CLAT CAM July 2026 Vocabulary & Current Affairs Flashcards

Vocabulary and key term flashcards based on the July 2026 issue of Vidhigya CAM Magazine.

Project UNICORN

The first-ever joint defence co-development project between India and Japan, announced at the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, to jointly manufacture the Unified Complex Radio Antenna Mast for the Indian Navy.

UNICORN Mast

An advanced system designed to integrate multiple communication systems and scattered antennas into a single, unified radar mast for future Indian Navy warships.

16th India-Japan Annual Summit 2026

A bilateral summit held in New Delhi to review and strengthen the 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' between India and Japan across defense co-development, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.

Sanae Takaichi

The Prime Minister of Japan serving during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in July 2026, notable for being the first woman to hold the office.

America250

The official national commemoration theme for the 250th anniversary of United States independence on 4th July 2026, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

India-Australia Civil Nuclear Administrative Arrangement

An arrangement finalized during the 3rd India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit to operationalise the 2014 Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and facilitate commercial exports of Australian uranium to India.

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)

India's indigenously developed 500 MWe breeder reactor located at Kalpakkam that attained first criticality in April 2026, marking the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear power programme.

Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (JDDSC)

A bilateral framework formally adopted by India and Australia at the 3rd India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit 2026 to enhance defence and maritime security cooperation.

PACTS

The Australia-India Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies, Supply Chains launched to build on the 2020 framework, aiming to promote digital resilience and secure critical supply chains.

India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030

A non-binding implementation framework adopted during the Prime Minister of India's official visit to New Zealand, elevating bilateral ties across trade, defence, education, and regional security.

India-UK CETA

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement that came into effect on 15th July 2026, granting zero-duty access to nearly 99% of India's exports and tariff concessions on 89.5% of India's tariff lines.

Double Contribution Convention (DCC)

A social security pact signed as a companion agreement alongside the India-UK CETA, coming into effect on 15th July 2026.

Section 123 Agreement

A landmark Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement signed between the US and Saudi Arabia under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954, establishing a 30-year civilian nuclear partnership.

Abraham Accords

A series of US-brokered agreements signed in 2020 to normalise diplomatic relations between Israel and Arab nations including the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.

ILO Convention No. 193

An International Labour Organization convention titled 'Decent Work in the Platform Economy' adopted in June 2026, establishing a minimum floor of labour rights and social security for gig and platform workers.

Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026

The 13th edition report published by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) in Sydney, ranking Pakistan as the most terrorism-affected country and India at 13th globally.

PRAHAAR Framework

A strategic blueprint that formally shifts India's internal security posture from reactive containment to intelligence-led, pre-emptive deterrence.

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)

A flagship development cooperation programme of the Government of India launched in 1964 and administered by the Ministry of External Affairs to provide capacity-building training to international professionals.

Transnistria

A Russian-backed breakaway region on the east bank of the Dniester River in Moldova that unilaterally declared independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO)

An independent intergovernmental organization headquartered in Shanghai, China, formally established by 29 founding signatory countries to promote global AI cooperation and governance.

Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS)

The first environment-focused multilateral WTO agreement adopted at MC12 that prohibits government subsidies linked to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and overfished stocks.

Commonwealth Games

A quadrennial multi-sport event established in 1930 as the British Empire Games and governed by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).

Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace

A declaration warning against outsourcing moral decision-making to AI in nuclear command systems, calling for an international treaty mandating human control over autonomous weapons.

Project BRAHMANK

A Border Roads Organisation project raised in 2010 responsible for developing and maintaining strategic road infrastructure across Siang, East Siang, West Siang, Upper Siang, and Shi-Yomi districts in Arunachal Pradesh.

Kisan Sarathi Platform

India's integrated digital agro-advisory platform launched in July 2021 by MeitY and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, implemented by IASRI and Digital India Corporation.

eSARAS

An official online marketplace developed by the Ministry of Rural Development under DAY-NRLM exclusively for products made by women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their federations.

