Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library inaugurated in Delhi on July 11, 2026

Exam-focused facts from the 13 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

The Jayaprakash Narayan Public Library was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 11, 2026, on Udyan Marg in Delhi.
The library is established under the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
The facility houses 35,000 books and provides access to nearly one crore e-books.
The library features Radio Frequency Identification (RFID)-based self-issue kiosks and facial recognition-enabled membership.
The collection includes books on science, mathematics, Indian history, Hindi literature, geography, agriculture, and competitive examinations.
Annual membership for the library is priced at ₹500.
A lifetime security deposit of ₹1,000 is charged for NDMC residents and ₹2,000 for non-residents.