Current Affairs 05 July 2026

UIDAI Introduces Free Email Updates Through the Aadhaar App.

• Free facility to add or update email ID through the Aadhaar App.
• Available for 6 months from the launch date.
• Aadhaar App is available on Android and iOS.
• UIDAI is a statutory authority under the Aadhaar Act, 2016, functioning under MeitY.

CCEA Approves Supply of Higher-Quality Rice Under PMGKAY.

• CCEA approved the supply of higher-quality rice under PMGKAY.
• Rice quality standards revised for the first time in nearly 30 years.
• Broken grain limit reduced:
• Raw rice: 25% → 10%
• Parboiled rice: 16% → 5%
• Implementation: Phased rollout from Kharif Marketing Season (KMS) 2027–28.
• Benefit: Better-quality rice for over 80 crore beneficiaries under PMGKAY.
• Transparency: QR-code tagging on rice bags for end-to-end traceability.
• Savings: Estimated annual savings of ₹2,161 crore.

BHASHINI Launches Rajasthan Language Model Hackathon at NCeG 2026.

• Launched by: Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD) at NCeG 2026.
• Objective: Develop high-quality AI datasets for Rajasthan's regional languages.
• Languages covered: Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Hadoti, Mewati, and Bagri.
• BhashaDaan Initiative: National crowdsourcing platform for language data to strengthen India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
• About DIBD:
• Functions under Digital India Corporation (DIC), MeitY.
• Manages the National Hub for Language Technology (NHLT).
• Supports 36 text languages and 23 voice languages.

NITI Aayog Launches Roadmap for Global Promotion of Ayurveda.

• NITI Aayog released the report Strategic Roadmap for Making Ayurveda Global.
• Objective: Position India as a global leader in Ayurveda and traditional medicine.
• Developed by: NITI Aayog (Health Division) in collaboration with PwC.
• Three-pillar framework:
• Availability
• Acceptability
• Propagation
• Implementation timeline: Phased strategy up to 2047, aligned with Viksit Bharat@2047.

Gujarat Police Launches Operation Surakshit Cyberspace for Women and Children.

• Launched by Gujarat Police on 1 July 2026.
• 28-day statewide cyber safety campaign for women and children.
• Objective: Create awareness and prevent cybercrimes, fraud, identity theft, and online exploitation.
• Implemented by SHE Teams and cybercrime police stations.
• Target: Awareness among 25 lakh citizens and 20 lakh students.
• Ensures quick action on cyber complaints involving women and children.