July 2026 Current Affairs — Part 24
Important Current Affairs for Government Exams | National Affairs, Technology & Health
This part covers five important developments related to anti-drug awareness, cybersecurity, aerospace, semiconductor technology and healthcare. Read the key facts carefully and attempt the quiz at the end.
51. 'Beda Bro' and 'Operation RISE' Anti-Drug Campaign
The Karnataka Police launched 'Beda Bro' and 'Operation RISE' as anti-drug awareness campaigns.
🚫 Key Facts
- Launched by: Karnataka Police
- Campaigns: 'Beda Bro' and 'Operation RISE'
- Main objective: Create awareness against drug abuse.
- Another objective: Encourage youth to stay away from narcotic drugs.
📍 Karnataka
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Chief Minister: D. K. Shivakumar
- Deputy Chief Minister: G. Parameshwara
- Governor: Thawar Chand Gehlot
- Deputy Chief Secretary: Rajneesh Goel
52. Govt's Cyber Arm I4C Orders GitHub to Disable BitChat Repositories
The Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C), under the Ministry of Home Affairs, directed GitHub to block three repositories hosting BitChat.
💻 Key Facts
- Agency: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C)
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
- Platform: GitHub
- Application: BitChat
- BitChat is an open-source messaging app that works offline using Bluetooth mesh networks.
- It does not require internet, cellular networks, phone-number verification, or central servers.
⚖️ Legal & Security Concerns
- The order was issued under Section 79(3)(b) of the IT Act, 2000.
- It also referred to Rule 3(1)(d) of the IT Rules, 2021.
- GitHub was asked to restrict access within 3 hours of receiving the notice.
- Its decentralized system can make lawful interception, user identification and investigation difficult.
- The absence of central servers and metadata logs creates challenges for criminal investigations.
53. HAL, French Major Safran Sign Contract for Engine Turbine Forgings
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) signed a long-term contract with Safran Aircraft Engines for manufacturing and supplying turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine programme.
✈️ Key Facts
- Indian company: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
- French partner: Safran Aircraft Engines
- Purpose: Manufacture and supply turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine programme.
- Material: High-performance superalloys
- Production facility: HAL's Foundry & Forge Division, Bengaluru
- Technology: Near-net shape ring forging for high-temperature engine applications
- Agreement venue: Farnborough International Airshow, UK
🌍 Significance
- Strengthens HAL's role in the global aerospace supply chain.
- Expands HAL's presence in the international civil aviation sector.
- Supports global production of the widely used CFM LEAP commercial aircraft engine.
🏢 HAL
- Founded: 22 December 1940
- Founder: Walchand Hirachand
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Chairman & MD: D. K. Sunil
54. IIT Madras to Host Digital India RISC-V Symposium 2026
IIT Madras will host the Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Symposium 2026, the third edition of the event.
💻 Key Facts
- Event: Digital India RISC-V (DIR-V) Symposium 2026
- Edition: 3rd Edition
- Host: IIT Madras
- Partners: Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (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
🎯 Objective
- Strengthen India's semiconductor and RISC-V ecosystem.
- Promote secure, trusted and globally competitive silicon designed in India.
- The event includes live technology demonstrations, startup exhibits and networking opportunities.
🏫 IIT Madras
- Director: V. Kamakoti
55. Hepatitis
Hepatitis is inflammation or swelling of the liver.
🩺 Key Facts
- Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver.
- It can be caused by hepatitis viruses.
- Other causes include alcohol, certain medicines and autoimmune diseases.
🦠 Five Major Hepatitis Viruses
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Hepatitis D
- Hepatitis E
⚠️ Important Points
- 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's Programme
- India launched the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP) in 2018.
- The programme provides screening, diagnosis and treatment.
📝 Part 24 Quiz
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