Welcome to today’s TNPSC Daily Current Affairs for July 07, 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. Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Rajasthan And Gujarat On July 4, 2026

• What happened: Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Rajasthan And Gujarat On July 4, 2026On July 04 2026, Prime Minister (PM) Narendra Modi visited Rajasthan and Gujarat, inaugurating and laying foundations stones for various development projects.Key Highlights of Visit: Rajasthan: During his visit, PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly developed, Rs 480 crore terminal building atJodhpur Airport, designed to handle up to 2 million passengers annually and also launched the Modified Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik(UDAN) schemeto bolster remote regional connectivity, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Gujarat: PM Modi inaugurated theCG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) facility, developed at a cost of Rs 7,500 crore under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM).
• Key points: During his visit to Rajasthan’s Balotra, PM Modi laid the foundation stones and inaugurated various development projects worthRs 1.06 lakh crore, spanning railways, highways, Renewable Energy (RE), and power transmission.; He inauguratedIndia’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation at Pachpadra, a massive project developed by Joint Venture (JV) between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Rajasthan Government and laid the foundation for Phase-II  of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project (over Rs 13,000 crore).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

2. 29th National Conference on e-Governance Held in Jaipur, Rajasthan

• What happened: 29th National Conference on e-Governance Held in Jaipur, RajasthanIn July 2026, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances(DARPG), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), and Government ofRajasthanorganised the29thNational Conference on e-Governance(NCeG) at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan.AboutNCeG2026: Theme: The conference, held from July 1-2, 2026, was inaugurated by Rajasthan Chief Minister (CM) Bhajan Lal Sharma and held under the theme,“Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven & Secure Digital Governance.”Awards: TheNational Awards for e-Governance 2026presented 17 awards across seven categories, comprising 10 Gold awards (Rs.10 lakh each), six Silver awards (Rs.5 lakh each), and one Jury Award.Outcome: The conference concluded with the adoption of theJaipur Declaration on e-Governance 2026, which outlines a roadmap for strengthening AI-enabled, data-driven, and secure digital governance across India.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

3. CCRAS Launches Three Research Initia

• What happened: CCRAS Launches Three Research Initiativesto Strengthen Ayurveda Research and Digital GovernanceIn July 2026, Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH(Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa, and Homeopathy), conducted the5thExecutive Committee(EC) Meeting of the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences(CCRAS), the apex research body under the Ministry of AYUSH, in New Delhi, Delhi.Highlights of the Event: Diginitaries: The meeting was attended by Hoveyda Abbas, Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser, Ministry of AYUSH; Satyajit Paul, Senior Statistical Adviser, Ministry of AYUSH; N. Srikanth, Deputy Director General, CCRAS; and Deepak Kochhar, Deputy Director–Administration, CCRAS; along with other Executive Committee members.Key Launches: During the meeting, CCRAS launched three major initiatives: Research Methodology Textbook, CCRAS PRAYATNA 2026–27, and theCCRAS Digital Ecosystem Dashboard, to strengthen evidence-based Ayurveda research, scientific writing, research education, and digital governance in the Ayurveda sector.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

4. DAC clears Rs 52,000 crore Modernisation Plan to strengthen Army, Navy and Air Force

• What happened: DAC clears Rs 52,000 crore Modernisation Plan to strengthen Army, Navy and Air ForceIn July 2026, Defence Acquisition Council(DAC), chaired by Union MinisterRajnath Singh, Ministry of Defence (MoD), grantedAcceptance of Necessity(AoN) worth approximatelyRs 52,000 crorefor various acquisition proposals of the IndianArmy(IA), IndianNavy(IN) and IndianAir Force(IAF).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

5. Indian Army Procurements:

• What happened: Indian Army Procurements:
• Key points: AKASH TARANG System: An advanced Anti-Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(Anti-UAV) Electronic Warfare System; Man-Portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) Systems; Medium Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM); Very Short Range Air Defence Systems (V-SHORADS)
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

6. Indian Navy Procurements:

• What happened: Indian Navy Procurements:
• Key points: Multi Influence Ground Mines (MIGM); Naval Shipborne Unmanned Aerial Systems (NSUAS); Land-Based Testing Facility (LBTF)
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

7. Indian Air Force Procurements:

• What happened: Indian Air Force Procurements: SharnbasvaUniversity Signs MoU with Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Boost Academic CollaborationIn July 2026, SharnbasvaUniversity, Kalaburagi, Karnataka, signed a 5 year Memorandum of Understanding(MoU) with the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City (IUH), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Highlights of the MoU: Features: The collaboration will initially focus on Engineering, Technology and Management Studies.Significance: The partnership is expected to enhance academic excellence, innovation and global exposure for students and faculty of both institutions.Signatories: The agreement was signed by Bui Thanh Hung of the IUH and Lakshmi Patil Maka, Registrar of Sharnbasva University, in Kalaburagi, Karnataka.
• Key points: Fixed-Wing High-Altitude Pseudo Satellites (FW-HAPS); The MoU aims  to strengthen academic collaboration, collaborative research, faculty and student exchange, and scientific and cultural cooperation between the two universities.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Polity & Governance (GS Paper 2). Government policies and administration.

