Daily Current Affairs 21 July 2026: Dengue Vaccine, Renewable Energy, NCM Appointments

Daily Current Affairs 21 July 2026: Dengue Vaccine, Renewable Energy, NCM Appointments

On 21 July 2026, several important announcements were made across Indian ministries and the Press Information Bureau (PIB). CDSCO approved Indias first dengue vaccine, Parliament was informed of Indias renewable energy capacity and PLI scheme achievements, new appointments were made at the National Commission for Minorities (NCM), a multinational naval exercise began in Kochi, and President Droupadi Murmu undertook a historic visit to North Macedonia. This article is prepared for students preparing for SSC, Banking, Railways, UPSC and State-level exams, using only facts verified from official PIB sources.

Todays Current Affairs at a Glance

• Health: CDSCO approved Indias first dengue vaccine, Qdenga
• Energy: Indias renewable energy capacity reached 288.58 GW (as of 30 June 2026)
• Scheme: Mission Golden Spice (Lakadong turmeric) launched in Meghalaya, worth Rs 175.45 crore
• Digital: Bhashini Rajyam (Konkani AI governance) launched in Goa
• Tourism: Tourism Ministry approved 117 projects worth Rs 5,756.62 crore
• Appointment: Harjeet Singh Grewal named NCM Chairperson; S. Munawari Begum Vice-Chairperson
• Defence: Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 multinational exercise began in Kochi
• Foreign Affairs: President Murmus first-ever visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia
• International: PM Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming UK Prime Minister
• Campaign: Bharat Ka Rashtriya Dhwaj Quiz 2026 launched (Har Ghar Tiranga)
• Award: Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2025 nominations opened
• Global Meet: 16th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting to be held in Chandigarh, 22-24 July 2026
• Economy: PLI schemes recorded Rs 2.40 lakh crore+ investment, 14.15 lakh+ jobs created
• Environment: 5 new fungal species of Allographa discovered in the Western Ghats

National News

President Droupadi Murmus Visit to North Macedonia

• What happened: President Droupadi Murmu arrived in Skopje on the evening of 20 July 2026, the second leg of her Moldova-North Macedonia-Romania state visits
• Date: 20-21 July 2026
• Place: Skopje, North Macedonia
• Key facts: This is the first-ever visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia; she held bilateral talks with President Dr. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova at Villa Vodno, discussing cooperation in IT/ITES, agriculture, pharma and textiles
• Ministry: Ministry of External Affairs
• Exam relevance: Bilateral relations and Presidential visits are frequently asked in exams
• One-line fact: The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje

New Appointments at the National Commission for Minorities (NCM)

• What happened: Shri Harjeet Singh Grewal took charge as NCM Chairperson; Smt. S. Munawari Begum took charge as Vice-Chairperson on 20 July 2026
• Date: 20-21 July 2026
• Key facts: Glenn Souza Ticlo (former two-term MLA from Aldona, Goa, 2012-2022) was welcomed as the new member representing the Christian community; Burjis Desai, representing the Parsi community, had already joined on 10 March 2026
• Ministry: Ministry of Minority Affairs
• Exam relevance: NCM composition and appointments are commonly asked
• One-line fact: NCM was established under the NCM Act, 1992

Bharat Ka Rashtriya Dhwaj Quiz 2026 Launched

• What happened: The Department of Youth Affairs launched the National Flag Quiz via the MY Bharat portal, marking Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan and Indias 79th Independence Day
• Date: 21 July to 15 August 2026
• Key facts: 20 MCQs, 10-minute time limit, available via Bhashini in all languages, one attempt per registered user, 1 mark per correct answer with no negative marking
• Ministry: Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
• Exam relevance: Government digital initiatives and campaigns
• One-line fact: India will celebrate its 79th Independence Day on 15 August 2026

National Vayoshree Yojana: Parliamentary Reply

• What happened: Minister of State for Social Justice B.L. Verma informed the Lok Sabha about the National Vayoshree Yojana
• Date: 21 July 2026
• Key facts: 9.23 lakh+ senior citizens given 49.81 lakh+ assistive devices; Elderline helpline (14567) active across 32 states/UTs from 8 am to 8 pm; Atal Vayo Abhyuday Yojana supports 734 senior citizen homes
• Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
• Exam relevance: Welfare scheme statistics are important for exams
• One-line fact: The Elderline helpline number is 14567

