July 2026 Current Affairs — Part 11
Important Current Affairs for Government Exams | National, Technology & Health
This part covers five important current affairs topics related to anti-drug awareness, cybersecurity, aerospace, semiconductors and health.
51. ‘Beda Bro’ and ‘Operation RISE’ Anti-Drug Campaign
The Karnataka Police launched the ‘Beda Bro’ and ‘Operation RISE’ anti-drug campaign.
🚫 Campaign — Key Facts
- Launched by: Karnataka Police
- Campaigns: ‘Beda Bro’ and ‘Operation RISE’
- Main focus: Anti-drug awareness
- Target: Youth
🎯 Objectives
- Create awareness against drug abuse
- Encourage youth to stay away from narcotic drugs
52. I4C Orders GitHub to Disable BitChat Repositories
The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), directed GitHub to block three repositories hosting BitChat.
💻 BitChat — Key Facts
- Type: Open-source messaging app
- Technology: Bluetooth mesh networks
- Works without internet
- Does not require cellular networks
- Does not require phone-number verification
- Does not depend on central servers
⚖️ Government Action
- Authority: I4C under MHA
- Platform: GitHub
- Repositories blocked: Three
- Legal basis: Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000
- Rule: Rule 3(1)(d) of IT Rules, 2021
53. HAL and Safran Sign Contract for Engine Turbine Forgings
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a long-term contract with Safran Aircraft Engines in July 2026.
✈️ Contract — Key Facts
- Indian company: HAL
- Partner: Safran Aircraft Engines
- Purpose: Manufacture and supply turbine ring forgings
- Programme: CFM LEAP engine programme
- Material: High-performance superalloys
- Production facility: HAL Foundry & Forge Division, Bengaluru
🌍 Significance
- Strengthens HAL's role in the global aerospace supply chain
- Expands HAL's presence in international civil aviation
- Supports global production of the CFM LEAP commercial aircraft engine
54. IIT Madras to Host Digital India RISC-V Symposium 2026
IIT Madras will host the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Symposium 2026.
💡 DIR-V Symposium — Key Facts
- Edition: 3rd Edition
- Host: IIT Madras
- Partners: MeitY and RISC-V International
- Dates: 1–2 August 2026
- Venue: IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai
- Theme: “Empowering Bharat’s Semiconductor Future”
🔬 Focus Areas
- Processor design
- Semiconductors
- Embedded systems
- AI hardware
- Cybersecurity
55. Hepatitis
Hepatitis is inflammation or swelling of the liver.
🩺 Causes
- Hepatitis viruses
- Alcohol
- Certain medicines
- Autoimmune diseases
🧬 Five Major Hepatitis Viruses
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis D
- Hepatitis E
⚠️ Important Facts
- Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C are major causes of chronic liver disease
- They can lead to cirrhosis
- They can lead to liver failure
- They can lead to liver cancer
- India launched the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP) in 2018
📝 Part 11 Quiz
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Quiz Result
🎯 Part 11 Completed
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