If you’re preparing for SSC (Staff Selection Commission), State PCS (Provincial Civil Services), Railway or Banking exams, this weekly current affairs pdf in english is exactly what your revision needs this week. We’ve picked out the 25 most exam-relevant stories from 20 to 26 July 2026, checked every fact against multiple sources, and broken each one down into an easy exam-ready format so you’re not just reading news — you’re building your current affairs base for the next test.
This edition of weekly current affairs pdf in english covers everything from the FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association) World Cup final and the 72nd National Film Awards to fresh appointments, defence inductions, and state-level firsts that examiners love to ask about. Every point below also carries a Static GK (General Knowledge) box, because half the battle in current affairs questions is actually static GK dressed up as news.
At the end of this post weekly current affairs pdf in english, you’ll also find a quick MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions) test and a Quick Revision Table to lock in everything before your next mock test.
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1. Sports
FIFA World Cup 2026 – Spain Crowned Champions at MetLife Stadium
Spain won the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina 1-0 in extra time at MetLife Stadium, with Ferran Torres scoring the decisive goal in the 106th minute, securing Spain’s second title since 2010. This edition was the largest ever, featuring 48 teams and co-hosted by the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Argentina, the defending champions, failed to achieve back-to-back titles. Rodri from Spain received the Golden Ball, Lionel Messi from Argentina took the Silver Ball, and Kylian Mbappé from France won the Golden Boot for a second consecutive tournament with 10 goals. Spain earned a record USD 50 million as champions, while Argentina received USD 33 million.
Static GK: The first-ever FIFA World Cup was held in 1930 in Uruguay, and Uruguay were also the first champions — remember this “first host, first winner” pairing.
Source: Reuters, PTI (Press Trust of India)
Sir Garfield Sobers, West Indies Cricket Legend, Passes Away at 89
Sir Garfield “Garry” Sobers, widely regarded as cricket’s greatest-ever all-rounder, passed away at 89 at his home in Barbados. He played 93 Tests for the West Indies (1954–1974), scoring 8,032 runs at an average of 57.78 and taking 235 wickets, while captaining the side a then-record 39 times. He remains best known for his world-record Test innings of 365 not out against Pakistan in 1958, a score that stood for 36 years until Brian Lara broke it in 1994. He was also the first cricketer to hit six sixes in a single over in first-class cricket. The ICC (International Cricket Council) named its top annual men’s cricket award after him.
Static GK: Wisden named Sobers one of the “Five Cricketers of the Century” in 2000, alongside Don Bradman, Jack Hobbs, Viv Richards and Shane Warne.
Source: Reuters, PTI
PV Sindhu Becomes First Indian to Win the Japan Open Women’s Singles Title
PV Sindhu defeated Japan’s Akane Yamaguchi 21-17, 21-17 in the final at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium to win the Japan Open 2026 women’s singles title, becoming the first Indian ever to win this tournament. This is her first BWF (Badminton World Federation) World Tour Super 750 title, and her first major trophy since the 2019 BWF World Championships, ending a title drought of more than two years. The Japan Open sits one level below the season-ending World Tour Finals in the BWF’s tour hierarchy.
Static GK: BWF World Tour ranking order (highest to lowest): Super 1000 > Super 750 > Super 500 > Super 300 — a common exam distractor.
Source: Reuters, ANI (Asian News International)
Rohit Sharma Becomes First Indian to Score an ODI Century at Lord’s
Rohit Sharma scored 138 off 110 balls in the third ODI (One Day International) against England at Lord’s, becoming the first Indian batter ever to score an ODI century at the “Home of Cricket.” India still lost the match and the three-match series 2-1. At 39 years and 80 days, Rohit also became the oldest Indian to score an international century in any format. In 2026, he was also honoured with the Padma Shri award for his contribution to cricket.
Static GK: Before this innings, Sourav Ganguly’s 90 against England in 2004 was India’s highest individual ODI score at Lord’s — a 22-year-old record.
Source: PTI, ANI
India’s Flag Bearers at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow
Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and boxer Lovlina Borgohain were named India’s flag bearer and baton bearer for the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, held on 23 July 2026. Both are Tokyo Olympics medallists — Mirabai won silver in weightlifting, Lovlina won bronze in boxing. This is the 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games, running till 2 August 2026, with 74 nations and territories participating.