International News

PM Modi Congratulates Andy Burnham on Becoming UK Prime Minister

• What happened: PM Narendra Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
• Date: 21 July 2026
• Key facts: Reference was made to implementation of the India-UK CETA (Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement) this month; a shared Vision 2035 for the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership was mentioned
• Ministry: Prime Ministers Office, Ministry of External Affairs
• Exam relevance: Indias major bilateral trade agreements
• One-line fact: The capital of the UK is London and its currency is the Pound Sterling

16th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting

• What happened: India announced it will host the 16th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting under its BRICS Presidency 2026; a press conference was held by Health Secretary Smt. Punya Salila Srivastava and AYUSH Secretary Shri Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha
• Date: Meeting on 22-24 July 2026 (announced 21 July 2026)
• Place: Chandigarh
• Key facts: Nine priority areas for BRICS health cooperation were identified under Indias presidency
• Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of AYUSH
• Exam relevance: BRICS organisation and Indias presidency
• One-line fact: BRICS was originally formed in 2009 (became BRICS with South Africas addition in 2010)

Economy and Banking

PLI Scheme Achievements

• What happened: The government presented a progress report on Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes in Parliament
• Date: 21 July 2026 (data as of 31.03.2026)
• Key facts: Rs 1.91 lakh crore approved outlay across 14 sectors; Rs 2.40 lakh crore+ actual investment by 31.03.2026; 14.15 lakh+ jobs created; Rs 15.2 lakh crore+ exports enabled; mobile phone production grew ~2.4x, imports fell ~77%, ~99.2% of mobile phones now domestically made; pharma sector recorded Rs 3.64 lakh crore+ cumulative sales, enabling domestic production of 1,931 pharma products including 191 bulk drugs made in India for the first time
• Ministry: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
• Exam relevance: PLI scheme figures are frequently asked
• One-line fact: The PLI scheme has been in effect since March 2020, with DPIIT as the nodal department

Strengthening the Digital Lending Ecosystem

• What happened: The government and RBI shared measures taken to secure the digital lending ecosystem
• Date: 21 July 2026 (reference dates: RBI Directions 8 May 2025, DLA directory from 1 July 2025, IT Rules notified 22 October 2025)
• Key facts: RBI (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025 issued; a Digital Lending Apps (DLA) directory is available on RBIs website; MeitY blocked 87 illegal loan apps under Section 69A of the IT Act, 2000; the cybercrime.gov.in portal and helpline 1930 support reporting of cyber fraud
• Ministry: Ministry of Finance, RBI, MeitY
• Exam relevance: RBI regulations and cyber-security measures
• One-line fact: RBI was established on 1 April 1935

Science and Technology

Indias First Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Approved

• What happened: CDSCO approved Indias first dengue vaccine, Qdenga®
• Who: Manufactured by Takeda GmbH (Germany), imported by Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Pvt Ltd
• Date: 21 July 2026
• Key facts: Approved for ages 4-60; two 0.5ml doses at 0 and 3 months; approved in 42 countries; WHO prequalified; 24 million+ doses distributed globally; Phase-III trials included India among 8+ countries such as Brazil, Thailand and Sri Lanka
• Ministry: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (CDSCO)
• Exam relevance: New health-sector approvals are commonly asked
• One-line fact: Qdenga is the first dengue vaccine approved in India

Indias Renewable Energy Capacity Reaches 288.58 GW

• What happened: MoS for New and Renewable Energy Shripad Yesso Naik presented renewable energy figures in the Rajya Sabha
• Date: 21 July 2026 (data as of 30 June 2026)
• Key facts: Total renewable capacity 288.58 GW (up nearly 4x from 76.38 GW in 2014); Solar 162.15 GW, Wind 57.44 GW, Bio-energy 11.75 GW, Hydro 57.24 GW; total non-fossil capacity including nuclear (8.78 GW) stands at 297.36 GW; FDI in the renewable sector from FY2014-FY2026 was around $45.72 billion; domestic financial institutions invested Rs 12.32 lakh crore
• Ministry: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
• Exam relevance: Energy sector data is highly important for exams
• One-line fact: Indias renewable energy capacity has grown nearly 4x since 2014

Bhashini Rajyam Launched in Goa

• What happened: MeitYs Digital India Bhashini Division (DIBD) launched Bhashini Rajyam in Panaji with Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant and IT Minister Rohan Khaunte
• Date: 21 July 2026
• Place: Panaji, Goa
• Key facts: Focuses on AI-powered governance in the Konkani language; Bhashini CEO Amitabh Nag addressed the launch
• Ministry: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
• Exam relevance: Digital India and AI language initiatives
• One-line fact: The capital of Goa is Panaji

