Practice questions
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In which Rajasthan city was the International Type-1 Diabetes Summit 2026 held?
- Jaipur
- Udaipur
- Jodhpur
- Kota
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Answer: C. Jodhpur — The summit was held in Jodhpur from 30 July to 1 August 2026.
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Which of these supported the Type-1 Diabetes Summit in Jodhpur?
- Breakthrough T1D
- WHO
- UNICEF
- World Bank
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Answer: A. Breakthrough T1D — The partners were The Friends of Mewar, Breakthrough T1D and the William J. Clinton Foundation.
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In which railway division is the Vande Bharat freight EMU being tested?
- Jaipur division
- Ajmer division
- Kota division
- Jodhpur division
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Answer: C. Kota division — The one-month trial began on 29 July 2026 in the Kota division of West Central Railway.
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What top speed did the freight EMU reach on its first day of trial?
- 145 km/h
- 120 km/h
- 160 km/h
- 180 km/h
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Answer: A. 145 km/h — It reached 145 km/h on the Kota-Nagda-Sawai Madhopur section.
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How many senior citizens will be selected by lottery under the Rajasthan Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2026?
- 36,000
- 44,000
- 65,000
- 56,000
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Answer: D. 56,000 — 6,000 will go by air to Pashupatinath in Kathmandu and 50,000 by AC train to pilgrimage sites in India.
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Which department runs the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2026 in Rajasthan?
- Devasthan Department
- Tourism Department
- Social Justice and Empowerment Department
- Panchayati Raj Department
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Answer: A. Devasthan Department — Residents aged 60 or more as of 1 April 2026 are eligible.
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What colour apron identifies a "Prasav Sakhi" in Rajasthan's government hospitals?
- White
- Green
- Pink
- Blue
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Answer: C. Pink — Prasav Sakhi supports high-risk pregnant women from admission to discharge and is linked to 104 Jananee Express.
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Which Union Minister was present when Rajasthan and Haryana signed the Yamuna water project agreement?
- Rajnath Singh
- Amit Shah
- Nitin Gadkari
- Bhupender Yadav
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Answer: B. Amit Shah — Water will come from the Western Yamuna Canal through underground pipelines.
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How much Yamuna water will Rajasthan receive between July and October under the agreement?
- About 280 million cubic metres
- About 850 million cubic metres
- About 1,200 million cubic metres
- About 580 million cubic metres
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Answer: D. About 580 million cubic metres — Three separate underground pipelines will carry the water, under the 1994 MoU share.
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PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth about how much at Balotra?
- ₹1.06 lakh crore
- ₹56,000 crore
- ₹80,000 crore
- ₹2 lakh crore
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Answer: A. ₹1.06 lakh crore — The Rajasthan Refinery was dedicated to the nation and Jaipur Metro Phase-II was begun.
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What is the approximate annual passenger capacity of the new Jodhpur Airport terminal?
- 10 lakh
- 15 lakh
- 20 lakh
- 40 lakh
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Answer: C. 20 lakh — The terminal cost about ₹480 crore and was inaugurated on 4 July 2026.
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From which date do regular flights operate from the new Jodhpur Airport terminal?
- 4 July 2026
- 12 July 2026
- 1 July 2026
- 31 July 2026
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Answer: B. 12 July 2026 — The terminal was inaugurated on 4 July; flights start 12 July.
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Near which temple will a new railway station be built at Sundarpura, in Sikar district?
- Salasar Balaji Temple
- Jeen Mata Temple
- Brahma Temple, Pushkar
- Khatu Shyam Ji Temple
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Answer: D. Khatu Shyam Ji Temple — The station will be about 11 km from the temple, between Palsana and Bawdi Thikariya.
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How many new retail fuel outlets will HPCL open in Rajasthan?
- 304
- 204
- 404
- 150
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Answer: A. 304 — HPCL will invest about ₹400 crore; the land lease policy is due by 31 July 2026.
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How many tigers are now in Sariska Tiger Reserve after 18 years of reintroduction?
- 36
- 48
- 56
- 72
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Answer: C. 56 — Tigers had been wiped out from Sariska in 2005.
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Which body formed a joint committee to probe mining near Sariska Tiger Reserve?
- National Tiger Conservation Authority
- National Green Tribunal (NGT)
- Supreme Court Aravalli Committee
- Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board
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Answer: B. National Green Tribunal (NGT) — The committee must submit a detailed report within 6 weeks.
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When was the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) set up?
