Daily Current Affairs 30 July 2026

Q1 Which bank reported a 29.6% rise in net profit to ₹5,332 crore in Q1 FY 2026-27?

• AUnion Bank of IndiaCorrect
• BCity Union Bank
• CDhanlaxmi Bank
• DJ&K Bank

Explanation Union Bank of India reported a 29.6% rise in net profit to ₹5,332 crore in Q1 FY 2026-27.

Q2 What was the gross NPA percentage of Dhanlaxmi Bank during Q1 FY 2026-27?

• A3.22%
• B1.82%Correct
• C2.50%
• D4.00%

Explanation Dhanlaxmi Bank's gross NPA as a percentage of gross advances improved to 1.82% during Q1 FY 2026-27.

Q3 Which bank's total business crossed ₹3.04 lakh crore with over 20% growth in Q1 FY 2026-27?

• ACity Union Bank
• BUnion Bank of India
• CJ&K BankCorrect
• DDhanlaxmi Bank

Explanation J&K Bank's total business crossed ₹3.04 lakh crore, rising more than 20% in Q1 FY 2026-27.

Q1 What new framework was introduced by the government to simplify NEET UG 2026 counselling?

• AOne-time physical reporting frameworkCorrect
• BMultiple physical reporting sessions
• COffline seat resignation process
• DExtended counselling duration

Explanation The government introduced a one-time physical reporting framework to simplify the NEET UG 2026 counselling process.

Q2 Who reviewed the readiness for NEET UG 2026 counselling and announced reforms?

• AUnion Health Minister J.P. NaddaCorrect
• BUnion Education Minister
• CPrime Minister of India
• DMedical Council of India

Explanation Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda reviewed the readiness and announced reforms for NEET UG 2026 counselling.

Q3 Which of the following reforms was introduced to speed up undergraduate medical admissions in NEET UG 2026?

• AOnline seat resignation processCorrect
• BManual seat allocation
• CIncreased counselling fees
• DExtended admission deadlines

Explanation An online seat resignation process was introduced to simplify and speed up undergraduate medical admissions.

Q1 What recent recognition was given to Sarnath?

• ADeclared India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage SiteCorrect
• BDeclared a National Park
• CDeclared a Biosphere Reserve
• DDeclared a World Heritage City

Explanation Sarnath was declared India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site, as reported by The Hindu.

Q2 How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does India have after Sarnath's inclusion?

• A44
• B45Correct
• C46
• D43

Explanation With Sarnath's inclusion, India now has 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Q3 Which publication featured a quiz on Sarnath's UNESCO status?

• AThe HinduCorrect
• BThe Times of India
• CThe Indian Express
• DThe Economic Times

Explanation The Hindu featured a quiz on Sarnath becoming India's 45th UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Q1 Who is reportedly assisting the Houthis in planning a transit fee system for the Red Sea?

• ASaudi Arabia
• BUnited Nations
• CIran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard CorpsCorrect
• DUnited States

Explanation Intelligence indicates that Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is helping the Houthis create a framework to collect payments from shipping companies in the Red Sea.

Q2 Why is the Red Sea maritime corridor significant according to the reports?

• AIt is the main route for Indian exports
• BIt is a critical waterway for delivering Saudi crude oil to international marketsCorrect
• CIt connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
• DIt is the largest fishing zone in the world

Explanation The Red Sea is a critical waterway for delivering vast quantities of Saudi crude oil to the international market, especially after energy exports were disrupted in the Strait of Hormuz.

Q3 What action is the Yemen government accusing the Houthis of planning in the Red Sea?

• ABuilding new ports
• BImposing transit fees on shipping companiesCorrect
• CClosing the maritime corridor
• DLaunching naval attacks

Explanation The Yemen government accuses the Houthis of planning to impose fees for transit through the Red Sea maritime corridor.

Q1 What proposal did Iran reject regarding the Strait of Hormuz?

• AJoint regional management proposed by OmanCorrect
• BUS military control of the Strait
• CUN peacekeeping forces deployment
• DInternational shipping ban

Explanation Iran ruled out Oman's proposal for regional joint management of the Strait of Hormuz.

Q2 What was Iran's stance on talks with the U.S. to end the conflict?

• AIran confirmed ongoing talks with the U.S.
• BIran denied any talks with the U.S.Correct
• CIran agreed to immediate ceasefire talks
• DIran requested UN mediation

Explanation Tehran denied that there were any talks with the U.S. to end the conflict.

Q3 According to Iran, what consequence applies to those receiving its frozen funds as compensation?

• AThey will be allowed free passage through the Strait of Hormuz
• BThey will be sanctioned by the UN
• CThey will not be allowed passage through the Strait of HormuzCorrect
• DThey will receive diplomatic immunity

Explanation Iran stated that anyone receiving its frozen funds as compensation won't be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz.

Q1 What was the magnitude of the earthquake that struck Kumamoto, Japan in July 2026?

• A6.5
• B7.1Correct
• C7.5
• D8.0

Explanation The earthquake that hit Kumamoto was of magnitude 7.1 as reported.

Q2 How many people died due to the chimney collapse at the Nippon Paper Industries factory in Yatsushino?

