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11 Jul 2026
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Staying updated with current affairs is one of the most important parts of preparing for competitive exams like SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railways, and State PSCs. This July 2026 current affairs roundup covers the key national and international developments, defence and science updates, economy and banking news, sports and government scheme highlights, and important days observed this month - all compiled in an exam-oriented format. Candidates preparing for upcoming government job exams should revise these topics regularly alongside checking the latest exam syllabus updates on JobOne.
National and International Affairs
| PM Modi's Australia Visit (8-10 July 2026) | Landmark State Visit for the 3rd India-Australia Annual Leaders' Summit in Melbourne, producing 18 outcomes including a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation, a Civil Nuclear Agreement enabling Australian uranium exports to India under IAEA safeguards, and a Maritime Security Collaboration Roadmap. Australian PM: Anthony Albanese. |
| ACITI Partnership Launched | India, Australia and Canada launched the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership on 9 July 2026, the first trilateral technology cooperation framework between the three nations, covering AI, green energy, critical minerals, cybersecurity and quantum computing. |
| National Programme for Ocean Resources | Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan launched the national programme for Letters of Authorisation (LoAs) for Sustainable Harnessing of Ocean Resources on 9 July 2026, under the Deep Ocean Mission (Ministry of Earth Sciences). |
| Gujarat Data Centre Policy 2026-29 | Gujarat launched its first dedicated Data Centre Policy on 9 July 2026, targeting Rs 6 lakh crore in investment. Gujarat CM: Bhupendra Patel. |
Defence Current Affairs
| General Dhiraj Seth | Assumed charge as India's 31st Chief of Army Staff (COAS) on 1 July 2026, succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi. Unveiled a five-point vision called VIJAY (Vigilance and Readiness, Innovation and Transformation, Jointness and Integration, Aatmanirbharta, Yoddha First). |
| Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit | Took charge as the 51st Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force on 1 July 2026. |
| DRDO Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket Test | DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket System (LRGRS) at ITR Chandipur, Odisha, demonstrating precision engagement over a 60 km range. Developed by ARDE and HEMRL with Research Centre Imarat, Hyderabad. DRDO Chairman: Dr. Samir V. Kamat. |
Economy and Banking
| IMF Cuts India's FY27 GDP Forecast | IMF revised India's FY2026-27 growth projection to 6.4%, down from 6.5%, citing higher energy prices and global uncertainty. India's GDP grew 7.7% in FY26. |
| RBI Approves New MD & CEO of South Indian Bank | Mahesh Muralidhar Pai approved as MD & CEO of South Indian Bank for a three-year term. South Indian Bank was established in 1929, HQ: Thrissur, Kerala. |
| CBDT Chairman Extension | Ravi Agrawal's tenure as CBDT Chairman extended by six months, effective from 1 July 2026, till 31 December 2026. |
| UNCTAD World Investment Report 2026 | Highlighted increasing concentration of global FDI in a few countries and sectors. UNCTAD HQ: Geneva, Switzerland. |
Science and Technology
| Mission Drishti - OptoSAR Satellite | Pixxel India (Bengaluru) launched the world's first OpticalSAR (OptoSAR) small satellite, combining optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar imaging on a single platform. |
| Placenta-on-a-Chip | Indian scientists developed a microfluidic "placenta-on-a-chip" device to test drug safety during pregnancy without animal models. |
| Weekly Basal Insulin Approved | India became the 7th nation to approve once-weekly basal insulin 'Avikely' (insulin icodec) for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes treatment, developed by Novo Nordisk. |
Government Schemes
| VB-G RAM G Act 2025 | The Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Grameen) Act, 2025 came into force from 1 July 2026, increasing the rural employment guarantee from 100 to 125 days. Central allocation: Rs 95,692.31 crore. |
| Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization (SMAM) | A Centrally Sponsored Scheme under RKVY (launched 2014-15) expanding mechanization access for small farmers, women, SC/ST communities, FPOs and SHGs. |
Sports and Appointments
| Jaipur Ranked 6th in Global Happy City Index 2026 | Jaipur, Rajasthan is the only Indian city in the global top 10 of the Happy City Index 2026. Jaipur is a UNESCO World Heritage City (2019). |
| SAI-Safdarjung Sports Innovation Centre MoU | Sports Authority of India signed an MoU with Safdarjung Sports Innovation Centre, New Delhi, to advance sports science and athlete care, supporting the TOPS and Khelo India programmes. |
Important Days in July
| 1 July | National Doctors' Day - honours Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (Bharat Ratna, 1961) |
| 10 July | Nikola Tesla Day - birth anniversary of the Serbian-American inventor |
| 11 July | World Population Day 2026 - theme: "A World for All Ages: Building Inclusive Societies Amidst Demographic Change" |
Why Current Affairs Matter for Exams
General Awareness and Current Affairs sections carry significant weightage in SSC CGL, SSC CHSL, UPSC Prelims, IBPS PO/Clerk, RRB NTPC, and most State PSC exams. Revising monthly current affairs alongside your exam preparation for latest government jobs helps build a strong foundation for the General Knowledge and General Awareness sections that appear across nearly all competitive exam patterns.