Daily Current Affairs 31 July 2026

Q1 Which medal did Lovepreet Singh win in the 110+kg weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games?

• AGold
• BSilverCorrect
• CBronze
• DNo medal

Explanation Lovepreet Singh won the silver medal in the 110+kg weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games.

Q2 What happened to the pre-event favourite Sanele Mao during the 110+kg weightlifting competition?

• AHe won the gold medal
• BHe failed all three attempts at 175kg in the snatchCorrect
• CHe won the silver medal
• DHe withdrew due to injury

Explanation Sanele Mao failed all three attempts at 175kg in the snatch, which eliminated him from the competition.

Q3 Who won the gold medal in the 110+kg weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games?

• ALovepreet Singh
• BSanele Mao
• CLitiCorrect
• DNo gold was awarded

Explanation Liti won the gold medal in the 110+kg weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games.

Q1 Which countries will host the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup?

• AIndia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
• BSouth Africa, Zimbabwe, NamibiaCorrect
• CAustralia, New Zealand, England
• DBangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE

Explanation The 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be hosted across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

Q2 How many stadiums will be used for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup?

• A8
• B10
• C12Correct
• D14

Explanation The tournament will feature 12 iconic stadiums across the host countries.

Q3 What is significant about the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in terms of location?

• AFirst time in Asia
• BReturn to African soil after 24 yearsCorrect
• CFirst time in Europe
• DFirst time in the Americas

Explanation The 2027 World Cup marks the return of the tournament to African soil after a 24-year hiatus.

Q1 What medal did Seema Kaliramna win in discus throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games?

• AGold
• BSilver
• CBronzeCorrect
• DNo medal

Explanation Seema Kaliramna won the bronze medal in discus throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Q2 Which of the following describes Seema Kaliramna's status during her 2026 CWG medal win?

• APhD aspirant and mother of a 3-year-oldCorrect
• BRetired athlete
• CProfessional coach
• DStudent with no children

Explanation Seema was a PhD aspirant and mother of a 3-year-old boy when she won the bronze medal.

Q3 Before winning the bronze at CWG 2026, what was Seema Kaliramna's notable achievement?

• AGold at the 2025 National GamesCorrect
• BSilver at the 2024 Asian Games
• CBronze at the 2023 World Championships
• DNo prior achievements

Explanation Seema won gold at the 2025 National Games before her 2026 Commonwealth Games bronze.

Q1 What action have UEFA nations threatened in response to FIFA's proposal of a new subsidiary?

• ABoycott the World CupCorrect
• BSupport the proposal
• CIncrease funding for FIFA
• DHost a separate tournament

Explanation UEFA nations have threatened to boycott the World Cup in response to FIFA's proposal.

Q2 What is the purpose of the new FIFA subsidiary proposed?

• ATo allow private investors to influence World Cup planningCorrect
• BTo organize youth football tournaments
• CTo manage UEFA competitions
• DTo increase player salaries

Explanation The new subsidiary would allow private investors to have a say in planning future World Cups.

Q3 What step is UEFA taking to address FIFA's proposal?

• AHolding an emergency meetingCorrect
• BSigning a partnership agreement
• CLaunching a new football league
• DIncreasing ticket prices

Explanation UEFA is holding an emergency meeting to discuss its response to FIFA's proposal.

Q1 Why did Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar ask Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to defer his Bengaluru visit?

• ABecause the atmosphere is not right at this point of timeCorrect
• BDue to official government orders
• CBecause Tamil Nadu cancelled the visit
• DDue to health reasons of CM Vijay

Explanation Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar stated that the atmosphere is not right at this point of time, prompting the request to defer the visit.

Q2 What is Tamil Nadu CM Vijay consulting stakeholders about before deciding on the Karnataka visit?

• AThe Mekedatu issueCorrect
• BThe Cauvery Tribunal verdict
• CInterstate trade agreements
• DElection strategies

Explanation Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmalkumar said CM Vijay is consulting stakeholders and experts on the Mekedatu issue.

Q3 What historical event did Vijay’s proposed visit to Bengaluru revive memories of?

• AMid-1980s Cauvery water talks involving Tamil Nadu ministers meeting Karnataka counterpartsCorrect
• BThe signing of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal award
• CThe formation of the Cauvery Management Board
• DThe 2004 Cauvery water sharing agreement

Explanation The proposed visit revived memories of mid-1980s missions when Tamil Nadu ministers met Karnataka leaders to negotiate water release.

