Daily Current Affairs 30 July 2026: Important GK Updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams
This article covers the complete Daily Current Affairs of 30 July 2026, including the Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill, RBI’s polymer banknote trials, the seventh Western Ghats ESA draft, India becoming the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, and the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana offering Rs 2,500 monthly assistance. It includes exam-ready explanations, quick-fact cards, one-liners and FAQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Insurance, Railways, Defence and State PSC exams.
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Introduction to Current Affairs 30 July 2026
The Current Affairs of 30 July 2026 feature major developments involving the Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill, RBI’s proposed polymer banknote field trials, the seventh draft notification for the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area, and India’s rise as the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers. These developments are important for questions related to Parliament, governance, banking, environment, international reports and government schemes.
This exam-oriented compilation merges the day’s distinct topics into concise explanations, quick-fact cards and revision one-liners. Aspirants can follow the daily current affairs section regularly to connect major news events with important static GK for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Insurance, Railways and State PSC examinations.
National Current Affairs
Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026 Introduced in Lok Sabha
Why in News: The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 29 July 2026 to make the procedure for registering births and deaths after a prolonged delay more stringent.
Quick Facts
- The Bill was introduced by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.
- It proposes to amend Section 13(3) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969.
- The original Act provides for compulsory registration of births and deaths across India.
- The Registrar General of India coordinates civil registration activities at the national level.
- The Union Cabinet approved the proposed legislation on 20 July 2026.
Key Highlights
- Registrations delayed by one to two years will continue to require approval from a District Magistrate, Sub-Divisional Magistrate or Executive Magistrate.
- A delay exceeding two years will require an order from a First-Class Judicial Magistrate.
- The proposal shifts authority in exceptionally delayed cases from the executive to the judiciary.
- The change aims to strengthen verification and prevent fraudulent or unsupported entries in official civil records.
- Birth certificates are increasingly used as foundational documents for education, electoral rolls and government services.
Government Enforces One Officer One Car Rule
Why in News: The Department of Expenditure issued a directive on 27 July 2026 stating that an officer entitled to a government staff car cannot be allotted more than one official vehicle, even when holding additional charges.
Quick Facts
- The Department of Expenditure functions under the Ministry of Finance.
- The rule applies to officers serving in ministries, departments, autonomous bodies and Public Sector Undertakings.
- Personal use of an official vehicle is limited to 500 km per month.
- An entitled officer must pay a fixed charge of Rs 3,000 per month for permitted personal travel.
- The circular reinforces vehicle-use guidelines issued in September 2022.
Key Highlights
- An officer cannot claim separate official vehicles for additional responsibilities held in another organisation.
- Vehicles belonging to PSUs or autonomous bodies cannot be used except during authorised official tours.
- Departments have been instructed to keep unused vehicles in safe custody.
- The directive seeks to improve resource utilisation, accountability and expenditure control.
President Droupadi Murmu Completes Four Years in Office
Why in News: President Droupadi Murmu completed four years in office on 25 July 2026. Several heritage, child-welfare, digital-access and green-mobility initiatives were launched at Rashtrapati Bhavan to mark the occasion.
Quick Facts
- Droupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India on 25 July 2022.
- She is the first person from a tribal community to become President of India.
- She is the second woman to hold the constitutional office.
- She earlier served as Governor of Jharkhand from 2015 to 2021.
- Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India.
Key Highlights
- An application-based e-Audio Guide was introduced in Hindi, English and 14 other Indian languages, along with a sign-language module.
- The third edition of e-Upahaar will auction 300 Presidential gifts from 5 August to 5 September 2026.
- Bachpan Bal Parisar and a Samarth Anganwadi-cum-Palna were inaugurated for children in the President’s Estate.
- RAAHI, a fare-free electric bus service operated by women drivers and conductors, was launched.
- A new service block was initiated under the President’s Estate Net Zero Energy Strategy.
Five Commemorative Books Released on President Murmu’s Tenure
Why in News: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan released five books on 28 July 2026 documenting the initiatives and public engagement undertaken during the first four years of President Droupadi Murmu’s tenure.
Quick Facts
- The books were published by the Publications Division under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- The titles include Rashtrapati Bhavan: Rashtra Ka Bhavan and Seva aur Samvedana.
- Other titles are Samaveshi Sahbhagita and Bharatiyata Ka Utsav.
- Ama Rashtrapati-Ama Gourav is a collection published in Odia.
- The first copies were presented to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Key Highlights
- The publications document institutional, cultural and public-outreach initiatives of the Presidency.
- Changes during the period included renaming the Mughal Gardens as Amrit Udyan.
