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Polity

Lok Sabha Passes Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 without debate amid Opposition protests, tightening rules for delayed registration.

  • Delayed registration of birth or death between 1 and 2 years now needs approval from a District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate or authorised Executive Magistrate.
  • Delay of more than 2 years now requires approval from a Judicial Magistrate First Class, replacing the earlier executive-magistrate-only process.
  • Aims to make delayed registration more stringent, reduce fraudulent entries, and encourage timely reporting.
  • The Bill now moves to the Rajya Sabha.

Exam Context: Polity, Governance, and recent legislative changes related to the civil registration system.

02
Economy

India Becomes World's Second-Largest Supplier of Seafarers

The BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 ranks India as the world's second-largest supplier of seafarers, behind the Philippines and ahead of China.

  • Total Indian seafarers: 3,11,936 (12.16% of the global share).
  • Officers: 1,40,718 (13.41% of global officers); Ratings: 1,71,218.
  • India ranked 5th in 2015 with just a 5.2% share.
  • Government has launched Mission 20% to raise India's global seafaring share to 20%.

Exam Context: Economy, Maritime sector, Employment, and International rankings.

03
Governance

DAANVEER Initiative Launched for Gram Panchayat Digital Infrastructure

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched DAANVEER, a citizen-participation platform for voluntary donation of digital equipment to Gram Panchayats.

  • Individuals and organisations can donate computers and digital equipment to Gram Panchayats.
  • Available through the Meri Panchayat mobile app; developed with NIC and DigiHaat.
  • Tagline: 'Give Back to Your Village'.
  • Aims to bridge the digital gap across nearly 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats and strengthen grassroots e-governance.

Exam Context: Governance: Panchayati Raj initiatives, Digital India, and e-governance at the village level.

04
Schemes

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana - ₹2,500 Monthly Assistance for Women

The Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, providing monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 to eligible women.

  • Eligibility: women aged 21 to 60 years, annual family income up to ₹2.5 lakh, Delhi resident for at least 10 years.
  • Only one woman per family (the eldest eligible) can benefit.
  • Registration portal opens 1 August 2026; first instalment targeted for Raksha Bandhan (28 August).
  • Budget: ₹5,110 crore for 2026-27, covering around 17 lakh women.
  • Ineligible: women with more than three children, income-tax payers, government employees, and four-wheeler owners.

Exam Context: Governance/Schemes: state welfare schemes, women-centric direct benefit transfers.

05
Defence

India's First Department of Military Medicine Inaugurated

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated India's first dedicated Department of Military Medicine at Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow.

  • Focuses on specialised training, research and operational medical preparedness for the Armed Forces.
  • Functions under the Directorate General of Medical Services (Army).
  • A significant step in strengthening military healthcare and operational readiness.

Exam Context: Defence: military healthcare infrastructure and Armed Forces medical services.

06
Science & Tech

NavIC System Faces Operational Challenges

The government informed Parliament that NavIC (Navigation with Indian Constellation) can no longer provide fully independent navigation services.

  • Operational satellite count has fallen below the threshold required for standalone positioning.
  • Efforts are underway to restore full capability through upcoming satellite launches.

Exam Context: Science & Technology: space applications and strategic autonomy in navigation systems.

07
International

ILO Adopts Convention No. 193 on Platform Economy

The International Labour Conference adopted ILO Convention No. 193, 'Decent Work in the Platform Economy'.

  • Aims to ensure fair working conditions, social protection and labour rights for gig and platform-economy workers.
  • Covers app-based work such as delivery, ride-hailing and freelancing.
  • A key development for labour rights in the digital age.

Exam Context: International Organizations/Labour: ILO conventions, gig economy regulation.

08
International

Parliamentary Panel Recommends Polar Ambassador for India

A Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs recommended India appoint a Polar Ambassador / Polar Representative.

  • Panel also suggested stronger engagement with the Arctic Council.
  • Aims to enhance India's scientific, strategic and diplomatic presence in the Arctic and Antarctic.

Exam Context: International Relations: polar diplomacy, Arctic Council, India's strategic outreach.

09
Environment

Zoological Survey of India Completes National Catalogue of Butterflies and Moths

ZSI completed India's first comprehensive national catalogue of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths).

  • A major biodiversity milestone for conservation planning and taxonomic research.
  • Will aid monitoring of insect diversity across the country.

Exam Context: Environment: biodiversity documentation, ZSI's role in conservation.

10
Economy

Asian Development Bank Approves USD 850 Million Loan for Rooftop Solar

ADB approved a USD 850 million loan to support rooftop solar projects in India.

  • Will help expand distributed solar capacity and reduce carbon emissions.
  • Supports India's renewable energy targets under the National Solar Mission and climate commitments.

Exam Context: Economy/Environment: multilateral funding, renewable energy targets, National Solar Mission.

Prelims Quick-Revision Facts

Births & Deaths Bill
Polity

Delay of more than 2 years in registration now needs Judicial Magistrate First Class approval.

Seafarers Report
Economy

India is 2nd globally with 3,11,936 seafarers, a 12.16% share.

DAANVEER
Governance

Ministry of Panchayati Raj initiative for citizen donation of computers to Gram Panchayats.

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
Schemes

₹2,500/month to eligible women; registration opens 1 August 2026.

Military Medicine
Defence

India's first dedicated Department of Military Medicine inaugurated in Lucknow.

NavIC
Science & Tech

Operational satellite count has fallen below the critical threshold for standalone navigation.

ILO Convention 193
International

New convention on 'Decent Work in the Platform Economy' for gig workers.

Polar Ambassador
International

Parliamentary panel recommends India appoint a Polar Ambassador and engage more with the Arctic Council.

ZSI Butterfly & Moth Catalogue
Environment

First national catalogue of Lepidoptera (butterflies and moths) completed.

ADB Rooftop Solar Loan
Economy

USD 850 million approved to expand India's rooftop solar capacity.

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