Daily Current Affairs โ€” 10 July 2026

๐Ÿ“… Published 10 July 2026 ยท Current affairs compiled for 10 July 2026

Daily Current Affairs ยท 10 July 2026

10 fully-analysed topics ยท 30 bilingual MCQs ยท 3 embedded videos ยท built for UPSC Prelims & Mains

๐Ÿ“š 10 Topics
๐ŸŽฏ 30 MCQs
๐ŸŽฌ 3 Videos
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Hindi + English
Economy: 6 ยท Polity: 2 ยท History: 2

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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ โ€” 10 July 2026

10 UPSC-standard bilingual MCQs covering today's top stories ยท 10-sec timer per question

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๐Ÿ“ฐ Today’s Top 5 Current Affairs
#01
Economy

All India Survey on Higher Education Reports for 2022-23 and 2023-24

๐Ÿ“ฐ Why in News

The Union Ministry of Education has released the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) Reports for 2022-23 and 2023-24

โœ… Quick Facts
  • AISHE Reports 2022-24 highlight significant expansion and inclusion in India's higher education sector
  • Despite quantitative progress, structural challenges persist, including graduate unemployment, skill gaps, faculty shortages, low R&D investmentโ€ฆ
  • Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER): GER, calculated as the ratio of student enrolment to total population in the age group of 18-23 years based on 2011โ€ฆ
  • Female enrolment grew faster by 42.2%, reaching 2.24 crore.
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  • Background: Initiated in 2010-11, AISHE is an annual, comprehensive, and voluntary survey conducted by the Ministry of Education.
  • Mandate: It acts as the primary source of official statistics on India's higher education sector
  • Data Collection: It tracks indicators like student enrolment
  • Limitations of AISHE Data: Participation is voluntary, and data is self-reported by Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
  • The Employability & Unemployment Crisis: The State of Working India 2026 report highlights a severe youth employment crisis
  • Furthermore, many premier IITs boycott these rankings citing opaque evaluation parameters.
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DRDOSupreme Court
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#02
Economy

All India Survey on Higher Education 2020-2021

๐Ÿ“ฐ Why in News

The Union Ministry of Education released data from the All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE), 2020-2021, which showed a 7.5% increase in student enrolments across the country compared to 2019-20.

โœ… Quick Facts
  • Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies
  • The survey also revealed that in 2020-21, the year when the Covid-19 pandemic began, there was a 7% rise in enrolments in distance educationโ€ฆ
  • To portray the status of higher education in the country, the Ministry of Education has endeavored to conduct an annual web-based AISHE since 2010-11
  • These are useful in making informed policy decisions and research for development of the education sector.
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  • Student Enrolment: Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) for all enrolments (as per 2011 Census) increased by over 2 points to 27.3
  • But, the overall figures for Science, technology, engineering, and mathematics(STEM) enrolments (at all levels of higher education) showed that womenโ€ฆ
  • The 21.4% government colleges accounted for 34.5% total enrolments in 2020-21
  • Uttar Pradesh; Maharashtra; Karnataka; Rajasthan; Tamil Nadu; Madhya Pradesh
  • Faculty Shortage: AISHE 2020-21 showed that the teacher-pupil ratio was at 27 for all universities
  • Inadequate Infrastructure: Poor infrastructure is another challenge to higher education in India
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#03
Economy

Anusandhan National Research Foundation

๐Ÿ“ฐ Why in News

Recently, the first meeting of the governing board of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) was chaired by the Prime Minister.

โœ… Quick Facts
  • It focused on initiatives to enhance India's research capabilities and establish a strong research culture across institutions.
  • Partnerships for Accelerated Innovation and Research (PAIR)
  • The immediate priority areas for support under MAHA are EV Mobility and Advanced Materials.
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#04
Polity

National Education Policy, 2020

๐Ÿ“ฐ Why in News

Recently, the Union Cabinet has approved the new National Education Policy (NEP), 2020 with an aim to introduce several changes in the Indian education system – from the school to college level.

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  • The NEP 2020 aims at making "India a global knowledge superpower".
  • The Cabinet has also approved the renaming of the Ministry of Human Resource Development to the Ministry of Education.
  • The NEP cleared by the Cabinet is only the third major revamp of the framework of education in India since independence
  • School Education: Universalization of education from preschool to secondary level with 100% Gross Enrolment Ratio (GER) in school education by 2030.
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  • To bring 2 crore out of school children back into the mainstream through an open schooling system.
  • The current 10+2 system to be replaced by a new 5+3+3+4 curricular structure corresponding to ages 3-8, 8-11, 11-14, and 14-18 years respectively
  • It will also have 12 years of schooling with three years of Anganwadi/ pre schooling.
  • By 2030, the minimum degree qualification for teaching will be a 4-year integrated B.Ed. degree.
  • Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education to be raised to 50% by 2035. Also, 3.5 crore seats to be added in higher education
  • National Higher Education Regulatory Council (NHERC) for regulation,
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#05
Economy

Tackling Unemployment Trap in India

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As per a leading global financial services firm