Environment and Ecology

5 New Allographa Species Discovered in the Western Ghats

• What happened: Researchers at the MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune (an autonomous institute under DST) discovered 5 new species of Allographa, a lichen-forming fungal genus in the family Graphidaceae
• Who: Team led by Rajeshkumar K.C. (Scientist-E, Principal Investigator), doctoral student Ansil P.A. (CSIR-SRF), and Dr. Bharati Sharma (Technical Officer, Co-PI)
• Date: 21 July 2026
• Key facts: This is the first comprehensive molecular phylogenetic investigation of Allographa species from the Western Ghats
• Ministry: Department of Science and Technology (DST)
• Exam relevance: Biodiversity and new species discoveries
• One-line fact: The Western Ghats is a recognised biodiversity hotspot

Defence News

Operation Southern Readiness 26-2

• What happened: A multinational maritime security training exercise began at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi
• Date: Began 20 July 2026, a 4-day exercise
• Place: Kochi, Kerala
• Key facts: Organised under Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154, led by the Indian Navy) in cooperation with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF); 254 participants from 26 countries and 74 instructors took part; this is the first-ever edition of the exercise held in India; the opening ceremony was attended by Commodore Milind M Mokashi (CTF 154 Commander), Commodore Dan Thomas (CMF Deputy Commander) and Rear Admiral Deepak Singhal
• Ministry: Ministry of Defence, Indian Navy
• Exam relevance: Names and locations of defence exercises are frequently asked
• One-line fact: The Southern Naval Command is headquartered in Kochi

Sports News

No verified major sports-related current affairs item for 21 July 2026 could be confirmed from official government/PIB sources. Official confirmation not available — please check credible sources for the latest updates.

Appointments and Resignations

• Harjeet Singh Grewal — Chairperson, National Commission for Minorities (NCM)
• S. Munawari Begum — Vice-Chairperson, NCM (took charge 20 July 2026)
• Glenn Souza Ticlo — New member, NCM (representing the Christian community, former Goa MLA)
• Andy Burnham — New Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, congratulated by PM Modi

Awards and Honours

• Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (TNAA) 2025: Online nominations opened from 21 July to 20 August 2026 on the Home Ministrys National Awards Portal (awards.gov.in); it is Indias highest national honour for adventure activities across 4 categories — Land, Water (sea), Air adventure and Lifetime Achievement; the award includes a bronze statuette, certificate, blazer/saree and Rs 15 lakh; it carries a status equivalent to the Arjuna Award. (Note: this is the opening of nominations, not an announcement of winners)

Reports and Indices

No new global ranking report or index was confirmed to have been officially published on 21 July 2026. Official confirmation not available. (Note: the renewable energy capacity and PLI scheme figures are government statistical data releases, not ranking/index reports, and are therefore covered in their respective sections.)

Government Schemes and Campaigns

• Mission Golden Spice: A Rs 175.45 crore project to enhance the Lakadong turmeric value chain in Meghalaya, launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia (DoNER) and CM Conrad Sangma; a 5-year roadmap (2025-2030) in two phases; the GI-tagged turmeric has 7-10% curcumin content (about 4x the world average); part of the PMs Ashtalakshmi vision for the Northeast; Secretary Nivedita Shukla Verma was also present
• Tourism Infrastructure Development: The Tourism Ministry approved 117 projects worth Rs 5,756.62 crore over the last two years under schemes like Swadesh Darshan 2.0 and PRASHAD
• Bhashini Rajyam (Goa): A MeitY initiative for AI-powered governance in Konkani
• National Vayoshree Yojana: Assistive device distribution scheme for senior citizens, with 9.23 lakh+ beneficiaries
• Bharat Ka Rashtriya Dhwaj Quiz / Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyan 2026: Launched via the MY Bharat portal ahead of the 79th Independence Day

Important Days

No officially confirmed international/national Important Day or its theme could be verified for 21 July 2026. Official confirmation not available. (This date is notable in the context of preparations for the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign and Indias 79th Independence Day celebrations on 15 August 2026.)

