26th July 2024 – Current Affairs:
Kargil Vijay Diwas:
Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed today to honor the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers in the Kargil War of 1999 and marks the successful culmination of Operation Vijay.
Renaming of Rashtrapati Bhavan Halls:
President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan – ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ – as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap,’ respectively.
Paris Olympics 2024 – Opening Ceremony:
The Paris Olympics 2024 will officially launch on Friday with an opening ceremony staged on the Seine River, marking the first time the ceremony will not be held inside an Olympic stadium.