policy). Uttarakhand CM = Pushkar Singh Dhami. STIP aims to align India's science and technology ecosystem with national development priorities.

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Polity

Punjab Regularizes 516 Contract Employees

CM Bhagwant Mann handed appointment letters to 516 contract employees made permanent and restored stalled promotions for 237 others.

  • Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann handed appointment letters to 516 contract employees made permanent.
  • Stalled promotions were restored for 237 additional employees.
  • The announcement coincided with a major plantation drive marking Guru Ravidas's 650th Prakash Parv.
  • Part of the Punjab government's ongoing employee-welfare and regularization initiatives.

Exam Context: GS-2 (Governance/State Policy). Punjab CM = Bhagwant Mann; capital = Chandigarh. Guru Ravidas Prakash Parv marks the birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas.

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Environment

Delhi's 70-Lakh Sapling Plantation Mega-Campaign

CM Rekha Gupta thanked citizens after 1,100 saplings were planted in Model Town under the wider 70-lakh sapling drive across the capital.

  • CM Rekha Gupta thanked citizens after 1,100 saplings were planted in Model Town, Delhi.
  • Part of a wider campaign targeting 70 lakh saplings across the capital.
  • Citizens were urged to join the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (a tree in mother's name) campaign.
  • Reflects the Delhi government's environmental and green-cover expansion push.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Environment). Delhi CM = Rekha Gupta. 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' is a national plantation campaign promoted by the central government.

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Economy

Gadkari Reviews National Highway Projects in Uttar Pradesh

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari met CM Yogi Adityanath to review the progress of ongoing national highway projects across Uttar Pradesh.

  • Union Minister Nitin Gadkari met UP CM Yogi Adityanath to review national highway projects.
  • The review covered ongoing projects across Uttar Pradesh and their timely completion.
  • Gadkari holds the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways portfolio.
  • Reflects Centre-state coordination on infrastructure development.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Infrastructure/Economy). Nitin Gadkari = Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways. UP CM = Yogi Adityanath; capital = Lucknow.

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Environment

Haryana Pushes Pollution-Free State Agenda with Cleanliness Drive

CM Nayab Singh Saini reviewed pollution control and green development, then personally launched a cleanliness campaign in Panchkula by sweeping streets.

  • CM Nayab Singh Saini held a review meeting on pollution control and green development in Haryana.
  • He personally launched a cleanliness campaign in Panchkula by sweeping streets.
  • Part of a broader push to make cleanliness a public movement in the state.
  • Reflects Haryana's environmental governance initiatives.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Environment/Governance). Haryana CM = Nayab Singh Saini; capital = Chandigarh. Panchkula is part of the Chandigarh Tricity region.

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Environment

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve's Rhino Count Rises to 53

Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa Tiger Reserve recorded a rise in its rhino population to 53 following the fourth rhino census conducted between 25–27 June 2026.

  • Dudhwa Tiger Reserve's rhino population has risen to 53.
  • The figure follows the fourth rhino census, conducted between 25–27 June 2026.
  • Reflects continued success of the reserve's rhino conservation and reintroduction efforts.
  • Dudhwa is one of the few habitats outside Assam and West Bengal supporting a rhino population.

Exam Context: GS-3 (Environment/Wildlife). Dudhwa Tiger Reserve is in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri district, part of the Terai Arc Landscape. The Indian one-horned rhinoceros is a Schedule I species under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.

Prelims Quick-Revision Facts

India-Japan Defence Dialogue
International

8th India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue held in Tokyo — both sides reaffirmed commitment to a free, open, rules-based Indo-Pacific.

NCC & Sainik Schools Review
Polity

VP C.P. Radhakrishnan reviewed NCC and Sainik Schools progress with MoS Defence Sanjay Seth; praised the new NCC Alumni Association.

India-Poland Talks
International

India's Foreign Secretary held bilateral talks with senior Polish officials in New Delhi on trade, defence, culture, and counter-terrorism.

MP Tech Growth Conclave 3.0
Economy

MP CM Dr. Mohan Yadav inaugurated Tech Growth Conclave 3.0, launching 20 industrial units worth ₹178.7 crore.

Vigyan Setu, Uttarakhand
Science & Tech

Uttarakhand CM Dhami inaugurated 'Vigyan Setu' at Vigyan Dham and attended a seminar on the Science, Technology and Innovation Policy (STIP).

Punjab Employee Regularization
Polity

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann made 516 contract employees permanent and restored promotions for 237 others.

Delhi Plantation Drive
Environment

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta marked 1,100 saplings planted in Model Town under the capital's 70-lakh sapling campaign.

UP Highway Review
Economy

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari met CM Yogi Adityanath to review national highway projects across Uttar Pradesh.

Haryana Cleanliness Drive
Environment

Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini reviewed pollution control and personally launched a cleanliness campaign in Panchkula.

Dudhwa Rhino Census
Environment

Dudhwa Tiger Reserve's rhino population rose to 53 after its fourth rhino census (25–27 June 2026).

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