Daily Current Affairs — 27 July 2026
Daily Current Affairs · 27 July 2026
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UPSC Current Affairs MCQ — 27 July 2026
10 UPSC-standard bilingual MCQs covering today's top stories · 10-sec timer per question
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Geography
Scientists Develop IoT-Based Health Tracker for Yaks
Indian Scientists have developed an IoT-based smart collar to monitor the health, stress levels, and movement of high-altitude yaks, especially in remote Himalayan grazing areas near the international border.
- Achievements of Indians in Science & Technology
- About: The Indian yak (Bos grunniens), known as the "ship of the Himalayas", is a high-altitude bovine valued for its ability to survive extreme cold…
- Distribution: India has about 58,000 yaks, with nearly half found in Ladakh
- Habitat: Yaks inhabit high-altitude alpine meadows, alpine steppes, and desert steppes, generally between 3,200 and 5,400 metres
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- Physical Features: Wild male yaks may weigh up to 1,000 kg, while females weigh around 300 kg
- Behaviour and Food Habits: Yaks are mainly daytime grazers and live in herds
- Reproduction and Lifespan: The mating season of wild yaks generally begins in September
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Economy
IoT Revolution and Smart Future
The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a transformative force, infusing intelligence into everyday things around us, thereby profoundly impacting our daily lives.
- About: The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to a network of physical devices—embedded with sensors
- Connectivity: It enables device communication over networks (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 5G), working with both wired and wireless connections.
- Automation & Intelligence: Devices make decisions autonomously, such as self-driving cars responding to traffic.
- Remote Monitoring: Users can remotely access and manage devices, such as viewing home security cameras on smartphones.
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- Interoperability: Different devices work together using standardized protocols
- Scalability: Systems grow by adding devices like smart cities adding sensors and factories connecting machines.
- Data Analytics & AI Integration: It transforms raw data into actionable insights e.g., traffic analysis in smart cities.
- Customization & Personalization: It adapts to user preferences e.g., smart homes, wearable health devices, and personalized retail.
- Sensors & Actuators (The Physical Layer): These are the eyes and hands of IoT, interacting with the real world
- Actuators perform actions based on sensor data e.g., Smart locks that open via an app.
The Internet of Things (IoT) has become a transformative force, infusing intelligence into everyday things around us, thereby profoundly impacting our daily lives.
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Environment
Himalayan Yak
The Food Safety and Standard Authority of India (FSSAI) has approved the Himalayan Yak as a 'food animal'.
- The move is expected to help check decline in the population of the high-altitude bovine animal by making it a part of the conventional milk and meat…
- Food Animals are those that are raised and used for food production or consumption by humans.
- About: The Yak belongs to the Bovini tribe, which also includes bison, buffaloes, and cattle
- They are also known as the lifeline of pastoral nomads in high altitudes of the Indian Himalayan region.
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- They are endemic to the Tibetan Plateau and the adjacent high-altitude regions. Yaks are most comfortable above 14,000 feet
- The countrywide population trend shows that the yak population has been decreasing at an alarming rate
- It is mainly because yak milk and meat are not a part of the conventional dairy and meat industry, their sale is limited to local consumers.
- The yak plays a multidimensional socio-cultural-economic role for the pastoral nomads who rear it mainly for earning their nutritional and livelihood…
- Climate Change: The increasing trend of environmental temperature at high altitudes is resulting in heat stress in yak during warmer months of the…
- As wars and conflicts have led to the closing of borders
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Polity
Right to Protest and Excessive Policing
Violent clashes between protesters and police during the youth-led 'Chalo Sansad' march in New Delhi in July 2026 have reignited debate over the…
- The demonstrations witnessed Metro station closures and internet restrictions
- The 'Chalo Sansad' protests (July 2026) reignited debate over balancing the constitutional right to protest with the State's responsibility to…
- The article examines the constitutional, statutory, and judicial framework governing protests and police powers while emphasizing the need for…
- Right to Protest: The Indian Constitution guarantees the right to protest, though the word "protest" is not explicitly mentioned
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- Article 19(1)(b): Grants the right to assemble peacefully and without arms.
- Article 19(1)(c): Ensures the right to form associations or unions.
- Article 21: Protects the right to life and liberty, which encompasses the right to live with dignity and voice grievances against the State.
- These rights are essential in a democracy to hold the executive accountable, ventilate public grievances, and foster informed public discourse.
- Under Article 19(2): Restrictions on freedom of speech can be imposed in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India
- Under Article 19(3): Restrictions on the freedom of assembly can be imposed in the interests of the sovereignty and integrity of India or public…
2. What is the significance of the Prakash Singh (2006) judgment? The Supreme Court directed the establishment ofState Security Commissions
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Polity
Right to Protest
The Supreme Court said farmers had the right to protest, but roads cannot be blocked indefinitely (impeding the right of citizens to commute without hindrance).
