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.