📰 Daily Current Affairs – 25 July 2026
Exam-focused summary for SSC CGL/CHSL, Banking (IBPS/SBI PO & Mains), UPSC Prelims and State PSC aspirants. Covers Polity & Judiciary, International Affairs, Economy & Banking Awareness, Governance/Appointments, Sports — plus a 10-question practice MCQ set at the end.
📌 National Affairs, Polity & Judiciary
1. NEET Paper Leak Bill Cleared by Cabinet
The Union Cabinet approved a draft Bill proposing statutory backing for fast-track courts and a time-bound investigation and trial process for exam paper leak cases. The Bill is likely to be introduced in Parliament on Monday. This follows the fifth consecutive day of student protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar and Chandigarh's Sector 17 Plaza, demanding the Union Education Minister's resignation over the NEET-UG leak.
2. Supreme Court Bars Sharing of Courtroom Hearing Video Clips
In an interim order, a Supreme Court bench led by CJI Surya Kant barred the recording and circulation of courtroom proceedings clips on social media without prior court approval, calling it a matter that "will not bear repetition." This is directly relevant to Polity questions on media access vs. judicial dignity and Article 19(1)(a) restrictions.
3. CJI Clarifies "Cockroach" Remark
CJI Surya Kant clarified that his earlier "cockroaches and parasites" remark was directed only at holders of fake law degrees, not at the broader youth or legal community — an important clarification amid ongoing student unrest.
4. Punjab's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Electoral Rolls
With the Election Commission's SIR deadline approaching, Booth Level Officers (BLOs) in Punjab's flood-affected border districts (Ferozepur, Gurdaspur) are using boats to reach voters in villages cut off by rising Sutlej river waters — a good example question on ECI's electoral roll revision process.
✅ Exam-Ready Highlights
- Punishment proposed: Up to 10 years jail + ₹10 crore fine for exam paper leak offenders
- Investigation & trial timeline: 5-month statutory backing for fast-track probe and trial
- NTA overhaul: 4 General Managers & 16 young professionals to be engaged; NTA sacked 47 officials over leak fallout
- Cabinet exit: Union Minister Ravneet Bittu resigned to contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections from Ludhiana
- SC order: Bars unapproved sharing of courtroom hearing clips on social media
- Judicial angle: SC to hear pleas on July 27 on alleged police excesses during anti-NEET protests
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🌍 International Affairs Roundup
1. Bangladesh President Resigns
President Mohammed Shahabuddin, considered close to former PM Sheikh Hasina, resigned citing health complications. As per the Bangladesh Constitution, Parliament Speaker Hafizuddin Ahmed will hold presidential charge until a new President is elected.
2. India Pushes Back on China's Remark on Jaishankar
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) pushed back on remarks attributed to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi regarding EAM S. Jaishankar, reiterating that bilateral relations are governed by mutual respect and sensitivity to each other's core concerns — relevant for India-China diplomatic ties (IR).
3. Germany's Chancellor Reshuffles Cabinet
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz reshuffled top Cabinet posts to counter a far-right surge within his coalition government, months after taking office — useful for questions on European political developments and heads of government.
4. China Imposes Export Controls on 14 EU Entities
China announced export control restrictions on 14 EU entities in retaliation for EU sanctions related to Russia, marking further escalation in the ongoing dual-use trade curbs between China and the European Union.
5. UNESCO World Heritage List Update
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee voted to add Sebastia (West Bank) and Lebanese castles to its World Heritage List — a static-GK favourite.
🎯 Static GK Booster
| Organisation | Headquarters |
|---|---|
| UNESCO | Paris, France |
| FIDE (Chess) | Lausanne, Switzerland |
| European Union | Brussels, Belgium |
💰 Economy & Banking Awareness
1. India Gets Favourable US Tariff Treatment
The US Trade Representative (USTR) unveiled a new 4-tier tariff architecture under Section 301, targeting countries importing goods linked to forced labour. India falls in the second-most-favourable bracket at a 10% MFN tariff rate — better than Vietnam (20%) and significantly better than China (up to 38% combined rate).
📊 Tariff Tier Quick Table
| Tier | Rate | Countries |
|---|---|---|
| Most-favoured | 10% | EU, Taiwan |
| Second-most-favoured | 10% (flat/MFN) | India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Canada, Mexico |
| Third tier | 12.5% | Japan, South Korea, Switzerland |
| Least favourable | 12.5%+ | China, Vietnam, Russia, Brazil |
2. India to Roll Out Common Customer ID for Banks & Insurers
Indian banks and insurers will jointly implement a common Customer Identification (Customer ID) system, with asset managers joining later — aimed at reducing KYC duplication and improving cross-sector fraud detection. This is a high-priority topic for Banking Awareness in IBPS/SBI Mains exams.
3. SEBI's PMS Overhaul — Overseas Investment Allowed
SEBI has proposed allowing Portfolio Managers (PMS) to invest client funds in overseas listed equity and debt securities, along with securities yet to be listed — a move intended to broaden market access and modernise the regulatory framework governing portfolio management services.
4. SEBI Bars Ex-Axis MF Dealer & 20 Others
SEBI barred the former dealer of Axis Mutual Fund from the securities market for 7 years, with 20 others also facing market bans over irregularities.
5. HCL & Sarvam AI to Set Up AI Data Centre in Odisha
HCL Technologies and Sarvam AI announced a joint AI data centre in Khurda district, Odisha, with an investment of ₹15,000 crore over the next several years — a Science & Tech + Economy crossover topic testing knowledge of India's growing AI infrastructure push.
