July 2026 Current Affairs for NDA

National Affairs

Q1. India’s first Hydrogen-Powered Train recently operated between which two stations?

A) Kalka – Shimla

B) Jind – Sonipat

C) Delhi – Meerut

D) Mumbai – Ahmedabad

Answer: B) Jind – Sonipat

It uses Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) Fuel Cell technology and emits only water vapour and heat during operation.The hydrogen storage and refuelling facility has been established at Jind, Haryana.

Q2. India’s CG Semi Outsourced Semiconductor Assembly and Test (OSAT) Facility, inaugurated recently, is located in which state?

A) Maharashtra

B) Gujarat

C) Tamil Nadu

D) Karnataka

Answer: B) Gujarat

Q3. India’s first Greenfield Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex, inaugurated recently, is located at Pachpadra in which state? ★

A) Gujarat

B) Rajasthan

C) Odisha

D) Andhra Pradesh

Answer: B) Rajasthan

Q4. Sarnath, recently inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, is located in which Indian state? ★

A) Bihar

B) Uttar Pradesh

C) Madhya Pradesh

D) Odisha

Answer: B) Uttar Pradesh

During the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea.With this inscription, India now has 45 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.Sarnath is the place where Gautama Buddha delivered his first sermon (Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) after attaining enlightenment at Bodh Gaya.Major monuments at Sarnath include the Dhamek Stupa, Dharmarajika Stupa, and Chaukhandi Stupa.

Q5. Sushruta, in whose honour Sushrutam 2026 was organized, is popularly known as the: ★

A) Father of Ayurveda

B) Father of Yoga

C) Father of Surgery

D) Father of Anatomy

Answer: C) Father of Surgery

Q6. The recently launched PRAGATI initiative is related to which sector?

A) Healthcare

B) Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods

C) Skill Development

D) Renewable Energy

Answer: B) Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Livelihoods

Q7. NIDAR 2.0, recently launched under the SwaYaan Initiative, aims to promote:

A) Artificial Intelligence

B) Indigenous Drone Technology

C) Semiconductor Manufacturing

D) Quantum Computing

Answer: B) Indigenous Drone Technology

Q8. The GlobalSkills Challenge 2026, in which India won five medals, was held in which country?

A) Germany

B) Australia

C) Singapore

D) China

Answer: B) Australia

Q9. The VB-GRAM G Act, 2025, recently implemented, replaced which of the following schemes?

A) PMGSY

B) MGNREGA

C) DAY-NRLM

D) PM-KISAN

Answer: B) MGNREGA

VB-GRAM G stands for Village-Based Guaranteed Rural Employment and Agricultural Modernization Guarantee Act.The VB-GRAM G Act, 2025 replaced the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA).The Act guarantees 125 days of rural wage employment.It is implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development.

Q10. Which messaging platform recently introduced the ‘Username’ feature, allowing users to communicate without sharing their mobile numbers?

A) Telegram

B) Signal

C) WhatsApp

D) Snapchat

Answer: C) WhatsApp

Q11. The recently launched MANAS portal helpline is primarily related to:

A) Cybercrime Reporting

B) Drug Trafficking and Narcotics Reporting

C) Women’s Safety

D) Road Safety

Answer: B) Drug Trafficking and Narcotics Reporting

Q12. On 14th July, NAMASTE Day, observed recently in India, is primarily associated with the welfare of:

A) Farmers

B) Sanitation Workers

C) Anganwadi Workers

D) ASHA Workers

Answer: B) Sanitation Workers

Q13. The India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 is jointly organized by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and which organization?

A) NASSCOM

B) Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)

C) Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)

D) Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL)

Answer: C) Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI)

The theme is “Scale without Boundaries.”

Q14. The Natural History Museum (NHM), Mizoram University, recently designated as India’s 21st Designated Repository, is primarily associated with:

A) Geological Survey

B) Biodiversity Conservation

C) Archaeological Research

D) Climate Forecasting

Answer: B) Biodiversity Conservation

It is located in the Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot, one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.

Q15. The Geological Survey of India (GSI) recently discovered thorium-bearing deposits at which place?

