Adda247 provides the latest and most important daily current affairs 2026 for Bank, SSC, Railway, Police, SI, and Other State Govt Exams. Our team curates the most significant national and international news, government policy updates, important appointments 2026, awards and honours, summits and conferences, science and technology, defence news, business & economy, and sports current affairs — all in one place.
Today’s Current Affairs
- Skyroot’s Vikram-1 Set for Historic Launch as India’s First Private Orbital RocketJuly 17, 2026Vikram-1, it is the country’s first ever private orbital rocket developed and designed indigenously. As part of ‘Mission Aagaman’ scheduled for 18 July 2026 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC-SHAR), Sriharikota, this rocket will ...Read more
- RBI Financial Inclusion Index Rises to 70 in FY26July 17, 2026India is advancing its access to the formal financial services, as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) increasing the Financial Inclusion (FI) Index from 67 to 70 in the FY26. The increase in the FI Index ...Read more
- How an Italian Sculptor Created the FIFA World Cup Trophy That Became Football’s Greatest IconJuly 17, 2026In the FIFA World Cup 2026, either Spain or Argentina will lift the ultimate trophy of the World Cup. This trophy is not just a prize but it is the hopes of countless nations and ...Read more
- Serum Institute to Manufacture M72 TB Vaccine Under Gates MRI PartnershipJuly 17, 2026The Serum Institute of India (SII) has reached a watershed agreement with the Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) on creating the capacity to manufacture the M72/AS01E tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidate. This deal will give ...Read more
- Karnataka Apartment Bill 2025: Common Ownership Rights, Redevelopment Rules and Key FeaturesJuly 17, 2026Karnataka has made public the draft Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2025 (KAOMA), an awaited initiative intended to modernise the administration of apartments, enhance the powers of the owners and resolve the old disputes ...Read more
- Uttar Pradesh Launches ‘Kaushal Setu’ and ‘Kaushal Sarathi’ PortalsJuly 17, 2026Uttar Pradesh state government made an announcement of the two digital platforms, that are called Kaushal Setu and Kaushal Sarathi. It was launched during the celebration of World Youth Skills Day in 2026. These platforms ...Read more
- Government to Introduce Bill Making Insults to Vande Mataram Punishable: Key Provisions and Significance ExplainedJuly 17, 2026Central Government set to preparing to introduce the Prevention of Insult to National Honour (Amendment) Bill by the Central Government during the upcoming Monsoon Session of Parliament scheduled from July 20, 2026. The proposed legislation ...Read more
- Indian Navy to Host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in KochiJuly 17, 2026The Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 ‘joint naval exercise’ will take place from July 20 to 23, 2026. Organized by the Indian Navy together with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF); the exercise is being conducted under ...Read more
- Which District of Uttar Pradesh Shares Borders with the Most States?July 17, 2026Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in terms of population in India comprising of 75 districts. The well-known districts include Lucknow, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. However, Sonbhadra boasts of a significant geographical feature of being the ...Read more
- Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala Appointed as Secretary, Ministry of Earth SciencesJuly 17, 2026Dr. Srinivasa Kumar Tummala has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) by the Government of India. This appointment has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) ...Read more
- Indian Navy to Commission INS Malvan, Second Mahe-Class ASW Shallow Water Craft on July 22July 17, 2026INS Malvan, which is the second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), is set to be commissioned by the Indian Navy on 22 July 2026. The warship has been built by Cochin Shipyard Limited ...Read more
- What Is World Day for International Justice? Everything You Need to KnowJuly 17, 2026World Day for International Justice is observed every 17th day of July each year. It is aimed towards ensuring justice is served and the vital necessity of human rights and rule of law is recognized. ...Read more
- India’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train: Features, Safety, Route and Global SignificanceJuly 17, 2026Indian railways set to launch India’s first Hydrogen Fuel Cell Train, the train was developed with domestic technology and with the assistance of the hydrogen ecosystem located in Jind, Haryana, the train that produces electricity ...Read more
- Cabinet Approves Semicon 2.0: ₹1.27 Lakh Crore Initiative to Build India’s Semiconductor EcosystemJuly 16, 2026The Union Cabinet under the leadership of Honorable Prime Minister Narendra Modi given its approval to the Semicon 2.0, a policy to enhance the India’s semiconductor design and making ecosystem. Semicon 2.0 has been approved ...Read more
Important Days 2026
- What Is World Day for International Justice? Everything You Need to Know July 17, 2026
- World Snake Day 2026: Date, History, Significance, Theme and Fascinating Facts July 16, 2026
- Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: Date, History, Significance, Rituals, Route, Chariots & Complete Celebration Guide July 16, 2026
- World Youth Skills Day 2026: Theme, Date, History and Significance July 15, 2026
- World Population Day 2026: Theme, History, Significance, Objectives July 11, 2026
- World Zoonoses Day 2026: History, Significance, Zoonotic Diseases, One Health Approach July 6, 2026
General Knowledge 2026
How an Italian Sculptor Created the FIFA World Cup Trophy That Became Football’s Greatest IconJuly 17, 2026In the FIFA World Cup 2026, either Spain or Argentina will lift the ultimate trophy of the World Cup. This trophy is not just a ...
Which District of Uttar Pradesh Shares Borders with the Most States?July 17, 2026Uttar Pradesh is the largest state in terms of population in India comprising of 75 districts. The well-known districts include Lucknow, Varanasi, and Prayagraj. However, ...
World’s First 7-Star Luxury Train: Routes, Features, Ticket Price & Why It’s So ExclusiveJuly 16, 2026Traveling by train in luxury has taken a new turn with ‘Seven Stars in Kyushu’ of the Japan. This is known to be the world’s ...
What Was the Old Name of Lucknow?July 15, 2026Lucknow, which serves as the capital of Uttar Pradesh, is popularly considered as the “City of Nawabs” due to its great culture and heritage, architectural ...
Longest River in Gujarat: The 1,312 km Lifeline of Gujarat and Natural Boundary Between North & South IndiaJuly 14, 2026The Narmada River, which has an approximate length of 1,312 kilometres, it is the longest river in the state of Gujarat and it is one ...
UP ODOP One District One Product Scheme 2026: Benefits, Eligibility, Loan, Subsidy, Online Application & Complete GuideJuly 14, 2026The UP ODOP One District One Product (ODOP) Scheme 2026, is state’s one of the flagship initiatives which is aimed at to promoting the state’s ...
Which Is the Largest Library in the World?July 10, 2026Libraries are true treasures of mankind since they keep information, traditions, history, and discoveries for future generations. There might be libraries built in every country, ...
