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First Five-Year Plan (1951–1956)

• Duration: Started on April 1, 1951, and continued until 1956.
• Model: Based on the Harad-Domar model.
• Drafting: The draft was prepared by K.N. Raj.
• Focus: Agriculture.
• Performance: The target growth rate was 2.1%, and the achieved growth rate was 3.6%.

Second Five-Year Plan (1956–1961)

• Duration: 1956–1961.
• Model: Based on the Mahalanobis model.
• Focus: Industries, specifically heavy industries.
• Industrial Development: Establishment of iron and steel plants:
  • Bhilai: Located in Chhattisgarh.
  • Rourkela: Located in Odisha.
  • Durgapur: Located in West Bengal.
• Performance: The target growth rate was 4.5%, and the achieved growth rate was 4.27%.

Third Five-Year Plan (1961–1966)

• Duration: 1961–1966.
• Model: Based on the Sukhamoy Chakravarty model.
• Focus: Both agriculture and industry.
• Challenges: The plan failed to meet its targets due to the 1962 China war and the 1965 India-Pakistan war.
  • Death of Lal Bahadur Shastri.
  • The slogan "Jai Jawan, Jai Kisan" was given.
  • Establishment of the Food Corporation of India in 1965.

Plan Holiday (1966–1969)

• Duration: Three years (1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69).
• Nature: One-year plans were implemented during this period.
• Green Revolution: Initiated during this time to achieve self-reliance in food grains.
• Duration: 1990–1992.
• Economic Context: During this period, India faced a foreign exchange reserve crisis, resulting in a lack of foreign currency to purchase goods.
• New Economic Policy (1991): Under Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, the LPG (Liberalization, Privatization, and Globalization) model was adopted.

Fourth Five-Year Plan (1969–1974)

• Duration: 1969–1974.
• Model: Based on the Ashok Rudra model; the draft was prepared by D.R. Gadgil.
• Objective: Development with stability.
• Performance: The target growth rate was 5.5% to 5.7%, and the achieved growth rate was 3.3%.
  • 1971: India-Pakistan war.
  • 1974: First nuclear test (Operation Smiling Buddha) conducted at Pokhran.
  • 1969: Nationalization of 14 banks.

Fifth Five-Year Plan (1974–1978)

• Duration: 1974–1978 (ended one year early).
• Status: The only plan in India to end before its scheduled time.
• Model: D.P. Dhar model.
• Target: Poverty alleviation (Garibi Unmulan).
• Performance: The target growth rate was 4.4%, and the achieved growth rate was 4.8%.

Rolling Plan (1978–1980)

• Duration: 1978–1979 and 1979–1980.
• Global Origin: The concept was introduced by Gunnar Myrdal (author of the book Asian Drama).
• Implementation in India: Implemented by Lakdawala (who also headed the committee on poverty).

Sixth Five-Year Plan (1980–1985)

• Duration: 1980–1985.
• Model: Input-Output model (Aagat-Nirgat model).
• Objectives: Employment creation and poverty alleviation.
• Establishment of NABARD: The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was established in 1982.
• Bank Nationalization: Six additional banks were nationalized in 1980 (following the earlier nationalization of 14 banks).
  • Death of Indira Gandhi.
  • Operation Blue Star was conducted.
  • Operation Meghdoot was carried out, through which India took control of the Siachen region.

Seventh Five-Year Plan (1985–1990)

• Duration: 1985–1990.
• Objective: Modernization along with social justice.
• Slogan: "Roti, Rozi aur Utpadakta" (Food, Work, and Productivity), also referred to as "Bhojan, Kaam aur Utpadakta."
• Performance: The target growth rate was 5%, and the achieved growth rate was 6%.
• Establishment of SEBI: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) was established in 1988.

Eighth Five-Year Plan (1992–1997)

• Duration: 1992–1997.
• Model: John W. Miller model.
• Focus: Human resource development.
• Context: This plan was influenced by the Human Development Index (HDI) concept introduced in 1990–91 by Mahbub ul Haq and Amartya Sen, and brought forward by the UNDP.
• Constitutional Amendments: The 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendment Acts (1992) regarding Panchayati Raj and Municipal Corporations were enacted during this plan.
• WTO: The World Trade Organization (WTO) was established on January 1, 1995, during this period.

Ninth Five-Year Plan (1997–2002)

• Duration: 1997–2002.
• Objective: Economic growth with social justice and equality.
• Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana: Launched on December 25, 2000, to connect village roads to districts.
• Key Event: The Kargil War occurred during this period.

