10th July, 2026

1. CSIR-IICT Develops India’s First Indigenous Green Refrigerant Technology for HFO-1234yf
2. Adani Defence Invests Rs 2,500 Crore to Establish Missile Manufacturing Complex in Madhya Pradesh
3. CSIR Establishes International Centre for Civilizational Studies ‘Manas and Mahabharata’ in Kyrgyzstan
4. Aviva Set to Become the First Foreign Insurer to Fully Own an Indian Life Insurance Business
5. ADB Lowers India’s FY27 GDP Growth Forecast to 6.6%; Raises Inflation Forecast to 5.2%
6. Indian Tennis Legend Leander Paes Joins ATF as Player Ambassador
7. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc Wins the F1 British Grand Prix 2026
8. Jaipur Ranked Among the World’s Happiest Cities in Happy City Index 2026
9. Government Notifies Navi Mumbai Airport as a Port for Import of Drugs
10. Maharashtra Government Forms 7-Member Committee to Draft Uniform Civil Code for the State
11. Jharkhand Government Presents Roadmap to Become India’s Leading AI-Driven Governance Hub
12. Gujarat Aims to Become India’s Leading Data Centre and AI Hub
13. Union Minister J. P. Nadda to Lay Foundation Stone of ICMR High-Altitude Research Centre in Himachal Pradesh
14. Sourav Ganguly Joins ICC Hall of Fame: Complete List of Indian Cricketers Inducted Till 2026
15. Novo Nordisk Launches Once-Weekly Basal Insulin Awiqli in India

National News

International Civilizational Studies Centre Established in Bishkek

• What: The Centre for Studies of International Relations (CSIR), New Delhi, partnered with the Manas National Academy to establish the International Centre for Civilizational Studies “Manas and Mahabharata” in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to strengthen academic and cultural ties.
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  • The collaborative event marked the official release of the first Hindi translation of the important Kyrgyz epic named Manas.
  • The participating organisations signed three-party agreements with seven leading universities in Kyrgyzstan to promote the study of different civilisations.
  • The new research centre will study epic traditions, shared cultural heritage, humanitarian diplomacy, and train young researchers.
  • Hem Chandra Pande and Ramakant Dwivedi translated the historical text to promote dialogue between civilisations.

State News

Union Health Ministry Notifies Navi Mumbai Airport for Drug Imports

• What: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has approved Navi Mumbai Airport in Maharashtra as an authorized airport for importing drugs into India under the Drugs Rules, 1945.
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  • The Ministry amended Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945, to add Navi Mumbai Airport to the list of approved drug import entry points.
  • The notification was issued after consulting the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB) under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
  • With this addition, India now has 42 approved ports for drug imports across air, sea, road, and rail.
  • The move will improve medicine imports by providing another entry point for importers, and making trade easier while maintaining quality and regulatory checks.

Maharashtra Constitutes Panel to Draft Uniform Civil Code

• What: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a seven-member committee to prepare a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for the state within six months.
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  • The committee, headed by former Supreme Court judge Ranjana Desai, will prepare a common civil law covering marriage, divorce, inheritance, and adoption for all citizens.
  • The panel includes retired judges, a former Chief Secretary, a former Advocate General, a constitutional expert, and an educationist, but has no members from minority communities.
  • The move is based on the Directive Principles of State Policy (Article 44) in the Indian Constitution, which encourage states to adopt a Uniform Civil Code.

Jharkhand Launches AI Policy for Better Governance

• What: The Jharkhand government launched its Digital Infrastructure Roadmap and proposed the Jharkhand AI Policy 2026–2031 during the National Stakeholders’ Consultation 2026 in New Delhi to use AI in public services.
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  • The state plans to invest ₹1,150 crore over the next five years to strengthen digital infrastructure and automate government services.
  • It will launch the Chief Minister Data Intelligence Platform (CM-DIP) to monitor welfare schemes in real time, along with the Health & Nutrition Vigilance System (HNVS) and Critical Minerals Administration System (CMAS) to improve healthcare and mineral management.
  • The initiative aims to attract over ₹10,000 crore in investments by 2050, while the state signed 14 MoUs worth ₹99,639 crore during the event.

Gujarat Launches India’s First Data Centre Policy

• What: The Gujarat government launched India’s first Data Centre Policy 2026–29 to make the state the country’s leading AI and hyperscale data centre hub, with a target of attracting ₹6 lakh crore in investments.
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  • The policy aims to develop 7.5 GW of data centre capacity to strengthen cloud computing, cybersecurity, and digital infrastructure.
  • Although India generates about 20% of the world’s data, it has only 3% of global data centre capacity, creating major growth opportunities.
  • The policy offers 2.5% capital subsidy in Dholera, up to 4% interest subsidy on term loans, and a ₹1 per unit electricity subsidy for 20 years.
  • All projects must use at least 51% renewable energy.
  • Gujarat will also set up two Cable Landing Stations (CLS) to improve international internet connectivity and network reliability.

Foundation Laid For High Altitude Research Centre at Keylong in Himachal Pradesh

• What: Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will lay the foundation stone for the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Centre for High Altitude Medicine and Public Health Research at Keylong in Himachal Pradesh.
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  • It will work with the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on medical research.
  • The centre will research high-altitude health and climate-related diseases, while using telemedicine, digital health systems, and drones to improve healthcare delivery in remote Himalayan tribal areas.