A) Kudremukh

B) Gundlupet

C) Chitradurga

D) Hospet

Answer: B) Gundlupet, Karnataka

The deposits occur in monazite, a mineral rich in thorium, rare earth elements, and uranium.Thorium can be used to produce Uranium-233 (U-233), an important fuel for advanced nuclear reactors.India possesses one of the world’s largest thorium reserves.

Q16. As per the Global Tiger Day 2026 report, how many Tiger Reserves are there in India? ★

A) 55

B) 56

C) 58

D) 60

Answer: C) 58

India’s tiger population has increased to 3,682, the highest in the world.The number of Tiger Reserves in the country has increased to 58.Global Tiger Day is observed annually on 29 July.The event was organized by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) in New Delhi.NTCA functions under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).

Q17. The recently constituted Exam Reform Task Force has been formed under the chairmanship of: ★

A) Amitabh Kant

B) Nandan Nilekani

C) Sam Pitroda

D) Rajeev Chandrasekhar

Answer: B) Nandan Nilekani

Nandan Nilekani is co-founder of Infosys.The panel will recommend measures to prevent paper leaks, curb unfair practices, enhance transparency, and strengthen technology-based monitoring.The initiative is linked to the proposed Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026.

Q18. In the context of NEP 2020, what does ABC stand for?

A) Academic Board of Curriculum

B) Academic Bank of Credits

C) Automated Bank of Credits

D) Academic Benefit Card

Answer: B) Academic Bank of Credits

Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is managed by the University Grants Commission (UGC).ABC enables students to store, transfer, accumulate, and redeem academic credits across higher education institutions.APAAR stands for Automated Permanent Academic Account Registry, a 12-digit lifelong student ID.APAAR integrates students’ academic records with DigiLocker and the Academic Bank of Credits (ABC).

Q59. Who has recently been conferred the Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026?

A) Amit Shah

B) Rajnath Singh

C) Ajit Doval

D) S. Jaishankar

Answer: C) Ajit Doval

International Affairs

Q19. The ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ Presidential Distinction, conferred on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is the highest civilian honour of which country?

A) Mauritius

B) Seychelles

C) Maldives

D) Sri Lanka

Answer: B) Seychelles

Prime Minister Narendra Modi became the first recipient of Seychelles’ highest civilian honour, the ‘Guardian of the Blue Horizon’ Presidential Distinction.The award was presented during the 50th anniversary of India–Seychelles diplomatic relations.

Q20. The Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project, recently discussed during the India–Myanmar Border Coordination Meeting, connects India with which country?

A) Bangladesh

B) Myanmar

C) Thailand

D) Nepal

Answer: B) Myanmar

Q21. India recently launched the PACTS (Partnership for Cyber, Critical Technologies and Supply Chains) initiative with which country?

A) Japan

B) Australia

C) France

D) United States

Answer: B) Australia

It promotes cooperation in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, critical minerals, digital resilience, and defence research.Alongside PACTS, India, Australia, and Canada launched the Australia–Canada–India Supply Chain Resilience Initiative.

Q22. India recently delivered medical aid to enhance Ebola preparedness in which country?

A) Uganda

B) Kenya

C) Rwanda

D) Tanzania

Answer: B) Kenya

Q23. India’s first direct commercial container freight train recently reached which city in Nepal?

A) Kathmandu

B) Birgunj

C) Biratnagar

D) Pokhara

Answer: C) Biratnagar

India’s first-ever direct commercial container freight train operated from Kolkata Port (India) to Biratnagar (Nepal).

Q24. China’s ‘Nine-Dash Line’ claim, frequently seen in the news, is related to which of the following regions?

A) East China Sea

B) South China Sea

C) Yellow Sea

D) Sea of Japan

Answer: B) South China Sea

In 2016, an arbitral tribunal constituted under UNCLOS ruled that China’s Nine-Dash Line claim had no legal basis under international law.Recently, 14 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, and the Philippines, reaffirmed the 2016 South China Sea Arbitration Award on its 10th anniversary.The countries reaffirmed support for freedom of navigation, peaceful dispute resolution, international law, and a rules-based maritime order.China continues to reject the arbitral ruling despite it being described as final and legally binding under UNCLOS.

Q25. Which European country recently became the first to ban children under 15 from accessing social media platforms?

A) Germany

B) France

C) Italy

D) Spain

Answer: B) France

Q26. The largest-ever wildfire in the Guadalajara in Castilla-La Mancha region, recently in the news, occurred in which country?