Tenth Five-Year Plan (2002–2007)

• Duration: 2002–2007.
• Model: Input-Output model.
• Objective: Development with social justice and equality.
• Performance: Achieved a growth rate of 7.6%, which was the highest recorded up to that point in the plans discussed.
• NREGA: The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was enacted in 2005, and it was implemented across India on February 2, 2006.

Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2007–2012)

• Duration: 2007–2012.
• Objective: Rapid and inclusive development.
• Performance: The target growth rate was 9%, later revised to 8.1%; the achieved growth rate was 8%, which is the highest among all plans.
• Right to Education (RTE) Act: The RTE Act 2009 was enacted and implemented from April 1, 2010.

Twelfth Five-Year Plan (2012–2017)

• Duration: 2012–2017.
• Status: This was the final Five-Year Plan.
• Objective: Rapid, sustainable, and inclusive development.
• Performance: The target growth rate was 8% (initially 9%, then 8.2%), and the achieved growth rate was between 6.7% and 6.9%.
• Agriculture Target: The growth target for the agriculture sector was 4%.
• Population Target: The target for the fertility rate (replacement rate) was 2.1% (the "Hum Do Hamare Do" concept).

Operation Jal Rahat

• Objective: To assist in flood relief and rescue operations.
• Context: The Indian Army initiated this operation due to recurring floods in Assam during the monsoon season.
• Location: Assam, specifically the districts of Sivasagar and Charaideo, which are the most affected areas.

Space Startup: HEX20

• Origin: Kerala, India.
• Achievement: Launched its second satellite, named "KOYO" (Kinetic Optical or Observer), using the SpaceX Transporter-17 mission.
• Launch Details: The launch took place from California, USA.
• Satellite Specifications: The KOYO satellite contains 81 payloads.

International and National Events (July 2026)

• FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain won the 23rd FIFA World Cup 2026 title by defeating Argentina 1-0.
• Geothermal Energy: India's first two geothermal wells have been initiated in the Puga Valley of Ladakh.
• Asian U23 Athletics Championship 2026: India secured fourth place with three gold medals.
• Uzbekistan International Chemistry Olympiad: India won four gold medals.
• International Chess Day: Observed on July 20.
• Business Approval System: Chhattisgarh became the first Indian state to implement a risk-based business approval system.
• Obituary: Sir Garfield, a cricketer from the West Indies, passed away at the age of 89.
• NABARD Initiative: Launched the "Gramodyam" program to promote rural entrepreneurship.
• Space Research: Indian analog astronaut Captain Aman Johari conducted micro-gravity space research on crops in Maharashtra.

Unicorn Status

• "Sarvam AI" became India's 130th unicorn. It launched the "Vikram LLM" (Large Language Model).

Expert Committee

• The NBA reconstituted the Agro-biodiversity Expert Committee under the chairmanship of Dr. P.L. Gautam.

Priyadarshini Scheme

• Kerala launched the "Priyadarshini" scheme, which provides free bus travel for women and transgender individuals.

Kerala State Initiatives

*   Introduced a separate budget for the elderly.
*   Established a separate department for Artificial Intelligence (AI).

International Operations (Reference)

• Operation Absolute Resolve: Conducted by the USA in Venezuela.
• Operation Sagar Bandhu: Conducted by India in Sri Lanka for relief work following a cyclone.
• Operation Brahma: Conducted in Myanmar for earthquake relief.
• Operation Amastad: Recently initiated in Venezuela.
• Operation Nasr: Conducted by Iran.
• Operation Lanas Royer: Conducted by Israel.

KOYO Satellite

• Full Form: Kinetic Optical or Observer.
• Payload Capacity: Contains 81 payloads.
• Launch Mission: SpaceX Transporter-17.
• Context: It is the second satellite launched by the Kerala-based space startup HEX20.

Kerala State Nomenclature and Governance

• Name Change: The state's name has been changed from Kerala to Keralam.
• Constitutional Provision: The change was made under Article 3 of the Constitution, which grants the power to the Parliament.
• Chief Minister: V.D. Satheesan is the Chief Minister of Keralam.

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

• Observance Date: June 17.

New Member

• Uzbekistan has joined as the 10th member.

Significance

• It is the first Central Asian country to join the NDB.

Establishment

• The bank was established via the Fortaleza Declaration.

Naming

• The name of the bank was proposed by the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi.

International Agreements and Research

• USA-Iran Agreement: The agreement was signed in Switzerland.
• Solar Research: India and Japan conducted a study on the Sun's magnetic field using the GRAPES-3 muon telescope.
• Telescope Location: The GRAPES-3 telescope is located in Tamil Nadu.

