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Daily Current Affairs July 31, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 31/07/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 31st July 2026..

National

• Lok Sabha passes ‘The Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026’.The primary focus of the 2026 amendment is tightening the legal frameworks surrounding delayed registrations. The updated rules outline a multi-tier authorization hierarchy based on how late the report is submitted.
• Registration within 1 to 2 Years: Delayed registrations reported after one year but before two years still require the approval of executive authorities. This includes the District Magistrate (DM), Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), or an authorized Executive Magistrate.
• Registration Beyond 2 Years: Under the new stringent provision, any birth or death reported more than two years after its occurrence can now only be registered upon an official order from a Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC). This strips executive magistrates of their power for long-delayed cases to prevent fraud and identity misuse.
• Legal Alignment: The bill modifies section 13 of the 1969 Act and aligns civil registration guidelines with the provisions of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023
•  ‘Samudra Manthan’ Scheme:Union Cabinet Approves ₹84,084 Crore ‘Samudra Manthan’ Scheme.The Union Cabinet approved ‘Samudra Manthan’ – the National Offshore Exploration Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas.
• The scheme has an outlay of ₹84,084 crore up to FY 2030–31 and aims to accelerate offshore oil and gas exploration, strengthen domestic energy production and reduce India's dependence on imports.
• PM-KISAN Scheme Extended Till 2030–31:The Union Cabinet approved continuation of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from 2026–27 to 2030–31 with a total financial outlay of ₹3.15 lakh crore.Under PM-KISAN, eligible landholding farmer families receive ₹6,000 per year through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in three equal instalments. The scheme was launched in February 2019.
• Scheme: PM-KISAN
• Launched: 2019
• Annual assistance: ₹6,000
• Payment mode: DBT
• Instalments: 3
• Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
• Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana Approved:The Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) for development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) projects with Energy Storage Systems.The scheme has a total outlay of ₹5,070 crore and aims to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar projects with co-located energy storage of at least 10,000 MWh.s
• Scheme: Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana
• Outlay: ₹5,070 crore
• Floating solar capacity: 5,000 MW
• Energy storage: 10,000 MWh
• Implementation: FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31
• Estimated floating solar potential in India: 102.18 GWp
• India’s First Dedicated Department of Military Medicine:Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurated India's first dedicated Department of Military Medicine in Lucknow.The initiative aims to strengthen military medical research, operational medicine, training and healthcare support for India's armed forces.
• India’s Social Security Coverage Reaches 101 Crore:Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that India's social protection systems now cover approximately 101 crore people, representing more than 68% of the population.The figure was recognised by the International Labour Organization (ILO).
• Indian Navy Receives Second Indigenous Diving Support Vessel ‘Nipun’:Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) delivered ‘Nipun’, the second indigenously built Diving Support Vessel (DSV), to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam.The vessel is designed for deep-sea saturation diving, submarine rescue, salvage and underwater operations and has approximately 75% indigenous content
• IN-SPACe Approval for Planned Space-Object Re-entry:India issued guidelines requiring appropriate IN-SPACe authorisation for planned re-entry of space objects into Earth's atmosphere.The framework applies to planned re-entry activities involving Indian and foreign operators and is intended to improve safety and regulatory oversight.

Economy and banking

• India and Maldives Launch Favara-UPI Payment Corridor:The Favara-UPI cross-border payment corridor between India and the Maldives became operational.The system connects the Maldives' Favara instant-payment system with India's Unified Payments Interface (UPI), facilitating real-time cross-border digital payments.

Appointments

• Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja was appointed as the next Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS).
• Varsha Ashok Aglawe Becomes First Woman Director General of GSI:Varsha Ashok Aglawe assumed charge as the 54th Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI).She became the first woman to head GSI in its 176-year history.She succeeded Asit Saha and has more than three decades of experience in geoscience.

Sports and culture

• India to Play Football Friendly Against Brazil:The All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced that India will play a football international friendly against Brazil at Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata, on 3 October 2026.Brazil is a five-time FIFA World Cup champion. The match will be a major event for Indian football fans

Days Observed

• July 31:'Shaheed Udham Singh's Martyrdom Day is observed every year on July 31 to honor the brave revolutionary who gave his life for India's independence. 
• July 31:World Ranger DayWorld Ranger Day is observed every year on 31 July to honour rangers who protect wildlife, natural habitats and protected areas.The day also remembers rangers who have lost their lives while performing conservation duties
• July 31: Munshi Premchand Jayanti — Birth anniversary of Dhanpat Rai Srivastava (Munshi Premchand), the pioneer of modern Hindi-Urdu realist literature (born July 31, 1880).

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Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969:

• Constitutional Framework: Registration of births and deaths falls under the Concurrent List (Entry 30) of the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
• Administration: Headed at the national level by the Registrar General of India (RGI) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, with Chief Registrars appointed at the state level.

Who Was Udham Singh?