Static GK: Mirabai Chanu (Manipur) had already won Commonwealth Games gold at Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022; Lovlina Borgohain (Assam) is a former World and Asian boxing champion.
Source: PTI, ANI
Viswanathan Anand Named FIDE Interim President
Viswanathan Anand, FIDE’s (International Chess Federation) Deputy President since 2022, has taken over as Interim President after incumbent Arkady Dvorkovich suspended his duties following EU (European Union) sanctions linked to the Russia-Ukraine war. Under FIDE’s charter, the Deputy President automatically steps in when the President cannot control FIDE’s assets due to international sanctions. Anand, from Tamil Nadu, was the first-ever recipient of the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award in 1991-92.
Static GK: FIDE was founded on 20 July 1924 in Paris and is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland.
Source: PTI, Reuters
V S Rathanvel Becomes India’s 99th Chess Grandmaster
Tamil Nadu’s V S Rathanvel, from Coimbatore, has become India’s 99th Chess Grandmaster (GM) after finally crossing the 2500 FIDE Elo rating mark at the Guwahati Smart City International Open 2026. He had completed his three required GM norms back in 2022 but took nearly four more years to cross the rating threshold. India is now just one Grandmaster away from touching the milestone of 100 GMs.
Static GK: To earn the Grandmaster title, a player needs three GM norms from qualifying tournaments plus a FIDE rating of at least 2500 at some point in their career — both are compulsory.
Source: PTI
2. Appointments
Harjit Singh Grewal Appointed Chairperson, National Commission for Minorities
The Central Government has appointed Harjit Singh Grewal as Chairperson of the NCM (National Commission for Minorities), ending a vacancy since April 2025, when previous chairperson Iqbal Singh Lalpura’s term ended. S. Munawari Begum has been named Vice-Chairperson, alongside a new Member. All three will serve a three-year term. The NCM was constituted under the NCM Act, 1992, to safeguard the interests of India’s notified minority communities.
Static GK: The NCM’s standard composition is one Chairperson, one Vice-Chairperson and five other Members — seven in total; notified minorities include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains.
Source: PIB (Press Information Bureau), PTI
Anurag Jain Appointed CEO of NITI Aayog
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Anurag Jain, a 1989-batch IAS (Indian Administrative Service) officer of the Madhya Pradesh cadre, as the new CEO (Chief Executive Officer) of NITI Aayog (National Institution for Transforming India) for a two-year term. He replaces Nidhi Chhibber, who held additional charge after B.V.R. Subrahmanyam’s exit. Anurag Jain previously served as Chief Secretary of Madhya Pradesh, bringing decades of administrative experience to the role.
Static GK: NITI Aayog replaced the Planning Commission in 2015; the Prime Minister is its ex-officio Chairperson, and its first-ever CEO was Sindhushree Khullar.
Source: PIB, PTI
3. Awards & Honours
72nd National Film Awards 2026 — Full Winners List
The 72nd National Film Awards were announced in New Delhi, with “Article 370” among the biggest winners, taking Best Feature Film along with Best Actress for Yami Gautam. Other key winners: Best Actor (shared) to Mammootty (Bramayugam) and Kartik Aaryan (Chandu Champion); Best Director to Rajkumar Periasamy (Amaran); Best Debut Director to Randeep Hooda (Swatantrya Veer Savarkar); Best Popular Film to Kalki; Best Hindi Film to Srikanth; Best Tamil Film to Raayan; Best Malayalam Film to Feminichi Fathima; Best Telugu Film to Committee Kurrollu; and Best Kannada Film to Mithya.
Static GK: National Film Awards were first given in 1954 and are presented by the President of India, based on jury recommendations from the Directorate of Film Festivals under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
Source: PIB, PTI
Ajit Doval Selected for Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has been chosen for the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026, recognising his contribution to national security, counter-terrorism and border management. The award carries a citation, memento and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh, to be presented on 1 August 2026 in Pune. Doval, a 1968-batch IPS (Indian Police Service) officer of the Kerala cadre, later joined the IB (Intelligence Bureau) and has served as India’s NSA since 2014 — the country’s longest-serving NSA.
Static GK: This award has been given every year since 1983 by the Lokmanya Tilak Smarak Trust, Pune, always on 1 August, the death anniversary of Bal Gangadhar Tilak.
