Daily Current Affairs 24 July 2026: Important News, GK and MCQs

This Daily Current Affairs for 24 July 2026 covers the most relevant national, international, economic, science, government scheme, appointment, award and sports updates for competitive examinations. The facts have been checked against publications from PIB, the Prime Minister’s Office, the President’s Secretariat, the Ministry of External Affairs, ISRO, WHO and other primary sources. The article is useful for UPSC, SSC CGL and CHSL, Banking, Railway, CDS, CAPF, State PCS, Police and other government examinations. Each major update includes its date, responsible institution, important figures, exam relevance and a quick fact for revision. The article also contains 24 one-liners, static GK connections, 20 explained MCQs and a 10-question quick revision quiz.

Current Affairs at a Glance

No.Major UpdateCategoryKey Exam Fact1Union Cabinet approves BHAVYA–Rasayan SchemeNational/SchemeThree chemical parks; ₹3,030 crore outlay2Television Rating Policy, 2026 releasedNationalMetered homes raised from 50,000 to 80,0003Third BRICS Ministerial Meeting on DRR heldInternational/EnvironmentNew Delhi; BRICS Joint Statement adopted4India–Israel conclude second FTA negotiation roundInternational/Economy20–23 July; FY26 trade at $3.93 billion5President Droupadi Murmu receives honorary doctorateAwardBucharest University of Economic Studies6EPFO launches VISHWAS 2026 and AMNESTY 2026Scheme/LabourEffective from 29 June for six months7DHR allocation reaches ₹4,821.21 croreScience/HealthBudget Estimate for 2026–278ISRO releases NISAR S-band SAR productsScience/SpaceAvailable through Bhoonidhi9SAIL announces Q1 FY27 resultsEconomyRevenue from operations: ₹26,246 crore10Dr K. Srikar Reddy appointed next Ambassador to QatarAppointmentIFS officer of the 2001 batch11Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games beginSportsHosted in Glasgow, Scotland12WHO Self-Care Month 2026 concludesImportant Day24 June–24 July

National News

Cabinet Approves the BHAVYA–Rasayan Scheme

What happened? The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana–Rasayan, or BHAVYA–Rasayan Scheme, to establish three dedicated chemical parks in India.

Date: 24 July 2026

Place: New Delhi

Purpose: To create shared industrial infrastructure, reduce logistics costs, attract investment, promote import substitution and strengthen India’s chemical-sector exports.

Key facts:

• Total financial outlay: ₹3,030 crore.
• ₹3,000 crore is for common infrastructure and basic utilities; ₹30 crore is for administrative expenditure.
• Scheme period: FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31.
• The Centre may provide up to ₹1,000 crore per park.
• The concerned state must contribute at least ₹500 crore.
• Each park requires at least 8 sq. km, or 2,000 acres, of contiguous encumbrance-free land.
• Parks will be selected through the Challenge Route.
• Facilities may include CETP, hazardous-waste management, water distribution, pipelines, warehousing and logistics.

Why it matters for exams: The full form, number of parks, outlay, duration and Centre–State contribution are likely factual questions.

Remember: BHAVYA–Rasayan will support three chemical parks with a total outlay of ₹3,030 crore.

Television Rating Policy, 2026 Released

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting released the Television Rating Policy, 2026 to improve transparency, independence and accountability in India’s television audience-measurement system.

Date: 24 July 2026

Ministry: Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

Purpose: To prescribe standards for the registration, operation, audit and oversight of TV rating agencies.

Key facts:

• It replaces the guidelines dated 16 January 2014.
• The net-worth requirement has been reduced from ₹20 crore to ₹5 crore.
• The sample has been expanded from 50,000 to 80,000 metered homes.
• An establishment survey must be conducted every three years.
• Annual independent audits and graded penalties are prescribed.
• At least 33% of an agency’s board must consist of independent directors.
• It enables technology-neutral measurement, including connected televisions and TV channels available through OTT platforms.

Remember: The new policy sets a ₹5 crore net-worth requirement and expands the sample to 80,000 metered homes.

Government Announces Stricter Action Against Paper Leaks

On 24 July, the Prime Minister’s Office reported that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced that further strict action would be taken against examination paper leaks. The official publication referred to impending decisions; it did not provide a final notified punishment or confirmed jail term. Therefore, no proposed penalty has been presented here as enacted law.

