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July 29, 2026 • 10 Key Topics

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Environment

International Tiger Day 2026 Observed Today (29 July)

The world observed International Tiger Day (Global Tiger Day) on 29 July 2026, with India home to nearly 70% of the world's wild tigers.

  • 2026 Theme: "Securing the Future of Tigers with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities at the Heart."
  • As per the All India Tiger Estimation 2022, India has 3,682 tigers - more than double the 2006 count.
  • India has 58 Tiger Reserves across 18 states, covering about 84,500 sq km.
  • Project Tiger (started 1973) and the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) are the main pillars of India's tiger conservation success.

Exam Context: GS-3/Environment & Ecology: Tiger Day date and theme, India's tiger population figure, number of Tiger Reserves, role of NTCA and Project Tiger - a high-probability question area.

02
Economy

RBI Gets Approval for Polymer (Plastic) Banknotes Field Trial

The Central Government has permitted RBI to conduct a field trial of polymer banknotes in the ₹10 and ₹20 denominations.

  • 1 billion pieces each of ₹10 and ₹20 polymer notes will be printed for the trial - a combined value of about ₹3,000 crore.
  • Notes will be tested across different weather conditions and real-life usage nationwide.
  • Government has clarified paper currency will continue - there is no plan to fully replace paper notes with plastic.
  • Polymer notes last longer, are harder to counterfeit, and stay cleaner than paper notes; India had a smaller pilot earlier, but this trial is much larger.

Exam Context: GS-3/Economy: Denominations (₹10, ₹20), quantity (1 billion each), trial-only status, and that paper currency remains in circulation.

03
Polity & Governance

Gujarat Launches e-Zero FIR System for Cyber Financial Fraud

Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi launched the Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR system, letting victims file an FIR instantly via the national cybercrime helpline.

  • Victims call the national cybercrime helpline 1930; the complaint auto-converts into an e-Zero FIR sent instantly to the concerned police station.
  • No need to visit a police station first.
  • In the first case registered under this system in Ahmedabad, police saved over ₹15.76 lakh for a victim trapped in a 'digital arrest' scam.
  • The system is linked to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Exam Context: GS-3/Internal Security & Governance: I4C, cybercrime helpline 1930, e-Zero FIR concept, Gujarat's role as a state-level pilot.

04
Economy

Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel Get GI Tag

Unjha Cumin (Jeera) and Unjha Fennel (Saunf) from Gujarat's Mehsana district have received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, taking Gujarat's total GI tags to 31.

  • Unjha in Mehsana district is one of Asia's biggest spice trading centres.
  • GI tags typically help farmers secure 20-30% higher prices and protect a product's region-linked quality.
  • Some farmers from western Rajasthan have objected, saying a large share of actual production originates there.
  • Gujarat's total GI-tagged products now stand at 31.

Exam Context: GS-3/Economy & IPR: Product names, state (Gujarat), Gujarat's GI tag count (31), and the purpose/benefit of GI tags for farmers and exports.

05
Polity & Governance

Supreme Court Considers Uniform Guidelines for Police Conduct During Protests

The Supreme Court is examining uniform guidelines for police conduct during large public demonstrations, reaffirming peaceful protest as a constitutional right.

  • The Court has stated the right to peaceful protest falls under Article 19 and police cannot use force merely because an agitation is underway.
  • Both citizens and police are urged toward self-discipline.
  • Comes against the backdrop of recent student protests and reported incidents of police force in several states.

Exam Context: GS-2/Polity: Article 19, Fundamental Rights, judicial guidelines on police conduct during protests.

06
Science & Tech

Data Centre Capacity in India Expected to Reach 12 GW

India's data centre capacity is projected to grow to 12 GW, driven largely by the rapid expansion of AI and cloud computing.

  • Growth is being driven mainly by AI and cloud computing demand.
  • Seen as a strong positive signal for the digital economy, tech-sector employment, and India's position as a global digital hub.