🌍 International Affairs

8. India, Mali launch inaugural export forum to Boost Bilateral Trade & Investment

• What happened: India, Mali launch inaugural export forum to Boost Bilateral Trade & InvestmentIn July 2026, India and Mali launched the inaugural India–Mali Forum for the Promotion of Exports in Bamako, Mali, under the theme“Reinforcing Trade and Strategic Partnerships”. The forum, jointly organised by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Mali, the Embassy of India in Bamako and the Malian Agency for the Promotion of Exports(APEX-Mali), aims to enhance bilateral trade and investment. Highlights of Export forum: Trade performance: India–Mali bilateral trade reached USD 326.61 million in Financial Year 2025 -2026(FY-26) registering 55% growth over FY 25.
• Key details: Supported by India’s Duty-Free Tariff Preference (DFTP) Scheme, Mali has an estimated USD 3.96 billion untapped export potential in the Indian market.Trade & Business: Mali exports raw cotton, leather, cashew, gum arabic, sesame and lead to India, while India exports pharmaceuticals, cotton fabrics, bicycles, and two- and three-wheelers. The forum also hosted Business-to-Business(B2B), Business-to-Government(B2G) and Government-to-Government(G2G)meetings.Outcomes: Both countries prioritised cooperation in textiles, mining, energy, agro-industry, pharmaceuticals, healthcare and education, besides discussing trade facilitation measures.Future Roadmap: Under Vision Mali 2063, Mali announced an Investment Forum on 3–4 December 2026 to showcase bankable projects and attract global investors.About DFTP Scheme: Launched by the GoI in 2008, the DFTP Schemeprovides duty-free market access toLeast Developed Countries (LDCs) to promote trade and economic cooperation.
• Key points: The Forum was presided over by the Prime Minister(PM) of Mali’s Transition Government, Major General Abdoulaye Maïga. The Indian delegation was led by Amit Kumar, Joint Secretary (Foreign Trade–Africa), Department of Commerce, Government of India (GoI).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: International Relations (GS Paper 2). Bilateral and multilateral agreements.

🔬 Science & Technology

9. ISRO Conducts First Ground Test of SOLVE for

• What happened: ISRO Conducts First Ground Test of SOLVE forGaganyaanCrew Module Parachute Validation atSriharikota, APIn July 2026, the Indian Space Research Organisation(ISRO) successfully conducted thefirst ground testof the Sub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments(SOLVE), at the Static Test Facility in Satish Dhawan Space Centre(SDSC), Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (AP). AboutSub-Orbital Launch Vehicle for Experiments (SOLVE): Objective: To test the Crew Module’s deceleration system, parachute deployment, and safe recovery under realistic mission conditions for Gaganyaan.Features: It is equipped with a modified Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) strap-on motor using slow-burning solid propellant, a straight nozzle with Secondary Injection Thrust Vector Control (SITVC), and a 10-stage parachute deployment system.Significance: It provides a cost-effective and flexible platform for repeated validation of critical crew safety technologies, reducing technical risks by identifying and resolving issues before human missions while strengthening India’s human-rated spaceflight capabilities and crew safety systems.
• Key points: The test validated the solid motor for integrated parachute trials of theGaganyaanCrew Moduleby using ISRO’s SOLVE, a solid motor-based test vehicle that simulates deceleration at altitudes between10 kilometre (km) and17 kmbefore human spaceflight.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Science & Technology (GS Paper 3). Achievements of Indians in S&T.

💰 Economy & Banking

10. Delhi Government to Launch Rs 8300 Cr Air Pollution Project with World Bank

• What happened: Delhi Government to Launch Rs 8300 Cr Air Pollution Project with World BankIn July 2026, the Delhi Government led by Chief Minister (CM) Rekha Guptaannounced aRs 8,300 Crore (Cr) programmeto tackle the air pollution in the national capital.
• Key points: The programme will be implemented with the support of the World Bank (WB).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

11. Air Pollution Project Details

• What happened: Air Pollution Project DetailsTitle: The project is titled as“Clean Air, Healthy Delhi”. Objective: The project prepared by the Environment Department aims to accelerate the objectives of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). Implementation: The programme will be jointly implemented by the Environment Department, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, the Transport Department, the Public Works Department, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the Delhi Jal Board, the Delhi Development Authority, the New Delhi Municipal Council and the Delhi Traffic Police.
• Key points: This project will run in parallel to the existing plans to reduce Delhi’s pollution.; The Department of Economic Affairs and the World Bank will also be key partners.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

12. AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS

• What happened: AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

13. Sikkim mountaineer Tshering Choden Scales Europe’s highest peak Mount Elbrus

• What happened: Sikkim mountaineer Tshering Choden Scales Europe’s highest peak Mount ElbrusIn July 2026, Tshering Choden, mountaineer from Sikkim, successfully scaledMount (Mt.) Elbrus, Europe’s highest mountain peak located at an altitude of5,642 metres (m). Key Details: Previous Summit: Also, this marked her2ndsuccessful ascent in the Seven Summits challenge.
• Key details: Previously, she had scaledMount Kilimanjaro (5,895 m), the highest peak in Africa, in August 2025.Mt. Elbrus: It is part of the Caucasus mountain range, and is located near the Georgian border in the south of Russia.Twin Summits: It is a dormant stratovolcano, featuring two summits i. e. West Summit (at 5,642 m) and East Summit (at 5, 595 m). Seven Summits: Mt.
• Key points: The successful ascent represents a major milestone in her ongoing Seven Summits challenge, which involves climbing the highest mountain on each of the seven continents.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

14. ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS

• What happened: ACQUISITIONS & MERGERS.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

15. State Bank of India to Acquire NHB’s 10% Stake in RDCL

• What happened: State Bank of India to Acquire NHB’s 10% Stake in RDCLIn June 2026, the State Bank of India (SBI), India’s largest and oldest Public Sector Bank(PSB), announced theacquisition of the National Housing Bank’s(NHB’s) 10% stakein RMBS Development Company Limited(RDCL), a middle-layer Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) focused on residential mortgage-backed securitisation.Key Details of Acquisition: Shareholding Change: Following the transaction, the National Housing Bank’s(NHB’s) shareholding in RDCL will decline from 39% to29%. Impact: The acquisition will strengthen RDCL’s role in developing a deeper secondary mortgage market by enabling banks and non-bank lenders to pool housing loans, convert them into tradable securities, unlock capital, improve liquidity, and support fresh lending.About RDCL: RDCL was established in 2024 with a paid-up capital of Rs.500 crore to deepen India’s Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) market.
• Key points: LIC holds a 10% stake in RDCL, while HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank, and Bajaj Finance hold 7% each. Aditya Birla Housing Finance, Tata Capital Housing Finance, Truhome Finance, Grihum Housing Finance, Hero Housing Finance, and IIFL Home Finance each hold a 5% stake.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Economy (GS Paper 3). Banking, monetary policy, fiscal developments.

🏏 Sports

16. Australia Clinched 7th Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Title by Defeating England in Finals

• What happened: Australia Clinched 7th Women’s T20 Cricket World Cup Title by Defeating England in FinalsThe 2026 International Cricket Council(ICC) Women’s Twenty20 (T20) World Cupwas held from 12 June to 5 July 2026, culminating in the final at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London, England, whereAustraliadefeatedEnglandby seven wickets chasing down 151 with 153/3 in 17.1 overs to secure a record-extendingseventhtitle.About ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026: Overview: The 2026 ICC Women’s T20 World Cup was the 10th edition of the biennial international cricket tournament for women in the Twenty20 International (WT20I) format, hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) across seven venues.Format: Twelve teams competed in two groups of six in a round-robin format. The top two from each group advanced to semi-finals.Shree Charani: Indian bowler Shree Charani headlined the tournament by taking 14 wickets, finishing as the Leading Wicket-Taker of the 2026 Women’s T20 World Cup.
• Key details: Charani also set the national record for the most wickets by an Indian in a single edition.Beth Mooney(Australia): 64 runs, Player of the Final and Tournament, first player to win two Player of the Tournament awards in T20WC history (2023 and 2026).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

17. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record, Becomes India’s Youngest

• What happened: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Breaks Sachin Tendulkar’s Record, Becomes India’s YoungestInternationalDebutantIn July 2026, Vaibhav SooryavanshibecameIndia’s youngest international cricket debutantat15 yearsand99 days, making his senior Twenty20 International (T20I) debut against England at Old Trafford, Manchester, England AboutVaibhav Sooryavanshi: Profile: Born in 2011 in Tajpur, Bihar, he made his first-class debut as a right-handed batsman at 12 years 284 days in 2024 and scored a 58-ball century in India Under-19 Youth Test against Australia the same year.Performance: Sooryavanshi earned his maiden national call-up after scoring 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30, including 1 century and 5 fifties, and hitting a record 72 sixes for Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), finished as tournament’s top run-scorer.Under-19 World Cup: In his maiden season in 2026, he helped India win the title, scoring 439 runs in 7 innings at an average of 62.71 and strike rate of 169.49, with a century, 3 fifties, best of 175, and 30 sixes.Honours: He became the first player in IPL history to win the Orange Cap, Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Emerging Player awards in the same season, along with Super Striker and Super Sixes awards.
• Key points: He broke Sachin Tendulkar’s36-year-old record, who debuted for India against Pakistan in 1989 at 16 years and 205 days (Test) and 16 years and 238 days (One Day International (ODI)).; He also broke the record ofShafali Verma, India’s youngest overall international debutant at 15 years and 239 days against South Africa in 2019.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: Sports Current Affairs. Awards and achievements of sportspersons.

