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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS
A highly curated, non-redundant compilation of daily developments, national schemes, and global updates.
Nation & National Affairs
July 4, 2026
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches VB-GRAM G Nationwide in AP
- Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu and Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Yojana (VB-GRAM G) nationwide from Tirupati, AP.
- Financial Outlay: Committed outlay of Rs 7.5 lakh crore over a 5-year period.
- Funding Split: Projected annual outlay is Rs 1.51 lakh crore, with the Central government contributing Rs 95,692.31 crore (60% share) and states sharing the remaining 40%.
- Objective: Focuses on upgrading rural infrastructure, guaranteeing employment, and supporting self-help group livelihoods.
July 4, 2026
Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) Completes 10 Years
- PMKSY completed 10 years of advancing irrigation-led agricultural transformation since its inception on July 1, 2015.
- Funding Timeline: Initially approved with a budget of Rs 50,000 crore. The Cabinet extended it from 2021 to 2026 with an increased outlay of Rs 93,068.56 crore.
- Core Components: Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), Har Khet Ko Pani (HKKP), Watershed Development Component (WDC), and Per Drop More Crop (PDMC).
- Key Accomplishments: Benefited over 27 million farmers and brought 24.61 million hectares under irrigation potential. Under PDMC, 110.92 lakh ha were brought under micro-irrigation, yielding a 25-30% crop yield increase and saving 50% on water/fertilizer.
July 4, 2026
Assam’s Borjuli Site Notified as Biodiversity Heritage Site by NBA
- The Borjuli site in Sonitpur district, Assam, has been notified as a Biodiversity Heritage Site (BHS) by the National Biodiversity Authority (NBA).
- Scientific Focus: Established for the in-situ conservation and management of rare Wild Rice (Oryza rufipogon).
- Implementation: Funded by the National Rainfed Area Authority (NRAA) and executed by ICAR-National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources (ICAR-NBPGR) and the Assam State Biodiversity Board (ASBB).
- State Rank: This is Assam’s third officially notified BHS, joining Majuli BHS and Hajong Tortoise Lake BHS.
July 4, 2026
India and Japan Collaborate on ‘Unicorn Mast’ (NORA-50) Warship Integration
- India and Japan finalized a significant agreement to integrate the state-of-the-art **Unicorn Mast** (NORA-50) technology onto Indian Navy warships.
- Technology Description: A single, unified, structures-integrated mast that replaces multiple standalone antennas and radar structures.
- Benefits: Drastically reduces radar cross-section (enhancing stealth), simplifies electronic maintenance, and optimizes radar visibility and communication coverage on modern destroyers and frigates.
- Bilateral Tie: Underscores deep technology transfers and maritime security cooperation between India and Japan under the Economic Security initiatives.
July 4, 2026
Government Launches ‘MANAS’ Helpline to Combat Drug Trafficking & Abuse
- The Government of India launched a national, dedicated helpline and portal named MANAS (Maadak Padaarth Nishedh Asoochna Kendra) to control narcotics.
- Helpline Number: 1933, operating 24/7 to receive tips on illicit drug operations and offer support and counseling to substance abuse victims.
- Mechanism: Set up under the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) to facilitate anonymous reporting, coordinate enforcement, and provide instant medical counseling channels.
July 4, 2026
Landing Points Approved for India-Indonesia-Singapore Undersea Cable (I2C)
- Regulatory approvals were granted for the submarine optical fiber cable system connecting India, Indonesia, and Singapore (the **I2C Project**).
- Scale & Length: A **3,600 km long** undersea fiber optic cable system designed to boost high-speed internet connectivity.
- Landing Stations in India: The cable will have two major landing points: **Machilipatnam** in Andhra Pradesh, and **South Chennai** in Tamil Nadu.
- Strategic Value: Facilitates high-speed, secure data transfer and directly supports cloud computing, AI, and data centers. Target completion is **2029**.
July 4, 2026
India Approves First Satellite-Guided Landing Procedure for Helicopter Operations
- The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) approved India’s first Private Point-in-Space (PinS) Instrument Approach Procedure for helicopter landing at Undavalli Heliport, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh.
- Technology: Based on satellite-guided Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) leveraging India’s indigenous GAGAN navigation system.
- Operational Benefit: Allows helicopters to carry out Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) landings in low-visibility or hilly terrains without needing expensive ground-based radar or ILS infrastructure.
- Primary Use: Direct support for medical emergencies, disaster relief, pilgrimage flights, and regional air connectivity.