State News

• Meghalaya: Mission Golden Spice (Lakadong turmeric project) launched in the presence of CM Conrad Sangma
• Goa: Bhashini Rajyam launched in Panaji in the presence of CM Dr. Pramod Sawant
• Chandigarh: Announced as host of the 16th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting (22-24 July 2026)
• Kerala: Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 conducted by the Southern Naval Command in Kochi

Important One-Liners

1. CDSCO approved Indias first dengue vaccine, Qdenga.
2. Qdenga is manufactured by Takeda and approved for ages 4-60.
3. Indias renewable energy capacity stood at 288.58 GW as of 30 June 2026.
4. Indias installed solar energy capacity is 162.15 GW.
5. Indias total non-fossil energy capacity, including nuclear, is 297.36 GW.
6. Mission Golden Spice in Meghalaya is a Rs 175.45 crore project.
7. Lakadong turmeric has about 4 times the world average curcumin content.
8. Bhashini Rajyam was launched in Panaji, Goa.
9. Amitabh Nag is the CEO of Bhashini.
10. The Tourism Ministry approved 117 projects worth Rs 5,756.62 crore.
11. Harjeet Singh Grewal has been appointed NCM Chairperson.
12. S. Munawari Begum is the Vice-Chairperson of NCM.
13. Glenn Souza Ticlo represents the Christian community on the NCM.
14. Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 began in Kochi.
15. The exercise was conducted under CTF 154 with support from the CMF.
16. 254 participants from 26 countries took part in the exercise.
17. President Droupadi Murmu made the first-ever Indian Presidential visit to North Macedonia.
18. Dr. Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova is the President of North Macedonia.
19. Andy Burnham has become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
20. The India-UK CETA is being implemented in July 2026.
21. The 16th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting will be held in Chandigarh on 22-24 July 2026.
22. The approved outlay for PLI schemes is Rs 1.91 lakh crore.
23. PLI schemes have created over 14.15 lakh jobs.
24. About 99.2% of mobile phones are now manufactured domestically in India.
25. RBI (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025 were issued on 8 May 2025.
26. The national cyber fraud helpline number is 1930.
27. 5 new lichen-forming fungal species of Allographa were discovered in the Western Ghats.
28. The discovery was made by the MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune.
29. Nominations for the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2025 opened on awards.gov.in.
30. The helpline number for the National Vayoshree Yojanas Elderline is 14567.

Static GK Connection

• The National Commission for Minorities was established under the NCM Act, 1992.
• BRICS was originally formed in 2009, becoming BRICS after South Africa joined in 2010.
• The RBI was established on 1 April 1935.
• The PLI scheme has been in effect since March 2020, with DPIIT as the nodal department.
• Tenzing Norgay made the first successful ascent of Mount Everest with Edmund Hillary in 1953.
• The Arjuna Award has been given since 1961.
• The Southern Naval Command is headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.
• The capital of Meghalaya is Shillong.
• The capital of Goa is Panaji.
• The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.
• The capital of the United Kingdom is London and its currency is the Pound Sterling.
• CDSCO functions under the Union Ministry of Health for regulating drugs in India.

Daily Current Affairs MCQ

Q1. Which organisation approved Indias first dengue vaccine, Qdenga?

• A) ICMR
• B) CDSCO
• C) WHO
• D) DBT

Correct Answer: B) CDSCOExplanation: The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) approved the Qdenga vaccine, manufactured by Takeda, on 21 July 2026. It is approved for ages 4-60 and is WHO prequalified.

Q2. Consider the following statements about Qdenga: 1. It is given as two doses at 0 and 3 months 2. It is approved only in India 3. It is approved in 42 countries. Which are correct?

• A) Only 1 and 2
• B) Only 1 and 3
• C) Only 2 and 3
• D) All of the above

Correct Answer: B) Only 1 and 3Explanation: Qdenga is given in two doses at 0 and 3 months and is approved in 42 countries, so statement 2 is incorrect as it is not limited to India.

Q3. What was Indias total installed renewable energy capacity as of 30 June 2026?

• A) 176.38 GW
• B) 288.58 GW
• C) 297.36 GW
• D) 162.15 GW

Correct Answer: B) 288.58 GWExplanation: MoS Shripad Yesso Naik informed the Rajya Sabha that Indias renewable energy capacity stood at 288.58 GW as of 30 June 2026, nearly four times the 76.38 GW recorded in 2014.

Q4. What is Indias installed solar energy capacity (as of 30 June 2026)?

