Current Affairs Today — 20 July 2026: Daily Capsule for Sarkari Exams
8 exam-relevant current-affairs points for 20 July 2026 — each with a syllabus tag and the exact 'exam angle' an MCQ would ask. Free daily capsule for sarkari-exam preparation.
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These are the 8 current-affairs points from 20 July 2026 that matter for the General Awareness section of SSC, Banking, Railways, UPSC and State PSC exams. Read each point, then cover the answer and test yourself on the 'Exam angle' line — self-testing is how toppers make current affairs stick.
1. Science-Tech · Skyroot's Vikram-1 becomes India's first private orbital rocket to reach space
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first privately built orbital rocket, from Sriharikota on 18 July 2026 under 'Mission Aagaman'. The rocket placed its payload into orbit, making India the third country with private orbital launch capability. (Source: Space.com, Al Jazeera)
📝 Exam angle: Which company launched India's first private orbital rocket 'Vikram-1' (Mission Aagaman) in July 2026? Answer: Skyroot Aerospace.
2. Reports-Indexes · NITI Aayog releases first-ever Investment Friendliness Index; Gujarat tops the list
NITI Aayog launched a new Investment Friendliness Index on 17 July 2026 to rank states and UTs on ease of doing business and investment climate. Gujarat topped the index, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, with the ranking based on eight pillars like infrastructure and regulatory ease. (Source: ANI News, GKToday)
📝 Exam angle: Which state topped NITI Aayog's first Investment Friendliness Index 2026? Answer: Gujarat.
3. Economy · RBI's Financial Inclusion Index rises to 70 in FY26
The Reserve Bank of India's Financial Inclusion (FI) Index improved to 70 for the year ending March 2026, up from 67 a year earlier. RBI said the rise was mainly due to greater use of formal banking and financial services across the country. (Source: Business Standard)
📝 Exam angle: What is India's RBI Financial Inclusion Index value for FY26? Answer: 70 (up from 67 in FY25).
4. Awards · 72nd National Film Awards 2026 announced
The 72nd National Film Awards, honouring the best Indian films of 2024, were announced on 18 July 2026 in New Delhi. 'Article 370' won Best Feature Film and Best Actress (Yami Gautam), while Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty shared the Best Actor award. (Source: FilmiBeat, DT Next)
📝 Exam angle: Which film won Best Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards 2026? Answer: Article 370.
5. Schemes · EPFO launches one-time 'VISHWAS 2026' scheme for employers
The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has introduced a one-time scheme called VISHWAS 2026 to help employers settle long-pending compliance issues and disputes. The scheme aims to build trust between EPFO and employers while clearing old pending cases. (Source: Adda247 Current Affairs)
📝 Exam angle: Which organisation launched the 'VISHWAS 2026' one-time scheme for employers? Answer: EPFO (Employees' Provident Fund Organisation).
6. Economy · RBI publishes Financial Stability Report (FSR) - June 2026
The Reserve Bank of India released its half-yearly Financial Stability Report for June 2026, giving an overview of risks and health of India's financial system. The report is published twice a year by RBI's Financial Stability Unit. (Source: Adda247 Current Affairs)
📝 Exam angle: Which institution publishes the bi-annual Financial Stability Report (FSR) in India? Answer: Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
7. Science-Tech · Serum Institute to manufacture M72 TB vaccine with Gates MRI
Serum Institute of India (SII) has signed an agreement with the Gates Medical Research Institute (Gates MRI) to manufacture the M72/AS01E tuberculosis vaccine candidate. The deal aims to scale up affordable TB vaccine production for India and other countries. (Source: Adda247 Current Affairs)
📝 Exam angle: Which Indian company partnered with Gates MRI to manufacture the M72 TB vaccine? Answer: Serum Institute of India (SII).
8. Schemes · PM Modi inaugurates new centres at PGIMER Chandigarh
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advanced Mother and Child Centre and the Advanced Neurosciences Centre at PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research), Chandigarh. The move aims to boost specialised maternal and neuro healthcare facilities in North India. (Source: Adda247 Current Affairs)
📝 Exam angle: PM Modi inaugurated the Advanced Mother and Child Centre and Advanced Neurosciences Centre at which institute? Answer: PGIMER, Chandigarh.
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