Exam note: Always distinguish between an announcement, a Cabinet approval, a Bill and an Act or notified rule.

International News

India Hosts Third BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction

Under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, the third BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction was held in New Delhi on 24 July. It was hosted by the National Disaster Management Authority under the Ministry of Home Affairs and chaired by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

The participating countries unanimously adopted the BRICS Joint Statement on Disaster Risk Reduction. They reaffirmed their commitment to accelerate the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Work Plan 2025–2028 and promote technical exchanges, joint projects, simulation exercises and expert cooperation. India’s theme was “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”

Remember: The third BRICS DRR Ministerial Meeting was held in New Delhi and adopted a joint statement.

India and Israel Complete Second Round of FTA Negotiations

India and Israel held the second round of negotiations for their proposed Free Trade Agreement from 20 to 23 July 2026 at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi. The completion was announced on 24 July.

Key facts:

• The Terms of Reference were signed in November 2025.
• Merchandise trade stood at USD 3.93 billion in FY 2025–26.
• Discussions covered goods, services, rules of origin, SPS measures, technical barriers to trade, intellectual property, customs procedures and trade facilitation.
• India’s chief negotiator was Additional Secretary Ajay Bhadoo.
• Israel’s chief negotiator was Yifat Alon Perel.

Static GK: Israel’s currency is the New Israeli Shekel.

President Addresses India–Romania Business Forum

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the India–Romania Business Forum in Bucharest on 24 July in the presence of Romanian President Nicușor Dan. Potential areas of cooperation included energy security, green transition, chemicals, fertilisers, digital public infrastructure, cybersecurity, transport, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and agriculture.

Static GK: Romania’s capital is Bucharest and its currency is the Romanian Leu.

Economy and Banking

SAIL Declares Q1 FY27 Financial Results

Steel Authority of India Limited announced its results on 24 July for the quarter ended 30 June 2026.

IndicatorQ1 FY27Crude steel production4.76 million tonnesSales volume4.16 million tonnesRevenue from operations₹26,246 crore

SAIL is a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Steel.

Remember: SAIL reported revenue from operations of ₹26,246 crore in Q1 FY27.

RBI and SEBI Update

No broad new monetary-policy decision suitable for inclusion was found in the RBI releases available for 24 July. Therefore, no change in the repo rate, inflation target or banking rule has been assumed. SEBI published enforcement orders on the date, but no unrelated policy claim has been derived from them.

Science and Technology

ISRO Releases NISAR S-Band SAR Data Products

ISRO released daily processed NISAR S-band SAR data products through its Bhoonidhi Earth-observation data hub on 24 July.

Key facts:

• NISAR is a joint NASA–ISRO Earth-observation mission.
• It is the first spaceborne radar mission to use both L-band and S-band instruments.
• It uses a 12-metre reflector and SweepSAR technology.
• It provides an approximately 240-km-wide swath with high-resolution imaging.
• It operates in a 747-km Sun-synchronous orbit.
• It has a 12-day repeat cycle.
• Operational onward processing began with Cycle 25, which commenced on 8 July 2026.
• Level-1 and Level-2 products are available through Bhoonidhi.

Remember: NISAR combines L-band and S-band radar and has a 12-day repeat cycle.

Health Research Allocation Rises to ₹4,821.21 Crore

According to a Ministry of Health and Family Welfare parliamentary reply published on 24 July, the Department of Health Research received a Budget Estimate of ₹4,821.21 crore for 2026–27. This was about 24% higher than the 2025–26 Revised Estimate of ₹3,900.69 crore and more than five times the 2014–15 Revised Estimate of ₹932 crore.

ICMR’s grant structure includes:

• Small or ANVESHAN Grant: up to ₹2 crore
• Intermediate or NISCHAYAK ANVESHAN Grant: ₹2–8 crore
• First-in-the-World Challenge: up to ₹8 crore
• Centres for Advanced Research: up to ₹15 crore

Remember: DHR’s 2026–27 Budget Estimate is ₹4,821.21 crore.

Environment and Ecology

BRICS Countries Adopt Joint Statement on Disaster Resilience

The New Delhi BRICS meeting connected disaster management with climate resilience, sustainable development and human security. Members supported the BRICS DRR Work Plan 2025–2028 and future technical exchanges, joint projects and simulation exercises.

