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Current Affairs 27 July 2026 — Part 1
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27-july-2026 — Answer Key & Explanations (15 Questions)
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Q1.Who introduced the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 in the Lok Sabha on 27 July 2026?
- A.Dharmendra Pradhan
- B.Jitendra Singh✓ Correct Answer
- C.Kiren Rijiju
- D.Rajnath Singh
Explanation: Union Minister Jitendra Singh introduced the Bill hours after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as Education Minister; it empowers states to set up Special Fast Track Courts for exam-fraud offences.
Q2.As per the CAT 2026 notification, when will IIM registrations open?
- A.3 August 2026✓ Correct Answer
- B.29 November 2026
- C.1 September 2026
- D.15 October 2026
Explanation: CAT 2026 registrations open on 3 August, with the exam itself scheduled for 29 November 2026.
Q3.The CLAT 2027 exam, whose notification was released this week, is scheduled for which date?
- A.6 December 2026✓ Correct Answer
- B.3 August 2026
- C.15 January 2027
- D.29 November 2026
Explanation: CLAT 2027 will be held on 6 December 2026, with online registration opening from 3 August 2026.
Q4.India's Index of Core Industries (ICI) was recently rebased to which base year?
- A.2011-12
- B.2017-18
- C.2022-23✓ Correct Answer
- D.2025-26
Explanation: The ICI's base year was shifted from 2011-12 to 2022-23, with iron ore added as a ninth core industry; June 2026 growth was 5% YoY.
Q5.The Sensex closed at 76,059.77 on 24 July 2026 after falling for how many consecutive sessions?
- A.Three
- B.Four
- C.Five✓ Correct Answer
- D.Seven
Explanation: It was the fifth straight session of losses, driven by Middle East tensions, crude oil near $100/barrel, and foreign investor selling.
Q6.SEBI recently approved which asset management firm to launch a mutual fund business focused on Tier-II/III markets?
- A.Carnelian Asset Management✓ Correct Answer
- B.White Oak Capital
- C.Bandhan AMC
- D.Samco Mutual Fund
Explanation: Carnelian Asset Management, with an AUM over Rs 18,300 crore, was cleared to launch equity, debt and hybrid schemes targeting Tier-II and Tier-III markets.
Q7.The Atal Pension Yojana recently crossed how many crore gross enrolments?
- A.5 crore
- B.6 crore
- C.8 crore✓ Correct Answer
- D.10 crore
Explanation: APY crossed 8 crore gross enrolments, with 39 lakh new subscribers added in the current financial year; it is administered by PFRDA.
Q8.NRDC signed an MoU with NCISM in July 2026 to commercialise research in which field?
- A.Renewable energy
- B.Traditional medicine (Ayush)✓ Correct Answer
- C.Semiconductor design
- D.Space technology
Explanation: The MoU between NRDC and the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) aims at IP protection and startup support for traditional-medicine research.
Q9.The Skills Outcomes Fund, set up via an MSDE-NSDC MoU, has a corpus of approximately how much?
- A.Rs 130 crore
- B.Rs 330 crore
- C.Rs 530 crore✓ Correct Answer
- D.Rs 730 crore
Explanation: The fund has a corpus of about Rs 530 crore, designed to support over 2 lakh youth through skill vouchers and outcomes-based financing.
Q10.With Sarnath's inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List on 25 July 2026, India now has how many World Heritage Sites?
- A.40
- B.42
- C.45✓ Correct Answer
- D.48
Explanation: Sarnath was inscribed at the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee in the Republic of Korea, taking India's tally to 45 sites.
Q11.Which Karnataka university partnered with Google in July 2026 to offer subsidised AI and industry-skill modules to students?
- A.Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU)✓ Correct Answer
- B.Bangalore University
- C.Karnataka University
- D.Mysore University
Explanation: VTU, Bengaluru partnered with Google, offering the modules at a subsidised fee of Rs 350, also backed by Qualcomm's Bharat Skills Foundation.
Q12.The 'Weaves of India' festival, showcasing India's textile and handloom heritage, is being held in which city (24 July-7 Aug 2026)?
- A.Mumbai
- B.New Delhi✓ Correct Answer
- C.Chennai
- D.Jaipur
Explanation: The festival runs in New Delhi from 24 July to 7 August 2026.
Q13.Which film won Best Feature Film at the 72nd National Film Awards announced on 25 July 2026?
- A.Article 370✓ Correct Answer
- B.Chandu Champion
- C.Bramayugam
- D.Kalki 2898 AD
Explanation: Article 370 won Best Feature Film; its lead Yami Gautam also won Best Actress, while Kartik Aaryan and Mammootty shared Best Actor.
Q14.Satya Pal Kumar was appointed Director of which agency in the 25 July 2026 reshuffle?
- A.Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND)✓ Correct Answer
- B.Central Bureau of Investigation
- C.Enforcement Directorate
- D.National Investigation Agency
Explanation: The senior IRS officer was named Director of FIU-IND, which tracks suspicious financial transactions.
Q15.Who was appointed Chairman of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM) for a three-year term?
- A.Iqbal Singh Lalpura
- B.Harjit Singh Grewal✓ Correct Answer
- C.Berjis Desai
- D.Glenn Souza Ticlo
Explanation: Harjit Singh Grewal was named NCM Chairman, with S. Munawari Begum appointed Vice-Chairperson.
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