28 July 2026 Daily Current Affairs Notes
Exam-oriented daily current affairs notes for UPSC, GPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Police, TET and State PSC exams.
1.World Hepatitis Day 2026
🏛️ National / Health📌 Key Points
- •2026 Theme: "It's Time for Action: Accelerating Elimination"
- •Host Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)
- •India Target: Aiming to eliminate Viral Hepatitis by 2030 under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP).
- •Hepatitis Types: A, B, C, D, and E (Hepatitis B & C cause chronic liver infection).
2.Commonwealth Games Updates
🏆 Sports📌 Key Points
- •Host City: Glasgow, Scotland
- •Events Count: 10 core sports discipline events included
- •Focus: Low-cost, eco-friendly sports event execution using existing state-of-the-art stadiums.
3.Aykar Sindhu Building Inauguration
🏛️ National📌 Key Points
- •Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- •Nodal Agency: Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) / Income Tax Department
- •Key Feature: AI-enabled taxpayer service helpdesk and paperless document verification rooms.
4.Appointment of New Mines Secretary
⚖️ Appointments📌 Key Points
- •Official Appointee: Shri Keshav Chandra
- •Department: Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India
- •Primary Objective: Overseeing critical mineral auctioning (Lithium, Cobalt, REE) and NMET exploration projects.
5.UNCITRAL Regional Conference in New Delhi
🌍 International📌 Key Points
- •Venue: New Delhi, India
- •Co-organizer: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) & Indian Council of Arbitration
- •Objective: Harmonizing international trade laws and digital dispute resolution across South Asia.
- •UNCITRAL HQ: Vienna, Austria (Established in 1966 by UN General Assembly).
6.Launch of 'Jal Yaan' Solar Water Purification Unit
🚀 Science & Tech📌 Key Points
- •Technology: Solar PV panels + Multi-stage RO & UV filtration mobile van
- •Purification Capacity: Purifies up to 5,000 liters of potable water per day
- •Deployment: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) & rural Jal Jeevan Mission units.
7.Gujarat Cyber Financial Fraud e-FIR Facility
🛡️ State News📌 Key Points
- •State: Gujarat (Capital: Gandhinagar, CM: Bhupendra Patel, Governor: Acharya Devvrat)
- •Portal Function: Allows citizens to file online police e-FIR for financial cyber frauds above ₹50,000 without visiting police stations.
- •Integration: Linked directly with National Cyber Crime Reporting Helpline (1930).
1. World Hepatitis Day 2026
Category: 🏛️ National / Health
Date: 28 July 2026
Why in News
World Hepatitis Day is observed globally on July 28 every year to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, an inflammation of the liver that causes severe liver disease and hepatocellular carcinoma.
Key Points
- 2026 Theme: “It’s Time for Action: Accelerating Elimination”
- Host Organization: World Health Organization (WHO)
- Hepatitis Types: A, B, C, D, and E (Hepatitis B & C cause chronic infection in millions).
- India Target: Aiming to eliminate Viral Hepatitis by 2030 under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Program (NVHCP).
💡 Remember for Exam: World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on 28 July to honor the birthday of Nobel laureate Dr. Baruch Blumberg, who discovered the Hepatitis B virus.
Useful For: UPSC • GPSC • SSC • Banking • Railway • Police • TET
2. Commonwealth Games Updates
Category: 🏆 Sports
Date: 28 July 2026
Why in News
The Commonwealth Games Federation announced major operational updates for upcoming international events, emphasizing sustainable infrastructure and compact sporting schedules.
Key Points
- Host City: Glasgow, Scotland
- Events Count: 10 core sports discipline events included
- Focus: Low-cost, eco-friendly sports event execution using existing state-of-the-art stadiums.
💡 Remember for Exam: Glasgow hosted the 2014 Commonwealth Games and will host the streamlined edition in 2026.