- April 1973
- March 2010
- June 2000
- December 2005
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Answer: D. December 2005 — It was created on the advice of the Tiger Task Force.
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The Bhashini hackathon at NCeG 2026 in Jaipur builds AI models for which dialects?
- Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Hadoti, Mewati and Bagri
- Bhojpuri, Awadhi, Maithili and Magahi
- Konkani, Tulu, Kodava and Badaga
- Garhwali, Kumaoni and Jaunsari
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Answer: A. Marwari, Mewari, Dhundhari, Hadoti, Mewati and Bagri — Bhashini is a MeitY platform under the National Language Translation Mission.
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Who was chief guest at the "Sudhar Utsav and Chintan Shivir 2026" at Mount Abu?
- Amit Shah
- Kiren Rijiju
- Arjun Ram Meghwal
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
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Answer: C. Arjun Ram Meghwal — The Law Ministry's two-day event was held at Gyan Sarovar, the Brahma Kumaris headquarters.
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How much did Rajasthan receive under the GPDP initiative, as reviewed by Shivraj Singh Chouhan?
- ₹180 crore
- ₹445 crore
- ₹200 crore
- ₹12,000 crore
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Answer: B. ₹445 crore — About ₹200 crore has been spent, and a second instalment of ₹180 crore will follow.
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How many new municipalities did the Rajasthan Cabinet approve, along with 684 new posts?
- 56
- 66
- 86
- 76
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Answer: D. 76 — The reason given was rapid urbanisation and a growing urban population.
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What rank did Jaipur get in Time Out's World's Happiest Cities 2026?
- 6th
- 3rd
- 9th
- 1st
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Answer: A. 6th — Jaipur was the only Indian city in the top 10; Bath in England ranked first.
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Which law replaced MGNREGA across India from 1 July 2026?
- National Food Security Act
- VB-G RAM G Act
- PM Awas Yojana Act
- Rural Livelihood Mission Act
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Answer: B. VB-G RAM G Act — The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025 replaced the 2005 MGNREGA.
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How many days of work in a financial year does VB-G RAM G guarantee?
- 100 days
- 150 days
- 200 days
- 125 days
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Answer: D. 125 days — VB-G RAM G guarantees 125 days of work, more than the 100 days under MGNREGA.
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What is the Centre-state funding ratio of VB-G RAM G for north-eastern states?
- 90:10
- 60:40
- 75:25
- 50:50
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Answer: A. 90:10 — The usual ratio is 60:40, but for north-eastern states and their Union Territories it is 90:10.
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What is the minimum fine for organised exam-cheating crime after the 2026 amendment?
- ₹1 crore
- ₹5 crore
- ₹10 crore
- ₹25 crore
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Answer: C. ₹10 crore — The minimum fine for organised or syndicate exam crime was raised from ₹1 crore to ₹10 crore.
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Within how many months must investigation be completed under the amended Public Examinations Act?
- 1 month
- 3 months
- 2 months
- 6 months
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Answer: C. 2 months — Investigation must be completed within 2 months of the FIR or transfer of the case.
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Until which year was PM-KISAN extended by the Cabinet on 31 July 2026?
- 2030-31
- 2028-29
- 2029-30
- 2031-32
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Answer: A. 2030-31 — The Cabinet extended PM-KISAN for five more years, up to 2030-31, with ₹3.5 lakh crore.
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What is the total budget of the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme?
- ₹1,27,500 crore
- ₹95,692 crore
- ₹3.5 lakh crore
- ₹62,500 crore
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Answer: D. ₹62,500 crore — The scheme, approved on 15 July 2026, has ₹62,500 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31.
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Which scheme with a budget of ₹1,27,500 crore was approved on 15 July 2026?
- Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme
- Semicon 2.0
- PLI-LSEM
- IndiaAI Mission
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Answer: B. Semicon 2.0 — Semicon 2.0 has six pillars, including design, more fabs and advanced packaging.
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Which institution released the new investment friendliness index of states?
- Reserve Bank of India
- NITI Aayog
- Finance Commission
- UNCTAD
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Answer: B. NITI Aayog — NITI Aayog assessed 36 states and Union Territories on 84 indicators.
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Which state ranked first among large states in the NITI Aayog investment index?
- Maharashtra
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Gujarat
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Answer: D. Gujarat — Gujarat was first, Maharashtra second and Tamil Nadu third among large states.
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Which company launched Vikram-1, India's first fully private orbital rocket?
