Exam Related Current Affairs with Static GK : 4 July 2026
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1. Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda launched new operational guidelines and the strategic '7x7x7' framework under the 'Anemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan'. This comprehensive national blueprint introduces the 'T4 approach' (Testing, Treatment, Talking, Tracking) and a nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign to accelerate anemia reduction.
2. India has been ranked 94th among 167 countries (with an overall score of 68.3/100) in the 'Sustainable Development Report 2026' (UN SDG Index) released by the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UN-SDSN). Finland secured the absolute top position in the rankings.
➨ Status of Neighboring Countries: Prominent neighboring nations, including Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka, and Nepal, have ranked ahead of India in the global matrix.
3. The Union Ministry of Defence officially accorded the prestigious 'Navratna' status to the state-owned defence vessel manufacturer Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), making it the country's 29th Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).
➨ Financial Autonomy: This upgrade enhances GRSE's operational flexibility, enabling the company's board to invest up to ₹1,000 crore or 15% of its net worth in a single project without seeking prior government approval.
4. The high-profile '29th National Conference on e-Governance' commenced in Jaipur, Rajasthan, inaugurated by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma and Union Minister of State Dr. Jitendra Science. The focal theme for this year's convention is *'Viksit Bharat 2047: AI-Enabled, Data-Driven & Secure Digital Governance'*.
▪️ Rajasthan Static GK:
➨ Chief Minister: Bhajan Lal Sharma | Governor: Haribhau Bagade
➨ Key National Parks & Sanctuaries: Ranthambore National Park, Keoladeo Ghana National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Mukundras Hills Tiger Reserve, Desert National Park.
5. Facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA), the first commercial export consignment containing 1 metric ton of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged 'Rewa Sundarja Mangoes' was successfully shipped from Madhya Pradesh to the UAE.
➨ Grown prominently in the Rewa region, these premium mangoes are highly coveted globally for their exceptional sweetness, rich aroma, and fiberless pulp.
▪️ Madhya Pradesh (MP) Static GK:
➨ Chief Minister: Dr. Mohan Yadav | Governor: Mangubhai C. Patel
➨ Key National Parks & Sanctuaries: Kanha Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh National Park, Panna National Park, Kuno National Park (Cheetah reintroduction hub), Bori Wildlife Sanctuary, Pench National Park, Satpura National Park.
6. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has extended the tenure of senior IRS officer Ravi Agrawal as the Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) until December 31, 2026.
➨ About CBDT: Constituted under the Central Boards of Revenue Act, 1963, it stands as the apex statutory authority responsible for administering direct taxes (Income Tax & Corporate Tax) in India.
7. Complying with the institutional rotation matrix of the European Union, Ireland has officially assumed the rotating presidency of the 'Council of the European Union' (EU Council) for the next six months, effective from July 1 until December 31, 2026.
➨ About European Union: Headquartered in Brussels, Belgium, the multilateral political block comprises 27 sovereign member states.
8. The elite rowing duo of Lakshya and Ujjwal from the Indian Army scripted history by clinching India's first-ever gold medal at the World Rowing Cup (World Rowing Cup 3) held on Lake Rotsee in Lucerne, Switzerland, in the Men's Lightweight Double Sculls category.