Exam Context: GS-3/Science & Tech/Economy: Data centre capacity figures, links to AI/cloud growth and India's digital economy positioning.

07
Art & Culture

Shree Jagannath Temple Gets Trademark Protection

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri, Odisha, has obtained trademark protection for sacred names and symbols associated with Lord Jagannath.

  • The move aims to stop commercial misuse of religious names and symbols associated with the temple.
  • Links religion, culture, and intellectual property rights - a notable governance/IPR crossover topic.

Exam Context: GS-1/Art & Culture and GS-3/IPR: SJTA's role, trademark protection of religious symbols, Puri/Odisha context.

08
Sports

Commonwealth Games 2026 - India's Continuing Performance in Glasgow

Indian athletes continue to add medals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with weightlifting remaining one of India's strongest disciplines.

  • India is winning medals across weightlifting, para-athletics, boxing, and other events.
  • Fresh medal updates from Day 5 onward include gold and silver in para shot put and other disciplines.
  • Weightlifting continues to be one of India's most consistent medal-winning sports at the Commonwealth Games.

Exam Context: GS-1/Sports Current Affairs: Host city (Glasgow), India's strong disciplines, notable medal wins - frequently tested in prelims.

09
Sports

ISSF World Cup 2026 - Esha Singh Wins Gold

Indian shooter Esha Singh won gold in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2026 in Hangzhou, China, with Manu Bhaker taking bronze in the same event.

  • Event: Women's 25m pistol, ISSF World Cup 2026, Hangzhou, China.
  • Esha Singh - Gold; Manu Bhaker - Bronze, in the same event.
  • Another strong showing by Indian shooters on the international stage.

Exam Context: GS-1/Sports Current Affairs: Event, venue, medal winners - a recurring prelims topic for shooting sport current affairs.

10
Polity & Governance

Centre's Stand on Mekedatu Project and Cauvery Issue

The Centre has clarified its position on the long-pending Mekedatu balancing reservoir project on the Cauvery river, a sensitive inter-state issue between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

  • Mekedatu is a proposed balancing reservoir project on the Cauvery river.
  • It remains a sensitive inter-state dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
  • The government says it is seeking a balanced approach while respecting the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal and Supreme Court decisions.

Exam Context: GS-2/Polity & Inter-State Relations: Mekedatu project basics, Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal, Centre-state and inter-state water-sharing dynamics.

Prelims Quick-Revision Facts

International Tiger Day
Environment

India has 3,682 tigers (2022 estimation) across 58 Tiger Reserves in 18 states, ~84,500 sq km.

RBI Polymer Notes
Economy

RBI approved for a field trial: 1 billion ₹10 notes + 1 billion ₹20 notes in polymer, worth ~₹3,000 crore.

Gujarat e-Zero FIR
Polity & Governance

Gujarat's Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR system, linked to helpline 1930 and I4C, auto-registers FIRs for cyber fraud victims.

Unjha GI Tags
Economy

Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel got GI tags, taking Gujarat's total GI-tagged products to 31.

SC on Police Conduct
Polity & Governance

Supreme Court is considering uniform guidelines for police conduct during protests, citing Article 19.

Data Centre Capacity
Science & Tech

India's data centre capacity is projected to reach 12 GW, driven by AI and cloud computing growth.

Jagannath Temple Trademark
Art & Culture

SJTA Puri obtained trademark protection for sacred names/symbols of Lord Jagannath.

CWG 2026 Glasgow
Sports

India continues winning medals in weightlifting, para-athletics and boxing at CWG 2026 Glasgow.

ISSF World Cup Hangzhou
Sports

Esha Singh won gold and Manu Bhaker bronze in women's 25m pistol at ISSF World Cup 2026, Hangzhou.

Mekedatu Project
Polity & Governance

Mekedatu balancing reservoir on the Cauvery remains a Karnataka-Tamil Nadu inter-state dispute; Centre seeks a balanced approach.

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