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15 July 2026 · exam-relevant news
Latest digest · 15 July 2026
AI summaries of PIB, RBI, All India Radio and national newspaper reports, organised for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway and State-PSC revision. Every story links to its source.
24 current-affairs updates for major exams.
Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary addressed World Youth Skills Day 2026 and the 11th anniversary of Skill India Mission in New Delhi, emphasizing building a skilling ecosystem based on trust, quality, and lifelong learnin…
Read full storyExternal Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar met EU High Representative Kaja Kallas in Brussels to discuss West Asia tensions and maritime commerce security. The dialogue focused on ensuring peace and stability in West Asi…
Read full storyIndia and Maldives successfully concluded the first round of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations in virtual mode last week, marking a significant step in expanding bilateral trade and investment ties. Both sides ach…
Read full storyThe Centre has banned paraquat dichloride, a highly toxic herbicide with no known antidote, linking it to thousands of self-harm, homicide, and accidental deaths. India joins over 70 countries that have already prohibit…
Read full storyIndia has made significant strides in global food safety standards during the 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49) held in Geneva from October 6-10, 2023. Under the leadership of the Ministry of Hea…
Read full storyThe Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between India and the UK will come into effect tomorrow, marking a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations. This agreement allows Indian exports to access…
Read full storyIndia summoned Iranian Deputy Chief of Mission Mohammad Javad Hosseini after an Iranian missile strike on two UAE-flagged oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz killed one Indian national and injured several others. The in…
Read full storyAn Indian crew member was killed and six others injured when Iranian cruise missiles struck two UAE tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The UAE Defence Ministry confirmed the attack via soc…
Read full storyThe European Union, led by Vice President Kaja Kallas, has coordinated a humanitarian initiative to raise $1 billion in aid for Gaza. The effort involves collaboration with 65 governments and organizations, including th…
Read full storyUkraine and nine European nations — Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, and UK — formed a coalition to strengthen Europe's ballistic missile defence. Led by President Zelenskyy, the init…
Read full storyUnion Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya highlighted the immense potential for cooperation among BRICS nations in labour-related areas, noting that BRICS countries collectively represent nearly half of humanity and one o…
Read full storyThe Supreme Court bench of Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta set aside 27 Foreigners Tribunal orders from Assam, ruling that citizenship determination must follow due process and be fair. The Court emphasize…
Read full storyThe US and Iran both claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz after Iran attacked a container ship near Oman, escalating tensions in West Asia. This strategic chokepoint handles 20% of global oil trade, making any disrup…
Read full storyUnion Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has urged public sector banks to enhance their outreach to the NRI community and develop innovative deposit products. This initiative aims to attract more foreign currency depos…
Read full storyEU Foreign Ministers met in Brussels to discuss a new sanctions package against Russia, aiming to agree on 250 listings. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas led the deliberations on the ongoing Ukraine war and broader i…
Read full storyIndia and Japan held the 8th Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo, reaffirming their commitment to a free, open, and rules-based Indo-Pacific. The Indian delegation was led by Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, while the J…
Read full storyThe United States has formally announced its intention to seek the extradition of gangster Lawrence Bishnoi and his associate Satinderjit Singh alias Goldy Brar in connection with the assassination of Khalistani separat…
Read full storyThe United States, the United Kingdom, and 12 other nations have reaffirmed that China's claims in the South China Sea are illegal, referencing a 2016 arbitration ruling. This joint statement emphasizes the rejection of…
Read full storyThe US Central Command (CENTCOM) declared the Strait of Hormuz open for lawful passage after Iran's IRGC announced its closure. President Donald Trump emphasized US military readiness to ensure freedom of navigation in…
Read full storyThe Union Labour Ministry announced the establishment of seven new healthcare facilities under the Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), with an investment of ₹668 crore. This initiative aims to improve healthc…
Read full storyIndia and New Zealand concluded a historic Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in December 2025, with negotiations announced in March 2025. This is one of the fastest FTAs negotiated by India, set for implementation later in 202…
Read full storyCommunications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced that the Department of Telecommunications' Samriddh Gram project has won the ITU Global Winner award at the World Summit on the Information Society Prizes 2026. Thi…
Read full storyThe World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Luiss Business School launched the World Intangible Investment Report 2026, which underscores India's position as a burgeoning global innovation hub. Union Commerc…
Read full storyPrime Minister Modi and Australian PM Anthony Albanese attended the India-Australia CEO Forum in Melbourne, where they discussed enhancing bilateral trade, aiming for a target of 100 billion USD. This partnership marks…
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