A) Portugal

B) Italy

C) Spain

D) Greece

Answer: C) Spain

Q27. The Rome Statute, recently in the news after Venezuela announced its withdrawal, is the founding treaty of which international organization?

A) International Court of Justice (ICJ)

B) International Criminal Court (ICC)

C) International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea

D) Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA)

Answer: B) International Criminal Court (ICC)

The ICC is headquartered in The Hague, Netherlands.

Q28. Match the following armed groups with the countries/territories where they are primarily based: ★★

List I (Armed Group)	List II (Country/Territory)
A. Hezbollah	1. Yemen
B. Hamas	2. Lebanon
C. Houthis	3. Gaza Strip

A) A-2, B-3, C-1

B) A-3, B-1, C-2

C) A-1, B-2, C-3

D) A-2, B-1, C-3

Answer: A) A-2, B-3, C-1

Hezbollah → LebanonHamas → Gaza Strip (Palestine)Houthis (Ansar Allah) → Yemen

Q29. Kharg Island, frequently seen in the news, is primarily known for: ★

A) Iran’s largest naval base

B) Iran’s major crude oil export terminal

C) Iran’s main uranium enrichment facility

D) Headquarters of the Iranian Navy

Answer: B) Iran’s major crude oil export terminal

Kharg Island handles around 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports.It is located in the Persian Gulf.It became a strategic target during the Iran–US/Israel conflict due to its importance for Iran’s economy.

Q30. The Strait of Hormuz, frequently in the news during the Iran conflict, connects: ★

A) Red Sea and Gulf of Aden

B) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

C) Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal

D) Mediterranean Sea and Red Sea

Answer: B) Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman

It is one of the world’s busiest oil shipping chokepoints.Iran repeatedly threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict.

Q31. Natanz, recently in the news, is a nuclear facility located in which country and primarily associated with: ★

A) Saudi Arabia – Oil exports

B) Iran – Uranium enrichment

C) Iraq – Missile testing

D) Syria – Naval shipbuilding

Answer: B) Iran – Uranium enrichment

Defence & Security

Q32. Which of the following countries has recently signed a deal with India to purchase the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile system? ★

A) Malaysia

B) Indonesia

C) Thailand

D) Singapore

Answer: B) Indonesia

India and Indonesia strengthened their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership by signing 14 agreements, including defence cooperation.Indonesia agreed to procure BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles and became the first foreign customer of India’s Astra Beyond-Visual-Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM).Three countries have now signed agreements with India to procure the BrahMos missile system: Philippines (2022), Vietnam (2026), and Indonesia (2026).India and Indonesia also reaffirmed support for a free, open, inclusive, and rules-based Indo-Pacific.

Q33. General Dhiraj Seth, the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), belongs to which corps of the Indian Army?

A) Corps of Engineers

B) Armoured Corps

C) Regiment of Artillery

D) Army Air Defence Corps

Answer: B) Armoured Corps

Q34. The Indian Army’s first Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs), recently operationalised, are under which Corps?

A) III Corps

B) XV Corps

C) XVII Corps (Mountain Strike Corps)

D) XVI Corps

Answer: C) XVII Corps (Mountain Strike Corps)

The first Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) were operationalised under the XVII Corps (Mountain Strike Corps) at Panagarh, West Bengal.An IBG is a brigade-sized, self-sufficient combat formation with over 5,000 troops.It integrates infantry, artillery, armour, engineers, air defence, signals, logistics, and medical support.The concept was proposed by General Bipin Rawat and tested during Exercise HimVijay (2019).IBGs are designed for rapid deployment within 48 hours, enhancing India’s readiness for multi-domain warfare.

Q35. The ‘VIJAY’ vision, recently unveiled by the Chief of the Army Staff, stands for:

A) Vigilance and Integration for Joint Army Yield

B) Vigilance and Readiness, Innovation and Transformation, Jointness and Integration, Aatmanirbharta, and Yoddha First

C) Victory in Joint Army Operations and Youth Development

D) Vision for Integrated Joint Action and Yield

Answer: B) Vigilance and Readiness, Innovation and Transformation, Jointness and Integration, Aatmanirbharta, and Yoddha First

It aims to build a technology-driven, future-ready Indian Army.It emphasizes tri-service integration and aligns the Army with the national vision of Viksit Bharat 2047.