Q1 What was the daily water release rate ordered by the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee for Karnataka to release to Tamil Nadu in 2026?

• A2,500 cusecs
• B3,500 cusecsCorrect
• C4,500 cusecs
• D5,000 cusecs

Explanation The CWRC directed Karnataka to release water at a rate of 3,500 cusecs per day to Tamil Nadu.

Q2 What percentage shortfall in reservoir levels did the CWRC note in Karnataka during the current season?

• A40%
• B50%
• C60%Correct
• D70%

Explanation The CWRC noted a 60% shortfall in the reservoirs in Karnataka compared to 30-year data.

Q3 Which authority upheld the CWRC's order directing Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu?

• ASupreme Court
• BCauvery Water Management AuthorityCorrect
• CCentral Water Commission
• DNational Green Tribunal

Explanation The Cauvery Water Management Authority upheld the CWRC's order for water release.

Q1 Why did the Supreme Court stay the Delhi High Court's order regarding the National Stock Exchange of India (NSEI)?

• ABecause NSEI challenged its classification as a public authority under the RTI ActCorrect
• BBecause NSEI was declared a private company
• CBecause NSEI was not owned by the government
• DBecause the RTI Act was declared unconstitutional

Explanation The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court's order as NSEI challenged its classification as a 'public authority' under the RTI Act.

Q2 According to the Delhi High Court, what qualifies an entity as a 'public authority' under the RTI Act?

• AIf it is owned, controlled, or substantially financed by the appropriate governmentCorrect
• BIf it is a private company listed on the stock exchange
• CIf it operates internationally
• DIf it is registered under the Companies Act

Explanation The High Court observed that ownership, control, or substantial financing by the appropriate government qualifies an entity as a 'public authority' under the RTI Act.

Q3 What other order did the Supreme Court suspend along with the Delhi High Court's ruling?

• ACentral Information Commission's 2007 orderCorrect
• BSecurities and Exchange Board of India's regulation
• CMinistry of Finance's notification
• DReserve Bank of India's directive

Explanation The Supreme Court also suspended the Central Information Commission's 2007 order granting interim relief to NSEI.

Q1 What did the Supreme Court direct the Ministry of External Affairs to do regarding Indians affected by the Russia-Ukraine war?

• AAppoint a nodal officer to assist families of killed or missing IndiansCorrect
• BSend Indian troops to the conflict zone
• CProvide financial aid directly to affected families
• DNegotiate a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine

Explanation The Supreme Court directed the MEA to appoint a nodal officer to assist families of Indians killed or missing in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Q2 How is the Ministry of External Affairs supposed to assist families in filing compensation claims?

• ABy filing claims before the Russian Embassy in New DelhiCorrect
• BBy sending claims to the United Nations
• CBy approaching the Ukrainian government
• DBy filing claims in the Supreme Court

Explanation The MEA is tasked with assisting families in filing compensation claims before the Russian Embassy in New Delhi.

Q3 In what language(s) must the Ministry of External Affairs provide information and updates to affected families?

• AOnly in English
• BOnly in Hindi
• CIn vernacular languagesCorrect
• DOnly in Russian

Explanation The MEA must provide all relevant information and updates in vernacular languages to the affected families.

Q1 Why did Taslima Nasrin leave Kolkata in 2007?

• AShe moved for personal reasons
• BShe was compelled to leave due to violent protests over her writingsCorrect
• CShe received a government invitation to leave
• DShe left to pursue higher education

Explanation Taslima Nasrin was compelled to leave Kolkata in 2007 following violent protests over her writings.

Q2 What are the main themes of Taslima Nasrin's writings that led to protests?

• AEconomic reforms and globalization
• BWomen's rights and religious extremismCorrect
• CEnvironmental issues and climate change
• DHistorical fiction and cultural heritage

Explanation Taslima Nasrin's outspoken writings on women's rights and religious extremism led to protests and threats.

Q3 How long was Taslima Nasrin away from Kolkata before her return in 2026?

• A10 years
• B15 years
• C19 yearsCorrect
• D25 years

Explanation Taslima Nasrin returned to Kolkata after 19 years, having left in 2007.

Q1 What significant event occurred in the Rajya Sabha on Day 9 of the Monsoon Session 2026?

