July 2026 Current Affairs Practice
60 practice MCQs from July 2026 current affairs — exam-style multiple-choice questions with the correct answer and an explanation for each.
Sports
Q1 Which medal did Lovepreet Singh win in the 110+kg weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games?
- AGold
- BSilver
- CBronze
- DNo medal
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Answer B. Silver
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 snatch
- CHe won the silver medal
- DHe withdrew due to injury
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Answer B. He failed all three attempts at 175kg in the snatch
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
- CLiti
- DNo gold was awarded
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Answer C. Liti
Explanation Liti won the gold medal in the 110+kg weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games.
Q4 Which countries will host the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup?
- AIndia, Pakistan, Sri Lanka
- BSouth Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia
- CAustralia, New Zealand, England
- DBangladesh, Afghanistan, UAE
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Answer B. South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia
Explanation The 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup will be hosted across South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.
Q5 How many stadiums will be used for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup?
- A8
- B10
- C12
- D14
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Answer C. 12
Explanation The tournament will feature 12 iconic stadiums across the host countries.
Q6 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 years
- CFirst time in Europe
- DFirst time in the Americas
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Answer B. Return to African soil after 24 years
Explanation The 2027 World Cup marks the return of the tournament to African soil after a 24-year hiatus.
Q7 What medal did Seema Kaliramna win in discus throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
- AGold
- BSilver
- CBronze
- DNo medal
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Answer C. Bronze
Explanation Seema Kaliramna won the bronze medal in discus throw at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Q8 Which of the following describes Seema Kaliramna's status during her 2026 CWG medal win?
- APhD aspirant and mother of a 3-year-old
- BRetired athlete
- CProfessional coach
- DStudent with no children
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Answer A. PhD aspirant and mother of a 3-year-old
Explanation Seema was a PhD aspirant and mother of a 3-year-old boy when she won the bronze medal.
Q9 Before winning the bronze at CWG 2026, what was Seema Kaliramna's notable achievement?
- AGold at the 2025 National Games
- BSilver at the 2024 Asian Games
- CBronze at the 2023 World Championships
- DNo prior achievements
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Answer A. Gold at the 2025 National Games
Explanation Seema won gold at the 2025 National Games before her 2026 Commonwealth Games bronze.
Q10 What action have UEFA nations threatened in response to FIFA's proposal of a new subsidiary?
- ABoycott the World Cup
- BSupport the proposal
- CIncrease funding for FIFA
- DHost a separate tournament
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Answer A. Boycott the World Cup
Explanation UEFA nations have threatened to boycott the World Cup in response to FIFA's proposal.
Q11 What is the purpose of the new FIFA subsidiary proposed?
- ATo allow private investors to influence World Cup planning
- BTo organize youth football tournaments
- CTo manage UEFA competitions
- DTo increase player salaries
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Answer A. To allow private investors to influence World Cup planning
Explanation The new subsidiary would allow private investors to have a say in planning future World Cups.
Q12 What step is UEFA taking to address FIFA's proposal?
- AHolding an emergency meeting
- BSigning a partnership agreement
- CLaunching a new football league
- DIncreasing ticket prices
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Answer A. Holding an emergency meeting
Explanation UEFA is holding an emergency meeting to discuss its response to FIFA's proposal.
Q13 Who has been appointed as England's new Test cricket coach in 2026?
- ABrendon McCullum
- BStephen Fleming
- CJoe Root
- DAndrew Strauss
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Answer B. Stephen Fleming
Explanation Stephen Fleming, a New Zealander, has been appointed as England's new Test coach.
Q14 Who was reappointed as England's Test captain in 2026?
- ABen Stokes
- BJoe Root
- CAlastair Cook
- DEoin Morgan
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Answer B. Joe Root
Explanation Joe Root was reappointed as England's Test captain.
Q15 Which former player did Joe Root recently work with before his reappointment as captain?
- AStephen Fleming
- BBrendon McCullum
- CMichael Vaughan
- DKevin Pietersen
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Answer B. Brendon McCullum
Explanation Joe Root mentioned working with Brendon McCullum prior to his reappointment as captain.
Q16 When did Ajinkya Rahane play his final international cricket match for India?
- AJuly 2023
- BJuly 2026
- CJune 2023
- DAugust 2023
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Answer A. July 2023
Explanation Rahane's final appearance for India was in July 2023 during the second Test against the West Indies.
National
Q17 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 time
- BDue to official government orders
- CBecause Tamil Nadu cancelled the visit
- DDue to health reasons of CM Vijay
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Answer A. Because the atmosphere is not right at this point of time
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.
Q18 What is Tamil Nadu CM Vijay consulting stakeholders about before deciding on the Karnataka visit?