Geothermal Energy in India

• Initiative: Two geothermal wells have been initiated in the Puga Valley of Ladakh.
• Energy Potential: The wells are expected to generate 1 megawatt of geothermal energy.
• Location Details: The wells are situated at an altitude of 14,000 meters.
• Other Sites: Manikaran in Himachal Pradesh is another location for geothermal energy.
• Characteristics: Geothermal energy is clean, pollution-free, and found in regions with tectonic activity or young fold mountains (such as the Himalayas).
• Policy: The National Geothermal Energy Policy was introduced in September 2025 by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy.
• Objective: To support India's target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2070.
• Inauguration: The wells were inaugurated by the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, Vinay Kumar Saxena.

Ladakh Union Territory

• Establishment Date: October 31, 2019.
• Administrative Structure: It has seven districts.
• Capital: Leh.

International Meetings and Appointments

• World Pharmacopoeia Meeting: The 16th international meeting was held in Brazil.
• Indian Navy: Retired the Sea King Mk 42B fleet helicopter from Mumbai after 36 years of service.
• Mombasa Declaration: Focused on curbing illegal fishing.
• International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea: Vimal N. Patel has been appointed as a judge.

Asian U23 Athletics Championship

• Edition: This is the first edition of the championship.
• Top Performer: China (Host), with a total of 52 medals.
• Host City: Ordos.
  • Total Medals: 16.
  • Breakdown: 3 Gold, 4 Silver, 9 Bronze.
  • Rank: 4th.

Women's T20 Deaf Series

• Event: First edition of the Women's T20 Deaf Series.
• Participants: India vs. Sri Lanka.
• Winner: India.
• Definition: "Deaf" refers to individuals who cannot hear (also referred to as badhir).

UAE Social Media Restrictions

• Policy: First Arab country to ban social media usage for children under 15 years of age.

Exercise Khan Quest

• Participants: India and Mongolia.

Nomadic Elephant Exercise

• Participants: India and Mongolia.

Kadian-Beas Railway Line Project

• Location: Punjab.

Project

• Establishment of four "Namo cities" in the National Capital Region (NCR).

International Chemistry Olympiad (58th Edition)

• Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
  • Total Medals: 4 Gold.
  • Rank: Joint first place.
  • Participating Countries: 93.
• Gold Medalists: Harshita, Devadatt Banerjee, Kabir, and Sandeep.

International Biology Olympiad (37th Edition)

• Location: Lithuania.
  • Total Medals: 1 Gold, 3 Silver.
  • Gold Medalist: Bhavya.

QS World University Rankings 2027

• Top Indian Institution: IIT Delhi.

Snow Leopard Conservation Society

• Purpose: Conservation of snow leopards.
• Location of Launch: Ladakh.

Financial Action Task Force (FATF)

• Appointment: Vivek Agarwal appointed as Vice President.
• Significance: First Indian to be appointed as Vice President of FATF.

International Chess Day

• Historical Context: Commemorates the founding of FIDE on July 20, 1924.
• Theme (2026): "Celebrate, Create and Make a Difference."
• FIDE Leadership: Viswanathan Anand is the current Vice President of FIDE (the global governing body for chess).
• Historical Context: Commemorates the founding of FIDE (the global governing body for chess) on July 20, 1924.
• Leadership: Viswanathan Anand, India's first Grandmaster, is the current Vice President of FIDE.

International Moon Day (Lunar Day)

• Historical Significance: Commemorates the Apollo 11 mission on July 20, 1969, when humans first landed on the moon.
  • Astronauts who landed on the moon: Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.
  • Third crew member: Michael Collins (remained in the vehicle and did not land on the moon).

Indian Space Missions (Moon)

• Chandrayaan-1: Launched in 2008; an orbital mission that orbited the moon and returned.
• Chandrayaan-2: Launched but ultimately failed due to a crash landing.
  • Launch Date: July 14, 2023.
  • Landing Date: August 23, 2023.
  • Landing Site Name: Shiv Shakti Point.
  • Significance: First country to achieve a soft landing on the moon's South Pole.
  • Launch Vehicle: LVM3-M4 rocket.

Nelson Mandela International Day

• Date: July 18.
• Significance: Honors Nelson Mandela, who opposed the policy of apartheid.
  • He was the first black President of South Africa.
  • He is a recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.
  • Author of the book: A Long Walk to Freedom.

Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business Act 2026

• Legislation: The state passed the "Ease of Doing Business Act 2026" in the Legislative Assembly.
• Objective: To promote investment and build trust among entrepreneurs.
• Target Beneficiaries: Over 15 lakh MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises).
  • The state is the first to implement this system.
  • Businesses are divided into two categories: High Risk and Low Risk.
  • Low Risk: Entrepreneurs receive self-certification to operate.
  • High Risk: Requires an inspection before the establishment of the industry.
  • Process: The system involves assessing the risk level first, followed by business approval.
• Leadership: Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh is Vishnu Deo Sai.

Additional Events and Reports

• World Economic Forum (WEF) Energy Transition Index: India holds the 70th rank.
• Wolf Prize in Physics: A physicist of Indian origin won this award.
• Naval Projects: PM Modi launched the Duna Giri and Sanshodhak (vessels) in Kolkata.
• FAO Report (SOFIA): India holds the second position in the production of aquatic organisms.
• Coal-to-Ammonia Nitrate Project: India's first commercial-scale project foundation stone was laid in Odisha.
• Khelo India Tribal Games: Held in Chhattisgarh; the mascot was Morveer, and Karnataka topped the event.

Abhigyan App

• Purpose: Designed to assist in the immediate apprehension of criminals using fingerprint technology.
• Launching Authority: Ministry of Home Affairs.

International Yoga Day (June 21)

• Theme: "Yoga for Healthy Aging" (Swasth Budhape ke liye Yoga).

Sir Garfield Sobers

• Background: A legendary all-rounder from the West Indies.
  • Career spanned from 1954.
  • Scored over 28,000 runs and took over 1,000 wickets in his career.
  • First player to hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket.
  • Once scored over 350 runs in a single match (a record later broken by Brian Lara).
  • Knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1975.
  • Inducted into the International Hall of Fame in 2009.
• Death: Passed away at the age of 89 in Bridgetown (capital of Barbados).
• Legacy: The trophy awarded to the best male cricketer is named the "Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy."
• Tribute: During a recent India vs. England T20 match, players wore black strips to mourn his passing.

Supreme Court Rulings

• Fundamental Rights: The Supreme Court has declared the right to walk on safe footpaths and the right to "period health" as fundamental rights.

United Kingdom Politics

• Resignation: Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned.

Navratna Companies

• 28th Navratna: Chennai Petrochemicals Limited.
• 29th Navratna: Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers.

FIH Women's Nations Cup 2026

• Winner: The Indian women's hockey team won the tournament held in New Zealand.

Gramodyam Programme

• Objective: To develop an ecosystem for rural entrepreneurship and strengthen it.
• Launching Authority: NABARD (National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development).
• Implementation: Aims to prepare 4,000 rural entrepreneurs over three years through online learning and field-based training.
• Context: Launched following NABARD's 45th foundation day (July 12).
  • Establishment Date: July 12, 1982.
  • Committee: Shivraman Committee.
  • Headquarters: Mumbai.
  • Current Head: K.V. Shaji.

Seafarer First Initiative

• Launching Authority: Sarbananda Sonowal (Minister of Shipping/Jahaz Rani).
• Purpose: A new initiative launched by the Ministry.
• Purpose: Launched to ensure the safety of Indian sailors in Western Asia.
• Context: Initiated following attacks on ships, specifically the MT Mombassa and MT Al-Bahia, near the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in the deaths of Indian sailors.

Literacy Status

• Achievement: Uttarakhand has become the sixth fully literate state in the country under the Ullas initiative.

Indian Athletics Awards 2025

• Best Male Athlete of the Year: Neeraj Chopra.

Oldest Land Animal

• Record: Guinness World Records declared a 194-year-old tortoise from Seychelles as the world's oldest land animal.

ISO Certification

• Achievement: Osmania University (Telangana) has become the first university in India to receive four ISO certifications simultaneously.

23rd FIFA World Cup

• Duration: Held from June 11 to July 19.
• Final Match Venue: New Jersey, USA.
• Finalists: Spain vs. Argentina.
• Winner: Spain (won 1-0; goal scored by Ferran Torres in the 106th minute).
• Spain's Record: Second title (previously won in 2010).
• Unique Achievement: Spain is the first country to have both its men's and women's teams win the World Cup.
• Prize Money: ₹481 crore for Spain.
• Tournament Statistics: 48 teams participated, with 104 matches played across 12 groups of four teams each.
  • Third Place: England.
  • Fourth Place: France.
  • Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé (France) – 10 goals in 8 matches.
  • Silver Boot: Lionel Messi (Argentina).
  • Golden Gloves: Unai Simón (Spain).
  • Golden Ball (Best Player of the Tournament): Rodri (Spain).
  • Young Player of the Tournament: Pau Cubarsí (Spain).
  • Fair Play Award: Netherlands.
• Coaching: Spain's coach is Luis de la Fuente; he is the oldest coach to win a FIFA World Cup at 65 years of age.
  • Most wins: Brazil (5 times).
  • First tournament: 1930 in Uruguay (winner: Uruguay).
  • 22nd edition (2022): Held in Doha, Qatar (winner: Argentina).
• 2026 Edition: Hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