No separate newly notified national park or verified wildlife-population report of comparable exam relevance was found for the date; older environmental news has not been added merely to fill the section.

Defence News

No major new missile test, defence agreement or military exercise for 24 July could be verified with adequate detail from the official sources reviewed. Unverified social-media and coaching-source claims have therefore been excluded.

Sports News

Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games Begin

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his best wishes to the Indian contingent as the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games began. The Games are being hosted in Glasgow, Scotland.

No Indian medal result was included without a stable official result available at the verification cut-off.

Static GK: The first Commonwealth Games were held as the British Empire Games in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930.

Appointments and Resignations

PersonAppointment/PositionOrganisation/CountryReplacedAdditional FactDr K. Srikar ReddyNext Ambassador of IndiaQatarNot specified in releaseIFS 2001; announced on 24 JulyAshiss Kumar DashCEO Designate; intended CEO & MD from 1 April 2027InfosysSalil ParekhSubject to statutory requirementsRavneet SinghResignation accepted from Union Council of MinistersIndiaNot applicableAccepted under Article 75(2)

Awards and Honours

Award/HonourRecipientFieldAwarding InstitutionKey FactDoctor Honoris Causa/Honorary DoctoratePresident Droupadi MurmuPublic service and international cooperationBucharest University of Economic StudiesConferred on 24 July 2026

The Bucharest University of Economic Studies was established in 1913. Doctor Honoris Causa is its highest academic distinction.

Reports and Indices

No major newly released global report or index containing a verified official India rank was found in the sources reviewed for 24 July. No rank has been estimated or copied from an unverified compilation.

Government Schemes and Campaigns

SchemeMinistry/InstitutionObjectiveBeneficiariesEffective/Launch DateExam FactBHAVYA–RasayanUnion Government/Chemical sectorEstablish three chemical parksIndustry and downstream sectorsApproved 24 July₹3,030 crore; FY27–FY31VISHWAS, 2026EPFOOne-time settlement of damages and penalty disputesEligible employers29 June 2026Open for six monthsAMNESTY, 2026EPFORegularise eligible legacy PF trustsEligible establishments29 June 2026Retrospective regularisation subject to conditions

VISHWAS permits recalculation at reduced rates for eligible defaults before 14 June 2024, subject to payment of statutory interest. Fraud, deliberate record falsification and cases where damages have already been fully recovered are not eligible.

Important Days

WHO Self-Care Month 2026

• Period: 24 June–24 July 2026
• Organisation: World Health Organization
• Official theme: “Self-Care puts your health in your hands: Test. Track. Thrive.”
• Purpose: To promote testing, health tracking and practical self-care actions for physical and mental well-being.

State News

No state-specific update of clear national competitive-exam importance was sufficiently verified by the cut-off. Local or unconfirmed reports have not been included merely to increase the number of items.

Important One-Liners

1. BHAVYA–Rasayan will establish three dedicated chemical parks.
2. Its total financial outlay is ₹3,030 crore.
3. The scheme will run from FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31.
4. The Centre may provide up to ₹1,000 crore per park.
5. Each chemical park requires at least 2,000 acres of contiguous land.
6. Television Rating Policy 2026 replaces the 2014 guidelines.
7. The net-worth requirement for a TV rating agency is now ₹5 crore.
8. The TV rating sample has been expanded to 80,000 metered homes.
9. The third BRICS DRR Ministerial Meeting was held in New Delhi.
10. The BRICS DRR Work Plan covers 2025–2028.
11. The second India–Israel FTA round was held from 20 to 23 July.
12. India–Israel merchandise trade in FY26 was USD 3.93 billion.
13. DHR’s 2026–27 Budget Estimate is ₹4,821.21 crore.
14. NISAR is a dual-frequency L-band and S-band radar mission.
15. NISAR has a 12-day repeat cycle.
16. ISRO released NISAR S-band products through Bhoonidhi.
17. SAIL’s Q1 FY27 revenue from operations was ₹26,246 crore.
18. VISHWAS and AMNESTY are six-month EPFO initiatives.
19. President Droupadi Murmu received an honorary doctorate in Bucharest.
20. Bucharest University of Economic Studies was founded in 1913.
21. Dr K. Srikar Reddy was appointed India’s next Ambassador to Qatar.
22. Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are being hosted in Scotland.
23. WHO Self-Care Month ran from 24 June to 24 July.
24. Ravneet Singh’s resignation was accepted under Article 75(2).

