WBPSC WBCS Current Affairs — Last 3 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Fri, 17 Jul 2026
Centre notifies commencement of National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and Amendment Act, 2025
The Government of India announced on 17 July 2026 that it has notified the commencement of the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025.
Bharat Tex 2026 draws ₹14,300 crore in textile investment commitments in first three days
Bharat Tex 2026 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, drew about ₹14,300 crore of textile investment commitments with 30+ MoUs and 1,647 exhibitors in its first three days, the Textiles Ministry said on 17 July 2026.
12th meeting of National Committee on Dam Safety agrees to frame regulation on dam surveillance and security
The 12th meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety (NCDS), chaired by the Central Water Commission Chairman, was held in New Delhi on 17 July 2026.
Vice-President releases book 'RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice'
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book 'RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice', authored by Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi, on 17 July 2026.
Thu, 16 Jul 2026
NITI Aayog launches roadmap to make India a leading bioeconomy powerhouse by 2035
NITI Aayog's 'Roadmap for Building India as a Leading Bioeconomy Powerhouse by 2035', launched by Dr Jitendra Singh on 16 July 2026, aims to grow India's bioeconomy to $691 billion by 2035 and $2.6 trillion by 2047.
Oceanographer Srinivasa Kumar Tummala appointed Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved the appointment of oceanographer Dr Srinivasa Kumar Tummala as Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, for two years, as announced on 16 July 2026.
ICAR marks 98th Foundation Day; 386 improved crop varieties developed in the past year
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) celebrated its 98th Foundation Day on 16 July 2026, with Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan saying ICAR developed 386 improved varieties across 44 crops in the past year.
PM Modi speaks with Amir of Qatar, conveys condolences on passing of Father Amir
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Qatar's Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani on 16 July 2026 and conveyed condolences on the passing of the Father Amir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani.
PM Modi greets the nation on Rath Yatra
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended greetings on the occasion of Rath Yatra on 16 July 2026, seeking the blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath.
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.
World Youth Skills Day 2026: IndiaSkills 2026–27 guidelines and Skills Outcomes Fund unveiled
On World Youth Skills Day, 15 July 2026, MoS Jayant Chaudhary unveiled the IndiaSkills Competition 2026–27 guidelines covering 63 skill categories, launched the WorldSkills India Champions Club and announced a ~₹530-crore Skills Outcomes Fund.
CCEA approves National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 (NIPU-2026)
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the National Investment Policy for Urea-2026 for Atmanirbhar Bharat (NIPU-2026) on 15 July 2026 to attract new investment in gas-based urea plants.
Cabinet approves ₹62,500-crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
The Union Cabinet approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) on 15 July 2026 with an outlay of ₹62,500 crore for FY 2026-27 to FY 2030-31.
Eighth tranche of critical and strategic mineral block auctions launched with 20 blocks
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy launched the eighth tranche of e-auction of 20 critical and strategic mineral blocks across nine States on 15 July 2026, at the curtain raiser of India Mining Week 2026.
PLFS June 2026: unemployment rate steady at 5.5%, LFPR at 54.4%
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) monthly bulletin for June 2026, released on 15 July 2026, put the unemployment rate (15+ years) at 5.5% and the labour force participation rate at 54.4%.
PM pays homage to K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to K. Kamaraj on his birth anniversary on 15 July 2026, remembering him as a stalwart of India's freedom movement.
Tue, 14 Jul 2026
MoSPI releases first sub-sectoral trial Index of Services Production
The Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) on 14 July 2026 brought out its first release of the trial Index of Services Production (ISP) for 19 sub-sectors, with base year 2024-25.
Shivraj Chouhan reviews West Bengal projects with CM Suvendu Adhikari
Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan chaired a review meeting in Kolkata with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on 14 July 2026, covering 19 infrastructure projects worth over ₹82,000 crore and an ₹8,508 crore rural development package.
Railways unveils eight more reforms under 'Reform Express'
Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced eight more structural reforms under 'Reform Express' on 14 July 2026, taking the total to 17 against a target of 52 reforms in 52 weeks.
Rajnath Singh flags off 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' for Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on 14 July 2026 flagged off the 13-day 'Shaurya Vijay Yatra' motorcycle expedition from the National War Memorial, New Delhi, to the Kargil War Memorial in Dras, Ladakh.
First round of India–Maldives FTA negotiations concludes
The first round of India–Maldives Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations, held virtually from 29 June to 7 July 2026, concluded with eight technical sessions covering eight policy areas.
WPI inflation rises to 9.87% in June 2026
All-India Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rose to 9.87% year-on-year in June 2026 from 9.68% in May 2026, on the 2022-23 base.
Vice-President releases 'The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks'
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released the book 'The Voice of Justice: Justice Gavai Speaks', a collection of speeches of former Chief Justice of India B. R. Gavai, on 14 July 2026.
31st Divya Kala Mela opens in Kolkata
Union Minister Virendra Kumar inaugurated the 31st Divya Kala Mela for Divyang artisans and entrepreneurs at Ravindra Sadan, Kolkata, on 14 July 2026.
India Post records highest-ever Q1 revenue of ₹4,009 crore
India Post earned ₹4,009 crore in the first quarter of 2026–27, its highest-ever first-quarter revenue and 22% more than a year earlier, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on 14 July 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%.
MeitY and Drone Federation India launch NIDAR 2.0
MeitY and Drone Federation India launched NIDAR 2.0, the second edition of the National Innovation Challenge for Drone Application and Research, on 13 July 2026, asking students to build drones around India's VEGA processor.
India's April–June 2026-27 exports rise 11.37% to US$ 232.73 billion
India's total exports of goods and services in April–June 2026-27 were estimated at US$ 232.73 billion, up 11.37% from a year earlier, the Commerce Ministry said on 13 July 2026.