22 July 2026 | English | FREE Current Affairs PDF

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🏛️ PIB News

VP Releases ‘RSS @100’ Book

● Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released a new book titled “RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice”, authored by Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan.

Simplified News: Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan released a new book titled ‘RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice’, authored by Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi, at Uprashtrapati Bhavan. The book marks the RSS’s upcoming centenary and chronicles its contribution to national unity and social service.

Revised Index of Core Industries Base Year

● The Office of Economic Adviser under DPIIT is releasing a revised Index of Core Industries (ICI) series with base year 2022–23, replacing the previous 2011–12 base year series.

Simplified News: The Office of the Economic Adviser under DPIIT is updating the Index of Core Industries (ICI), a key economic indicator, from base year 2011–12 to base year 2022–23. The revision includes 38 months of historical back-data from April 2023 to May 2026.

Census 2027 Self-Enumeration Starts in TN & Tripura

● The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the online self-enumeration portal for residents of Tamil Nadu and Tripura as part of Phase 1 of Census 2027.

Simplified News: As part of Phase 1 of Census 2027, residents of Tamil Nadu and Tripura can now fill in their details online via the se.census.gov.in portal. The self-enumeration window stays open till 31 July 2026, after which door-to-door field enumeration will follow.

EPFO’s VISHWAS 2026 Dispute Resolution Scheme

● The Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation has launched “VISHWAS, 2026”, a six-month digital initiative to resolve long-pending employer disputes regarding damages and penalties under Section 14B.

Simplified News: EPFO has launched a new scheme called ‘VISHWAS 2026’ that lets employers settle old, pending penalty disputes at reduced rates over a six-month window, under Section 14B of the EPF Act.

NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index

● NITI Aayog has launched the “Investment Friendliness Index” (IFI) report to benchmark, enable, and accelerate state-level economic reforms and attract investments across States and Union Territories.

Simplified News: NITI Aayog has introduced a new index to measure how investment-friendly Indian states and Union Territories are. Gujarat ranked first among Large States, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.

Modified UDAN Scheme for 2026–2036

● The Ministry of Civil Aviation has introduced the Modified UDAN Scheme with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore to expand regional air travel through 100 new airports and 200 modern helipads over a 10-year period.

Simplified News: The government has launched the Modified UDAN Scheme to boost regional flight connectivity, with an outlay of ₹28,840 crore over 10 years. It will add 100 new airports and 200 helipads across the country.

National Anti-Doping Act Enforced

● The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has formally notified the enforcement of the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022, and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025, to establish a robust legal anti-doping framework in India.

Simplified News: To strengthen anti-doping measures in sports, the government has formally enforced the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and its 2025 Amendment Act, bringing Indian regulations in line with the World Anti-Doping Code.

Skyroot’s Vikram-1 Rocket Launch

● Skyroot Aerospace has successfully launched Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle, cementing India’s position in the global commercial space economy.

Simplified News: Private space company Skyroot Aerospace has successfully launched Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket. It can carry up to 350 kg of payload into Low Earth Orbit.

APEDA’s Maiden J&K Fruit Export to Singapore

● APEDA has facilitated the first-ever export shipment of high-density Areko Cherries and Scentrose Plums from Jammu & Kashmir to Singapore.

Simplified News: For the first time, Areko Cherries and Scentrose Plums grown in Jammu & Kashmir have been exported to Singapore, with APEDA facilitating the shipment. The move is expected to boost local farmers’ incomes by over 50 percent.

White Rabbit Tech IST Network in Bengaluru

● Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has commissioned the White Rabbit Technology-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Dissemination Demonstration Network at RRSL, Bengaluru, to bolster national precision timing.

Simplified News: A new precision timing network was commissioned at RRSL, Bengaluru, using White Rabbit Technology to deliver highly accurate Indian Standard Time to critical sectors like banking, telecom, and power grids.

Aadhaar App Crosses 40 Million Downloads

● The Aadhaar App has crossed 40 million downloads, facilitating millions of address/mobile updates and introducing free email updates through December 2026.

Simplified News: The Aadhaar App has now crossed 40 million downloads. Users can update their address and mobile number directly on the app, and email updates are free until 31 December 2026 (earlier priced at ₹75).

72nd National Film Awards Announced

● The 72nd National Film Awards for the year 2024 were announced, with 70 bagging Best Feature Film, and Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty sharing the Best Actor award.

Simplified News: The 72nd National Film Awards for the year 2024 were announced, with ’70’ winning Best Feature Film. Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty jointly won Best Actor for their roles in ‘Chandu Champion’ and ‘Bramayugam’ respectively.

Vivek Nishant Nath Takes Charge at NMDC

● Shri Vivek Nishant Nath has assumed charge as Director (Commercial) of NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer, bringing over three decades of experience in the mining sector.

Simplified News: Vivek Nishant Nath, a mining sector veteran with over three decades of experience, has taken charge as Director (Commercial) of NMDC Limited, India’s largest iron ore producer.

PM Congratulates PV Sindhu on Japan Open Win

● Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated ace shuttler PV Sindhu on her historic victory at the Japan Open 2026, marking her as the first Indian to achieve this feat.

Simplified News: PV Sindhu became the first Indian to win the Japan Open title, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated her on the historic achievement.

