Updates on 27 July 2026
All of July 2026 →Malvi Camel Faces Extinction Threat in India
The Malvi camel, also known as the white camel, is one of nine recognised camel breeds in India and has been declared endangered following a sharp decline in its population as per the 2019 livestock census. As of July 27, 2026, only 102 Malvi camels remain, mainly found in Madhya Pradesh's Malwa region and parts of Rajasthan. Conservation efforts by the National Research Centre on Camel and the National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources include scientific breeding programmes aimed at preserving this smallest Indian camel breed, famed for its milk production and distinctive white coat.
Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 Introduced in Lok Sabha
On 27 July 2026, the Lok Sabha introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, to strengthen legal measures against unfair means in public examinations such as paper leaks and impersonation. The Bill amends the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, increasing punishment severity and introducing mandates for expedited investigation and trial processes.
Esha Singh Wins Gold in Women's 25m Pistol at ISSF World Cup Hangzhou
Indian shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup held in Hangzhou, China, on 27 July 2026. Manu Bhaker secured the bronze medal after a shoot-off, and India finished with three medals (one gold, one silver, one bronze) overall in the competition. Both Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker qualified strongly from the preliminary rounds with scores of 585-18x and 586-20x respectively. This gold was Esha Singh's second ISSF World Cup gold of 2026, having set senior and junior world records at Munich earlier that season.
INSAT-3DR: India's Crucial Meteorological Satellite for Weather Forecasting and Disaster Management
INSAT-3DR, launched on 8 September 2016 via GSLV-F05, is a vital Indian geostationary meteorological satellite. Equipped with a 6-channel imaging payload and a 19-channel atmospheric sounder, it provides half-hourly real-time multispectral data for weather forecasting, cyclone tracking, monsoon analysis, and disaster management over India and adjoining regions. Since September 2020, after the INSAT-3D atmospheric sounder ended service, INSAT-3DR has been the primary source of hourly atmospheric sounding data for the INSAT-3 system. The satellite also carries a Search and Rescue Transponder, aiding in rescue operations. Its capabilities include measuring ocean surface temperatures and cloud characteristics, supporting the India Meteorological Department and other operational users.
Great Indian Bustard Chicks Enter Rewilding Tunnel in Rajasthan
On 26 July 2026, three one-month-old chicks of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard were released into a specially designed rewilding tunnel at the Godawan Conservation Centre in Ramdevra, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The facility, costing ₹9.25 crore, aims to prepare captive-bred birds for survival in the wild by simulating natural conditions with minimal human contact. After about four months under continuous CCTV surveillance and external feeding without direct human interaction, the chicks are expected to be released into Desert National Park, a major habitat for this species. This innovative rewilding initiative marks a crucial step in India's conservation efforts to protect the Great Indian Bustard, a flagship species of the Thar Desert ecosystem.
Passing of Former Uttarakhand Minister Hira Singh Bisht
Hira Singh Bisht, a senior Indian National Congress leader and three-term member of the Uttarakhand Legislative Assembly, died on 26 July 2026 at age 85 in Dehradun due to cardiac arrest. He served as a cabinet minister under Chief Minister N.D. Tiwari with portfolios including transport, labour, and technical education. Bisht contributed significantly to Uttarakhand politics and sports infrastructure development.
NASA's PRAXIS Mission to Study Saturn's Planetary Rings
NASA has proposed the PRAXIS mission, announced on 26 July 2026, aimed at the direct collection and analysis of particles from Saturn’s rings. Using an AI-powered bio-inspired robotic system designed for touch-and-go sampling, PRAXIS will collect millimeter to centimeter-scale particles to study their characteristics in-situ. The mission seeks to enhance understanding of ring formation, particle dynamics, and ring evolution, and may facilitate future exploration of ring systems around Uranus and Neptune. Led by Dr. B. Marco Quadrelli of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, the project received NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I funding in March 2026.
CRPF Raising Day 2026 Observed on 27 July marking 88th Anniversary
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated its 88th Raising Day on 27 July 2026, marking its founding in 1939 as the Crown Representative’s Police. Operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, it is one of the largest Central Armed Police Forces in India, responsible for internal security, counter-insurgency, riot control, election duty, and protection of vital installations. The 2026 celebrations included the first Director General’s Parade held in the North East and a blood donation camp in Bengaluru. The CRPF Act, 1949, provides the current legal basis for the force, underscoring its ongoing importance in India's internal security architecture.
India Approves Use of Anhydrous Ammonia Fertiliser for Agriculture
On 23 July 2026, India officially approved the manufacture and use of anhydrous ammonia as a fertiliser for agricultural purposes for a period of three years. Anhydrous ammonia contains 82% nitrogen, making it a highly concentrated nitrogen fertiliser that can be directly applied to the fields. India currently produces approximately 30 million tonnes of urea annually and imports nearly 10 million tonnes annually to meet domestic demand. The government is simultaneously promoting the use of Green Ammonia under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, aiming to procure 7.24 lakh metric tonnes annually to produce Green Urea. This approval marks a significant shift towards sustainable fertiliser use and diversification in Indian agriculture.
Madurai Marks 107th Birthday of a Historic Banyan Tree
On 27 July 2026, Madurai in Tamil Nadu celebrated the 107th birthday of a significant banyan tree located in the Meenakshipuram area near the Sellur tank. This tree, belonging to the species Ficus benghalensis of the Moraceae family, is recognized for its aerial roots and broad canopy, serving as a key urban ecological asset. It provides habitat to birds and contributes to urban green cover. The Water Body Protection Movement and other public welfare trusts organized an annual Green Nature Festival, led by founder Abubakar, to raise awareness about the conservation of this tree, which faces threats such as garbage burning, branch cutting by electricity board workers, and noise from festival firecrackers. Along with the celebration, educational materials and tree saplings were distributed to students to promote conservation. On the same day, a 200-year-old banyan tree collapsed in Kulithalai area of Karur district, highlighting broader concerns about tree conservation in Tamil Nadu.
Gujarat Launches Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR System
On 27 July 2026, Gujarat launched the Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR system in Gandhinagar to enable victims of cyber financial fraud to conveniently lodge complaints via the national cybercrime helpline number 1930. This digital initiative automatically generates an electronic first information report (e-Zero FIR) and forwards it to the concerned police station for prompt investigation. Coordinated with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, the system aims to reduce the delay between fraud occurrence and official reporting, enhancing chances of recovering stolen funds. The first case successfully prevented a loss of ₹215.76 lakh to an Ahmedabad resident in a digital arrest scam.
Sarnath Inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site
On 25 July 2026, Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh, India, was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site during the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea. This makes Sarnath the 45th World Heritage Site in India and the fourth in Uttar Pradesh. The site is historically significant as the location of Lord Buddha's first sermon after enlightenment, called Dharmachakra Pravartan, marking the start of Buddhism's spread in the Gangetic plains.
Pralhad Joshi Appointed Union Education Minister in July 2026
On 25 July 2026, Pralhad Joshi was appointed as the Union Minister of Education following the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan. Joshi took charge at Kartavya Bhavan on 26 July 2026 while retaining his roles in Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, and New and Renewable Energy. The Ministry of Education, responsible for school and higher education policy, operates through departments such as School Education and Literacy and Higher Education. Joshi is a five-time BJP MP from Karnataka with prior experience as Union Minister for Coal, Mines, and Parliamentary Affairs.