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Weekly Current Affairs 2nd July 2026

1. Tushar Mehta Re-appointed as Solicitor General of India

What happened:
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) re-appointed Tushar Mehta as the Solicitor General of India for another three-year term.

Why important:
The Solicitor General is the second-highest law officer of India and represents the Union Government before the Supreme Court and High Courts.

Exam Tip:

  • Attorney General of India – R. Venkataramani
  • Solicitor General – Tushar Mehta
  • Appointed by – Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)

2. Ministry of Home Affairs Launches Four Digital Policing Applications

What happened:
The Ministry of Home Affairs launched four new digital policing platforms—Abhigyan, CrPI, e-Prosecution 2.0, and e-Forensics 2.0—to strengthen criminal investigations.

Why important:
The initiative aims to modernize policing through technology, improve forensic support, and ensure faster prosecution.

Exam Tip:

  • Ministry – Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Union Home Minister – Amit Shah

3. Chennai Petroleum Corporation Becomes India’s 28th Navratna CPSE

What happened:
The Government of India upgraded Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited (CPCL) to Navratna status.

Why important:
Navratna status gives greater financial and operational autonomy to public sector enterprises.

Exam Tip:

  • CPCL Headquarters – Chennai
  • Parent Company – Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
  • India now has 28 Navratna CPSEs.

4. Harmanpreet Kaur Becomes First Cricketer to Play 200 T20Is

What happened:
Indian women’s cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur became the first cricketer in the world to play 200 T20 International matches.

Why important:
She achieved a historic milestone in international cricket.

Exam Tip:

  • Team – India Women
  • Format – T20 International (T20I)

5. BSE Launches India’s First Ethical Stock Index – BSE Saatvik 100

What happened:
The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) launched BSE Saatvik 100, India’s first ethical stock market index.

Why important:
The index tracks companies following ethical and sustainable business practices.

Exam Tip:

  • BSE Headquarters – Mumbai
  • Established – 1875

6. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal Visits United Kingdom

What happened:
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal visited the UK to finalize preparations for implementing the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), scheduled to take effect from 15 July 2026.

Why important:
The visit focused on tariff reductions, professional mobility, and expanding bilateral trade.

Exam Tip:

  • UK Capital – London
  • UK Prime Minister – Keir Starmer
  • India–UK FTA effective from 15 July 2026

7. India Becomes World’s Largest Ship Recycling Nation

What happened:
India emerged as the world’s top ship recycling nation, overtaking previous global leaders.

Why important:
The achievement highlights India’s growing maritime industry and sustainable recycling practices.

Exam Tip:

  • Major Ship Recycling Yard – Alang, Gujarat
  • Gujarat is India’s leading ship recycling state.

8. RBI Reports Net FDI Rises to Five-Year High

What happened:
The Reserve Bank of India reported that Net Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) reached USD 6.6 billion in April 2026, the highest in nearly five years.

Why important:
Higher FDI reflects increasing investor confidence in the Indian economy.

Exam Tip:

  • RBI Governor – Sanjay Malhotra
  • RBI Headquarters – Mumbai

9. Tripura Hosts First Global Pineapple Festival

What happened:
The First Tripura Global Pineapple Festival 2026 was organized in New Delhi to promote Tripura’s GI-tagged Queen Pineapple.

Why important:
The festival aimed to boost exports and promote the state’s agricultural products internationally.

Exam Tip:

  • Tripura Capital – Agartala
  • Chief Minister – Manik Saha
  • GI Product – Queen Pineapple

10. IMD Forecasts Below-Normal Rainfall for July 2026

What happened:
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted below-average rainfall for July 2026 after a particularly dry June, mainly due to strengthening El Niño conditions.

Why important:
Monsoon rainfall is crucial for agriculture, food production, and the Indian economy.

Exam Tip:

  • IMD Director General – Mrutyunjay Mohapatra
  • July Rainfall Forecast – Below 94% of Long Period Average (LPA)
  • Main Cause – El Niño

Final Note for Students

Revise these points daily, practice multiple-choice questions weekly, and discuss current affairs aloud to improve confidence for written exams as well as interviews.