- Agnikul Cosmos
- Pixxel
- Skyroot Aerospace
- Dhruva Space
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Answer: C. Skyroot Aerospace — Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace launched Vikram-1 from Sriharikota in its first attempt.
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What is the SOLV test rocket meant to test?
- Cryogenic engine of GSLV
- Heat shield of Chandrayaan
- Parachute system of the Gaganyaan crew module
- Landing legs of a lander
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Answer: C. Parachute system of the Gaganyaan crew module — SOLV is a test rocket built to check the parachute system of the Gaganyaan crew module.
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On which spacecraft did NASA astronaut Anil Menon fly to the ISS on 4 July 2026?
- Soyuz MS-29
- Crew Dragon
- Starliner
- Soyuz MS-26
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Answer: A. Soyuz MS-29 — Anil Menon began his first spaceflight on Russia's Soyuz MS-29.
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How many gold medals did India win at the International Chemistry Olympiad in Uzbekistan?
- 2 out of 4
- 3 out of 4
- 1 out of 4
- 4 out of 4
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Answer: D. 4 out of 4 — All four Indian participants won gold medals.
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INS Mahendragiri is which stealth frigate of Project 17A?
- Third
- Sixth
- Fourth
- Seventh
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Answer: B. Sixth — INS Mahendragiri, the sixth Project 17A frigate, was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai.
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At which place was INS Malvan commissioned on 22 July 2026?
- Visakhapatnam
- Karwar
- Kochi
- Mumbai
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Answer: B. Karwar — The anti-submarine vessel INS Malvan was built by Cochin Shipyard and commissioned at Karwar.
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Which shipyard built the diving support vessel Nipun?
- Cochin Shipyard Limited
- Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders
- Garden Reach Shipbuilders
- Hindustan Shipyard Limited
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Answer: D. Hindustan Shipyard Limited — Nipun is the second indigenous Diving Support Vessel and was handed over at Visakhapatnam on 30 July 2026.
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Up to what temperature does the Extreme Weather Grade (XWG) diesel work without freezing?
- Minus 42°C
- Minus 20°C
- Minus 60°C
- Minus 10°C
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Answer: A. Minus 42°C — The diesel launched by Army chief General Dhiraj Seth works down to minus 42 degrees Celsius.
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Which body cleared arms-purchase proposals of about ₹52,000 crore on 31 July 2026?
- Cabinet Committee on Security
- DRDO
- Defence Acquisition Council
- National Security Council
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Answer: C. Defence Acquisition Council — The Defence Acquisition Council cleared proposals for the Army, Navy and Air Force.
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Which state was declared the sixth fully literate state of India?
- Punjab
- Kerala
- Uttarakhand
- Nagaland
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Answer: C. Uttarakhand — Mizoram, Goa, Tripura, Himachal Pradesh and Sikkim were declared earlier; Uttarakhand became the sixth.
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Which film won Best Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards?
- Kalki 2898 AD
- Laapataa Ladies
- Stree 2
- Article 370
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Answer: D. Article 370 — The Hindi film Article 370 won Best Feature Film, and Yami Gautam won Best Actress for it.
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Who is the Prime Minister of Japan who made her first visit to India for the 6th annual summit?
- Fumio Kishida
- Sanae Takaichi
- Shigeru Ishiba
- Yoshihide Suga
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Answer: B. Sanae Takaichi — The 6th India-Japan summit was held in New Delhi from 1 to 3 July 2026.
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What is the name of the first India-Japan defence co-development project agreed at the summit?
- PACTS
- UNICORN
- GENIAC
- ACITI
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Answer: B. UNICORN — UNICORN stands for Unified Complex Radio Antenna.
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What is the name of Indonesia's highest civilian honour given to PM Modi?
- Order of Rama
- Bintang Garuda
- Order of Merdeka
- Bintang Adipurna
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Answer: D. Bintang Adipurna — Indonesia gave PM Narendra Modi the Bintang Adipurna during his July 2026 visit.
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Which country agreed to supply uranium to India under the 2014 civil nuclear cooperation agreement?
- Australia
- Canada
- Kazakhstan
- Namibia
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Answer: A. Australia — During PM Modi's visit on 8 to 10 July 2026, Australia agreed to supply uranium.
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Which Indian President made the first-ever Indian Presidential visit to Moldova in July 2026?
- Ram Nath Kovind
- Pranab Mukherjee
- Droupadi Murmu
- Pratibha Patil
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Answer: C. Droupadi Murmu — President Murmu visited Moldova, North Macedonia and Romania from 19 to 25 July 2026.
