Current Affairs for Competitive Exams: 10 July 2026, Daily Roundup
Current Affairs – 10 July 2026
National Affairs
1. Sustainable High Seas Fisheries Programme Launched: Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched the national programme for issuance of Letters of Authorisation (LoAs) for sustainable fishing in the high seas at Bhubaneswar, Odisha. He also released the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission (2026–2036) to promote sustainable marine fisheries.
2. Gujarat Unveils Data Centre Policy 2026–29: Gujarat launched its first Data Centre Policy with a target of:
- ₹6 lakh crore investment
- 7.5 GW data centre capacity
- Promotion of hyperscale data centres, cloud computing and AI-driven digital infrastructure.
3. India Launches World’s First Weekly Basal Insulin: Awiqli (Insulin Icodec), developed by Novo Nordisk, was launched in India.
- World’s first once-weekly basal insulin.
- Approved for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes in adults.
4. Electronics Manufacturing Gets Customs Boost: The Government exempted basic customs duty on inputs used for manufacturing. The exemption is valid till 31 March 2029 and aims to strengthen domestic electronics manufacturing.
- Display assemblies
- Lithium-ion cells
- Inductor coil modules
5. Higher Education Crosses 4.5 Crore Enrolment: According to the AISHE Report (2023–24):
- Total higher education enrolment reached 4.5 crore.
- Female enrolment increased to 2.24 crore, reflecting continued growth in gender participation.
6. Judiciary & Governance
- Delhi High Court quashed the Centre’s recognition of Yogasana Bharat as the National Sports Federation for Yogasana, citing violations of the National Sports Development Code.
- NTA reopened the window for NEET-UG 2026 candidates to update bank account details for examination fee refunds.
- Debate continued over the Ken–Betwa River Linking Project, with concerns regarding impacts on the Panna Tiger Reserve.
International Current Affairs
1. Australia–Canada–India Technology & Innovation Partnership (ACITI) Launched: India, Australia and Canada launched the ACITI framework to deepen cooperation in:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Green technologies
- Critical minerals
- Resilient supply chains
2. India Welcomes Australian Investment: Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Australian Super’s AUD 500 million investment in India, reinforcing bilateral investment cooperation.
3. India–Kyrgyzstan Cultural Cooperation: India inaugurated the International Centre for Civilizational Studies – “Manas and Mahabharata” in Bishkek to strengthen cultural and academic ties.
4. India’s Innovation Strength Recognised: The World Intangible Investment Report 2026 highlighted India’s growing investment in:
- Software
- Research & Development
- Intellectual Property
- Innovation capabilities
Defence & Science & Technology
1. Defence Production Hits Record High: India’s defence production touched an all-time high of ₹1.78 lakh crore during FY 2025–26, reflecting progress under Aatmanirbhar Bharat.
2. Defence Exports Expand: India is in advanced negotiations with the UAE for exports of:
- BrahMos supersonic missile
- Akashteer air defence system
3. Border Surveillance Strengthened: Indian Armed Forces continue deployment of:
- AI-enabled surveillance
- Advanced drones
- Improved border infrastructure
along the LAC and other sensitive sectors.
4. Quad & Indo-Pacific Security: India continued strengthening maritime cooperation under the Quad, focusing on Indo-Pacific security amid rising tensions in the South China Sea.
Sports
- Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports directed all National Sports Federations to publish transparent qualification and selection criteria for the Los Angeles Olympics 2028.
- Karolína Muchová (Czech Republic) entered the Wimbledon Women’s Singles Final.
- Arnav Paparkar became the first Indian in 36 years to reach the Wimbledon Boys’ Singles Quarter-finals.
- India announced its squad for the Pickleball World Cup 2026, to be held in Da Nang, Vietnam (30 Aug–6 Sep).
Miscellaneous Current Affairs One-Liners
- UP launched the Chief Minister Teacher Cashless Medical Scheme (Guru Dakshina) with an annual outlay of ₹447 crore.
- Srikakulam (Andhra Pradesh) to get a full-fledged airport under the UDAN Scheme.
- India’s peak electricity demand is projected to touch 300 GW by FY2027; generation capacity has reached 284 GW.
- Indian Railways accelerated station redevelopment and expansion of Vande Bharat services.
- Jaipur ranked 6th globally and became the only Indian city in the Top 10 of the Happy City Index 2026.
- India and Australia advanced cooperation on critical minerals, clean energy and investment.
