Daily Current Affairs – 29 July 2026

Introduction

The CareerUdaya Daily Current Affairs – 29 July 2026 edition brings APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, SSC, Banking and Railway aspirants a concise revision set based on verified developments available by 29 July. The strongest examination hooks are the 50th CPGRAMS monthly report and GRAI rankings, the updated Assam flood situation with relief-compensation changes, Assam’s FAME-II EV charging snapshot, PMBJP coverage in Assam, the National Drug Control Vision 2026–2029, two Indian Coast Guard personnel-policy reforms, India’s tiger-conservation position on Global Tiger Day, domestic container manufacturing and maritime self-reliance, NCC expansion in SC-concentrated and PM-AJAY areas, and recent Commonwealth Games 2026 Indian medal milestones. Attempt the linked Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 29 July 2026 and explore more editions on the Current Affairs Hub.

Governance — CPGRAMS 50th Monthly Report

On 29 July 2026, the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the 50th monthly report on the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) for Central Ministries and Departments for June 2026. The report said 1,99,968 grievances were redressed in June, while monthly disposal crossed one lakh cases for the 48th consecutive month.

The average grievance disposal time in Central Ministries/Departments for 2026 was 14 days. The report also recorded 83,544 new user registrations in June, and the Feedback Call Centre collected 75,318 feedbacks. In the GRAI rankings for June 2026, Department of Posts, Department of Telecommunications and Department of Financial Services (Insurance Division) topped Group A; Ministry of Textiles, Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Information and Broadcasting topped Group B. For exams, remember CPGRAMS as a public-grievance monitoring system, DARPG as the nodal department, and GRAI as a ranking-linked governance metric.

Assam & Disaster Management — Flood Toll and Relief Update

PTI-based reporting available on 29 July 2026 said the death toll in Assam’s current flood wave rose to 75, with seven more fatalities reported in Sivasagar district, even as the affected population fell to about 3.32 lakh. Seven districts remained affected: Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Sonitpur and Kamrup Metropolitan. Charaideo was the worst-hit by affected population, followed by Sivasagar and Jorhat.

The update is retained because the figures changed materially from the 27 July edition. The government increased ex gratia assistance for families of deceased flood victims to ₹9 lakh by adding ₹5 lakh from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund over the existing ₹4 lakh. The mandatory post-mortem report requirement was relaxed, with a circle officer certificate made sufficient. About 81 relief camps were operational and 45,341.98 hectares of crop area were submerged. For APSC/ADRE, focus on updated toll, affected districts, relief-compensation changes and the distinction between declining affected population and rising confirmed deaths.

Assam & Clean Mobility — FAME-II EV Charging in Northeast

In a Lok Sabha reply on 28 July 2026, the Ministry of Heavy Industries gave an Assam and Northeast snapshot of electric-vehicle penetration under FAME-II. The reply stated that 117 EV public charging stations (EVPCS) had been sanctioned in Assam and 88 were operational as on 1 July 2026.

The release also clarified that FAME-II was implemented on a pan-India basis from 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2024, and no State-wise allocation was made under the scheme. For Assam/Northeast aspirants, this is a clean-mobility infrastructure item: pair FAME-II with EV adoption, charging infrastructure, Assam’s 117 sanctioned/88 operational EVPCS figure, and Lok Sabha accountability through a starred question.

Health & Assam — PMBJP and Jan Aushadhi Kendras

On 28 July 2026, the Department of Pharmaceuticals gave a Rajya Sabha reply on the operation of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). PMBJP aims to provide quality generic medicines and medical devices at affordable prices, reduce out-of-pocket expenditure, promote confidence in generic medicines, support menstrual-health access and generate entrepreneurship through Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs).

The reply reported estimated citizen savings of about ₹45,000 crore over 12 years compared with branded medicines. The number of Kendras rose from 80 in 2014 to 20,149 as on 30 June 2026, with average daily footfall of around 15 lakh people. Assam had 202 Jan Aushadhi Kendras as on 30 June 2026; Cachar had the highest district count in the annexure with 40. The implementing agency is the Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI). This is useful for health-governance, affordability and Assam-specific scheme coverage.

Internal Security — National Drug Control Vision 2026–2029

The Ministry of Home Affairs reply dated 28 July 2026 highlighted the Vision Document on Narcotics Control (2026–2029), released on 26 June 2026. The document applies to Central Ministries, departments, agencies and State/UT governments, with specific action points for States and UTs including Assam.

The four focus areas are Enforcement (Intelligence & Operations), Precursors & Synthetic Drugs Control, Demand & Harm Reduction, and Capacity Building & Coordination. States and districts are expected to prepare three-year road maps aligned with the national road map. The release also linked the vision with institutional strengthening of State Anti-Narcotics Task Forces, forensic laboratories, NCB and NCORD, plus awareness through Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. For exams, revise the period, four pillars, Assam mention and drug-control governance architecture.

Defence & Maritime Security — Indian Coast Guard Policy Reforms

On 28 July 2026, the Defence Minister unveiled two policy reforms for Indian Coast Guard (ICG) personnel and their families. The reforms aim to promote gender parity in induction and service conditions of officers, and streamline administrative procedures for granting ex gratia to families of personnel reported missing at sea while on duty.

