CivilsIASPrep.comUPSC Current Affairs for 2026-07-20
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- Wealth of lacunae: On the Kudankulam nuclear plant data leakSecurity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Ransomware attack on Kudankulam nuclear project contractor exposed sensitive data, raising cybersecurity concerns. Syllabus Connection: Security: Cyber threats to critical infrastructure; Governance: transparency and disclosure norms. Exam Relevance: Highlights gaps in India's cybersecurit
- Government to move Bill in Rajya Sabha today to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offencePolity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Centre introduces Bill to criminalise insult to Vande Mataram by amending the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971. Syllabus Connection: Polity: Fundamental Duties, National Symbols, Constitutional provisions, and criminal law amendments. Exam Relevance: Tests understanding o
- DMK, TDP should uphold their legacy of ensuring fairness delimitation, says CongressPolity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Congress leader Jairam Ramesh urged DMK and TDP to uphold their legacy of ensuring fairness in delimitation, opposing any unfreezing of the 1971 Census based seat distribution. Syllabus Connection: Polity: Parliament, Constitutional Amendments, Federalism, Delimitation, Representation. Exa
- All-party meet: MPs seek debate on NEET leak delimitation, temple theft, E20Polity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Opposition parties staged a walkout at the all party meeting ahead of the Monsoon Session over the government's invitation to a breakaway Trinamool Congress group. Syllabus Connection: Parliamentary procedures, executive legislature relations, and political dynamics in India. Exam Relevanc
- Hyderabad’s Skyroot start-up: Vikram-1 India’s first private orbital rocket mission; defining moment, says PM ModiScience & Technology · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram 1 becomes India's first private orbital rocket, marking a milestone in private sector spaceflight. Syllabus Connection: Science & Technology: developments in space technology, indigenization, and private sector participation. Exam Relevance: Highlights India's sp
- Opposition must find its voice in Monsoon SessionPolity · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Monsoon Session begins with Opposition weakened after electoral defeats and internal splits. Syllabus Connection: Parliament, functions of legislature, role of opposition, and democratic accountability. Exam Relevance: Highlights the importance of parliamentary scrutiny and the impact of p
- Heat islands, sleepless nights and a public challengeEnvironment and Public Health · UPSC CSE Context Why in News: Study shows Indians losing significant sleep due to rising night time temperatures, with climate change as a key driver. Syllabus Connection: Environment: Climate change impacts on health; Urban heat island effect; Public health policy. Exam Relevance: Links climate change to public health