- AThe Mekedatu issue
- BThe Cauvery Tribunal verdict
- CInterstate trade agreements
- DElection strategies
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Answer A. The Mekedatu issue
Explanation Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmalkumar said CM Vijay is consulting stakeholders and experts on the Mekedatu issue.
Q19 What historical event did Vijay’s proposed visit to Bengaluru revive memories of?
- AMid-1980s Cauvery water talks involving Tamil Nadu ministers meeting Karnataka counterparts
- BThe signing of the Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal award
- CThe formation of the Cauvery Management Board
- DThe 2004 Cauvery water sharing agreement
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Answer A. Mid-1980s Cauvery water talks involving Tamil Nadu ministers meeting Karnataka counterparts
Explanation The proposed visit revived memories of mid-1980s missions when Tamil Nadu ministers met Karnataka leaders to negotiate water release.
Q20 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 cusecs
- C4,500 cusecs
- D5,000 cusecs
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Answer B. 3,500 cusecs
Explanation The CWRC directed Karnataka to release water at a rate of 3,500 cusecs per day to Tamil Nadu.
Q21 What percentage shortfall in reservoir levels did the CWRC note in Karnataka during the current season?
- A40%
- B50%
- C60%
- D70%
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Answer C. 60%
Explanation The CWRC noted a 60% shortfall in the reservoirs in Karnataka compared to 30-year data.
Q22 Which authority upheld the CWRC's order directing Karnataka to release water to Tamil Nadu?
- ASupreme Court
- BCauvery Water Management Authority
- CCentral Water Commission
- DNational Green Tribunal
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Answer B. Cauvery Water Management Authority
Explanation The Cauvery Water Management Authority upheld the CWRC's order for water release.
Q23 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 Act
- BBecause NSEI was declared a private company
- CBecause NSEI was not owned by the government
- DBecause the RTI Act was declared unconstitutional
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Answer A. Because NSEI challenged its classification as a public authority under the RTI Act
Explanation The Supreme Court stayed the Delhi High Court's order as NSEI challenged its classification as a 'public authority' under the RTI Act.
Q24 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 government
- BIf it is a private company listed on the stock exchange
- CIf it operates internationally
- DIf it is registered under the Companies Act
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Answer A. If it is owned, controlled, or substantially financed by the appropriate government
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.
Q25 What other order did the Supreme Court suspend along with the Delhi High Court's ruling?
- ACentral Information Commission's 2007 order
- BSecurities and Exchange Board of India's regulation
- CMinistry of Finance's notification
- DReserve Bank of India's directive
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Answer A. Central Information Commission's 2007 order
Explanation The Supreme Court also suspended the Central Information Commission's 2007 order granting interim relief to NSEI.
Q26 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 Indians
- BSend Indian troops to the conflict zone
- CProvide financial aid directly to affected families
- DNegotiate a peace treaty between Russia and Ukraine
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Answer A. Appoint a nodal officer to assist families of killed or missing Indians
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.
Q27 How is the Ministry of External Affairs supposed to assist families in filing compensation claims?
- ABy filing claims before the Russian Embassy in New Delhi
- BBy sending claims to the United Nations
- CBy approaching the Ukrainian government
- DBy filing claims in the Supreme Court
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Answer A. By filing claims before the Russian Embassy in New Delhi
Explanation The MEA is tasked with assisting families in filing compensation claims before the Russian Embassy in New Delhi.
Q28 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 languages
- DOnly in Russian
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Answer C. In vernacular languages
Explanation The MEA must provide all relevant information and updates in vernacular languages to the affected families.
Q29 Why did Taslima Nasrin leave Kolkata in 2007?
- AShe moved for personal reasons
- BShe was compelled to leave due to violent protests over her writings
- CShe received a government invitation to leave
- DShe left to pursue higher education
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Answer B. She was compelled to leave due to violent protests over her writings
Explanation Taslima Nasrin was compelled to leave Kolkata in 2007 following violent protests over her writings.
Q30 What are the main themes of Taslima Nasrin's writings that led to protests?
- AEconomic reforms and globalization
- BWomen's rights and religious extremism
- CEnvironmental issues and climate change
- DHistorical fiction and cultural heritage
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Answer B. Women's rights and religious extremism
Explanation Taslima Nasrin's outspoken writings on women's rights and religious extremism led to protests and threats.
Q31 How long was Taslima Nasrin away from Kolkata before her return in 2026?
- A10 years
- B15 years
- C19 years
- D25 years
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Answer C. 19 years
Explanation Taslima Nasrin returned to Kolkata after 19 years, having left in 2007.
Q32 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 walkout
- BIntroduction of a bill on medical education reforms
- CApproval of a Supreme Court-monitored panel for NEET investigation
- DDebate on police action against protesters
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Answer A. Passage of the Anti-Paper Leak Bill amid Opposition walkout
Explanation The Rajya Sabha passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill despite the Opposition walking out during the voting.
