GPSC (Gujarat) Current Affairs — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026
Cabinet approves revamped Khelo India Scheme and enhanced aid to sports federations with Rs 36,441 crore
On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved an expanded Khelo India Scheme and enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations with a combined outlay of Rs 36,441 crore for 2026–27 to 2030–31.
Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh win India's first-ever judo gold medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
On 31 July 2026 Asmita Dey (women's 48 kg) won India's first-ever Commonwealth Games judo gold and Harsh Singh (men's 60 kg) became the first Indian man to win CWG judo gold, at Glasgow 2026.
India's social protection covers about 101 crore people (over 68%), as highlighted by ILO
On 31 July 2026 Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said India's social protection systems now cover about 101 crore people, over 68% of the population, a figure highlighted by the ILO.
Army chief launches indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade diesel that works down to minus 42°C
On 31 July 2026 Army chief Gen Dhiraj Seth launched the indigenous Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) Diesel, developed by the Indian Army with Oil Marketing Companies, which stays effective down to minus 42°C.
Cabinet approves revised Captive Policy for waterfront allotment to port-dependent industries at major ports
On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved a revised policy for award of waterfront and land to Port Dependent Industries in major ports, updating the Captive Policy of 2016.
PM Modi receives first call from new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham
On 31 July 2026 PM Narendra Modi received a telephone call from UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham, congratulated him on assuming office, and both welcomed the entry into force of the India-UK CETA.
NBA releases over ₹24 lakh as access and benefit sharing to farmers and institutions
The National Biodiversity Authority (NBA) released over ₹24 lakh on 31 July 2026 as Access and Benefit Sharing (ABS) money to a Haryana Murrah buffalo farm, three research institutions, ICRISAT and 11 State Biodiversity Boards.
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja appointed next Director General Armed Forces Medical Services
On 31 July 2026 the government appointed Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja as the next DGAFMS; he takes over on 31 August 2026 when Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin retires.
Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma passes away at 96
Former Chief of the Army Staff Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma, Army chief from 1988 to 1990 and younger brother of first Param Vir Chakra awardee Maj Som Nath Sharma, died on 31 July 2026 aged 96.
India and Rwanda hold first Joint Trade Committee in New Delhi
The first session of the India–Rwanda Joint Trade Committee (JTC) concluded in New Delhi on 31 July 2026, setting up a standing mechanism to review trade and investment.
Indian Railways transports India's first live donor heart by train, on Vande Bharat from Surat to Ahmedabad
Indian Railways announced on 31 July 2026 that it had transported a live donor heart by train for the first time in India, aboard the Mumbai Central–Gandhinagar Capital Vande Bharat Express from Surat to Ahmedabad.
IndiaAI and Ministry of Ayush sign MoU to put Ayush research data on AIKosh
IndiaAI (MeitY) signed an MoU with the Ministry of Ayush on 31 July 2026 to bring anonymised Ayush research datasets and models onto AIKosh, India's sovereign AI repository.
PM pays tribute to revolutionary Shaheed Udham Singh on his Balidan Diwas (31 July)
On 31 July 2026 PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to revolutionary martyr Udham Singh on his Balidan Diwas, sharing a Sanskrit subhashitam on valour.
Nation remembers Munshi Premchand on his birth anniversary (31 July)
On 31 July 2026 PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to Hindi-Urdu writer Munshi Premchand on his birth anniversary, recalling Kashi as his birthplace and karmabhoomi.
Thu, 30 Jul 2026
Parliament passes Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026
On 30 July 2026 the Rajya Sabha passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote, completing its passage through Parliament after the Lok Sabha.
Maldives' Favara instant payment system linked with India's UPI; cross-border corridor goes live
On 30 July 2026 the integration of the Maldives Instant Payment System 'Favara' with India's UPI went live, letting people in the Maldives send money in real time to UPI-enabled bank accounts in India.