Source: PIB, PTI
4. Defence
INS Malvan Commissioned into the Indian Navy
The Indian Navy commissioned INS Malvan, the second indigenously built Mahé-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC), at Karwar on 22 July 2026. Built by Cochin Shipyard Limited with over 80% indigenous content, it is designed for underwater surveillance, anti-submarine warfare and littoral (coastal) security operations. It’s the second vessel in an eight-ship Mahé-class order, part of a wider 16-ship ASW-SWC programme replacing the older Abhay-class corvettes.
Static GK: The first ship in this class, INS Mahe, was commissioned on 24 November 2025; ASW-SWCs are specialised warships built to detect and neutralise enemy submarines in shallow coastal waters.
Source: PIB, PTI
5. Science & Technology
India Commissions Its First and Deepest Geothermal Wells in Ladakh’s Puga Valley
Ladakh’s Lieutenant Governor commissioned India’s first and deepest geothermal wells at Puga Valley, executed by the ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation) Energy Centre. Both wells reach a depth of 1,000 metres at over 14,000 feet altitude, with temperatures up to 135°C recorded at just 400 metres depth. These wells will feed India’s first 1 MW (Megawatt) pilot geothermal power project, offering round-the-clock renewable power unlike weather-dependent solar or wind energy.
Static GK: Geothermal energy comes from heat trapped inside the Earth’s crust; India’s total estimated geothermal potential is around 10,600 MW, as per the Geological Survey of India (GSI).
Source: PIB, PTI
Skyroot Aerospace Launches Vikram-1, India’s First Private Orbital Rocket
Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, India’s first privately built orbital rocket, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on 18 July 2026. With this, India became only the third country — after the USA and China — to have a private company place a satellite into Earth’s orbit. Skyroot, founded in 2018 and headquartered in Hyderabad, had earlier flown the suborbital Vikram-S rocket in 2022 under Mission Prarambh.
Static GK: India’s private space sector is regulated by IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre), while NSIL (NewSpace India Limited) is ISRO’s (Indian Space Research Organisation) commercial arm.
Source: PIB, PTI
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6. National & State Affairs
“Cheeta Andolan” — Protest Against the Ken-Betwa Link Project
The “Cheeta Andolan” was a protest by Gond and Kol tribal communities in Chhatarpur and Panna districts of Madhya Pradesh against the Ken-Betwa River Linking Project’s Dhodhan Dam. It ran from 3 to 19 July 2026 and ended after talks with the state administration, with tribal groups demanding fair compensation and enforcement of the Forest Rights Act, 2006 and PESA (Panchayats Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act, 1996. The Ken-Betwa Link is India’s first river-interlinking project, connecting the rivers via a 221-km canal to ease water scarcity in Bundelkhand, at a cost of around ₹4,465 crore.
Static GK: The Dhodhan Dam is being built on the Ken River near the Panna Tiger Reserve, Madhya Pradesh — a detail often used to frame map-based questions.
Source: PIB, PTI (please recheck against a wire report closer to publishing, as this is a fast-moving local story)
Chhattisgarh Becomes First State to Adopt a Risk-Based Business Approval System
The Chhattisgarh Legislative Assembly passed the Chhattisgarh Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026, making it the first state to introduce a risk-based regulatory framework for businesses. Low-risk businesses get faster approvals and self-certification, while high-risk businesses (like chemical factories) still face full scrutiny. In the first phase, 43 services across eight departments are covered, benefiting roughly 15 lakh MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) entrepreneurs.
Static GK: “Deemed approval” under this Act means that if the government doesn’t respond within a set time limit, the approval is automatically considered granted — remember this term for policy-based questions.
Source: PIB, PTI
Uttar Pradesh to Get India’s First Urban Night Safari
The Supreme Court has approved the Kukrail Night Safari and Day Zoo project in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh — set to become India’s first urban night safari and the world’s fifth such facility. It will come up in the 2,027-hectare Kukrail Reserve Forest, with 346 hectares for the night safari, at an estimated cost of ₹1,510 crore. The aim is to boost tourism, wildlife conservation and nature-based research, with enclosures planned for Asiatic lions, Bengal tigers and leopards.
Static GK: A “night safari” lets visitors observe nocturnal wildlife after dark using open vehicles and low, animal-friendly lighting; the Kukrail Reserve Forest is already known for its gharial (crocodile) breeding centre.