• APassage of the Anti-Paper Leak Bill amid Opposition walkoutCorrect
• BIntroduction of a bill on medical education reforms
• CApproval of a Supreme Court-monitored panel for NEET investigation
• DDebate on police action against protesters

Explanation The Rajya Sabha passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill despite the Opposition walking out during the voting.

Q2 What did Opposition leader Kharge demand during the debate on the paper leak issue?

• AA Supreme Court-monitored high-powered panel to probe NEET paper leaksCorrect
• BImmediate withdrawal of the Anti-Paper Leak Bill
• CIncrease in management quota seats in medical education
• DReduction of police action against protesters

Explanation Kharge demanded a Supreme Court-monitored high-powered panel to investigate NEET paper leaks and police action against protesters.

Q3 According to Minister Jitendra Singh, what has the government tried to address in medical education?

• AEliminating malpractices related to management quotaCorrect
• BIncreasing the number of medical seats
• CReducing the NEET examination fees
• DIntroducing new medical courses

Explanation Jitendra Singh stated that the government has made efforts to free medical education from management quota malpractices.

Q1 What was the main message conveyed by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to Ukraine's Foreign Minister on July 30, 2026?

• AAttacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea are absolutely unacceptableCorrect
• BIndia supports the maritime operations in the Black Sea
• CIndia will send naval forces to the Black Sea
• DIndia remains neutral on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

Explanation Jaishankar clearly stated that attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea are absolutely unacceptable.

Q2 According to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who is responsible for the escalation of attacks in the Black Sea?

• AUkraine
• BRussiaCorrect
• CIndia
• DNATO

Explanation The Ukrainian Foreign Minister pointed at Russia for the escalation of attacks in the Black Sea and adjoining areas.

Q3 Why has the Black Sea region become significant in the context of the Russia-Ukraine war?

• AIt is the location of major peace talks
• BIt is the maritime front of the Russia-Ukraine warCorrect
• CIt is where India has deployed troops
• DIt is a neutral zone unaffected by the conflict

Explanation The Black Sea and adjoining areas have emerged as the maritime front of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Q1 Why has Pavel Durov, founder of Telegram, been placed on Russia's international wanted list?

• AFor failing to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groupsCorrect
• BFor tax evasion in Russia
• CFor hacking Russian government websites
• DFor spreading misinformation about Russia

Explanation The FSB charged Pavel Durov because Telegram allegedly failed to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist organizations to coordinate illegal activities.

Q2 Which Russian agency charged Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism?

• AFederal Security Service (FSB)Correct
• BMinistry of Defence
• CFederal Investigation Bureau
• DRussian Cybersecurity Agency

Explanation The Federal Security Service (FSB) is the Russian domestic security agency that charged Pavel Durov.

Q3 What types of activities did the FSB allege were coordinated through Telegram channels?

• ASabotage, terrorism, mass murder, and cyber fraudCorrect
• BIllegal financial transactions
• CPolitical campaigning
• DEnvironmental activism

Explanation The FSB alleged that Telegram channels were used to prepare and coordinate sabotage, terrorism, mass murder, and cyber fraud in Russia.

Q1 What was Dhanlaxmi Bank's net profit in Q1FY27?

• A₹16.57 crore
• B₹24.91 croreCorrect
• C₹19,404 crore
• D₹3.22 crore

Explanation Dhanlaxmi Bank's net profit in Q1FY27 was ₹24.91 crore as reported.

Q2 By what percentage did Dhanlaxmi Bank's total deposits grow as of June 30, 2026?

• A10%
• B17%Correct
• C20%
• D34%

Explanation Total deposits grew by 17% to ₹19,404 crore from ₹16,570 crore as on June 30, 2025.

Q3 How did Dhanlaxmi Bank's gross NPA ratio change in Q1FY27 compared to the previous year?

• AIncreased to 3.22%
• BImproved to 1.82%Correct
• CRemained at 3.22%
• DIncreased to 1.82%

Explanation Gross NPA as a percentage of gross advances improved to 1.82% during Q1FY27 from 3.22% a year ago.

Q1 By what percentage did Bajaj Finance's profit increase in Q1 2026?

• A24%
• B28%Correct
• C37%
• D12%

Explanation Bajaj Finance's profit rose by 28% in Q1 2026 as reported.

Q2 What was the net profit of Sundaram Home Finance in Q1 2026?

