Daily Current Affairs 07 July 2026
DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS
Nation & State Developments
World Forgiveness Day Observed Globally on July 7
- World Forgiveness Day is observed annually on July 7 to highlight the therapeutic importance of forgiveness, conflict resolution, and personal reconciliation.
- History: The day was originally founded in 1994 by the Christian Embassy of Christ's Ambassadors (CECA) in British Columbia, Canada, and gradually gained global popularity.
- Significance: Studies show that letting go of grudges lowers blood pressure, reduces cortisol (stress hormone) levels, improves heart health, and boosts psychological well-being.
- Global Focus: Educational institutions, health centers, and community groups host workshops promoting communication, mindfulness, and empathy on this day.
PM Narendra Modi's Development Visit to Rajasthan and Gujarat on July 4, 2026
- Jodhpur Airport Terminal: PM Modi inaugurated the newly built terminal building at Jodhpur Airport (worth ₹480 crore) and launched the modified **UDAN scheme** to strengthen regional connectivity.
- Balotra Infrastructure: Laid foundation stones and inaugurated highway, railway, and green energy power transmission projects worth ₹1.06 lakh crore in Balotra, Rajasthan.
- Jaipur Metro Expansion: Laid the foundation stone for Phase-II of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project with an estimated outlay exceeding ₹13,000 crore.
- Semiconductor Milestones: In Gujarat, the PM inaugurated the **CG Semi OSAT semiconductor assembly and test facility** developed for ₹7,500 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
Punjab Launches Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students for 2026-27
- The Government of Punjab officially launched the application process for the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Scheduled Caste (SC) students for the academic session 2026–27.
- Application Portal: Registrations are processed online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), which opened on July 1, 2026. The submission deadline is set for November 15, 2026.
- Eligibility Criteria: Open to SC students who are domiciled in Punjab, enrolled in recognized post-secondary courses, and have an annual family income of less than ₹2,50,000.
- Funding Mechanism: The program aims to cover tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and compulsory non-refundable fees directly deposited via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
UP's Famous Malihabadi Mangoes Rebranded under the 'Kakori Brand'
- During the 9th Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2026, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that the legendary Malihabadi Dusseheri Mango will now be marketed internationally under the "Kakori Brand".
- Strategic Focus: The branding pays tribute to the freedom struggle martyrs of the Kakori train action while giving a cohesive identity to the fruit in international markets.
- Export Infrastructure: Four state-of-the-art pack houses have been set up in Saharanpur, Lucknow, Amroha, and Varanasi to perform vapor heat and hot water treatments for export.
- Logistic Ease: The state is also developing an Integrated Testing and Treatment Park in partnership with the upcoming Noida International Airport to expedite custom clearances for perishables.
Delhi Government to Launch ₹8,300 Crore 'Clean Air, Healthy Delhi' Project with World Bank
- The Delhi Government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, announced a massive **₹8,300 crore program** to mitigate air pollution in the national capital.
- Partnership: Developed in partnership with the World Bank and the Department of Economic Affairs, the project is titled **"Clean Air, Healthy Delhi"**.
- Strategic Goals: Aims to accelerate the implementation of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) through targeted green transit, industrial emission control, and dust management.
- Coordinated Enforcement: Implemented jointly across multiple agencies, including the Environment Department, Transport Department, MCD, DDA, Delhi Jal Board, and Traffic Police.
Odisha Cabinet Approves Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026–2036)
- The Odisha Cabinet approved a flagship 10-year initiative, the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026–2036), with a massive financial outlay of ₹2,295.45 crore.
- Key Objective: Divert marine fishing activities from congested coastal waters to deep-sea zones, targeting high-value species like tuna, billfish, and oceanic squid.
- Socio-Economic Goals: Aims to increase the state's marine fish production by 2 lakh metric tonnes, generate over 50,000 jobs, and scale marine exports to ₹5,000 crore by 2036.
- B-Hub Establishment: The state will build a specialized Blue Economy Hub (B-Hub) to serve as an incubation and coordination center for sustainable ocean resource management.