• Birth: Born on December 26, 1899, in Sunam, Punjab.
• Mission: He dedicated his life to avenge the victims of the brutal Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
• The Act: On March 13, 1940, he shot Michael O'Dwyer in London. O'Dwyer was the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab during the 1919 tragedy.
• Legacy and Sacrifice
• The Name: While in custody, he used the name "Ram Mohammad Singh Azad" to show the unity of India's major religions.
• Martyrdom: He was hanged on July 31, 1940, at Pentonville Prison in London.
• Public Observance: States like Punjab and Haryana observe July 31 as a public holiday to commemorate his supreme sacrifice

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Daily Current Affairs July 29, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 29/07/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 29th July 2026.

National

• Ministry of Panchayati Raj Launches Atmanirbhar Panchayat Initiatives:The Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) launched the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, unveiled the SAMARTH Panchayat Portal, and released the Model Own Source of Revenue (OSR) Rules in New Delhi.The initiative aims to enhance the financial autonomy, digital governance, and local revenue mobilisation capacity of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in line with Viksit Bharat@2047.
• Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) 20th Foundation Day:MoES commemorated its 20th Foundation Day with the launch of new ocean and weather science initiatives.
• DAANVEER Initiative Launched for Gram Panchayats:The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the DAANVEER initiative on 29 July 2026 to strengthen digital infrastructure in Gram Panchayats.The initiative allows citizens and organisations to voluntarily contribute computers to eligible Gram Panchayats through the Meri Panchayat app. It has been developed in collaboration with the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and DigiHaat.
• The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) issued a fresh draft notification proposing around 56,825.7 sq km of the Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA).The notification is important for biodiversity conservation and regulation of environmentally damaging activities in the Western Ghats.
• Kavach Version 4.0 successfully commissioned to enhance passengers’ safety:Kavach Version 4.0 has been successfully commissioned on two thousand 569 Route Kilometres covering the high density Delhi- Mumbai and Delhi-Howrah routes as on 20th of this month.
• Machilipatnam, the seventh of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC), being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) for the Indian Navy, was launched today. The Ministry of Defence said that Machilipatnam is equipped for Underwater Surveillance, Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) operations, and Low Intensity Maritime Operations (LIMO), along with Mine Warfare capability. It added that the ship will further bolster coastal defence and enhance maritime domain awareness.

International

• India has emerged as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, contributing 311,936 maritime professionals to the global shipping industry. According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, India now accounts for 12.16 per cent of the global seafaring workforce, ranking behind only the Philippines and ahead of China, the Russian Federation and Indonesia.

Economy and banking

• The Reserve Bank of India has said that the operations of Paytm Payments Bank Limited will be wound up and has appointed former Chief General Manager of SBI, Girikumar Nair, as the Official Liquidator. The central bank said the decision follows the orders of the Delhi High Court allowing the winding-up of the bank as per the provisions of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949, and the Companies Act, 2013.The RBI had announced the cancellation of the banking licence of Paytm Payments Bank, citing serious regulatory violations and concerns over the manner in which the bank’s affairs were conducted.
• India Revises CPI Base Year to 2024.The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) revised India's Consumer Price Index (CPI) series, changing the base year from 2012=100 to 2024=100.
• The revised series incorporates changes in household consumption patterns and expands price collection.
• The new CPI basket contains 358 items, compared with 299 items under the previous series. Price collection has also been expanded to online markets to capture changing consumption patterns. 

Appointments

• Ngulkham Jathom Gangte Appointed India's Next Ambassador to Mexico:The Ministry of External Affairs announced Ngulkham Jathom Gangte as India's next Ambassador to Mexico.

Sports and culture

• India's Strong Performance at Commonwealth Games 2026:The Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 continued on 29 July, with Indian athletes competing in several disciplines.Recent Indian medal winners included:
• Sharmila Dhankar – Gold, Women's F57 Shot Put
• Sarvesh Kushare – Silver, Men's High Jump
• Gulveer Singh – Silver, Men's 10,000m
• Gyaneshwari Yadav – Silver, Weightlifting
• Valluri Ajaya Babu – Silver, Weightlifting
• Bindyarani Devi – Bronze, Weightlifting

Awards and recognition

• Fields Medal 2026 Awarded:The Fields Medal 2026 was awarded to four mathematicians:
• Hong Wang
• Yu Deng
• John Pardon
• Jacob Tsimerman
• The Fields Medal is one of the most prestigious international awards in mathematics and is often described as the "Nobel Prize of Mathematics", although it is not officially a Nobel Prize.

Days Observed

• July 29: International Tiger Day (Global Tiger Day) — Celebrated annually to raise awareness about tiger conservation; first established in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia.
• Theme / Focus: Landscape-based conservation, habitat corridors, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation.
• July 29: 20th Foundation Day of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
• July 29:Guru Purnima, also known as Vyasa Purnima, is being celebrated today. The festival is dedicated to spiritual and academic teachers. On the occasion, people remember and express their gratitude to their Gurus, who guide and shape their lives with their wisdom and blessings. Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon on this occasion after attaining enlightenment. Lord Buddha travelled to Sarnath from Bodhgaya and delivered his sermon on the full moon day. Thus, followers of Buddha worship him on this day.