Rajnath Singh felicitates crew of IASV Triveni after first all-women tri-services circumnavigation 'Samudra Pradakshina'
On 30 July 2026 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated nine women officers who completed 'Samudra Pradakshina', the first-ever tri-service all-women circumnavigation on IASV Triveni, a 314-day voyage of about 25,500 nautical miles.
DFS launches India's first sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity insurance under Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool
On 30 July 2026 the Department of Financial Services launched India's first sovereign-backed Protection & Indemnity (P&I) insurance product under the Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool, designed by New India Assurance.
Fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks: Rs 4,000 crore line of credit, 12 new projects
At the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks in Thimphu (30–31 July 2026), the two sides exchanged a Rs 4,000 crore concessional Line of Credit agreement for energy projects and approved 12 new projects worth Rs 332 crore.
Second indigenous Diving Support Vessel 'Nipun' delivered to Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam
On 30 July 2026 'Nipun', the second Diving Support Vessel built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited, was delivered to the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam with nearly 75% indigenous content.
India rises from 82nd to 57th in structural and pro-competitive reforms ranking: Competere Foundation report
A Competere Foundation report released on 30 July 2026 said India rose 25 places, from 82nd to 57th, in its Market Distortions Performance Index for reforms between 2010 and 2023.
ARIES-led study finds the Sun's upper atmosphere rotates faster than its visible surface
A study by ARIES, USO-PRL and Ahmednagar College, announced on 30 July 2026, found that the Sun's atmosphere rotates faster than its visible surface and that rotation speed increases with height.
CWG 2026: Lovepreet Singh wins +110 kg silver with Games record snatch; Seema Kaliramna takes discus bronze
On 30 July 2026 at Glasgow, weightlifter Lovepreet Singh won silver in men's +110 kg with a Commonwealth Games record 176 kg snatch, and Seema Kaliramna won bronze in women's discus with 58.65 m.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026
MoSPI explains new CPI series: base year revised from 2012=100 to 2024=100
On 29 July 2026 MoSPI said the Consumer Price Index base year has been revised from 2012=100 to 2024=100, with a larger basket of 358 items and price collection from 1,465 rural and 1,395 urban markets.
BSIP pollen study from Deoria Tal links weak monsoon to the shrinking of the Harappan Civilisation
A Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences study of pollen in a Deoria Tal sediment core (Garhwal Himalaya) links a weak Indian Summer Monsoon between ~5100 and 4000 years BP to the shrinking of the Harappan Civilisation, DST said on 29 July 2026.
MNRE's New Solar Power Scheme under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA gives 100% central aid to electrify PVTG and tribal habitations
MNRE informed on 29 July 2026 that its New Solar Power Scheme under PM-JANMAN and DAJGUA provides 100% Central Financial Assistance for off-grid solar electrification of PVTG and tribal households.
Murali Sreeshankar wins second straight Commonwealth Games long jump silver at Glasgow 2026
On 29 July 2026 Murali Sreeshankar won the men's long jump silver at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games with 8.09 m, behind Jamaica's Tajay Gayle (8.15 m), repeating his Birmingham 2022 silver.
Machilipatnam, seventh Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, launched
On 29 July 2026 Machilipatnam (BY 529), the seventh of eight Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited for the Indian Navy, was launched.
National Green Hydrogen Mission: 12 pilot projects for 70 hydrogen vehicles on 21 routes
MNRE informed on 29 July 2026 that 12 transport pilot projects have been awarded under the National Green Hydrogen Mission to deploy 70 hydrogen-powered vehicles and 16 refuelling stations across 21 routes.
Global Tiger Day 2026: India has 3,682 tigers and 58 tiger reserves; NTCA eco-tourism webpage launched
At the NTCA's Global Tiger Day event in New Delhi on 29 July 2026, Union Minister Bhupender Yadav highlighted India's 3,682 tigers and 58 tiger reserves and launched the NTCA eco-tourism webpage.