CLAT Current Affairs — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Mon, 27 Jul 2026
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).
Sat, 25 Jul 2026
Fri, 24 Jul 2026
Thu, 23 Jul 2026
President Murmu in Romania – first State Visit by an Indian President in nearly three decades
President Droupadi Murmu reached Bucharest on 23 July 2026 on the last leg of her State Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania, and held talks with Romanian President Nicușor Dan at Cotroceni Palace – the first State Visit by an Indian President to Romania in nearly three decades.
US final Section 301 measures: India placed in lower tariff tier at 10%
The US Trade Representative on 23 July 2026 announced final measures under Section 301 of the US Trade Act, 1974, following its forced-labour investigation of 60 economies, placing India in the lower tier with an additional 10% ad valorem duty, down from the 12.5% proposed on 2 June 2026.
Tue, 21 Jul 2026
CDSCO approves Qdenga, India's first dengue vaccine
The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) granted marketing authorisation for Qdenga, a live attenuated tetravalent dengue vaccine made by Takeda GmbH, Germany, the first dengue vaccine approved in India (announced 21 July 2026).
President Murmu holds talks in Skopje and addresses the Assembly of North Macedonia
On 21 July 2026, President Droupadi Murmu held talks with North Macedonia's President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova at Villa Vodno and addressed the Assembly of North Macedonia, on the first visit by an Indian President to the country.
Mon, 20 Jul 2026
New Index of Core Industries series with base year 2022-23 adds iron ore
DPIIT's Office of Economic Adviser released the first Index of Core Industries (ICI) with base year 2022-23 on 20 July 2026, replacing the 2011-12 series and raising the number of core industries from eight to nine with iron ore.
India becomes a Party to the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
India deposited its Instrument of Acceptance of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies on 20 July 2026, becoming the 123rd WTO Member to do so and a Party to the Agreement.
President Murmu makes first-ever Indian presidential visit to Moldova
President Droupadi Murmu reached Chisinau on 20 July 2026 on the first leg of State Visits to Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania, the first visit by an Indian President to Moldova, and held talks with President Maia Sandu.
Sun, 19 Jul 2026
P. V. Sindhu becomes first Indian to win the Japan Open badminton title
P. V. Sindhu won the Japan Open 2026 women's singles title on 19 July 2026, beating Japan's Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17, and became the first Indian to win the Japan Open.
All four Indian students win gold at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad
All four Indian students won gold medals at the 58th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) in Tashkent, Uzbekistan (10–19 July 2026), India's best-ever IChO result and first all-gold haul.
Sat, 18 Jul 2026
72nd National Film Awards announced: Article 370 named Best Feature Film
The 72nd National Film Awards for 2024 were announced on 18 July 2026, with Article 370 winning Best Feature Film and Mammootty and Kartik Aaryan sharing Best Actor.
PM Modi dedicates 75 redeveloped Amrit Bharat Stations across 20 States
Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated 75 redeveloped Amrit Bharat Stations in 20 States, built at about ₹1,570 crore, to the nation on 18 July 2026.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
Wed, 15 Jul 2026
India–UK CETA and Double Contribution Convention enter into force
The India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and the Agreement on Social Security (Double Contribution Convention) entered into force on 15 July 2026, giving zero-duty access to nearly 99% of India's exports.
Cabinet approves Semicon 2.0 with ₹1,27,500 crore outlay
The Union Cabinet approved Semicon 2.0 on 15 July 2026 with a total outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore to build India's semiconductor design and manufacturing ecosystem on six pillars.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
Mon, 13 Jul 2026
India women beat England by 270 runs in first women's Test at Lord's
India's women's cricket team beat England by 270 runs on 13 July 2026 in the one-off Test at Lord's, the first women's Test ever played at the ground.
Retail inflation rises to 4.38% in June 2026
All-India retail inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (base 2024=100) rose to 4.38% in June 2026 from 3.93% in May, with food inflation at 5.32%.
Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Qatar's Father Amir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passes away; India observes state mourning
Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir of Qatar who ruled from 1995 to 2013, passed away on 12 July 2026 at 74; India declared one day of State Mourning on 13 July 2026.
Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to retain Wimbledon title
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy beat Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 in the Wimbledon 2026 men's singles final on 12 July 2026 to win the title for the second year in a row.
Sat, 11 Jul 2026
India and New Zealand elevate ties to Strategic Partnership; Roadmap to 2030 endorsed in Auckland
During PM Modi's 10–11 July 2026 visit to Auckland, the first by an Indian PM to New Zealand in 40 years, India and New Zealand became Strategic Partners and endorsed a Roadmap to 2030.
Linda Noskova beats Karolina Muchova to win Wimbledon 2026 women's singles title
Czech ninth seed Linda Noskova, 21, beat compatriot Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the Wimbledon women's final in London on 11 July 2026 to win her first Grand Slam title.
Thu, 09 Jul 2026
3rd India–Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne: new defence declaration and 18 outcomes
PM Narendra Modi and PM Anthony Albanese held the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit in Melbourne on 9 July 2026, announcing a Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation among 18 outcomes.
India and Australia finalise Administrative Arrangement enabling uranium supply to India
At the Melbourne summit on 9 July 2026, India and Australia finalised the Administrative Arrangement that operationalises their 2014 Civil Nuclear Agreement and enables Australian uranium exports to India.