Current Affairs 27 July 2026
9 updates from 27 July 2026, with sources. Everything from this day that matters for SSC, RRB, banking and AP Police general awareness.
- Govt Schemes
Government launches Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme and SAMARTH portal
Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme, the SAMARTH Panchayat Portal, and a set of Model Own Source of Revenue Rules at Krishi Bhawan, aimed at making village-level governance bodies more financially self-reliant.
- Science & Tech
Earth Sciences Ministry marks 20 years, rolls out new weather and ocean initiatives
The Ministry of Earth Sciences celebrated its 20th Foundation Day at Prithvi Bhawan in New Delhi on Monday, using the occasion to launch a clutch of new initiatives spanning weather forecasting, seismology and marine research.
- Defence
India, Ivory Coast discuss deeper defence cooperation
Major General Alfred of Ivory Coast held talks with Indian Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on strengthening bilateral defence ties, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh also meeting the visiting officer during his stay in the capital.
- 🇮🇳 National
Puri's Jagannath temple body secures trademark protection for sacred names and symbols
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration in Puri, Odisha, has obtained trademark protection for certain sacred names and symbols associated with Lord Jagannath, a step aimed at preventing unauthorised commercial use of the deity's identity and iconography.
- Govt Schemes
Cabinet approves BHAVYA scheme for three large chemical parks worth ₹3,030 crore
The Union Cabinet has approved the BHAVYA Rasayan Scheme to set up three dedicated large chemical parks, with a total budget outlay of ₹3,030 crore, as part of the government's push to strengthen domestic chemical manufacturing capacity.
- 🇮🇳 National
Cabinet clears third and fourth rail lines on Ballari-Guntakal stretch
The Union Cabinet has approved construction of the third and fourth railway lines on the Ballari-Guntakal section connecting Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh, at an estimated cost of nearly ₹1,264 crore.
- Exam News
ISRO opens applications for 242 posts across Assistant, UDC, JPA and Steno cadres
The Indian Space Research Organisation opened online applications on Monday for 242 vacancies spanning Assistant, Upper Division Clerk, Junior Personal Assistant and Stenographer positions, giving job aspirants a fresh window into one of the country's most sought-after public sector employers.
- Appointments
Pralhad Joshi takes charge as Education Minister; Nilekani panel to review exam system
Pralhad Joshi was sworn in as Union Education Minister on Monday, taking over the portfolio from Dharmendra Pradhan, while continuing to hold his existing charges of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, and New & Renewable Energy.
- 🇮🇳 National
Assam flood toll crosses 66 as lakhs remain displaced across 31 districts
Assam is battling one of its worst flood spells in recent years, with the death toll climbing past 66 over the last week and more than 30 lakh people affected across 31 districts, according to figures from the state disaster management authority.