- Right to Protest: Although the Right to Protest is not an explicit right under the Fundamental rights
- Article 19(1)(b): The Right to association is required to form associations for political purposes
- It provides feedback to the governments about their policies and actions after which the concerned government
- Article 19(2) imposes reasonable restrictions on the right to freedom of speech and expression
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- Enumerated in Article 51A, the Constitution makes it a fundamental duty of every citizen "to safeguard public property and to abjure violence".
- The Supreme Court hearing the plea regarding Shaheen Bagh Protests in 2019
- SC referred to its 2018 judgment in the Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan vs Union of India and Another case
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⚖️ Indian Polity MCQ Quiz · भारतीय राजव्यवस्था
10 bilingual MCQs · Indian Polity · Members Only on YouTube
Today's rotation: Indian Polity. Take this break between news topics to sharpen the core concept.
Polity
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)
Recently, NHRC convened a meeting of all seven national commissions to discuss protecting the rights of vulnerable sections, aiming to share best practices and collaborate on implementation strategies.
- The seven bodies include National Commission for Women (NCW)
- Joint Strategies for Effective Implementation: NHRC emphasised the need for collaboration among all seven national commissions to frame joint…
- NHRC highlighted the importance of learning from each other's experiences to ensure equality and dignity for SC-ST communities
- NHRC also stressed the importance of mechanically cleaning septic tanks and urged states and local bodies to follow the NHRC's advisory on this…
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- There should be collaboration among all commissions for research to avoid duplication of efforts.
- The common subjects of research between NHRC and the National Commission for Women (NCW) were highlighted and it was emphasised the need for…
- The Chairperson of the National Commission for Scheduled Caste discussed the challenge of ensuring the equatable benefits of the new education policy…
- He emphasised that change in mindset cannot be brought by laws alone but also requires compassion and sensitivity.
- Delays in compensation under the SC and ST Act were highlighted, along with the need to review victim compensation schemes in all states.
- The Chairperson of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) highlighted the proactive work of the commission in ensuring the…
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Polity
UNCAT and Custodial Torture
The UK High Court's refusal to extradite Sanjay Bhandari and Tahawwur Rana's US appeal over custodial torture risks have renewed debate on India's…
- About: It is an international human rights treaty to prevent torture and other cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment or punishment worldwide
- Prohibit torture absolutely (Article 2), even in times of war or other emergencies.
- Prohibit the extradition or deportation of individuals (Right to Non-refoulement) to countries where they risk being tortured (Article 3)
- Criminalize torture under domestic law (Article 4).
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- Investigate allegations of torture promptly and impartially (Article 12).
- Provide redress and compensation to victims of torture (Article 14).
- Strengthening Extradition: It will help extradite financial fugitives
- Addressing Custodial Torture: The NHRC calls custodial violence in India "rampant," with 1,731 detention deaths reported in 2019 alone
- In the RD Upadhyay Case, 1999, the SC ruled that custodial torture violates basic rights, undermines human dignity, and must be addressed…
- In the Prakash Singh Case, 2006, the SC ordered all States and UTs to establish Police Complaints Authorities for independent oversight and citizen…
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Polity
Internet Shutdowns in India
Recently, mobile internet services were suspended in parts of Central Delhi during a protest, raising concerns over the legality and proportionality of internet shutdowns.
- Internet shutdowns are legally permissible in India only in limited circumstances such as public emergency or public safety
- The Delhi incident has revived debates over whether protests alone can justify internet suspension
- Definition: An internet shutdown is an intentional disruption of internet or electronic communications
- Forms: It can include complete network shutdowns, slowing down internet speed (throttling), or blocking specific platforms and services.
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- Purpose: Internet shutdowns are often used to control the flow of information, especially during situations involving public gatherings or unrest
- Nature: Shutdowns may be preventive measures imposed before an anticipated event or introduced during ongoing incidents to manage the situation.
- Impact of Shutdowns: Internet disruptions affect journalists, media organisations, and public access to verified information
- Growing Global Trend: UNESCO has highlighted a rise in state-sponsored internet shutdowns
- India's Position: India continues to record one of the highest numbers of internet shutdowns globally
- Regional Trends in India: According to the SFLC Internet Shutdown Tracker
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Economy
Pellet Guns and Shock Batons
Pellet guns are back in the spotlight following allegations of their use during the July 2026 Delhi youth and student protest organised by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
- Classification and Lethality: Categorized globally as "non-lethal" crowd-control methods (alongside tear gas and water cannons)
- This led to the 2017 introduction of alternative "plastic bullets," tested at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory (TBRL) in Chandigarh.
- In India, Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel carry shock batons as part of their standard crowd-control equipment.
- In 2021, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), through the Border Security Force (BSF), prescribed Qualitative Requirements (QRs) for handheld shock…
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- They are also designed with high-impact-resistant and water-resistant materials for field operations.
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Economy
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023
Simple Current Affairs MCQ — 27 July 2026
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