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• Tiger Conservation in India (Project Tiger & NTCA):Project Tiger: Launched on April 1, 1973, from Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand.
• National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA): Statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, established in 2005 following the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 (amended in 2006).
• Global Status: India is home to approximately 75% of the world's wild tiger population.
• Tx2 Goal: Adopted at the 2010 St. Petersburg Tiger Summit, targeting to double wild tiger numbers by 2022 (India achieved this target well ahead of the deadline).
• Producer Price Index (PPI) vs. Wholesale Price Index (WPI):WPI: Measures average changes in prices of goods at the wholesale level (first point of commercial transaction); excludes services.
• PPI: Measures the average change in the sale prices received by domestic producers for their output of goods and services; eliminates the distorting effect of trade margins and indirect taxes.
• Western Ghats Conservation Committees:
• Madhav Gadgil Committee (2011): Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel (WGEEP); recommended designating the entire Western Ghats as an Ecologically Sensitive Area (ESA) divided into three graded zones (ESZ-1, ESZ-2, ESZ-3).
• K. Kasturirangan Committee (2013): High-Level Working Group (HLWG); recommended demarcating ~37% of the total Western Ghats area as ecologically sensitive.

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz July 28, 2026

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Daily Current Affairs July 28, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 28/07/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 28th July 2026.

National

• High-Powered Task Force for Examination Reforms:The Union Government constituted a High-Powered Task Force to review and strengthen the country's examination system, with a focus on improving security, transparency and reliability and preventing paper leaks and other malpractices.
• The task force is headed by Nandan Nilekani.
• The Government of Odisha signed MoUs with HCLTech and Sarvam AI for establishing an AI data centre at the Odisha Sovereign AI Park in Bhubaneswar.The proposed projects involve an overall investment of around ₹14,257 crore. HCLTech's AI data-centre investment is around ₹730 crore, while a Global Development Centre is expected to create around 5,000 jobs and become fully operational by 2028. 
• Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA):Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia today reviewed the progress of the Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) in New Delhi and reiterated the government’s commitment to making India a global leader in 6G technologies.
• The Bharat 6G Alliance (B6GA) is an industry- and academia-led collaborative body launched by the Government of India on July 3, 2023. It drives indigenous design, testing, and deployment of next-generation 6G wireless technologies, positioning India as a global leader in telecom standards and manufacturing. The government launched an official roadmap aiming to design, develop, and deploy indigenous 6G technology by 2030.
• The government has introduced the system of registering e-Zero FIRs in cybercrime cases across eighteen states and Union Territories. Minister of State for Home Bandi Sanjay Kumar informed that more than 12 thousand cases have been registered under e-Zero FIRs. He said the centre has provided a platform to the states and UTs for registering e-Zero FIRs in cybercrime cases, specifically for cyber financial fraud cases.
• Tele-MANAS helpline:The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare reviewed the nationwide expansion of the Tele-MANAS helpline, recording over 15 lakh counselling calls handled across 20+ regional languageTele-MANAS (Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States) is free, 24/7 mental health helpline launched by the Government of India. Call 14416 or 1-800-891-4416 to reach trained counselors for confidential support, guidance, and referrals in English and 20 regional languages.

International

• WHO Global Hepatitis Report Findings:The World Health Organization (WHO) released updated global surveillance data on viral hepatitis, highlighting that viral hepatitis remains the second leading infectious cause of death globally (claiming 1.3 million lives per year), primarily due to Hepatitis B and C.

Economy and banking

• India Records $4.7 Billion Current Account Surplus:India recorded a current account surplus of $4.7 billion in Q4 FY2025–26 (January–March 2026), reversing a $4.8-billion deficit in the corresponding quarter a year earlier.Strong services exports and remittances were among the important factors supporting India's external position

Sports and culture

• Gulveer Singh Wins Silver in Commonwealth Games 10,000m:Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh won the silver medal in the men's 10,000 metres at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
• Indian weightlifter Harjinder Kaur won silver in the women's 69 kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Days Observed

• July 28: World Hepatitis Day — Observed annually to raise global awareness of viral hepatitis; commemorates the birthday of Nobel laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg (who discovered the Hepatitis B virus and developed its first diagnostic test and vaccine).
• Global Theme: Focus on accelerating testing, equitable vaccine access, and ending viral hepatitis transmissions.
• July 28: World Nature Conservation Day — Dedicated to acknowledging the importance of a stable, healthy environment and conserving natural resources and biodiversity.

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Viral Hepatitis:

• Target Organ: Causes inflammation of the liver.
• Five Main Strains: Types A, B, C, D, and E.
• Hepatitis A & E: Transmitted predominantly through contaminated food and water (fecal-oral route); typically cause acute infections.
• Hepatitis B & C: Transmitted through infected blood, bodily fluids, unsafe injections, and mother-to-child transmission; can cause chronic infection, cirrhosis, and liver cancer.
• Hepatitis D: A defective virus that requires the presence of Hepatitis B (HBV) to replicate.
• Vaccines Available: Effective vaccines exist for Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B (which also protects against Hepatitis D).

