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Current Affairs for Wednesday, 29 July 2026

Daily Current Affairs Digest for July 29, 2026. This edition covers significant updates in international diplomacy, trade statistics, and global appointments.

3 exam-relevant updates · 3-question quiz

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International#1

Volker Turk re-elected as UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Volker Turk has been re-elected for a second term as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, following a recommendation by Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

📌 Static GK link: The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights is a UN independent expert appointed by the UN Human Rights Council.

Source: Morungexpress ↗
Economy & Banking#2

India's total exports reach record $863.1 billion in FY2025-26

India recorded its highest-ever export value of $863.1 billion in the 2025-26 fiscal year, comprising $441.8 billion in merchandise and $421.3 billion in services.

📌 Static GK link: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry is the nodal ministry for formulating and implementing India's foreign trade policy.

Source: Thehawk ↗
International#3

India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) enters force

The India-Oman CEPA came into effect on June 1, 2026, providing duty-free access to 99.38% of India's exports to Oman by value.

📌 Static GK link: A Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is a type of free trade agreement that covers both goods and services.

Source: Thehawk ↗

Test yourself

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

  1. Q1.Who has been re-elected for a second term as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights?

  2. Q2.What was India's total export value (merchandise and services combined) in the fiscal year 2025-26?

  3. Q3.The India-Oman Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) came into force on which date?

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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.