Current Affairs 23 July 2026

Polity & GovernanceLowquizQuiz

Over 2,500 e-Sewa Kendras Operational Under eCourts Project

•Under the eCourts Mission Mode Project, 2,584 e-Sewa Kendras are now functional across 25 High Courts and District Courts.
•These centers assist litigants and advocates who lack digital literacy or resources to access e-Filing and Virtual Courts.
•e-Sewa Kendras are being upgraded under Phase-III of the eCourts project to support end-to-end digital court processes.

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DISHA Scheme Extended for Five Years to Enhance Free Legal Aid

•The DISHA Scheme has been extended as DISHA 2.0 for five years (2026-2031) for pan-India implementation.
•The scheme provides technology-enabled legal services through components like Tele-Law, Nyaya Bandhu, and VIDHI-Sanjeevani.
•Over 7.63 lakh pre-litigation legal advice cases have been handled in Jammu & Kashmir alone via Common Service Centres.

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'Bharat Taxi' Service Launched to Empower Drivers Through Cooperative Model

•The 'Bharat Taxi' service was launched in Maharashtra, advancing an equitable cooperative mobility model.
•Under this model, taxi drivers (Sarathis) are not merely drivers but owners and shareholders of the cooperative institution.
•The Ministry of Cooperation highlighted its goal to expand the cooperative sector through initiatives like multi-purpose PACS and national cooperative organizations.

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India Hosts BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction

•Under India's BRICS Chairmanship in 2026, the NDMA is hosting the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi.
•The meeting will accelerate the implementation of the BRICS DRR Work Plan (2025–2028).
•Ministers from the 10 BRICS member countries will adopt a Joint Statement reaffirming their commitment to disaster resilience.

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142 Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals Operational, Mobilising ₹10,000 Crore

•The 'Gati Shakti Multi-Modal Cargo Terminal (GCT)' policy has facilitated the commissioning of 142 terminals across India.
•These terminals have an estimated freight handling capacity of 224 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) and mobilized ₹10,000 crore in private investment.
•The policy promotes modal shift of freight from road to rail, reducing logistics costs for key sectors like cement, coal, and agriculture.

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PM Vishwakarma Roll-out Begins in West Bengal

•The PM Vishwakarma scheme, covering 18 traditional trades, is now being implemented in West Bengal.
•Over 5.82 crore loans amounting to Rs. 3.55 lakh crore have been disbursed in West Bengal under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) since its inception.
•Special incentives are in place for women entrepreneurs, including a higher margin money subsidy under PMEGP and enhanced guarantee coverage under CGTMSE.

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Credit Guarantee Scheme Enhanced for Micro and Small Enterprises

•The Ministry of MSME is implementing the Credit Guarantee Scheme (CGS) to provide collateral-free credit to Micro and Small Enterprises.
•The guarantee ceiling under the scheme was recently enhanced from Rs. 5 crore to Rs. 10 crore.
•The Annual Guarantee Fees (AGF) structure was revised, reducing the standard rate by 50% to as low as 0.37% per annum.

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MY Bharat Platform Integrates with PM Internship Scheme

•The MY Bharat digital platform is facilitating awareness and mobilisation for the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS).
•Almost one lakh youth have been redirected to the PMIS portal via a dedicated volunteer opportunity on MY Bharat.
•The initiative aims to enhance youth employability by bridging the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.

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Indian Institutes Map Global Aerosol Diversity and Radiative Forcing

•A new study by Indian and international researchers mapped seven types of aerosols globally and their radiative effects.
•The study found that South Asia is largely affected by dust-dominated mixtures (DDM), which produce the highest Aerosol Radiative Forcing.
•Strongly absorbing (SA) aerosols contribute the most to atmospheric heating, disrupting regional weather patterns.

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ASTR Tool and Chakshu Facility Crack Down on Cyber Fraud

•The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has disconnected over 88 lakh suspicious mobile connections using its AI tool, ASTR.
•The 'Chakshu' facility on the Sanchar Saathi portal allows citizens to report suspected fraudulent communications.
•DoT has developed a Digital Intelligence Platform (DIP) for secure information sharing with stakeholders like SEBI and the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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Amended BharatNet Program Speeds Up Gram Panchayat Upgrades

•The Amended BharatNet Program (ABP) is upgrading Gram Panchayats (GPs) across India in a ring topology.
•As of June 2026, 13,494 GPs have been upgraded under ABP for high-speed internet, adding to the 2.14 lakh GPs connected under Phases I and II.
•The Telecom Technology Development Fund (TTDF), managed by Digital Bharat Nidhi, is supporting 26 projects related to 6G technologies.