- Rashtrapati Niketan and Rashtrapati Tapovan in Dehradun were opened for wider public access.
- The books are relevant for questions on constitutional offices, government publications and important personalities.
Kerala Approves SAMPATH Portal and Plan Space 2.0
Why in News: The Kerala Cabinet approved the Special Asset Management Platform for Administration Tracking and Harmonisation (SAMPATH) and Plan Space 2.0 on 29 July 2026 to strengthen digital governance and public-asset monitoring.
Quick Facts
- SAMPATH will create a digital register of government-owned assets.
- The platform will cover 591 government institutions.
- Assets include land, buildings, roads, bridges, dams, vehicles and machinery.
- Plan Space 2.0 will use GIS mapping and geotagging for capital projects.
- Nearly 1,900 projects are proposed to be mapped.
Key Highlights
- The system will record project coordinates, implementing agencies and funding sources.
- An empowered committee of department secretaries will review outdated laws and reduce manual visits to government offices.
- Kerala also approved an additional 90 acres for DRDO’s BrahMos Aerospace project.
- The state will hold consultations with trade unions regarding implementation of the Labour Codes.
- The reform seeks to improve asset accountability, project monitoring and ease of doing business.
Assam Exports First Purabi Ice Cream Consignment to Bhutan
Why in News: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off a consignment of 5,627 litres of Purabi Ice Cream to Bhutan on 28 July 2026, marking its first international export.
Quick Facts
- Purabi products are manufactured by West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Limited.
- The consignment was exported and marketed by North East Dairy and Foods Limited.
- Target markets include Thimphu, Paro, Phuentsholing and Wangdue.
- APEDA assisted with documentation, regulatory compliance and market access.
- APEDA functions under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Key Highlights
- The shipment contains cups, cones, family packs and institutional gallon packs.
- The export promotes [strong]value-added dairy production in the North-Eastern Region[/strong].
- WAMUL operates one of the largest dairy cooperative networks in Assam and the North East.
- The development supports agricultural exports and the international expansion of Made-in-Assam products.
International Current Affairs
India Becomes World’s Second-Largest Supplier of Seafarers
Why in News: According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, India became the world’s second-largest supplier of seafarers, with 311,936 maritime professionals representing 12.16% of the global workforce.
Quick Facts
- The report was released by BIMCO and the International Chamber of Shipping.
- India ranks behind the Philippines and ahead of China, Russia and Indonesia.
- India supplies 140,718 officers and 171,218 ratings.
- Indian officers represent 13.41% of the global officer workforce.
- India’s overall share increased from 5.2% in 2015 to 12.16% in 2026.
Key Highlights
- India improved from the fifth position in 2015 to the second position in 2026.
- The global seafarer supply was estimated at approximately 2.57 million.
- Global demand was estimated at around 2.55 million.
- The report highlighted continuing shortages of properly qualified maritime officers.
- The ranking demonstrates India’s growing role as a global maritime manpower hub.
Open Secure AI Alliance Launched to Strengthen AI Security
Why in News: Technology companies including NVIDIA, Microsoft and IBM launched the Open Secure AI Alliance (OSAA) in July 2026 to promote secure, transparent and resilient artificial-intelligence systems.
Quick Facts
- The alliance has more than 35 inaugural members.
- Members include Cisco, Dell Technologies, Cloudflare, Red Hat and Salesforce.
- Hugging Face, SAP, ServiceNow and the Linux Foundation are also participants.
- The initiative brings together AI, cybersecurity, cloud-computing and research organisations.
- NVIDIA was founded in 1993 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, California.
Key Highlights
- OSAA will promote secure-by-design AI development.
- Members will share information concerning vulnerabilities, emerging threats and defensive practices.
- The alliance will encourage common security standards across the AI ecosystem.
- Partners may contribute software, AI models, research and datasets for cybersecurity applications.
- The initiative reflects growing concern over attacks targeting AI models and supporting infrastructure.
Economy & Banking
RBI to Conduct Trials of Rs 10 and Rs 20 Polymer Banknotes
Why in News: The Government of India approved the Reserve Bank of India’s proposal on 28 July 2026 to conduct field trials of one billion pieces each of Rs 10 and Rs 20 polymer banknotes.
Quick Facts
- The trials will be managed by Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited.
- BRBNMPL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India.
- Polymer banknotes use a non-fibrous and non-porous substrate.
- Existing Indian banknotes are manufactured primarily from cotton fibres.
- Polymer notes may last between two and six times longer than paper notes.
Key Highlights
- The trials will evaluate durability, security, public acceptance and operational feasibility.
- Polymer notes offer greater resistance to moisture, dirt and tearing.