July 4, 2026
CCEA Approves Two Mega Highway Projects Worth Rs 14,115 Crore
- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved two major projects under the PM GatiShakti National Master Plan.
- Delhi 6-Lane Tunnel Project: A NH-148AE road project connecting Dwarka Expressway with Nelson Mandela Marg in Vasant Kunj, including a 3.14 km twin-tube tunnel under the Southern Ridge. Cost: Rs 6,969.67 crore under Hybrid Annuity Mode (HAM).
- UP Greenfield Highway Corridor: A 117.7-km long four-lane access-controlled greenfield highway between Kanpur and Kabrai (Mahoba district) under NH-34, costing Rs 7,145.14 crore. Developed under the Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) toll model.
July 4, 2026
IIT Delhi & DRDO Develop India’s First Indigenous Tactical Aerostat
- IIT Delhi, DRDO, and a domestic startup collaborated to design and build India’s first indigenous tactical aerostat.
- Specifications: A low-cost, high-altitude balloon platform with an operational coverage range of up to 20 kilometers.
- Payloads: Carries high-definition Electro-optical (EO) cameras, Infrared (IR) sensors, and communication relay systems.
- Advantage: Provides higher endurance, persistent surveillance, and larger payload capacities compared to quadcopter drones, reducing import dependence.
July 4, 2026
Gujarat CM Launches Namo Swachhta Abhiyan and Amrutpan Abhiyan
- Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launched the campaigns in Gandhinagar to mark National Doctors’ Day.
- Namo Swachhta Abhiyan: A week-long cleanliness drive (July 1–7) across all 11,935 government hospitals and clinics to clear obsolete records, medical waste, and broken furniture.
- Amrutpan Abhiyan: A maternal and child health campaign focused on maternal nutrition and counseling, ensuring proper infant care from birth.
July 5, 2026
Nagaland Imposes One-Year Ban on All Tobacco & Nicotine Products
- The Nagaland state government has announced a comprehensive **one-year ban** on the manufacture, storage, distribution, sale, and display of all tobacco and nicotine products.
- Coverage: The ban extends to chewing tobacco, gutka, pan masala containing nicotine, and related tobacco-based stimulants.
- Reason: Initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act to curb rising throat and oral cancer cases and promote overall public health hygiene.
July 5, 2026
Mizoram Partners with Toyota Kirloskar to Support Visually Impaired Education
- The Government of Mizoram signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with **Toyota Kirloskar Motor** to enhance learning accessibility for visually impaired individuals.
- Scope: The collaboration focuses on distributing specialized assistive technologies, braille teaching systems, audio-learning libraries, and digital reading software in public educational institutions.
- Social Goal: Promotes educational inclusion, skill development, and better pathways to jobs for disabled individuals in Northeast India.
July 5, 2026
Mizoram Launches Ginger Mission & ‘Khurel’ Disaster Warning Portal
- Mizoram launched the **Ginger Mission** to enhance the cultivation of its GI-certified organic ginger.
- Disaster Management: The state government launched the **Khurel App** to provide early weather alerts, landslide indicators, and real-time disaster information.
- Mizoram Profile: Capital: **Aizawl**, Chief Minister: **Lalduhoma**, Governor: **Gen (Retd) V.K. Singh**.
July 5, 2026
Mizoram Bairabi-Sairang Rail Link Opened & Beggery Prohibition Bill Passed
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new **Bairabi-Sairang Rail Line** project, improving connectivity to the capital region of Mizoram.
- Social Legislation: The Mizoram Assembly passed a landmark bill prohibiting beggary in public places, establishing vocational rehab centers for homeless individuals.
July 5, 2026
ASI Declares Mizoram’s ‘Lungphunropui’ as a Monument of National Importance
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) officially declared the megalithic site **Lungphunropui** in Mizoram as a monument of national importance.
- Cultural Value: Protected under statutory preservation rules, this site represents ancient tribal megalithic structures and stone monoliths of high historical importance.
July 5, 2026
Nagaland Bans Display of Religion-Based Identity Symbols on Vehicles
- The Nagaland state government has strictly banned the display of religion-based identity marks, symbols, or texts on transport vehicles.
- Objective: Aims to ensure secular compliance and prevent community-based disputes or partiality on public transport systems.
July 5, 2026
Konyak Tribe Celebrates Lao Ong Moanyu Spring Festival in Nagaland
- The traditional spring/seed-sowing festival **Lao Ong Moanyu** (Lao Lioang Monyu) was celebrated across the Konyak regions of Nagaland.
