1) 🇮🇳National First Indigenous Hydrogen Train Prepared for Track Trials: Indian Railways finalized engineering layouts to launch operational trials of India's first hydrogen fuel cell-powered passenger train on the Jind–Sonipat section in Haryana. This marks a critical step toward zero-emission local transit under the National Green Hydrogen Mission. National Mourning Declared for Former Emir of Qatar: The Government of India declared a one-day national mourning on 13 July 2026. The national flag was flown at half-mast on all public buildings across India, and all official entertainment was suspended following the passing of the former Emir of Qatar. ECI Revises Form-6 Requirements for New Voters: The Election Commission of India (ECI) introduced updated guidelines for Form-6, which is utilized for new voter registrations. The revised criteria mandate simplified digital verification steps for first-time applicants to eliminate manual delays. 2) 🌍International Attack on Commercial Vessel Off Oman Coast: Geopolitical tensions escalated in the Arabian Sea as India strongly condemned an attack on a commercial merchant vessel off the coast of Oman. Search and rescue channels are active after one Indian national was reported missing. Typhoon Bavi Batters East Asia: High-level meteorological warnings were deployed as Super Typhoon Bavi struck parts of Taiwan and eastern China, bringing torrential rainfall and causing massive disruptions to coastal flight schedules and high-speed rail corridors. UK Regulators Clamp Down on Critical Third Parties: The Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) formally assumed direct supervisory powers over global technology and cloud providers designated as Critical Third Parties (CTPs) to protect the UK's financial infrastructure from systemic digital outages. 3) 💰Economy Truecaller Backs TRAI's Caller Whitelisting Initiative: Caller identification platform Truecaller formally supported the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's (TRAI) directive to whitelist specific 140 and 1600 series numbers. The structural move aims to mitigate corporate spam and check rising digital financial fraud. Power Ministry Prepares El Niño Contingency Grid Advisory: To prevent peak-summer grid failures, the Ministry of Power drafted a national advisory for state utilities. The directive focuses on securing additional thermal and solar baseloads to manage power supply spikes caused by erratic El Niño weather patterns. IMF Lowers India's FY27 Growth Forecast to 6.4%: In its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) Update titled “Global Economy in Crosscurrents of War and Technology”, the International Monetary Fund scaled down India's GDP growth projection for Financial Year 2026–27 to 6.4%, down from 6.5%, citing volatile global trade lines. 4) 🗓️Date’s importance International Rock Day (13 July): Observed annually to encourage the study of geology, petrology, and earth sciences. The day highlights the essential scientific value of rock formations in mapping earth histories, mineral deposits, and evolutionary baselines. First FIFA World Cup Anniversary: Commemorated by sports networks to mark the historic opening of the first-ever FIFA World Cup in Montevideo, Uruguay, on 13 July 1930. 5) 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani: The former Emir of Qatar (who ruled from 1995 to 2013) passed away at the age of 74. Celebrated as the modern architect of Qatar's global economic and energy presence, his passing prompted high-level state condolences and official mourning protocols across India. 6) 🏅Sports Prince and Ravi Bishnoi Named as Injury Replacements: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officially drafted young domestic pacer Prince and leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi into the national squad. They replace the injured Harshit Rana and Varun Chakaravarthy ahead of the upcoming international assignment. Julián Álvarez Dominates World Cup Bracket: In ongoing football fixtures, Argentina forward Julián Álvarez emerged as a top candidate for the tournament's golden boot after executing decisive tactical plays to guide Argentina into the high-stakes semi-finals. 7) 🏆Awards IIT Guwahati 28th Convocation Honours: The premier technical institution celebrated its annual convocation by conferring 2,265 degrees across undergraduate and doctoral research tracks. The President's Gold Medal was awarded for exceptional technological innovation in sustainable clean-energy models. 8) ⭐️Other important significance International Baccalaureate (IB) Student Enrollment Surges: Educational monitoring data revealed a robust 10% growth in the number of IB students across India over the past three years. The analytical briefs confirmed that the average scores of Indian students consistently outperformed global benchmarks. 📚Word of the day WHITELIST Meaning: (Verb) To place an entity, phone number, or digital address on an approved registry, granting it special access or validation while blocking unverified traffic. Usage in CA: Regulatory bodies are planning to whitelist verified financial telemarketing series to insulate retail banking customers from phishing calls.  

🇮🇳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.