Daily filter — 11 July 2026
6 exam-worthy stories from the day's PIB releases · interactive view
⚛️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
NITI Aayog Consults on SHANTI Act Implementation Framework
NITI Aayog recently held a stakeholder consultation to discuss the implementation of the landmark SHANTI Act 2025.
- The consultation was held on July 10, 2026, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
- It was chaired by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Member, NITI Aayog.
- Discussions focused on three pillars: Legislative & Regulatory, Finance & Public Perception, and Manufacturing & Capacity Building.
- Key aspects included draft rules, FDI policy, financial mechanisms, insurance, and strengthening domestic manufacturing.
- The SHANTI Act, 2025 aims to attract foreign capital while safeguarding domestic interests.
- Discussions covered strategies for public awareness and community trust for nuclear energy projects.
💡 The SHANTI Act, 2025, is being implemented through NITI Aayog's consultation on legislative, financial, and operational pillars.
Source: NITI Aayog · PIB PRID 2283545
⚓ Defence & Security · UPSC track
Indian Navy commissions sixth Project 17A stealth frigate
The Indian Navy inducted **INS Mahendragiri**, the sixth Project 17A advanced stealth frigate, on July 11, 2026, boosting its indigenous capabilities.
- INS Mahendragiri is the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate.
- It was commissioned into the Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam on July 11, 2026.
- The frigate boasts over 75 percent indigenous content and advanced weapon systems.
- Designed by Warship Design Bureau, built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai.
- Can be equipped with BrahMos surface-to-surface missile and other indigenous systems.
💡 Remember Mahendragiri as the 6th Project 17A stealth frigate, commissioned July 11, 2026, with over 75% indigenous content.
Source: Ministry of Defence · PIB PRID 2283586
⚖️ Law & Judiciary · LAW track
National Conference on Regional Languages in Legal Education
A national conference deliberated on a **Ten-Year Perspective Action Plan** to promote legal education in Hindi and other regional languages.
- The Department of Legal Affairs and Bar Council of India (BCI) organized the conference.
- The goal is to formulate a Ten-Year Perspective Action Plan for legal education.
- It aims to integrate Indian languages while preserving English as a link language.
- The conference resolved to establish a National Steering Committee, jointly anchored by the Department of Legal Affairs and the BCI.
- Technology, including AI-enabled translation tools, will be leveraged for language integration.
💡 The Department of Legal Affairs and BCI are working on a Ten-Year Action Plan for multilingual legal education, overseen by a National Steering Committee leveraging AI.
Source: Ministry of Law and Justice · PIB PRID 2283658
🤝 International Relations · UPSC track
India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030
India and New Zealand adopted a new strategic partnership roadmap in 2026 to guide joint action and strengthen relations.
- The India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030 was announced on 11 July 2026.
- It will guide joint action and strengthen the partnership over the next four years.
- It focuses on six pillars, including political, defence, trade, people-to-people, education, and regional cooperation.
- The Roadmap aims to double bilateral two-way trade to NZ$7 billion (₹35,000 crore) by 2030.
💡 For the exam: Remember the 2026 India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership Roadmap to 2030 aims to double trade to NZ$7 billion.
Source: Prime Minister's Office · PIB PRID 2283529
🤝 International Relations · UPSC track
India and New Zealand Elevate Bilateral Relationship to Strategic Partnership
India and New Zealand have elevated their bilateral relationship to a 'Strategic Partnership' during PM Modi's visit to Auckland.
- PM Narendra Modi visited New Zealand on 10 and 11 July 2026, the first Indian PM visit in 40 years.
- The leaders endorsed the 'India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030'.
- A Free Trade Agreement (FTA) was signed, aiming to double bilateral trade to NZ$7 billion by 2030.
- Both nations agreed to establish an annual Maritime Security Dialogue.
- They affirmed strengthening cooperation on counter-terrorism and cyber security.
- An Agricultural Productivity Partnership was launched under the FTA.
💡 Remember: The 'Strategic Partnership' with New Zealand has a 'Roadmap to 2030', includes an FTA aiming for NZ$7 billion trade, and a Maritime Security Dialogue.
Source: Prime Minister's Office · PIB PRID 2283527
📈 Schemes & Welfare · UPSC track
PMFME Scheme Achieves 2 Lakh Credit-Linked Beneficiaries
The **PMFME Scheme** has sanctioned loans to over **two lakh micro food processing enterprises**, celebrating a significant milestone.
- More than two lakh micro food processing enterprises have received loan sanctions.
- The scheme leveraged project investments exceeding Rs. 20,300 crores.
- Nearly 90 percent of beneficiaries are first-generation entrepreneurs, and 44 percent are women.
- Over 75,000 PMFME-supported enterprises have entered the formal economy.
- The scheme generated nearly 11 lakh direct and indirect employment opportunities.
- More than 4.18 lakh Self Help Group members received Seed Capital support.
💡 Remember PMFME as the scheme that hit 2 lakh loan sanctions, driving formalization and women-led entrepreneurship in food processing.
Source: Ministry of Food Processing Industries · PIB PRID 2283606