Daily Current Affairs and GK Updates (1st July 2026)

National News

India Signs Google MoU to Boost Tourism Digitally

• Tourism Ministry signs Google India MoU.
• Agreement signed in New Delhi.
• Focus on digital tourism promotion.
• AI improves visitor engagement.
• Data analytics support tourism planning.
• Promotes cultural tourism globally.
• Enhances historical site visibility.
• Supports Incredible India campaign.
• Sustainable tourism remains priority.
• Ministry officials receive digital training.
• No financial commitment involved.
• Key Fact: Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat witnessed the MoU.

VB-G RAM G Act 2025 Comes into Force

• Effective from 1 July 2026.
• Replaces previous rural employment framework.
• Employment guarantee increased to 125 days.
• Earlier limit was 100 days.
• ₹95,692.31 crore allocated nationwide.
• Strengthens rural infrastructure development.
• Encourages water conservation projects.
• Promotes women SHG participation.
• Technology-driven implementation introduced.
• Existing beneficiaries remain protected.
• Official launch at Tirupati district.
• Key Fact: Launch scheduled on 2 July 2026 in Andhra Pradesh.

NTCA Approves Tiger Reintroduction in Satkosia Reserve

• NTCA grants in-principle approval.
• Approval issued on 30 June.
• Programme restarts after 2018 failure.
• Reserve currently has no tigers.
• Located in Odisha state.
• Habitat restoration planned.
• Anti-poaching measures strengthened.
• Village relocation recommended.
• Prey population to increase.
• Biodiversity conservation receives boost.
• Ecological balance expected restored.
• Key Fact: Satkosia Tiger Reserve covers 1,136 sq km.

White-Rumped Vulture Faces Threats, Conservation Expands

• Species critically endangered globally.
• Scientific name Gyps bengalensis.
• Diclofenac caused population collapse.
• Captive breeding programmes expanded.
• GPS tracking improves monitoring.
• Safe feeding zones promoted.
• Over 700 vultures planned.
• Habitat loss remains concern.
• Power lines threaten survival.
• International conservation continues.
• Disease control benefits ecosystem.
• Key Fact: IUCN status—Critically Endangered.

India Launches FCRA 2.0 Portal, e-OCI Services

• Portal launched on 30 June.
• Amit Shah inaugurated services.
• FCRA processes fully digitized.
• e-OCI card introduced.
• Aadhaar authentication enabled.
• OCR verification included.
• PAN integration provided.
• NGO Darpan linked.
• Online compliance simplified.
• Faster approvals expected.
• Citizen services enhanced.
• Key Fact: Launch took place in New Delhi.

ABC and APAAR Transform India’s Education System

• Implemented under NEP 2020.
• APAAR provides lifelong student ID.
• APAAR is 12-digit identification.
• ABC stores academic credits.
• Credit transfer becomes easier.
• Supports multiple entry-exit system.
• Integrated with DigiLocker.
• Connected with SWAYAM platform.
• UGC regulates Academic Bank.
• Promotes flexible higher education.
• Digital records maintained permanently.
• Key Fact: APAAR follows One Nation, One Student ID initiative.

Economy News

India Records Eight-Year Low Unemployment at 3.1%

• Unemployment falls to 3.1% in 2025.
• Lowest level in eight years.
• NSO released latest employment data.
• Job creation improved nationwide.
• Labour force participation increased.
• Economic recovery supported employment.
• Urban female unemployment declined.
• Gujarat showed strong gender parity.
• SDG employment target supported.
• Regional disparities still remain.
• Employment outlook continues improving.
• Key Fact: India’s unemployment rate reached 3.1% in 2025.

India’s Fiscal Deficit Rises Despite RBI Dividend

• Fiscal deficit reached ₹1.62 lakh crore.
• Data covers April–May FY27.
• Deficit touched 9.6% estimate.
• Revenue collections declined slightly.
• Government expenditure increased significantly.
• Capital expenditure remained priority.
• RBI transferred record dividend.
• Fuel tax collections declined.
• Infrastructure spending continued.
• Fiscal surplus seen during May.
• Revenue pressure still persists.
• Key Fact: RBI transferred a ₹2.87 lakh crore dividend.

GST Collections Rise 13.9% in June 2026

• Gross GST reached ₹1,94,812 crore.
• Collections increased 13.9% annually.
• Net GST stood ₹1,62,377 crore.
• Import revenue drove growth.
• Domestic collections also increased.
• Refunds rose significantly.
• Maharashtra topped GST collections.
• Karnataka ranked among leaders.
• Gujarat recorded strong performance.
• Uttar Pradesh showed notable growth.
• Revenue momentum remained positive.
• Key Fact: Maharashtra collected ₹30,714 crore, the highest.