Current Account Surplus and deficit 

• Current Account is part of the Balance of Payments.current account deficit occurs when a country sends more money abroad for goods, services, and investments than it receives. A current account surplus means the opposite: the nation earns more from foreign trade and investments than it spends. These flows measure a country’s economic standing with the rest of the world.Major components include:Merchandise trade
• Services
• Primary income
• Secondary income/transfers
• Major source of India's external earnings: Services exports and remittances
• The e-Zero FIR is a digital system in India that automatically changes high-value cyber financial fraud complaints into Zero First Information Reports. Led by the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, it speeds up police action and fund recovery during financial scams.

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Daily Current Affairs July 26, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 26/07/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 26th July 2026.

National

• Viksit Vibrant Village Programme:Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with participants of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026 on 26 July.The programme focuses on India's border villages and aims to promote their development, connectivity, livelihood opportunities and integration with the national development process.The initiative is particularly important for strengthening India's border areas and strategic infrastructure
• Customs Approval for Vizhinjam International Seaport:India’s first dedicated deep-water transshipment port, Vizhinjam Port (Kerala), secured official Indian Customs clearance to begin full commercial import-export (EXIM) operations.

Economy and banking

RBI Projects India's FY2026–27 GDP Growth at 6.6%:The Reserve Bank of India's July 2026 Bulletin projected India's real GDP growth for FY2026–27 at 6.6%.The outlook was supported by resilient domestic demand, industrial activity and services-sector performance, although global economic uncertainty remains a concern.

Appointments

• Pralhad Joshi Takes Charge of Ministry of Education:Union Minister Pralhad Joshi will be the new Education Minister following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Mr Joshi has been assigned the charge of the Ministry of Education, in addition to his existing portfolio. Mr Joshi is currently serving as the minister of consumer affairs, Food and public distribution and New and renewable energy.

Sports and culture

• Mirabai Chanu Wins Gold at Commonwealth Games 2026:Indian weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu won the gold medal in the women's 48 kg category at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.She lifted a combined 190 kg, securing India's first gold medal of the Games.
• Anahat Singh Wins World Junior Squash Championship:Indian squash player Anahat Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to win the World Junior Squash Championship.
• Opening match of Durand Football Cup to be played in Ranchi today:The 135th edition of the Durand Cup will, for the first time, be played in Ranchi, marking a significant milestone in Jharkhand's sporting history

Days Observed

• 26 July:International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem:26 July is observed as the International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem.The day was proclaimed by UNESCO to raise awareness about the importance of mangrove ecosystems.
• 26 July:India observed the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July 2026, commemorating India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War.The day honours the courage and sacrifice of the Indian Armed Forces during Operation Vijay, through which Indian forces successfully reclaimed positions occupied by Pakistani intruders in the Kargil–Drass sector.The Kargil conflict began in May 1999 and concluded with India's victory in July 1999.

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Kargil War (1999) & Operations:

• Operation Vijay: Code name for the Indian Army’s ground operation to recapture the peaks in Jammu & Kashmir (now Ladakh).
• Operation Safed Sagar: Code name for the Indian Air Force's air support operations during the conflict.
• Operation Talwar: Code name for the Indian Navy's aggressive fleet deployment in the North Arabian Sea to deter Pakistani sea lanes.
• Operation Badr: The infiltration plan orchestrated by the Pakistani military across the Line of Control (LoC).

Vizhinjam International Seaport:

• Located near Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
• Developed under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model by Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) in partnership with the Government of Kerala.
• India's first deep-water, automated, transshipment container hub capable of handling ultra-large container vessels.

The Durand Cup 

• The Durand Cup is the oldest football tournament in Asia and the third-oldest in the world. Established in 1888, it acts as the traditional curtain-raiser for the Indian domestic football season.

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Daily Current Affairs July 25, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 25/07/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 25th July 2026.

National

• Sarnath Added to UNESCO World Heritage List:The Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 25 July 2026 during the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea.
• With this inscription, India's total number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites rose to 45. Sarnath is particularly important in Buddhism because it is traditionally regarded as the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon, known as the Dharmachakra Pravartana
• Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned and submitted his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.He said that, considering the situation at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi and across the country, he decided to tender his resignation to the Prime Minister to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation and to ensure that no student’s future gets entangled in legal complexities.
• Bharat Taxi Expands Cooperative Ride-Hailing Network:Bharat Taxi, India's cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, continued its expansion across major Indian cities.As of 25 July 2026, the platform had nearly 8 lakh registered Sarathis (drivers) and around 41 lakh registered customers. It was operational in cities including Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Jaipur, Kanpur and Pune.
• The platform aims to achieve a nationwide presence by 2029.Indian Railways Ranks 2nd Globally in Rail Electrification: Indian Railways achieved a major green milestone, officially becoming the world's second most electrified railway network, with over 97% of its total Broad Gauge (BG) routes fully electric.
• Punjab Launches 'Sarbat.AI' in Schools: Punjab has become the first state in India to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a compulsory, mainstream subject across government schools from Classes I to XII. The initiative equips students with foundational data literacy, computational thinking, and future-ready digital skills.

