Current Affairs Today — 24 July 2026: Daily Capsule for Sarkari Exams
6 exam-relevant current-affairs points for 24 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 6 current-affairs points from 24 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. Economy · Indian Railways Completes 99.6% Electrification of Broad-Gauge Network
Indian Railways has electrified 99.6% of its broad-gauge lines, one of the biggest railway electrification jobs in the world. This will cut diesel use by about 185 crore litres every year and lower carbon emissions from trains. (Source: PIB / Ministry of Railways (via Legacy IAS Academy PIB Summary))
📝 Exam angle: What percentage of its broad-gauge network has Indian Railways electrified as announced on 22 July 2026? Answer: 99.6%
2. Polity · PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for Exam Paper Leak Cases
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that fast-track courts will now handle cases of exam paper leaks. The move aims to protect the future of students and stop cheating in competitive exams. (Source: PIB (Prime Minister's Office))
📝 Exam angle: Who announced fast-track courts for paper leak cases on 23 July 2026 to protect the future of youth? Answer: PM Narendra Modi
3. International · India Holds 8th Trade Policy Review at WTO
India's 8th Trade Policy Review at the WTO was held on 21 and 23 July 2026. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal led India's delegation, and the review covered India's trade performance from 2021 to 2025. (Source: PIB (Press Release, Ministry of Commerce))
📝 Exam angle: Who headed India's delegation for the 8th WTO Trade Policy Review in July 2026? Answer: Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal
4. Polity · Government Defends FCRA Amendment Bill 2026 in New Policy Brief
The Ministry of Home Affairs released a policy brief supporting the FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026, as India amends the law for the fifth time. The brief compares India's foreign-funding law with similar laws in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. (Source: PIB / Ministry of Home Affairs (via Legacy IAS Academy PIB Summary))
📝 Exam angle: The FCRA Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in which house of Parliament, and on what date? Answer: Lok Sabha, 25 March 2026
5. Schemes · PLI-Auto Scheme Crosses 225 Manufacturing Units Milestone
The government's PLI-Auto Scheme has now led to 225 manufacturing units being set up across India. Uttar Pradesh leads with 13 units, followed by Gujarat, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Telangana. (Source: AffairsCloud (Ministry of Heavy Industries data))
📝 Exam angle: Which state has the highest number of units set up under the PLI-Auto Scheme as of July 2026? Answer: Uttar Pradesh (13 units)
6. Schemes · Ashwini Vaishnaw Launches Pilot Phase of 'Gems of India' Challenge
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched the pilot phase of the 'Gems of India' Challenge to find and promote local digital creators. Creators from Andaman & Nicobar, Arunachal Pradesh, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli-Daman & Diu, Goa and Ladakh will submit short videos on the MyWAVES platform. (Source: AffairsCloud (Ministry of Information & Broadcasting))
📝 Exam angle: Who launched the 'Gems of India' Challenge for grassroots digital creators, and on which platform? Answer: Ashwini Vaishnaw; MyWAVES (WAVES OTT)
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