- Significance: It marks the post-harvest seed-sowing season, invoking blessings for agricultural fertility, accompanied by community dances and local heritage displays.
July 5, 2026
New Cascade Frog Species ‘Amolops kamal’ Discovered in Nagaland
- Researchers discovered a new cascade frog species named **Amolops kamal** in the fast-flowing stream habitats of Nagaland.
- Morphology: Possesses distinct bodily markings and adaptive features to survive in high-velocity mountain torrents.
- Nagaland Profile: Capital: **Kohima**, Chief Minister: **Neiphiu Rio**, Governor: **Nand Kishore Yadav**.
Banking & Finance
July 4, 2026
RBI Appoints Ravi Shankar as Executive Director
- The **Reserve Bank of India (RBI)** appointed **Ravi Shankar** as Executive Director (ED), effective July 2026.
- Profile: Formerly served as Advisor-in-Chief in the Department of Statistics and Information Management, with over 30 years of banking experience.
- Role: He will oversee key departments including statistics, debt management, and implementation execution of economic policies.
July 4, 2026
ADB Approves USD 182.89 Million Loan to Upgrade Karnataka Public Schools
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a loan equivalent to USD 182.89 million under the “Strengthening Karnataka Public Schools Program.”
- Project Scope: Establishes 500 integrated school clusters to benefit over 1 million students from pre-primary to secondary levels.
- Additional Financing: The project will also receive a USD 10 million grant and a USD 25 million guarantee from the International Finance Facility for Education (IFFEd).
- Objective: Focuses on underserved regions, strengthening foundational learning and improving career pathways.
July 4, 2026
Razorpay Partners with NBBL to Launch Banking Connect NetBanking Solution
- Razorpay and NPCI Bharat BillPay Limited (NBBL) launched Banking Connect, a mobile-first NetBanking solution.
- Feature: Streamlines merchant integration by replacing multiple bank-specific APIs with a single unified layer.
- Payment Options: Integrates Quick Response (QR) code and intent-driven mobile payments to improve transaction success rates for high-value billing.
- Partners: Launch ecosystem supported by SBI, HDFC, ICICI, Federal, AU Small Finance, and YES Bank.
July 4, 2026
IRDAI Grants Standalone Health Insurance License to Prudential HCL JV
- The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) granted the final Certificate of Registration (R3) to Prudential HCL Health Insurance Limited.
- Market Impact: It becomes the 8th standalone health insurer in India, marking the third insurance license granted in 2026.
- Structure: A joint venture owned 70% by UK’s Prudential Group and 30% by India’s HCL Group.
- Capital Requirement: Indian regulations mandate a minimum paid-up equity capital of Rs 100 crore to execute standalone insurance operations.
Awards & Recognition
July 4, 2026
Himachal Pradesh Receives 8 New GI Tags, Taking Total to 17
- Himachal Pradesh was granted 8 new Geographical Indication (GI) tags for local products, taking its total count to 17.
- 8 Newly Tagged Products:
- Sea Buckthorn: A medicinal wild shrub/berry.
- Saloni White Maize: Rare white corn varieties of Saloni.
- Chamba Metal Art: Traditional brass/metal carvings from Chamba.
- Sirmauri Loia: Warm woolen sheets/shawls traditional to Sirmaur.
- Kinnauri Topi: Traditional woolen caps worn in Kinnaur.
- Kinnauri Apple: Highly valued sweet apples grown in high altitudes.
- Kinnauri Jewelry: Exquisite traditional ornaments.
- Sipuwadi (Sepu Badi): A traditional culinary dish.
July 4, 2026
Ministry of Steel Grants Miniratna Category-I Status to MECON Limited
- The Ministry of Steel granted **Miniratna Category-I** status to Schedule ‘A’ CPSE **MECON Limited**.
- Financial Standing: Registered a positive Net Worth of Rs 535.42 crore as of March 31, 2026.
- Profitability: Met criteria by showing continuous pre-tax profits over 3 years: Rs 77.62 crore in FY24, Rs 32.08 crore in FY25, and Rs 104.53 crore in FY26.
- Autonomy Benefit: Grants the board enhanced powers to approve investments and technology updates without central ministry clearance.
July 4, 2026
West Bengal Secures 23 New Geographical Indication (GI) Tags
- West Bengal S&T Minister Kalyan Chakraborty announced that the state received 23 new GI tags, bringing its total registrations to 59.