Q36. Project BRAHMANK, recently in news, is a flagship project of the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) in which Indian state?

A) Sikkim

B) Arunachal Pradesh

C) Uttarakhand

D) Himachal Pradesh

Answer: B) Arunachal Pradesh

It recently celebrated its 16th Raising Day.

Q37. ICGS Akshay, recently commissioned into service, belongs to which of the following forces?

A) Indian Navy

B) Indian Coast Guard

C) Border Security Force (BSF) Water Wing

D) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

Answer: B) Indian Coast Guard

ICGS Akshay is a Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard fleet.

Q38. INS Mahendragiri (F38), recently commissioned, belongs to which class of warships? ★

A) Shivalik-class

B) Nilgiri-class (Project 17A)

C) Kamorta-class

D) Visakhapatnam-class

Answer: B) Nilgiri-class (Project 17A)

INS Mahendragiri (F38) is the sixth indigenous stealth frigate under Project 17A (Nilgiri-class).It has over 75% indigenous content, supporting the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative.INS Mahendragiri is equipped with surface-to-air missiles, surface-to-surface missiles, anti-submarine warfare systems, and advanced stealth features.

Q39. INS Malvan, recently commissioned into the Indian Navy, is a part of which class of warships?

A) Nilgiri-class Anti-Submarine Water Craft

B) Kamorta-class Anti-Submarine Water Craft

C) Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Water Craft

D) Visakhapatnam-class Anti-Submarine Water Craft

Answer: C) Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Water Craft (ASW-SWC)

INS Malvan is second Mahe-class Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW-SWC) commissioned into Indian Navy.It is designed for anti-submarine warfare, underwater surveillance, mine warfare, and coastal security operations.

Q40. ‘Samudra Pradakshina’, recently in the news, is:

A) India’s first indigenous aircraft carrier mission

B) India’s first tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition

C) An Indian Navy anti-piracy operation

D) A joint India–Australia naval exercise

Answer: B) India’s first tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition

Samudra Pradakshina is India’s first tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition.The expedition was undertaken by nine women officers from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force aboard the indigenous IASV Triveni.

Q41. INS Machilipatnam, recently launched by the Indian Navy, is named after a historic port city in which Indian state?

A) Tamil Nadu

B) Kerala

C) Andhra Pradesh

D) Odisha

Answer: C) Andhra Pradesh

INS Machilipatnam is the seventh of eight Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft (ASW SWC) being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL).

Q42. India recently successfully flight-tested the Pinaka Long-Range Guided Rocket (LRGR). Pinaka is a:

A) Surface-to-Air Missile System

B) Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) System

C) Ballistic Missile

D) Anti-Tank Guided Missile

Answer: B) Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher (MBRL) System

Q43. Bhargavastra, recently showcased to the Indian Army, is a:

A) Surface-to-Air Missile System

B) Anti-Swarm Drone Defence System

C) Ballistic Missile Defence System

D) Electronic Warfare Aircraft

Answer: B) Anti-Swarm Drone Defence System

Bhargavastra is an indigenously developed Anti-Swarm Drone Defence System.

Science, Space & Technology

Q44. Gaganyaan, recently in the news, is India’s first:

A) Reusable satellite launch mission

B) Indigenous human spaceflight mission

C) Space station programme

D) Lunar sample return mission

Answer: B) Indigenous human spaceflight mission

Gaganyaan is India’s first indigenous human spaceflight mission.The mission aims to send three astronauts (Gaganyatris) into Low Earth Orbit for about 3 days and safely return them to Earth.It will be launched using the Human-rated LVM3 (Launch Vehicle Mark-3) rocket.The mission is expected to be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.Vyommitra, a female humanoid robot, will fly on an uncrewed Gaganyaan mission before the crewed mission.

