Current Affairs 2026

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July 29, 2026

International Tiger Day observed (29 July)

International Tiger Day is observed on 29 July to promote tiger conservation; India is home to the world's largest wild tiger population und...

Important Days

July 28, 2026

World Hepatitis Day observed (28 July)

World Hepatitis Day is observed on 28 July to raise awareness of viral hepatitis and promote prevention, testing and treatment.

Important Days

July 26, 2026

Kargil Vijay Diwas observed (26 July)

Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on 26 July to commemorate India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War and to honour the armed forces.

Important Days

July 22, 2026

PCI and CPSFI sign MoU for 2029 World Abilitysport Games bid

On 22 July 2026 the Paralympic Committee of India and the Cerebral Palsy Sports Federation of India signed an MoU to jointly pursue India's...

Sports

Ministry of Coal releases 'AAROH' report on mine closure

The Ministry of Coal released 'AAROH: Annual Report on Mine Closure' on 22 July 2026, presenting India's framework and progress on scientifi...

National

July 20, 2026

India joins the WTO Fisheries Subsidies Agreement

On 20 July 2026 India became the 123rd member to accept the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies, which curbs subsidies contributing to ille...

International

July 18, 2026

Nelson Mandela International Day observed (18 July)

Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on 18 July to honour the legacy of Nelson Mandela and promote community service and social just...

Important Days

'Peacko' unveiled as mascot of BWF World Championships 2026

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveiled 'Peacko', inspired by the Indian peafowl, as the mascot of the 2026 BWF World Championships, which...

Sports

July 17, 2026

World Day for International Justice observed (17 July)

The World Day for International Justice is observed on 17 July to recognise the international criminal justice system and the work of the In...

Important Days

BHASHINI Rajyam State Engagement Workshop held in Panaji

On 17 July 2026 the Digital India BHASHINI Division (MeitY) organised the 'BHASHINI Rajyam' State Engagement Workshop in Panaji, Goa, to adv...

National

July 15, 2026

DRDO plans to use ISRO's Kulasekharapatnam spaceport

The DRDO announced it is drawing up a strategic roadmap to utilise ISRO's upcoming spaceport at Kulasekharapatnam in Tamil Nadu for defence...

Science

R. Vairamuthu conferred the 60th Jnanpith Award

Renowned Tamil poet and lyricist R. Vairamuthu was named for the 60th Jnanpith Award on 15 July 2026, one of India's highest literary honour...

Awards

July 11, 2026

World Population Day observed (11 July)

World Population Day is observed on 11 July to raise awareness of population issues such as family planning, gender equality and reproductiv...

Important Days

July 7, 2026

N. S. Vishwanathan reappointed Non-Executive Chairman of Axis Bank

N. S. Vishwanathan was reappointed as Non-Executive (Part-Time) Chairman of Axis Bank for three years, effective 27 October 2026.

Banking

RBI approves Mahesh M. Pai as MD & CEO of South Indian Bank

On 7 July 2026 the RBI approved the appointment of Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as Managing Director and CEO of South Indian Bank for a three-year...

Banking

July 6, 2026

ISRO/IN-SPACe conducts SAR Data Analysis skill course

ISRO's IN-SPACe held a short-term skill-development course on 'SAR Data Analysis and Applications' during 6–10 July 2026 to build capacity i...

Science

Sourav Ganguly named brand ambassador of InsuranceDekho

On 6 July 2026 InsuranceDekho appointed former India cricket captain Sourav Ganguly as its brand ambassador and launched the 'Khul Kar Khelo...

Awards

July 3, 2026

SBI to acquire NHB's stake in RMBS Development Company

On 3 July 2026 the State Bank of India announced it would acquire the 10% stake held by the National Housing Bank in RMBS Development Compan...

Banking

July 1, 2026

National Doctors' Day observed (1 July)

National Doctors' Day is observed in India on 1 July to honour medical professionals, marking the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan...

Important Days

16th India–Japan Annual Summit held in India

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited India during 1–3 July 2026 for the 16th India–Japan Annual Summit, with talks on AI, defence,...

International

RBI's Integrated Ombudsman Scheme comes into effect

The Reserve Bank of India's revised Integrated Ombudsman Scheme took effect from 1 July 2026, simplifying the grievance-redressal process fo...

National

June 25, 2026

Mahesh Dixit appointed Director of Intelligence Bureau

Mahesh Dixit, a 1993-batch IPS officer of the Andhra Pradesh cadre, was appointed Director of the Intelligence Bureau for a two-year tenure...

Appointments

June 23, 2026

Tushar Mehta reappointed Solicitor General of India

Tushar Mehta was reappointed as Solicitor General of India for a further term of three years, effective from 23 June 2026.

Appointments

June 21, 2026

International Day of Yoga observed (21 June)

International Day of Yoga is observed on 21 June to raise awareness of the benefits of practising yoga, following its adoption by the UN Gen...

Important Days

June 19, 2026

Vivek Aggarwal becomes first Indian elected FATF Vice-President

Vivek Aggarwal, Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Culture, was elected Vice-President of the Financial Action Task For...

Appointments

June 17, 2026

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed (17 June)

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on 17 June to promote public awareness of land degradation and drought, and...

Important Days

June 10, 2026

DRDO tests multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system and NASM-MR missile

DRDO conducted three consecutive flight tests on 10-11 June 2026, validating its multi-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system (AD-1 and AD...

Defences

June 5, 2026

R. Praggnanandhaa becomes first Indian to win Norway Chess title

Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa became the first Indian to win the Norway Chess title, defeating Vincent Keymer in the final round in Oslo on...

Sports

World Environment Day observed (5 June)

World Environment Day is observed on 5 June to encourage global awareness and action for the protection of the environment.

Important Days

June 4, 2026

Andhra Pradesh wins 'Best Tourism Promotion State' at GTM 2026

Andhra Pradesh Tourism, Culture and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh received the Metro Expedition-GTM Tourism Award 2026 for 'Best T...

Andhra Pradesh

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