• A3
• B5Correct
• C7
• D10

Explanation Five people died when a chimney collapsed at the Nippon Paper Industries factory in Yatsushino.

Q3 Approximately how many people were injured in the Kumamoto earthquake?

• A18
• B35
• C50
• D62Correct

Explanation At least 62 people were reported injured following the earthquake.

Q1 What type of vessel did Cochin Shipyard recently launch for the Indian Navy?

• AAnti-submarine warfare vesselCorrect
• BAircraft carrier
• CDestroyer ship
• DFrigate

Explanation Cochin Shipyard launched the seventh anti-submarine warfare vessel for the Indian Navy.

Q2 What operations are the ASW ships designed to undertake?

• AAnti-submarine operations in coastal watersCorrect
• BLong-range missile attacks
• CAircraft carrier escort
• DDeep-sea exploration

Explanation The ASW ships are designed to undertake anti-submarine operations in coastal waters and low intensity maritime mine laying operations.

Q3 Which shipyard launched the seventh anti-submarine warfare vessel for the Indian Navy?

• AMazagon Dock Shipbuilders
• BCochin ShipyardCorrect
• CGarden Reach Shipbuilders
• DGoa Shipyard

Explanation Cochin Shipyard launched the seventh anti-submarine warfare vessel for the Indian Navy.

Q1 What dividend amount did LIC pay to the Government of India in 2026?

• A₹10,000 crore
• B₹12,207.25 croreCorrect
• C₹15,000 crore
• D₹59.03 lakh crore

Explanation LIC paid a dividend of ₹12,207.25 crore to the Government of India as stated in the sources.

Q2 What was LIC's total asset base as of March 31, 2026?

• A₹12,207 crore
• B₹70 lakh crore
• C₹59.03 lakh croreCorrect
• D₹10 per share

Explanation LIC's total asset base stood at ₹59.03 lakh crore as of March 31, 2026.

Q3 What significant milestone did LIC complete in 2026?

• A50 years
• B60 years
• C70 yearsCorrect
• D75 years

Explanation LIC completed 70 years since incorporation in 2026.

Q1 What was the approximate percentage increase in Adani Ports & SEZ's profit in Q1 April-June 2026?

• A5%
• B9-10%Correct
• C15%
• D20%

Explanation Both sources report a profit increase of around 9-10% for Adani Ports & SEZ in Q1 2026.

Q2 What was the reported EBITDA of Adani Ports & SEZ during Q1 April-June 2026?

• A₹3,620 crore
• B₹6,541 croreCorrect
• C₹10,821 crore
• D₹11,673.71 crore

Explanation EBITDA increased 19% to ₹6,541 crore during the quarter as per BusinessLine.

Q3 Which of the following best describes the revenue trend of Adani Ports & SEZ in Q1 2026?

• ARevenue decreased compared to last year
• BRevenue remained stable
• CRevenue increased by around 19%Correct
• DRevenue doubled compared to last year

Explanation Revenue from operations rose about 19% to ₹10,821 crore as reported by BusinessLine.

Q1 By how many points did the BSE Sensex close higher on July 29, 2026?

• A726 points
• B889 pointsCorrect
• C203 points
• D1,000 points

Explanation The BSE Sensex closed higher by 889 points at 77,765.49 on July 29, 2026.

Q2 What was the closing value of the NSE Nifty on July 29, 2026?

• A24,189.05
• B24,250.20Correct
• C77,471.26
• D77,765.49

Explanation The NSE Nifty closed at 24,250.20 on July 29, 2026.

Q3 What percentage did the BSE Sensex increase by on July 29, 2026?

• A1.10%
• B1.30%Correct
• C2.00%
• D0.90%

Explanation The BSE Sensex increased by 1.30% on July 29, 2026.

Q1 What explains the feeling that social media is 'reading your mind'?

• ASocial media platforms use mind-reading technology
• BUsers share their thoughts directly with platforms
• CTargeted algorithms show content based on recent searchesCorrect
• DSocial media randomly displays content

Explanation The feeling that social media is reading your mind is due to targeted algorithms showing content related to your recent searches.

Q2 According to the sources, how does social media influence eating habits?

• ABy promoting only traditional recipes
• BBy influencing perceptions of food and healthy lifestyles through trendsCorrect
• CBy banning unhealthy food content
• DBy providing medical advice directly

Explanation Social media influences eating habits by shaping perceptions of food and healthy lifestyles through trends and content.

Q1 Where are the Commonwealth Games scheduled to begin in 2026?

• ABirmingham
• BGlasgowCorrect
• CDelhi
• DMelbourne

Explanation The Commonwealth Games are scheduled to get underway in Glasgow in 2026.

Q2 What is the current perception of the Commonwealth Games according to recent discussions?

• AIncreasingly popular worldwide
• BDiminishing relevance and seen as a relicCorrect
• CThe largest sporting event globally
• DPrimarily focused on youth athletes

Explanation The Commonwealth Games are increasingly viewed as a relic from the past, indicating diminishing relevance.

Q3 Which publication discussed the diminishing relevance of the Commonwealth Games?

• AThe Times of India
• BThe HinduCorrect
• CThe Indian Express
• DThe Guardian

Explanation The Hindu published an editorial discussing the diminishing relevance of the Commonwealth Games.