Static GK Connections

Current Affairs TopicRelated Static GKUnion Minister’s resignationArticle 75(2): Ministers hold office during the pleasure of the PresidentBRICS DRR MeetingNDMA derives its statutory basis from the Disaster Management Act, 2005India–IsraelCurrency of Israel: New Israeli ShekelIndia–RomaniaCapital: Bucharest; currency: Romanian LeuNISARSAR stands for Synthetic Aperture RadarISROEstablished in 1969; headquarters in BengaluruICMRIndia’s apex biomedical research body; headquarters in New DelhiEPFOAssociated with the EPF and MP Act, 1952SAILMaharatna CPSE under the Ministry of SteelCommonwealth GamesFirst held at Hamilton, Canada, in 1930WHOEstablished on 7 April 1948; headquarters in Geneva

Daily Current Affairs MCQs

Question 1. How many chemical parks will be established under BHAVYA–Rasayan?

A. Three

B. Four

C. Five

D. Six

Correct Answer: A. Three

Explanation: The Union Cabinet approved three dedicated chemical parks under BHAVYA–Rasayan. The scheme has a total outlay of ₹3,030 crore and seeks to provide shared infrastructure, improve competitiveness and support investment, exports and import substitution in India’s chemical sector.

Question 2. What is the total outlay of BHAVYA–Rasayan?

A. ₹2,030 crore

B. ₹3,030 crore

C. ₹3,500 crore

D. ₹5,030 crore

Correct Answer: B. ₹3,030 crore

Explanation: Of the ₹3,030 crore total outlay, ₹3,000 crore is intended for common infrastructure and basic utilities, while ₹30 crore is for administrative expenditure. The scheme will operate for five years from FY 2026–27 to FY 2030–31.

Question 3. Television Rating Policy 2026 expands the sample to how many metered homes?

A. 60,000

B. 70,000

C. 80,000

D. 1,00,000

Correct Answer: C. 80,000

Explanation: The sample has been expanded from 50,000 to 80,000 metered homes. The policy also reduces the net-worth requirement to ₹5 crore, mandates annual independent audits and requires an establishment survey every three years.

Question 4. Where was the third BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction held?

A. Brasília

B. Cape Town

C. Moscow

D. New Delhi

Correct Answer: D. New Delhi

Explanation: India hosted the meeting in New Delhi on 24 July under its BRICS Chairship 2026. The meeting, organised by NDMA under the Ministry of Home Affairs, adopted the BRICS Joint Statement on Disaster Risk Reduction.

Question 5. Which statement about BHAVYA–Rasayan is correct?

A. The Centre may grant up to ₹1,000 crore per park

B. Each park requires only 500 acres

C. The scheme lasts two years

D. No state contribution is required

Correct Answer: A. The Centre may grant up to ₹1,000 crore per park

Explanation: Central support may reach ₹1,000 crore per park, subject to a minimum state contribution of ₹500 crore. Each selected park requires at least 8 sq. km, or 2,000 acres, of contiguous encumbrance-free land.

Question 6. India–Israel merchandise trade in FY 2025–26 stood at:

A. USD 2.93 billion

B. USD 3.93 billion

C. USD 4.93 billion

D. USD 5.93 billion

Correct Answer: B. USD 3.93 billion

Explanation: The Commerce Ministry reported merchandise trade of USD 3.93 billion in FY26. The second round of proposed FTA negotiations was held at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from 20 to 23 July 2026.

Question 7. Which description of NISAR is correct?

A. An optical-only mission

B. An L-band-only mission

C. A dual-frequency L-band and S-band radar mission

D. A navigation-only satellite

Correct Answer: C. A dual-frequency L-band and S-band radar mission

Explanation: NISAR is a joint NASA–ISRO Earth-observation Synthetic Aperture Radar mission. It is the first spaceborne radar mission to combine L-band and S-band instruments and provides wide-swath, all-weather observations.

Question 8. NISAR S-band products were released through which portal?