West Bengal Launches 'Durga Squad' to Enhance Women's Security
- The West Bengal government led by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari officially launched the "Durga Squad", a specialized female police squad dedicated to strengthening women's safety in municipal areas.
- Infrastructure support: Alongside the squad, the state launched 24/7 Women Help Desks and Cyber Help Desks in 500 police stations across the state to handle online harassment and bank fraud.
- Statewide Emergency: The initiative is integrated with the upcoming unified 112 emergency response support system (ERSS) for swift tactical deployment.
- Campaign Promise: The implementation follows public pledges made during early 2026 legislative campaigns to lower gender-based crimes.
Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas (PYA) Mock Drill Conducted in Vidisha, MP
- The Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying (DAHD) conducted a national-level mock drill "Pashujanya Yudh Abhyas" (PYA) in Khari village, Vidisha District, Madhya Pradesh.
- Objective: Designed to test India's emergency preparedness against zoonotic diseases (animal-to-human transmission) under the unified National One Health Mission.
- Outbreak Simulation: The 5-day exercise simulated an active outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1), testing incident command structures, quarantine setups, laboratory diagnostics, and bio-containment zones.
- Stakeholder Network: Brought together scientists from ICAR, NCDC, ICMR, NIHSAD Bhopal, AIIMS Bhopal, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC).
Appointments & Governance
IPS Officer Sujeet Pandey Appointed Director of SVPNPA, Hyderabad
- The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed Sujeet Pandey, a senior 1994-batch IPS officer of the Uttar Pradesh cadre, as the Director of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad.
- Tenure: He will hold this prestigious post until his superannuation on July 31, 2028, or until further executive orders.
- Predecessor: He succeeds outgoing IPS officer Amit Garg at the helm of India's premier civil training institute.
- Responsibility: The Director oversees the basic training, research, and post-graduate police education of newly selected Indian Police Service (IPS) officers.
29th National Conference on e-Governance Held in Jaipur, Rajasthan
- The 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) was organized in Jaipur under the theme **"Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven & Secure Digital Governance"**.
- Jaipur Declaration: The event concluded with the adoption of the **Jaipur Declaration on e-Governance 2026**, drafting a national roadmap for secure, AI-driven digital public infrastructure.
- National Awards: Conferred 17 awards across 7 categories (10 Gold and 6 Silver). The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) won the **Gold Award** for its AI-enabled **ICMR-MINDS** clinical decision system.
- Inauguration: Officially inaugurated by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, bringing together tech policymakers, administrative heads, and industry leaders.
India Chairs the 9th Session of UNCTAD IGE on Consumer Protection
- India was elected to chair the 9th Session of the Intergovernmental Group of Experts (IGE) on Consumer Protection Law and Policy organized by UNCTAD in Geneva, Switzerland.
- Presiding Officer: Smt. Nidhi Khare, Secretary of the Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India, is leading the session from July 6–8, 2026.
- Focus: Highlighted the adoption of the newly formed UN Principles for Consumer Product Safety and reviewed digital dispute resolution frameworks.
- India's Initiatives: Showcase of India's digital platforms like the National Consumer Helpline (NCH) and the AI-enabled e-Jagriti portal.
Science & Technology
New Deep-Sea Fish Species 'Cyttopsis indica' Discovered in Arabian Sea
- Scientists at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) in Kochi announced the discovery of a new species of deep-sea dory fish, named Cyttopsis indica (Indian Dory).
- Habitat: Discovered at depth ranges of 350–500 meters along the continental slope of the eastern Lakshadweep Sea, off the southwest coast of India.
- Correction of Error: The finding resolves a taxonomic error: Indian Ocean specimens were previously misclassified as *Cyttopsis rosea*, which is now proven to be confined to the Atlantic Ocean.
- Features: Characterized by genetic divergence (4%-11% from congeners), two anal fin spines, a wider interorbital space, and fewer gill rakers. Published in the *Indian Journal of Fisheries*.
