The most important current affairs of 17 July 2026, curated for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams.
1. PM-AJAY & Adarsh Gram Yojana: Impact on SC Empowerment & Rural Development
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
PM-AJAY’s Adarsh Gram Yojana benefits 47.59 lakh citizens across 16,759 ‘Adarsh Grams’. 46,782 development works completed; ₹22.50 Cr allocated for hostels.
2. Samadhan Portal 2.0: Digital Empowerment for Trade Unions
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Ministry of Labour held an awareness session on Samadhan Portal 2.0, empowering trade unions with digital tools for online dispute filing, claim submission &
3. PM Inaugurates Hydrogen Train, ₹14,000 Cr Projects in Haryana
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
PM Modi launched India’s first hydrogen train from Jind, Haryana, alongside over ₹14,000 crore in development projects including new medical colleges, railway
4. NITI Aayog Launches Investment Friendliness Index for States
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
NITI Aayog released the Investment Friendliness Index (IFI) report, evaluating states’ effectiveness in creating a conducive investment environment. It assess
5. Nash Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Impact, Reach & Key Initiatives for Exams
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
Nash Mukt Bharat Abhiyan reached 29.32 Cr+ citizens, including 11.20 Cr youth & 7.92 Cr women. 21 lakh+ awareness activities held; 4.60 lakh+ calls on helplin
6. New Core Industries Index (ICI) Base Year 2022-23: Key Changes & Impact
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Economy/Governance
Office of Economic Adviser to release revised Core Industries Index (ICI) on July 20, 2026, with 2022-23 as the new base year. Iron ore added, increasing core
7. PM Modi Inaugurates Development Projects in Chandigarh: Key Highlights
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
PM Modi shared glimpses of inauguration and foundation stone laying ceremonies for health, education, and road infrastructure projects in Chandigarh, emphasiz
8. SEBI Streamlines Mutual Fund Transmission Claims for Investors
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
SEBI announces new measures to streamline the mutual fund transmission claim process, aiming to enhance ease for investors. This update, dated July 17, 2026,
9. Revised UDAN Scheme: Boosting India’s Regional Aviation Network
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
The revised UDAN scheme, with a ₹28,840 Cr budget (FY26-27 to FY35-36), aims to expand regional air connectivity, developing 100 new airports and 200 modern h
10. PM Modi Unveils ₹14,700 Cr Projects & India’s First Hydrogen Train in Jind
Relevance for Banking, SSC & RBI Grade B exams: Polity & Governance
PM Modi laid foundation stones and dedicated ₹14,700 Cr development projects in Jind, Haryana, including India’s first ‘Make in India’ hydrogen train, boostin
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