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🏛️ Governance, Appointments & Schemes
1. MHA Clears Central Deputation of Vivek Bhatia
The Ministry of Home Affairs cleared the central deputation of IAS officer Vivek Bhatia, the third such approval from Himachal Pradesh in just seven days — relevant for questions on the IAS cadre deputation process under the All India Services (Cadre) Rules, 1955.
2. Himachal Pradesh Notifies 60-Day Peak Agricultural Season
HP notified a 60-day peak agricultural season under the Vishwakarma Kaushal Garima Yojana (VB-G RAM G) scheme, ensuring no employment works are undertaken under the rural job guarantee scheme (MGNREGA) during this period, from April 16 to June 1, 2026.
3. Haryana Recovers Cyber Fraud Money at 5x the National Average
Haryana's cyber fraud recovery rate stood at 5 times the national average, showcasing the state's improved cybercrime coordination — good for State PSC-level governance statistics questions.
4. Manipal Hospitals to Use IPO Funds for Acquisitions
Manipal Hospitals is set to come out with one of the biggest healthcare IPOs next week, planning to use the raised funds primarily for debt repayment and healthcare acquisitions — a Corporate Affairs/Economy topic.
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🏅 Sports Current Affairs
The 2026 Commonwealth Games officially opened in Glasgow, Scotland (July 23 – August 2, 2026), with King Charles making a ceremonial entry. India's contingent marched with weightlifter Mirabai Chanu and boxer Lovlina Borgohain as flag bearers.
✅ Must-Know Facts
- 2026 CWG host city: Glasgow, Scotland
- India's flag bearers: Mirabai Chanu (weightlifting) & Lovlina Borgohain (boxing)
- India's contingent size: 191 members across 126 athletes
- New FIDE Interim President: Viswanathan Anand, appointed for two months after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped down amid EU-Russia sanctions
- New NSF recognition: FMSCI (Formula Motor Sports Clubs of India) granted provisional National Sports Federation status
- NADA action: Judoka Tulika Maan banned for whereabouts failures, withdrawn from the CWG squad
Remember: FIDE headquarters is in Lausanne, Switzerland, and Anand becomes the first Indian to hold this interim leadership role — a likely one-mark question in upcoming SSC/Banking GK sections.
📝 Practice MCQs — Test Yourself (10 Questions)
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Q1. The 2026 Commonwealth Games are being hosted in which city?
(A) Birmingham (B) Glasgow (C) Melbourne (D) Cardiff
Answer: (B) Glasgow, Scotland
Q2. Who has been appointed FIDE Interim President for two months?
(A) Magnus Carlsen (B) Viswanathan Anand (C) Arkady Dvorkovich (D) Garry Kasparov
Answer: (B) Viswanathan Anand
Q3. Under the new US Section 301 tariff structure, what MFN rate applies to India?
(A) 20% (B) 38% (C) 10% (D) 25%
Answer: (C) 10% (second-most-favourable tier)
Q4. Which Union Minister resigned from the Cabinet to contest the 2027 Punjab Assembly elections?
(A) JP Nadda (B) Ravneet Bittu (C) Jitendra Singh (D) Manohar Lal Khattar
Answer: (B) Ravneet Bittu
Q5. What is the maximum punishment proposed in the new Bill for exam paper leaks?
(A) 5 years jail + ₹5 crore fine (B) 10 years jail + ₹10 crore fine
(C) Life imprisonment (D) 3 years jail only
Answer: (B) 10 years jail + ₹10 crore fine
Q6. Who resigned as President of Bangladesh?
(A) Sheikh Hasina (B) Mohammed Shahabuddin (C) Hafizuddin Ahmed (D) Muhammad Yunus
Answer: (B) Mohammed Shahabuddin
Q7. SEBI barred the former dealer of which Mutual Fund from the securities market for 7 years?
(A) HDFC Mutual Fund (B) SBI Mutual Fund (C) Axis Mutual Fund (D) ICICI Prudential
Answer: (C) Axis Mutual Fund
Q8. Which motorsport body received provisional National Sports Federation (NSF) status recently?
(A) FMSCI (B) BCCI (C) AFI (D) SAI
Answer: (A) FMSCI (Formula Motor Sports Clubs of India)
Q9. HCL Technologies and Sarvam AI are jointly setting up an AI data centre in which state?
(A) Karnataka (B) Telangana (C) Odisha (D) Gujarat
Answer: (C) Odisha (Khurda district)
Q10. UNESCO added which West Bank site to its World Heritage List this week?
(A) Bethlehem (B) Sebastia (C) Jericho (D) Hebron
Answer: (B) Sebastia
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⚡ One-Line Revision Capsule (25 July 2026)
- Punishment proposed for exam paper leak: up to 10 years jail + ₹10 crore fine
- SC barred sharing of courtroom hearing video clips on social media without approval
- Union Minister who resigned to contest 2027 Punjab elections: Ravneet Bittu
- Bangladesh President who resigned: Mohammed Shahabuddin
- India to roll out a common Customer ID across banks and insurers
- SEBI proposed allowing Portfolio Managers to invest overseas under its PMS overhaul
- 2026 Commonwealth Games host city: Glasgow, Scotland
- India's flag bearers at CWG 2026: Mirabai Chanu & Lovlina Borgohain
- New FIDE Interim President: Viswanathan Anand
- India's US tariff rate under new Section 301 structure: 10% (second-most-favourable tier)
- HCL & Sarvam AI's new AI data centre location: Khurda, Odisha
- NSF status granted to: FMSCI (Formula Motor Sports Clubs of India)
Compiled from print-edition news reports dated 25 July 2026. Bill status and appointments may change — please verify final developments from official sources (PIB, PRS Legislative Research) before quoting in exams.
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