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Current affairs from 27 July across past years
PM Modi constitutes multidisciplinary expert committee chaired by Infosys founder Nandan Nilekali to overhaul NTA examination system, make it leak-proof and technology-driven after nationwide Gen-Z protests.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on July 25, 2026, accepting responsibility for repeated exam paper leaks amid sustained student-led CJP protests and demands for accountability.
Rahul Gandhi wrote to Home Minister Amit Shah demanding accountability for July 20 police action against CJP student protesters at Jantar Mantar, citing allegations of pellet injuries and 'barbaric assault' on peaceful demonstrators.
India and UAE aim to jointly invest in third-country critical mineral extraction, establishing trilateral mining partnerships while expanding bilateral air connectivity to strengthen economic and strategic ties.
Private equity firm Bain Capital nears completion of deal to acquire 25% stake in IndusInd General Insurance, potentially valuing the insurer at ₹16,000+ crore and marking PE's first major insurance sector foray.
Over a dozen companies including fintech unicorns Zepto, Shiprocket, and others plan to launch IPOs in August 2026, collectively raising approximately ₹35,000 crore and signaling strong confidence in Indian capital markets.
Keoladeo National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Rajasthan, confronts critical water shortage as Panchana Dam supply fails, threatening survival of migratory bird populations and wetland ecosystem.
France's labor authorities imposed a €175,000 fine on IT giant Infosys for operating an employee time-recording system that violated local labor law compliance requirements.
Pralhad Joshi took charge as Union Education Minister on July 26, 2026, replacing Dharmendra Pradhan; pledged priority to understanding ministry operations before initiating major policy changes.
Climate and environment activist Sonam Wangchuk was discharged from hospital on July 27, 2026, after completing a hunger strike in Delhi protesting environmental degradation and resource exploitation in Ladakh region.