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Official policy releases, schemes, circulars, and Prelims practice questions from Union Cabinet distilled for UPSC Civil Services Examination.
🎯 Union Cabinet UPSC Practice Questions
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
During the Hindi Advisory Committee meeting of the Ministry of Rural Development, the Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan directed which of the following measures to strengthen the use of Hindi in the ministry's functioning?
- [A] All correspondence with state governments should be conducted exclusively in Hindi.
- [B] Local litterateurs should be included in ministry programmes to promote Hindi.
- [C] All existing English documents must be replaced with Hindi versions within a month.
- [D] Future committee meetings will be held only in Hindi, prohibiting any use of English.
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✓ Correct Option: [B] Local litterateurs should be included in ministry programmes to promote Hindi.
The minister specifically directed that local litterateurs be included in ministry programmes to promote Hindi. The other options either overstate the directive (exclusive Hindi correspondence, immediate replacement of all English documents, or banning English in meetings) which are not mentioned in the briefing.
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According to the recent government notification, what is the primary purpose of the Union Cabinet's decision to set up a bench of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court in Ladakh?
- [A] To enhance access to justice for citizens residing in Ladakh's remote areas by reducing the time required to obtain legal services.
- [B] To create a completely separate High Court exclusively for the Union Territory of Ladakh.
- [C] To limit judicial services to the capital city of Leh, excluding other remote regions.
- [D] To postpone the establishment of any High Court bench in Ladakh until further studies are completed.
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✓ Correct Option: [A] To enhance access to justice for citizens residing in Ladakh's remote areas by reducing the time required to obtain legal services.
The notification states that the cabinet's decision to locate a bench of the Jammu & Kashmir High Court in Ladakh will make justice more accessible for residents of remote areas, reducing time to obtain legal services. The other options contradict the factual content of the brief.
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Official Policy Notifications & Dossiers
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THE HINDU
Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: Need 'yes or no answer' on Pradhan's resignation, says CJP; 13 FIRs lodged against protesters in Delhi so far
- The Indian government is expected to engage in a third round of talks with a delegation from the Cockroach Janta Party on July 25, 2026, to address the protesters' demands for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
- Thirteen FIRs have been lodged against protesters in Delhi so far, and at least 18 Delhi Metro stations in central Delhi have remained closed for the fourth straight day due to security concerns.
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THE HINDU
Child of migrant workers injured by pellets during scuffle between planter and workers in Mudigere
- A four-year-old boy, the son of a migrant worker, was injured by pellets when a plantation owner allegedly opened fire during a scuffle with workers at Balehalli village in Mudigere taluk.
- The incident occurred after a heated argument over wages between the plantation owner Jagadish and his brother Prabhakar Gowda and workers from Assam, who were demanding ₹400 per day.
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THE HINDU
Resignation of Pradhan non-negotiable: CJP to Union Ministers
- The Cockroach Janata Party delegation insisted on the non-negotiable resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- The party sought ₹1 crore compensation for the families of aspirants who ended their lives over NEET cancellation.
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THE HINDU
CJI Kant says ‘no plea’ filed on ‘police violence’ during CJP’s Parliament march
- The Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant, clarified that no petition was filed with the Supreme Court regarding police violence during the July 20 Parliament march.
- No petitions were filed with the Supreme Court regarding alleged police excesses during the July 20 crackdown on student protesters, with only a representation received from a lawyer.
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THE HINDU
Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: 'Pradhan's resignation non-negotiable', says CJP in meeting with Union Ministers
- The Indian government agreed to hold talks with the Cockroach Janta Party at a neutral venue, specifically the Constitution Club of India, in response to the party's demands regarding examination irregularities.
- The talks were held on July 24, 2026, and involved Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda and Minister of State for PMO Jitendra Singh representing the Government, while CJP spokespersons Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka represented the party.
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THE HINDU
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 5 LIVE: Opposition likely to continue protests amid deadlock over NEET discussion without 'pre-conditions'
- The ongoing Monsoon Session of Parliament has seen repeated adjournments and disruptions in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha.
- As of July 24, 2026, the session has been adjourned for 5 days without transacting any business, amidst demands for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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THE HINDU
After PM’s announcement, Delhi HC designates fast-track court for paper leak cases
- The Delhi High Court has designated a special fast-track court to handle criminal cases related to question paper leaks and unfair practices in public examinations following the Prime Minister's announcement.