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Gyan Bharatam Mission and NAI Lead Digitisation of Archival Heritage

•The Gyan Bharatam Mission aims to safeguard India's manuscript heritage, currently hosting over 3.5 lakh digitised manuscripts.
•The National Archives of India (NAI) has digitised over 17.67 crore pages of archival records.
•These digitised records are accessible worldwide through dedicated digital platforms like the Gyan Bharatam portal and NAI's 'Abhilekh Patal'.

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Over 1,100 ASI Monuments Protected in South India

•The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) maintains 1,100 monuments and sites declared of national importance in South India.
•Karnataka leads with 506 protected sites, followed by Tamil Nadu with 412.
•The ASI allocates regular funds for maintenance and preservation in accordance with the National Conservation Policy, 2014.

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India Achieves 20% Ethanol Blending Target Early

•India achieved its target of 20% ethanol blending in petrol (E20) five years ahead of schedule, with average blending reaching 20% by mid-2026.
•Scientific studies and field validations by agencies like ARAI and NITI Aayog confirm E20 fuel is safe and causes no abnormal engine wear.
•The program has saved over ₹1.97 lakh crore in foreign exchange and reduced carbon emissions by approximately 952 lakh metric tonnes.

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16th BRICS Health Ministers' Declaration Adopted

•The 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Declaration was adopted to deepen health cooperation and strengthen resilient, equitable health systems.
•A dedicated Sub-Working Group on the BRICS Integrated Early Warning System was established for rapid response to mass infectious diseases.
•The BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Mental Wellness will be coordinated by India's NIMHANS.

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Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan Expands Outreach and Infrastructure

•The Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) has reached over 29.68 crore citizens since its launch in August 2020.
•The Ministry implements a comprehensive strategy under the National Action Plan for Drug Demand Reduction (NAPDDR).
•A National Mass Pledge Against Drug Abuse is scheduled for 18 August 2026 to mark the campaign's 6th anniversary.

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Government Announces Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases

•The Prime Minister announced the establishment of fast-track courts to deal with cases of public examination paper leaks.
•The initiative aims to ensure swift and stringent punishment for offenders who compromise the future of the youth.
•This administrative move complements the legislative framework provided by the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.

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Mission Karmayogi Integrates with Civil Service Appraisals

•Mission Karmayogi (NPCSCB) aims to transition India's civil services from a 'rule-based' to a 'role-based' HR system.
•The iGOT platform now hosts over 1.69 crore users with more than 14.08 crore course completions.
•From 2025-26 onwards, mandatory course completions on iGOT will be captured in the Annual Performance Appraisal Reports (APAR) of civil servants.

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Progress and Global Recognition of Mission LiFE

•Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment) was launched in October 2022 to nudge citizens towards environment-friendly lifestyles.
•The movement focuses on seven key themes including saving energy, reducing waste, and adopting sustainable food systems.
•India's resolutions on promoting sustainable lifestyles have been adopted at major global forums like UNEA-6 and COP15 to the Ramsar Convention.

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Impact of National Clean Air Programme on PM2.5 Levels

•The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched in 2019 to address air pollution in 130 cities across India.
•During 2025-26, 108 cities recorded reductions in annual PM10 concentrations compared to the 2017-18 baseline.
•Out of the 130 cities, 65 have successfully met the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for PM2.5 levels.

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Implementation of Solid Waste Management Rules 2026

•The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2026 came into force on April 1, 2026, superseding the 2016 rules.
•The rules mandate a four-stream segregation of solid waste at source and introduce Extended Bulk Waste Generator Responsibility.
•Special provisions have been included for waste management in hilly areas and islands, supported by the Swachh Bharat Mission.

