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Constitutional Provisions: Union and Citizenship

• Article 1: States that there are 28 states and 8 Union Territories (UTs).
• Article 2: Deals with the admission or establishment of new states. Sikkim was added via the 36th Constitutional Amendment.
• Article 3: Empowers Parliament to change the name or boundaries of states, merge two states into one, or create a new state from an existing one. Examples include the renaming of Kerala to "Keralam" and the formation of Telangana.
• Article 9: If a person acquires citizenship of another country, their Indian citizenship is automatically terminated.
• Article 11: Grants Parliament the power to legislate on matters related to citizenship.

Fundamental Rights: Right to Equality and Freedom

• Article 13: Empowers the Supreme Court to perform "judicial review" and strike down any law made by Parliament that is inconsistent with Fundamental Rights.
• Article 14: Guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of laws.
• Article 15(1): Prohibits the state from discriminating against any citizen on the grounds of religion, race, caste, sex, or place of birth.
• Article 15(6): Provides 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), introduced via the 103rd Constitutional Amendment.
• Article 16: Deals with equality of opportunity in public employment and includes the 10% EWS reservation.
• Article 17: Abolishes "untouchability."
• Article 18: Abolishes titles, with exceptions for military and academic distinctions.
• Article 19: Guarantees freedom of speech and expression.
  • 19(1)(a): Freedom of speech and expression, including the right to speak and the right to remain silent.
  • 19(1)(b): Right to assemble peacefully and without arms.
  • 19(1)(c): Right to form associations/unions.
  • 19(1)(d): Right to move freely throughout India.
  • 19(1)(e): Right to reside in any part of India.
  • 19(1)(f): Right to property (repealed by the 44th Constitutional Amendment, 1978).
  • 19(1)(g): Right to practice any profession or occupation.
• Article 20: Protects against double jeopardy (being punished twice for the same offense) and prohibits compelling a person to be a witness against themselves.
• Article 21: Guarantees the right to life and personal liberty. Notable judicial interpretations include the right to travel abroad (Maneka Gandhi case), the right to privacy (Puttaswamy case), and the decriminalization of consensual same-sex relations (Navtej Singh Johar case).
• Article 21A: Right to education, added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment (2002).
• Article 22: Provides protection against arrest and detention.
• Article 23: Prohibits human trafficking and forced labor (begar).
• Article 24: Prohibits the employment of children in factories.

Religious and Cultural Rights

• Article 25: Freedom of conscience and free profession, practice, and propagation of religion. Conversion is not an offense, but forced conversion is.
• Article 26: Freedom to manage religious affairs.
• Article 27: Prohibits taxes for the promotion of any particular religion.
• Article 28: Regulates religious instruction or worship in educational institutions.
• Article 29: Protects the interests of minorities, including their language, script, and culture.
• Article 30: Grants minorities the right to establish and administer educational institutions.

Constitutional Remedies

• Article 32: Right to constitutional remedies. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar called this the "soul of the Constitution." The Supreme Court can issue five types of writs: Habeas Corpus, Mandamus, Quo Warranto, Certiorari, and Prohibition.

Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSP)

• Article 37: States that if DPSP is violated, one cannot go to court.
• Article 38: Promotes the welfare of the people by securing a social order.
• Article 39(a): Ensures that men and women have the right to an adequate means of livelihood.
• Article 39(d): Equal pay for equal work for both men and women.
• Article 39A: Free legal aid (added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment). This led to the establishment of NALSA (National Legal Services Authority) in 1995.
• Article 40: Organization of village panchayats.
• Article 41: Right to work, education, and public assistance.
• Article 42: Provision for maternity relief.
• Article 43: Management of industries.
• Article 43B: Promotion of cooperative societies (added by the 97th Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 44: Uniform Civil Code. States that have passed/brought bills include Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam.
• Article 48: Organization of agriculture and animal husbandry.
• Article 48A: Protection of the environment (added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 49: Protection of monuments and places of national importance.
• Article 50: Separation of the judiciary from the executive.
• Article 51: Promotion of international peace.