- The substrate allows advanced transparent windows and anti-counterfeiting features.
- The environmental assessment cited a 32% reduction in global-warming potential and 30% lower primary-energy demand.
- Currency in circulation reached approximately Rs 41.23 lakh crore by March 2026.
ADB Approves USD 850 Million Loan for Rooftop Solar Programme
Why in News: The Asian Development Bank approved a loan of USD 850 million to support rooftop-solar deployment under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Quick Facts
- The funding forms part of Subprogram 2 of the Accelerating Affordable and Inclusive Rooftop Solar Systems Development Program.
- Subprogram 1 was approved in November 2025.
- The programme targets cumulative rooftop-solar capacity of 30 GW by FY 2026-27.
- ADB was established in 1966.
- ADB is headquartered in Manila, Philippines.
Key Highlights
- The assistance will expand access to affordable residential rooftop-solar systems.
- It will support policy, institutional, digital, financing and market reforms.
- The programme is expected to reduce approximately 28.8 million tonnes of carbon-dioxide-equivalent emissions.
- The funding strengthens India’s distributed renewable-energy and household energy-transition goals.
Government Schemes
Delhi Launches Delhi Lakshmi Yojana for Women
Why in News: The Delhi Cabinet approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana on 28 July 2026 to provide eligible women with monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500.
Quick Facts
- Eligible women must be between 21 and 60 years of age.
- Annual household income must be below Rs 2.5 lakh.
- Applicants must have resided in Delhi for at least 10 years.
- Only one woman per household can receive the benefit.
- Where multiple women qualify, the eldest eligible woman will be selected.
Key Highlights
- Of the monthly assistance, Rs 1,000 will be available for immediate use.
- The remaining Rs 1,500 will be deposited in a recurring-deposit account.
- The recurring-deposit component will have a three-year lock-in period.
- Government employees, pensioners and income-tax payers are excluded.
- The scheme combines immediate income support with compulsory long-term savings.
Reports & Indices
Rajasthan Tiger Population Increases to 149
Why in News: Data released by the Rajasthan Forest Department on 28 July 2026 showed that the state’s tiger population increased from 135 in 2025 to 149 in 2026.
Quick Facts
- Rajasthan recorded 96 adult tigers, with the remaining population consisting of cubs.
- Ranthambore Tiger Reserve has 72 tigers, including 50 adults and 22 cubs.
- Sariska Tiger Reserve has 56 tigers.
- Sariska recorded the highest number of births, with 28 cubs.
- Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973.
Key Highlights
- A total of 53 cubs were reported to have been born to 54 tigresses.
- Ranthambore’s population exceeds its estimated carrying capacity of 40-50 tigers.
- High tiger density is contributing to dispersal towards Kailadevi Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Other tiger landscapes include Mukundara Hills, Ramgarh Vishdhari and Dholpur-Karauli.
- Ramgarh Vishdhari was notified as India’s 52nd Tiger Reserve in 2022.
Science & Technology
India Permits Anhydrous Ammonia as Fertilizer
Why in News: The Union Agriculture Ministry notified the inclusion of Anhydrous Ammonia as a fertilizer for a trial period of three years under the Fertiliser Control framework.
Quick Facts
- Anhydrous ammonia contains at least 82% nitrogen by weight.
- Standard urea contains approximately 46% nitrogen.
- It was authorised under Clause 20A of the Fertiliser Control Order, 1985.
- Trials were conducted at 13 ICAR institutions.
- The Fertiliser Control Order is issued under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955.
Key Highlights
- India is set to become the fourth country to use ammonia directly in agriculture, after the United States, Canada and Australia.
- Pilot testing was accelerated during the Rabi 2025-26 season.
- The fertilizer’s high nitrogen concentration may reduce transportation and handling volumes.
- Safe storage and specialised soil-injection equipment are necessary because ammonia is hazardous in gaseous form.
- A 1,200-tonne-per-day green-ammonia plant may require Rs 13,000-15,000 crore in investment.
MoES Launches IMD NOVA and WINGS Applications
Why in News: The Ministry of Earth Sciences launched the IMD NOVA and WINGS applications during its 20th Foundation Day celebrations to improve public access to weather and meteorological services.
Quick Facts
- The applications were developed under the India Meteorological Department.
- IMD is the national meteorological service of India.
- IMD functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences.
- The applications provide weather forecasts, observations and warning information.
- Digital weather services support citizens, researchers and disaster-management agencies.
Key Highlights
- IMD NOVA is designed to provide advanced weather-forecasting services.
- WINGS improves access to meteorological information through digital platforms.
- The applications will support real-time weather updates and early warnings.
