July 2026 Current Affairs — Part 19
Important Current Affairs for Government Exams | Appointments & Resignations
This part covers five important appointments and leadership developments in the United Kingdom, Indian Army, financial intelligence, higher education administration and the IT sector. Read the key facts carefully and attempt the 5-question quiz at the end.
26. Andy Burnham Set to Become U.K. Prime Minister
Andy Burnham was elected unopposed as the leader of the Labour Party and is set to become the next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
🇬🇧 Key Facts
- Person: Andy Burnham
- Position: Next Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
- He was elected unopposed as Labour Party leader.
- He will succeed Keir Starmer.
- He previously served as the Mayor of Greater Manchester.
27. Captain Shivani Sehrawat Becomes First Woman ADC to Army Chief
Captain Shivani Sehrawat became the first woman Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Chief of Army Staff.
🪖 Key Facts
- Person: Captain Shivani Sehrawat
- Position: Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Chief of Army Staff
- She became the first woman to hold this role.
- She will serve under General Dhiraj Seth.
28. Satya Pal Kumar Appointed Director of Financial Intelligence Unit
Satya Pal Kumar was appointed as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
💰 Key Facts
- Person: Satya Pal Kumar
- Position: Director, Financial Intelligence Unit
- He is a 2005-batch IRS officer from the Income Tax Department cadre.
- FIU functions under: Ministry of Finance
- FIU receives, processes, analyses and disseminates information on suspicious financial transactions to enforcement agencies.
📌 Financial Intelligence Unit Facts
- Formed: 18 November 2004
- Headquarters: Connaught Place, New Delhi
- Minister Responsible: Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance
- Director listed in the source: Amit Govil, IRS
29. Naresh Pal Gangwar Appointed Secretary, Department of Higher Education
Naresh Pal Gangwar was appointed as Secretary, Department of Higher Education under the Ministry of Education.
🏛️ Key Facts
- Person: Naresh Pal Gangwar
- Position: Secretary, Department of Higher Education
- Ministry: Ministry of Education
- He replaced Vineet Joshi.
- Before this appointment, he served as Secretary, Department of Animal Husbandry & Dairying.
- Vineet Joshi was moved to the Department of Panchayati Raj.
- The appointment was part of a 13 secretary-level reshuffle.
- The appointment was approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC).
30. Ashiss Dash Appointed Next CEO & Managing Director of Infosys
Ashiss Dash was appointed as the next CEO & Managing Director of Infosys. His appointment will be effective from 1 April 2027.
💻 Key Facts
- Person: Ashiss Dash
- Position: CEO & Managing Director, Infosys
- Effective from: 1 April 2027
- He will succeed Salil Parekh.
- Tenure: 5 years
- Ashiss Dash joined Infosys in 1995.
- He became the first internally promoted CEO in Infosys history.
- He previously led major portfolios including Energy, Utilities & Resources.
- Salil Parekh's tenure: 2018–2027
🏢 Infosys Facts
- Founded: 2 July 1981
- Headquarters: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Chairman: Nandan Nilekani
📝 Part 19 Quiz
Answer all 5 questions. Your result will appear only after you submit the quiz.
Quiz Result
🎯 Part 19 Completed
Revise these appointments carefully and continue with the next part of the July 2026 Current Affairs Series.