Fundamental Duties

• Article 51A: Fundamental duties, added by the 42nd Constitutional Amendment on the recommendation of the Sardar Swaran Singh Committee. Originally 10 duties; the 11th duty (education for children aged 6-14) was added by the 86th Constitutional Amendment (2002).

The President and Vice President

• Article 52: There shall be a President of India.
• Article 53: Executive power of the Union.
• Article 54: Election of the President (by elected MPs and MLAs).
• Article 55: Manner of election (indirect election via single transferable vote system).
• Article 67: Term of office of the Vice President.
• Article 57: Eligibility for re-election.
• Article 58: Qualifications (minimum age 35 years for President, Vice President, and Governor).
• Article 59: Conditions of office.
• Article 60: Oath of office.
• Article 61: Impeachment of the President.
• Article 63: There shall be a Vice President of India.
• Article 64: Vice President shall be the ex-officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha.
• Article 66: Election of the Vice President by Parliament.
• Article 69: Oath of the Vice President.
• Article 71: Supreme Court decides disputes regarding the election of the President or Vice President.
• Article 72: Pardoning power of the President (includes court-martial and death sentences).

Union Executive and Legislature

• Article 74: Council of Ministers to aid and advise the President, headed by the Prime Minister.
• Article 75(2): Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.
• Article 75(3): Council of Ministers is collectively responsible to the Lok Sabha.
• Article 76: Attorney General of India (can participate and speak in meetings but cannot vote).
• Article 77: Conduct of business of the Government of India.
• Article 79: Constitution of Parliament.
• Article 108: Joint sitting of Parliament (summoned by the President, presided over by the Speaker; if absent, the Deputy Speaker or Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha presides; the Vice President does not preside).
• Article 93: Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
• Article 82: Delimitation Commission.
• Article 85: Sessions of Parliament, prorogation, and dissolution by the President.
• Article 105: Powers and privileges of MPs.
• Article 109: Special procedure for Money Bills.

Age Requirements for Various Offices

• 35 years: President, Vice President, Governor.
• 30 years: Rajya Sabha MP, Legislative Council (MLC) member.
• 25 years: Lok Sabha MP, Legislative Assembly (MLA) member, Prime Minister, Chief Minister.
• 21 years: Local government elections.
• 18 years: Voting age (61st Constitutional Amendment).

