News of The Day : 27th July 2026

News of The Day – 27th July 2026 The Hindu, Indian Express, Live Mint, Business Standard, Economic Times, PIB and AIR, etc
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Sarnath is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List (GS-1: Art & Culture)	PIB	Sarnath became India’s 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site About Sarnath: Located near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. Associated with the establishment of the Buddhist Sangha and the Dharmachakra Pravartana. Dhamek Stupa and Ashokan remains (Sarnath Pillar). The Sarnath Pillar is an ancient Mauryan column featuring the famous Lion Capital, which serves as the State Emblem of India About UNESCO World Heritage Site
Why India must modernise the way the government publishes laws and regulations (GS-2: Polity & Governance)	The Hindu	Regulatory Governance: Government laws and regulations should be accessible, updated and easy to understand. Need for Modernisation: Digital-first publication, machine-readable legal texts and consolidated versions can improve transparency and compliance. Significance: Better access to law strengthens rule of law, ease of doing business and citizen participation.
PM lauds commendable work of participants of Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 (GS-2: Polity & Governance)	PMIndia	Vibrant Villages Programme: Focuses on developing strategically located border villages and improving quality of life. Objectives: Better infrastructure, connectivity, livelihood opportunities and social development Strategic Significance: Strengthens border communities and promotes inclusive development in frontier areas. Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026: Key Focus Areas
Corporate Mitra Scheme Awareness Webinar organised for youth and enterprises of Arunachal Pradesh (GS-2: Polity & Governance)	PIB	Corporate Mitra Scheme: Seeks to create awareness about corporate compliance and governance among stakeholders. Webinar Organised by Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Shillong, under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs The scheme implementation is planned with an initial pan India target of 2000 participants, including 200 exclusively from the North East Region (NER), with a 50% fee concession being available for the NER candidates.
RAF man fired seven rounds from pellet gun, five hit protesters during CJP’s Parliament march: Probe (GS-2: Polity & Governance)	Indian Express	A probe examined the use of a pellet weapon during a political protest march. About Pallet Gun and its features. Crowd Control: Use of force by security personnel must follow principles of necessity, proportionality and accountability. Human Rights issues related to Pallet Gun Use.
Punjab becomes first state to introduce Artificial Intelligence as mainstream subject from Class 1 to 12 (GS-2: Polity & Governance)	NIE	About ‘Sarbat.AI’ project Punjab has introduced AI as a mainstream subject across Classes 1–12. Objective: Build foundational digital and computational skills from an early age.
Indus Waters Treaty: A year on, India’s case for freezing it and what it plans next (GS-2: International Relations)	Indian Express	Indus Waters Treaty, 1960: Signed between India and Pakistan with World Bank mediation. Rivers: Allocates eastern rivers—Ravi, Beas and Sutlej—to India and western rivers—Indus, Jhelum and Chenab—largely to Pakistan, while allowing specified uses by both sides. Current Issue: India’s position on modifying or freezing treaty-related cooperation reflects wider concerns over cross-border terrorism and national security.
Saudi-US nuclear deal exposes alarming contradictions of new world order (GS-2: International Relations)	Indian Express	Nuclear Diplomacy: Civil nuclear cooperation has implications for energy security and regional strategic stability. West Asia: Saudi-US nuclear cooperation must be viewed against Iran’s nuclear programme and broader regional rivalries. Concerns: Nuclear proliferation, NPT commitments and IAEA safeguards remain important considerations.
EAM S. Jaishankar calls for safe and unblocked international waterways at East Asia Summit (GS-2: International Relations)	AIR	International Waterways: Vital for global trade, energy supplies and food security. India’s Position: Supports freedom of navigation, maritime security and adherence to international law, including UNCLOS. About the 21st East Asia Summit.
Rajasthan farmers object to GI on Unjha jeera and saunf (GS-3: Economy)	Indian Express	About Unjha jeera and saunf Growing Condition and Production GI Tag: Provides legal protection to products with a specific geographical origin and unique qualities. Issue: Farmers in Rajasthan have objected to GI recognition associated with Unjha in Gujarat, citing concerns over the geographical identity of cumin (jeera) and fennel (saunf) cultivated in Rajasthan.
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Remembering how India conquered Kargil Heights by battling terrain and climate (GS-3: Security)	Indian Express	Kargil War: The 1999 conflict was fought in the high-altitude Kargil-Dras sector of Jammu and Kashmir. Kargil Vijay Diwas commemorates India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War. Kargil Terrain: Extreme altitude, rugged mountains and harsh weather posed major operational challenges. Current security of the Kargil sector along the Line of Control (LoC) is under the primary operational command of the Indian Army, specifically overseen by the XIV Corps (Fire and Fury Corps).
Two children from Rajasthan die of Chandipura virus: What is the infection and who is susceptible to it? (GS-3: Science & Technology)	IE	About Chandipura Virus: An RNA virus belonging to the Rhabdoviridae family and transmitted mainly by sandflies. Disease: Can cause acute encephalitis, particularly affecting children. Symptoms: Fever, headache, vomiting, seizures and altered consciousness may occur. Public Health: Early detection, vector control and surveillance are important preventive measures.
PRAXIS: A NASA mission to graze planet rings (GS-3: Science & Technology)	The Hindu	About PRAXIS: A NASA mission concept focused on studying planetary ring systems through close observation. Component: Bio-inspired robotic explorer driven by an AI model, and will be capable of directly sampling particles from planetary ring systems. Planetary Rings: Composed mainly of ice, dust and rocky particles.
For antibiotics, the right dose is restraint (GS-3: Science & Technology)	Indian Express	Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR): Excessive or inappropriate antibiotic use accelerates the emergence of drug-resistant pathogens. One Health: AMR requires coordinated action across human health, animal health and the environment. Way The World Health Organisation classifies antibiotics into three categories “Access” drugs, which are recommended as first-line treatments for common infections; “Watch” drugs, which are broader-spectrum medicines that should be reserved for specific situations “Reserve” drugs, intended as a last line of defence against highly resistant infections.
Mirabai Chanu wins India’s first gold at Commonwealth Games 2026 in weightlifting (Miscellaneous ( Sports))	AIR	Mirabai Chanu: Indian weightlifter and Olympic silver medallist. Achievement: Won India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in weightlifting. About Commonwealth Games 2026
Behind China’s first Fields Medal wins, decades-long efforts in higher education and research (Miscellaneous ( Sports))	Indian Express	The Fields Medal is the highest prize in mathematics, considered equivalent to the Nobel. It is generally awarded to mathematicians under 40. China’s Progress: Reflects sustained investment in higher education, research institutions and scientific talent. India has no direct citizens who have won the Fields Medal in mathematics, though two persons of Indian descent have won it