Vishnu IAS Academy

1.   Jammu & Kashmir Statehood: Renewed Demand for Restoration (GS – II: Polity and Governance) Why in News? Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has reiterated the demand for the restoration of Statehood, urging the Union Government to fulfil its commitment. The issue has once again brought the constitutional status of Jammu & Kashmir

India-Australia Strategic Partnership (GS – II: International Relations) Context India and Australia have adopted a landmark Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, while operationalizing a decade-old civil nuclear pact to supply uranium during the recent bilateral summit. Background The upgraded framework builds upon the 2009 Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation and the active 2+2

India–Indonesia Ties: Defence Exports & Sabang Port (GS II: International Relations) Context Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s July 2026 visit to Indonesia significantly bolstered the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. Marked by 14 critical agreements and the receipt of Indonesia’s highest civilian honour, ‘Bintang Adipurna’, the visit deepened bilateral ties across defence, maritime, and digital domains. Key Outcomes

Today Current Affairs 04/07/2026 1. Calibrated Engagement: India’s Strategic Balancing with China and Japan (GS II: IR) Context The Government of India has introduced calibrated relaxations for specific China-linked entities within investment and public procurement frameworks, while simultaneously advancing strategic supply chain partnerships with regional allies like Japan. Policy Background & Recent Shift Press Note

Today Current Affairs 03/07/2026 1. India–Japan Partnership and the Free & Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) Context: During the bilateral summit in New Delhi, India and Japan reaffirmed their shared priority for a “free, prosperous, and rules-based Indo-Pacific,” anchoring their discussion on strategic cooperation, defense co-development, and maritime security amid growing regional geopolitical realignments. Free and Open

Today Current Affairs 02/07/2026 Introduction UPSC Current Affairs 2 July 2026 covers important developments in the economy, international relations, environment, defence, and governance that are highly relevant for UPSC Prelims and Mains examination. Today’s topics include India’s LPG price reduction, GST revenue trends, the World Bank’s climate finance policy shift, the Indian Army’s VIJAY Roadmap,