Constitutional Articles: Legislative and Executive Provisions

• Article 110: Definition of Money Bill.
• Article 112: Annual Financial Statement (Budget).
• Article 115: Grants.
• Article 123: Ordinance-making power of the President (minimum duration of 6 weeks, maximum of 7.5 months).
• Article 124: Establishment of the Supreme Court (initially 1+7 judges, now 1+33).
• Article 129: Supreme Court is a Court of Record.
• Article 131: Original jurisdiction of the Supreme Court.
• Article 142: Complete justice.
• Article 143: Power of the President to consult the Supreme Court.
• Article 148: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).
• Article 153: Governors of states.
• Article 155: Appointment of Governor by the President.
• Article 156: Term of office of the Governor.
• Article 161: Pardoning power of the Governor.
• Article 163: Council of Ministers to aid and advise the Governor.
• Article 165: Advocate General of the State.
• Article 167: Duties of the Chief Minister regarding furnishing information to the Governor.
• Article 168: Constitution of Legislatures in states.
• Article 169: Abolition or creation of Legislative Councils.
• Article 170: Composition of Legislative Assemblies.
• Article 171: Composition of Legislative Councils.
• Article 176: Special address by the Governor.
• Article 200: Assent to bills by the Governor.
• Article 201: Bills reserved for consideration by the President.
• Article 213: Ordinance-making power of the Governor during the recess of the state legislature.
• Article 214: High Courts for states (currently 25 High Courts; the latest is Amravati).
• Article 215: High Court to be a Court of Record.
• Article 226: Power of High Courts to issue writs.
• Article 231: Establishment of a common High Court for two or more states.
• Article 239: Administration of Union Territories.
• Article 239AA: Provisions regarding Delhi.
• Article 241: High Courts for Union Territories (e.g., Delhi High Court, Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court).
• Article 243: Definition of Gram Panchayat.
• Article 243G: Powers of Panchayats.
• Article 243I: State Finance Commission for Panchayats.
• Article 243Y: Finance Commission for Municipalities.
• Article 243K: State Election Commission for Panchayats.
• Article 243ZA: State Election Commission for Municipalities.
• Article 243ZD: District Planning Committee.
• Article 243ZE: Metropolitan Planning Committee.
• Article 249: Power of Parliament to legislate on state list subjects (requires Rajya Sabha special majority).
• Article 262: Adjudication of disputes relating to inter-state rivers.
• Article 263: Inter-state Council.
• Article 266: Consolidated Fund of India and states.
• Article 267: Contingency Fund of India (at the disposal of the President).
• Article 279A: GST Council.
• Article 280: Finance Commission (First Finance Commission chaired by K.C. Neogy).
• Article 300: Right to property.
• Article 312: All India Services (IAS, IPS, IFS).
• Article 315: UPSC and State Public Service Commissions.
• Article 323: Reports of Public Service Commissions.
• Article 324: Election Commission of India.
• Article 326: Adult suffrage.
• Article 330: Reservation for SC/ST in Lok Sabha.
• Article 331: Representation of Anglo-Indians in Lok Sabha (terminated).
• Article 332: Reservation for SC/ST in Legislative Assemblies.
• Article 333: Representation of Anglo-Indians in Legislative Assemblies (terminated via 104th Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 338: National Commission for Scheduled Castes.
• Article 338A: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (89th Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 338B: National Commission for Backward Classes (102nd Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 344: Commission for official languages.
• Article 350A: Instruction in mother tongue at the primary stage.
• Article 352: Proclamation of Emergency (requires written cabinet approval; 44th Constitutional Amendment).
• Article 356: President's Rule due to failure of constitutional machinery in states.
• Article 360: Financial Emergency.
• Article 370: Special provisions for Jammu and Kashmir.
• Article 371A-J: Special provisions for various states (371A: Nagaland, 371B: Assam, 371C: Manipur, 371D: Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, 371E: Central University, 371F: Sikkim, 371G: Mizoram, 371H: Arunachal Pradesh, 371I: Goa, 371J: Karnataka).
• Article 393: Short title (Constitution of India).
• Article 394: Commencement of 16 articles on 26 November 1949.
• Article 395: Repeal of the 1935 Act and 1947 Act.

Legislative Councils: States with Representation

• States mentioned: Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and Karnataka.

Hydrogen Train

• India's first hydrogen train under the "Hydrogen for Heritage" project.
• Launch Details: The project involves the launch of India's first hydrogen train, with the inauguration scheduled for July 17 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Haryana.
• Route: The train will operate between Jind and Sonipat, Haryana, covering a distance of 89 km with 12 stations in between.
  • The train uses hydrogen fuel cells instead of diesel or electricity.
  • The fuel cells generate energy through a reaction between air and oxygen.
  • The only byproduct (waste) of this process is water (water vapor), making the train pollution-free (green emission).
  • The train consists of 10 coaches: 8 passenger coaches and 2 driving coaches.
  • It has a power generation capacity of 2400 kilowatts.
  • The passenger capacity is 2600.
• Global Context: India is joining a group of countries that already operate hydrogen trains, including Japan, South Korea, the USA, and Canada.
• Target: The project aligns with India's target of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
• World's First Hydrogen Train: The first hydrogen train in the world was started in Germany and was named "Coradia iLint".

Supreme Court/Education

• Suggestion to CBSE to introduce a third language from the 5th or 6th grade.

Odisha

• Commencement of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra.

