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MP TET (Varg 1/2/3) Current Affairs — Last 3 months

Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.

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Fri, 31 Jul 2026

🚄 Energy & Power 📍 India Must know

Cabinet approves 'Samudra Manthan' National Offshore Exploration Scheme with Rs 84,084 crore outlay

On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved 'Samudra Manthan', a Central Sector Scheme of the Petroleum Ministry with an outlay of Rs 84,084 crore up to FY 2030-31 to boost offshore oil and gas exploration.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs
👤 Appointments & Resignations 📍 India Must know

Varsha Ashok Aglawe becomes first woman Director General of Geological Survey of India

On 31 July 2026 Varsha Ashok Aglawe assumed charge as the 54th Director General of the Geological Survey of India, the first woman to head GSI in its 176-year history.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
🚄 Energy & Power 📍 India Must know

Cabinet approves PM Surya Sarovar Yojana for 5,000 MW floating solar with storage, outlay Rs 5,070 crore

On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) to develop 5,000 MW of floating solar projects with 10,000 MWh of energy storage at an outlay of Rs 5,070 crore.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs
🌾 Agriculture & Rural 📍 India Must know

Cabinet approves continuation of PM-KISAN from 2026-27 to 2030-31 with Rs 3.15 lakh crore

On 31 July 2026 the Union Cabinet approved continuation of PM-KISAN for 2026–27 to 2030–31 with a financial outlay of Rs 3.15 lakh crore.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs
🏅 Sports 📍 India Must know

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
🏅 Other Sports 📍 India Must know

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 3 MCQs
📋 State Schemes 📍 Madhya Pradesh Important

MP CM Mohan Yadav distributes Rs 300 crore loans to self-help groups at Thandla, Jhabua

On 31 July 2026 Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav distributed Rs 300 crore in loans to self-help groups across the state under the MP State Rural Livelihood Mission at Thandla in Jhabua district.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 2 MCQs
📊 Reports & Indices 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🚄 Railways, Roads & Aviation 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🌿 Wildlife & Protected Areas 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
👤 Appointments & Resignations 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🕯️ Obituaries 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Africa Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 3 MCQs
🔬 IT, AI & Digital 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Teaching +1 1 MCQs
📅 Important Days & Themes 📍 India

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · Teaching +1 1 MCQs

Thu, 30 Jul 2026

🏛️ Parliament & Bills 📍 India Must know

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +8 4 MCQs
💹 Banking & RBI 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🛡️ Defence & Security 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
💹 Banking & RBI 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🌐 Bilateral Relations 📍 Bhutan Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
💹 Trade & Industry 📍 Gwalior District Important

DoT and Madhya Pradesh sign MoU for India's first Telecom Manufacturing Zone in Gwalior

On 30 July 2026 the Department of Telecommunications and the Madhya Pradesh government signed an MoU to set up India's first integrated Telecom Manufacturing Zone, a 350-acre cluster in Gwalior, with Rs 493 crore central support for Phase-I.

For: State PSC · State Police · State Staff Selection +2 2 MCQs
🛡️ Weapons & Induction 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
📊 Reports & Indices 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🔬 Research & Discoveries 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs
🏅 Other Sports 📍 India Important

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.

For: UPSC Civil Services · State PSC · SSC +7 2 MCQs

Wed, 29 Jul 2026