Piyush Goyal’s 4-Nation European Visit

● Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal concluded a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium, Finland, and Estonia to strengthen India’s economic partnership, advance the India-EU FTA, and deepen technology cooperation.

Simplified News: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal completed a five-day visit to Spain, Belgium, Finland, and Estonia to strengthen trade ties, push forward the India-EU FTA, and deepen technology cooperation.

IAF Joins Ex Pitch Black 2026 in Australia

● The Indian Air Force has deployed Rafale jets to participate in the Royal Australian Air Force’s premier biennial multinational air combat exercise, “Pitch Black 2026,” in Darwin.

Simplified News: The Indian Air Force is participating with Rafale jets in ‘Pitch Black 2026’, a biennial multinational air combat exercise hosted by Australia’s Royal Australian Air Force in Darwin.

CCPA Acts Against 41 Restaurants Over Service Charge

● The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has initiated suo motu proceedings against forty-one restaurants for violating consumer protection guidelines by automatically adding service charges to customer bills.

Simplified News: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has taken suo motu action against 41 restaurants for automatically adding service charges to bills without customer consent, a violation of its 2022 guidelines.

NAMASTE Scheme Progress for Sanitation Workers

● Union Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar announced that the National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) scheme has validated over three hundred and seventy thousand sanitation workers while distributing essential personal protective equipment across the country.

Simplified News: Under the NAMASTE scheme, which aims to eliminate hazardous manual sanitation work, over 3.7 lakh sanitation workers have been validated and provided with protective equipment and health cards.

📊 Industry News

Battery PLI Final Tender with Revised Norms

● The Ministry of Heavy Industries has launched a ten Gigawatt-hour tender under the Production-Linked Incentive scheme for Advanced Chemistry Cells, lowering bidding thresholds while reducing per-unit subsidies.

Simplified News: The Ministry of Heavy Industries has floated a final 10 GWh tender under the battery Production-Linked Incentive scheme, lowering the minimum bid size to encourage smaller manufacturers to participate, though per-unit subsidies have been reduced.

Food Processing PLI Phase 2 in the Works

● The Ministry of Food Processing Industries is formulating a second-phase incentive framework for the food processing sector following the successful implementation of the initial Production-Linked Incentive scheme.

Simplified News: Building on the success of the first phase, the Ministry of Food Processing Industries is designing a second-phase incentive scheme focused on cold chain integration and post-harvest infrastructure.

FPIs Turn Net Buyers After 4 Months

● Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) turned net buyers of Indian equities after four consecutive months of outflows, driven by global market reallocation and strong domestic economic indicators.

Simplified News: After four straight months of pulling money out, Foreign Portfolio Investors have turned net buyers of Indian equities, investing ₹11,897 crore this month.

💰 Financial News

₹10, ₹20 Notes May Turn Polymer

● Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt Ltd (BRBNMPL) has invited global expressions of interest for polymer substrate sheets, signaling that ₹10 and ₹20 banknotes could lead India’s transition toward plastic currency.

Simplified News: RBI’s currency printing arm, BRBNMPL, has invited global bids for polymer substrate sheets, signalling that ₹10 and ₹20 notes could be the first to shift to more durable plastic currency.

NaBFID–IIFCL Merger Revisited

● The Government of India is revisiting a proposal to merge India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) into the National Bank for Financing Infrastructure and Development (NaBFID) to eliminate operational overlap and scale up development finance.

Simplified News: The government is revisiting a plan to merge IIFCL into NaBFID, aiming to consolidate infrastructure financing under a single, stronger institution.

🇮🇳 National & State News

MP Cabinet Clears Uniform Civil Code Bill

● The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet has unanimously approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, which bans practices such as polygamy, nikah halala, and triple talaq while exempting the state’s tribal population.

Simplified News: The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, led by CM Mohan Yadav, has approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, banning polygamy, nikah halala, and triple talaq, while exempting the state’s tribal population.

🌐 World News

Crude Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Conflict

● Global crude oil and natural gas benchmarks surged significantly following retaliatory strikes and intensifying military conflict between the United States and Iran.

Simplified News: Escalating conflict between the United States and Iran has pushed global crude oil prices up by around 16 percent, with Brent crude briefly crossing $90 a barrel.

President Murmu’s Historic Moldova Visit

● President Droupadi Murmu held extensive delegation-level talks with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Chișinău during the first-ever State visit by an Indian Head of State to the Republic of Moldova.

Simplified News: President Droupadi Murmu held talks with Moldovan President Maia Sandu in Chișinău, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Head of State to Moldova, with both sides agreeing to expand cooperation in technology, agriculture, and clean energy.

🏅 Awards & Honors

India Shines at 37th International Biology Olympiad

● All four members of Team India secured medals—1 Gold and 3 Silver—at the 37th International Biology Olympiad (IBO) 2026 held in Vilnius, Lithuania.

Simplified News: All four members of Team India won medals — 1 Gold and 3 Silver — at the 37th International Biology Olympiad 2026 in Vilnius, Lithuania, competing against 307 students from 78 countries.

📈 Reports & Indices

Odisha Ranks 5th in Investment Friendliness Index

● Odisha has secured the fifth rank nationally and fourth among large states in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index 2026, scoring 52.4 points.

Simplified News: Odisha secured the 5th rank nationally and 4th among large states in NITI Aayog’s Investment Friendliness Index 2026, scoring 52.4 points, backed by its dominance in mineral and coal production.

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