Government Schemes

• Cabinet approval for an MPMS scheme worth 62,500 crore.

Indian Navy

• Hosting "Operation Southern Readiness 262" in Kochi; induction of ASW SWC warship 'Malvan'.

BIMSTEC

• 5th meeting of National Security Chiefs held in New Delhi.

Appointments

• Devjit Saikia appointed Chairman of the ICC Governance Review Committee; Koresky appointed as the new Prime Minister of Ukraine.

Policy

• Cabinet approval for the new National Urea Investment Policy 2026.

Sports

• Argentina entered the FIFA World Cup final for the second consecutive time.
• World Number One Boxer: Jasmine Lamboria is the first Indian woman to become the world number one boxer in the 57 kg category.
• Norway Chess Title: Won by R. Praggnanandhaa.
• Book "The Second Orbit": Authored by/related to Shubhanshu Shukla.
• Hockey Men's Under-18 Asia Cup 2026: Won by India.
• CPA India Region Zone II Conference: Inaugurated by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla in Chandigarh.
• French Open 2026 (Men's Singles): Won by Alexander Zverev.
• French Open 2026 (Women's Singles): Won by Mirra Andreeva (from Russia).

New Education Policy (NEP) 2020

• Implementation Date: The policy was implemented on July 29, 2020.
• Committee: The policy was formulated based on the recommendations of the Kasturirangan Committee.
• Language Instruction: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) is initiating a three-language system starting from the 9th grade.
• Supreme Court Observation: The Supreme Court has suggested that CBSE should introduce the third language from the 5th or 6th grade instead of the 9th grade, arguing that starting in the 9th grade would be merely a formality.
  • The policy proposes a three-language system starting from the 9th grade.
  • The Supreme Court has advised that the third language (which may be a foreign language or English) should be introduced from the 5th or 6th grade instead of the 9th grade.
  • The Court observed that introducing it in the 9th grade would be a mere formality and would only increase mental stress for students, as they would focus on achieving high percentages in the 10th grade rather than learning the language.
  • The first education policy in India was introduced in 1968.
  • The second education policy was introduced in 1986.
  • Education was originally a subject under the State List when the Constitution was drafted.
  • It is currently a subject under the Concurrent List.
  • The transfer of education from the State List to the Concurrent List was enacted via the 42nd Constitutional Amendment Act of 1976.
  • This amendment transferred five subjects from the State List to the Concurrent List: Education, Forests, Wildlife, Weights and Measures, and Administration of Justice.

Sky-Cast System

• India's first sky-cast system has been started at the Delhi Airport.

IPL 2026

• The runner-up of IPL 2026 is Gujarat, and the winner is RCB.

Karnataka Leadership

• D.K. Shivakumar has been appointed as the Chief Minister of Karnataka.

Blue Bond

• The Sagar Mala Development Corporation (Sagar Mala Vitta Nigam) has announced the issuance of the country's first blue bond.

Supreme Court Structure

• The Supreme Court's structure has evolved from an initial composition of 1+7 (one Chief Justice and seven other judges) to the current structure of 1+37 (one Chief Justice and 37 other judges).

Hong Kong Asian Under-20 Athletics Championships

• India secured the second position in the points table.

Badminton Open

• The pair of Satwik and Chirag won the title after a long gap in Singapore.

Logistic Port Performance Index

• Dry Bulk Category: Paradip Port (Odisha) achieved the top position.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Performance

• India has achieved the fourth position in global AI performance.

