Current Affairs 26 July 2026

India Extends Healthcare Support to Kenya With 4.5 Tonnes of Medical Aid.

India provided 4.5 tonnes of life-saving medical supplies and PPE to Kenya.
Aid aims to strengthen Kenya’s preparedness against Ebola and infectious disease outbreaks.
Supplies include PPE kits, emergency fluid management kits, and infection prevention materials.
Delivered under India’s Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) framework through MEA and Indian High Commission in Nairobi.
Strengthens India’s health cooperation with Africa CDC for regional healthcare resilience.

International Type-1 Diabetes Summit 2026 unveiled in New Delhi on July 24, 2026.
Scheduled from July 30–August 1, 2026 in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
Focuses on clinical care, CGM access, and insulin affordability.
Plans announced for a National Type-1 Diabetes Patient Registry.
Highlights the need for affordable insulin analogues and diabetes testing supplies.
Jointly organized by Diabetes India Foundation and ICMR.

India has electrified 99.6% of its Broad Gauge network, becoming the world’s second most electrified large railway system after Switzerland.
48,072 route km electrified during 2014–2026, compared to 21,801 route km before 2014.
Diesel consumption reduced from 293 crore litres (2015–16) to 108 crore litres (2024–25).
Renewable energy capacity in railways reached 1,264 MW (Solar: 1,161 MW; Wind: 103 MW).
15 railway zones and 25 States/UTs achieved 100% electrification.
Electrified rail transport reduces emissions by nearly 89% compared to road transport.

DRDO’s Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) developed India’s first indigenous 350 kg thrust class Expendable Turbojet Engine.
Azad Engineering, Hyderabad, manufactured and delivered the engine to GTRE.
The engine provides 350 kg thrust and is designed for expendable mission platforms.
Marks a major milestone in India’s indigenous aerospace and defence capabilities.
Places India among a select group of countries with advanced jet engine technology.

Microsoft India and FITT, IIT Delhi launched UNNATI AI 2.0 (Unnati se Pragati).
A CSR initiative to expand AI adoption and innovation in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.
Focuses on AI skilling, startup incubation, mentorship, and commercialization.
Supports AI solutions in healthcare, education, agriculture, and sustainability.
The first edition accelerated 10 startups, trained 1,000+ AI developers, and created 200+ tech jobs.