- National Rank: West Bengal now ranks 3rd nationally, behind Uttar Pradesh (83) and Tamil Nadu (76).
- New Products: Heritage products include Jalbhora Sandesh (Chandernagore), Monohara (Janai), Krishnanagar Clay Dolls, Santiniketan Batik (Birbhum), Bengal Singing Bowl (Bikrampur), and Banglar Nolen Gur.
July 4, 2026
Sunil Bharti Mittal Receives USISPF 2026 Leadership Award
- The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) presented the 2026 Leadership Award to Sunil Bharti Mittal, Founder and Chairman of Bharti Enterprises.
- Summit Theme: Conferred at the IX Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. themed “America At 250.”
- Reason: Honored for transforming telecom connectivity in India, bringing digital infrastructure to scale, and expanding bilateral trade.
- Co-recipients: V. Prem Watsa (Fairfax Financial) and Christopher T. Calio (RTX Corporation) were also honored.
July 5, 2026
Para-Athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema Reaches World No. 1 Spot & Receives AVSM
- Indian para-athlete Hokato Hotozhe Sema achieved the prestigious **World No. 1 ranking** in the Men’s Shot Put (F57 category).
- Profile: A decorated Subedar in the 9 Assam Rifles and a Paralympian hailing from Nagaland. Lost his left leg in a landmine blast in 2002.
- Historical Achievement: Won the **Bronze Medal** in Paris Paralympics 2024 (14.65m) and became the first active Paralympian to be presented with the **Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM)** by the President of India. Recipient of the **Arjuna Award**.
Appointments & Resignations
July 4, 2026
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Assumes Charge as 51st Vice Chief of Air Staff
- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the 51st Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Air HQ, New Delhi.
- Succession: Succeeded Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who retired from active service on June 30, 2026.
- Previous Role: Served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) from May 2025 to June 2026, advancing tri-service integration.
- Honors: Awarded the Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) in 2026, AVSM (2023), Vayu Sena Medal (VM) (2006), and VSM (2011).
July 4, 2026
Bijay Kumar Mohanty Assumes Additional Charge as CMD of IREDA
- Bijay Kumar Mohanty, Director (Finance) and CFO of IREDA, assumed additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) for 3 months.
- Timeline: Took charge on July 1, 2026, following the superannuation of CMD Pradip Kumar Das.
- Experience: Has over 27 years of experience in power and renewable financing, having worked in REC, Gridco, and Cesco.
July 4, 2026
Prashant Sitaram Appointed Additional Secretary in Ministry of Home Affairs
- Senior bureaucrat Prashant Sitaram has been officially appointed as the **Additional Secretary** in the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
- Scope of Work: He will lead divisions focusing on domestic security coordination, internal police modernization, and border management administration.
- Appointment Council: Confirmed by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
July 4, 2026
Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar Appointed Chief of Army Southern Command
- Lieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar assumed charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief (GOC-in-C) of the **Southern Command** of the Indian Army.
- Command Scope: Southern Command is the largest command of the Indian Army, covering major state formations across the southern and western regions of India, headquartered in Pune.
- Strategy: Lieutenant General Pushkar brings extensive experience in armored operations, border defensive planning, and operational deployment strategies.
July 4, 2026
Prime Minister Alexander Munteanu of Moldova Tenders Resignation
- Prime Minister Alexander Munteanu of Moldova announced his official resignation, triggering a transition in the Moldovan cabinet.
- Context: Follows domestic policy challenges, economic shifts, and regional security alignment discussions within Eastern Europe.
- Moldova Info: Capital: **Chisinau**, Currency: **Moldovan Leu**, President: **Maia Sandu**.
July 5, 2026
Former Mizoram Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd) M. M. Lakhera Passes Away at 88
- Former Mizoram Governor **Lieutenant General (Retd) M. M. Lakhera** passed away at the age of 88 in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
- Distinguished Service: Served as the **8th Governor of Mizoram** from 2006 to 2011.
- Additional Portfolios: Previously appointed as the Left-Governor of Pondicherry UT (2004-2006) and held additional charge as LG of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (2005-2006).
Acquisitions & Mergers
July 4, 2026
BPCL Acquires 100% Shareholding in IBV Brazil Petroleo for Rs 2,312 Crore
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), through its arm BPRL Ventures BV, acquired the remaining 34.6% stake in IBV Brazil Petroleo Limitada from Videocon Energy Brazil.