GST Day 2026: Nine Years of GST

• GST completed nine successful years.
• Implemented on 1 July 2017.
• Introduced One Nation One Tax.
• Unified indirect tax system.
• Reduced cascading taxation.
• GST Council oversees implementation.
• GSTN manages digital platform.
• Compliance improved nationwide.
• Taxpayer base expanded rapidly.
• MSMEs benefited considerably.
• Transparency improved significantly.
• Key Fact: GST launched on 1 July 2017.

Appointments News

Ravi Agrawal Reappointed as CBDT Chairman

• Centre extended Ravi Agrawal’s tenure.
• Extension valid till December 2026.
• Effective from 1 July 2026.
• ACC approved appointment extension.
• 1988-batch IRS officer.
• Heads direct tax administration.
• First appointed in June 2024.
• CBDT functions under Finance Ministry.
• Oversees Income-tax administration.
• Focuses on tax compliance.
• Continues under contractual arrangement.
• Key Fact: Tenure extended till 31 December 2026.

Defence News

General Dhiraj Seth Outlines Army Vision ‘VIJAY’

• Assumed charge as 31st Army Chief.
• Succeeded General Upendra Dwivedi.
• Announced technology-driven VIJAY vision.
• Focus on operational readiness.
• Promotes military modernization.
• Strengthens jointness among forces.
• Encourages indigenous defence production.
• Prioritizes soldier welfare initiatives.
• Supports Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
• Nearly four decades of service.
• NDA alumnus with strategic experience.
• Key Fact: General Dhiraj Seth is the 31st Chief of the Army Staff.

India–South Korea Boost Artillery with K9 Vajra-T

• Joint India–South Korea defence programme.
• Developed under Make in India.
• Hanwha Aerospace transferred technology.
• Larsen & Toubro manufactures system.
• Built at Hazira, Gujarat.
• 155 mm/52-calibre howitzer.
• High mobility artillery platform.
• 50–60% indigenous components.
• Deployed in Ladakh region.
• Enhances border defence capability.
• Strengthens defence manufacturing ecosystem.
• Key Fact: India first ordered 100 K9 Vajra-T guns in 2017.

Sports News

India Wins First World Rowing Cup Gold Medal

• Historic gold won by India.
• Victory achieved on 27 June 2026.
• Event held in Lucerne.
• Country: Switzerland.
• Lakshay and Ujjwal Kumar triumphed.
• Competed in LM2x event.
• Finished with 6:26.09 timing.
• Defeated Hong Kong narrowly.
• Army Rowing Node trained champions.
• First-ever World Rowing Cup gold.
• Boost for Indian rowing.
• Key Fact: Event held in Lucerne, Switzerland.

Lauren Bell Wins ICC Women’s Player Award

• Won ICC monthly honour.
• Award for May 2026.
• Represents England.
• Fast bowler by profession.
• First ICC monthly award.
• Outstanding ODI performances.
• Excelled in T20I matches.
• Took five ODI wickets.
• Strong performances against India.
• Key player for England.
• Ready for upcoming tournaments.
• Key Fact: Lauren Bell won ICC Women’s Player of the Month.

Mushfiqur Rahim Wins ICC Men’s Player Award

• Won ICC monthly award.
• Award for May 2026.
• Represents Bangladesh.
• Excelled against Pakistan.
• Scored 253 Test runs.
• Averaged 63.25 in series.
• Bangladesh won series 2–0.
• Named Player of Series.
• Second ICC monthly award.
• Veteran Test batter.
• Strengthened WTC campaign.
• Key Fact: Mushfiqur Rahim previously won the award in 2021.

Important Days News

CA Day 2026: ICAI Celebrates 77th Foundation Day

• Celebrated on 1 July.
• Marks ICAI Foundation Day.
• ICAI established in 1949.
• Created under CA Act.
• Honors Chartered Accountants nationwide.
• Promotes financial transparency.
• Supports economic development.
• Regulates accounting profession.
• Conducts professional examinations.
• Organizes seminars and conferences.
• Maintains ethical standards.
• Key Fact: 77th Foundation Day celebrated on 1 July 2026.

National Doctors’ Day 2026

• Observed annually on 1 July.
• Honors doctors’ dedicated service.
• Celebrated across India.
• Theme focuses on healers.
• Highlights mental health challenges.
• Recognizes healthcare professionals.
• Commemorates Dr. B. C. Roy.
• Bharat Ratna awardee.
• Medical camps organized nationwide.
• Awareness programmes conducted.
• Appreciates medical contributions.
• Key Fact: Theme—“Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers?”

Current Affairs Today | 1st July 2026 Current Affairs | Daily Current Affairs By Ashish Gautam