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Current Affairs for Sunday, 26 July 2026

Daily current affairs digest for competitive exam aspirants. This edition covers significant updates in international trade, railway technology, and domestic political shifts.

3 exam-relevant updates · 2-question quiz

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Science & Tech#1

India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train completes 1,200 km trial

The Ministry of Railways reported that India's first indigenous 10-coach hydrogen train successfully completed a 1,200 km journey, emitting only water vapour.

📌 Static GK link: The Ministry of Railways is the central ministry responsible for the administration of the Indian Railways.

Source: Deccan Herald ↗
International#2

India placed in lower tariff tier under US Section 301 measures

The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has placed India in the lower 10% tariff tier under Section 301 of the US Trade Act, 1974, regarding forced labour investigations.

📌 Static GK link: Section 232 of the US Trade Act, 1974, allows the US President to impose tariffs on imports for national security reasons.

Source: Morungexpress ↗
Appointments#3

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns from Union Cabinet

Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his position in the Union Cabinet.

📌 Static GK link: The Union Council of Ministers is headed by the Prime Minister of India.

Source: The Csr Journal ↗

Test yourself

2 questions on today's update — tap an option to check your answer.

  1. Q1.Under the US Section 301 measures regarding forced labour, what is the additional ad valorem duty imposed on Indian imports in the lower tier?

  2. Q2.India's first indigenous hydrogen-powered train uses which of the following as its only by-product?

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Written by PadhoDost in exam format from the day's reported news. Facts are summarised for exam preparation, not reproduced from the original articles — follow the source links for full reports.