International

• DBS Named World's Best Corporate Bank:DBS Bank was recognised as the World's Best Corporate Bank by Global Finance.The recognition highlighted DBS's digital banking capabilities and corporate banking services.

Economy and banking

• Punjab National Bank (PNB) and the Government of Andhra Pradesh signed an MoU to establish India's first bank-led Quantum Finance Hub.The initiative is intended to explore the use of quantum computing and advanced technologies in financial services, including financial modelling, risk management and secure transactions.

Appointments

• Viswanathan Anand Appointed Interim President of FIDE: Indian chess legend and five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand was appointed Interim President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE). Anand has served as FIDE's Deputy President since 2022.

Sports and culture

• Indian squash player Anahat Singh created history by reaching the Women’s Singles final of the World Junior Squash Championships after defeating Egypt’s Barb Sameh 3-1 in the semi-final at Ontario, Canada, today. She will now face Egypt’s Ruqayya Salem in the title clash today at the same venue

Days Observed

• World Drowning Prevention Day is observed every year on 25 July.The day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2021 to raise awareness about drowning prevention.The 2026 theme is:“Unite to Turn the Tide”According to WHO's 2026 campaign material, drowning claims more than 300,000 lives annually worldwide.

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• DBS Bank Limited is a Singaporean multinational banking and financial services corporation headquartered at the Marina Bay Financial Centre in the Marina Bay district of Singapore

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Daily Current Affairs July 24, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 24/07/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 24th July 2026.

National

• Cabinet Approves BHAVYA–Rasayan Scheme for Three Chemical Parks:The Union Cabinet approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA–Rasayan) scheme to establish three dedicated Chemical Parks in India.The scheme has a total financial outlay of ₹3,030 crore and will run for five years from FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31. The Centre will provide a grant of up to ₹1,000 crore per park, subject to a minimum contribution of ₹500 crore by the concerned state government.The parks will provide plug-and-play infrastructure such as:
• Common Effluent Treatment Plants
• Waste-treatment facilities
• Water supply systems
• Solvent recovery facilities
• Logistics and warehousing
• Pipeline networks
• MoC Unveils 'AAROH' Report on Scientific Mine Closure:The Ministry of Coal (MoC) released the AAROH: Annual Report on Mine Closure in New Delhi, detailing advancements in post-mining ecological restoration, land reclamation, and sustainable land repurposing across 42 coal mines.
• The Ministry virtually inaugurated Coal NEER Plants set up by Coal India Limited subsidiaries (BCCL, CCL, MCL, and SECL) to treat mine discharge water for community potable use and irrigation.
• NABARD Partners with MAHAPREIT for Green Infrastructure:NABARD signed an MoU with Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology (MAHAPREIT) to promote green infrastructure in rural areas.The cooperation focuses on renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure development.
• DRDO Signs Contracts for AEW&C Mk-II Programme:The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) signed two major contracts for the Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) Mk-II programme.The programme aims to strengthen India's indigenous airborne surveillance and air-defence capabilities.
• The platform will use six Airbus A321 aircraft acquired from Air India, which will be converted into airborne early-warning platforms. The programme was approved in 2025 with an outlay of ₹19,000 crore.
• Project Kusha – Indigenous Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile:India's DRDO continued flight testing and development of Project Kusha, an indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile system.The system is intended to enhance India's capability to detect and engage aerial threats at extended ranges.
• India Advances Counter-Drone Capability with Bhargavastra:The indigenous Bhargavastra counter-drone system was highlighted among India's developing solutions against drone-based threats.The system is designed to detect and neutralise hostile unmanned aerial systems.
• UNNATI AI 2.0 Launched:Microsoft India and IIT Delhi unveiled UNNATI AI 2.0, aimed at strengthening India's artificial-intelligence innovation ecosystem.The initiative focuses on AI research, innovation and development of technology capabilities.
• The Government of India released an analytical factsheet on cotton, noting that India ranks 1st globally in cotton cultivation area (114.84 lakh hectares; ~38% of the world total) and 2nd in both production and consumption, supporting over 6 million farmers and 50 million textile workers.China and India are the world’s leading cotton producers, frequently trading the top global spots. Recent 2025–2026 data shows China leading with roughly 7.5 million metric tonnes, followed closely by India at approximately 4.95 to 5.1 million tonnes (290.91 lakh bales), which maintains the largest global area under cultivation.Top Global Cotton Producers (Recent Estimates)
• China: ~7.5 million tonnes (Rank 1 globally)
• India: ~5.1 million tonnes / 290.91 lakh bales (Rank 1 in acreage, Rank 2 in production)
• Brazil: ~4.1 million tonnes (pivotal high-yield South American producer)
• United States: ~3.0 million tonnes
• Pakistan: ~1.1 million tonnes

 International

• President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi, completed a high-level official state visit to India.
• Bilateral talks reviewed the expansion of the IIT Madras Zanzibar Campus at the Fumba Peninsula—India's first offshore international IIT campus.
• Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous tropical archipelago in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Tanzania, East Africa. Known as the "Spice Island", it features the main island of Unguja (commonly called Zanzibar), Pemba, and smaller surrounding islands, famed for white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, and rich cultural history.