Kargil Vijay Diwas

An annual observance on 26th July in India honouring the sacrifice of Indian soldiers who recaptured the Kargil heights during the 1999 war through Operation Vijay.

Operation Safed Sagar

The code name for the combined arms operation launched by the Indian Air Force on 26 May 1999 to support the Indian Army during the Kargil War.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)

A satirical yet influential youth group involved in Gen Z demonstrations in 2026 over alleged NEET paper leaks, graduate unemployment, and education costs in India.

Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill passed by Parliament amending the 1971 Act to include Vande Mataram within its legal protections, prescribing penalties for disrespect or obstruction.

National Commission for Minorities (NCM)

A statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, comprising a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and five Members serving a three-year term.

Polymer Banknotes

Currency notes manufactured from biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) rather than 100% cotton-pulp paper to increase durability and reduce lifecycle carbon footprint.

National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)

An autonomous body established in India in 2005 responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring anti-doping in sports in accordance with WADA guidelines.

Rakhigarhi

A major Harappan archaeological site spread over 550 hectares in Hisar district, Haryana, featuring Mound Number 7 as a major burial ground.

Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB)

A flagship program launched in 2018 under the National Health Mission operating on a 7x7x7 framework to address nutritional and non-nutritional causes of anemia.

SUMAN Roadmap 2030

A strategic framework developed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aiming to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths and reduce MMR below 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030.

SHE-LEAPS

Self-Help Entrepreneur-Livelihoods and Enterprise Application for Prosperity and Sustainability; a mobile platform developed by DIC under LokOS to track income growth for women-led SHGs.

Viksit UDAN

The modified 10-year phase (FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36) of the Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN with a budgetary support of ₹28,840 crore to expand air connectivity in Tier-2/3 cities.

BHAVYA Industrial Parks Scheme

A Central Sector Scheme of DPIIT with a budget of ₹33,660 crore to develop 100 investment-ready industrial parks across India implemented through Special Purpose Vehicles.

Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)

A 14-digit unique health identifier created under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) that securely links an individual's medical records into a digital system.

Poshan Tracker

A mobile governance application launched in March 2021 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to enable near real-time, Aadhaar-authenticated nutrition monitoring across Anganwadi Centres.

All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)

An annual comprehensive survey initiated in 2010-11 by the Ministry of Education that serves as the primary official statistical source on India's higher education sector.

Sarnath

An ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, inscribed as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2026, where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon.

Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)

A Central Sector Scheme approved with an outlay of ₹5,070 crore to develop 5,000 MW of Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025

A statutory rural employment law that replaced MGNREGA on 1st July 2026, enhancing guaranteed employment to 125 days per financial year and instituting a nationwide minimum wage floor of ₹300/day.

BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme

A scheme under Union Budget 2026-27 to establish three dedicated Chemical Parks with integrated common infrastructure facilities across India via the Challenge Route.

White Rabbit Protocol

A high-precision network synchronization technology developed at CERN that synchronizes device clocks with sub-nanosecond accuracy.

Netra AEW&C System

India's 1st indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control system developed by DRDO's CABS and integrated on an Embraer EMB-145 aircraft platform.

Garudastra Mortar System

An indigenous long-range 120 mm vehicle-mounted mortar system featuring GPS and laser guidance for high-precision indirect fire support.

Baaz Battalions

Specialised drone units raised by the Indian Army dedicated to operating, managing, and sustaining an unmanned warfare ecosystem for frontline surveillance and intelligence.

VIJAY Roadmap

A force modernization roadmap unveiled by Chief of the Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth structured around five core pillars: Vigilance, Innovation, Jointness, Atmanirbharta, and Yodha First.

Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme

A government program operated under the National Biofuel Policy 2018 that successfully achieved its 20% ethanol blending target (E20) in petrol by 2025.