Useful For: UPSC • SSC • Banking • Railway • Police • State PSC
3. Aykar Sindhu Building Inauguration
Category: 🏛️ National / Infrastructure
Date: 28 July 2026
Why in News
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) inaugurated the state-of-the-art ‘Aykar Sindhu’ official complex in Mumbai to streamline income tax administration and taxpayer grievance redresal.
Key Points
- Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra
- Nodal Agency: Income Tax Department / CBDT
- Key Feature: AI-enabled taxpayer service helpdesk and paperless document verification rooms.
Useful For: SSC • Banking • Railway • State PSC
4. Appointment of New Mines Secretary
Category: ⚖️ Appointments
Date: 28 July 2026
Why in News
Senior bureaucrat Shri Keshav Chandra was appointed as the Secretary in the Ministry of Mines, Government of India.
Key Points
- Official Title: Secretary, Ministry of Mines
- Key Task: Overseeing critical mineral auctioning (Lithium, Cobalt, Rare Earth Elements) and National Mineral Exploration Trust (NMET).
💡 Remember for Exam: Critical minerals like Lithium and Cobalt are strategic resources required for EV batteries and semiconductor manufacturing in India.
Useful For: UPSC • GPSC • SSC • Banking • State PSC
5. UNCITRAL Regional Conference in New Delhi
Category: 🌍 International / Law
Date: 28 July 2026
Why in News
The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law (UNCITRAL) organized a flagship regional conference in New Delhi focused on cross-border commercial arbitration and digital trade law.
Key Points
- Venue: New Delhi, India
- Co-organizer: Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) & Indian Council of Arbitration
- Objective: Harmonizing international trade laws and digital economy dispute resolution mechanisms across South Asia.
Useful For: UPSC • GPSC • SSC • Banking • State PSC
6. Launch of ‘Jal Yaan’ Solar Water Purification Unit
Category: 🚀 Science & Technology
Date: 28 July 2026
Why in News
Scientists introduced ‘Jal Yaan’, a mobile solar-powered water purification van designed to provide clean drinking water in disaster-affected and remote rural sectors.
Key Points
- Technology: Solar PV panels + Multi-stage RO & UV filtration
- Capacity: Purifies up to 5,000 liters of potable water per day
- Deployment: National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) & rural Jal Jeevan Mission units.
💡 Remember for Exam: ‘Jal Yaan’ operates completely off-grid using renewable solar energy, ensuring clean drinking water access during floods and natural disasters.
Useful For: UPSC • GPSC • SSC • Railway • Forest • TET
7. Gujarat Cyber Financial Fraud e-FIR Facility
Category: 🛡️ State News & Governance
Date: 28 July 2026
Why in News
Gujarat Government launched a dedicated e-FIR portal allowing citizens to instantly file online police complaints for cyber financial frauds above ₹50,000 without visiting police stations.
Key Points
- State: Gujarat
- Portal Integration: Linked with National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal (1930 Helpline)
- CM: Bhupendra Patel
- Governor: Acharya Devvrat
Useful For: GPSC • SSC • Police • Talati • TET • State PSC
Quick Revision Table
| Topic | Revision Fact |
|---|---|
| World Hepatitis Day | 28 July (Theme: Accelerating Elimination) |
| Commonwealth Games 2026 | Glasgow, Scotland |
| Aykar Sindhu Complex | Mumbai (CBDT Direct Tax HQ) |
| Mines Secretary | Shri Keshav Chandra |
| UNCITRAL Conference | New Delhi (HQ: Vienna, Austria) |
| Jal Yaan Mobile Unit | Solar Water Purification (5,000 L/day) |
| Gujarat Cyber e-FIR | Online FIR for Cyber Frauds > ₹50,000 |
One-Liner Revision
Today's Revision Summary
- • 7 Important Topics Covered
- • National, International & Sports Updates
- • Key Government Appointments & State Schemes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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This edition covers critical topics like World Hepatitis Day, UNCITRAL conference in New Delhi, Jal Yaan solar purification, and Gujarat e-FIR initiative, which directly feature in General Studies Prelims & Mains.
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