ISRO Conducts First Ground Test of 'SOLVE' Solid Motor for Gaganyaan
- The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully conducted the first static ground test of the solid motor for SOLVE (Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments).
- Facility: Executed at the Static Test Facility of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) SHAR, Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
- Purpose of SOLVE: Serves as a cost-effective test platform to validate the Gaganyaan Crew Module’s recovery and parachute-based deceleration systems under sub-orbital flight envelopes.
- System details: Derived from the PSLV strap-on motor (S12), modified with a slow-burning propellant grain and secondary injection thrust vector control.
CCRAS Launches Three Research Initiatives for Ayurveda Digital Governance
- Ministry of AYUSH Secretary **Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha** chaired the 5th Executive Committee Meeting of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) in New Delhi.
- Textbook Launch: Released the **CCRAS Research Methodology Textbook** to improve scientific writing, research guidelines, and documentation in Ayurvedic medicine.
- PRAYATNA Scheme: Launched the **CCRAS PRAYATNA 2026-27** initiative to provide institutional support and research education grants for Ayurvedic scholars.
- Digital Ecosystem: Unveiled the **CCRAS Digital Ecosystem Dashboard** to promote paperless governance, coordinate trials, and maintain an online research repository.
Defence Acquisition Council Clears ₹52,000 Crore Modernisation Proposals
- The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Defence Minister **Rajnath Singh**, granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) worth approximately **₹52,000 crore**.
- Army Inclusions: Procurement of the **AKASH TARANG** Anti-UAV Electronic Warfare System, MPATGM anti-tank missile systems, V-SHORADS air defense, and Jet-Based Kamikaze Drones.
- Navy Inclusions: Cleared procurements for Multi Influence Ground Mines (MIGM), Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems (NSUAS), and a Land-Based Testing Facility.
- Air Force Inclusions: Approval for **Fixed-Wing High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (FW-HAPS)** to strengthen strategic high-altitude surveillance capabilities.
Economy & Trade
J&K Exports First Consignment of Premium 'Areko Cherry' & 'Scentrose Plum' to UAE
- Jammu & Kashmir has achieved a major milestone in agricultural trade by exporting its first commercial consignment of premium Areko Cherries and Scentrose Plums (referred locally as Sentroz Ber) to the UAE.
- Areko Variety: The Areko sweet cherry is a hybrid crossed between Kordia and Regina varieties developed in Germany, known for its heart shape, firm texture, and high shelf life.
- Facilitator: The export was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) to capture international markets.
- Transport: The cold chain logistics were managed by local growers to ensure the fruits reached Dubai's high-end supermarkets via air cargo in pristine condition.
Sweden Tops the Global Passport Index 2026 Rankings
- In the newly released 2026 Global Passport Index compiled by Global Citizen Solutions, Sweden secured the Rank 1 position as the world's most powerful passport.
- Top 3: Switzerland and Finland claimed the 2nd and 3rd ranks respectively, followed by Germany at the 4th position.
- Methodology: Unlike indices that focus only on visa-free destinations, this index evaluates countries on three pillars: Enhanced Mobility (50%), Investment Attractiveness (25%), and Quality of Life (25%).
- Asian Leaders: Singapore made it into the top 10 at the 10th position, representing the highest-ranked Asian passport in this multi-dimensional evaluation.
Indian Industrialists Join UN-backed AI for Good Global Commission
- Indian business tycoons Sunil Bharti Mittal (Bharti Enterprises), Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries), and Lakshmi N. Mittal (ArcelorMittal) joined as founding members of the AI for Good Global Commission.
- The Initiative: A UN-backed flagship commission led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in partnership with Salesforce to frame pathways for responsible AI.
- Leadership: The commission brings together 40+ global heads of state, heads of international bodies, and prominent tech CEOs.
- Goal: Focuses on bridging global digital divides, formulating AI regulations, and ensuring developing nations benefit from AI applications.
Nita Ambani Honored with AAPI Humanitarian Award & Key to City of Tampa
- Nita Ambani, Founder and Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, was conferred with the prestigious AAPI Humanitarian Award by the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) in Tampa, Florida.