- Acquisition Cost: Acquired for Rs 2,312 crore under the insolvency resolution process (CIRP) of VOVL Limited.
- Asset Details: IBV Brazil holds participating interests in major deepwater concessions in Brazil, including the developing BM-Seal-11 block.
- Strategic Value: Production is expected to add around 1 million tonnes of oil equivalent (MTOE) annually to BPCL’s equity production.
Important Days
July 3, 2026
International Plastic Bag Free Day Observed Globally on July 3
- Observed globally on July 3 to raise awareness about the environmental hazards of Single-Use Plastics (SUP).
- History: Initiated by the NGO Rezero in Catalonia, Spain, on July 3, 2008. Zero Waste Europe (ZWE) expanded it in 2009.
- Policy Background: In 2015, the EU adopted the **Plastic Bags Directive (EU 2015/720)**, establishing targets for lightweight plastic bag reductions across EU member states.
July 4, 2026
International Day of Cooperatives Observed Globally on July 4, 2026
- Observed globally on the **first Saturday of July** (which falls on **July 4** in 2026) to recognize and promote the cooperative business model.
- Cooperative Concept: Highlighted using successful models like **Amul** (Anand Milk Union Limited) and **IFFCO** (Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative), showing how mutual economic cooperation aids smallholders.
- Theme: Emphasizes building sustainable, democratic, and inclusive economic platforms that align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Daily MCQ Practice Questions
Appendix: Indian States & UTs Government (2026)
Latest list of capitals, Chief Ministers, term start dates, and Governors/Lieutenant Governors for all 28 states and 8 union territories of India, updated as of July 2026.
28 States of India
| State | Capital | Chief Minister | CM Sworn-in Date | Governor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Amaravati | N. Chandrababu Naidu | June 12, 2024 | Justice (Retd.) S. Abdul Nazeer |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Itanagar | Pema Khandu | June 13, 2024 | Lt. Gen. Kaiwalya Trivikram Parnaik (Retd.) |
| Assam | Dispur | Himanta Biswa Sarma | May 12, 2026 | Lakshman Prasad Acharya |
| Bihar | Patna | Samrat Choudhary | April 15, 2026 | Lt. Gen. Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd.) |
| Chhattisgarh | Raipur | Vishnu Deo Sai | December 13, 2023 | Ramen Deka |
| Goa | Panaji | Pramod Sawant | March 28, 2022 | Pusapati Ashok Gajapathi Raju |
| Gujarat | Gandhinagar | Bhupendra Patel | December 12, 2022 | Acharya Devvrat |
| Haryana | Chandigarh | Nayab Singh Saini | March 12, 2024 | Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh |
| Himachal Pradesh | Shimla | Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu | December 11, 2022 | Kavinder Gupta |
| Jharkhand | Ranchi | Hemant Soren | July 4, 2024 | Santosh Kumar Gangwar |
| Karnataka | Bengaluru | D. K. Shivakumar | June 3, 2026 | Thawar Chand Gehlot |
| Kerala | Thiruvananthapuram | V. D. Satheesan | May 18, 2026 | Arif Mohammed Khan |
| Madhya Pradesh | Bhopal | Dr. Mohan Yadav | December 13, 2023 | Mangubhai Chhaganbhai Patel |
| Maharashtra | Mumbai | Devendra Fadnavis | December 5, 2024 | C. P. Radhakrishnan |
| Manipur | Imphal | Yumnam Khemchand Singh | February 4, 2026 | Anusuiya Uikey |
| Meghalaya | Shillong | Conrad Kongkal Sangma | March 6, 2018 | C. H. Vijayashankar |
| Mizoram | Aizawl | PU Lalduhoma | December 8, 2023 | Gen (Retd) V.K. Singh |
| Nagaland | Kohima | Neiphiu Rio | March 8, 2018 | Nand Kishore Yadav |
| Odisha | Bhubaneswar | Mohan Charan Majhi | June 12, 2024 | Raghubar Das |
| Punjab | Chandigarh | Bhagwant Singh Mann | March 16, 2022 | Gulab Chand Kataria |
| Rajasthan | Jaipur | Bhajan Lal Sharma | December 15, 2023 | Haribhau Bagade |
| Sikkim | Gangtok | PS Golay | May 27, 2019 | Om Prakash Mathur |
| Tamil Nadu | Chennai | C. Joseph Vijay | May 10, 2026 | R. N. Ravi |
| Telangana | Hyderabad | A. 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) |
