Current Affairs Quiz - July 2026

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The Uttar Pradesh Government launched the Chief Minister’s Teachers’ Cashless Medical Scheme. The scheme provides cashless medical treatment up to ₹5 lakh for teachers, non-teaching staff, and their families. It will benefit over 15 lakh teachers and non-teaching staff, including Shiksha Mitras, instructors, cooks, and eligible Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya staff. An MoU with the State Bank of India (SBI) was signed to provide social security and insurance benefits. Contractual employees earning more than ₹10,000 per month will receive personal accident insurance of ₹30–80 lakh, along with disability and air accident insurance benefits.

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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the Centre of Excellence (CoE) on Human-Wildlife Conflict at Sálim Ali Centre for Ornithology and Natural History (SACON) Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu and launched the National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal. The CoE will serve as a national hub for research, innovation, policy support, capacity building, and scientific management of human-wildlife conflict. The National Human-Wildlife Conflict Portal is a digital platform to improve data management, knowledge sharing, and decision-making for conflict mitigation. The first edition of “Current Status of Human-Wildlife Conflict in India: An Overview” was also released.

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The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Global Liveability Index 2026 assessed 173 cities worldwide based on parameters such as stability, healthcare, culture and environment, education, and infrastructure. Among Indian cities, New Delhi ranked 120th, followed by Mumbai at 121st, Chennai at 123rd, and Bengaluru at 127th in the Global Liveability Index 2026. Copenhagen, Denmark was ranked as the world’s most liveable city, followed by Vienna, Austria at the second position and Melbourne, Australia at the third position.

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The Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law & Justice, in collaboration with the Bar Council of India (BCI), organised a National Conference on “Strengthening Legal Education through Integration of Regional Languages” in New Delhi. The conference aimed to prepare a Ten-Year Perspective Action Plan for promoting legal education in Hindi and other Indian languages. The conference proposed a National Declaration on Indian Languages in Legal Education and the establishment of a National Steering Committee by the Department of Legal Affairs and BCI for implementation.

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The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment observed the 3rd NAMASTE Day on 14 July, marking three years of the National Action for Mechanized Sanitation Ecosystem (NAMASTE) Scheme, launched in 2023-24. The scheme promotes mechanised sanitation, dignity, safety, social security, and skill development for sanitation workers. Its key goals are zero sanitation-related fatalities, elimination of manual scavenging, establishment of Emergency Response Sanitation Units (ERSUs), and promotion of self-employment through Self-Help Groups (SHGs).

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The Bihar Government launched the Bihar Heli Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme to promote tourism and improve connectivity across the state. In the first phase, the service will connect Patna, Valmikinagar, Maa Mundeshwari, and Rajgir. The government will provide a subsidy of up to ₹15,422 per ticket. The helicopter tourism service will commence on 18 July 2026 and operate on Saturdays and Sundays, with plans to expand into a daily service in the future.

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Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta unveiled ‘Mayur’, the official mascot of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026, in New Delhi. Delhi will host the championship at Thyagraj Stadium, New Delhi, from 27 July to 2 August 2026. The mascot ‘Mayur’, inspired by India’s national bird peacock, represents energy, hospitality, unity, friendship, harmony, and sportsmanship. The mascot’s feathers feature the flags of participating Commonwealth nations, symbolising international cooperation. The championship is being jointly organised by the Delhi Government and the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI).

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The 12th-century Abathsahayeswarar Temple at Thukkachi, Thanjavur district, Tamil Nadu, has received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Award of Distinction (2024) for outstanding heritage conservation. The temple is a later Chola-period Hindu shrine, showcasing the architectural excellence of the Chola dynasty. It is recognised as a living historic temple, as it continues to function as an active place of worship while being protected as a heritage monument.

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The Indian Grey Hornbill has returned to the Gir forests of Gujarat after an absence of more than 60 years, marking a significant conservation achievement. Scientifically known as Ocyceros birostris, it is a tropical bird native to the Indian subcontinent. It inhabits deciduous forests, open woodlands, thorn forests, and urban gardens. The bird is arboreal, spending most of its time on trees, and feeds mainly on fruits, especially figs. It plays a vital ecological role as a seed disperser, aiding forest regeneration. The IUCN Red List status of the Indian Grey Hornbill is Least Concern.

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The Uttar Pradesh Government launched the Kaushal Sarathi and Kaushal Setu portals on 15 July 2026 (World Youth Skills Day). The initiative aims to make skill development and employment services fully digital, transparent, and paperless. Kaushal Sarathi provides information on district-wise training centres, available courses, and contact details through a digital map. Kaushal Setu is designed for training providers, enabling online registration and document submission. The portals are expected to improve access to skill training, simplify administrative processes, and strengthen employment opportunities for youth in Uttar Pradesh.