Q33 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 leaks
- BImmediate withdrawal of the Anti-Paper Leak Bill
- CIncrease in management quota seats in medical education
- DReduction of police action against protesters
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Answer A. A Supreme Court-monitored high-powered panel to probe NEET paper leaks
Explanation Kharge demanded a Supreme Court-monitored high-powered panel to investigate NEET paper leaks and police action against protesters.
Q34 According to Minister Jitendra Singh, what has the government tried to address in medical education?
- AEliminating malpractices related to management quota
- BIncreasing the number of medical seats
- CReducing the NEET examination fees
- DIntroducing new medical courses
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Answer A. Eliminating malpractices related to management quota
Explanation Jitendra Singh stated that the government has made efforts to free medical education from management quota malpractices.
International
Q35 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 unacceptable
- 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
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Answer A. Attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea are absolutely unacceptable
Explanation Jaishankar clearly stated that attacks on commercial shipping and Indian seafarers in the Black Sea are absolutely unacceptable.
Q36 According to Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha, who is responsible for the escalation of attacks in the Black Sea?
- AUkraine
- BRussia
- CIndia
- DNATO
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Answer B. Russia
Explanation The Ukrainian Foreign Minister pointed at Russia for the escalation of attacks in the Black Sea and adjoining areas.
Q37 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 war
- CIt is where India has deployed troops
- DIt is a neutral zone unaffected by the conflict
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Answer B. It is the maritime front of the Russia-Ukraine war
Explanation The Black Sea and adjoining areas have emerged as the maritime front of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Q38 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 groups
- BFor tax evasion in Russia
- CFor hacking Russian government websites
- DFor spreading misinformation about Russia
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Answer A. For failing to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist groups
Explanation The FSB charged Pavel Durov because Telegram allegedly failed to remove channels used by Ukrainian intelligence and extremist organizations to coordinate illegal activities.
Q39 Which Russian agency charged Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism?
- AFederal Security Service (FSB)
- BMinistry of Defence
- CFederal Investigation Bureau
- DRussian Cybersecurity Agency
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Answer A. Federal Security Service (FSB)
Explanation The Federal Security Service (FSB) is the Russian domestic security agency that charged Pavel Durov.
Q40 What types of activities did the FSB allege were coordinated through Telegram channels?
- ASabotage, terrorism, mass murder, and cyber fraud
- BIllegal financial transactions
- CPolitical campaigning
- DEnvironmental activism
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Answer A. Sabotage, terrorism, mass murder, and cyber fraud
Explanation The FSB alleged that Telegram channels were used to prepare and coordinate sabotage, terrorism, mass murder, and cyber fraud in Russia.
Banking
Q41 What was Dhanlaxmi Bank's net profit in Q1FY27?
- A₹16.57 crore
- B₹24.91 crore
- C₹19,404 crore
- D₹3.22 crore
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Answer B. ₹24.91 crore
Explanation Dhanlaxmi Bank's net profit in Q1FY27 was ₹24.91 crore as reported.
Q42 By what percentage did Dhanlaxmi Bank's total deposits grow as of June 30, 2026?
- A10%
- B17%
- C20%
- D34%
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Answer B. 17%
Explanation Total deposits grew by 17% to ₹19,404 crore from ₹16,570 crore as on June 30, 2025.
Q43 How did Dhanlaxmi Bank's gross NPA ratio change in Q1FY27 compared to the previous year?
- AIncreased to 3.22%
- BImproved to 1.82%
- CRemained at 3.22%
- DIncreased to 1.82%
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Answer B. Improved to 1.82%
Explanation Gross NPA as a percentage of gross advances improved to 1.82% during Q1FY27 from 3.22% a year ago.
Q44 By what percentage did Bajaj Finance's profit increase in Q1 2026?
- A24%
- B28%
- C37%
- D12%
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Answer B. 28%
Explanation Bajaj Finance's profit rose by 28% in Q1 2026 as reported.
Q45 What was the net profit of Sundaram Home Finance in Q1 2026?
- A₹6,081 crore
- B₹85 crore
- C₹1,665 crore
- D₹608 crore
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Answer B. ₹85 crore
Explanation Sundaram Home Finance's net profit was ₹85 crore in Q1 2026.
Q46 What was the percentage growth in assets under management for Bajaj Finance in Q1 2026?
- A12%
- B24%
- C28%
- D37%
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Answer B. 24%
Explanation Bajaj Finance's assets under management grew by 24% in Q1 2026.
Economy
Q47 What mechanism under the India-EU FTA addresses carbon emissions in traded goods?
- ACarbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
- BEmission Trading Scheme (ETS)
- CRenewable Energy Certificate (REC)
- DClean Development Mechanism (CDM)
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Answer A. Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)
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.