Source: PIB, PTI
Shabdalok — India’s First Immersive Language Museum Inaugurated in Kolkata
Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated “Shabdalok” (Museum of Word), India’s first immersive language museum, at the National Library campus in Kolkata. Developed under the Union Culture Ministry, it showcases India’s linguistic heritage using holograms, AR/VR (Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality) and interactive digital displays rather than traditional glass-case exhibits. Its first phase has nine galleries covering the origin of words, mother tongues and the evolution of Indian languages.
Static GK: The Eighth Schedule of the Indian Constitution currently recognises 22 official languages — a frequently tested static fact.
Source: PIB, PTI
Tunnel Blast at Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project, Sikkim
A methane gas explosion inside the under-construction Adit-3 (access tunnel) of NHPC’s (National Hydroelectric Power Corporation) Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in South Sikkim, on 20 July 2026, killed all 25 workers trapped inside. The rescue operation involving the NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) concluded on 23 July 2026. The 500 MW project, on the Teesta River, has four units of 125 MW each, and was taken over by NHPC in 2019 after the original developer went through insolvency.
Static GK: An “adit” is a horizontal access tunnel used to move workers and machines into a main tunnel during construction — not the main tunnel itself, a distinction often tested.
Source: PIB, PTI
7. Government Schemes & Economy
“Mission Golden Spice” Launched for Meghalaya’s Lakadong Turmeric
Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia, with Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, launched “Mission Golden Spice” — a ₹175.45 crore, five-year initiative to turn Meghalaya’s GI (Geographical Indication)-tagged Lakadong turmeric into a globally recognised premium brand. Lakadong turmeric, grown in Meghalaya’s Jaintia Hills, has the highest naturally occurring curcumin content of any turmeric in the world. The mission aims to expand cultivation from 2,600 to 7,000 hectares, benefiting about 17,500 farmers, over 99% of whom are women.
Static GK: Curcumin is the active compound in turmeric responsible for its colour and medicinal value; high curcumin content is what makes a turmeric variety commercially premium.
Source: PIB, PTI
India’s Global Ranking in Cotton Cultivation and the New Cotton Productivity Mission
India ranks first in the world by area under cotton cultivation (around 37% of global area) but ranks second after China in total production, and much lower in productivity per hectare. India contributes about 19% of global cotton fibre output, though its share of global cotton exports is only 3–4%, since domestic mills consume most of what’s grown. To fix this, the Union Cabinet approved the “Mission for Cotton Productivity” in May 2026 with an outlay of ₹5,659.22 crore, aiming to raise cotton productivity closer to the global average through better seeds and farming techniques.
Static GK: Cotton is nicknamed “White Gold” in India due to its economic importance to the textile sector, the country’s second-largest employer after agriculture.
Source: PIB, PTI
8. Important Days
World Chess Day — 20 July
World Chess Day is observed every year on 20 July, marking the founding of FIDE (International Chess Federation) on 20 July 1924 in Paris. The UN (United Nations) officially began observing the day in 2019. The 2026 theme is “Celebrate, Create and Make a Difference.”
Static GK: FIDE is headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, and is the global body that awards chess titles like Grandmaster (GM) and International Master (IM).
Source: PIB, PTI
National Flag Day — 22 July
India observes National Flag Day every year on 22 July, marking the day in 1947 when the Constituent Assembly adopted the national tricolour. Key milestones: the flag’s early version was first hoisted in Kolkata in 1906; Madam Bhikaji Cama hoisted an Indian flag on foreign soil in Germany in 1907; the tricolour with a spinning wheel (charkha) was adopted at the 1931 Karachi session of Congress; and on 22 July 1947, the charkha was replaced with the Ashoka Chakra to form today’s flag.
Static GK: The Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes and is based on the wheel on the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, also India’s national emblem.
Source: PIB, PTI
9. International Affairs
Andy Burnham Becomes the UK’s New Prime Minister
Andy Burnham has become the United Kingdom’s (UK) new Prime Minister (PM), replacing Keir Starmer, who resigned after mounting pressure within the Labour Party. Burnham, previously Mayor of Greater Manchester for nearly a decade, returned to the House of Commons just weeks before taking over, after winning a by-election. He is the seventh person to become UK PM in a little over a decade.
Static GK: The UK does not directly elect its PM — voters elect local MPs (Members of Parliament), and the leader of the majority party in the House of Commons becomes PM.