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Progress of INSPIRE Programme and MANAK Initiative

•The INSPIRE Programme has systematically nurtured scientific talent across the academic pipeline over the last five years.
•It features four major components: INSPIRE MANAK, INSPIRE SHE, INSPIRE Fellowship, and INSPIRE Faculty Fellowship.
•Recent interventions focus on expanding the programme's reach in rural, remote, and aspirational districts.

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Operationalization of the RDI Fund under Anusandhan National Research Foundation

•The ₹1 lakh crore Research, Development and Innovation (RDI) Fund was formally launched in November 2025.
•The Technology Development Board (TDB) and BIRAC have been approved as Second Level Fund Managers.
•The fund targets strategic sectors like energy security, deep technologies, AI, and biotechnology.

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Implementation of BioE3 Policy for Fostering Biomanufacturing

•The BioE3 Policy was approved in August 2024 to foster high-performance biomanufacturing in India.
•It focuses on multiple thematic sectors including precision therapeutics, climate-resilient agriculture, and carbon capture utilization.
•The initiative adopts a public-private co-creation model, with the Department of Biotechnology and BIRAC providing financial and ecosystem support.

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President Droupadi Murmu Concludes Historic State Visit to Romania

•President Droupadi Murmu visited Bucharest, Romania, marking the first State Visit by an Indian President to the country in nearly three decades.
•India and Romania agreed to double bilateral trade over the next three years and expand cooperation in science, technology, and education.
•The year 2028 will be commemorated as the 'India-Romania Year of Innovation' to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations.

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NRDC and NCISM Partner to Promote Intellectual Property in Indian System of Medicine

•The National Research Development Corporation (NRDC) and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) signed an MoU.
•The partnership aims to promote innovation, intellectual property (IP) management, and the commercialization of research in the Indian System of Medicine.
•NRDC will provide expertise in patent filing, technology valuation, and licensing to NCISM-regulated institutions.

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NIELIT and SCL Mohali Launch Indigenous Semiconductor Design Kit on eChipHub

•The National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) collaborated with the Semiconductor Laboratory (SCL), Mohali.
•The indigenous 1.2 µm Process Design Kit (PDK) is now available through the eChipHub platform.
•This initiative supports the India Semiconductor Mission by democratizing chip design education and prototyping for students and startups.

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India Concludes Eighth Trade Policy Review at WTO in Geneva

•The second and final session of India's Eighth Trade Policy Review (TPR) concluded at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva.
•The review acts as a transparency mechanism where members' trade policies are periodically examined.
•68 WTO Members participated, appreciating India's economic resilience, Digital Public Infrastructure, and acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies.

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DRDO's GTRE Achieves Milestone with Indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine

•The first indigenous Expendable Turbo Jet Engine of the 350 kg thrust class has been successfully developed in India.
•It was designed by DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) and manufactured by industry partner Azad Engineering.
•The successful delivery of the engine marks a significant milestone in India's aerospace and defence manufacturing capabilities.

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AMRUT 2.0 Advances Shallow Aquifer Management to Mitigate Urban Flooding

•The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs reviewed the Shallow Aquifer Management (SAM) Programme under AMRUT 2.0.
•The programme aligns with the 'Catch the Rain' campaign and supports 75 Urban Local Bodies in scientific groundwater recharge.
•A total of 870 sites have been mapped and 539 Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) prepared to build groundwater recharge structures.

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DRDO Successfully Conducts Maiden Flight-Test of 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

•DRDO successfully conducted the maiden flight-test of the 'Kusha' Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile.
•The test was carried out from the APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha against an electronic target.
•The 'Kusha' system can neutralize various aerial threats including fighter jets, missiles, and UAVs, significantly boosting India's air defence.

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Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 Concludes at Southern Naval Command

•Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, a multinational maritime security training engagement, concluded at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi.
•Conducted by the Indian Navy in partnership with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), it saw participation from 276 personnel across 27 countries.
•The event focused on Maritime Domain Awareness, Counter-Narcotics, Asymmetric Threats, and Operational Sea Training.

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Bharat Renewable Energy Summit 2026 to Convene Global Energy Community

•The Bharat Renewable Energy (BRE) Summit & Expo 2026 will be held from November 2-5 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
•The event will integrate three major gatherings: the BRE Summit, the 9th Session of the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Assembly, and the 4th International Conference on Green Hydrogen.
•India announced it will soon cross the landmark of 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel capacity.