Q48 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 cement
- BTextiles, electronics, pharmaceuticals, and automobiles
- CCoal, oil, natural gas, and biofuels
- DRice, wheat, sugar, and spices
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Answer A. Steel, aluminium, fertiliser, and cement
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.
Q49 What cooperation does the India-EU FTA provide regarding carbon emissions?
- AVerification of embedded carbon emissions and recognition of verifiers
- BJoint development of renewable energy projects
- CSubsidies for carbon capture technologies
- DMutual reduction of carbon taxes
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Answer A. Verification of embedded carbon emissions and recognition of verifiers
Explanation The pact provides for cooperation on verification of embedded carbon emissions and recognition of verifiers to ensure compliance with CBAM.
Q50 Which company’s electric three-wheeler arm became a unicorn ahead of its 2027 IPO?
- AMahindra Last Mile Mobility
- BTata Motors
- CAshok Leyland
- DOla Electric
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Answer A. Mahindra Last Mile Mobility
Explanation Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, Mahindra's electric three-wheeler business, became a unicorn ahead of its 2027 IPO.
Q51 Which investor led the funding round that made Mahindra Last Mile Mobility a unicorn?
- AInternational Finance Corporation
- BIndia-Japan Fund
- CLightrock
- DSequoia Capital
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Answer C. Lightrock
Explanation Lightrock led the capital raising round for Mahindra Last Mile Mobility, with participation from other investors.
Q52 Which of the following investors participated in Mahindra Last Mile Mobility’s funding round?
- ASoftBank
- BInternational Finance Corporation
- CTiger Global
- DAccel Partners
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Answer B. International Finance Corporation
Explanation International Finance Corporation was one of the existing investors participating in the funding round.
Q53 Which city is the new telecom manufacturing hub being set up in as a joint venture between the Centre and a state government?
- ABengaluru
- BGwalior
- CHyderabad
- DPune
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Answer B. Gwalior
Explanation The telecom manufacturing hub is being set up in Gwalior as a joint venture between the Centre and the Madhya Pradesh government.
Q54 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 crore
- D₹5,000 crore
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Answer C. ₹3,500 crore
Explanation The total investment committed by 14 firms, including Dixon, HFCL, and VVDN, is ₹3,500 crore.
Q55 Which of the following companies is NOT mentioned as one of the firms investing in the Gwalior telecom manufacturing hub?
- ADixon
- BHFCL
- CVVDN
- DReliance
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Answer D. Reliance
Explanation Dixon, HFCL, and VVDN are mentioned as investors, but Reliance is not mentioned in the source.
Q56 What is the primary reason for Maruti Suzuki ramping up its Gujarat plant?
- ATo increase production of the eVitara electric vehicle
- BTo launch a new petrol car model
- CTo export vehicles internationally
- DTo reduce production costs of diesel cars
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Answer A. To increase production of the eVitara electric vehicle
Explanation Maruti Suzuki is increasing manufacturing capacity at its Gujarat plant to scale up production of the eVitara EV, addressing supply constraints.
Q57 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 position
- CIt has exited the EV market
- DIt only manufactures hybrid vehicles
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Answer B. It is a late entrant aiming to strengthen its position
Explanation Maruti Suzuki has been a late entrant in the EV market but is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position.
Q58 Where is Maruti Suzuki expanding its manufacturing capacity for EVs?
- ATamil Nadu plant
- BGujarat plant
- CMaharashtra plant
- DKarnataka plant
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Answer B. Gujarat plant
Explanation The expansion is taking place at Maruti Suzuki's Gujarat plant.
Tamil Nadu
Q59 What was DMK leader Stalin's main criticism regarding the transfer of 151 super-speciality medical seats?
- AFailure to adopt a resolution opposing the transfer in the Tamil Nadu Assembly
- BIncreasing the number of super-speciality seats in Tamil Nadu
- CSupporting the transfer of seats to the All India Quota
- DReducing the total number of medical seats in Tamil Nadu
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Answer A. Failure to adopt a resolution opposing the transfer in the Tamil Nadu Assembly
Explanation Stalin questioned why the Tamil Nadu government failed to adopt a resolution opposing the transfer of 151 super-speciality seats to the All India Quota.
Q60 How did Health Minister K.G. Arunraj respond to Stalin's statement about the transfer of super-speciality seats?
- AHe agreed that it was the first time seats were surrendered to the AIQ
- BHe said the government has corrected past lapses and the transfer is not new
- CHe announced an increase in the number of seats surrendered
- DHe refused to comment on the issue
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Answer B. He said the government has corrected past lapses and the transfer is not new
Explanation K.G. Arunraj stated that the government has corrected past lapses and clarified that the transfer of seats to the AIQ is not a new occurrence, countering Stalin's claim.
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