10 July 2026 Latest Current Affairs

1. PM Modi's New Zealand Visit

After concluding successful diplomatic engagements in Indonesia and Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in New Zealand for high-level bilateral discussions with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.

The meeting focused on:

• Strengthening Indo-Pacific cooperation.
• Expanding trade and investment.
• Enhancing cooperation in education and innovation.
• Increasing collaboration on climate change and clean energy.
• Improving people-to-people relations through tourism and cultural exchange.

The visit reflects India's growing engagement with Pacific nations and its commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region.

2. India-Australia Nuclear Cooperation Expanded

During the India-Australia Annual Summit, both countries finalized an important administrative arrangement under the existing Nuclear Cooperation Agreement.

Major Highlights

• Australia will begin long-term uranium exports to India.
• Uranium exports will be conducted under strict International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.
• The agreement supports India's expanding clean nuclear energy programme.
• Australia reaffirmed its trust in India's responsible nuclear policies.

Another significant outcome was Australia's decision to voluntarily return three Chola-period antiquities to Tamil Nadu, strengthening cultural diplomacy between both countries.

3. IIM Bangalore Goes Global

The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) announced the establishment of its first overseas international campus in Indonesia.

Significance

• First foreign campus of IIM Bangalore.
• Promotes India's educational diplomacy.
• Strengthens academic collaboration with Southeast Asia.
• Provides international management education based on Indian expertise.
• Supports student and faculty exchange programmes.

The initiative represents India's growing global presence in higher education.

4. India-Japan AI Strategic Dialogue

India and Japan launched their first collaborative Artificial Intelligence framework during the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit.

The partnership aims to:

• Promote AI research.
• Develop advanced communication technologies.
• Cooperate on the UNICORN (Unified Complex Radio Antenna) project.
• Strengthen digital infrastructure.
• Encourage innovation in emerging technologies.

The initiative marks another milestone in the India-Japan strategic partnership.

5. Successful Test of Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully test-fired the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR) at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.

Key Features

• Achieved the user-specified minimum range of 60 km.
• High precision strike capability.
• Indigenous guidance technology.
• Improves India's artillery firepower.
• Supports self-reliance under the "Aatmanirbhar Bharat" initiative.

The successful trial strengthens India's indigenous defence manufacturing capability.

6. Astra Mk 1 Export Deal

India and Indonesia finalized a defence export agreement for the indigenous Astra Mk 1 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).

Importance

• First major export of Astra missile technology.
• Strengthens defence cooperation between India and Indonesia.
• Enhances India's position as a defence exporter.
• Supports regional security cooperation.

The deal reflects India's growing role in the global defence market.

7. Indian Navy Orders Drone Crash Inquiry

The Indian Navy ordered a Board of Inquiry after a Drishti-10 Starliner Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) crashed during a routine training exercise near Porbandar, Gujarat.

The inquiry will examine:

• Technical malfunction.
• Operational procedures.
• Maintenance standards.
• Flight safety protocols.

The objective is to identify the cause and prevent similar incidents in the future.

8. Uttarakhand Becomes India's 6th Fully Literate State

Uttarakhand was officially declared the sixth fully literate state under the ULLAS – New India Literacy Programme.

Achievements

• Significant increase in adult literacy.
• Improved educational access.
• Greater digital literacy.
• Enhanced community participation.
• Progress toward universal education.

The achievement highlights the state's commitment to lifelong learning.

9. Medicinal Alcohol Rules Strengthened

The Union Health Ministry amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 by removing licensing exemptions for medicinal products containing high levels of ethyl alcohol.

Objective

• Prevent misuse of alcohol-based medicinal formulations.
• Strengthen regulatory oversight.
• Improve public health safeguards.
• Ensure responsible pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The amendments mainly affect certain aromatic tinctures and similar medicinal products.

10. India-UK CETA Trade Framework

The Government of India announced tariff and quota guidelines for automobile imports before the India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) comes into effect on 15 July.

The framework aims to:

• Promote balanced trade.
• Protect domestic automobile manufacturers.
• Improve market access.
• Encourage bilateral investment.

The agreement is expected to boost India-UK economic cooperation.

11. World's First Once-Weekly Insulin Launched

Novo Nordisk India introduced Awiqli (Insulin Icodec), the world's first once-weekly basal insulin for managing both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Benefits

• Only one injection per week.
• Better patient convenience.
• Improved treatment adherence.
• Reduced injection burden.
• Enhanced quality of life for diabetic patients.

The launch represents a major advancement in diabetes treatment.

12. NeoSep 1 Clinical Trial Expands to India

The international NeoSep 1 clinical trial officially expanded into India.

The first infant was enrolled at JIPMER, Puducherry.

Purpose

• Evaluate new antibiotic combinations.
• Combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
• Improve treatment of neonatal sepsis.
• Reduce newborn mortality worldwide.

India's participation strengthens global medical research collaboration.

13. Indigenous Green Refrigerant Technology Developed

Scientists at CSIR-IICT Hyderabad developed India's first indigenous process technology for producing HFO-1234yf.

Importance

• Eco-friendly refrigerant.
• Low global warming potential.
• Replacement for high-emission HFC refrigerants.
• Supports sustainable cooling technologies.
• Promotes India's green manufacturing capabilities.

The innovation contributes to environmental protection and climate goals.

14. Charles Leclerc Wins British Grand Prix

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc won the Formula One British Grand Prix 2026 held at Silverstone Circuit.

The victory strengthened Ferrari's championship campaign and highlighted Leclerc's consistent performance during the season.

15. NPCI Chief Appointed to SWIFT Board

NPCI Managing Director and CEO Dilip Asbe was appointed to the SWIFT Global Supervisory Board.

Significance

• Recognition of India's digital payment leadership.
• Strengthens India's role in global financial governance.
• Promotes international payment system cooperation.
• Enhances India's influence in financial technology.

The appointment reflects India's growing reputation in digital payments and financial innovation.