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Daily G.K. - Top Stories

02 Jul 2026

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BUSINESS AND ECONOMY

Eurobank Launches UPI Cross-Border Remittance to India

In June 2026, Eurobank launched a UPI‑based cross‑border remittance service enabling money transfers from Greece to India. The move makes Eurobank the first European bank to activate such a UPI facility, developed in collaboration with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), the global arm of the National Payments Corporation of India. The service aims to reduce transfer times and costs for Indian residents with accounts in Greece and to expand digital payment connectivity between Europe and India. Market observers expect the initiative to catalyse further adoption of UPI across international remittance corridors.
  • Eurobank becomes first European bank with UPI-based Greece–India remittance.
  • Collaboration with NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL).
  • Aims to lower transfer times and costs for users.
  • Expands India's digital payment reach in Europe.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

GAGAN Enables First Satellite‑Based Landing Approach in India

In June 2026, India conducted its first satellite‑based landing approach on a commercial aircraft using the GAGAN system. GAGAN stands for GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation and was developed jointly by the Indian Space Research Organisation and the Airports Authority of India. The system enhances GPS accuracy to support safer, more precise navigation in civil aviation. The successful test involved coordination among air traffic control, ground stations, and the aircraft’s flight management system. This milestone strengthens India’s aviation safety infrastructure and could enable more efficient approaches in challenging weather or terrain.
  • First satellite‑based landing approach on a commercial flight with GAGAN.
  • GAGAN = GPS Aided GEO Augmented Navigation; developed by ISRO and AAI.
  • Improves GPS accuracy for safer civil aviation navigation.
  • Requires coordination among ATC, ground stations, and aircraft systems.
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SPORTS

Wimbledon 2026 Opens with Video Review Technology

The Wimbledon Championships 2026 runs from 29 June to 12 July at the All England Club in London. The 139th edition introduces Video Review Technology for the first time in Wimbledon’s history and features a record prize fund of £64.2 million, with increased rewards for winners of the men’s and women’s singles. The tournament attracts top players from around the world and receives extensive global media coverage. Fans can expect clearer officiating and fair play thanks to the new technology, underscoring Wimbledon’s ongoing prestige and commercial strength in tennis.
  • 139th Wimbledon runs 29 June–12 July 2026 in London.
  • First use of Video Review Technology at Wimbledon.
  • Record prize fund of £64.2 million.
  • Global media coverage and high tournament prestige.
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DEFENCE

IAF Concludes Fifth WASP Capstone Seminar in New Delhi

The Indian Air Force concluded the fifth edition of the Warfare and Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP) with a Capstone Seminar held in New Delhi during June 2026. The event gathered senior military leaders, strategic experts, veterans, and programme participants to review air power concepts, joint operations, and advancing defence technology. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh, attended as the chief guest, underlining the service’s focus on doctrine, training, and interoperability with civilian agencies. Delegates discussed case studies, shared deterrence insights, and outlined next steps for WASP, including transitional field trials and higher‑level planning.
  • Fifth edition of WASP Capstone Seminar held in New Delhi in June 2026.
  • Attended by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh as chief guest.
  • Discussion on air power doctrine, joint operations, and technology.
  • Plans for WASP transition to field trials and higher‑level planning.
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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES

Common Incubation Centre Inaugurated at Parbhani for Food Tech

In Parbhani, Maharashtra, Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan inaugurated a Common Incubation Centre at the College of Food Technology, Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth. The facility will assist food processing units through training, product development, and quality testing services. It aims to help local entrepreneurs scale operations, access testing laboratories, and link with markets. The centre supports rural and regional manufacturing by building capabilities in nutrition, shelf‑life, and regulatory compliance. Officials described the centre as a model for district‑level industry support and a step toward enhancing regional food value chains.
  • Centre inaugurated at the College of Food Technology, Parbhani.
  • Services include training, product development, and quality testing.
  • Aims to assist rural food processing units and link to markets.
  • Part of Maharashtra’s rural manufacturing push.

29th National Conference on E-Governance Held in Jaipur

The 29th National Conference on e‑Governance 2026 took place in Jaipur, Rajasthan, in July 2026 at the Rajasthan International Centre. The event was jointly organized by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Government of Rajasthan. Delegates discussed digital governance, citizen‑centric services, data governance, and policy implementation. Attendees included government officials, industry partners, and researchers exploring best practices for smart cities and online service delivery. The conference served as a platform to exchange ideas and showcase ongoing e‑governance projects with a focus on scalability and inclusive public service in India.
  • 29th edition of the National Conference on e‑Governance held in Jaipur in July 2026.
  • Co‑organized by DoPRG, MeitY, and Government of Rajasthan.
  • Topics include digital governance and citizen services.
  • Participants from government, industry, and academia.

Amit Shah Launches FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal along with the Electronic Overseas Citizen of India Card in New Delhi. The FCRA 2.0 Portal aims to simplify online compliance for foreign contributions to organisations, enhancing transparency and monitoring. The e‑OCI Card enables Overseas Citizens of India to complete the application and renewal process digitally, reducing paperwork and processing time. The initiative forms part of a wider effort to modernize governance and ease administrative procedures for citizens living abroad. Officials highlighted improved user experience and traceability for compliance with foreign funding rules.
  • FCRA 2.0 Portal launched in New Delhi to simplify compliance.
  • e‑OCI Card enables digital OCI applications and renewals.
  • Aims to modernize governance and improve user experience.
  • Enhances transparency in foreign contributions.
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ART AND CULTURE

Swar Prerna Veethika Photo Gallery Inaugurated at Akashvani Bhavan

Akashvani unveiled the Swar Prerna Veethika Photo Gallery at the Rang Bhavan Auditorium, Akashvani Bhawan, New Delhi. The gallery was inaugurated by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia and features portraits of Bharat Ratna awardees in music, including Lata Mangeshkar, Pandit Ravi Shankar, and M. S. Subbulakshmi. The project highlights India’s rich musical heritage and public broadcasting’s role in preserving artistic legacies. The event emphasized preservation of cultural records and education about living musical traditions for visitors across generations.
  • Gallery named Swar Prerna Veethika inaugurated in New Delhi.
  • Inaugurated by Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia.
  • Features portraits of Bharat Ratna musicians such as Lata Mangeshkar, Ravi Shankar, M. S. Subbulakshmi.
  • Celebrates public broadcasting’s role in culture.
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