Find the current affairs of 31 July 2026. Stay updated with the most important news and events that have occurred on this day. Our daily current affairs updates are carefully curated by GK and Current Affairs experts, ensuring that you receive accurate and relevant information to enhance your competitive exam preparation.
Each update is designed to provide you with a comprehensive overview of the day’s key happenings, including political developments, economic news, technological advancements, and significant social events.
Additionally, we offer a free PDF download of the day’s current affairs, allowing you to easily access and revise the information offline.
Highlights of Current Affairs 31 July 2026
- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation over the NEET-UG paper leak has renewed focus on democratic accountability, which ensures public authorities remain answerable for their decisions and actions.
- India is preparing to adopt Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a renewable alternative to jet fuel that can reduce lifecycle CO₂ emissions by up to 80%, with a phased blending target of 1% by 2027 and 5% by 2030.
- The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), developed by ICAO, aims to limit emissions from international aviation through carbon offsetting, though India has opted out of its voluntary phases.
- India abstained from voting on ILO Convention No. 193, citing concerns that stronger labour protections for gig workers could increase compliance costs and affect the growth of its digital platform economy.
- Several countries, including the European Union, Spain, Singapore and the United States, have adopted different approaches to gig-worker regulation, while India continues to expand protections through the Code on Social Security, 2020 and the e-Shram portal.
- India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) recorded a strong 7.3% growth in June 2026, with the revised 2022–23 base year introducing a broader product basket and updated methodology for measuring industrial performance.
- The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated its 88th Raising Day, highlighting its key role in internal security, counter-insurgency operations, election duties and law-and-order management across India.
- The Himalayan Chandra Telescope at Hanle, Ladakh, completed 25 years of operations, benefiting from one of the world’s best astronomical observation sites due to its high altitude, clear skies and minimal light pollution.
- Andhra Pradesh secured second place under the MISHTI Scheme, which focuses on restoring mangrove ecosystems, improving coastal resilience and generating sustainable livelihoods for coastal communities.
- Accountability mechanisms in India include Parliament, judiciary, constitutional bodies such as the CAG and Election Commission, RTI, social audits and citizen participation, although challenges such as weak RTI implementation, declining legislative scrutiny and opaque political funding continue to affect governance.
Download Free PDF of Current Affairs 31 July 2026
Practice Current Affairs Quiz & MCQ of 31 July 2026
31 July 2026 Current Affairs Quiz