Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for July 14, 2026.
This comprehensive compilation covers all important events across national politics,
international relations, science & technology, economy, sports, and more.
Sourced from The Hindu, Indian Express, PIB, and other reputed media.
Perfect for TNPSC Group 1, Group 2, Group 2A, and Group 4 exam preparation.

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🏛️ National Politics & Government

1. Lakhanpurin J&K Selected for PMSVANidhiStreet Food Hub InitiativeIn July 2026, Lakhanpur in Kathua d

• What happened: Lakhanpurin J&K Selected for PMSVANidhiStreet Food Hub InitiativeIn July 2026, Lakhanpur in Kathua district, Jammu & Kashmir(J&K)was selected among the first towns in India for the development of aStreet Food Hubunder the Pradhan Mantri Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi(PMSVANidhi)initiative of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). Highlights of the Initiative:Objective:To develop organised and hygienic street food hubs, promote local cuisine, tourism and sustainable livelihoods for street vendors.Funding: Each approved Street Food Hub will receive Rs.
• Key details: 4 crore in 3 installments of 30%-50%-20%, along with aRs. 25 lakhincentive for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) having a notified Street Vending Plan.Implementation:The initiative targets up to 50 Street Food Hubs nationwide with support fromMoHUA, Ministry of Tourism(MoT),and Food Safety and Standards Authority of India(FSSAI). ChitkaraUniversity Launches Rs.
• Key points: The project was announced by Union Minister of State (MoS) (Independent Charge, IC)Dr. Jitendra Singh, Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T) to establish a Street Food Hub across two clusters in Lakhanpur Market, promoting Dogra cuisine, tourism, and street vendors.; The inauguration was attended by Amit Dhaka, Indian Administrative Service (IAS), CEO, Invest Punjab; Prateek Deshmukh and Deepakshi Jindal of AIM, NITI Aayog; and Dr. Ashok Chitkara and Dr. Madhu Chitkara of Chitkara University.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. DoP and TRAI Signed MoU for India’s Largest Village-Level Telecom Network Survey

• What happened: DoP and TRAI Signed MoU for India’s Largest Village-Level Telecom Network SurveyIn July 2026, the Department of Posts(DoP), Ministry of Communications, and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI)signed a Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) in New Delhi, Delhi to conduct India’slargestvillage-level telecom network performance survey. Highlights of the Initiative:Objective:To identify mobile connectivity gaps and support evidence-based telecom policy for improving rural telecom infrastructure.Implementation: Over 1.40 lakh Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDSs) will collect field data during routine postal operations.Roles:The DoP will conduct the survey, while TRAI will provide the app, training, technical support, and monitoring.MoU:The agreement was signed by Manisha Bansal Badal (DoP) and S.
• Key details: M. K. Chandra (TRAI) to strengthen Digital India and improve rural telecom services.About TRAI:Established in 1997, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) is headquartered in New Delhi and is chaired by Anil Kumar Lahoti.
• Key points: The one-year initiative will assess the mobile network performance of Bharti Airtel, Reliance Jio, Vodafone Idea (Vi), and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) across over5.68 lakh villagesusing an Android-based mobile application developed by TRAI.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. DBN, GFGNL, and BSNL Sign Addendum for Rs.5,629 Crore BharatNet Rural Broadband Rollout in Gujarat

• What happened: DBN, GFGNL, and BSNL Sign Addendum for Rs.5,629 Crore BharatNet Rural Broadband Rollout in GujaratIn July 2026, Digital Bharat Nidhi(DBN)under the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), the Government ofGujarat(GoG), Gujarat Fibre Grid Network Limited (GFGNL), and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)signed anaddendumto the existing agreement for implementing the Amended BharatNet Programme (ABP) in Gujarat under the State-led model, with a total outlay ofRs. 5,629 crore,at Sanchar Bhawan, New Delhi, Delhi.Key Details ofAddendum:Signatories:The agreement was signed byP.
• Key details: Bharathi, Secretary,Department of Science and Technology, GoG, andDinesh Kumar Garg, Deputy Director General (DDG), Aadhaar & BharatNet Programme (ABP) Implementation-I, DoT.Significance:The agreement aims to strengthen rural digital broadband connectivity, enhancing last-mile connectivity and promoting inclusive digital growth across the state.Implementation: GFGNL will implement the programme across 14,287 GPs, providing over 5 lakh rural home fibre connections and extending connectivity to 3,895 villages on a demand basis to strengthen last-mile broadband connectivity.About BharatNet:Launched as the National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN) in 2011 and renamed BharatNet in 2015, it aims to provide high-speed broadband connectivity to around 2.5 lakh GPs across India.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. Assam FM Jayanta Malla Baruah Presents Rs 2.85 Lakh Cr budget for FY27