📘 General Knowledge & Miscellaneous

18. Legendary Pandavani Singer and Padma Awardee Teejan Bai Passed Away

• What happened: Legendary Pandavani Singer and Padma Awardee Teejan Bai Passed AwayIn July 2026, renowned Pandavani singer and Padma awardeeTeejanBaipassed away at the age of 70 in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. She was born on 8 August 1956 at Ganiyari village in Durg district, Chhattisgarh.
• Key details: AboutTeejanBaiProfile: She dedicated her life to transformingPandavanifrom a regional folk tradition into an internationally acclaimed art form, celebrated for her powerful voice, commanding stage presence, expressive style, and tambura rhythm.GlobalPerformances: She emerged as one of India’s leading folk artistes, performing in over 1,000 shows across India and abroad, including in the United States of America (USA), United Kingdom (UK), France, Japan, Russia, Australia, and Germany, and earned international recognition for popularising Chhattisgarh’s cultural heritage.Awards: She was conferred the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award in 1995 Honours: She was honoured.
• Key points: The Government of India (GoI) honoured Teejan Bai with thePadma Shri(1988), thePadma Bhushan(2003) and thePadma Vibhushan(2019) for her contribution to the field of art.; Shreshth Kala Acharya recognition (1994), M. S. Subbulakshmi Centenary Award (2016) and Japan’s Fukuoka Prize (2018).
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

19. World Rural Development Day 2026 – July 6

• What happened: World Rural Development Day 2026 – July 6theUnited Nations (UN) observed the2nd World Rural Development Day (WRDD) on6 July 2026Observed globally to raise awareness about the importance of rural developments, reducing rural poverty and hunger, strengthening food systems and accelerating progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through increased investment in rural communities. Background: Resolution: On 6 September 2024, the United Nations General Assembly(UNGA) adopted Resolution A/RES/78/326, proclaiming 6 July as World Rural Development Day.Observance: The first World Rural Development Day was observed on 6 July 2025.Edition:2026 marks the2nd observanceof World Rural Development Day.Why Rural Development Matters: Poverty & Inequality: Nearly 80% of the world’s poorest people live in rural areas, with over 1 billion people experiencing multidimensional poverty.
• Key details: Around 50% of rural populations lack health coverage compared to 22% in urban areas.Food Security: Family farms produce nearly 80% of the world’s food, while women account for 43% of the agricultural workforce but continue to face challenges in accessing land, finance and technology.Climate & Digital Divide: Rural communities are highly vulnerable to climate change, while internet penetration remains below 50% in rural areas compared to 83% in urban areas (2024), highlighting the digital divide.
• Key points: The day also commemorates the establishment of Dhaka (Bangladesh) based Centre on Integrated Rural Development for Asia and the Pacific (CIRDAP) on July 6, 1979.
• Why it matters for TNPSC: General Knowledge. Important for TNPSC prelims.

20. World Zoonoses Day 2026- July 6

• What happened: World Zoonoses Day 2026- July 6World Zoonoses Dayis observed annually across the globe on6 Julyto raise awareness about diseases transmitted from animals to humans and promote their prevention and control.Background: Commemoration: The day marks the anniversary ofLouis Pasteuradministering thefirst human rabies vaccine.Milestone: In July1885, Louis Pasteur administered the rabies vaccine to nine-year-old Joseph Meister, who had been bitten by a rabid dog.Support: The observance is supported by organisations such as the World Health Organization(WHO), Food and Agriculture Organization(FAO) and World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH, formerly OIE), along with national governments. *******.
• 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: Overview of PM Narendra Modi’s Visit to Rajasthan And Gujarat On July 4, 2026?

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Q2. Which of the following is related to: 29th National Conference on e-Governance Held in Jaipur, Rajasthan?

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Q3. Which of the following is related to: CCRAS Launches Three Research Initia?

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Q4. Which of the following is related to: DAC clears Rs 52,000 crore Modernisation Plan to strengthen Army, Navy and Air Force?

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Q5. Which of the following is related to: Indian Army Procurements:?

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