Days Observed

• July 24: National Income Tax Day (Aaykar Diwas) — Commemorates the introduction of income tax in India on July 24, 1860, by Sir James Wilson.
• July 24: International Self-Care Day — Observed globally by the WHO to promote personal health management and lifestyle wellness (symbolising 24/7 self-care).

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Income Tax in India (Aaykar Diwas):

• Origin: First introduced on July 24, 1860, by Sir James Wilson (the first Finance Member of the Viceroy’s Executive Council) to compensate the British government for losses incurred during the 1857 Revolt.
• Statutory Body: The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), a statutory authority functioning under the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963, heads the Income Tax Department under the Ministry of Finance.

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD):

• Established: July 12, 1982, on the recommendations of the B. Sivaraman Committee under the NABARD Act, 1981.
• Ownership: Wholly owned by the Government of India.
• Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.

White Gold:The crop known as "white gold" is cotton. It earns this nickname because of its high economic value, its bright white fiber, and the massive revenue it generates as a major cash crop

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Daily Current Affairs July 20, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 20/07/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 20th July 2026.

National

• Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026 Begins:The Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026 commenced on 20 July 2026.The session is scheduled to continue until 13 August 2026 and comprises 19 sittings over 25 days.
• A session of Parliament is the time period when the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha meet to make laws and run government business. 
• India has three regular sessions a year by tradition, and the gap between two sessions must never be more than six months.
• Types of Sessions
• Budget Session: Runs from February to May; it is the longest session and includes the presentation of the Union Budget.
• Monsoon Session: Runs from July to September; it focuses heavily on new laws and debates on national issues.
• Winter Session: Runs from November to December; it is the shortest session used to review pending work and policies.
• Special Session: Called outside the normal calendar by the government to handle urgent matters of high importance.
• Key Terms
• Adjournment: Stops a sitting for a short time like hours or days.
• Adjournment Sine Die: Stops a sitting without naming a day to return.
• Prorogation: Ends the session itself, ordered by the President.
• Dissolution: Ends the life of the Lok Sabha completely, leading to new elections (the Rajya Sabha never dissolves)
• Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026:Introduced in the Rajya Sabha to extend statutory protection to the National Song, "Vande Mataram".Proposes making intentional insult, obstruction, or disruption during its singing a punishable offence with imprisonment of up to 3 years, a fine, or both—bringing its legal safeguard on par with the National Anthem.

International

• President Droupadi Murmu Begins Historic Visit to Moldova:President Droupadi Murmu reached Chișinău, Moldova, on 20 July 2026 as the first leg of her state visit to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania.This was the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Moldova. She held bilateral discussions with Moldovan President Maia Sandu and led delegation-level talks.India and Moldova established diplomatic relations in 1992. President Murmu highlighted opportunities for cooperation in trade, investment, digital transformation, pharmaceuticals, education and other sectors.
• Moldovan President: Maia Sandu
• Capital of Moldova: Chișinău
• Diplomatic relations:Since 1992
• First Indian Presidential visit to Moldova: 2026
• Australia’s largest pension fund, AustralianSuper, committed an investment of approximately ₹3,360 crore into India’s National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to support digital infrastructure, logistics, and clean energy assets.
• National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited is an Indian public sector company which maintains infrastructure investments funds for international and Indian investors anchored by the Government of India.

Economy and banking

• India's Core Sector Growth Reaches 5% in June 2026:The output of India's nine core infrastructure industries grew by 5% in June 2026, marking a five-month high.Important Change in the Index
• The revised Index of Core Industries (ICI) uses 2022–23 as the new base year, replacing 2011–12.
• The index has also expanded from eight to nine core sectors, with iron ore added to the basket.
• Nine Core Industries
• Coal
• Crude Oil
• Natural Gas
• Refinery Products
• Fertilizers
• Steel
• Cement
• Electricity
• Iron Ore

Days Observed

• International Chess Day:International Chess Day is observed annually on 20 July.The date commemorates the founding of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) on 20 July 1924.
• FIDE Full form: Fédération Internationale des Échecs
• FIDE founded: 20 July 1924
• Headquarters: Lausanne, Switzerland
• International Moon Day is also observed on 20 July.The date commemorates the first human landing on the Moon by Apollo 11 on 20 July 1969.
• First humans on Moon: Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin
• Mission: Apollo 11
• Year: 1969
• Space agency: NASA

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• Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971:
• Section 2: Penalises disrespect to the Indian National Flag and the Constitution of India.
• Section 3: Penalises the intentional prevention of or disruption to the singing of the National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana).
• National Anthem vs. National Song:
• National Anthem: Jana Gana Mana (composed by Rabindranath Tagore); adopted by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950.
• National Song: Vande Mataram (composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay in his 1882 novel Anandamath); adopted with equal status by the Constituent Assembly on January 24, 1950.

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Daily Current Affairs july 19, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 19/07/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 19th July 2026.

