2 July 2026 Current Affairs

2 July 2026 Current Affairs | Top 20 Headlines | Daily One-Liner for Exams

Welcome to your daily current affairs update for 2  July, 2026 . This video covers all important national and international events in a crisp one-liner format – ideal for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, State PCS, and other competitive exams.

• The 8th Youth Co National Innovation Challenge 2026 concluded with the selection of six youth-led startups for developing innovative and scalable solutions to address sustainability and social development challenges.
• The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) and Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) launched AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 , an upgraded digital Passenger Health Self-Declaration Portal to strengthen health screening and surveillance at international entry points.
• The Maharashtra Government approved the development of India's first offshore airport , marking a significant step towards expanding the country's aviation infrastructure.
• Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Samagra Shishu Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SSBSK) during the 16th Central Council of Health and Family Welfare (CCHFW) meeting to strengthen child healthcare services across the country.
• Jagat Prakash Nadda also introduced Ayushman Sarathi , the official WhatsApp chatbot for the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to improve citizen access to health scheme information and services.
• The Government of India established the Bureau of Port Security (BoPS) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways to enhance security, surveillance, and coordination across Indian ports.
• The Governments of Rajasthan and Haryana signed an agreement for the Yamuna Water Project to improve water sharing and strengthen regional water resource management.
• India won five medals at the Global Skills Challenge Australia 2026 , securing three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal , showcasing excellence in vocational skills.
• World Sports Journalists Day is observed annually on 2 July to recognize the important role of sports journalists in promoting sports and ensuring responsible sports reporting.
• World UFO Day is observed every year on 2 July to encourage scientific interest in unidentified aerial phenomena and the search for extraterrestrial life.
• Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman began an official visit to France to strengthen the India–France Strategic Partnership and deepen cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and innovation.
• Indian cross-border payments company PayGlocal introduced Google Pay Card Payments on its international payment gateway, making overseas digital transactions easier for Indian businesses.
• Kakinada Cooperative Town Bank in Andhra Pradesh achieved Tier-III Urban Cooperative Bank status after its total deposits exceeded ?2,000 crore under RBI norms.
• The United Arab Emirates (UAE) successfully conducted the first trial run of the Etihad Rail passenger service between Fujairah and Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi.
• Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal completed a three-day official visit to London, United Kingdom , aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations.
• Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumed charge as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC).
• Lieutenant General Sandeep Jain took over as the Vice Chief of the Army Staff (VCOAS).
• The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) reappointed Ravi Agrawal as Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for an additional six-month term beginning 1 July 2026 .
• Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed office as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force.
• The Indian Navy participated in RIMPAC 2026 , the world's largest multinational maritime warfare exercise, hosted by the United States Navy in Hawaii .
• Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the FCRA 2.0 Portal and e-OCI Card to improve transparency, digital governance, citizen services, and national security.
• Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated four advanced research facilities and laid the foundation stone of a ?44.46 crore hostel project at CSIR–Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (CSIR-IICT), Hyderabad .
• The Technology Development Board (TDB) under the Department of Science & Technology extended financial assistance to Puretronics India Pvt. Ltd. for developing India's first fully contactless programmable Load Measurement Overload (LMO) Sensor System .
• The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved the ?16,660 crore acquisition of Royal Challengers Sports Pvt. Ltd. (RCSPL) , the owner of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) franchises in both the IPL and Women's Premier League (WPL).