Q45. The White Rabbit Technology (WRT)-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Dissemination Network, recently in the news, aims to:

A) Provide satellite internet services

B) Synchronize Indian Standard Time (IST) with sub-nanosecond accuracy

C) Develop quantum communication networks

D) Secure digital payments using blockchain

Answer: B) Synchronize Indian Standard Time (IST) with sub-nanosecond accuracy

India commissioned the White Rabbit Technology (WRT)-based Indian Standard Time (IST) Dissemination Network under the One Nation, One Time initiative.The network was developed by the Department of Consumer Affairs, CSIR, and ISRO.The network will support banking, financial markets, telecommunications, power grids, cybersecurity, and transportation.

Sports

Q46. Which country won the FIFA World Cup 2026 title? ★

A) Argentina

B) Spain

C) England

D) France

Answer: B) Spain

Spain defeated Argentina in the final to win FIFA World Cup 2026, while England finished third and France secured fourth place.Jointly hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico — the first FIFA World Cup hosted by three countries, and the first edition with 48 teams.The final was played at the MetLife Stadium (New Jersey), USA.Golden Ball: Rodri (Spain). Golden Boot: Kylian Mbappé (France). Golden Glove: Unai Simón (Spain). Best Young Player: Pau Cubarsí (Spain).FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Netherlands.Next FIFA World Cup (2030): Spain, Portugal, and Morocco (main hosts), with centenary opening matches in Uruguay, Argentina, and Paraguay — the centenary World Cup, featuring 48 teams and six host nations.Previous FIFA World Cup (2022): Hosted by Qatar — the first FIFA World Cup held in the Middle East.FIFA Headquarters: Zurich, Switzerland. FIFA President: Gianni Infantino.

Q47. The 23rd Commonwealth Games 2026 were hosted by which city? ★

A) Birmingham

B) Glasgow

C) Edinburgh

D) Cardiff

Answer: B) Glasgow (Scotland)

Dates: 23 July – 2 August 2026. Participating Nations: 74 Commonwealth nations and territories.Sports: 10 sports with 215 medal events. India’s Contingent: 120 members.Opening Ceremony Flag Bearers (India): Mirabai Chanu and Lovlina Borgohain, declared open by King Charles III.Official Mascot: Finnie, inspired by Scotland’s national animal — the Unicorn.Previous Commonwealth Games (2022): Birmingham, England. Next Commonwealth Games (2030): Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (Centenary Games).Closing Ceremony (India): Jaismine Lamboria was India’s flag bearer; Neeraj Chopra and P. T. Usha received the flag for Ahmedabad 2030.Medal Tally (Top 3): Australia, England, Canada.India’s Rank: 13 Gold, 17 Silver, 9 Bronze = 39 medals.Notable Sports Absent: Badminton, Shooting, Wrestling.

Q48. Cricket will return to the Olympic Games at which edition after more than a century?

A) Paris 2024

B) Los Angeles 2028 (LA28)

C) Brisbane 2032

D) Tokyo 2020

Answer: B) Los Angeles 2028 (LA28)

Cricket will return to the Los Angeles 2028 (LA28) Olympic Games after 128 years.Both the men’s and women’s T20 competitions will feature six teams each.Cricket last featured at the 1900 Paris Olympics, where Great Britain won the gold medal and France won the silver medal.

Q49. Which state will host the 8th Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2026?

A) Odisha

B) Haryana

C) Telangana

D) Karnataka

Answer: C) Telangana

Q50. Kidambi Srikanth won the silver medal in the men’s singles event at the US Open 2026 after losing the final to:

A) Kodai Naraoka

B) Su Li-yang

C) Kunlavut Vitidsarn

D) Loh Kean Yew

Answer: B) Su Li-yang (Chinese Taipei)

Kidambi Srikanth won the silver medal in the men’s singles event at the US Open 2026.He finished runner-up to Su Li-yang of Chinese Taipei.

Q51. PV Sindhu recently became the first Indian badminton player to win a BWF Super 750 title by winning which tournament?

A) China Open

B) Malaysia Open

C) Japan Open

D) Indonesia Open

Answer: C) Japan Open

PV Sindhu won the BWF Japan Open 2026, defeating Akane Yamaguchi (Japan) in the final.She became the first Indian badminton player to win a BWF Super 750 title.

Q52. Kerala’s Ancy Sojan recently broke whose 22-year-old national record in the women’s long jump?

A) Shiny Wilson

B) Anju Bobby George

C) P. T. Usha

D) Jyotirmoyee Sikdar

Answer: B) Anju Bobby George

Q53. India won its first-ever gold medal at the World Rowing Cup 2026 in which event?