A. MOSDAC

B. Bhuvan

C. VEDAS

D. Bhoonidhi

Correct Answer: D. Bhoonidhi

Explanation: ISRO made the daily processed S-band SAR products available through Bhoonidhi, its Earth-observation data dissemination hub. Registered users can search and download Level-1 and Level-2 products.

Question 9. What is DHR’s Budget Estimate for 2026–27?

A. ₹4,821.21 crore

B. ₹3,900.69 crore

C. ₹2,821.21 crore

D. ₹5,900.69 crore

Correct Answer: A. ₹4,821.21 crore

Explanation: The 2026–27 Budget Estimate of ₹4,821.21 crore is approximately 24% higher than the 2025–26 Revised Estimate of ₹3,900.69 crore and more than five times the 2014–15 Revised Estimate.

Question 10. VISHWAS 2026 is associated with:

A. SEBI

B. EPFO

C. RBI

D. PFRDA

Correct Answer: B. EPFO

Explanation: VISHWAS 2026 is an EPFO one-time dispute-resolution scheme for eligible damages and penalty cases. AMNESTY 2026 accompanies it as a one-time regularisation facility for eligible legacy provident-fund trusts.

Question 11. Consider the statements: (1) VISHWAS and AMNESTY became effective on 29 June 2026. (2) Both remain open for six months.

A. Only 1 is correct

B. Only 2 is correct

C. Both are correct

D. Neither is correct

Correct Answer: C. Both are correct

Explanation: EPFO stated that both one-time initiatives became effective on 29 June 2026 and would remain open for six months. Their purposes differ: dispute resolution under VISHWAS and legacy PF trust regularisation under AMNESTY.

Question 12. What was SAIL’s revenue from operations in Q1 FY27?

A. ₹25,921 crore

B. ₹30,813 crore

C. ₹24,216 crore

D. ₹26,246 crore

Correct Answer: D. ₹26,246 crore

Explanation: For the quarter ended 30 June 2026, SAIL reported ₹26,246 crore in revenue from operations, crude-steel production of 4.76 million tonnes and sales volume of 4.16 million tonnes.

Question 13. Which institution conferred an honorary doctorate on President Droupadi Murmu?

A. Bucharest University of Economic Studies

B. University of Oxford

C. Tel Aviv University

D. University of Glasgow

Correct Answer: A. Bucharest University of Economic Studies

Explanation: The Bucharest University of Economic Studies conferred its highest academic distinction, Doctor Honoris Causa, on President Droupadi Murmu in Bucharest on 24 July. The institution was established in 1913.

Question 14. Dr K. Srikar Reddy was appointed India’s next Ambassador to:

A. Romania

B. Qatar

C. Israel

D. Kyrgyz Republic

Correct Answer: B. Qatar

Explanation: The Ministry of External Affairs announced the appointment of Dr K. Srikar Reddy, an IFS officer of the 2001 batch, as India’s next Ambassador to the State of Qatar. Qatar’s capital is Doha.

Question 15. Which pair is correctly matched?

A. Romania—New Israeli Shekel

B. Israel—Romanian Leu

C. Romania—Bucharest

D. Qatar—Glasgow

Correct Answer: C. Romania—Bucharest

Explanation: Bucharest is the capital of Romania, whose currency is the Romanian Leu. Israel uses the New Israeli Shekel, while Doha is the capital of Qatar.

Question 16. Ravneet Singh’s resignation was accepted under which constitutional provision?

A. Article 74(1)

B. Article 76(1)

C. Article 78

D. Article 75(2)

Correct Answer: D. Article 75(2)

Explanation: The President accepted the resignation from the Union Council of Ministers on the Prime Minister’s advice under clause (2) of Article 75. The provision states that ministers hold office during the pleasure of the President.

Question 17. Consider the statements: (1) TV Ratings Policy 2026 requires annual independent audits. (2) Establishment surveys must be held every three years.

A. Both statements are correct

B. Only statement 1 is correct

C. Only statement 2 is correct

D. Both statements are incorrect

Correct Answer: A. Both statements are correct

Explanation: Both requirements form part of the new policy. It also establishes graded penalties, cross-holding safeguards and a minimum 33% independent-director requirement for agency boards.

Question 18. What was the period of WHO Self-Care Month 2026?

