01Economy·2 min read
Cabinet Approves Rs 3,030-Crore BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme for Three Chemical Parks
The Union Cabinet approved the Rs 3,030 crore BHAVYA Rasayan scheme on July 24, 2026, to set up three dedicated Chemical Parks over five years (FY27-FY31), with the Centre funding up to Rs 1,000 crore per park. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 3 under Industry and Infrastructure.
- Union Cabinet approved the BHAVYA Rasayan scheme on July 24, 2026, with an outlay of Rs 3,030 crore.
- Scheme sets up three dedicated Chemical Parks with common infrastructure and utilities.
- Runs for five years, FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
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02International Relations·2 min read
US Rolls Out Permanent Tariffs Under Section 301, India Retains Lower 10% Rate
The United States implemented permanent Section 301 tariffs of 10-12.5% across 60 economies from July 24, 2026, with India securing the lower 10% rate after amending its Foreign Trade Policy to ban forced-labour-made imports. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 2 and 3 under International Relations and Trade.
- US rolled out permanent Section 301 tariffs of 10-12.5% across 60 economies from July 24, 2026.
- India secured the lower 10% rate; China and Israel were placed in the higher 12.5% bracket.
- USTR Jamieson Greer announced the final determinations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974.
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03Polity & Governance·2 min read
Supreme Court Bars Unauthorised Recording and Monetisation of Court Videos on Social Media
A Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant passed an interim order on July 24, 2026 prohibiting unauthorised extraction, editing, and monetisation of court-hearing videos on social media, while protecting fair news reporting. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 2 under Judiciary and Governance.
- Supreme Court bench of CJI Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice V Mohana passed an interim order on July 24, 2026.
- Bars unauthorised extraction, modification, posting, or monetisation of court-hearing audio/video on social media.
- Prior permission required from the Registrar General of the concerned High Court or the SC Secretary General.
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04Internal Security·2 min read
Government Bars Communication Infrastructure Providers From Sharing Telecom Data Outside India
The Department of Telecommunications barred communication infrastructure providers, including cloud telecom networks and satellite gateways, from sharing telecom data outside India, per a notification reported July 24, 2026, under the Telecommunications Act, 2023. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 3 under Cyber Security and Data Governance.
- DoT notification bars communication infrastructure providers from sharing telecom data outside India, reported July 24, 2026.
- Covers cloud-based telecom networks, mobile towers, and satellite gateways.
- Notification requires all systems, data, logs and information to be stored within India.
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05Miscellaneous·2 min read
Cabinet Clears Tough Anti-Paper-Leak Law as NTA Sacks 47 Officials in Major Overhaul
The Union Cabinet cleared amendments on July 24, 2026 doubling jail terms to 10 years and raising fines to Rs 10 crore for exam paper leaks, as the National Testing Agency terminated 47 officials and fast-track courts were set up to try cases within three months. Relevant for UPSC, UPPSC, and state PSC aspirants in GS Paper 2 under Governance and Examination Reform.
- Union Cabinet cleared amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 on July 24, 2026.
- Maximum jail term for organised exam fraud doubled from 5 to 10 years.
- Maximum fine raised from Rs 1 crore to Rs 10 crore.
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