- The initiative strengthens disaster preparedness and public communication during severe-weather events.
Environment
Centre Issues Seventh Draft of Western Ghats ESA Notification
Why in News: The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change issued the seventh draft notification for the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area on 29 July 2026, proposing protection for approximately 56,825 square kilometres.
Quick Facts
- The Western Ghats extend for approximately 1,500 km along India’s western side.
- The proposed ESA covers Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
- Karnataka has the largest proposed share at 20,668 sq km.
- Maharashtra accounts for 17,340 sq km and Kerala for 9,993 sq km.
- The first draft notification was issued in March 2014.
Key Highlights
- The draft seeks to prohibit or regulate environmentally hazardous industries and activities.
- Agriculture and existing plantation activities will not be affected by the proposed provisions.
- States and stakeholders have been given 60 days to submit their views.
- The final notification may be issued state-wise, in phases, or through a combined notification.
- The process follows debates arising from the Madhav Gadgil and Kasturirangan committee recommendations.
New Fungus Microporellus kolhapurensis Discovered
Why in News: Researchers identified a new fungal species named Microporellus kolhapurensis, adding a previously undocumented organism to India’s biodiversity records.
Quick Facts
- The species was identified through taxonomic and morphological research.
- Its name is linked to the Kolhapur region.
- Fungi play a major role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.
- Taxonomy involves the identification, description and classification of organisms.
Key Highlights
- The discovery expands scientific understanding of India’s fungal diversity.
- It highlights the ecological importance of surveying forest and microhabitat ecosystems.
- New-species documentation assists conservation planning and biological research.
Current Affairs One-Liners
Quick Revision
- Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill → introduced in Lok Sabha on 29 July 2026 → delayed registration beyond two years requires a Judicial Magistrate’s order.
- One Officer One Car rule → Department of Expenditure → one official vehicle despite additional charges.
- Permitted personal use of staff car → 500 km per month → fixed fee Rs 3,000.
- President completing four years in office → Droupadi Murmu → sworn in on 25 July 2022.
- RAAHI → Rashtrapati Bhavan Access And Heritage Interconnector → fare-free electric-bus service.
- Third e-Upahaar auction → 300 Presidential gifts → 5 August to 5 September 2026.
- Five books on President Murmu’s tenure → published by Publications Division.
- Kerala government asset portal → SAMPATH → covers 591 institutions.
- Plan Space 2.0 → GIS and geotagging of nearly 1,900 Kerala capital projects.
- First international Purabi Ice Cream export → 5,627 litres → Assam to Bhutan.
- Purabi Dairy operator → West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Limited.
- India’s global seafarer rank → 2nd → 311,936 professionals and 12.16% share.
- World’s largest supplier of seafarers → Philippines → India ranked second.
- ADB rooftop-solar loan → USD 850 million → supports PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
- Rooftop-solar target → 30 GW by FY 2026-27.
- Open Secure AI Alliance → launched by NVIDIA, Microsoft, IBM and other technology organisations.
- OSAA membership → more than 35 inaugural members → promotes secure-by-design AI.
- RBI polymer-note trials → one billion pieces each of Rs 10 and Rs 20.
- Polymer-note implementation agency → Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited.
- Delhi Lakshmi Yojana → Rs 2,500 monthly assistance → women aged 21-60 years.
- Delhi Lakshmi Yojana savings component → Rs 1,500 recurring deposit → three-year lock-in.
- Rajasthan tiger population 2026 → 149 → up from 135 in 2025.
- Largest tiger population in Rajasthan → Ranthambore Tiger Reserve → 72 tigers.
- Western Ghats seventh ESA draft → proposed area 56,825 sq km across six states.
- Largest proposed Western Ghats ESA share → Karnataka → 20,668 sq km.
- Anhydrous ammonia nitrogen content → minimum 82% → urea contains 46%.
- Anhydrous ammonia trials → conducted across 13 ICAR institutions.
- New IMD applications → IMD NOVA and WINGS → launched on MoES Foundation Day.
- New fungal species → Microporellus kolhapurensis → added to India’s biodiversity records.
- MHA e-Zero FIRs in 2025 → more than 12,000 cases across 18 states and Union Territories.
- Highest e-Zero FIR registrations → Delhi → followed by Chandigarh.
- Tripura signed three MoUs with → National Stock Exchange → financial literacy, skills and investment awareness.
- Central University of Kerala MoU → Indian Navy → maritime studies and defence research.
- Telecom Centre of Excellence at IISc Bengaluru → FSID and C-DOT → 5G, 6G, AI, cybersecurity and quantum communication.
- Director of FIU-IND → Satya Pal Kumar → appointed by Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
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