- Key to the City: In recognition of her global charity work in healthcare and sports promotion, Tampa Mayor Jane Castor also presented her with the "Key to the City of Tampa".
- Philanthropy Highlight: Nita Ambani announced a major initiative for the modernization of Mumbai's SevenHills Hospital, establishing a 1,500-bed integrated medical hub.
- Free Beds: Under the SevenHills upgrade, 450 beds will be permanently dedicated to providing free treatments for economically weaker sections (EWS) of society.
State Bank of India to Acquire NHB's 10% Stake in RMBS Development Company (RDCL)
- The State Bank of India (SBI) announced the acquisition of National Housing Bank's (NHB) **10% shareholding** in RMBS Development Company Limited (RDCL).
- RDCL Restructure: Following this acquisition, NHB’s stake in RDCL will decrease from 39% to **29%**, with SBI entering as a major institutional stakeholder.
- Purpose of RDCL: Set up in 2024 with a ₹500 crore paid-up capital to expand the residential mortgage-backed securitisation secondary market, improving bank liquidity.
- Consortium Partners: Other major shareholders include LIC (10%), HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, Bajaj Finance (7% each), alongside several housing finance companies.
Sports Arena
Brazilian Football Star Neymar Jr. Retires from International Football
- Famous Brazilian forward Neymar Jr. officially announced his retirement from international football at the age of 34.
- Final Match: The announcement came shortly after Brazil’s unexpected 2-1 defeat to Norway in the Round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Historic Venue: The match was played at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, the exact stadium where Neymar made his senior international debut in 2010.
- Career Stats: Neymar finishes his national team career as Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer, scoring 80 goals in 130 appearances for the Seleção.
Australia Wins ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Title
- Australia won the 2026 ICC Women's T20 World Cup title by defeating host nation England by 7 wickets in the grand final.
- Venue: The final was played at the iconic Lord's Cricket Ground in London, United Kingdom, on July 5, 2026.
- Historic 7th Title: This victory marked Australia's seventh title in the tournament's history, cementing their absolute dominance in women's cricket.
- Player of the Tournament: Australian opener Beth Mooney was awarded both Player of the Match and Player of the Tournament for her outstanding batting performance.
Sharnbasva University Kalaburagi Signs 5-Year Academic MoU with Vietnam University
- **Sharnbasva University** in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the **Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH)**, Vietnam.
- Key Objective: Boost academic collaboration, joint research initiatives, faculty/student exchanges, and scientific-cultural cooperation.
- Subject Areas: Initial focus is centered around Engineering, Technology, and Management Studies at both institutions.
- Signatories: Signed by Bui Thanh Hung (representing IUH) and Lakshmi Patil Maka (Registrar, Sharnbasva University) at Kalaburagi.
Sikkim's Tshering Choden Successfully Scales Mount Elbrus, Europe's Highest Peak
- Sikkimese mountaineer **Tshering Choden** successfully scaled **Mount Elbrus** in southern Russia, Europe's highest mountain peak situated at **5,642 meters**.
- Seven Summits Challenge: This marks her second successful summit in her quest to scale the highest peaks of all seven continents.
- Previous Peak: She previously scaled **Mount Kilimanjaro (5,895 meters)**, the highest peak in Africa, in August 2025.
- Geological Feature: Mt. Elbrus is a dormant twin-summit stratovolcano in the Caucasus range (West Summit at 5,642m, East Summit at 5,595m).
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Debuts as Youngest International Cricketer for India
- Cricketer **Vaibhav Sooryavanshi** made history as India's youngest senior international debutant at the age of **15 years and 99 days**.
- Record broken: He broke Sachin Tendulkar's 36-year-old record (who debuted at 16 years, 205 days) and Shafali Verma's overall record (15 years, 239 days).
- IPL Career: Debuted for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs with a 237.30 strike rate, winning the Orange Cap, MVP, and Emerging Player awards.
- U-19 Victory: Guided India to the U-19 World Cup title in 2026, finishing with 439 runs in 7 matches at an average of 62.71.
