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
- Andy Burnham Confirmed as UK Labour Leader, Set to Become Prime MinisterJuly 18, 2026Andy Burnham elected as the leader of the Labour Party. Consequently, he will assume the charge of the Prime Minster’s office by Monday on 20th July, 2026. Mr. Burnham takes over the position from Sir ...Read more
- Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog’s First Investment Friendliness Index for StatesJuly 18, 2026The introduction of NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) marks a significant moment in terms of India’s investment climate. The purpose of the index is to gauge how ready each of the 36 States and ...Read more
- Maharashtra Legislature Moves Towards Implementation of NeVA Under Digital India ProgrammeJuly 18, 2026Maharashtra set to implement the National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) program which is set up by the Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs under the Digital India Program. The plan adheres to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s motto “One ...Read more
- PM Modi Inaugurates Advanced Mother and Child Centre and Advanced Neurosciences Centre at PGIMER ChandigarhJuly 18, 2026Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi has officially launched the Advanced Mother and Child Centre and the Advanced Neurosciences Centre at the Chandigarh’s Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research. Also, Prime Minister has laid ...Read more
- What Is EPFO VISHWAS 2026? Benefits, Eligibility and Key Features ExplainedJuly 18, 2026The VISHWAS 2026 scheme, which is a one-time scheme introduced by the Employees’= Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO), is aimed at to helping all employers in resolving their issues which have been pending for a long ...Read more
- RBI Financial Stability Report 2026: Top Takeaways You Should KnowJuly 18, 2026The Financial Stability Report (FSR) – June 2026 has been published by Reserve Bank of India (RBI), giving an overall view of the financial market of the country. The report is published bi-annually and gives ...Read more
- West Indies Legend Sir Garfield Sobers Passes Away at 89July 18, 2026Sir Garfield Sobers, who is referred to as a great cricketer in history, has died at the age of 89. He was the great all-rounder from the West Indies, he represented the Caribbean nation between ...Read more
- 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
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, ...
