🇮🇳National The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIM Bangalore) announced the establishment of its first overseas international campus in Indonesia, marking a significant step in India's educational diplomacy. The Union Government proposed an amendment to the National Food Security Act (NFSA) 2013 to change the Antyodaya Anna Yojana (AAY) entitlement from 35 kg per household per month to 7 kg per person per month, capped at a maximum of 35 kg per household. 🌍International Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Zealand on the final leg of his three-nation tour to hold bilateral talks with his counterpart Christopher Luxon and address the Indian diaspora. China announced a temporary export ban on helium, effective immediately, citing concerns over geopolitical conflicts in West Asia affecting the supply of the critical gas used in semiconductor manufacturing. 💰Economy The Indian government released the tariff and quota structures for vehicle imports ahead of the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) coming into force on 15 July 2026. National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Managing Director and CEO Dilip Asbe was appointed to the Global Supervisory Board of SWIFT, strengthening India's footprint in international financial messaging. 🗓️Date’s importance 11 July is observed globally as World Population Day to raise awareness about global population issues, reproductive health, gender equality, and sustainable development. 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Sonam Wangchuk – The prominent climate activist and educator entered the 13th day of his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability and structural reforms regarding examination systems. 🏅Sports In the ongoing FIFA World Cup, Spain advanced to the semifinals after defeating Belgium in a closely contested quarterfinal match in California. 🏆Awards The 17th-century historic Buddhist monastery Jestha Varna Mahavihar in Lalitpur, Nepal, received the prestigious UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award following a successful restoration programme funded by a grant from India. ⭐️Other important significance A rare astronomical phenomenon occurred where nearly 99% of the global population experienced daylight simultaneously, sparking immense interest among meteorologists and space scientists worldwide. 📚Word of the day Resilience (Noun) – The capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness. Example: The local communities showed remarkable resilience during the economic transition.  

1) 🇮🇳National National Quantum Mission Expansion: The Department of Science and Technology inaugurated four new Thematic Hubs (T-Hubs) across premier IITs to accelerate indigenous quantum computing, quantum communication, and quantum sensing technologies under the National Quantum Mission. Swachh Survekshan 2026 Kickoff: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs officially commenced the field assessment for Swachh Survekshan 2026. This year's survey introduces a new 'Waste to Wealth' parameter, carrying a weightage of 15% in the overall municipal scoring. First Hydrogen Train Trials: Indian Railways began the final safety track trials of India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell powered train on the historic Jind-Sonipat narrow gauge section in Haryana, targeting zero carbon emissions. 2) 🌍International India-France Strategic Space Pact: India and France signed a comprehensive bilateral agreement to jointly develop a constellation of advanced maritime surveillance satellites. This aims to secure critical sea lanes in the Indian Ocean Region against unauthorised strategic movements. ASEAN Digital Economy Framework: The 10-member ASEAN bloc formally adopted the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) in Jakarta, aiming to unlock a 2 trillion dollar digital economy by 2030 through cross-border data flow standardisation. 3) 💰Economy RBI Retail Direct Mobile App: The Reserve Bank of India launched the 'RBI Retail Direct' mobile application, allowing individual retail investors to seamlessly buy and sell government securities (G-Secs) and Sovereign Gold Bonds directly from their smartphones. Export Promotion for MSMEs: The Ministry of Commerce introduced a ₹5,000 crore export promotion subsidy scheme targeted exclusively at micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) manufacturing green energy components. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance National Fish Farmers Day (10 July): Observed annually to commemorate the pioneering contribution of scientists Dr. K. H. Alikunhi and Dr. H. L. Chaudhury, who successfully demonstrated induced breeding (hypophysation) in Indian major carps on this day in 1957, sparking India's Blue Revolution. Indian Council of Agricultural Research Krishi Bhavan Nikola Tesla Day: Celebrated globally on 10 July to honour the birth anniversary of the legendary Serbian-American inventor Nikola Tesla, recognising his vital contributions to the design of the modern alternating current (AC) electricity supply system. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Dr. Hiralal Chaudhury: Widely respected as the father of induced breeding in India, his pioneering research on administering carp pituitary hormone extracts revolutionised freshwater aquaculture, making India one of the largest global producers of farmed fish. 6) 🏅Sports Wimbledon 2026 Semi-Finals: Indian tennis veteran Rohan Bopanna, pairing with Matthew Ebden, advanced to the men's doubles final at the Wimbledon Championships, securing a hard-fought victory on Centre Court. Asian Athletics Championships: Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra clinched the gold medal with a record-breaking 89.94m throw at the Asian Athletics Championships in Tokyo, securing automatic qualification for upcoming global track events. 7) 🏆Awards UN Public Service Award: The Government of Odisha's 'Mo Bus' (My Bus) public transport initiative was conferred with the prestigious UN Public Service Award 2026 for promoting gender-inclusive and sustainable urban mobility. 8) ⭐️Other important significance Gaganyaan Abort Mission Test: ISRO successfully completed the second high-altitude abort test (TV-D2) for the Gaganyaan mission, demonstrating the flawless activation of the crew escape system under extreme aerodynamic pressure conditions. 📚Word of the day Hypophysation (Noun) Meaning: The technique of administering pituitary gland extracts to fish to artificially induce breeding and spawning in captivity. Lecture Notes on Composite Fish Culture and its Extension in India Usage: The discovery of hypophysation eliminated the reliance on erratic natural breeding cycles, ensuring a steady supply of fish seeds for the domestic aquaculture industry.  

🇮🇳National Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Indonesian Parliament, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so, during his high-profile state visit. India and Indonesia launched a joint conservation and restoration project for the UNESCO World Heritage Prambanan Temple Compounds, executed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted a flight-test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket system at Chandipur in Odisha. India is hosting the two-day BRICS Women's Ministerial Meeting in Kochi, Kerala, under its BRICS Chairship 2026, focusing on global women's empowerment and sustainable development. The Ministry of Education released the UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) Report, highlighting major improvements in digital infrastructure and core sanitation across Indian schools. 🌍International Geopolitical tensions escalated sharply in West Asia as US President Donald Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran was "over" following military strikes and attacks on shipping lines in the Strait of Hormuz. Japan approved a new 500 km/h Maglev train project, designed to drastically reduce travel time between Tokyo and Nagoya to approximately 40 minutes. India and Indonesia officially agreed to designate 2026–2027 as the "Tagore–Dewantara Year of India–Indonesia Cultural and Educational Diplomacy" to mark the centenary of Rabindranath Tagore's historic 1927 visit. 💰Economy Indian stock markets faced extreme volatility as the BSE Sensex plummeted over 1,700 points and the Indian Rupee weakened due to global investor anxieties over the West Asian crisis. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that escalating risks around the Strait of Hormuz could threaten global trade growth, though India's broader economic outlook remains resilient. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) launched a revamped digital portal to streamline PF interest tracking, claim settlements, and withdrawal procedures for subscribers. Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore announced the establishment of its first-ever international branch campus at the Singhasari Special Economic Zone (SEZ) in Indonesia. 🗓️Date’s importance July 9: Observed as National Student Day in India to commemorate the foundation of organized student frameworks aimed at channelising youth energy into nation-building and social development. 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Conferred with the 'Bintang Adipurna' (Star of the Republic of Indonesia), the highest civilian honour of Indonesia, for his exceptional contribution to deepening the strategic partnership between the two nations. 🏅Sports Cricket: England defeated India by 125 runs in the third T20I at Nottingham, securing a 2-0 lead in the bilateral series. Tennis: Novak Djokovic defeated Félix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon to book a high-stakes semi-final showdown against Jannik Sinner. Youth Games: Telangana has been officially announced as the host state for the upcoming 8th Khelo India Youth Games 2026. 🏆Awards Bintang Adipurna of Republic of Indonesia: Awarded to Indian PM Narendra Modi by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, recognizing paramount excellence in building maritime security, trade, and cultural bridges. ⭐️Other important significance Mission Drishti: India's first OptoSAR Earth observation satellite, developed by the Bengaluru-based deep-tech space startup GalaxEye, successfully executed routine orbital operations, marking a major milestone for indigenous private space tech. 📚Word of the day Coherent (Adjective) Meaning: Logical, orderly, consistent, and easy to understand. Example: The Ministry presented a coherent policy framework to protect domestic industries from global supply chain disruptions.