National

• NAMASTE Scheme Strengthens Safety of Sanitation Workers:The Government highlighted the progress of the NAMASTE Scheme, aimed at ensuring the safety, dignity and social security of sanitation workers while promoting mechanised sanitation.
• NAMASTE stands for:National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem
• The scheme is being implemented jointly by the:Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment and Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs.
• As of July 2026, more than 89,000 sewer and septic-tank workers and over 2.81 lakh waste pickers had been validated under the scheme.
• The initiative seeks to eliminate hazardous manual cleaning of sewers and septic tanks and encourage mechanised sanitation.
• Inauguration of India’s First Immersive Language Museum (“Museum of Word”):Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the Museum of Word at the historic Belvedere House inside the National Library campus in Kolkata.Developed by the Ministry of Culture and the National Council of Science Museums (NCSM) across nine thematic galleries, it showcases the evolution of nearly 380 Indian languages and scripts, ranging from the Indus-Saraswati symbols and Gunjala Gondi to modern regional dialects.
• India has commissioned its first-ever geothermal wells in Ladakh:New and Renewable Energy Minister Pralhad Joshi has noted that India has commissioned its first-ever geothermal wells at Puga Valley, Ladakh, paving the way for the country's first 1 MW geothermal power project. 

Economy and banking

Bank Nationalisation in India

• Firt Phase (1969): 14 major private commercial banks with deposits exceeding ₹50 crore were nationalised on July 19, 1969, under the Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Ordinance, 1969.
• Second Phase (1980): 6 more commercial banks with deposits over ₹200 crore were nationalised on April 15, 1980.

Sports and culture

• PV Sindhu Wins Japan Open 2026:Indian badminton star PV Sindhu won the Japan Open 2026 women's singles title, defeating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in the final.Sindhu won the match 21–17, 21–17 in straight games.This was a historic achievement as Sindhu became the first Indian to win the Japan Open women's singles title.
• Spain Wins FIFA World Cup 2026:Spain became the FIFA World Cup 2026 champion, defeating defending champions Argentina 1–0 after extra time in the final.The final was played on 19 July 2026 at New York New Jersey Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
• Ferran Torres scored the decisive goal in the 106th minute.
• Fifa WC 2026 Individual Player Awards and team awards

• Golden Ball (Best Player): Rodri (Spain)
• Silver Ball: Lionel Messi (Argentina)
• Bronze Ball: Kylian Mbappé (France)
• Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Kylian Mbappé (France) — 10 goals
• Silver Boot: Lionel Messi (Argentina) — 8 goalsBronze Boot: Jude Bellingham (England) — 7 goals
• Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Unai Simón (Spain)
• FIFA Young Player Award: Pau Cubarsí (Spain) 
• Team Award-FIFA Fair Play Award: Netherlands 

Days Observed

• The birth anniversary of Mangal Pandey, the pioneer of India's 1857 freedom struggle, is celebrated every year on July 19th. He was born on July 19, 1827, in the Ballia district of Uttar Pradesh.
• Bonalu Festival Celebrated in Telangana:Bonalu is an important traditional festival celebrated primarily in Telangana, especially in Hyderabad and Secunderabad.The festival is dedicated to Goddess Mahankali.
• July 19: Commemoration of the Bank Nationalisation Day in India (Marking July 19, 1969, when 14 major commercial banks were nationalised by presidential ordinance).

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• Mangal Pandey is famous for sparking the Indian Rebellion of 1857. As a soldier in the British army, he rebelled against new rifle cartridges greased with animal fat, attacked British officers in Barrackpore on March 29, 1857, and was executed by hanging on April 8, 1857.His actions helped start the massive 1857 revolt across India against the East India Company.
• A geothermal well is a deep hole drilled into the Earth to bring up hot water or steam. This natural heat is used to make clean electricity or to warm up buildings.

19 July 2026 was a particularly important day for sports and India's achievements in science education. Spain defeated Argentina 1–0 in extra time to win the FIFA World Cup 2026, while PV Sindhu became the first Indian to win the Japan Open women's singles title. India also recorded outstanding results at the International Chemistry Olympiad, with all four students winning Gold, and at the International Biology Olympiad, with one Gold and three Silver medals. Other important topics include the NAMASTE sanitation-worker scheme, EPFO VISHWAS 2026, the E-Commerce Council of India, the all-party meeting ahead of Parliament's Monsoon Session and Mangal Pandey's birth anniversary.

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Daily Current Affairs July 18, 2026

Current Affairs and GK updates 18/07/2026

Here is the Daily current affairs and GK updates of the day for UPSC,SSC,IBPS,RRB,NTPC and other competitive exams preparations.This updates particularly focus on news updates from 18th July 2026.