• A₹6,081 crore
• B₹85 croreCorrect
• C₹1,665 crore
• D₹608 crore

Explanation Sundaram Home Finance's net profit was ₹85 crore in Q1 2026.

Q3 What was the percentage growth in assets under management for Bajaj Finance in Q1 2026?

• A12%
• B24%Correct
• C28%
• D37%

Explanation Bajaj Finance's assets under management grew by 24% in Q1 2026.

Q1 What mechanism under the India-EU FTA addresses carbon emissions in traded goods?

• ACarbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)Correct
• BEmission Trading Scheme (ETS)
• CRenewable Energy Certificate (REC)
• DClean Development Mechanism (CDM)

Explanation The India-EU FTA includes provisions to address the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which imposes a carbon tax on goods with high embedded carbon emissions.

Q2 Which of the following goods are subject to the EU's carbon tax under CBAM as per the India-EU FTA?

• ASteel, aluminium, fertiliser, and cementCorrect
• BTextiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles
• CCoal, oil, natural gas, and biofuels
• DRice, wheat, sugar, and spices

Explanation The EU will impose a carbon tax on goods such as steel, aluminium, fertiliser, and cement if their manufacturing emits carbon beyond a specified threshold.

Q3 What cooperation does the India-EU FTA provide regarding carbon emissions?

• AVerification of embedded carbon emissions and recognition of verifiersCorrect
• BJoint development of renewable energy projects
• CSubsidies for carbon capture technologies
• DMutual reduction of carbon taxes

Explanation The pact provides for cooperation on verification of embedded carbon emissions and recognition of verifiers to ensure compliance with CBAM.

Q1 Which company’s electric three-wheeler arm became a unicorn ahead of its 2027 IPO?

• AMahindra Last Mile MobilityCorrect
• BTata Motors
• CAshok Leyland
• DOla Electric

Explanation Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, Mahindra's electric three-wheeler business, became a unicorn ahead of its 2027 IPO.

Q2 Which investor led the funding round that made Mahindra Last Mile Mobility a unicorn?

• AInternational Finance Corporation
• BIndia-Japan Fund
• CLightrockCorrect
• DSequoia Capital

Explanation Lightrock led the capital raising round for Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, with participation from other investors.

Q3 Which of the following investors participated in Mahindra Last Mile Mobility’s funding round?

• ASoftBank
• BInternational Finance CorporationCorrect
• CTiger Global
• DAccel Partners

Explanation International Finance Corporation was one of the existing investors participating in the funding round.

Q1 Which city is the new telecom manufacturing hub being set up in as a joint venture between the Centre and a state government?

• ABengaluru
• BGwaliorCorrect
• CHyderabad
• DPune

Explanation The telecom manufacturing hub is being set up in Gwalior as a joint venture between the Centre and the Madhya Pradesh government.

Q2 What is the total investment committed by 14 firms for the telecom manufacturing hub in Gwalior?

• A₹1,000 crore
• B₹2,500 crore
• C₹3,500 croreCorrect
• D₹5,000 crore

Explanation The total investment committed by 14 firms, including Dixon, HFCL, and VVDN, is ₹3,500 crore.

Q3 Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as one of the firms investing in the Gwalior telecom manufacturing hub?

• ADixon
• BHFCL
• CVVDN
• DRelianceCorrect

Explanation Dixon, HFCL, and VVDN are mentioned as investors, but Reliance is not mentioned in the source.

Q1 What is the primary reason for Maruti Suzuki ramping up its Gujarat plant?

• ATo increase production of the eVitara electric vehicleCorrect
• BTo launch a new petrol car model
• CTo export vehicles internationally
• DTo reduce production costs of diesel cars

Explanation Maruti Suzuki is increasing manufacturing capacity at its Gujarat plant to scale up production of the eVitara EV, addressing supply constraints.

Q2 How is Maruti Suzuki positioned in the Indian electric vehicle market according to the report?

• AIt is the market leader with the highest EV sales
• BIt is a late entrant aiming to strengthen its positionCorrect
• CIt has exited the EV market
• DIt only manufactures hybrid vehicles

Explanation Maruti Suzuki has been a late entrant in the EV market but is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position.

Q3 Where is Maruti Suzuki expanding its manufacturing capacity for EVs?

• ATamil Nadu plant
• BGujarat plantCorrect
• CMaharashtra plant
• DKarnataka plant

Explanation The expansion is taking place at Maruti Suzuki's Gujarat plant.