• What happened: Assam FM Jayanta Malla Baruah Presents Rs 2.85 Lakh Cr budget for FY27In July 2026,Jayanta Malla Baruah, Finance Minister(FM) of Assam, presented the State Budget for Financial Year 2026-27(FY27)with a total outlay ofRs 2,85,084 crore(Cr) in the Assam Legislative Assembly in Dispur, Assam.Highlights:Receipts &Expenditure:The total receipts in the Consolidated Fund of Assam for FY27 are estimated atRs. 1,51,843.23 Cr.
• Key details: Key Allocations:Infrastructure remained a key focus area of the Assam Budget 2026-27.
• Key points: The total expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of Assam is projected at Rs. 1,56,714.88 Cr.; The Assam Budget 2026-27 announced aRs. 77,353 croreinvestment pipeline for the power sector to transform Assam into a power-surplus state.; The Assam Government proposed an irrigation expansion programme with an estimated investment of Rs. 3,000–4,000 crore over the next five years.; The Assam Budget 2026-27 allocated more thanRs. 6,000 crorefor flagship welfare schemes, including Orunodoi, pensions, student assistance, farmer support, and tea garden welfare programmes.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. UP CM Yogi Adityanath Renames Ayodhya’s

• What happened: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Renames Ayodhya’sBhadarsaTown As ‘Bharat Nagar’In July 2026, Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister (CM), Uttar Pradesh(UP)renamed the‘Bhadarsatown’in Ayodhya district as‘Bharat Nagar’to honor the town’s cultural and spiritual heritage and its connection to the nearby historical site ofBharat Kund.Context of Renaming:Significance:The renaming aims to strengthen tourism and civic awareness, linking the town’s identity with India’s broader cultural narrative.Honors:The renaming directly honors Bharat, the younger brother of Lord Ram, whose devotion and ultimate sacrifice serve as an enduring foundational pillar of Ayodhya’s history.Implementation:The UP Government has initiated the process of updating the new name in official records and administrative documents in accordance with the prescribed procedures.Other Announcements:Also renamed the newly constitutedKhiloni-Suchitaganjnagar panchayat in Ayodhya district as Maa Jwala Ji Nagar Panchayat. *******.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

6. Overview of PMNarendraModi’sVisit to Australia from July 8-10, 2026 – Part – IIPrime Minister (PM) N

• What happened: Overview of PMNarendraModi’sVisit to Australia from July 8-10, 2026 – Part – IIPrime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi participated in the3rd India-Australia Annual Leaders’ Summithosted by Australian PM Anthony Albanese MP, in Melbourne, Australia. Key Outcomes:Nuclear Cooperation:One of the key outcomes of PM Modi’s visit to Australia was the finalization of Administrative Arrangement ofIndia-Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement (originally signed in 2014), facilitating the commercial supply of Australian uranium for India’s civilian nuclear power programme.JDDSC:India and Australia signed a Joint Declarationon Defence and Security Cooperation(JDDSC)replacing the existing joint declaration on security(adopted in 2009).Education:Both countries announced several initiatives to strengthen academic and vocational collaboration in the education sector such as the handing over a Letter of Intent (LoI) to Flinders University to set up a campus in Bengaluru, Karnataka (India); and receiving of approval by Australia’s Victoria University(VU)to operationalise its campus in Gurugram, Haryana (India) from August 2026.Repatriation of Indian artifacts:Australia voluntarily announced to repatriate three significant Indian artefacts: granite Nandi sculpture (origins back to the 11th-12th century); a bronze trident bearing the image of Goddess Bhadrakali (11th Century)and a basalt sculpture of six-headed Skanda (Karttikeya) (12th-century).
• Key points: Following the annual summit, both countries unveiled a list of the18 major agreements and initiatives,spanning defence, maritime security, clean energy, critical technologies, education, skill development and cultural cooperation.; Earlier, PM Modi held a bilateral meeting with Margaret Garnder AC, Governor of Victoria, at the Government House in Melbourne, where he signed the visitor’s Book.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

7. WIPO Report 2026 Reaffirms India as Global Innovation Powerhouse; Intangible Investment Grows 7.9%

• What happened: WIPO Report 2026 Reaffirms India as Global Innovation Powerhouse; Intangible Investment Grows 7.9%In July 2026, the World Intellectual Property Organization(WIPO)and Luiss Business School(LBS)released the3rd edition ofWorld Intangible Investment Report 2026,highlightingIndiaas thefastest-growing major economyin intangible investments. About World Intangible Investment Report 2026:India’s Performance: Global Trends:USA, Japan, and Germany were the largest investors in absolute terms, while Sweden, USA, and France recorded the highest investment intensity.
• Key points: India’s intangible investment reachedUSD 78.2 billionin 2023 after7.9% annual growth, driven by software, Research and Development (R&D), intellectual property, and innovation.; Growth:India recorded the highest intangible investment growth among the world’s 15 largest economies at 7.9% , surpassing Japan (4.8%), the Philippines (4.6%), and the United States of America (USA) (4.4%).; Composition:India’s intangible investments include R&D, software, databases, brands, design, organisational capital, and intellectual property, with software and databases accounting for 45%, followed by organisational capital (21.8%), research and development (R&D) (12.7%), design (11%), and brands (9.3%).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

8. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• What happened: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

9. Founder of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani Received Fortune India MPW Honour

• What happened: Founder of Reliance Foundation Nita Ambani Received Fortune India MPW HonourIn July 2026,Nita Ambani,founder and chairperson of Reliance Foundation, felicitated with theFortune India Most Powerful Women (MPW) honourfor her visionary leadership, commitment to building institutions and inclusive development across India, at the Fortune India MPW event held in Mumbai, Maharashtra.Fortune India MPW 2026:Launch of MPW 2026 List:The event also witnessed the launch ofFortune India MPW 2026 list,recognising 100 women for shaping the country’s economic and business scenario.Top 5 MPW in India:Other that Nita Ambani, Roshni Nadar, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HCL Technologies (ranked at 2nd spot); Reddy Sisters: Shobana Kamineni; Sangita Reddy; Preetha Reddy; Suneeta Reddy; owners of Apollo Hospitals Enterprise (collectively ranked at 3rd spot); Savirti Jindal, Chairperson Emeritus, OP Jindal Group (ranked at 4th spot) and Dr. Priti Adani, founder of Adani Foundation (ranked at 5th spot); featured among India’s top5 MPW list.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

🔬 Science & Technology

10. Indian Navy commissions indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri into Eastern Fleet

• What happened: Indian Navy commissions indigenous stealth frigate INS Mahendragiri into Eastern FleetIn July 2026, theIndian Navy(IN) commissioned the indigenous stealth frigateIndian Naval Ship(INS) Mahendragiri(Pennant Number: F38), thesixthNilgiri-class(Project-17A)frigate, into theEastern Fleet(Sunrise Fleet), strengthening maritime warfare and stealth capabilities under the vision ofMAHASAGAR(Maritime Security Strategy for the Indian Ocean Region). About Stealth Frigate ‘Mahendragiri’:Naming:The ship is named after the Mahendragiri mountain peak located in the Eastern Ghats of Odisha, it symbolises strength, steadfastness and indomitable resolve, and bears the motto ‘Mighty, Majestic, Matchless’Design:It was designed by the Warship Design Bureau (WDB) and built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, Maharashtra.
• Key points: The commissioning ceremony was presided over by Union Defence MinisterRajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD) at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh (AP).; The other ships already delivered to the IN include INS Nilgiri, INS Himgiri, INS Udaygiri, INS Taragiri, and INS Vindhyagiri.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

🏏 Sports

11. Wimbledon Championships 2026: Jannik Sinner and Linda Nosková Won Men’s and Women’s Singles Titles

• What happened: Wimbledon Championships 2026: Jannik Sinner and Linda Nosková Won Men’s and Women’s Singles TitlesThe2026 Wimbledon Championships, a major tennis tournament, was held at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club(AELTC)in Wimbledon, London, England from 29 June to 12 July 2026, where World No. 1Jannik Sinnerof Italy won themen’s singles titleby defeating Germany’s Alexander Zverev 6-7(7), 7-6(2), 6-3, 6-4 in the final, securing his fifth Grand Slam singles title.
• Key details: About Wimbledon Championships 2026:Women’s Doubles:The 10th-seeded pair of Guo Hanyu (China) and Kristina Mladenovic (France) won the 2026 Wimbledon women’s doubles title by defeating Gabriela Dabrowski (Canada) and Luisa Stefani (Brazil) 6–3, 7–5 in the final.Men’s Doubles:Harri Heliövaara (Finland) and Henry Patten (United Kingdom) successfully defended their Wimbledon men’s doubles title by defeating Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador) and Mate Pavić (Croatia) 7-6(4), 7-6(3).Mixed Doubles:Marcelo Arévalo (El Salvador) and Jeļena Ostapenko (Latvia) won the mixed doubles title after defeating Marc Polmans (Australia) and Storm Hunter (Australia) 4-6, 7-5, 6-2.
• Key points: Linda Noskováof the Czech Republic, the ninth seed, won the 2026 Wimbledonwomen’s singles titleby defeating fellow Czech Karolína Muchová, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3, the 10th seed, in the final.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