• A) 57.44 GW
• B) 162.15 GW
• C) 11.75 GW
• D) 57.24 GW

Correct Answer: B) 162.15 GWExplanation: As of 30 June 2026, solar capacity stood at 162.15 GW, wind at 57.44 GW, bio-energy at 11.75 GW and hydro at 57.24 GW.

Q5. Mission Golden Spice is related to the turmeric value chain of which state?

• A) Assam
• B) Meghalaya
• C) Mizoram
• D) Nagaland

Correct Answer: B) MeghalayaExplanation: On 21 July 2026, Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia and Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma launched the Rs 175.45 crore Mission Golden Spice project for Lakadong turmeric.

Q6. The curcumin content of Lakadong turmeric is approximately how many times the world average?

• A) 2 times
• B) 4 times
• C) 6 times
• D) 10 times

Correct Answer: B) About 4 timesExplanation: Lakadong turmeric has a curcumin content of 7-10%, about four times the world average.

Q7. Bhashini Rajyam was launched on 21 July 2026 in which state?

• A) Kerala
• B) Maharashtra
• C) Goa
• D) Karnataka

Correct Answer: C) GoaExplanation: MeitYs Digital India Bhashini Division launched Bhashini Rajyam, focused on the Konkani language, in Panaji, Goa, with CM Dr. Pramod Sawant.

Q8. Match the following: 1. NCM Chairperson 2. NCM Vice-Chairperson 3. New Christian community member of NCM — a. S. Munawari Begum b. Glenn Souza Ticlo c. Harjeet Singh Grewal

• A) 1-c, 2-a, 3-b
• B) 1-a, 2-b, 3-c
• C) 1-b, 2-c, 3-a
• D) 1-c, 2-b, 3-a

Correct Answer: A) 1-c, 2-a, 3-bExplanation: Harjeet Singh Grewal is NCM Chairperson, S. Munawari Begum is Vice-Chairperson (took charge 20 July 2026), and Glenn Souza Ticlo is the new member representing the Christian community.

Q9. Who represents the Parsi community on the NCM, having joined on 10 March 2026?

• A) Burjis Desai
• B) Glenn Souza Ticlo
• C) Amitabh Nag
• D) Rohan Khaunte

Correct Answer: A) Burjis DesaiExplanation: Burjis Desai joined the NCM as the representative of the Parsi community on 10 March 2026.

Q10. Where did the multinational exercise Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 begin?

• A) Mumbai
• B) Visakhapatnam
• C) Kochi (Southern Naval Command)
• D) Port Blair

Correct Answer: C) Kochi (Southern Naval Command)Explanation: This 4-day exercise began on 20 July 2026 at the Southern Naval Command, Kochi, with 254 participants from 26 countries; it is the first-ever edition held in India.

Q11. Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 was conducted under which Combined Task Force?

• A) CTF 150
• B) CTF 151
• C) CTF 154
• D) CTF 152

Correct Answer: C) CTF 154Explanation: The exercise was organised under the Indian Navy-led CTF 154 in cooperation with the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF).

Q12. President Droupadi Murmu made the first-ever Indian Presidential visit to which country during her recent tour?

• A) Romania
• B) Moldova
• C) North Macedonia
• D) Serbia

Correct Answer: C) North MacedoniaExplanation: This was the first-ever visit by an Indian President to North Macedonia; she arrived in Skopje on the evening of 20 July 2026.

Q13. PM Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on becoming the Prime Minister of which country?

• A) Canada
• B) United Kingdom
• C) Australia
• D) France

Correct Answer: B) United KingdomExplanation: PM Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as UK Prime Minister and referred to the implementation of the India-UK CETA.

Q14. Which India-UK agreement is being implemented this month (July 2026)?

• A) FTA
• B) CETA
• C) RCEP
• D) BIT

Correct Answer: B) CETAExplanation: The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) is being implemented in July 2026.

Q15. In which city will the 16th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting be held in July 2026?

• A) New Delhi
• B) Chandigarh
• C) Pune
• D) Jaipur

Correct Answer: B) ChandigarhExplanation: Under Indias BRICS Presidency 2026, the 16th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting will be held in Chandigarh from 22-24 July 2026.

Q16. On what date were the RBI (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025 issued?

• A) 8 May 2025
• B) 1 July 2025
• C) 22 October 2025
• D) 21 July 2026

Correct Answer: A) 8 May 2025Explanation: The RBI (Digital Lending) Directions, 2025 were issued on 8 May 2025, while the DLA directory became available on RBIs website from 1 July 2025.

Q17. What is the national helpline number for reporting cyber fraud?

