July 2026 Current Affairs — Part 16
Important Current Affairs for Government Exams | Appointments & Resignations
This part covers five important appointments and leadership changes in taxation, diplomacy, policing and banking. Read the key facts carefully and attempt the 5-question quiz at the end.
11. Ravi Agrawal Reappointed as CBDT Chairman
The Union Government extended the tenure of CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawal by six months.
🏛️ Key Facts
- Person: Ravi Agrawal
- Position: Chairman, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
- Extension: Six months
- He will continue in office until December 2026.
- The extension ensures continuity in India's direct tax administration and reforms.
📌 CBDT Facts
- Full Form: Central Board of Direct Taxes
- Formed: 1 January 1964
- Constituting Instrument: Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963
- Headquarters: New Delhi, India
- Parent Agency: Department of Revenue
12. Somnath Ghosh Appointed High Commissioner to Malaysia
The Government of India appointed Somnath Ghosh as the next High Commissioner of India to Malaysia.
🌏 Key Facts
- Person: Somnath Ghosh
- Position: High Commissioner of India to Malaysia
- He is an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1997 batch.
- He is currently serving as the Consul General of India in Chicago, USA.
13. Sanjeev Jain Appointed India's Ambassador to North Korea
Sanjeev Jain was appointed India's Ambassador to North Korea.
🌏 Key Facts
- Person: Sanjeev Jain
- Position: India's Ambassador to North Korea
- The appointment was announced by the Ministry of External Affairs.
- Before this appointment, Sanjeev Jain served as India's Ambassador to Cabo Verde.
🇰🇵 North Korea — Important Facts
- Capital: Pyongyang
- Currency: North Korean Won
- Supreme Leader: Kim Jong Un
- Continent: Asia
- Border Countries: China, Russia and South Korea through the DMZ
14. New Chiefs Appointed to BPRD, NCRB and SVPNPA
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) appointed senior IPS officers as heads of key police institutions.
👮 Key Appointments
- Alok Mittal → Director General of the Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD)
- Amit Garg → Director of the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB)
- Sujeet Pandey → Director of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA)
📌 Important Facts
- Alok Mittal: 1993 batch IPS, Haryana cadre
- He previously served in the National Investigation Agency (NIA).
- Amit Garg: 1993 batch IPS, Andhra Pradesh cadre
- Sujeet Pandey: 1994 batch IPS, Uttar Pradesh cadre
- BPRD formed: 28 August 1970
- NCRB formed: 11 March 1986
- SVPNPA formation: 15 September 1948
- SVPNPA Headquarters: Hyderabad
15. Mahesh Muralidhar Pai Appointed MD & CEO of South Indian Bank
The RBI approved the appointment of Mahesh Muralidhar Pai as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of South Indian Bank.
🏦 Key Facts
- Person: Mahesh Muralidhar Pai
- Position: Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Bank: South Indian Bank
- Tenure begins: 1 October 2026
- Tenure: Three years
- Successor to: P. R. Seshadri
🏦 South Indian Bank Facts
- Founded: 1929
- Headquarters: Thrissur, Kerala
- Chairman: Jose Joseph Kattoor
📝 Part 16 Quiz
Answer all 5 questions. Your result will appear only after you submit the quiz.
Quiz Result
🎯 Part 16 Completed
Revise these appointments carefully and continue with the next part of the July 2026 Current Affairs Series.