Banking and Economy

Aviva Takes Full Ownership of Indian Business

• What: UK-based Aviva Plc will buy the remaining 26% stake in Aviva Life Insurance India from Dabur Invest Corp, becoming the first foreign life insurer to fully own its Indian business.
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  • This is the first major deal under India’s new FDI policy, which allows 100% foreign ownership in the insurance sector.
  • In FY 2025–26, the company managed assets worth ₹16,316 crore, collected ₹1,343 crore in premiums, and maintained a solvency ratio of 188%, well above the required 150%.

Reports and Indices

Time Out Reveals World’s Happiest Cities for 2026

• What: Media organization TimeOut released its annual list of the World’s Happiest Cities for 2026, with Bath (United Kingdom) ranked as the happiest city in the world.
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  • More than 24,000 people took part in the survey, which assessed factors such as food, green spaces, friendly neighbourhoods, and sense of community.
  • Only the highest-ranked city from each country was included in the final list of the top 20 happiest cities.
  • Jaipur ranked sixth globally, making it the only Indian city in the top 10.
  • Top 10 happiest cities in the world 2026:

Timeout Releases Best Cities For Art And Culture 2026 List

• What: London-based Media organization Timeout released its annual global list of the best cities for art and culture for 2026, ranking London at the first position based on a survey of local cultural experiences.
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  • More than 24,000 residents across more than 150 global cities participated in the survey to evaluate the overall quality and affordability of local cultural offerings.
  • The research evaluated diverse entertainment sectors including live music, literature, public festivals, and comedy.
  • The final list included only the single top-performing city from each individual country to ensure a globally representative ranking system.
  • Top 10 best cities for art and culture in the World 2026:

GDP Forecasts

Asian Development Outlook (ADO) July 2026 GDP Forecast

• What: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) lowered India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 2026–27 from 6.9% to 6.6%, mainly due to higher global oil prices, in the July edition of its Asian Development Outlook (ADO).
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  • Higher oil prices and a weaker rupee led ADB to raise India’s inflation forecast for FY 2026–27 to 5.2%.
  • India’s GDP and Inflation Forecast:

• Asia-Pacific Outlook:
  

Defence News

Adani Defence Launches South Asia’s Largest Missile Ecosystem

• What: Adani Defence & Aerospace laid the foundation stone for South Asia’s largest private-sector integrated missile manufacturing complex in Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, to produce advanced medium- and long-range missiles under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat programme.
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  • The company will invest ₹2,500 crore over the next three years to build the entire missile manufacturing chain at one location.
  • The facility will manufacture key missile materials such as composite propellant and TNT, while strengthening Adani Defence’s existing Gwalior facility to create a major defence manufacturing hub in Madhya Pradesh.
  • The company is working with the DRDO and the Indian armed forces to reduce India’s dependence on imported defence equipment.

Science and Technology

India Develops First Indigenous Sustainable Refrigerant Technology

• What: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT) developed India’s first indigenous technology to produce the eco-friendly refrigerant HFO-1234yf, which can replace high-polluting refrigerants used in cooling systems.
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  • The technology uses local raw materials to produce an eco-friendly refrigerant that does not harm the ozone layer, breaks down quickly, reduces global warming, and lowers India’s dependence on imports.
  • The development supports India’s commitment under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol to reduce the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).
  • India will reduce HFC use in four phases, starting with a 10% reduction in 2032, followed by 20% in 2037, 30% in 2042 and 85% in 2047.

Novo Nordisk Launches Weekly Insulin In India

• What: Pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk launched Awiqli, the world’s first once-weekly basal insulin (icodec) approved for clinical use, in India on July 9.
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  • It replaces daily insulin with one weekly injection, reducing doses from 365 to 52 annually. Clinical trials showed better blood sugar control than daily insulin. India has over 101 million diabetes patients, and the dose costs ₹261 per week.

Awards

Sourav Ganguly Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

• What: The International Cricket Council (ICC) will formally induct celebrated former national captain Sourav Ganguly into its prestigious Hall of Fame on July 11, making him the 12th Indian cricketer to receive this global honour.
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  • The other Indian cricketers inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame are Bishan Singh Bedi, Sunil Gavaskar, Kapil Dev, Anil Kumble, Rahul Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, Vinoo Mankad, Diana Edulji, Virender Sehwag, Neetu David, MS Dhoni.
  • The legendary left-handed batter played 113 Test matches and 311 One Day Internationals (ODIs) for India, accumulating 7,212 Test runs and 11,363 ODI runs during his career.
  • He previously served as the president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) and currently serves as the president of the Cricket Association of Bengal.
  • The historic sporting announcement coincided with Sourav Ganguly’s 54th birthday and the unveiling of the first look of his biographical film, Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, starring actor Rajkummar Rao, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.

Sports

Charles Leclerc Wins British Grand Prix

• What: Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (from the Principality of Monaco) won the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, giving Scuderia Ferrari its 250th Formula One Grand Prix victory.
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  • George Russell (British) of Mercedes finished second, while Lewis Hamilton (British) of Ferrari came third.

Appointments

Leander Paes Appointed Player Ambassador For ATF

• What: The Asian Tennis Federation (ATF) appointed Olympic medallist Leander Paes as its Player Ambassador during a ceremony held alongside the Wimbledon Championships in London.
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  • As Player Ambassador, Paes will promote tennis across Asia, mentor young players, and represent the ATF at major international events.
  • He won an Olympic bronze medal in 1996, eight Asian Games medals, 18 Grand Slam titles in men’s doubles and mixed doubles, and was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2024.
  • ATF President – Yuryi Polskiy
  • ATF HQ – New Delhi

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