8 July 2026 Current Affairs: Navi Mumbai Airport Drug Imports, PM Modi Prambanan Temple Visit, Tripura Vande Mataram Mandatory

Current Affairs

1. Centre approves pharmaceutical imports for Navi Mumbai airport

8th July 2026 Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has certified Navi Mumbai International Airport, Maharashtra as an authorized port for import of Pharmaceuticals. The move is aimed at easing India’s pharmaceutical supply chain by accelerating the import of medications, vaccines and medical supplies. The inclusion will allow importers to have pharmaceutical products cleared through customs and regulatory processes at Navi Mumbai Airport.

Features at a Glance for Current Affairs

• 8 July 2026 Notice Issued
• Ministry: Ministry of Health & Family Welfare
• The airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Maharashtra
• Has license to import pharmaceuticals

Goal:

• Pharmaceuticals Logistics Improvement.
• Accelerate the importation of medications & vaccines.
• Enhance health supply chains.

2. PM Modi in Prambanan Temple, Indonesia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta, Indonesia on July 8, 2026 on his three-day state visit. Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. And a UNESCO world heritage site. The visit underlined the close historical, civilizational and cultural connect between India and Indonesia.

Features at a Glance for Current Affairs

• Date: 07/08/2026.
• Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Prambanan temple.
• Temple of Siva.
• Indonesia’s Biggest Hindu Temple.
• World Heritage Site (UNESCO)
• It is a sign of cultural relationship between India and indonesian.

3. FDA Approves New Cancer Drug Vepdegestrant

It was approved for medical usage in the United States on May 1, 2026. Trade Name: Veppanu (vepdegestrant) The drug is indicated for the treatment of patients with advanced or metastatic estrogen receptor-positive (ER+), HER2-negative breast cancer with ESR1 mutations after endocrine therapy. This is a major leap forward in treating cancer by addressing the disease

Features at a Glance for Current Affairs

• Drug: Vepdegestant (Veppanu) U.S. FDA authorized.
• Received 1 May 2026.

Application:

• Breast cancer , ER-positive .
• Metastatic HER2-negative breast cancer.
• Patients with ESR1 mutant
• Improves tailored cancer treatment.

4. Tripura makes Vande Mataram, Jana Gana Mana compulsory

Tripura Government said the entire version of Vande Mataram and National Anthem Jana Gana Mana will be required in all schools of the state from July 7, 2026. The move seeks to inculcate patriotism, constitutional principles and national cohesion in pupils.

Features at a Glance for Current Affairs

• Decision effective 7 July 2026.
• Applicable to all Schools of Tripura.

Needed:

• Full song Vande Mataram
• National Anthem of India Jana Gana Mana

Purpose:

• And nationalistic.
• Promote national integration.
• Live out the principles of the Constitution.

5. India, Rwanda to Boost Defence Cooperation

India-Rwanda 2nd meeting of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC) conducted at New Delhi on 6-7 July 2026 The two sides agreed to further deepen cooperation in the fields of military training, defence production, peacekeeping operations, cyber security and capacity building. The summit is a pointer to India’s rising defence involvement with African countries.

Features at a Glance for Current Affairs

• Abstract Meeting: JDCC II.
• Dates: 6-7 July 2026.
• Venue : New Delhi.
• Areas for collaboration:
• Military training.
• Military manufacturing.
• Information Security
• Peacekeeping.
• Capacity building.
• India-Rwanda Strategic Partnership Strengthened Further

6. DeepSeek Develops Its Own AI Chip Story

Chinese AI company DeepSeek, based in Hangzhou, has developed a custom artificial intelligence processor for AI inference workloads. The device is aimed to help minimize reliance on foreign semiconductor technology, and to boost the efficiency and affordability of AI applications. It is a symptom of China’s ongoing push to become self-sufficient in AI hardware technology.

Features at a Glance for Current Affairs

• Company: DeepSeek .
• Head Office: Hangzhou, China
• Made a bespoke ai chip.
• Built for AI inference.

Purpose:

• Boost AI performance.
• Less dependence on foreign chips.
• Build local semiconductor production.

7. PM-SETU scheme introduced in the country

On 7 July 2026, the Government of India authorized the Pradhan Mantri Skilling and Employability Transformation via Upgraded ITIs (PM-SETU) scheme for implementation across the country. The project is aimed at upgrading of Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs), skill development, upgradation of infrastructure, enhancing industrial partnership and increase of employability amongst youth.

Features at a Glance for Current Affairs

• Scheme Name: PM-SETU
• Adopted on 7 July 2026.

Target:

• Improved ITI.
• Skills Development in the New Age
• Cooperation of industry.More employment.
• Supports Skill India Mission;

8. TribeX: A Descriptive Digital Platform for Tribal Knowledge

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram launched the TribeX digital learning platform on July 7, 2026 at the National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes. It would be a digital archive of tribal knowledge, culture, research, language, traditions and best practices and would also foster academic collaboration.

Features at a Glance for Current Affairs

• Platform: Tribe X.
• Launched by Jual Oram .
• Date of launch: 7 July 2026.

Purpose:

• Retain tribal knowledge.
• Advocate for research
• Digital learning Documentation of civilizations .

9. Delhi Initiates 70 Lakh Tree Plantation Drive

Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Inaugurate Mission 70 Lakh Tree Plantation Campaign & Delhi Ridge Rejuvenation Project, July 7, 2026 The move is intended to enhance green cover in the National Capital Territory to improve air quality, restore ecological balance and protect bio-diversity.

Features at a Glance for Current Affairs

• Campaign Mission Plantation of 70 Lakh Trees
• Release: July 7, 2026.

Leaders:

• Amit Shah Biography.
• Rekha Gupta .

Includes:

• Delhi Ridge Rejuvenation Project Objectives: Increase green cover.
• Enhance air quality.
• Conservation of biodiversity.

10. Four states establish payment pact for Narmada Project

On 7 July 2026, the states of Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra inked an accord in New Delhi to resolve a long-standing financial dispute over the Narmada Project. The treaty is designed to encourage cooperation between governments, ease implementation of projects and improve water resources management.

Features at a Glance for Current Affairs

• Agreement of 7 July 2026.

States participating:

• Madhya Pradesh Gujarat Rajasthan Maharashtra Related to Narmada Project Objective: To address difficulties related to payment.
• Increase state-state cooperation.
• Better water resources management.