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
- India Unveils First Air Taxi Prototype: How eVTOL Aircraft Work, Features, Benefits and ChallengesJuly 21, 2026India has taken a significant step towards the future of urban transportation with the blessing of its very first electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft prototype by The ePlane Company, an IIT Madras-incubated startup. ...Read more
- Commonwealth Games 2026: India’s 120-Member Contingent – Full Squad, Flag Bearers and Key HighlightsJuly 21, 2026The 23rd edition of Commonwealth Games is slated to take place in Glasgow, Scotland from July 23 to August 2, 2026. The 11-day festival will witness sportspersons from 74 Commonwealth countries competing in 10 sporting ...Read more
- Takeda’s QDENGA Becomes India’s First Approved Dengue VaccineJuly 21, 2026India has granted authorization for its first dengue vaccine to be used, which indicates a pivotal moment in its battle against one of the its most prevalent mosquito-borne ailments. The Drug Controller General of India ...Read more
- Supreme Court Asks Centre to Frame Uniform Post-Retirement Norms for High Court JudgesJuly 21, 2026The Supreme Court has instructed the Central Government to form a committee within two weeks to recommend a uniform post-retirement benefit scheme for retired Chief Justices and High Court judges in India. The order was ...Read more
- Mukhyamantri Swasth Bastar Abhiyan Improves Maternal and Child Healthcare in SukmaJuly 21, 2026The Mukhyamantri Swasth Bastar Abhiyan (Chief Minister’s Health Bastar Mission) is showing satisfactory results as far as improvement in the health status, especially maternal and child health, is concerned in the state of the Chhattisgarh. ...Read more
- Index of Core Industries Growth Rises 5% in June 2026 Under Revised 2022-23 Base Year SeriesJuly 21, 2026India’s Index of Core Industries (ICI) witnessed a 5% growth year-on-year in June 2026 as per the provisional estimates released by the Office of Economic Advisor (OEA) under the Department for Promotion of Industry and ...Read more
- Delhi Government Approves Parivartan Scheme to Replace Old Commercial Vehicles with BS-VI and Electric VehiclesJuly 21, 2026The Delhi Government has given approval for the rollout of the Parivartan Scheme, which is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). This scheme has been formulated to replace the ...Read more
- NHAI Launches Digital Local Pass and MargMitra Help Centre on RajmargYatra Mobile AppJuly 21, 2026The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has improved its digital offerings with lthe launching of Digital Local Pass and the MargMitra Help Centre on the RajmargYatra Mobile App. These initiatives, which were announced on ...Read more
- James Gray to Receive Locarno Film Festival’s Honorary Career Pardo AwardJuly 21, 2026James Gray, an American movie director is going to be honored with the prestigious Pardo alla Carriera award at the upcoming Locarno Film Festival. The award is planned to be given on 9th August, 2026 ...Read more
- What is a CKYC Number? Everything You Need to Know About Central KYC, Benefits, Documents & Online ProcessJuly 21, 2026Central Know Your Customer (CKYC) is a central system of KYC started by the Indian government for the purpose of enhancing verification of identity from all financial institutions. With the implementation of CKYC, there is ...Read more
- Andy Burnham Becomes UK’s New Prime Minister After Meeting King Charles IIIJuly 21, 2026Andy Burnham has become the new Prime Minister of United Kingdom after being sworn in by King Charles III on 20th July 2026. Burnham succeeds the Keir Starmer, who resigned from the post under pressure ...Read more
- Gruha Jyothi Scheme Karnataka 2026: Eligibility, Benefits, Objectives, Documents and How to Apply OnlineJuly 21, 2026The Gruha Jyothi Scheme is one of the flagship welfare programs introduced by the Karnataka Government to provide up to 200 units of the free electricity per month for qualified household users. This scheme was ...Read more
- Current Affairs Capsule PDF (20 July, 2026)July 20, 2026National News India Opens First Immersive Language Museum Shabdalok in Kolkata India has unveiled Shabdalok, the country’s first immersive language museum, at the National Library in Kolkata to preserve and showcase its rich linguistic heritage. Inaugurated by ...Read more
- NSE Launches Electronic Gold Receipts Backed by SEBI-Regulated VaultsJuly 20, 2026The initiative to trade in the Electronic Gold Receipts (EGRs), which are backed by SEBI-monitored vault managers, has been taken by the National Stock Exchange (NSE), thereby modernizing the bullion market of India. The new ...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
Gruha Jyothi Scheme Karnataka 2026: Eligibility, Benefits, Objectives, Documents and How to Apply OnlineJuly 21, 2026The Gruha Jyothi Scheme is one of the flagship welfare programs introduced by the Karnataka Government to provide up to 200 units of the free ...
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 ...
