Welcome to the Madhya Pradesh Current Affairs edition for 02 July 2026, prepared for MPPSC Prelims and Mains aspirants. Today’s roundup covers the conclusion of the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan 2026 with over 3.62 lakh water works, the state’s rollout of the Viksit Bharat rural employment mission, the plan to build wildlife rescue centres around every tiger reserve, the Uniform Civil Code Bill lined up for the Monsoon Session, the revised passport fees effective 1 July, and the monsoon advance across the state. Each item carries background, MPPSC relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan 2026 Concludes with 3.62 Lakh Water Works
Why in News: On 30 June 2026, CM Dr. Mohan Yadav formally concluded the Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan 2026 at a closing ceremony in Rajgarh district, announcing that more than 3.62 lakh water conservation works worth around Rs 10,514 crore had been completed and dedicating development projects worth about Rs 352.65 crore for Rajgarh.
Background: The campaign ran from 19 March to 30 June 2026 across all districts of Madhya Pradesh, reviving wells, stepwells, ponds, Amrit Sarovars and other traditional water bodies as a mass “jan bhagidari” movement. The stated aim was to strengthen groundwater recharge, water security and traditional water heritage before the monsoon. This connects to Madhya Pradesh water conservation and rural development.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan, Amrit Sarovar, Rajgarh. Mains GS3 water conservation, watershed management and community participation.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Campaign | Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan 2026 |
| Duration | 19 March to 30 June 2026 |
| Works completed | Over 3.62 lakh |
| Value of works | About Rs 10,514 crore |
| Closing venue | Rajgarh district |
| Rajgarh projects dedicated | About Rs 352.65 crore |
| MP CM | Dr. Mohan Yadav |
2. Madhya Pradesh Rolls Out Viksit Bharat Rural Employment Mission (VB-G RAM-G)
Why in News: From 1 July 2026, Madhya Pradesh joined the countrywide rollout of the Viksit Bharat Rural Employment and Livelihood Mission (VB-G RAM-G), with the Union Rural Development Ministry notifying revised rural job wage scales and an interim daily base rate to ensure no rural worker earns below the national floor.
Background: The mission carries forward and restructures rural wage employment and livelihood support, linking demand-driven works with asset creation, skilling and self-help group livelihoods. For a largely agrarian state like Madhya Pradesh, where a large share of the rural workforce depends on wage work in the lean farming season, timely wage revision and durable asset creation are central to rural incomes. This connects to Madhya Pradesh rural livelihoods and employment policy.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims VB-G RAM-G, rural wage floor, Ministry of Rural Development. Mains GS2 welfare and employment schemes; GS3 rural economy and asset creation.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Mission | Viksit Bharat Rural Employment and Livelihood Mission (VB-G RAM-G) |
| Effective | 1 July 2026 |
| Nodal ministry | Union Ministry of Rural Development |
| Wage revision | New interim daily base rate notified |
| Focus | Rural wage work, asset creation, SHG livelihoods |
| Relevance for MP | Large rural and agrarian workforce |
3. MP to Set Up Wildlife Rescue Centres Around All Tiger Reserves
Why in News: Reaffirmed through late June 2026, the Mohan Yadav government is moving to establish dedicated wildlife rescue centres around all tiger reserves in the state, part of a wider push to consolidate Madhya Pradesh’s position as India’s leading tiger and wildlife state.
Background: As per the 2022 All India Tiger Estimation, Madhya Pradesh recorded 785 wild tigers, the highest of any state, spread across reserves such as Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura and Panna. Rescue centres near reserves are meant to handle human-wildlife conflict, injured and rescued animals, and rehabilitation, complementing conservation-breeding work such as the Kerwa vulture centre. This connects to Madhya Pradesh wildlife conservation and forest administration.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims tiger reserves of MP, All India Tiger Estimation, human-wildlife conflict. Mains GS3 conservation, biodiversity and forest management.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Initiative | Wildlife rescue centres around all tiger reserves |
| MP tiger count (2022) | 785 (highest in India) |
| Estimation exercise | All India Tiger Estimation |
| Key reserves | Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura, Panna |
| Conservation body | State Forest Department |
| Related centre | Kerwa Vulture Conservation Breeding Centre |
4. Uniform Civil Code Bill Lined Up for MP Monsoon Session
Why in News: The Mohan Yadav government has indicated that a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill could be introduced during the Monsoon Session of the Madhya Pradesh Vidhan Sabha, tentatively scheduled from 20 to 24 July 2026, along with the first supplementary budget for 2026-27.
