UPSC Daily Current Affairs| One Liners 01-07-2026

One Liners 01-07-2026

History, Art and Culture

Hul Diwas

• Observed annually on – June 30, at Jharkhand.
• Commemoration of – Santhal Rebellion, 1855 (led by brothers Sidho and Kanhu Murmu)
• Leaders – Sidho and Kanhu, brothers Chand and Bhairav, as well as sisters Phulo and Jhano are prominent.
• Significance – It marked a fierce uprising against British colonial rule and the oppressive zamindari system.

Polity & Governance

Yuva Sangam programme

Recently, the Phase VI of the Yuva Sangam programme concluded successfully.

• It is a youth exchange and cultural immersion program.
• Organised by – Ministry of Education.
• Initiative under – Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) programme.
• 5 foundational pillars —
  • Paryatan (Tourism),
  • Parampara (Traditions),
  • Pragati (Development),
  • Prodyogiki (Technology),
  • Paraspar Sampark (People-to-People Connect).
• Objective – To foster national integration, cultural exchange and experiential learning among the youth of the country.

Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (EBSB) programme

• It is a flagship cultural and national integration initiative.
• Announced in – 2015.
• Integrated into – National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
• Activities –
  • Promotion of bilingualism – It teaches basic vocabulary, 100 common sentences of paired state's language.
  • MyGov Campaign Portal & Bhasha Sangam app for learning 22 official Indian languages.
• Objective – To celebrate the country's rich diversity and foster a stronger sense of shared identity.
• Significance – It establishes active cultural partnerships between different Indian states and UTs.

Bhasha Sangam App

• Initiative of – Ministry of Education in collaboration with MyGov India.
• Developed by – Start up Multibhashi.
• Features –
  • Basic communication in 22 scheduled languages.
  • Contains over 100 sentences of day-to-day use
  • Audio files accompany the text to help pronunciation.
• Available in – Both ios and android
• Objective – To help people learn Indian languages online.

India Skills Competition 2026–27

Union minister launched India Skills Competition 2026–27 to discover india's next generation of skill champions recently.

• It is the country’s premier vocational skills competition.
• Launched by – Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
• Skill categories – 63 industry ranging from digital, creative, industrial etc.
• Phased programme – Event held in successive tiers – District -> State -> Zonal -> Regional -> National Level.
• Registration – (Must) Digitally through Skill India Digital Hub (SIDH) portal.
• Objective – To identify, nurture, and showcase the brightest talented youth across India.

Economy

Mansi–Saharsa Doubling Project

Indian Ministry of Railways has officially approved the Rs.499 crore Mansi–Saharsa Doubling Project recently.

• Project specifications
  • Location – Bihar.
  • Section length – 44.40 kilometers.
  • Route under – East Central Railway (ECR) zone.
• Advantages –
  • To reduce operational bottlenecks.
  • To improve train punctuality.
  • To ensure safety for passenger travel.
• Significance – It helps augment track capacity and ease severe route congestion.

Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)

Recently, Centre extended CBDT Chairman’s tenure by six months.

• It is the statutory apex body responsible for administering direct tax laws in India.
• Constituted under – Central Boards of Revenue Act, 1963.
• Operating under – Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
• Role –
  • To provides policy and planning inputs to government.
  • To recommend modifications to direct tax structures.
  • To manage rigorous investigative frameworks to prevent tax fraud.

Net Remittances from West Asia to India

Despite the West Asia crisis, net remittances from the region to India rose to $16 billion in April 2026.

• Growth rate – 70% increase compared to April 2025.
• Reason for resilience – Remittances are tied to employment and wage levels in host economies, not financial market volatility.
• Comparison – Unlike FDI, portfolio flows, or debt flows, remittances remain acyclical and stable.
• Note – Remittances recorded under Current Account of a country's Balance of Payments as "invisibles".

Science

Electronic Interlocking (EI) project

Recently, Indian Railways has sanctioned a project for the replacement of relay-based interlocking with EI.

• It is a modernized, computer-based railway signaling system.
• Objectives –
  • To ensure control of train movements, track switching, and signal management via a digital interface.
  • To replace outdated relay-based installations with software-controlled networks,
  • To allow station operators to change tracks and lower signals with the click of a mouse.
• Safety feature – EI integrate easily with advanced train protection systems—such as the
  • Indigenous Kavach system.
  • Automatic Block Signalling (ABS).
  • Centralised Traffic Control (CTC).
• Significance – Improves system reliability and fault diagnosis.

Infrastructure

Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026)

Recently, the Delegation of Financial Powers to DRDO (DFP-2026 is released.

• Released by – Ministry of Defence.
• Designed to – Enhance efficiency, accountability, and the decentralized execution of strategic research.
• Objectives –
  • To expand financial autonomy at multiple tiers.
  • To eliminate bureaucratic bottlenecks.
  • To shorten development timelines.
• Significance – This framework will reinforce Aatmanirbhar Bharat vision & strengthen defence preparedness.