Vikram-1

India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, developed by Skyroot Aerospace using carbon composite structures, 3D-printed Raman liquid engine, and Kalam series solid propellants.

Project UNICORN

The first-ever joint defence co-development project between India and Japan, announced at the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, to jointly manufacture the Unified Complex Radio Antenna Mast for the Indian Navy.

UNICORN Mast

An advanced system designed to integrate multiple communication systems and scattered antennas into a single, unified radar mast for future Indian Navy warships.

16th India-Japan Annual Summit 2026

A bilateral summit held in New Delhi to review and strengthen the 'Special Strategic and Global Partnership' between India and Japan across defense co-development, clean energy, and artificial intelligence.

Sanae Takaichi

The Prime Minister of Japan serving during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit in July 2026, notable for being the first woman to hold the office.

America250

The official national commemoration theme for the 250th anniversary of United States independence on 4th July 2026, marking the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

India-Australia Civil Nuclear Administrative Arrangement

An arrangement finalized during the 3rd India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit to operationalise the 2014 Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement and facilitate commercial exports of Australian uranium to India.

Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR)

India's indigenously developed $500\,MWe$ breeder reactor located at Kalpakkam that attained first criticality in April 2026, marking the second stage of India's three-stage nuclear power programme.

Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (JDDSC)

A bilateral framework formally adopted by India and Australia at the 3rd India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit 2026 to enhance defence and maritime security cooperation.

PACTS

The Australia-India Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies, Supply Chains launched to build on the 2020 framework, aiming to promote digital resilience and secure critical supply chains.

India-New Zealand Strategic Partnership: Roadmap to 2030

A non-binding implementation framework adopted during the Prime Minister of India's official visit to New Zealand, elevating bilateral ties across trade, defence, education, and regional security.

India-UK CETA

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement that came into effect on 15th July 2026, granting zero-duty access to nearly $99\%$ of India's exports and tariff concessions on $89.5\%$ of India's tariff lines.

Double Contribution Convention (DCC)

A social security pact signed as a companion agreement alongside the India-UK CETA, coming into effect on 15th July 2026.

Section 123 Agreement

A landmark Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement signed between the US and Saudi Arabia under Section 123 of the US Atomic Energy Act of 1954, establishing a 30-year civilian nuclear partnership.

Abraham Accords

A series of US-brokered agreements signed in 2020 to normalise diplomatic relations between Israel and Arab nations including the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan.

ILO Convention No. 193

An International Labour Organization convention titled 'Decent Work in the Platform Economy' adopted in June 2026, establishing a minimum floor of labour rights and social security for gig and platform workers.

Global Terrorism Index (GTI) 2026

The 13th edition report published by the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) in Sydney, ranking Pakistan as the most terrorism-affected country and India at 13th globally.

PRAHAAR Framework

A strategic blueprint that formally shifts India's internal security posture from reactive containment to intelligence-led, pre-emptive deterrence.

Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC)

A flagship development cooperation programme of the Government of India launched in 1964 and administered by the Ministry of External Affairs to provide capacity-building training to international professionals.

Transnistria

A Russian-backed breakaway region on the east bank of the Dniester River in Moldova that unilaterally declared independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union.

World AI Cooperation Organization (WAICO)

An independent intergovernmental organization headquartered in Shanghai, China, formally established by 29 founding signatory countries to promote global AI cooperation and governance.

Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies (AFS)

The first environment-focused multilateral WTO agreement adopted at MC12 that prohibits government subsidies linked to illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing and overfished stocks.

Commonwealth Games

A quadrennial multi-sport event established in 1930 as the British Empire Games and governed by the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF).

Rome Declaration for an Unarmed and Disarming Peace

A declaration warning against outsourcing moral decision-making to AI in nuclear command systems, calling for an international treaty mandating human control over autonomous weapons.

Project BRAHMANK

A Border Roads Organisation project raised in 2010 responsible for developing and maintaining strategic road infrastructure across Siang, East Siang, West Siang, Upper Siang, and Shi-Yomi districts in Arunachal Pradesh.

