Daily Current Affairs 31 July 2026

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 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 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 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.