2026 FIFA World Cup (Host and Mascot Details)

• Host Countries: USA, Canada, and Mexico.
• Tournament Commencement: The tournament begins in Mexico at the Estadio Azteca.
• Opening Match: Mexico vs. South Africa (Winner: Mexico).
  • USA: "Clutch" (a bald eagle).
  • Canada: "Maple" (a moose).
  • Mexico: "Zayu" (a jaguar).

2030 FIFA World Cup (24th Edition)

• Host Continents: Three continents (Europe, Africa, and South America).
• Primary Hosts: Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
• Additional Matches: To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the first FIFA World Cup, specific matches will be held in Uruguay, Paraguay, and Argentina.
• Total Hosts: Six countries.

FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association)

• Establishment Year: 1904.
• Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland.
• Head: Gianni Infantino.

19th Mumbai International Film Festival

• Award: Golden Conch Award.
• Recipient: A documentary from Poland.

Global Ship Recycling (UNCTAD Report)

• India's Rank: First globally in ship recycling for the year 2025.

International Olympic Day

• Date: Observed on June 23.

Geographical Indication (GI) Tag

• Product: Khorasani Chilli (Khurasani Imli).
• State: Madhya Pradesh.

BRICS Energy Ministers' Meeting

• Venue: Gurugram.

Geetika Talukdar

• A photojournalist from Assam who covered the FIFA World Cup.

Captain Aman Jari

• An analog astronaut who conducted microgravity space research on crops from Maharashtra.

Educational and Competitive Initiatives

• Science and Technology Class: A session covering significant developments from January to July 2026 is scheduled for July 21 at 8:00 PM on YouTube.
• Railway Group D Series: A "Seven Fairs" (Saat Feron) series for current affairs begins on July 26 at 8:00 PM.
• Math Foundation Batch: A foundation course taught by Rahul Sir, with classes commencing on August 5 via the Utkarsh app.
• Gaganyaan Batch: Includes access to the "Brahmastra 4.0" and "Shiv Shakti" batches.
• Course Materials: Certain course packages include physical books (GK/GS, Current Affairs, Math Formula, and PYQ books).

Previous Event Recaps (July 18 Review)

• UN Security Council: India has launched the "Shanti Abhiyan" campaign for a non-permanent seat for the 2028-29 term.
• Exercise Pitch Black 2026: Hosted by Australia.
• Space Sector: Skyroot Aerospace is the first private entity to launch the "Vikram First" orbital mission.
• Sports: PV Sindhu participated in the BWS Super 750 in Japan.
• NITI Aayog: Gujarat topped the Investment Friendliness Index.
  • Parivartan Yojana: Budget of ₹9,585 crore.
  • 72nd National Film Awards: Mentioned in context with Article 370.
  • EBSP: Ministry of Law and Justice.
  • Education: Integrated Vertical University Campus opened in Chennai.
  • Amrit Bharat Yojana: Launched by the Prime Minister in Punjab for 75 new railway stations.
  • Uttar Pradesh: Mentioned in relation to Kaushal Setu and Kaushal Sarthi.
  • Sudarsan Pattnaik: Identified as a Russian Grand Sand Master.

Uttar Pradesh Governance Initiatives

• Schemes: Kaushal Setu and Kaushal Sarthi.

Russian Grand Sand Master

• Recipient: Sudarsan Pattnaik.

Gaganyaan Batch

• Students enrolled in this batch are to be provided access to the "Brahmastra 4.0" batch.

Public Property and Civic Responsibility

• Public Property: The speaker emphasized that public property is built using taxpayer money and should not be damaged during protests or demonstrations.
• Consequences: Damaging public property is identified as a mistake that can lead to a loss of public support.

United Kingdom Political Leadership

• Leadership Changes: In the last 10 years, the United Kingdom has seen seven changes in the position of Prime Minister.
• Accountability: The speaker noted that in the UK, Prime Ministers have resigned by taking personal responsibility for events.