12. Legendary Playback Singer S. Janaki Passed Away at 88

• What happened: Legendary Playback Singer S. Janaki Passed Away at 88In July 2026, legendary playback singer Sistla Sreeramamurthy(S.) Janaki,popularly known as the“Nightingale of South India”, passed away at the age of 88 at Mysuru, Karnataka.
• Key details: About S. Janaki:Career:S. Janaki made her playback debut with the Tamil filmVidhiyinVilayattuin 1957and went on to become one of India’s most versatile playback singers across Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, and other Indian languages.Achievement:With a career spanning over six decades (1957–2017), she recorded over48,000 songsin nearly 20 Indian languages, becoming one of India’s most celebrated playback singers.Awards:She won4 National Film Awardsfor Best Female Playback Singer for “Senthoora Poove” (16Vayathinile, Tamil, 1977), “Ettumanoor Ambalathil” (Oppol, Malayalam, 1981), “Vennello Godari Andam” (Sitara, Telugu, 1984), and “Inji Iduppazhagi” (ThevarMagan, Tamil, 1992).
• Key points: She was born on 23 April 1938 at Repalle, Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh(AP).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

13. Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin

• What happened: Former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad binKhalifaAlThaniPassed AwayIn July 2026,Sheikh Hamad binKhalifaAlThani,the former Emir of Qatar, passed away at the age of 74. He ruled Qatar from 1995 to 2013 before voluntarily abdicating in favour of his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, becoming one of the first modern Arab leaders to peacefully transfer power.
• Key details: About Sheikh Hamad binKhalifaAlThani:Background:Before becoming Emir of Qatar, he served as Commander of the Armed Forces, Defence Minister, and Crown Prince.Leadership:He came to power through a bloodless coup in 1995 and ruled Qatar until 2013, transforming it into a global hub for energy, diplomacy, media and investment.Achievements:Under his leadership, Qatar became a leading Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exporter, launched Al Jazeera media, established the Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), expanded Qatar Airways, and hosted the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Honours:He received several international honours, including the Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (Portugal), the Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic (Spain).
• Key points: He was born in1952into the Al Thani royal family, which has ruled Qatar since 1851.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

14. World Population Day 2026 – July 11

• What happened: World Population Day 2026 – July 11The United Nations(UN’s) World Population Dayis annually observed across the globe onJuly 11to raise awareness about pressing population issues and emphasize the interrelationship between population dynamics, environmental sustainability, and socio-economic development. Background:Establishment:World Population Day was established in 1989 by the then Governing Council of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).UN Resolution:In December 1990, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/45/216, officially proclaiming the annual observance of World Population Day.First Observance:The first World Population Day was observed on July 11, 1990, in more than 90 countries.
• Key points: 2026 Theme:“Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people – today and for the future.”
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

15. International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica 2026 – 11 July

• What happened: International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica 2026 – 11 JulyThe United Nations(UN)annually observes theInternational Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenicaon11 Julyto honour the victims of the Srebrenica genocide and promote justice, remembrance and reconciliation.Background:UNGA Resolution:In May2024,the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/78/282, proclaiming 11 July as the annual International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica.First Observance:The first International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica was observed on11 July 2024.Genocide:In July 1995, over 8,000 Bosnian Muslim men and boys were killed by the Bosnian Serb Army after capturing Srebrenica, a United Nations (UN) safe area in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
• Key points: 11 July 2026 marks the31st anniversaryof the 1995 Srebrenica Genocide.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

16. World Horse Day 2026 – July 11

• What happened: World Horse Day 2026 – July 11The United Nations (UN) observesWorld Horse Day(WHD) annually on11 Julyto recognise, celebrate, and protect the significant contribution of horses to human society worldwide. Background:Resolution:On 3 June2025,the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted Resolution 79/291, led byMongolia,officially proclaiming 11 July of every year as World Horse Day.Call to Action:The resolution urges governments, educational institutions, businesses, and individuals to celebrate the role of horses and support efforts to address the challenges affecting them in the modern world.First Observance:The first World Horse Day was observed on11 July 2025.
• Key points: 11 July 2026 marked the2ndobservance of WHD.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

📝 Practice Questions (MCQs)

Test your knowledge with these questions based on today’s current affairs:

Q1. Which of the following is related to: Lakhanpurin J&K Selected for PMSVANidhiStreet Food Hub InitiativeIn July 2026, Lakhanpur in Kathua d?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: DoP and TRAI Signed MoU for India’s Largest Village-Level Telecom Network Survey?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: DBN, GFGNL, and BSNL Sign Addendum for Rs.5,629 Crore BharatNet Rural Broadband Rollout in Gujarat?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: Assam FM Jayanta Malla Baruah Presents Rs 2.85 Lakh Cr budget for FY27?

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Q5. Which of the following is related to: UP CM Yogi Adityanath Renames Ayodhya’s?

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