| The Indian state which has delcared deaths due to snake bites as a notifiable disease | Maharashtra |
| The third edition of the biennial bilateral air combat training drill between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF), held from August 10 to August 14, 2026 at Subang Air Base in Malaysia was named | Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 |
| The South American country which was hit by an earthquake measuring 7.4 on 10 August 2026, causing large scale loss of life and property | Columbia |
| The high-altitude fresh water lake in Lohit district of Arunachal Pradesh which has been designated as India's 101st Ramsar site (and also the first in Arunachal Pradesh) | Glaw Lake |
| The former Chief of Army Staff from 1988 to 1990 and President's Commissioned Officer to become the COAS, who passed away on 31 July 2026 | Exercise Khaan Quest 2026 |
| The place in Karnataka at which the Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Youth Centre - Viveka Smaraka | Mysuru |
Venue: Glasgow (Scotland)
Motto: Sports is just the beginning
Dates: From 23 July 2026 to 02 August 2026
Opening and Closing Ceremonies: OVO Hydro indoor sports arena
Teams: 74
Mascot: Finnie (Female Unicorn of Scottish nationality)
Indian Flag bearer at the opening ceremony: Mirabai Chanu (Weightlifter)
Indian Baton bearer at the opening ceremony: Lovlina Borgohain (Boxer)
Indian Flag bearer at the closing ceremony: Jaismine Lamboria (Boxer)
Medals Tally
| # | Country | G | S | B | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Australia | 70 | 45 | 56 | 171 |
| 2. | England | 29 | 45 | 36 | 110 |
| 3. | Canada | 19 | 21 | 23 | 63 |
| 4. | India | 13 | 17 | 9 | 39 |
| 5. | Scotland | 13 | 9 | 17 | 39 |
India won 7 gold in boxing, 3 golds in athletics and 2 in judo (India had won 61 medals in 2022 Commonwealth Games.)
Neeraj Chopra won silver and Yash Vir Singh claimed bronze in the men's javelin throw.
Next Games: Amdavad (India) in 2030
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