UPSC Current Affairs — 29 July 2026
7 syllabus-tagged briefs · 5-question sprint · sources named on every item. How this brief is made →
CBI charges 13 in NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case
Why in news: CBI filed a charge sheet in the ongoing NEET-UG 2026 paper leak investigation amid nationwide student protests.
The CBI has filed a charge sheet against 13 accused persons in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. This action comes days after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25 following sustained agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party over examination integrity failures. The case reflects systemic vulnerabilities in conduct of high-stakes competitive examinations.
Parliament's new examination Bill targets systemic gaps
Why in news: Parliament debated a comprehensive examination Bill to combat paper leaks and malpractices in competitive exams.
Parliament has debated a new examination Bill designed to address systemic vulnerabilities in competitive examinations. The Bill compares with various state anti-cheating laws already in place and represents a legislative response to recurring examination malpractices that have compromised candidate trust.
PM-AJAY extended with increased financial allocation
Why in news: Government announced continuation of PM-AJAY scheme with enhanced budgetary allocation for 2026–31.
The government has proposed to continue the PM-AJAY scheme for the period 2026–31 with an increase in financial outlay. This represents continued commitment to the scheme's objectives across the extended budget cycle.
Supreme Court orders release of detained minor protesters
Why in news: The Supreme Court intervened to protect minors detained during student protests against exam leaks.
The Supreme Court ordered the immediate release of all detained protesters below 18 years of age and restrained police from taking coercive action against student protesters or publicly disclosing their identities. This reflects judicial safeguarding of fundamental rights and the special protection afforded to minors.
President Murmu inaugurates initiatives marking four-year tenure
Why in news: President Droupadi Murmu launched new initiatives on completing four years in office.
President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated several initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan to mark the completion of four years of her tenure as the 15th President of India.
Rupee normalizes from overvaluation; structural support building
Why in news: Analysis shows the Indian rupee is no longer in overvalued territory, signalling improved external stability.
The Indian rupee has corrected from overvaluation, a development that may strengthen India's external position and competitiveness. This normalization reflects underlying macroeconomic adjustments and currency market dynamics.
Coast Guard reforms advance gender equality in armed forces
Why in news: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled Coast Guard reforms to boost gender equality and welfare measures.
Rajnath Singh unveiled Coast Guard reforms aimed at enhancing gender equality within the force. The reforms also simplify the ex-gratia compensation process for families of personnel reported missing at sea while on duty, improving institutional welfare mechanisms.
Test yourself: today's 5-question sprint
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The CBI filed a charge sheet against 13 accused persons in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case (Brief 1).
- Undervalued against major currencies
- Overvalued
- Stable and fairly valued
- Volatile and unpredictable
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The analysis indicated that the rupee was previously in overvalued territory before correcting to normal levels (Brief 6).
- 2024-29
- 2025-30
- 2026-31
- 2027-32
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The government proposed to continue PM-AJAY for 2026–31 with enhanced budgetary allocation (Brief 3).
- Below 16 years
- Below 18 years
- Below 21 years
- No age restriction
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The Supreme Court ordered immediate release of all detained protesters below 18 years of age (Brief 4).
- Acquisition of new naval vessels
- Simplification of ex-gratia compensation process
- Expansion of maritime boundaries
- Merger with Navy
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The reforms included simplification of the ex-gratia compensation process for families of personnel reported missing at sea while on duty (Brief 7).
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