UPSC Current Affairs for 2026-07-11

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• CBI says Mahadev App ‘one of largest illegal betting syndicates in the country’Security · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: CBI files chargesheet calling Mahadev App one of the largest illegal betting syndicates in India. Syllabus Connection: Security: cybercrime, money laundering, organized crime; Governance: regulatory gaps in online gambling. Exam Relevance: Highlights challenges of cross border cybercrime,
• As Kashmir varsities cull ‘objectionable’ books, fear of losing academic rigour grows among scholarsPolity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Kashmir University and schools are screening and removing books deemed 'objectionable' following official orders, sparking concerns over academic freedom. Syllabus Connection: Polity: Fundamental Rights Article 19 1 a freedom of speech and expression, Education, and Centre State Relations.
• In Assam Budget, satellite city near Guwahati airport, semiconductor pushPolity and Governance · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Assam Budget 2026 27 proposes aerotropolis, semiconductor ecosystem, and proton therapy facility. Syllabus Connection: State Budget, governance, infrastructure, health, and technology policy in Assam. Exam Relevance: Illustrates state level fiscal planning, infrastructure development, and
• Supreme Court pulls up Maharashtra govt. over ‘disturbing’ delays in criminal trialsPolity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Supreme Court criticizes Maharashtra government for opposing bail while failing to expedite criminal trials, causing prolonged undertrial detention. Syllabus Connection: Polity: Structure, functioning and working of the judiciary; Fundamental Rights Article 21; Criminal Procedure Code; Rol
• Expert panel against approving ₹10,000 crore Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project citing irreversible ecological harmEnvironment · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Expert panel recommends rejecting Sharavathi Pumped Storage Project due to irreversible ecological harm. Syllabus Connection: Environment and Ecology: Wildlife conservation, Environmental Impact Assessment, Energy projects in protected areas. Exam Relevance: Highlights conflict between ren
• India, Australia strike deal on uranium exports, deepen ties across nuclear and maritime sectorsInternational Relations · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: India and Australia signed 18 pacts including civil nuclear cooperation, uranium supply, and maritime security roadmap. Syllabus Connection: Bilateral relations between India and Australia, nuclear energy cooperation, Indo Pacific security, critical minerals, and trade agreements. Exam Rel
• One of Spain's deadliest wildfires has killed at least 12 people, with 23 others missingEnvironment · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: One of Spain's deadliest wildfires killed 12 people in Almeria amid a severe heatwave. Syllabus Connection: Environment and Ecology: Climate change impacts, disaster management; Geography: Europe's climate patterns. Exam Relevance: Illustrates climate change induced extreme events, disaste