UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 3 JULY 2026

The current affairs article covered key governance, international relations, economy, science, and environment topics relevant for UPSC. It examined India's updated crèche guidelines, highlighting childcare safety, labour law compliance, and reforms following the Bengaluru daycare abuse case. The 16th India–Japan Annual Summit strengthened cooperation in defence, technology, clean energy, supply chains, and the Indo-Pacific. Other …

Crèche Guidelines in India: Rules, Labour Laws, Safety Norms & Childcare Standards

Source: THSubject: Women/Vulnerable Section Context: The severe abuse of toddlers by caregivers at the ‘Little Buds Day Care’ facility located on the Capgemini campus in Brookefield, Bengaluru, has sparked intense public outrage. Crèche Guidelines in India About Crèche Guidelines in India: Rules, Labour Laws, Safety Norms & Childcare Standards What it is? A crèche is …

PANKHUDI portal

Source:  DD News Subject:  Government Scheme Context: Union Minister has launched PANKHUDI, an integrated digital portal to enhance ease of living for women and children by streamlining CSR partnerships and stakeholder collaboration. About PANKHUDI portal: What it is? A single-window, integrated digital platform that facilitates CSR and voluntary partnerships for women and child development, enabling …

Palna Scheme

Source:  DD News Context: The 7th edition of Poshan Pakhwada began on April, with a spotlight on early childhood nutrition, and the government’s Palna Scheme is being promoted as a key childcare intervention under Mission Shakti. About Palna Scheme: What it is? Palna is a centrally sponsored scheme that provides quality crèche services for children …

Militarisation of space

GS Paper 3  Syllabus: Indigenization of Technology/Awareness in the Fields of Space/Various Security Forces and Agencies and their Mandate.   Source: TH  Context: According to the CDS (General Anil Chauhan), the very nature of warfare is on the cusp of major transformation with space being used to enhance combat capabilities in land, sea and cyber …

Supreme Court intrigued by the lack of ‘protection officers’ for domestic violence cases

GS Paper 2  Syllabus: Government Policies and Interventions for Development in various sectors and Issues arising out of their Design and Implementation   Source: TH   Context: The SC has sought more information about Mission Shakti because it is concerned about a persistent lack of protection officers to handle domestic violence cases.   Background: Appointment …

Mission Vatsalya:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Welfare schemes for the vulnerable sections of the society.   Context: The Ministry of Women and Child Development has sent its draft guidelines for Mission Vatsalya Scheme to States and Union Territories to seek their suggestions. Mission Vatsalya is one of the new triad of schemes along with Mission Shakti, …