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  • About Unemployment: Unemployment is when an individual who is not employed and is seeking employment, cannot find work
  • High Youth Unemployment: As per the latest Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS)
  • Demographic Pressure: The World Bank warns that South Asia
  • Skill Mismatch: Only 4.7% of India's labour force has received formal skill training, resulting in an underutilized workforce
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  • Economic Stagnation: Unemployment leads to lost GDP and wasted human capital
  • Increased Poverty and Inequality: Joblessness directly causes poverty and widens income gaps
  • Social Instability: High unemployment, particularly among youth, fuels social unrest, crime, and political instability due to widespread frustrationโ€ฆ
  • Mental Health and Skill Crisis: Prolonged unemployment causes psychological distress and deskilling
  • Fiscal Burden on Government: Unemployment simultaneously increases government spending on welfare benefits while reducing tax revenues
  • Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise (SMILE)
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Key Stakeholders
RBIStartup India
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๐Ÿ“– More Current Affairs Coverage
#06
Economy

Economic Survey 2025โ€“26

๐Ÿ“ฐ Why in News

The Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs tabled the Economic Survey 2025โ€“26 in Parliament

โœ… Quick Facts
  • It is prepared by the Economic Division of the Ministry of Finance under the Chief Economic Adviser
  • First presented in 1950โ€“51 as part of the Budget, it became a separate document in 1964.
  • Global growth is resilient but risks persist from geopolitics, trade fragmentation, and financial stress.
  • The First Advance Estimates place Financial Year 2025-26 (FY26) Real GDP growth at 7.4% and Gross Value Added (GVA) growth at 7.3%
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  • Private Final Consumption Expenditure grew 7.0% in FY26
  • Investment strengthened as Gross Fixed Capital Formation (GFCF) grew 7.8%
  • On the supply side, services remained the main growth driver, with services GVA at an estimated 9.1% growth for the full year.
  • Prudent fiscal management has strengthened India's macroeconomic credibility
  • The direct tax base expanded, with income tax returns rising from 6.9 crore (FY22) to 9.2 crore (FY25).
  • Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections during Aprโ€“Dec 2025 stood at Rs 17.4 lakh crore (+6.7% YoY)
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Key Stakeholders
IMFParliamentMinistry of FinanceDPIIT
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#07
Polity

NCRBโ€™s Crime in India 2024 Report

๐Ÿ“ฐ Why in News

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) released the 'Crime in India – 2024' report.

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  • The NCRB also released the Accidental Deaths & Suicides in India (ADSI) 2024 report, according to which 1,70,746 suicides were recorded in 2024
  • The NCRB 2024 report recorded a decline in overall cognisable crimes
  • Cybercrime emerged as the biggest concern, increasing by 17% due to AI-enabled frauds, digital arrest scams, weak digital literacy, and organisedโ€ฆ
  • Total Cases: India recorded 58.85 lakh cognisable crimes in 2024, down from 62.41 lakh in 2023
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  • Under the BNS, simple 'Hurt' was made a non-cognisable offence
  • Murder and Kidnapping: Murder cases witnessed a marginal decline of 2.4%, with 'disputes' remaining the leading motive
  • Property Offences: Traditional property offences like theft (down 9.8%) and robbery (down 13%) saw a noticeable decline
  • Children: Crime against children increased by 5.9% in 2024
  • Women: Crimes against women declined by 1.5%, with 4.41 lakh cases reported in 2024 compared to 4.48 in 2023
  • Meanwhile, missing person cases increased by 7.3%, while missing children cases rose by 7.8%, highlighting persistent concerns over traffickingโ€ฆ
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Key Stakeholders
Election CommissionMinistry of Home AffairsCBI
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#08
History

Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan

๐Ÿ“ฐ Why in News

14 States and Union Territories are yet to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Education

โœ… Quick Facts
  • Issues Arising Out of Design & Implementation of Policies
  • Need: The MoU includes provisions for planning, implementation, and monitoring, aligning State proposals with NEP for better integration.
  • The scheme offers flexibility for States/UTs to tailor activities according to their needs
  • Moreover, States can identify focus districts based on indicators like enrollment ratios, gender parity, and population proportions of marginalizedโ€ฆ
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  • Some State governments have expressed dissatisfaction with the MoU, as it doesn't address the need for additional funding to implement NEP reforms.
  • States are responsible for 40% of the PM-USHA expenses, but the MoU doesn't provide clarity on funding mechanisms for NEP-related changes.
  • About: In the light of the National Education Policy
  • Equity Access and inclusion in higher education
  • Accreditation of Non Accredited Institutions and improving accreditation.
  • To improve the overall quality of existing state higher educational institutions by ensuring their conformity to prescribed norms and standards andโ€ฆ
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#09
History

Supreme Court Stays UGC's 2026 Regulations

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The Supreme Court (SC) has issued an interim stay on the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions)โ€ฆ

โœ… Quick Facts
  • Judicial Intervention: Since the 2012 Regulations had been repealed
  • Background & Context: The 2026 Regulations were formulated in response to the ongoing case Abeda Salim Tadvi v
  • Key Legal & Definitional Challenges to 2026 Regulations: The petitions specifically challenged Section 3(1)(c)
  • The SC raised questions on whether the UGC 2026 Regulations adequately cover harassment on regional lines
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  • The bench examined the regulation through the lens of Article 15(4) that enables the State to make special provisions for the advancement of sociallyโ€ฆ
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#10
Economy

AICTEโ€™s 2025 'Year of AI'

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Recently, the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has designated 2025 as the "Year of Artificial Intelligence" to position India as a global leader in AI.

โœ… Quick Facts
  • AICTE aims to promote AI in education through updated curricula
  • It is a statutory body, and a national-level council for technical education, under the Ministry of Education.
  • It was set up in November 1945 as a national-level apex advisory body.
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