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The India-Israel investment treaty replaced a treaty of which year?
- 1991
- 2003
- 1996
- 2010
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Answer: C. 1996 — The new treaty, in force from 4 July 2026, replaces the 1996 treaty that India ended in 2017.
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In the Global Air Power Ranking 2026, which country's air force ranked third?
- China
- India
- Japan
- Russia
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Answer: D. Russia — The Russian Air Force was third, and the Indian Air Force was sixth.
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Project Freya is an alliance to build what for Europe?
- Joint space station
- Joint air-defence shield
- Common currency
- Cyber court
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Answer: B. Joint air-defence shield — Ukraine and nine Western European countries announced it as a defence against Russian ballistic missiles.
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Which team did Spain beat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 final?
- France
- Argentina
- Brazil
- Germany
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Answer: B. Argentina — Spain won the final 1-0 against Argentina.
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Which Canadian mathematician is among the 2026 Fields Medal winners?
- John Pardon
- Hong Wang
- Yu Deng
- Jacob Tsimerman
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Answer: D. Jacob Tsimerman — Jacob Tsimerman is from Canada, John Pardon from the USA, and Hong Wang and Yu Deng from China.
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The World Bank moved which country to the upper-middle income group in 2026?
- Sri Lanka
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
- Nepal
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Answer: A. Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka rose from the lower-middle income group, showing recovery from its 2022 crisis.
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Who heads the six-member task force on examination reforms that PM Modi announced on 26 July 2026?
- Nandan Nilekani
- S. Somanath
- V. Kamakoti
- Anita Karwal
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Answer: A. Nandan Nilekani — The task force was set up after the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and is chaired by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.
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In which weight category did Mirabai Chanu win gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games?
- 45 kg
- 48 kg
- 49 kg
- 53 kg
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Answer: B. 48 kg — She lifted a total of 190 kg in the women's 48 kg event, her third straight Commonwealth Games gold.
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What is the trading symbol of the NSE's new Indian Natural Gas Futures contract?
- GASNSE
- IGXFUT
- NATGASIND
- NGINDIA
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Answer: C. NATGASIND — The contract trades as NATGASIND and is cash-settled against the IGX Gujarat (Dahej) hub price.
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Who won the women's 25 m pistol gold at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou in July 2026?
- Manu Bhaker
- Sainyam Vij
- Rhythm Sangwan
- Esha Singh
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Answer: D. Esha Singh — Esha Singh won gold with 40 hits, while Manu Bhaker took bronze after a shoot-off.
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How much did the Asian Development Bank approve for the PM Surya Ghar rooftop solar programme in July 2026?
- USD 850 million
- USD 350 million
- USD 600 million
- USD 1 billion
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Answer: A. USD 850 million — The USD 850 million loan is Subprogram 2 of ADB's rooftop solar programme for India.
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According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, India is which in the world as a supplier of seafarers?
- Largest
- Second-largest
- Third-largest
- Fifth-largest
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Answer: B. Second-largest — India supplies 311,936 seafarers (12.16% of the world), behind only the Philippines.
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How much monthly aid will eligible women get under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana?
- Rs 1,500
- Rs 2,000
- Rs 2,500
- Rs 3,000
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Answer: C. Rs 2,500 — The Delhi Cabinet approved Rs 2,500 a month for eligible women aged 21 to 60.
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The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026 raised the prison term for individuals involved in paper leaks to:
- 1 to 3 years
- 3 to 5 years
- 10 to 14 years
- 5 to 10 years
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Answer: D. 5 to 10 years — The earlier term was 3 to 5 years; the amendment makes it 5 to 10 years and requires fast-track courts.
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What is the combined outlay approved by the Cabinet for the expanded Khelo India Scheme and support to National Sports Federations?
- Rs 36,441 crore
- Rs 8,000 crore
- Rs 15,500 crore
- Rs 84,084 crore
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Answer: A. Rs 36,441 crore — The Cabinet approved Rs 36,441 crore for 2026-27 to 2030-31.
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The 'Samudra Manthan' scheme approved by the Cabinet is meant mainly for:
- Deep-sea fishing
- Offshore oil and gas exploration
- Port modernisation
- Coastal tourism
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Answer: B. Offshore oil and gas exploration — It is the National Offshore Exploration Scheme with an outlay of Rs 84,084 crore.
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Who became the first woman Director General of the Geological Survey of India?
- Anita Karwal
- Monisha Chakraborty
- Varsha Ashok Aglawe
- Alka Nangia Arora
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Answer: C. Varsha Ashok Aglawe — She is the 54th DG of the 176-year-old organisation and took charge on 31 July 2026.