This is a defence-personnel and maritime-security item rather than a weapons update. The release also noted that ICG is moving toward its Golden Jubilee in 2027. For SSC, Railway and State PSC questions, revise: ICG, Defence Ministry, gender-neutral induction/career progression, ex-gratia for missing-at-sea personnel, and morale/administrative efficiency as the purpose.

Environment — Global Tiger Day and India’s Tiger Population Share

On 29 July 2026, the Prime Minister extended greetings on Global Tiger Day and stated that India is home to almost 70% of the global tiger population. While a greeting alone is not normally enough for selection, this item is retained because tiger conservation is a recurring environment topic and the official release gives a high-yield comparative statistic.

The release linked India’s conservation approach with science-based conservation, community participation, sustainable development, empowering local communities and reducing human-wildlife conflict. For exams, use this as a Project Tiger/conservation-revision hook: India’s global share, Global Tiger Day, science-based conservation and community participation.

Economy & Maritime Logistics — Domestic Container Manufacturing

On 28 July 2026, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways reported that a global shipping line had placed an order on an Indian container manufacturer, and a domestically produced prototype container was unveiled at Dadri, Uttar Pradesh on 3 July 2026. The containers follow internationally accepted standards such as ISO specifications and the International Convention for Safe Containers (CSC).

The release linked the development with maritime self-reliance and global logistics. The Union Budget 2026–27 announced a container-manufacturing scheme with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore to create a globally competitive container-manufacturing ecosystem in India. For economy and logistics exams, remember: domestic container manufacturing, Dadri prototype, ISO/CSC standards, ₹10,000 crore scheme, and maritime supply-chain self-reliance.

Social Justice & Youth — NCC Expansion in PM-AJAY Areas

On 28 July 2026, the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment said the Central Government is facilitating expansion of National Cadet Corps (NCC) opportunities in government schools located in Scheduled Caste-concentrated areas and areas covered under Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY).

The objective is to promote leadership, discipline, character-building and national service among students from socially and educationally disadvantaged communities. This is a useful social-justice plus youth-development item because it links PM-AJAY areas with NCC access, not only scholarships or infrastructure. For exams, match the ministry, beneficiary geography and purpose.

Sports — Commonwealth Games 2026 Medal Milestones

On 28 July 2026, official releases congratulated Indian athletes for completed medal achievements at Commonwealth Games 2026. Sharmila won Gold in Women’s Shot Put F57, Sarvesh Kushare won Silver in Men’s High Jump, and Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam won Bronze in women’s 58 kg weightlifting.

Sports current affairs should avoid routine results, but major international medals are valid exam material. Bindyarani Devi also carries Northeast relevance because she is a prominent Manipuri weightlifter. For revision, retain athlete-event-medal pairings rather than full match-style coverage.

Revision Notes

For quick revision of the 29 July edition: CPGRAMS — DARPG’s 50th monthly report; 1,99,968 grievances redressed in June 2026; 48th straight month above one lakh disposal; average disposal time 14 days; Group A GRAI toppers include Posts, Telecom and DFS Insurance. Assam floods — toll 75, affected population 3.32 lakh, seven districts, Charaideo worst-hit, ex gratia ₹9 lakh, crop area 45,341.98 ha. FAME-II Assam — 117 EVPCS sanctioned, 88 operational. PMBJP — 20,149 Kendras nationally, ₹45,000 crore savings, 202 JAKs in Assam, PMBI implements. Drug Control Vision 2026–2029 — four focus areas, Assam included, NCORD/NMBA links. ICG reforms — gender parity and ex-gratia for missing-at-sea personnel. Global Tiger Day — India has almost 70% of global tiger population. Container manufacturing — Dadri prototype, ISO/CSC, ₹10,000 crore Budget scheme. NCC expansion — SC-concentrated and PM-AJAY areas. CWG 2026 — Sharmila Gold, Sarvesh Silver, Bindyarani Bronze. Practise these facts in the Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 29 July 2026, attempt more mock tests, revise study materials, and prepare through the APSC Hub.

Exam Snapshot Table

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CPGRAMS and why is it important today?

CPGRAMS is the Centralized Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System. DARPG released its 50th monthly report on 29 July 2026, reporting 1,99,968 grievance disposals for June 2026.

What is the latest Assam flood revision point?

The death toll rose to 75 while the affected population declined to about 3.32 lakh. The State also raised compensation for deceased flood victims’ families to ₹9 lakh and relaxed post-mortem-report requirements.

What is the Assam EV infrastructure figure under FAME-II?

As on 1 July 2026, Assam had 117 EV public charging stations sanctioned and 88 operational under FAME-II.

Which public health scheme has 202 Kendras in Assam?

PMBJP had 202 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Assam as on 30 June 2026. Nationally, the network had reached 20,149 Kendras.

Is there a quiz based on this article?

Yes. The Daily Current Affairs Quiz – 29 July 2026 contains 10 exam-focused MCQs drawn from this edition, with answers and explanations.

Which examinations is this edition useful for?

It is designed for APSC, ADRE, Assam Police, Assam TET, SSC, Banking and Railway aspirants who need concise, verified daily revision.