Appendix: States & UTs Study Reference
28 States of India
| State | Capital | Chief Minister | CM Sworn-in Date | Governor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Amaravati | Nara Chandrababu Naidu | June 12, 2024 | Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | Pema Khandu | June 13, 2024 | Lt. Gen. K. T. Parnaik (Retd.) |
| Assam | Dispur | Himanta Biswa Sarma | May 10, 2021 | Gulab Chand Kataria |
| Bihar | Patna | Nitish Kumar | January 28, 2024 | Rajendra Arlekar |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur | Vishnu Deo Sai | December 13, 2023 | Ramen Deka |
| Goa | Panaji | Pramod Sawant | March 28, 2022 | P. S. Sreedharan Pillai |
| Gujarat | Gandhinagar | Bhupendra Patel | December 12, 2022 | Acharya Devvrat |
| Haryana | Chandigarh | Nayab Singh Saini | March 12, 2024 | Bandaru Dattatreya |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu | December 11, 2022 | Shiv Pratap Shukla |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi | Hemant Soren | July 4, 2024 | Santosh Kumar Gangwar |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru | Siddaramaiah | May 20, 2023 | Thaawarchand Gehlot |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | Pinarayi Vijayan | May 20, 2021 | Arif Mohammad Khan |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | Mohan Yadav | December 13, 2023 | Mangubhai C. Patel |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai | Eknath Shinde | June 30, 2022 | C. P. Radhakrishnan |
| Manipur | Imphal | N. Biren Singh | March 21, 2022 | Lakshman Prasad Acharya |
| Meghalaya | Shillong | Conrad Sangma | March 7, 2023 | C. H. Vijayashankar |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | Lalduhoma | December 8, 2023 | Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati |
| Nagaland | Kohima | Neiphiu Rio | March 7, 2023 | La. Ganesan |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar | Mohan Charan Majhi | June 12, 2024 | Raghubar Das |
| Punjab | Chandigarh | Bhagwant Mann | March 16, 2022 | Gulab Chand Kataria |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur | Bhajan Lal Sharma | December 15, 2023 | Haribhau Bagade |
| Sikkim | Gangtok | Prem Singh Tamang | June 10, 2024 | Om Prakash Mathur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai | M. K. Stalin | May 7, 2021 | R. N. Ravi |
| Telangana | Hyderabad | Anumula Revanth Reddy | December 7, 2023 | Jishnu Dev Varma |
| Tripura | Agartala | Manik Saha | May 15, 2022 | Indra Sena Reddy Nallu |
| Uttar Pradesh | Lucknow | Yogi Adityanath | March 19, 2017 | Anandiben Patel |
| Uttarakhand | Dehradun | Pushkar Singh Dhami | July 4, 2021 | Lt. Gen. Gurmit Singh (Retd.) |
| West Bengal | Kolkata | Suvendu Adhikari | May 9, 2026 | C. V. Ananda Bose |
8 Union Territories of India
| Union Territory | Capital | Chief Minister (If Elected) | CM Sworn-in Date | Lieutenant Governor / Administrator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andaman & Nicobar Islands | Port Blair | N/A | — | Admiral D. K. Joshi (Retd.) (LG) |
| Chandigarh | Chandigarh | N/A | — | Gulab Chand Kataria (Administrator) |
| Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu | Daman | N/A | — | Praful Khoda Patel (Administrator) |
| Delhi (NCT) | New Delhi | Rekha Gupta | September 21, 2024 | Vinai Kumar Saxena (LG) |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Srinagar (Summer) / Jammu (Winter) | Omar Abdullah | October 16, 2024 | Manoj Sinha (LG) |
| Ladakh | Leh (Summer) / Kargil (Winter) | N/A | — | Brigadier (Retd.) B. D. Mishra (LG) |
| Lakshadweep | Kavaratti | N/A | — | Praful Khoda Patel (Administrator) |
| Puducherry | Puducherry | N. Rangaswamy | May 7, 2021 | C. P. Radhakrishnan (LG) |