Weekly Current Affairs (12th July to 18th July 2026)

Weekly Current Affairs (12th July to 18th July 2026)

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Category : State Published on: July 19 2026

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  • Gujarat government launched Viksit Gujarat – Data Centre Policy 2026-29 on 9 July 2026 to position the state as a major hub for data centres and AI infrastructure.
  • Geological Survey of India identified thorium deposits across 700 acres in Karnataka’s Chamarajanagar district on 9 July 2026.
  • Andhra Pradesh launched the new phase of Mee Bhoomi-Mee Hakku programme on 9 July 2026 for distribution of digitally updated land passbooks.
  • Jaisalmer Railway Station in Rajasthan has been redeveloped at a cost of Rs 140 crore under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme with Rajasthani architecture and modern facilities.
  • Ahmedabad created a Guinness World Record by planting 361,000 saplings in one hour on 12 July 2026 using the Miyawaki method.
  • West Bengal will observe 16 August as ‘Ayushman Diwas’ instead of ‘Khela Hobe Diwas’ to promote Ayushman Bharat health scheme.
  • Bihar launched Mukhyamantri Bihar Heli-Tourism Scheme offering subsidised helicopter services on select routes from July 18.
  • Uttarakhand opened its first GI Products Gallery in Haldwani displaying over 30 GI-tagged products.
  • Odisha Cabinet approved a new agricultural marketing law to replace the 1956 Act, introducing unified market, direct marketing and single trading licence.
  • Tamil Nadu launched Nalam TN digital health portal for integrated government healthcare services along with new healthcare projects worth ₹139 crore.
  • Karnataka announced India’s first government-driven Artificial Intelligence University in Bengaluru as part of its AI-native state vision.
  • Uttar Pradesh launched Kaushal Setu and Kaushal Sarathi digital platforms on July 15, 2026 to enhance transparency in skill development training.
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