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MoHUA Launches Operational Guidelines for the Urban Challenge Fund

•The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched the Operational Guidelines for the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF) to catalyse a shift in urban development.
•The UCF encourages cities to transition towards market-based financing and positions them as a bankable asset class.
•A total of ₹1 lakh crore in central assistance has been earmarked under the fund for utilization by States and UTs.

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PM SVANidhi Scheme Expands to Peri-Urban Areas, Boosts Vendor Incomes

•The PM SVANidhi Scheme has been restructured and expanded beyond statutory urban areas to include census towns and peri-urban areas.
•An impact assessment study by the Indian School of Business (ISB) found that the average annualized business income of borrowers grew by 20% between 2023 and 2025.
•The scheme has successfully built credit histories, with 30% of borrowers subsequently accessing other formal loans.

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NSTI Women and Skill India International Centre to Empower Youth in Bihar

•The foundation stone was laid for the permanent campus of the National Skill Training Institute for Women (NSTI-W) in Patna, Bihar.
•An MoU was exchanged to establish a Skill India International Centre (SIIC) in Bihar to prepare youth for global careers.
•The SIIC will offer foreign-language training, international employment counselling, and safe-migration support.

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Over 770 Fast Track Special Courts Functional Across India

•The Centrally Sponsored Scheme to set up Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs) has been temporarily extended to September 2026.
•As of April 2026, 775 FTSCs, including 398 exclusive POCSO courts, are functional across 29 States and UTs.
•The scheme is designed for the expeditious trial and disposal of pending cases related to rape and POCSO Act offences.

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India's Space Programme Records Rapid Private Growth and Mission Successes

•Private investment in India's space sector crossed USD 618.5 million by March 2026 following landmark reforms.
•The Department of Space highlighted the scientific milestones of Chandrayaan-3 and Aditya-L1, which serve as foundational steps for future missions like the Venus Orbiter.
•IN-SPACe has granted 105 authorisations to private entities and is developing dedicated Safety and Security Guidelines.

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Progress of Nuclear Energy Mission and SHANTI Act 2025

•The Nuclear Energy Mission aims to achieve 100 GWe of nuclear power generation capacity by 2047.
•Parliament enacted the SHANTI Act, 2025, which opens the nuclear energy sector to private participation and grants statutory status to the AERB.
•The Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor (PFBR) achieved its first criticality in April 2026, marking the entry into the second stage of India's nuclear programme.

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Mission Mausam Launched to Enhance Weather Preparedness

•Mission Mausam was launched on January 14, 2025, to make India a 'Weather-ready and Climate-smart' nation.
•The mission focuses on deploying next-generation radars, high-performance computing, and AI/ML for accurate forecasting.
•IMD has introduced hyperlocal forecasting platforms like 'Mausamgram' and achieved a 40% improvement in severe weather forecast accuracy.

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Madras High Court Declares Thamirabarani River a Legal Person

•The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has recognised Tamil Nadu's Thamirabarani (Porunai) river as a legal person entitled to protection against pollution.
•The Bench of Justices G.R. Swaminathan and B. Pugalendhi grounded the personhood in the river being worshipped as a deity by Hindus, not in its being a river.
•The personhood is deliberately narrow: it covers only the right not to be polluted, and creates no other rights, duties or liabilities.

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Centre Announces Rs 40,000 Crore Corpus for Scientific Coal Mine Closure

•The Ministry of Coal released 'AAROH: Annual Report on Mine Closure', India's first comprehensive report on scientific mine closure, in New Delhi on 23 July 2026.
•Union Coal and Mines Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced a corpus of about Rs 40,000 crore for scientific closure of 147 coal mines over the next 2-3 years.
•25% of the approved mine closure cost (about Rs 10,000 crore) is earmarked for community development over the next decade.

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Fields Medal 2026 Awarded to Four Mathematicians at ICM Philadelphia

•The 2026 Fields Medals were announced at the International Congress of Mathematicians (ICM) in Philadelphia.
•The four recipients are Yu Deng, John Pardon, Jacob Tsimerman and Hong Wang.
•Hong Wang, recognised for her work on the Kakeya conjecture, is only the third woman to win the medal in its history.

