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Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY): Promoting Floating Solar Power in India

01-Aug-2026

The Union Cabinet on 31 July 2026 approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) to accelerate the development of floating solar power projects in India. The scheme aims to install 5,000 MW of floating solar capacity by 2030-31.

Climate Change Made Wildfire Conditions 20 Times More Likely in Spain and Twice as Likely in France: WWA

01-Aug-2026

A new study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) found that human-induced climate change made the wildfire weather in central Spain about 20 times more likely and in south-west France about twice as likely during July 2026.

One Officer, One Official Car Policy: Centre Ends Multiple Government Vehicles for Bureaucrats

01-Aug-2026

The Ministry of Finance, through the Department of Expenditure, has introduced a "One Officer, One Official Car" policy to reduce unnecessary government expenditure, prevent misuse of official vehicles, and improve accountability in the use of public resources.

National Biodiversity Authority (NBA): Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species

01-Aug-2026

The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) has constituted an Expert Committee on Invasive Alien Species (IAS) to tackle the increasing ecological, economic, and social threats posed by invasive species across India. 

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana 2026: Who will get ₹2,500 Per Month? Eligibility, Online Application, Benefits, Documents & Complete Details

01-Aug-2026

The Delhi Government has officially launched the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana on August 1, 2026, a flagship welfare scheme aimed at providing ₹2,500 per month as financial assistance to eligible women from economically weaker households.

UK Records Highest Child Exposure to Extreme Heatwaves in Three Decades

31-Jul-2026

According to a Save the Children analysis (2026), the United Kingdom recorded its highest child exposure to extreme heatwaves since 1995, with 10.7 million children (75% of the child population) affected during the first half of 2026. The report highlights the increasing impact of climate change and extreme weather events on children's health and well-being.

Urban Challenge Fund (UCF): Transforming India's Urban Infrastructure Through Competitive Financing

31-Jul-2026

The Union Government has informed the Lok Sabha that 33 projects have been approved or accorded in-principle approval under the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF)

US-Iran Conflict Reshapes Gulf Security Architecture: Implications for West Asia and India

31-Jul-2026

The ongoing US–Iran confrontation has triggered major strategic shifts in West Asia (Middle East). Gulf Arab countries are strengthening defence partnerships with Pakistan, hostilities between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have resumed, and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait have intensified. These developments have significant implications for regional security, global energy markets, and India's strategic interests.

ISRO & JAXA Review Chandrayaan-5 (LUPEX) Mission Ahead of 2028 Launch: Objectives, Features, Scientific Significance

31-Jul-2026

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) held a high-level technical review meeting at the UR Rao Satellite Centre, Bengaluru, to assess the progress of Chandrayaan-5, also known as the Lunar Polar Exploration Mission (LUPEX).

Supreme Court Rules on Ex-Post Facto Environmental Clearances: No Blanket Amnesty, Only Public Interest-Based Relief

31-Jul-2026

The Supreme Court has quashed the Environment Ministry's July 2021 Office Memorandum (OM) that allowed ex-post facto (retrospective) Environmental Clearances (ECs) for projects that had begun without prior approval.

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