29-Jul-2026
A draft of the first Global Review of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (KMGBF) has revealed that the world is not on track to achieve most of the biodiversity targets set for 2030. The report will be discussed during the Subsidiary Body on Scientific, Technical and Technological Advice (SBSTTA-28) and the Subsidiary Body on Implementation (SBI-7) meetings being held in Nairobi, Kenya.
29-Jul-2026
The Union Government has re-issued the seventh draft notification proposing 56,825.7 sq km of the Western Ghats as an Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA).
27-Jul-2026
Typhoon Noul became the strongest typhoon to make landfall in China in 2026, hitting Guangdong Province on 27 July 2026.
27-Jul-2026
The Government of India has amended its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy to allow foreign investment in the inventory-based model of e-commerce exclusively for the export of goods manufactured in India. The decision, announced by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), is aimed at boosting India's e-commerce exports, reducing compliance burdens on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and improving Indian manufacturers' access to global markets.
24-Jul-2026
The QS Best Student Cities Ranking 2027, released in July 2026, ranked Seoul as the world's best student city. Mumbai became India's highest-ranked city (91st), Delhi entered the global top 100 for the first time (99th) and was recognised as the world's most affordable student city, while Bengaluru slipped to joint 114th due to relatively higher tuition fees.
23-Jul-2026
The National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched the Nifty 500 Ahimsa Index on 10 July 2026, India's first thematic stock market index that tracks companies committed to animal cruelty-free business practices.
23-Jul-2026
The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 is back in focus during the Monsoon Session of Parliament after the Press Information Bureau (PIB) issued a clarification addressing concerns raised by minority institutions, especially Christian organizations. The clarification came after objections to the proposed Designated Authority, which would manage assets created from foreign contributions when an NGO's FCRA registration is suspended, cancelled, or not renewed.
22-Jul-2026
Maharashtra has announced India's first proposed AI-enabled bird conservation project at Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary (a Ramsar site).
21-Jul-2026
India's 8th Trade Policy Review (TPR) at the World Trade Organization (WTO) is being held on 21 and 23 July 2026 in Geneva. The review examines India's trade policies and economic reforms undertaken during 1 January 2021 to 31 December 2025. The Indian delegation is led by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal. The review provides an opportunity for India to present its trade policy achievements, economic reforms, and future vision before WTO members.
20-Jul-2026
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has granted market authorization to Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India's QDENGA (TAK-003), making it the first dengue vaccine approved in India.
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