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Current Affairs: Policymakers are discussing curriculum reforms to improve digital literacy and future-ready skills. Fact: National Education Policy 2020 promotes multidisciplinary and competency-based education. Fact: Gen-Z generally refers to people born between 1997 and 2012. 13. Right to Know the Identity of Government Contractors Current Affairs: Courts have emphasized transparency in disclosure of contractors executing public works. Fact: The Right to Information Act, 2005 promotes transparency in public authorities. Fact: Public procurement generally follows principles of transparency, competition, and accountability. 14. Court Livestream Archives and Judicial Transparency Current Affairs: The Supreme Court has examined issues relating to preservation and public access to livestream archives. Fact: The Supreme Court began live-streaming Constitution Bench proceedings in 2022. Fact: Open court proceedings strengthen judicial transparency and public trust. 15. Migration Crisis at Ceuta Current Affairs: Irregular migration attempts into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta have again drawn international attention. Fact: Ceuta is a Spanish autonomous city located on the northern coast of Africa. Fact: Ceuta shares its only land border with Morocco. 16. Attacks on Merchant Vessels in Strategic Sea Routes Current Affairs: Merchant ships continue to face security threats in the Red Sea and adjoining maritime routes. Fact: The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden. Fact: Around 12% of global trade passes through the Red Sea route. 17. Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations Current Affairs: International mediators are continuing efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage-release agreement in Gaza. Fact: Gaza Strip borders Israel, Egypt, and the Mediterranean Sea. Fact: Egypt, Qatar, and the United States have frequently acted as mediators in ceasefire talks. 18. Terror Attacks Targeting Migrant Workers in Kashmir Current Affairs: Terror attacks on migrant workers have raised fresh concerns over security in Jammu & Kashmir. Fact: Security in Jammu & Kashmir is coordinated by multiple agencies, including the Army and Central Armed Police Forces. Fact: Terror groups often target civilians to create fear and disrupt economic activity. 19. Escalating Costs of Nuclear Reactor Projects Current Affairs: Rising construction costs have increased the estimated expenditure for several nuclear reactor projects. Fact: Nuclear power contributes to India's low-carbon electricity generation. Fact: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited is responsible for constructing and operating India's commercial nuclear power plants.

1. Birth & Death Registration (Amendment) Framework Current Affairs: The Centre is considering amendments to improve digital registration and interlink birth and death records with public service delivery. Fact: The Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 provides the legal framework for compulsory registration of births and deaths in India. Fact: The Registrar General of India functions under the Office of the Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. 2. Extension of PM-KISAN Scheme Current Affairs: The Union Government has extended the PM-KISAN scheme to continue income support for eligible farmers. Fact: PM-KISAN provides ₹6,000 annually in three equal instalments through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Fact: The scheme was launched in 2019 and is implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare. 3. India–UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Current Affairs: India and the UK are moving towards implementation of the CEPA after concluding negotiations. Fact: The agreement aims to reduce tariffs, enhance investment, and promote services trade. Fact: The UK is among India's major trading partners in Europe. 4. India's Entry into the Global Aggregate Index Current Affairs: Indian government securities are being included in major global bond indices, improving foreign investment prospects. Fact: The Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index tracks investment-grade government and corporate bonds worldwide. Fact: Index inclusion generally increases passive foreign portfolio inflows. 5. National Offshore Exploration under Samudra Manthan Scheme Current Affairs: The Centre launched the Samudra Manthan initiative to strengthen offshore mineral and hydrocarbon exploration. Fact: India has an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of about 2.37 million sq km. Fact: Offshore exploration is governed under the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas and the Ministry of Earth Sciences. 6. PM Surya Sarovar Yojana Current Affairs: The scheme promotes installation of floating solar projects on suitable water bodies. Fact: Floating solar plants reduce evaporation losses and improve land-use efficiency. Fact: India aims to achieve 500 GW of non-fossil fuel electricity capacity by 2030. 7. Assam Flood Situation Current Affairs: Heavy monsoon rainfall and high river discharge have caused flooding across several districts of Assam. Fact: The Brahmaputra carries one of the world's highest sediment loads. Fact: Kaziranga National Park is frequently affected during Brahmaputra floods. 8. Water Contamination and Public Health Current Affairs: Several regions have reported contamination of drinking water sources following floods. Fact: Fluoride and arsenic contamination are major groundwater quality issues in India. Fact: The Jal Jeevan Mission focuses on providing safe tap water to every rural household. 9. Udaipur Hills Ecosystem Degradation Current Affairs: Environmental concerns have been raised over mining and land-use changes in the Udaipur hill region. Fact: The Aravalli Range is among the world's oldest fold mountain systems. Fact: The Aravallis act as a natural barrier against desertification from the Thar Desert. 10. Space Debris and Orbital Sustainability Current Affairs: Growing concerns over space junk have renewed calls for global norms on orbital debris mitigation. Fact: Low Earth Orbit (LEO) contains the highest concentration of operational satellites and debris. Fact: ISRO follows international space debris mitigation guidelines for its missions. 11. Healthy Tax on Unhealthy Foods Current Affairs: Experts have proposed higher taxes on sugar-rich and ultra-processed foods to combat lifestyle diseases. Fact: Such taxes are commonly called sin taxes or health taxes. Fact: The World Health Organization supports fiscal measures to reduce consumption of unhealthy products. 12. Gen-Z and the Future of the Education System

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Here are top headlines (01st August 2026) from The Hindu and The Indian Express: 1. Birth & Death Registration (Amendment) Framework 2. Extension of PM-KISAN Scheme 3. India–UK Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) 4. India's Entry into the Global Aggregate Index 5. National Offshore Exploration under Samudra Manthan Scheme 6. PM Surya Sarovar Yojana 7. Assam Flood Situation 8. Water Contamination and Public Health 9. Udaipur Hills Ecosystem Degradation 10. Space Debris and Orbital Sustainability 11. Healthy Tax on Unhealthy Foods 12. Gen-Z and the Future of the Education System 13. Right to Know the Identity of Government Contractors 14. Court Livestream Archives and Judicial Transparency 15. Migration Crisis at Ceuta 16. Attacks on Merchant Vessels in Strategic Sea Routes 17. Gaza Ceasefire Negotiations 18. Terror Attacks Targeting Migrant Workers in Kashmir 19. Escalating Costs of Nuclear Reactor Projects