A. 1–31 July

B. 24 June–24 July

C. 7 June–7 July

D. 21 June–21 July

Correct Answer: B. 24 June–24 July

Explanation: WHO observed Self-Care Month from 24 June to 24 July. The official 2026 theme was “Self-Care puts your health in your hands: Test. Track. Thrive.”

Question 19. Match: (a) NISAR (b) VISHWAS 2026 (c) BHAVYA–Rasayan with (1) EPFO dispute settlement (2) chemical parks (3) dual-frequency SAR mission.

A. a-1, b-2, c-3

B. a-2, b-3, c-1

C. a-3, b-1, c-2

D. a-3, b-2, c-1

Correct Answer: C. a-3, b-1, c-2

Explanation: NISAR is the dual-frequency SAR mission; VISHWAS is EPFO’s dispute-resolution scheme; and BHAVYA–Rasayan supports three dedicated chemical parks.

Question 20. Consider the statements: (1) Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are in Scotland. (2) The first Games were held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930.

A. Only 1 is correct

B. Only 2 is correct

C. Neither is correct

D. Both are correct

Correct Answer: D. Both are correct

Explanation: Glasgow is in Scotland and is hosting the 2026 edition. The first edition was held in Hamilton, Canada, in 1930 under the name British Empire Games.

Quick Revision Quiz

1. What is the total outlay of BHAVYA–Rasayan?
2. How many metered homes are prescribed under TV Ratings Policy 2026?
3. Which city hosted the third BRICS DRR Ministerial Meeting?
4. What was India–Israel merchandise trade in FY26?
5. Which ISRO portal provides NISAR S-band products?
6. What is DHR’s 2026–27 Budget Estimate?
7. Which institution operates VISHWAS 2026?
8. Which Romanian university honoured President Droupadi Murmu?
9. Who was appointed India’s next Ambassador to Qatar?
10. What was the theme of WHO Self-Care Month 2026?

Answer Key

1. ₹3,030 crore
2. 80,000
3. New Delhi
4. USD 3.93 billion
5. Bhoonidhi
6. ₹4,821.21 crore
7. EPFO
8. Bucharest University of Economic Studies
9. Dr K. Srikar Reddy
10. “Self-Care puts your health in your hands: Test. Track. Thrive.”

Daily Current Affairs Summary

The major current-affairs themes of 24 July 2026 were industrial infrastructure, media regulation, international cooperation and space science. The Cabinet approved the ₹3,030-crore BHAVYA–Rasayan scheme for three chemical parks. Television Rating Policy 2026 reduced the net-worth requirement to ₹5 crore and expanded the audience-measurement sample to 80,000 homes. The third BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Ministerial Meeting in New Delhi adopted a joint statement supporting the 2025–2028 work plan. India and Israel completed their second FTA negotiation round; FY26 merchandise trade stood at $3.93 billion. ISRO released NISAR S-band SAR products through Bhoonidhi, while DHR’s 2026–27 allocation reached ₹4,821.21 crore. EPFO’s VISHWAS and AMNESTY initiatives address legacy disputes and PF trusts. President Droupadi Murmu received an honorary doctorate in Bucharest, and the Glasgow Commonwealth Games began. During revision, note the reporting period attached to every figure and distinguish policy announcements from notified legal changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most important current affairs of 24 July 2026?

BHAVYA–Rasayan, Television Rating Policy 2026, the BRICS DRR meeting, India–Israel FTA talks, NISAR data release, the DHR allocation and EPFO’s VISHWAS and AMNESTY initiatives are the most exam-relevant topics.

What questions may be asked from 24 July 2026 current affairs?

Likely questions include the ₹3,030-crore outlay, three chemical parks, 80,000 metered homes, venue of the BRICS meeting, $3.93-billion India–Israel trade, NISAR’s 12-day cycle and DHR’s ₹4,821.21-crore allocation.

How should I remember daily current affairs?

Record every update under four labels: date, institution, place and key figure. Revise the one-liners the next day, attempt a weekly MCQ set and maintain a separate error notebook.

How should static GK be studied with current affairs?

Connect each organisation with its headquarters and foundation year, every country with its capital and currency, and constitutional news with the relevant Article. For example, connect a Union minister’s resignation with Article 75(2).

Which exams is this article useful for?

It supports General Awareness preparation for UPSC, State PCS, SSC, Banking, Railway, CDS, CAPF, Police and other government recruitment examinations.