Source: Reuters, PTI
Bab-el-Mandeb Strait in the News Amid Houthi Threats
The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden (and onward to the Indian Ocean via the Suez Canal), has been in the news after Yemen’s Houthi rebels threatened to attack ships, especially oil tankers, heading to Saudi Arabia. This follows worsening ties between Iran (which backs the Houthis) and Saudi Arabia, linked to the wider US (United States)-Iran conflict. It remains one of the world’s busiest shipping chokepoints.
Static GK: “Bab-el-Mandeb” is Arabic for “Gate of Tears”; don’t confuse it with the Strait of Hormuz, which connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman — a different chokepoint entirely.
Source: Reuters, PTI
MCQ Test Based on Weekly Current Affairs PDF in English — Test Yourself
Q1. The final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 was played at which stadium? a) Wembley Stadium b) MetLife Stadium c) Camp Nou d) Maracanã Stadium Answer: b) MetLife Stadium
Q2. The ICC’s top annual award for men’s international cricket is named after which player, who recently passed away? a) Sir Vivian Richards b) Sir Garfield Sobers c) Sir Don Bradman d) Sir Frank Worrell Answer: b) Sir Garfield Sobers
Q3. PV Sindhu became the first Indian to win the women’s singles title at which tournament? a) Japan Open b) Indonesia Open c) All England Open d) Malaysia Open Answer: a) Japan Open
Q4. Rohit Sharma became the first Indian to score an ODI century at which iconic cricket ground? a) The Oval b) Lord’s c) Eden Gardens d) MCG Answer: b) Lord’s
Q5. Who was India’s flag bearer at the opening ceremony of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Glasgow? a) Lovlina Borgohain b) Mirabai Chanu c) PV Sindhu d) Neeraj Chopra Answer: b) Mirabai Chanu
Q6. Who has been named FIDE’s Interim President? a) Magnus Carlsen b) Viswanathan Anand c) Arkady Dvorkovich d) Garry Kasparov Answer: b) Viswanathan Anand
Q7. V S Rathanvel has become India’s how-manyth Chess Grandmaster? a) 97th b) 98th c) 99th d) 100th Answer: c) 99th
Q8. Harjit Singh Grewal has been appointed Chairperson of which commission? a) National Human Rights Commission b) National Commission for Minorities c) National Commission for Women d) National Commission for SC/ST Answer: b) National Commission for Minorities
Q9. Anurag Jain has been appointed CEO of which institution? a) SEBI b) NITI Aayog c) RBI d) Finance Commission Answer: b) NITI Aayog
Q10. Which film won Best Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards? a) Kalki b) Chandu Champion c) Article 370 d) Amaran Answer: c) Article 370
Q11. The Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026 has been given to which person? a) Ajit Doval b) S. Jaishankar c) Amit Shah d) Rajnath Singh Answer: a) Ajit Doval
Q12. INS Malvan belongs to which class of warships? a) Kalvari-class b) Mahé-class c) Abhay-class d) Kamorta-class Answer: b) Mahé-class
Q13. India’s first and deepest geothermal wells were commissioned in which region? a) Puga Valley, Ladakh b) Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh c) Kutch, Gujarat d) Sundarbans, West Bengal Answer: a) Puga Valley, Ladakh
Q14. Vikram-1, India’s first private orbital rocket, was launched by which company? a) Agnikul Cosmos b) Skyroot Aerospace c) ISRO d) Bellatrix Aerospace Answer: b) Skyroot Aerospace
Q15. The “Cheeta Andolan” protest was related to which project? a) Sardar Sarovar Dam b) Ken-Betwa Link Project c) Polavaram Project d) Tehri Dam Project Answer: b) Ken-Betwa Link Project
Q16. Which state became the first in India to adopt a risk-based business approval system? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Uttar Pradesh c) Chhattisgarh d) Gujarat Answer: c) Chhattisgarh
Q17. India’s first urban night safari is coming up in which state? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Madhya Pradesh c) Rajasthan d) Karnataka Answer: a) Uttar Pradesh
Q18. “Shabdalok,” India’s first immersive language museum, was inaugurated in which city? a) New Delhi b) Kolkata c) Mumbai d) Chennai Answer: b) Kolkata
