01Economy·2 min read
Amit Shah Lays Foundation for Amul's Rs 700-Crore Bengal Dairy Project, World's Largest Curd Plant
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for the Amul Bengal Dairy Project at Howrah on July 19, 2026, a Rs 700 crore plant set to become the world's largest curd manufacturing facility. The project will process 30 lakh litres of milk daily and benefit over 1.2 lakh dairy farmers. Relevant for UPSC, WBCS, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 3 under Agriculture and Cooperative Sector.
- Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for the Amul Bengal Dairy Project on July 19, 2026, at Howrah Food Park.
- Investment of approximately Rs 700 crore; billed as the world's largest curd manufacturing plant.
- Full capacity: 30 lakh litres of milk processed daily; first phase: 10 lakh litres daily.
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02Environment·2 min read
IMD Issues Heavy Rainfall Alert for North India, Amarnath Yatra Suspended as Monsoon Intensifies
The India Meteorological Department forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, J&K, Bihar and Rajasthan from July 19, 2026, with flash-flood and landslide risk in Himalayan districts, prompting suspension of the Amarnath Yatra from both routes. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 1 and 3 under Climatology and Disaster Management.
- IMD forecast heavy to extremely heavy rainfall across HP, Uttarakhand, J&K, Bihar and Rajasthan from July 19, 2026.
- Heaviest rainfall spell expected around July 20-21 as a Bay of Bengal low meets a western disturbance.
- Flash flood and landslide risk flagged for Uttarakhand districts including Dehradun, Nainital, and Chamoli.
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03Miscellaneous·2 min read
India Opens Permanent UNESCO World Heritage Exhibition in Baku, Azerbaijan
The Embassy of India in Azerbaijan inaugurated a permanent exhibition on India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Baku on July 19, 2026, featuring 17 panels on sites including the Taj Mahal, Nalanda, and Hampi. India now has 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites - 36 cultural, 7 natural, and 1 mixed. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 1 under Indian Art and Culture.
- India's Embassy in Baku, Azerbaijan, inaugurated a permanent UNESCO World Heritage exhibition on July 19, 2026.
- Jointly inaugurated by Ambassador Abhay Kumar and Anna Soave of UN-Habitat Azerbaijan.
- Exhibition features 17 panels, including the Taj Mahal, Nalanda University, Sanchi, Hampi, and Khajuraho.
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04Polity & Governance·2 min read
All-Party Meeting Held Ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session 2026, 58 Leaders Attend
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh chaired an all-party meeting on July 19, 2026 with 58 leaders from 40 parties ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session (July 20-August 13). NEET paper leaks, Ram Temple donations, and J&K statehood dominated discussions. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 2 under Parliament and Legislature.
- All-party meeting held July 19, 2026, chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, convened by Kiren Rijiju.
- 58 leaders from 40 political parties attended ahead of the Monsoon Session.
- Monsoon Session runs July 20 - August 13, 2026, across 19 sittings over 25 days.
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05Miscellaneous·2 min read
Sonam Wangchuk's 20-Day Hunger Strike Over NEET Paper Leaks Escalates as Wife Vows to Lead March
Activist Sonam Wangchuk, on an indefinite hunger strike since June 28, 2026 over NEET-UG and other examination paper leaks, was shifted to hospital after 20 days on Delhi High Court orders; his wife Gitanjali Angmo will lead the planned July 20 march to Parliament in his place. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 2 under Governance and Examination Reform.
- Sonam Wangchuk began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on June 28, 2026, over NEET-UG paper leaks.
- Shifted to Safdarjung Hospital around July 18-19 after 20+ days, under a Delhi High Court order.
- His three core demands: government accountability, a parliamentary discussion assurance, and leader visits to confirm it.
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