Current Affairs — 26 July 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Sun, 26 Jul 2026
Mirabai Chanu completes CWG gold hat-trick; silvers for Rishikanta Singh and Raja Muthupandi
On 26 July 2026 at Glasgow, Mirabai Chanu won the women's 48 kg weightlifting gold with a Games-record 190 kg – her third straight Commonwealth Games title – while Rishikanta Singh (men's 60 kg) and Raja Muthupandi (men's 65 kg) won silver.
Mann Ki Baat 136th episode: Vagu mats, Chongpreng, Khadi sales and more
In the 136th episode of Mann Ki Baat on 26 July 2026, PM Narendra Modi highlighted Kashmir's Vagu mat, Tripura's Chongpreng instrument, record Khadi sales of nearly ₹8,000 crore and Kerala's 'Aksharakanduk' Sanskrit-football project.
Nandan Nilekani to head high-powered task force on examination reforms
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on 26 July 2026 the constitution of a high-powered task force on examination reforms, led by Nandan Nilekani, to recommend changes to the examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Himachal launches Mukhyamantri Machhuara Samman Nidhi Yojana for reservoir fishermen
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on 26 July 2026 launched the Mukhyamantri Machhuara Samman Nidhi Yojana, giving ₹3,500 a year to eligible reservoir fishermen during the annual fishing ban.
PM interacts with participants of Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026
PM Narendra Modi virtually interacted on 26 July 2026 with MY Bharat volunteers of the Viksit Vibrant Village Programme 2026, who shared experiences from border villages in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Ladakh.
27th Kargil Vijay Diwas observed; Rajnath Singh addresses event at Dras
India observed the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26 July 2026; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, addressing the celebrations at Dras, said Operation Sindoor proved India's capability to respond decisively and that any talks with Pakistan would focus only on PoK.
India's best showing at 2026 Science Olympiads: all-gold in Physics and Chemistry
PM Modi said in Mann Ki Baat on 26 July 2026 that all five Indian students won gold and India topped the 2026 Physics Olympiad, all Indian students won gold in the Chemistry Olympiad, and the Maths team won two golds and four silvers.
Rajnandgaon's Mission Jal Raksha shows the way under 'Catch the Rain'
The Jal Shakti Ministry on 26 July 2026 highlighted Mission Jal Raksha of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh, which has created over 60,000 water-conservation and recharge structures in 662 villages and raised groundwater levels by about 2.04 m on average.
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Union Education Minister
Pralhad Joshi took charge of the Union Ministry of Education at Kartavya Bhavan on 26 July 2026, a day after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister.
'Prarambh' orientation workshop for new Rajya Sabha members concludes
Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh delivered the valedictory address on 26 July 2026 at 'Prarambh', a two-day orientation workshop for newly elected and nominated members of the Rajya Sabha.