Q19. The Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project, where a tunnel blast occurred, is located in which state? a) West Bengal b) Sikkim c) Assam d) Arunachal Pradesh Answer: b) Sikkim
Q20. “Mission Golden Spice” has been launched to promote which agricultural product? a) Lakadong Turmeric b) Basmati Rice c) Darjeeling Tea d) Alphonso Mango Answer: a) Lakadong Turmeric
Q21. India ranks first in the world in which aspect of cotton cultivation? a) Total production b) Area under cultivation c) Global exports d) Productivity per hectare Answer: b) Area under cultivation
Q22. World Chess Day is observed every year on which date? a) 20 July b) 22 July c) 24 July d) 19 July Answer: a) 20 July
Q23. India’s National Flag Day is observed every year on which date? a) 15 August b) 26 January c) 22 July d) 2 October Answer: c) 22 July
Q24. Andy Burnham has become the new Prime Minister of which country? a) United Kingdom b) Canada c) Australia d) Ireland Answer: a) United Kingdom
Q25. The Bab-el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea with which water body? a) Gulf of Aden b) Persian Gulf c) Gulf of Oman d) Arabian Sea Answer: a) Gulf of Aden
Quick Revision Table (based on Weekly Current Affairs PDF in English)
| Sr. No. | Topic | Key Name / Place | Key Number / Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Winner: Spain; Runner-up: Argentina; Venue: MetLife Stadium | 106th min goal; 23rd edition |
| 2 | Golden Ball / Boot | Rodri (Golden Ball); Mbappé (Golden Boot) | 10 goals (Mbappé) |
| 3 | Sir Garfield Sobers | West Indies all-rounder, passed away | Age 89; 365 not out (1958) |
| 4 | PV Sindhu | Japan Open women’s singles winner | First Indian to win it |
| 5 | Rohit Sharma | First Indian ODI century at Lord’s | 138 runs off 110 balls |
| 6 | Commonwealth Games 2026 | Glasgow; flag bearer Mirabai Chanu; baton bearer Lovlina Borgohain | 23 July–2 Aug; 22nd edition |
| 7 | FIDE Interim President | Viswanathan Anand (replaced Arkady Dvorkovich) | FIDE founded 1924 |
| 8 | India’s 99th Chess GM | V S Rathanvel (Tamil Nadu) | Elo rating 2500 |
| 9 | NCM Chairperson | Harjit Singh Grewal | 3-year term; NCM Act 1992 |
| 10 | NITI Aayog CEO | Anurag Jain (MP cadre, 1989 batch IAS) | 2-year term |
| 11 | 72nd National Film Awards | Best Film: Article 370 | Est. 1954 |
| 12 | Lokmanya Tilak Award 2026 | Ajit Doval (NSA since 2014) | ₹1 lakh prize; since 1983 |
| 13 | INS Malvan | Mahé-class ASW-SWC; Cochin Shipyard | Commissioned 22 July 2026 |
| 14 | Geothermal Wells | Puga Valley, Ladakh; ONGC Energy Centre | 1,000 m deep; 1 MW pilot |
| 15 | Vikram-1 Rocket | Skyroot Aerospace; Sriharikota | India = 3rd country (private orbital launch) |
| 16 | Cheeta Andolan | Ken-Betwa Link Project; Dhodhan Dam, MP | 3–19 July 2026; ₹4,465 crore project |
| 17 | Risk-Based Business Approval | Chhattisgarh (first state) | Ease of Doing Business Act, 2026 |
| 18 | Urban Night Safari | Kukrail Forest, Lucknow, UP | ₹1,510 crore; world’s 5th |
| 19 | Shabdalok Museum | National Library, Kolkata | India’s 1st immersive language museum |
| 20 | Teesta Stage VI Blast | South Sikkim; NHPC | 25 workers killed; 500 MW project |
| 21 | Mission Golden Spice | Lakadong Turmeric, Meghalaya | ₹175.45 crore; 5-year mission |
| 22 | Cotton Cultivation | India: 1st in area, 2nd in production | 19% global fibre share |
| 23 | World Chess Day | Global observance | 20 July (FIDE founded 1924) |
| 24 | National Flag Day | India | 22 July 1947 |
| 25 | UK New PM | Andy Burnham (replaced Keir Starmer) | 7th UK PM in a decade |
That’s a Wrap on This Week’s Current Affairs
These 25 updates cover pretty much everything you need for Weekly Current Affairs PDF in English, July prep — sports, appointments, defence, schemes, and a couple of international stories that tend to sneak into exam papers when least expected. Attempt the MCQ test above once without looking back at the answers, then use the Quick Revision Table for a final scan the night before your exam.
Download the PDF version of this post to revise offline (Link will be updated here soon), and check back next week for the next batch of current affairs covering 27 July to 2 August 2026.