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.  

🇮🇳National Space Cooperation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India stands ready to support Indonesia in launching its satellites, strengthening strategic bilateral ties in space technology. Monsoon Advancement: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the southwest monsoon is progressing rapidly and is highly likely to cover the entire country within the next two to three days. Green Mobility: Union Home Minister Amit Shah flagged off 300 new electric buses in New Delhi to strengthen eco-friendly public transportation and curb urban pollution. 🌍International UK-Netherlands Maritime Pact: The UK and the Netherlands launched a new maritime partnership aimed at enhancing NATO defence capabilities, boosting shipbuilding, and introducing the Multilateral Defence Mechanism (MDM) for collective equipment procurement. Submarine Deal: Canada signed a major strategic submarine deal with Germany to systematically modernise its underwater naval fleet. Climate Alert: Global meteorological bodies warned that the upcoming El Niño cycle is projected to break previous temperature records, elevating international concerns over severe droughts, flash floods, and extreme weather disruptions. 💰Economy Medical Technology Patent: Reliance's Strand Life Sciences secured a major Indian patent for its proprietary, advanced cancer detection technology. Upcoming IPO: Fitness and wellness major Cult.fit officially filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) to raise approximately ₹4,000 crore from the primary market. Social Welfare Expansion: A comprehensive economic working paper highlighted a five-fold increase in state-level Unconditional Cash Transfers (UCTs) to women between FY23 and FY26, covering nearly 12 crore beneficiaries with an annual outlay of ₹1.7 lakh crore. 🗓️Date’s importance July 8 - Historical Milestone: On this day in 1776, the Liberty Bell was rung in Philadelphia to summon citizens for the first public reading of the United States Declaration of Independence. July 8 - Economic History: This day marks the anniversary of the first publication of The Wall Street Journal in 1889, founded by Charles Dow, Edward Jones, and Charles Bergstresser. 👱‍♂️👩‍🦳Person of the day Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee: Remembered widely in historic competitive exam modules as independent India's first Minister for Industry and Supply, and the youngest-ever Vice-Chancellor of the University of Calcutta. 🏅Sports FIFA World Cup Anticipation: Lionel Messi's Argentina and Mohamed Salah's Egypt are locked in for a highly anticipated last-16 showdown clash in the ongoing tournament. Asian Games Selection Dispute: The Supreme Court of India agreed to hear a legal plea challenging the selection process of the national dressage team for the Asian Games. 🏆Awards Intellectual Property Recognition: Reliance’s diagnostic arm was recognized with a premier domestic innovation acknowledgment following the successful grant of its breakthrough oncology patent. ⭐️Other important significance Himalayan Pangolin Discovery: Genetic and morphological researchers successfully classified the Himalayan pangolin as a completely distinct evolutionary species, a milestone update for wildlife conservation and environmental biology sections. INS Mahendragiri: The indigenous stealth frigate belonging to Project 17A entered advanced automated system testing, marking a significant leap in India's self-reliance in naval warfare. 📚Word of the day Jurisprudence: The theory, philosophy, or science of law. (Context: The evolving constitutional jurisprudence surrounding the Right to Vote in democratic frameworks).