Background: To prepare the ground, the state constituted a committee in April 2026, headed by retired Supreme Court judge Justice Ranjana Prasad Desai, to study existing UCC models such as those in Uttarakhand and to consult communities across the state. A UCC seeks a common set of personal laws on marriage, divorce, succession and inheritance. On any such matter, aspirants should note the constitutional context of Article 44, a Directive Principle urging the State to secure a uniform civil code. This connects to Madhya Pradesh legislative affairs and constitutional governance.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims Uniform Civil Code, Article 44, Justice Ranjana Desai committee. Mains GS2 Directive Principles, personal laws and legislative process.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Proposed law | Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill |
| Session window | 20 to 24 July 2026 (Monsoon Session) |
| Drafting committee head | Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prasad Desai |
| Committee set up | April 2026 |
| Constitutional basis | Article 44 (Directive Principle) |
| Alongside | First supplementary budget 2026-27 |
5. Revised Passport Fees Effective from 1 July 2026
Why in News: From 1 July 2026, the Ministry of External Affairs implemented revised passport fees across India, the first significant revision in nearly 14 years, affecting applicants in Madhya Pradesh’s passport offices at Bhopal, Indore and other centres.
Background: Under the new structure, the fee for a 36-page Normal passport rose from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500, while a 60-page Normal passport now costs Rs 3,500. Tatkal (urgent) fees also rose. The revision is attributed to higher operational costs, enhanced security features in new e-passports and modernisation of the Passport Seva system. This connects to Madhya Pradesh citizen services and public administration.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims Passport Seva, Ministry of External Affairs, e-passport. Mains GS2 citizen services and e-governance delivery.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Change | Revised passport fees |
| Effective | 1 July 2026 |
| 36-page Normal | Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 |
| 60-page Normal | Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,500 |
| Issuing ministry | Ministry of External Affairs |
| Rationale | Security features, Passport Seva modernisation |
6. Southwest Monsoon Spreads Further Across Madhya Pradesh
Why in News: Around 1 to 2 July 2026, the India Meteorological Department indicated favourable conditions for the southwest monsoon to advance into more parts of Madhya Pradesh, with rain, thunderstorm and lightning activity across several divisions and multiple districts on alert.
Background: Madhya Pradesh is largely rain-fed, and kharif sowing of soybean, paddy and pulses depends on the timely spread of the monsoon. The IMD Bhopal centre issues district bulletins flagging rain and lightning, while a good monsoon also aids groundwater recharge after the just-concluded Jal Ganga water-conservation drive. This connects to Madhya Pradesh geography, agriculture and disaster preparedness.
MPPSC Relevance: Prelims southwest monsoon, IMD, kharif season. Mains GS1 Indian monsoon; GS3 rain-fed agriculture and disaster management.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Phenomenon | Southwest monsoon advance |
| Forecasting body | India Meteorological Department (IMD) |
| Status early July | Favourable for further advance into MP |
| Dependent season | Kharif (soybean, paddy, pulses) |
| IMD state centre | Bhopal |
| Co-benefit | Groundwater recharge |
MPPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. The Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan 2026, concluded on 30 June 2026, was primarily aimed at which of the following?
- (a) Rural road construction
- (b) Water conservation and revival of water bodies
- (c) Industrial park development
- (d) Tiger conservation
Answer: (b) Water conservation and revival of water bodies. The campaign completed over 3.62 lakh works worth about Rs 10,514 crore across the state.
Q2. Madhya Pradesh plans to set up dedicated rescue centres around all its tiger reserves. As per the 2022 All India Tiger Estimation, the state recorded how many tigers?
- (a) 526
- (b) 785
- (c) 563
- (d) 407
Answer: (b) 785, the highest of any Indian state, spread across reserves such as Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Pench, Satpura and Panna.
Q3. The Uniform Civil Code finds mention in which Article of the Constitution as a Directive Principle of State Policy?
- (a) Article 41
- (b) Article 44
- (c) Article 48
- (d) Article 51
Answer: (b) Article 44 directs the State to endeavour to secure a uniform civil code for citizens. MP’s UCC drafting committee is headed by Justice (Retd.) Ranjana Prasad Desai.
Q4. The Viksit Bharat Rural Employment and Livelihood Mission (VB-G RAM-G) came into effect from which date?
- (a) 1 April 2026
- (b) 1 June 2026
- (c) 1 July 2026
- (d) 15 August 2026
Answer: (c) 1 July 2026, alongside a revised rural wage floor notified by the Union Ministry of Rural Development.
Q5. Which of the following is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh?
- (a) Blackbuck
- (b) Barasingha (Swamp Deer)
- (c) Chinkara
- (d) Sambar
Answer: (b) Barasingha (Swamp Deer) is the state animal of Madhya Pradesh, while the Dudhraj (Indian Paradise Flycatcher) is the state bird.