Jagannath Rath Yatra

• Location: The festival is primarily held in Puri, Odisha.
• Date: The 2024 Rath Yatra commenced on July 16.
• Duration: The festival lasts for 9 days.
• Timing: The start date is not fixed by the Gregorian calendar; it begins on the Dwitiya (second day) of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha.
• Chariots: There are three chariots involved in the procession:
  • Nandighosa: The chariot of Lord Jagannath (the largest chariot).
  • Taladhwaja: The chariot of Lord Balabhadra (brother of Lord Jagannath).
  • Darpadalan: The chariot of Devi Subhadra (sister of Lord Jagannath).
  • Chhera Pahanra: A ritual performed before the end of the journey at the Shri Gundicha Temple, where the path is cleaned using a golden broom.
  • Stay: The deities stay at the Shri Gundicha Temple for 9 days.
  • Chhera Pahanra: A ritual involving the cleaning of the path with a golden broom.
  • Bahuda Yatra: The term used for the return journey of the deities.

World Table Tennis (Koshabo)

• Achievement: The youngest Indian female player to win the Senior Singles title is Divyanshi.

BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Meeting

• Location: The meeting was held in Puri, Odisha.

International Cricket Council (ICC) Membership

• Suspension: The ICC has suspended the membership of the Canadian cricket association due to governance-related violations.
• Note: The transcript distinguishes this from FIFA, which suspended Nepal's membership.

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) R&D Facility

• Facility: The company launched its first fragrance R&D facility in India.
• Location: The facility is located in Mumbai.

Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS)

• Approval: The Union Cabinet approved the scheme on July 15.
• Budget: An allocation of ₹62,500 crore has been approved for the scheme.
  • To increase mobile phone production within India.
  • To strengthen the supply chain.
  • To facilitate the creation of global-level brands (e.g., Samsung, Apple).
  • To boost exports and increase foreign exchange reserves.
• Incentives: The incentive for mobile manufacturing companies will be increased from 2.5% to 5%.
• Timeline: The scheme is set for a 5-year duration, starting from the 2026-27 period and continuing until 2030-31.
• Export Status: Mobile phones were the highest exported product from India in 2025.

Rudram-II Missile

• Type: Air-to-surface missile.

Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

• Appointment: Lokhande Prashant Sitaram has been appointed as the new Chairperson.

Muga Silk

• Mission: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched a Muga Silk mission in Assam.

New Lizard Species

• Discovery: A new species of lizard named Mesolina Vishnoi was found in Rajasthan.

Operation Southern Readiness 2026

• Collaboration: Conducted jointly by the Indian Navy and the Combined Task Force (CTF 154).
• Duration: 4 days (scheduled from July 20 to July 23).
• Host Location: Kochi, Kerala.
• Nature: It is a maritime training/prashikshan program.
• Organizer: Indian Navy.
• Combined Task Force (CTF 154) Headquarters: Manama, Bahrain.

Microsoft Quantum Chip

• Development: Microsoft launched the "Majorana 2" quantum chip.

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

• 81st Session: Bangladesh has been appointed as the President.

All-India Index of Industrial Production (IIP)

• Base Year: The new base year for the index is 2022-23.

Denmark Leadership

• Prime Minister: Mette Frederiksen has been appointed as the Prime Minister of Denmark for the third consecutive time.

INS Malvan (Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft)

• Classification: It is an Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC).
• Function: Designed to destroy enemy submarines in shallow/uthle water.
• Construction: Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi.
• Naming: Named after Malvan city in Maharashtra, which was a city of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
• Context: This is the second ship of its kind to be inducted into the Indian Navy. The first ship of this class was INS Mahe.
• Historical Note: A previous ship named INS Malvan was retired in 2023, and the name has been reused for this new vessel.

Subhash C. Kashyap

• Background: A constitutional expert.
• Role: Served as a member of the "One Nation, One Election" committee.
• Status: Passed away at the age of 97.

Ramsar Sites

• 100th Site: Surhatal, located in Uttar Pradesh, has been declared as the 100th Ramsar site in India.

Princess of Asturias Award

• Recipient: Lionel Messi is the first footballer to win this award.

Book: "One Audit Matter"

• Author: Vinod Rai (former Comptroller and Auditor General of India).
• Release: The book was unveiled by Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan.

BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs Meeting

• Event: The 5th meeting of BIMSTEC national security chiefs/heads.

