CivilsIASPrep.comUPSC Current Affairs for 2026-07-28
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- Setback for Vijay, court cancels jobs for Karur stampede victims’ familiesPolity · Madras High Court struck down Tamil Nadu government's order granting jobs to families of Karur rally stampede victims.
- Iran says progress in Oman talks on Hormuz Strait managementInternational Relations · Iran reports progress in Oman-mediated talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz amid US military strikes.
- West Asia War updates: U.S. in 'very deep talks with Iran', ready for military action if diplomacy fails, says TrumpInternational Relations · U.S. signals openness to talks with Iran amid pause in military strikes, raising questions on diplomatic versus military approaches in West Asia.
- Ministry pushing RBI to open licences for more urban cooperative banks: Secretary Ashish Kumar BhutaniEconomy · Ministry of Cooperation urges RBI to resume licensing for urban cooperative banks to expand their presence nationwide.
- More time for Western Ghats panel as eco-sensitive area deadlock continuesEnvironment · The expert committee on Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) received a one-year extension amid a deadlock over finalising the demarcation.
- Government introduces paper leak Bill in Lok Sabha; debate likely on July 28Polity · The Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026 was introduced in Lok Sabha amid Opposition protests.
- Karnataka High Court strikes down Health Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025Polity · Karnataka High Court struck down the Health Security se National Security Cess Act, 2025, for violating Article 14.