Daily Current Affairs: 26 July 2026

Current Affairs

01
Leadership Change in Education Ministry
Pralhad Joshi was appointed as the new Union Education Minister following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan on July 25, 2026, amid protests over examination irregularities.
02
India's First Hydrogen Train
India's first indigenous hydrogen train began service between Jind and Sonipat. It generates electricity through a clean chemical reaction, emitting only water vapor and saving significant diesel fuel.
03
Rajasthan State Water Plan 2047
Rajasthan launched a long-term framework for river-linking, groundwater conservation, and irrigation projects including the Ramjal Setu Link Project and urban supply under AMRUT 2.0.
04
Saksham Anganwadi Upgradation
The Ministry of Women and Child Development approved the upgradation of two lakh Anganwadi Centres into Saksham Anganwadis to improve nutrition and Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).

01
Kusha Missile System and Bhargavastra
DRDO successfully tested the Kusha long-range air defence system. Additionally, the Bhargavastra, an indigenous counter-swarm drone system, was demonstrated in Nagpur.
02
Kargil Vijay Diwas
Celebrated on July 26, this day marks the success of Operation Vijay in 1999, where India regained control of high outposts in Kargil. A Shaurya Sandhya ceremony was held at the Drass War Memorial.
03
Gameskraft Asset Attachment
The ED provisionally attached assets worth ₹1,906 crore belonging to Gameskraft Technologies in connection with a money-laundering investigation.

01
US Section 301 Tariffs
The US imposed new tariffs on 60 countries. India was placed in a lower 10% additional tariff bracket instead of the proposed 12.5% rate under the Trade Act of 1974.
02
SpaceX Starship Success
SpaceX's Starship rocket completed a test flight from Texas, travelling halfway around the world and successfully deploying 20 advanced Starlink satellites.

01
Param Vir Chakra (PVC)
The PVC is India's highest military decoration. It was designed by Savitri Khanolkar. Living recipients include Bana Singh, Sanjay Kumar, and Yogendra Singh Yadav.
02
Temple Sculptures and Philosophy
Ancient Indian temples included erotic sculptures as symbols of science, philosophy, and the essence of life, serving as knowledge centers for the community.

01
Benefits of Ajwain (Carom Seeds)
Ajwain is used to promote digestion, treat acidity, and boost metabolism. Boiled Ajwain water is recommended for weight loss support.
02
Natural Hair and Cough Care
A mixture of Ajwain seeds, curry leaves, and dry grapes is traditionally used to halt premature greying. Chewing raw seeds can also help minimize cough.

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