National Daily Current Affairs: 12/07/2026

National Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The PM SVANidhi (Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi) scheme continues to expand its reach, with Lakhanpur in Jammu & Kashmir being among the first towns selected under the 'Street Food Hub' initiative. This plan aims to formalize and upgrade street food vending into hygienic hubs. Additionally, the 'Digital India' initiative celebrates 11 years, highlighting the success of the eSaras Online Market. eSaras has become a vital tool for rural artisans and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), providing a digital storefront to sell products globally under the Ministry of Rural Development.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: The 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv was inaugurated in Uttarakhand by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and CM Pushkar Singh Dhami. It serves as a platform to showcase India’s rich artisanal heritage and promote minority welfare.
• Defence & Security: Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh emphasized India's role as the 'Primary Guarantor' of peace and stability in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). He lauded the Indian Navy for its proactive maritime security operations.
• Infrastructure: TBM (Tunnel Boring Machine) 'Durga' achieved a major breakthrough on the Kolkata Metro’s Purple Line. This marks a critical step in the Joka-Esplanade corridor, enhancing underground connectivity in the city.
• International Relations: India and New Zealand have released a 'Roadmap to 2030' to strengthen their Strategic Partnership, focusing on trade, defense, and climate cooperation.
• Energy & Economy: The Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme continues its rollout, aiming to reduce dependency on oil imports and meet India's 20% blending target (E20) by 2025-26.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Lakhanpur (J&K) is now a part of the PM SVANidhi 'Street Food Hub' Plan.
• Digital India completes 11 years, with eSaras empowering rural livelihoods.
• The 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv was held in Uttarakhand for artisanal promotion.
• India is officially positioned as the primary guarantor of peace in the Indian Ocean Region.
• TBM 'Durga' completed its breakthrough for Kolkata Metro's Joka-Esplanade corridor.
• India and New Zealand have formalized a Strategic Partnership Roadmap for 2030.
• The Ethanol Blended Petrol Programme remains central to India's energy security policy.
• Shri Kiren Rijiju is the current Union Minister of Minority Affairs.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: Which town in Jammu & Kashmir was recently selected under the PM SVANidhi 'Street Food Hub' Plan?

• A) Katra
• B) Lakhanpur
• C) Baramulla
• D) Udhampur

Q2: The eSaras platform, which recently celebrated its role in Digital India, is primarily associated with which ministry?

• A) Ministry of Electronics and IT
• B) Ministry of Rural Development
• C) Ministry of Commerce and Industry
• D) Ministry of MSME

Q3: Where was the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv inaugurated in July 2026?

• A) Himachal Pradesh
• B) Uttarakhand
• C) Uttar Pradesh
• D) Rajasthan

Q4: TBM 'Durga', which recently achieved a breakthrough, belongs to which metro rail project?

• A) Delhi Metro
• B) Mumbai Metro
• C) Kolkata Metro
• D) Bengaluru Metro

Q5: India has recently released a 'Roadmap to 2030' to enhance its strategic partnership with which country?

• A) Australia
• B) New Zealand
• C) Japan
• D) France