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PIB Current Affairs 24 July 2026 — Press Releases for UPSC, SSC | Current Affairs Pulse
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24 July 2026
PIB Current Affairs — 24 July 2026
14 releases covered
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Polity & Governance
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Ministry of Ayush Expands Ayush Grid with New Digital Portals and AHMIS Onboarding
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The Ministry of Ayush has integrated 24 e-governance platforms under the Ayush Grid, anchored by the My Ayush Integrated Services Portal (MAISP).
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The Ayush Hospital Management Information System (AHMIS) has successfully onboarded 5,386 Ayush health facilities to digitize patient records and healthcare delivery.
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Key targeted platforms like e-Charak (medicinal plants) and Ayush Nivesh Saarthi (investments) are enhancing sector-specific transparency and access.
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Environment Ministry Reviews Haryana's Air Pollution Action Plan for Delhi-NCR
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Union Environment Minister reviewed Haryana's Action Plan to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR ahead of winter.
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Key directives included geo-tagging Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs) and installing ANPR cameras at fuel stations for 'No PUCC, No Fuel'.
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Emphasis placed on fast-tracking the Parivartan Scheme for replacing old polluting vehicles with EVs.
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AAROH Report Released Highlighting India's Scientific Mine Closure Framework
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The AAROH Annual Report on Mine Closure was released, detailing India's journey in scientifically closing 42 mines.
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An Implementation Agreement was signed between the Ministry of Coal and GIZ (Germany) for technical cooperation.
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Coal NEER plants were inaugurated for productive utilisation of mine water.
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Schemes & Committees
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VB-G RAM G Act 2025 Replaces MGNREGS With 125 Days Guarantee
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Government operationalized the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 from July 1, 2026.
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The new Act enhances statutory employment guarantee to 125 days per rural household from the earlier 100 days under MGNREGA.
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Budget allocation for 2026-27 is a record ₹95,692.31 crore for the scheme.
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MSME Ministry Launches Online Dispute Resolution Portal for Fast Payment Recovery
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The Ministry of MSME launched the Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Portal to help micro and small enterprises recover delayed payments faster.
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The portal offers a pre-MSEFC negotiation mechanism and a Digital Guided Pathway to resolve disputes through negotiation and mediation.
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The initiative operates under the World Bank-assisted RAMP Programme and leverages the MSMED Act, 2006.
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DPIIT's ODOP Initiative Promotes 1,244 Unique Products Across 773 Districts
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The One District One Product (ODOP) initiative has identified 1,244 products across 773 districts for branding and promotion.
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The SASCI scheme provides Rs 200 crore interest-free loans to states for establishing PM Ekta Malls (Unity Malls) to sell ODOP and GI products.
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The PMFME Scheme provides a 35% credit-linked capital subsidy to food processing micro-enterprises, adopting the ODOP approach.
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Economy
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India's Services Exports Reach USD 421.3 Billion in FY 2025-26
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India's services exports grew to USD 421.3 billion in FY 2025-26, up from USD 387.5 billion in the previous year.
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Telecommunications, computer, and information services accounted for the largest share at 49.03%, followed by business services at 29.5%.
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The government has secured Comprehensive Market Access and Social Security Agreements (SSA) under FTAs with UK, Australia, and EU to facilitate mobility of professionals.
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Poshan Tracker and Saksham Anganwadi Drive Nutritional Outcomes
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The 'Poshan Tracker' app is enabling real-time monitoring of Anganwadi Centres and beneficiaries under Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0.
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Over 99.88% of registered beneficiaries are Aadhaar verified, and a Nominee Module ensures uninterrupted Take-Home Ration delivery.
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Two lakh Anganwadi Centres have been approved for upgrade to Saksham Anganwadis with better infrastructure.
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Cabinet Approves Multi-Tracking of Ballari-Guntakal Railway Section
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CCEA approved the 3rd and 4th line of the Ballari-Guntakal railway section.
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The project covers Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, adding 46 Kms to the network.
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The total estimated cost is Rs 1,264 crore, scheduled for completion by 2028-29.
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Orientation Programme for Newly Elected Rajya Sabha Members
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A two-day Orientation Programme for newly elected and nominated Rajya Sabha Members will begin on 25th July 2026.
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It will be inaugurated by Rajya Sabha Chairman Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan.
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Sessions will cover parliamentary procedures, committees, and IT laws.
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Cabinet Approves BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme with Rs 3,030 Crore Outlay for Chemical Parks
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The Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA Rasayan) scheme on 24 July 2026.
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The scheme aims to establish three world-class, dedicated Chemical Parks across India to boost the chemical manufacturing ecosystem.
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It carries a total financial outlay of Rs 3,030 crore, for implementation over a five-year period from FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
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Summits & Conferences
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16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting Adopts Declaration in Chandigarh
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The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting was held in Chandigarh from 22 to 24 July 2026 under India's BRICS Chairship.
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Chaired by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, the meeting concluded with the unanimous adoption of the 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Declaration.
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Key discussions focused on strengthening health security, pandemic preparedness, digital health and tuberculosis research.
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Textiles Ministry Organises 'Weaves of India' Festival Ahead of National Handloom Day
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The Ministry of Textiles organised the 'Weaves of India' festival in New Delhi from 24 July to 7 August 2026.
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The exhibition served as a precursor to the 12th National Handloom Day, observed annually on 7 August.
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Held at the Central Cottage Industries Emporium, the event showcased 116 heritage handloom weaves from across the country.
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India Hosts 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi
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India hosted the 3rd BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in New Delhi on 24 July 2026.
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The meeting was organised by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) under India's BRICS Chairship for 2026.
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Chaired by Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai, the meet concluded with the adoption of the 'BRICS Joint Statement on Disaster Risk Reduction'.
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