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National Broadcasting Day Marks India's First Radio Broadcast of 1927

•National Broadcasting Day is observed on 23 July, marking India's first official radio broadcast in 1927.
•That broadcast was made by the Indian Broadcasting Company from Bombay.
•Broadcasting passed to government control in 1930 with the Indian State Broadcasting Service.

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Lokmanya Tilak Jayanti: 170 Years Since the Birth of the Father of Indian Unrest

•Lokmanya Tilak Jayanti is observed on 23 July, marking 170 years since Bal Gangadhar Tilak's birth in 1856.
•He is remembered for the declaration 'Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it.'
•British writer Valentine Chirol called him the 'Father of Indian Unrest'.

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Anurag Jain Appointed NITI Aayog Chief Executive Officer for Two Years

•Senior IAS officer Anurag Jain has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of NITI Aayog.
•The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment for a period of two years.
•Jain is a 1989-batch IAS officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre and previously served as the state's Chief Secretary.

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UP's Mini Nandini Scheme Offers Rs 11.80 Lakh Subsidy for Indigenous Cow Dairy Units

•The Mini Nandini Krishak Samriddhi Yojana is an Uttar Pradesh scheme run under the Nand Baba Milk Mission.
•It supports 10-cow dairy units built around high-yielding indigenous breeds such as Gir, Sahiwal and Tharparkar.
•The unit cost is fixed at Rs 23.60 lakh, with a 50 per cent state subsidy capped at Rs 11.80 lakh.

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NSA Ajit Doval Chosen for Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026

•National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has been selected for the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026.
•The award is conferred by the Tilak Smarak Trust and will be presented in Pune on 1 August 2026.
•Union Home Minister Amit Shah will present the award.

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Killai in Cuddalore Becomes Tamil Nadu's First Climate-Resilient Village

•Killai village in Cuddalore district has been recognised as Tamil Nadu's first Climate-Resilient Village.
•It lies beside the Pichavaram mangrove forest, one of India's most important mangrove ecosystems.
•The village faces cyclones, coastal erosion, sea level rise, saltwater intrusion and flooding.

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AppointmentsLowquizQuiz

Rahul Himalian Takes Additional Charge as IRCTC Chairman and Managing Director

•Rahul Himalian has been given additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of IRCTC with effect from 20 July 2026.
•The charge follows the resignation of Sanjay Kumar Jain and runs for three months or until further notice.
•He continues as Director (Tourism & Marketing) alongside the new responsibility.

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Indian Railways Hits 99.6% Broad Gauge Electrification, Second Only to Switzerland

•Indian Railways has electrified 99.6 per cent of its broad gauge network, ranking second worldwide behind Switzerland.
•Of 70,271 route kilometres, 70,002 are now on electric traction, leaving only 269 route km pending.
•Between 2014 and 2026 India electrified 48,072 route km, against 21,801 route km in the roughly six decades before that.

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Samudra Pradakshina: All-Women Tri-Service Crew Completes 314-Day Global Voyage

•Samudra Pradakshina, India's first tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition, concluded at Mumbai on 22 July 2026.
•Nine women officers from the Army, Navy and Air Force sailed roughly 25,500 nautical miles over 314 days.
•The crew sailed the Indian Army Sailing Vessel (IASV) Triveni, a 50-foot indigenously built yacht.

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Indian Navy Commissions INS Malvan, Second Mahe-Class Anti-Submarine Craft

•INS Malvan, the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, was commissioned at Karwar on 22 July 2026.
•It is built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, Kochi, with more than 80 per cent indigenous content.
•The ceremony was presided over by Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Air Staff.

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President Murmu Unveils Mahatma Gandhi Bust at Skopje in North Macedonia

•President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at the Museum of the City of Skopje, North Macedonia, on 22 July 2026.
•She was joined by North Macedonian President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova.
•North Macedonia was the second stop of the President's three-nation European tour.

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Commonwealth Games 2026 Open in Glasgow; Mirabai Chanu Leads India

•The Commonwealth Games 2026 opened on 23 July 2026 with a ceremony at the OVO Hydro in Glasgow, Scotland.
•King Charles III declared the Games open, in keeping with Commonwealth Games protocol.
•Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu was India's flag bearer and boxer Lovlina Borgohain carried the ceremonial baton.

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