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Ajinkya Rahane, who retired from international cricket in July 2026, captained India to a 2-1 series win in which tour?
- England, 2021
- South Africa, 2018
- West Indies, 2019
- Australia, 2020-21
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Answer: D. Australia, 2020-21 — He led an injury-hit Indian side to a 2-1 win in the 2020-21 Border-Gavaskar Trophy.
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From which date does the India-UK CETA come into force?
- 5 July 2026
- 1 June 2026
- 15 August 2026
- 1 January 2027
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Answer: A. 5 July 2026 — The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement enters into force on 5 July 2026.
One-liner questions: fill in the blank
Rajasthan's _____, run by the Devasthan Department, will take 56,000 pilgrims chosen by lottery.
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Answer: Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme 2026
Rajasthan and Haryana signed a _____ in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, a few days before PM Modi's Balotra visit.
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Answer: Yamuna water project agreement
A national workshop at _____ marked 18 years of tiger reintroduction at Sariska Tiger Reserve, organised by the Environment Ministry with the NTCA and Rajasthan Government. Union Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurated it.
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Answer: Alwar
The _____ formed a joint committee to probe mining near Sariska Tiger Reserve, with a detailed report due in 6 weeks.
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Answer: NGT
The _____ was launched at the National e-Governance Conference (NCeG) 2026 in Jaipur, by the Digital India Bhashini Division with DARPG and the Rajasthan Government.
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Answer: Bhashini language-model hackathon
The Rajasthan Cabinet approved _____ with 684 new posts to run them, citing fast urbanisation and a growing urban population.
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Answer: 76 new municipalities
In the _____ survey, Jaipur ranked 6th in the world and was the only Indian city in the top 10. Bath (England) was first.
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Answer: Time Out World's Happiest Cities 2026
Hyderabad-based _____ successfully launched Vikram-1, India's first fully private orbital rocket, from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota, in its very first attempt.
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Answer: Skyroot Aerospace
Governor _____ declared Uttarakhand a fully literate state after it met the norms of NEP 2020 and the ULLAS programme. It is the sixth fully literate state of India.
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Answer: Gurmeet Singh
_____ won the FIFA World Cup 2026, the 23rd edition, beating Argentina 1-0 in the final. The USA, Mexico and Canada hosted it jointly, with 48 teams.
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Answer: Spain
The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) Act, 2025_____VB-G RAM G, came into force across India on 1 July 2026. It replaces the 2005 MGNREGA.
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Answer: , known as
The _____ was held in New Delhi from 1 to 3 July 2026 between PM Narendra Modi and Japan's PM Sanae Takaichi. It was Takaichi's first visit to India.
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Answer: 6th India-Japan annual summit
PM Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones of projects worth about _____ at Balotra on 4 July 2026. They covered energy, aviation, road-metro links, water resources, renewable energy and public infrastructure.
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Answer: ₹1.06 lakh crore
PM Modi dedicated the _____ (at Pachpadra, Balotra) to the nation and laid the foundation of Jaipur Metro Phase-II.
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Answer: Rajasthan Refinery
The new _____ was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 4 July 2026, about 35 years after the earlier terminal.
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Answer: Jodhpur Airport terminal
The _____ came into force on 4 July 2026. It replaces the 1996 treaty that India ended in 2017, and Israel is the first OECD country to sign India's new model investment agreement.
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Answer: India-Israel bilateral investment treaty
The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)_____5 July 2026.
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Answer: comes into force on
Australia will now supply _____ to India, as the 2014 civil nuclear cooperation agreement has been put into practice. Australia also returned three old Indian idols.
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Answer: uranium
_____, the sixth stealth frigate of Project 17A, joined the Navy's Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam on 11 July 2026. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders, Mumbai, built it with over 75% indigenous content.
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Answer: INS Mahendragiri
The Cabinet also approved _____ on 15 July 2026 with ₹1,27,500 crore. Its six pillars are design, machines and materials, more fabs, advanced packaging (ATMP/OSAT), research and development, and talent development.
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Answer: Semicon 2.0
_____ won the women's 48 kg weightlifting gold at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games with a total lift of 190 kg. It was her third Commonwealth Games gold in a row and India's first gold of these Games.
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Answer: Mirabai Chanu
PM Narendra Modi formed a six-member _____ headed by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, after the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Former ISRO chief S. Somanath and IIT Madras director V. Kamakoti are members.