Kisan Sarathi Platform

India's integrated digital agro-advisory platform launched in July 2021 by MeitY and the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare, implemented by IASRI and Digital India Corporation.

eSARAS

An official online marketplace developed by the Ministry of Rural Development under DAY-NRLM exclusively for products made by women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and their federations.

Kargil Vijay Diwas

An annual observance on 26th July in India honouring the sacrifice of Indian soldiers who recaptured the Kargil heights during the 1999 war through Operation Vijay.

Operation Safed Sagar

The code name for the combined arms operation launched by the Indian Air Force on 26 May 1999 to support the Indian Army during the Kargil War.

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)

A satirical yet influential youth group involved in Gen Z demonstrations in 2026 over alleged NEET paper leaks, graduate unemployment, and education costs in India.

Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026

A bill passed by Parliament amending the 1971 Act to include Vande Mataram within its legal protections, prescribing penalties for disrespect or obstruction.

National Commission for Minorities (NCM)

A statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992, comprising a Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, and five Members serving a three-year term.

Polymer Banknotes

Currency notes manufactured from biaxially oriented polypropylene (BOPP) rather than $100\%$ cotton-pulp paper to increase durability and reduce lifecycle carbon footprint.

National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA)

An autonomous body established in India in 2005 responsible for promoting, coordinating, and monitoring anti-doping in sports in accordance with WADA guidelines.

Rakhigarhi

A major Harappan archaeological site spread over $550\,\text{hectares}$ in Hisar district, Haryana, featuring Mound Number 7 as a major burial ground.

Anemia Mukt Bharat (AMB)

A flagship program launched in 2018 under the National Health Mission operating on a 7x7x7 framework to address nutritional and non-nutritional causes of anemia.

SUMAN Roadmap 2030

A strategic framework developed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aiming to eliminate preventable maternal and newborn deaths and reduce MMR below 70 per $100,000$ live births by 2030.

SHE-LEAPS

Self-Help Entrepreneur-Livelihoods and Enterprise Application for Prosperity and Sustainability; a mobile platform developed by DIC under LokOS to track income growth for women-led SHGs.

Viksit UDAN

The modified 10-year phase (FY 2026-27 to FY 2035-36) of the Regional Connectivity Scheme-UDAN with a budgetary support of ₹$28,840\,\text{crore}$ to expand air connectivity in Tier-2/3 cities.

BHAVYA Industrial Parks Scheme

A Central Sector Scheme of DPIIT with a budget of ₹$33,660\,\text{crore}$ to develop 100 investment-ready industrial parks across India implemented through Special Purpose Vehicles.

Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA)

A 14-digit unique health identifier created under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) that securely links an individual's medical records into a digital system.

Poshan Tracker

A mobile governance application launched in March 2021 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to enable near real-time, Aadhaar-authenticated nutrition monitoring across Anganwadi Centres.

All India Survey on Higher Education (AISHE)

An annual comprehensive survey initiated in 2010-11 by the Ministry of Education that serves as the primary official statistical source on India's higher education sector.

Sarnath

An ancient Buddhist pilgrimage site near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, inscribed as India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2026, where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon.

Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)

A Central Sector Scheme approved with an outlay of ₹$5,070\,\text{crore}$ to develop $5,000\,MW$ of Floating Solar Photovoltaic projects integrated with Battery Energy Storage Systems.

Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025

A statutory rural employment law that replaced MGNREGA on 1st July 2026, enhancing guaranteed employment to 125 days per financial year and instituting a nationwide minimum wage floor of ₹$300/\text{day}$.

BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme

A scheme under Union Budget 2026-27 to establish three dedicated Chemical Parks with integrated common infrastructure facilities across India via the Challenge Route.

White Rabbit Protocol

A high-precision network synchronization technology developed at CERN that synchronizes device clocks with sub-nanosecond accuracy.