July 2026 Current Affairs — Part 27
Important Current Affairs for Government Exams | Appointments & Resignations
This part covers five important appointments and leadership changes from the Appointments & Resignations section of the July 2026 current affairs magazine.
1. Noel Tata to Step Down as Chairman of Voltas
Noel Tata announced that he will step down as Chairman of Voltas.
👤 Key Facts
- Person: Noel Tata
- Position: Chairman of Voltas
- The announcement was made during the 72nd Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Voltas.
- Earlier, Noel Tata had also stepped down as Chairman of Trent.
- Noel Tata is a senior leader of the Tata Group.
2. General Dhiraj Seth — 31st Chief of Army Staff
General Dhiraj Seth assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS).
🇮🇳 Key Facts
- Position: 31st Chief of Army Staff (COAS)
- New COAS: General Dhiraj Seth
- Predecessor: General Upendra Dwivedi
- Appointer: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
- Term: 3 years or until the age of 62, whichever is earlier.
3. Vikram Misri Gets One-Year Extension
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri received a one-year extension in service and will continue in the position until 14 July 2027.
🌍 Key Facts
- Person: Vikram Misri
- Position: Foreign Secretary of India
- Extension: One year
- New end date: 14 July 2027
- Approved by: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC)
- He became only the second Foreign Secretary to receive such an extension.
- The earlier Foreign Secretary to receive such an extension was S. Jaishankar in 2017.
📌 Important Notes
- ACC established: 1950
- ACC Chairperson: Prime Minister of India
- Indian Foreign Service established: 1946
- Foreign Service Day: 9 October
4. Anupam Misra Assumes Charge as CMD of Hindustan Copper Limited
Anupam Misra assumed charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Hindustan Copper Limited.
🏢 Key Facts
- Person: Anupam Misra
- Position: Chairman and Managing Director (CMD)
- Organisation: Hindustan Copper Limited
- Established: 1967
- Headquarters: Kolkata, West Bengal
5. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force.
✈️ Key Facts
- Person: Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit
- Position: Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS)
- Organisation: Indian Air Force
- Predecessor: Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor
- Played a key role in Operation Sindoor.
- Has participated in several important military operations.
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