July 2026 Current Affairs — Part 2
Important Current Affairs for Government Exams | International Affairs
This part covers important international developments from July 2026, including India's cultural diplomacy, international elections, trade agreements, naval exercises and India–Africa trade relations.
6. PM Modi's Gifts to Seychelles Leadership
During his visit to Seychelles, Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented traditional Indian handicrafts and textiles to Seychelles leaders and their spouses.
🇮🇳 Important Gifts & Their States
- Kanchivaram Silk → Tamil Nadu
- Maheshwari Silk → Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh
- Bidriware → Bidar, Karnataka
- Muradabadi Brassware → Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh
7. Keiko Fujimori Wins Peru's Presidential Election
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Keiko Fujimori on her victory in Peru's Presidential election.
He highlighted the long-standing friendly relations between India and Peru and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.
🇵🇪 Peru — Important Exam Facts
- Capital: Lima
- Currency: Peruvian sol (PEN)
8. India–UK Free Trade Agreement
The Finance Ministry notified rules regarding the origin of goods under the India–UK Free Trade Agreement.
These rules will come into force on July 15. Exporters need a Certificate of Origin to claim duty benefits.
The rules are intended to ensure that products from third countries do not misuse the benefits of the India–UK trade agreement.
📌 Key Exam Facts
- FTA: Free Trade Agreement
- Exporters need a Certificate of Origin
- Authorized agencies in India and the UK will issue the certificates
- Rules effective from: 15 July 2026
9. RIMPAC Exercise
The Indian Navy's P-8I maritime patrol aircraft reached Hawaii to participate in the RIMPAC exercise.
RIMPAC stands for Rim of the Pacific Exercise and is the world's largest multinational naval exercise.
The exercise is hosted by the U.S. Pacific Fleet.
⚓ RIMPAC — Important Exam Facts
- Full Form: Rim of the Pacific Exercise
- Host Country: United States
- Venue: Hawaii
- World's largest: Multinational naval exercise
10. India–Mali Forum for Promotion of Exports
India and Mali held the inaugural India–Mali Forum for Promotion of Exports.
The objective was to strengthen bilateral trade and investment relations between the two countries.
The theme of the forum was “Reinforcing Trade and Strategic Partnerships.”
Bilateral trade between India and Mali crossed US $326 million in FY 2025–26.
🇲🇱 Mali — Important Exam Facts
- Capital: Bamako
- Currency: West African CFA Franc
- President: Assimi Goïta
- Prime Minister: Abdoulaye Maïga (interim)
- Bilateral Trade: US $326 million+ in FY 2025–26
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