Daily current affairs 9 July 2026

INDIA'S WATER GOVERNANCE: NARMADA RIVER DISPUTE AGREEMENT

The recent four-state agreement over the Narmada River resolves decades-old financial disputes regarding the Sardar Sarovar Project. This landmark pact strengthens cooperative federalism, advances sustainable water governance, and addresses long-standing rehabilitation challenges under the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal framework.

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GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT OF TOTAPURI MANGOES

The Totapuri mango is a distinct South Indian variety easily recognized by its beak-like shape. Mildly sweet and highly fibrous, it forms the backbone of India's commercial pulp, juice, and concentrate industry rather than fresh table consumption.

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ALL INDIA SURVEY ON HIGHER EDUCATION (AISHE) 2022-23 AND 2023-24

The All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) provides critical, data-driven demographic and spatial insights into India's higher education sector. It tracks enrollment growth, gender parity, and social inclusion, serving as a vital tool for evidence-based policymaking and governance.

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RIGHT TO BE FORGOTTEN (RTBF) IN INDIA

The Right to be Forgotten (RTBF) allows individuals to de-index outdated personal data from digital platforms. Emerging from Article 21 and the Puttaswamy judgment, it balances informational privacy against the public’s right to know, demanding careful judicial and legislative oversight.

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OVERRIDING EFFECT OF POCSO AND CHILD MARRIAGE LAWS OVER PERSONAL LAWS IN INDIA

The Allahabad High Court ruled that statutory child protection laws, including PCMA and POCSO, universally override religious personal laws. This judicial stance ensures uniform protection against child marriage, criminalizes underage sexual relations, and safeguards constitutional rights across all religions.

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INDIA–JAPAN STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

The deepening India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership serves as an anchor for Indo-Pacific stability. By synergizing demographic advantages, co-developing defense technologies like the UNICORN mast, and investing in AI and secure supply chains, both democracies counterbalance regional hegemony.

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