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Weekly Current Affairs 15 July 2026

1. Allahabad High Court Upholds Uniform Legal Marriage Age

What happened: Allahabad High Court ruled that the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act (PCMA), 2006 applies uniformly to all citizens, irrespective of religion, and personal laws cannot override it.

Why important: It reinforces the supremacy of statutory law in matters of child marriage.

Exam Tip: PCMA, 2006 prescribes the legal minimum marriage age applicable across communities.

2. India–Indonesia Sign Defence Missile Cooperation

What happened: During PM Modi’s Indonesia visit, India and Indonesia agreed to deepen defence cooperation, including collaboration on BrahMos and ASTRA missile systems.

Why important: It strengthens India’s defence exports and Indo-Pacific strategic partnerships.

Exam Tip: BrahMos is a supersonic cruise missile jointly developed by India and Russia.

3. India Restores Normal Natural Gas Supply

What happened: The Government lifted emergency restrictions on domestic natural gas supply that had been imposed during the West Asia crisis.

Why important: It restores normal fuel allocation for industries and consumers.

Exam Tip: Domestic PNG and CNG remained priority sectors even during the restrictions.

4. PM Modi Visits Prambanan Temple

What happened: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site dedicated mainly to Lord Shiva.

Why important: It highlights India’s shared cultural and civilizational ties with Southeast Asia.

Exam Tip: Prambanan Temple is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia.

5. Census 2027 Preparations Gather Pace

What happened: The Government advanced preparations for Census 2027, including discussions on updated enumeration procedures and data collection.

Why important: The census provides the foundation for planning, welfare schemes, and resource allocation.

Exam Tip: The Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India conducts the Census.

6. Great Indian Bustard Habitat Shrinks

What happened: A conservation report found that the Great Indian Bustard now survives in only about 16% of its historical habitat, despite population stabilization.

Why important: It underlines the need for stronger habitat conservation.

Exam Tip: Great Indian Bustard (Godawan) is listed as Critically Endangered by the IUCN.

7. Kerala Launches Football-Based Anti-Drug Campaign

What happened: A Kerala school started an anti-drug awareness campaign using the popularity of the FIFA World Cup to engage students.

Why important: It is an innovative example of using sports for social awareness.

Exam Tip: Kerala is often noted for education-based public awareness initiatives.

8. India Reaffirms Two-State Policy

What happened: India reiterated its long-standing support for a two-state solution to the Israel–Palestine conflict.

Why important: It reflects continuity in India’s foreign policy.

Exam Tip: India supports an independent Palestine living peacefully alongside Israel.

9. President Unveils Durand Cup 2026 Trophies

What happened: President Droupadi Murmu unveiled the trophies for the Durand Cup 2026 ahead of the tournament.

Why important: The tournament is one of India’s most prestigious football events.

Exam Tip: Durand Cup is Asia’s oldest football tournament.

10. Indonesia Confers Highest Civilian Honour on PM Modi

What happened: Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Bintang Adipurna, Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, during his state visit.

Why important: It reflects the growing strategic and diplomatic partnership between India and Indonesia.

Exam Tip: Bintang Adipurna is Indonesia’s highest civilian decoration.

Final Note for Students

Revise these points daily, practice multiple-choice questions weekly, and discuss current affairs aloud to improve confidence for written exams as well as interviews.