• A) 1098
• B) 1930
• C) 191
• D) 112

Correct Answer: B) 1930Explanation: The cybercrime.gov.in portal and helpline number 1930 are available for reporting cybercrime.

Q18. PLI schemes have an approved outlay of Rs 1.91 lakh crore across how many sectors?

• A) 10 sectors
• B) 12 sectors
• C) 14 sectors
• D) 16 sectors

Correct Answer: C) 14 sectorsExplanation: PLI schemes have an approved financial outlay of Rs 1.91 lakh crore across 14 sectors, with actual investment exceeding Rs 2.40 lakh crore as of 31.03.2026.

Q19. The newly discovered Allographa species in the Western Ghats belong to which category of organisms?

• A) Insects
• B) Lichen-forming fungi
• C) Fish
• D) Birds

Correct Answer: B) Lichen-forming fungiExplanation: Researchers at the MACS Agharkar Research Institute, Pune, discovered 5 new species of the lichen-forming fungal genus Allographa (family Graphidaceae) in the Western Ghats.

Q20. On which portal did online nominations for the Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award (TNAA) 2025 open?

• A) MY Bharat
• B) awards.gov.in
• C) cybercrime.gov.in
• D) DigiLocker

Correct Answer: B) awards.gov.inExplanation: Nominations for TNAA 2025 opened on the Home Ministrys National Awards Portal, awards.gov.in, from 21 July to 20 August 2026. It is Indias highest national honour for adventure activities, across 4 categories.

Quick Revision Quiz

1. What is the name of Indias first approved dengue vaccine? — A) Dengvaxia B) Qdenga C) Covaxin D) TAK-003X
2. What was Indias renewable energy capacity as of 30 June 2026? — A) 176.38 GW B) 288.58 GW C) 76.38 GW D) 350 GW
3. Mission Golden Spice is related to which state? — A) Assam B) Meghalaya C) Sikkim D) Manipur
4. Where was Bhashini Rajyam launched? — A) Goa B) Kerala C) Punjab D) Odisha
5. Who is the new Chairperson of the NCM? — A) Burjis Desai B) Harjeet Singh Grewal C) Glenn Souza Ticlo D) S. Munawari Begum
6. Where was Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 held? — A) Kochi B) Mumbai C) Chennai D) Goa
7. Which country did President Droupadi Murmu visit for the first time by an Indian President? — A) Moldova B) Romania C) North Macedonia D) Serbia
8. Andy Burnham became the Prime Minister of which country? — A) Canada B) UK C) Australia D) Ireland
9. In which city will the 16th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting be held? — A) Delhi B) Chandigarh C) Mumbai D) Pune
10. What is the national helpline number for reporting cyber fraud? — A) 1098 B) 1930 C) 112 D) 1091

Answer Key

1-B, 2-B, 3-B, 4-A, 5-B, 6-A, 7-C, 8-B, 9-B, 10-B

Todays Current Affairs Summary

On 21 July 2026, several important developments occurred across health, energy, defence and diplomacy. CDSCO approved Indias first dengue vaccine, Qdenga, while Parliament was informed that Indias renewable energy capacity has reached 288.58 GW. Initiatives such as Mission Golden Spice in Meghalaya and Bhashini Rajyam in Goa were launched. Harjeet Singh Grewal and S. Munawari Begum took charge as Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities respectively. Indias first-ever edition of the multinational exercise Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 was held in Kochi, and President Droupadi Murmu made a historic visit to North Macedonia. PM Modi congratulated Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister. Important figures relating to PLI schemes and digital lending regulations were also released. All this information is highly relevant for competitive exam preparation.

FAQs

Q1: Who approved Indias first dengue vaccine?A: CDSCO approved the Qdenga vaccine on 21 July 2026.

Q2: What is Indias current renewable energy capacity?A: It stood at 288.58 GW as of 30 June 2026.

Q3: Who are the new Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the NCM?A: Harjeet Singh Grewal is the Chairperson and S. Munawari Begum is the Vice-Chairperson.

Q4: What is Operation Southern Readiness 26-2?A: It is a multinational maritime security exercise held in Kochi, with 254 participants from 26 countries.

Q5: What is Mission Golden Spice about?A: It is a Rs 175.45 crore project to develop the Lakadong turmeric value chain in Meghalaya.

Q6: When and where will the 16th BRICS Health Ministers Meeting be held?A: It will be held in Chandigarh from 22-24 July 2026.