5 July 2026 – Daily Current Affairs (English)

Important for UPSC | APPSC | SSC | Banking | Railway | Police Exams

1. Andhra Pradesh Teacher Eligibility Test (AP TET) 2026 – Last Date

5 July 2026 is the last date to submit the AP TET 2026 online application.

The examination is scheduled from 5 August to 21 August 2026.

Exam Point: AP TET is conducted by the Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh.

2. India–Japan Strategic Cooperation

India and Japan strengthened cooperation in Artificial Intelligence (AI), semiconductors, supply chains, and economic security.

Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) strategy.

Exam Point:

Capital of Japan: Tokyo

Currency: Japanese Yen

3. RBI Implements Revamped Integrated Ombudsman Scheme

The Reserve Bank of India introduced a revamped Integrated Ombudsman Scheme to make customer grievance redressal faster and more transparent.

The scheme provides a single-window mechanism for complaints against regulated financial entities.

4. Centre Amends Drugs Rules, 1945

The Government amended the Drugs Rules, 1945 to facilitate the regulation of cell and gene therapies.

The move aims to promote advanced medical treatment and strengthen India’s biotechnology sector.

5. Himachal Pradesh Receives Eight New GI Tags

Eight traditional products from Himachal Pradesh received Geographical Indication (GI) tags.

GI tags protect products linked to a specific geographical origin and preserve traditional craftsmanship.

Important One-Liners

Last Date for AP TET 2026 Application: 5 July 2026

AP TET Exam Dates: 5–21 August 2026

RBI: Revamped Integrated Ombudsman Scheme implemented

Japan–India Focus: AI, Economic Security & Supply Chains

GI Tags: Eight traditional products from Himachal Pradesh

Practice MCQs

1. AP TET 2026 online application closed on:
   A) 30 June 2026
   B) 5 July 2026 ✅
   C) 10 July 2026
   D) 15 July 2026
2. The Integrated Ombudsman Scheme is associated with:
   A) SEBI
   B) NABARD
   C) Reserve Bank of India ✅
   D) IRDAI
3. Cell and Gene Therapies are regulated under amendments to:
   A) Food Safety Act
   B) Drugs Rules, 1945 ✅
   C) Pharmacy Act
   D) Medical Council Act
4. Which country recently enhanced AI and economic security cooperation with India?
   A) Germany
   B) Australia
   C) Japan ✅
   D) France
5. GI Tags are primarily used to:
   A) Promote exports only
   B) Protect products linked to a geographical origin ✅
   C) Register trademarks
   D) Issue patents

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