- This fast-track court will be presided over by judicial officer Anu Grover Baliga and will have the authority to try offenses under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act of 2024.
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THE HINDU
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 LIVE: Lok Sabha adjourned till noon amid Oppn. protest over NEET paper 'leak' discussion
- The Indian Parliament commenced its Monsoon Session on July 20, but proceedings have been disrupted by Opposition protests for the first three days.
- The Parliament has failed to transact any business during this period, with repeated adjournments.
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THE HINDU
Opposition, government spar over NEET debate in Rajya Sabha; House adjourned repeatedly
- The Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned repeatedly due to a heated debate over the rules governing a discussion on the alleged NEET question paper leak.
- The government insisted that the rules could not be dictated by the Opposition, while the Opposition demanded a discussion under Rule 267, requiring the suspension of the day's business.
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THE HINDU
Students should promote national integrity, unity: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan
- Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan stated that students should promote national unity and integrity to enable India's strong stance against international forces.
- The policy does not contain quantitative metrics or fiscal figures.
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THE HINDU
Eastern Assam floods worst in 60 years, says State Minister
- The Assam State government has declared the ongoing wave of floods in eastern districts as the worst in 60 years due to heavy rainfall and landslides triggered by a cloudburst in Nagaland.
- Over 8 lakh people have been affected and at least 30 human lives have been claimed by the floods in the Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat districts within the past month.
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THE HINDU
Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: Before breaking fast, Wangchuk seeks 'unequivocal assurance' that no young protester will face punitive, retaliatory legal action
- The Indian government faces protests at Jantar Mantar led by the Cockroach Janta Party demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET 'paper' leak issue.
- The protests have attracted large groups of people, including supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party, with the CJP leadership vowing that millions more will come to Delhi if the government doesn't agree to its demands.
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THE HINDU
Clash erupts between BJP & Cong workers in Hyderabad; Telangana BJP chief Ramchander Rao detained
- A clash erupted between BJP and Congress workers in Hyderabad on July 22, 2026, after Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao and party workers were taken into preventive custody by the police during a protest.
- Around 100 BJP workers were detained and several vehicles were damaged in the scuffles, according to reports from the scene.
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THE HINDU
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 3 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026
- The Lok Sabha is scheduled to take up the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, for consideration and passage on July 22, 2026.
- The Bill aims to raise the strength of judges in the Supreme Court from 34 to 38, with Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal set to move the legislation.
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THE HINDU
Pinarayi Vijayan condemns arrest of Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, says Centre ‘suppressing’ protest using force
- The Centre faces criticism from Kerala's Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan over the arrest of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, who was protesting against police action against student protesters.
- The criticism stems from the alleged use of force and police brutality against protesters, as described by Mr. Vijayan in a Facebook post, where he reports that a gang of thugs with lathis were attacking protesters alongside the police.
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THE HINDU
Rahul changed goalposts to end sit-in, says govt.; BJP terms protest at PM’s residence a ‘symbol of anarchy’
- The Union government has accused Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi of changing his demands during negotiations to end a sit-in protest over the NEET paper leak.
- The government claims that Rahul Gandhi initially agreed to suspend the protest but later also demanded the ouster of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, which was deemed unacceptable by the government.
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THE HINDU
Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs detained after taking paper leak protest to the PM’s doorstep
- Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi led a protest march to the Prime Minister's residence on July 21, 2026, demanding education reform and the resignation of the Prime Minister.
- Approximately 100 Congress MPs participated in the protest, raising four key demands, and were forcibly cleared by the Delhi police after a three-hour standoff.
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THE HINDU
Pellet guns, shock batons used against protesters in Delhi; police deny
- Security forces in Delhi have used pellet guns and shock batons against protesters during a march to Parliament, resulting in at least one confirmed case of pellet injuries.
- Eighty protesters were injured in the police action, with one of them, a 25-year-old man, suffering pellet gun injuries that are the first known instance of such use in Delhi.
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THE HINDU
Tunnel collapses in Sikkim’s Namchi; 8 workers killed, rescue ops under way
- The Indian government has initiated a rescue operation in Sikkim's Namchi district after a tunnel collapse resulted in the deaths of eight workers and trapped 19 others.