A) Men’s Single Sculls

B) Men’s Coxless Pair

C) Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls (LM2x)

D) Men’s Quadruple Sculls

Answer: C) Lightweight Men’s Double Sculls (LM2x)

Q54. Who has been recently inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame? ★★★

A) Yuvraj Singh

B) Ravichandran Ashwin

C) Sourav Ganguly

D) Rohit Sharma

Answer: C) Sourav Ganguly

He will be the 12th Men’s cricketer to be inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.The 1st Indian cricketer was Bishan Singh Bedi.Two women cricketers were also earlier inducted.

Q55. Kranti Gaud, recently in the news, became the first woman cricketer to feature on the Lord’s Honours Board for which achievement? ★

A) Test century

B) Five-wicket haul in a Test innings

C) Double century in a Test

D) Hat-trick in a Test

Answer: B) Five-wicket haul in a Test innings

Yastika Bhatia became the first woman to score a Test century at Lord’s, scoring 113 against England, also earning a place on the Lord’s Honours Board. ★The match was the first-ever Women’s Test played at the historic Lord’s Cricket Ground.India defeated England by 270 runs, registering its first-ever Women’s Test victory at Lord’s.The Lord’s Honours Board traditionally recognizes Test centurions and five-wicket haul achievers at the venue.

Q56. Rohit Sharma recently became the first Indian men’s cricketer to achieve which feat at Lord’s Cricket Ground?

A) Score a Test double century

B) Score an ODI century

C) Take five wickets in an ODI

D) Score a T20I century

Answer: B) Score an ODI century

Q57. Who won the Men’s Singles title at Wimbledon 2026? ★

A) Carlos Alcaraz

B) Alexander Zverev

C) Jannik Sinner

D) Novak Djokovic

Answer: C) Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner (Italy) won the Men’s Singles title by defeating Alexander Zverev (Germany) in the final.Linda Nosková (Czech Republic) won the Women’s Singles title by defeating Karolína Muchová (Czech Republic) in the final.Wimbledon is played on grass courts at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London.

Q58. What is the official mascot of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2026?

A) Shera

B) Mayur

C) Veera

D) Chetak

Answer: B) Mayur

Appointments

Q60. Who has recently been appointed as the Prime Minister of Ukraine?

A) Denys Shmyhal

B) Serhii Koretskyi

C) Volodymyr Zelenskyy

D) Oleksii Reznikov

Answer: B) Serhii Koretskyi

Q61. Who has recently become the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?

A) Keir Starmer

B) Andy Burnham

C) David Lammy

D) Rishi Sunak

Answer: B) Andy Burnham

Q62. Anurag Jain has recently been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of which organization?

A) Finance Commission

B) NITI Aayog

C) National Development Council

D) National Skill Development Corporation

Answer: B) NITI Aayog

Q63. Varsha Ashok Aglawe, recently in the news, became the first woman Director General of which organization?

A) Geological Survey of India (GSI)

B) Survey of India (SOI)

C) Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM)

D) National Mineral Development Corporation

Answer: A) Geological Survey of India (GSI)

Obituary

Q64. Girish Bharadwaj, who recently passed away, was popularly known as:

A) Metro Man of India

B) Missile Man of India

C) Bridge Man of India

D) Water Man of India

Answer: C) Bridge Man of India

He constructed over 140 low-cost suspension bridges across Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana, and Odisha.

Q65. Sir Garfield Sobers, who recently passed away, represented which country in international cricket? ★

A) England

B) Australia

C) West Indies

D) South Africa

Answer: C) West Indies

Sir Garfield Sobers is regarded as one of cricket’s greatest all-rounders.He became the first cricketer to hit six sixes in an over in first-class cricket.He was knighted in 1975 and inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame.

Important Dates

Date	Day	Theme
1 July	National Doctors’ Day	Behind the Mask: Who Heals the Healers? Commemorates the birth and death anniversary of Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy.
11 July	World Population Day	Realizing the hopes and aspirations of young people: today and in the future.
15 July	World Youth Skills Day	Skills for a Shared Future.
22 July	World Brain Day	Brain Health: Access for All.
28 July	World Hepatitis Day	Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down.

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