Daily Current Affairs 7th July 2026
1. PM Narendra Modi inaugurates India’s first Greenfield Integrated Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India’s first Greenfield Integrated Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex at Pachpadra, Rajasthan.
Development projects worth approximately ₹1.06 lakh crore were also launched.
The refinery is expected to strengthen India’s energy security, petrochemical production, and employment generation.
Exam Point: Rajasthan | Energy Sector | Petrochemical Industry
2. Jaipur Declaration adopted at National Conference on e-Governance 2026
The 29th National Conference on e-Governance concluded in Jaipur.
The conference adopted the Jaipur Declaration 2026.
Theme:
“Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-enabled, Data-driven & Secure Digital Governance.”
The declaration emphasizes the use of Artificial Intelligence and secure digital governance for public services.
Exam Point: Digital Governance | AI | e-Governance
3. SBI to acquire NHB’s stake in RDCL
The State Bank of India (SBI) announced the acquisition of the National Housing Bank’s 10% stake in RMBS Development Company Limited (RDCL).
The move aims to strengthen India’s Residential Mortgage-Backed Securities (RMBS) market and improve housing finance.
Exam Point: Banking | Housing Finance | RBI
4. West Bengal implements Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana
West Bengal approved the implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY).
The scheme provides social security benefits to tea garden workers, including:
Provident Fund (PF)
Employee State Insurance (ESI)
Housing support
Exam Point: Tea Industry | Labour Welfare | West Bengal
5. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes India’s youngest international cricketer
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made his international debut at the age of 15 years and 99 days.
He surpassed the previous Indian record held by Sachin Tendulkar.
He debuted in a T20 International against England.
Exam Point: Sports | Cricket Records
6. Australia wins ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
Australia won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026.
Beth Mooney was named both:
Player of the Tournament
Player of the Final
India’s Shree Charani finished as the tournament’s leading wicket-taker with 14 wickets.
Exam Point: Sports | ICC Women’s Cricket
7. India and Indonesia strengthen strategic partnership
India and Indonesia signed multiple agreements covering:
Defence cooperation
Maritime security
Trade
Strategic collaboration
The agreements aim to deepen bilateral ties in the Indo-Pacific region.
Exam Point: International Relations | Indo-Pacific
8. Girish Bharadwaj passes away
Girish Bharadwaj, popularly known as the “Bridge Man of India,” passed away at the age of 76.
He received the Padma Shri for constructing low-cost suspension bridges in remote and hilly regions.
Exam Point: Awards & Honours | Personalities
9. Gujarat constructs first air-filled rubber dams
- Gujarat is constructing its first air-filled rubber dams across the:
Heran River
Ambika River
These dams help conserve water and regulate river flow efficiently.
Exam Point: Water Conservation | Infrastructure
10. Mumbai schools remain closed due to heavy rainfall
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) kept schools and colleges closed on 7 July 2026 following heavy rainfall.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued an Orange Alert for Mumbai.
Exam Point: IMD Alerts | Disaster Management
Important One-Liners
India’s first Greenfield Integrated Refinery: Pachpadra, Rajasthan
e-Governance Declaration: Jaipur Declaration 2026
Youngest Indian international cricketer: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 Champion: Australia
Player of the Tournament: Beth Mooney
Bridge Man of India: Girish Bharadwaj
First air-filled rubber dams: Gujarat
Orange Alert issued for: Mumbai
MCQs for Practice
1. India’s first Greenfield Integrated Refinery-Cum-Petrochemical Complex is located in:
A. Gujarat
B. Odisha
C. Rajasthan
D. Maharashtra
Answer: C. Rajasthan
2. Which declaration was adopted at the National Conference on e-Governance 2026?
A. Delhi Declaration
B. Jaipur Declaration
C. Bengaluru Declaration
D. Digital India Declaration
Answer: B. Jaipur Declaration
3. Who became India’s youngest international cricketer?
A. Shubman Gill
B. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
C. Yashasvi Jaiswal
D. Tilak Varma
Answer: B. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
4. Which country won the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026?
A. India
B. England
C. Australia
D. South Africa
Answer: C. Australia
5. Girish Bharadwaj was popularly known as:
A. Missile Man
B. Water Man
C. Bridge Man of India
D. Metro Man
Answer: C. Bridge Man of India