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Answer: task force on examination reforms
A one-month trial of India's first _____ began on 29 July 2026 in the Kota division of West Central Railway. Integral Coach Factory, Chennai, built it and RDSO is checking it.
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Answer: Vande Bharat platform-based freight EMU
The International Type-1 Diabetes Summit 2026_____Jodhpur, Rajasthan, from 30 July to 1 August 2026. It was organised with The Friends of Mewar, Breakthrough T1D and the William J. Clinton Foundation.
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Answer: was held in
Parliament passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026_____29 July 2026 and Rajya Sabha on 30 July 2026. It amends the 2024 law, India's first dedicated law against paper leaks and exam cheating.
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Answer: . Lok Sabha approved it on
The Commonwealth Peace Mediation and Rule of Law Conference_____Jaipur from 31 July to 2 August 2026. About 30 of the 52 Commonwealth countries took part.
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Answer: was held in
President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Act, 2026_____5-10 years and every state must set up fast-track courts for such cases.
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Answer: . Prison terms for individuals rise to
The Cabinet approved the National Offshore Exploration Scheme, 'Samudra Manthan'_____Rs 84,084 crore up to 2030-31, to boost offshore oil and gas exploration and reduce import dependence.
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Answer: , with an outlay of
Residents of Rajasthan aged _____ are eligible for the pilgrimage scheme. Those aged 70+ may take one helper, whose cost the state also bears.
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Answer: 60 or more as of 1 April 2026
Under the pilgrimage scheme, _____ pilgrims will fly to Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu (Nepal), and 50,000 will travel to pilgrimage sites across India by AC train.
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Answer: 6,000
Travel, stay and food are all _____ in the scheme, and the state bears the whole cost. The scheme has 13 pilgrimage circuits, including Haridwar, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Sammed Shikhar, Mathura, Dwarka, Tirupati, Kamakhya and Goa.
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Answer: free
The pilgrimage list also includes Gangasagar, Jagannath Puri, Rameswaram, Vaishno Devi, Ujjain, Patna Sahib and _____.
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Answer: Hazur Sahib, Nanded
Rajasthan introduced the _____ arrangement for high-risk pregnant women admitted to government hospitals, with a dedicated companion from admission to discharge.
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Answer: 'Prasav Sakhi'
A Prasav Sakhi will be a posted nursing staff member, an _____ or a chosen woman health worker, identified by a pink apron. It will be rolled out in phases in medical college hospitals, district hospitals and first referral units.
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Answer: ANM
The Prasav Sakhi stays with the woman through check-ups, treatment, referral, delivery, discharge and after-care, and gives the family health information. It links to _____ and mother-child help desks to reduce maternal and newborn deaths.
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Answer: 104 Jananee Express
The Yamuna agreement will bring Rajasthan's share of Yamuna water from the _____ through underground pipelines and secure drinking water. It follows the 1994 MoU on upper Yamuna basin water sharing.
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Answer: Western Yamuna Canal
Rajasthan will receive about _____ of Yamuna water between July and October, and three separate underground pipelines will carry it.
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Answer: 580 million cubic metres
The Jodhpur terminal has a built-up area of about _____, 20 check-in counters, 6 aerobridges, modern baggage handling and advanced security screening.
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Answer: 23,342 sq m
The Railway Ministry announced a new station at _____, near Khatu Shyam Ji Temple, on the Sikar-Ringas section between Palsana and Bawdi Thikariya.
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Answer: Sundarpura
The new Sundarpura station is about _____ from the Khatu Shyam temple and will have a modern booking office, a large waiting hall and clean toilets.
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Answer: 11 km
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The mind map has one branch for each exam topic: government and states, international and agreements, economy and banking, science, defence and environment, sports, days and culture, and awards, appointments and books. Tap a branch to open its one-liners. The same news is also written out as plain text below the map.
What kind of current affairs does Railway Exams (RRB) ask?
Railway Exams (RRB) papers (RRB NTPC, Group D, ALP, Technician, JE and RPF) lean on railway and transport news, science and space, sports, awards, appointments, important days and government schemes. This page orders the news the same way.
How many months of current affairs should I study?
For most exams the last 6 months matter most; state PCS and UPSC add the previous 6 months. Read month by month using the month filter, then practise the MCQs.
Are there MCQs on these current affairs?
Yes, 67 questions with answers and explanations are on the questions and answers page of this section.
Is this free?
Yes. Every mind map, one-liner, question and answer on the current affairs pages is free to read.