- The operation has been complicated by the presence of gas inside the tunnel, with rescue personnel experiencing dizziness and losing consciousness while attempting to reach the trapped workers, affecting 17 personnel.
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THE HINDU
Best performing students urged to become role models at Shining Stars award event
- The Andhra Pradesh State government has launched the Shining Stars Awards program to recognize and encourage students who excel in their examinations.
- Over 500 students received awards and certificates at the inaugural event of the program, with the State government allocating a budget to support the initiative.
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THE HINDU
Tamil Nadu Today: Supreme Court rejects DMK’s plea against TVK leaders over Karur stampede
- The Supreme Court rejected a plea by the DMK to restrain TVK leaders from making public statements linking the party with the Karur stampede.
- The court dismissed the plea, stating that an injunction on the TVK leaders' remarks may amount to an infringement on their free speech rights.
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THE HINDU
How will U.S. visa policy changes affect students, media professionals, and exchange visitors | Explained
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has introduced amended immigration rules for F, J, and I category visa holders citing national security risks.
- The new rules will limit the stay for PhD students to four years and introduce a fixed period of admission for non-immigrant students and exchange visitors, who will be allowed to stay for the length of their specific programs.
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THE HINDU
Amit Shah inspects indigenous border security technology in West Bengal
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah inspected indigenous border security technology in West Bengal to bolster border security and strengthen defense systems.
- Amit Shah's visit aims to review the operational preparedness of border security technologies, including Intruder Warning Systems and Radio-based Fence Intrusion Detection Systems, installed along the borders.
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THE HINDU
Maharaja’s College governing council members nominated
- The Kerala State government has nominated members to the governing council of Maharaja's College in Ernakulam, including a former judge and educationist, to oversee the college's administration.
- A total of 10 members, including the Principal and nominees from Mahatma Gandhi University, are expected to be part of the reconstituted governing council.
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THE HINDU
Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Wangchuk refuses medical intervention at hospital; Dipke holds indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar
- Sonam Wangchuk, a climate activist, has been hospitalized after 21 days of a hunger strike, with his supporter Abhijeet Dipke announcing an indefinite hunger strike in solidarity.
- The hunger strikes have sparked a high-profile protest with Abhijeet Dipke demonstrating at Jantar Mantar and Sonam Wangchuk at a hospital in New Delhi, with both events garnering significant media attention.
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THE HINDU
AAP slams Delhi Police for shifting Wangchuk to hospital, using force on protesters
- The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticized Delhi Police for shifting activist Sonam Wangchuk to a hospital from Jantar Mantar, alleging use of force against protesters.
- The AAP claimed that the police action was taken ahead of Wangchuk's proposed march to Parliament on July 20, with 21 days of indefinite hunger strike.
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THE HINDU
HC grants interim bail to Sub-Registrar Justin Manikandan Subramanian in the Palani math fraudulent land registration case
- The Madras High Court granted interim bail to Sub-Registrar Justin Manikandan Subramanian in the Palani math fraudulent land registration case until August 4.
- The court imposed conditions on the bail, requiring the petitioner to report daily to the CB-CID from July 27 to August 3, except Sundays, and cooperate in the investigation.
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THE HINDU
Govt. to launch bullet rail project with Indian train; Japan to provide next-gen Shinkansen series after 4 years
- The Indian government has announced plans to launch a bullet rail project in collaboration with Japan, utilizing the country's next-generation Shinkansen series.
- The project is expected to span over four years, during which Japan will provide the E10 series Shinkansen trains to India.
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THE HINDU
Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: Opposition support grows as Wangchuk’s hunger strike enters day 20
- The Delhi High Court has agreed to hear a public interest litigation against the alleged "intrusive" monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk's health during his indefinite hunger strike.
- The PIL aims to address concerns over Wangchuk's health and safety amid warnings from doctors that his prolonged fast has reached a critical stage.
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THE HINDU
Mandatory training for staff to make hospitals patient-friendly
- The Kerala Health Minister has made soft skills training mandatory for hospital employees, excluding doctors, to improve patient-friendliness and communication in public hospitals.
- The training program will cover over 1600 employees across various hospital types, with a focus on improving interactions with patients and the public.