5th BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs Meeting

• Event: The 5th meeting of BIMSTEC National Security Chiefs/Heads.
• Host Location: New Delhi.
• Chairperson: Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor of India.
• Objective: Discussion on emerging security challenges, including:
  • Cybercrime.
  • Terrorism.
  • Disaster management.
  • General threats to security.
  • Name Origin: Originally named based on the member countries (B-Bangladesh, I-India, M-Myanmar, S-Sri Lanka, T-Thailand).
  • Expansion: Later, Nepal and Bhutan joined, leading to a name change based on its objectives: "Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation."
  • Establishment: 1997.
  • Headquarters: Dhaka.
  • Member Countries: 7 (Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Nepal, and Bhutan).

ICC Governance Review Committee

• New Committee: ICC has formed a "New Governance Review Committee."
• Chairperson: Devjit Saikia (also identified as the Secretary of BCCI).
• Meeting Location: Edinburgh, Scotland.
• Additional Role: Devjit Saikia has also been appointed as a member of the "ICC Franchise Leagues Committee."
• ICC Franchise Leagues Committee Head: Tamim Iqbal.
• ICC Headquarters: Dubai, UAE.
• Recent Action: ICC has suspended Canada.

Judiciary

• Supreme Court Appointment: Venkita Mohan is the second woman lawyer to be directly promoted as a judge to the Supreme Court.

National Urea Investment Policy (NUIP) 2026

• Status: The policy has been approved by the Cabinet.
• Approval Date: The Cabinet meeting took place on July 15.
• Approval: The policy was approved by the Cabinet in a meeting held on July 15.
• Objective: To encourage investment in the urea sector and increase urea production capacity.
  • Return on Equity (RoE): A range of 12% (minimum) to 16% (maximum) has been set for return on equity for investors.
  • Policy Replacement: This policy replaces the 2012 National Urea Investment Policy (NUIP).
• Goals: The policy aims to increase savings, reduce imports, and enhance transparency in the sector.

South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Women's Championship 2026

• Winner: India won the title.

Wildlife Crime Management System

• System Name: HAWK (India's first integrated wildlife crime management system).
• State of Launch: Kerala.

NVIDIA RTX Chip

• Product: RTX iSpark chip.
• Company: NVIDIA.

BRICS Agriculture Conference

• Location: Indore.

Ukraine Leadership

• New Prime Minister: Serhiy Koresky (appointed to replace Yulia Svyrydenko).
• President: Zelensky.
• River: Kyiv is situated on the Dnieper River.
• Currency: Hryvnia.

Operation Nasr

• Country of Origin: Iran.

Model Border Village

• Project: India's first model border village.
• Location: Ladakh.

Artemis III Mission

• Objective: To transport humans to the moon.
• Country: USA.

World Yogasana Championship

• Medal Tally: India secured the top position.
• Venue: Ahmedabad.

FIFA World Cup 2026

• Finalists: Argentina and Spain.
• Status: Argentina reached the final for the second consecutive time.
• Final Match Date: July 20.

12th BRICS Labour Ministers' Meeting

• Location: Hyderabad.

Voice of Justice

• Initiator: C.P. Radhakrishnan.

Service Production Index

• Issuing Authority: MoSPI (Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation).

Divya Kala Mela

• Target Audience: Divyangjan (Persons with Disabilities).

Varanasi Elevated Corridor

• Budget Allocation: ₹22,560 crore.

Space Exploration Gallery

• Location: Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.

Geographical Indication (GI) Tagged Products

• Items: Unjha Jeera (Cumin) and Saunf (Fennel).
• State of Origin: Gujarat.

Nalam TN Scheme

• State of Implementation: Tamil Nadu.

Soshitam 26

• Inauguration: President Droupadi Murmu.
• Location: Delhi.

Semicon 2.0

• Objective: Government of India initiative for semiconductor development.

International Labour Organization (ILO)

• Global Treaty: First global treaty to set labour standards for gig workers.