National

• e-VSP portal:The e-VSP Portal of Vidhi Sahitya Prakashan of the Legislative Department was launched by Shri Arjun Ram Meghwal, Hon’ble Minister of State (Independent charge) for Law and Justice, at a function held at Kartavya Bhawan-2, New Delhi on 15th July, 2026. The event marked a milestone in expanding Digital Access to Legal knowledge by making important judgments of Hon’ble Supreme Court and High Courts, legal journals, reference books and other legal literature in Hindi language accessible online to lawyers, judicial officers, teachers, students and citizens across the world.
• The National Health Authority (NHA) today concluded the two-day National Review Meeting on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) in New Delhi.
• Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is the world's largest government-funded health assurance scheme, providing up to ₹5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization. It offers cashless and paperless medical treatment across empanelled public and private hospitals nationwide with no cap on family size or age.
• The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) is a flagship initiative by the Government of India designed to build a comprehensive, integrated digital health infrastructure across the country. Managed by the National Health Authority (NHA), it acts as a digital highway connecting patients, hospitals, labs, pharmacies, and insurers on a single network.
• Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated 75 redeveloped railway stations across 20 states from Jalandhar in Punjab last evening. These stations have been modernised under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme (ABSS) which is one of the world's largest station redevelopment programmes.
• Saushrutam 2026 :President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the three-day international Ayurvedic surgery seminar ‘Saushrutam 2026’ at the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), New Delhi, commemorating Sushruta Jayanti.
• In a landmark development for India's private space sector, Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1 on 18 July 2026 under Mission Aagaman.The four-stage orbital rocket lifted off from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota, and successfully placed multiple technology-demonstration payloads into Low Earth Orbit (LEO).The mission made Skyroot the first Indian private company to successfully conduct an orbital launch from Indian soil, placing India among the countries with private orbital launch capability.

The Supreme Court of India clarified that deletion of a person's name from the electoral roll does not automatically result in loss of Indian citizenship.The clarification came in the context of the ongoing discussion around the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.The Court stated that while the Election Commission has control over electoral rolls, determination of citizenship is a matter for the appropriate authority of the Central Government.

• Citizenship provisions: Articles 5–11
• Article 324: Constitutional basis for powers of ECI
• Citizenship Act: Citizenship Act, 1955
• SIR: Special Intensive Revision

International

• 12th BRICS Labour & Employment Ministers' Meeting:Hosted under India's 2026 BRICS Chairship in Hyderabad, Telangana.Adopted the BRICS Labour Declaration and launched BRICS CONNECT, a dedicated platform proposed by India to foster technical cooperation, digital job mobility, and cross-border capacity building.

Economy and banking

• SEBI Warns Against Emerging 'Boss Scam':The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) warned regulated entities and listed companies about a growing cyber fraud known as the “Boss Scam.”In this scam, fraudsters impersonate senior executives such as:CEOs,Managing Directors,Senior financial officers etc.They may use AI-generated voices, deepfakes, fake messages or malicious software to convince employees to transfer money or disclose sensitive information.How to Prevent It- Companies are advised to strengthen:

• Multi-level approval systems
• Independent verification
• Financial transaction controls
• Cybersecurity protocols
• Employee awareness Appointments

Sports and culture

• Indian badminton star PV Sindhu reached the women's singles final of the Japan Open 2026.She advanced after China's Chen Yufei retired during their semifinal because of a hamstring injury.Sindhu was leading 21–19, 15–10 when Chen withdrew.Sindhu was scheduled to face Japan's Akane Yamaguchi in the final.
• In FIFA World Cup, European rivals France and England will lock horns in the third-place playoff match at the Miami Stadium tonight.
• The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) today announced that Olympic medallists Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain will serve as India's flag and baton bearers at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Days Observed

• July 18: Nelson Mandela International Day( honoring the birth anniversary).Designated by the UN General Assembly in 2009; commemorates Nelson Mandela's 67-year fight for social justice and human rights.
• July 18: Sushruta Jayanti.Celebrated across national medical and AYUSH institutions honouring the ancient Indian surgeon and physician Sushruta.

Awards and recognition

72nd National Film Awards Announced:The 72nd National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi on 18 July 2026 for films certified by the Central Board of Film Certification during 2024.

CategoryWinner

• Best Feature Film -Article 370
• Best Actress -Yami Gautam – Article 370
• Best Actor -Mammootty – Bramayugam
• Best Actor- Kartik Aaryan – Chandu Champion
• Best Director- Rajkumar Periasamy – Amaran
• Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment- Kalki 2898 AD

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• Sushruta & Ancient Indian Medicine:Title: Known as the "Father of Surgery" and "Father of Plastic Surgery". Authored the Sushruta Samhita, a foundational Sanskrit text of Ayurveda detailing over 300 surgical procedures, 120 surgical instruments, and techniques like rhinoplasty.
• Indus Waters Treaty:The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), 1960 continued to remain an important India-Pakistan diplomatic issue.India has kept the treaty in abeyance following the Pahalgam terror attack, while discussions have continued around the treaty's future and India's demand for its modification and renegotiation.
• The treaty was signed in 1960 between:
• India
• Pakistan
• with the World Bank playing an important role in its conclusion
• Rivers Under the Treaty
• Eastern Rivers – India:Ravi,Beas and Sutlej
• Western Rivers – Pakistan:Indus,Jhelum and Chenab.

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