Current Affairs 27 July 2026 — Part 2

Attempt the quiz above first, then review every question with its correct answer and a short explanation below.

1. Q1.EAM S. Jaishankar met China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the sidelines of ASEAN-related meetings in which city on 22 July 2026?

   • A.Manila✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Jakarta
   • C.Bangkok
   • D.Singapore

   Explanation: The meeting took place in Manila, part of continuing India-China diplomatic engagement.

2. Q2.Air India signed an MoU for a phased partnership, including expanded codeshare and terminal co-location, with which airline in July 2026?

   • A.Emirates
   • B.Saudia✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Qatar Airways
   • D.Etihad

   Explanation: The MoU with Saudia was signed on 25 July 2026, covering codeshare expansion, terminal co-location and loyalty-programme links.

3. Q3.India hosted the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting, adopting a Health Ministerial Declaration, in which city?

   • A.New Delhi
   • B.Chandigarh✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Mumbai
   • D.Hyderabad

   Explanation: The meeting was held in Chandigarh, where the 'BRICS Mission for Healthy Lifestyle' was also launched under India's 2026 BRICS chairship.

4. Q4.NIELIT and SCL Mohali launched an indigenous Process Design Kit of which specification on the eChipHub platform?

   • A.0.5 micrometre
   • B.1.2 micrometre✓ Correct Answer
   • C.2.5 micrometre
   • D.5 nanometre

   Explanation: The 1.2-micrometre PDK gives students, researchers and startups access for semiconductor IC design.

5. Q5.Raghu Vamsi Aerospace's new Rs 600-crore facility near Hyderabad will manufacture nickel-based superalloys for which sector?

   • A.Automotive
   • B.Aerospace✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Shipbuilding
   • D.Construction

   Explanation: The 50-acre facility targets commercial operations by January 2028, producing superalloys, forgings and castings for aerospace use.

6. Q6.DRDO recently completed military field trials of which technology to secure India's strategic communication networks?

   • A.5G core network
   • B.Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Blockchain ledger
   • D.Satellite mesh network

   Explanation: The scalable, fibre-based QKD system is designed to future-proof strategic communications against emerging cyber threats.

7. Q7.IAF Rafale jets and C-17 aircraft joined which multinational air combat exercise in Australia (20 July-7 Aug 2026)?

   • A.Cope India
   • B.Pitch Black 2026✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Red Flag
   • D.Garuda Shakti

   Explanation: Exercise Pitch Black 2026, hosted by the RAAF, involves about 19-20 nations at bases including Darwin, Tindal and Amberley.

8. Q8.India joined Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the US in which type of exercise called Sea Dragon 2026?

   • A.Anti-submarine warfare✓ Correct Answer
   • B.Amphibious assault
   • C.Air defence
   • D.Humanitarian relief

   Explanation: Sea Dragon 2026 is a multinational anti-submarine warfare exercise among the five navies.

9. Q9.INS Mahendragiri, commissioned into the Eastern Fleet on 11 July 2026, is a stealth frigate under which project?

   • A.Project 15B
   • B.Project 17A✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Project 28
   • D.Project 75

   Explanation: INS Mahendragiri is a Project 17A stealth frigate commissioned into the Indian Navy's Eastern Fleet.

10. Q10.Assam's flood death toll rose to how many as of 26 July 2026?

    • A.41
    • B.50
    • C.66✓ Correct Answer
    • D.84

    Explanation: The toll rose to 66, with over 6.5 lakh people affected across districts including Sivasagar and Charaideo.

11. Q11.Rajasthan launched which long-term water framework on 24 July 2026?

    • A.Rajasthan State Water Plan 2047✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Jal Jeevan Rajasthan Mission
    • C.Rajasthan Groundwater Act 2026
    • D.Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Yojana

    Explanation: The Rajasthan State Water Plan 2047 covers river-linking projects, groundwater conservation and public participation.

12. Q12.India's wild elephant population was estimated at 22,446 under which first-of-its-kind survey?

    • A.All-India Tiger Estimation
    • B.DNA-based Synchronous All-India Elephant Estimation (SAIEE)✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Census of Wild Fauna 2026
    • D.National Biodiversity Survey

    Explanation: SAIEE 2021-25 is India's first DNA-based elephant count, released as Project Tiger and Project Elephant are merged.

13. Q13.Which Indian weightlifter competed in the women's 58kg final at CWG 2026 on 27 July?

    • A.Mirabai Chanu
    • B.Bindyarani Devi✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Gyaneshwari Yadav
    • D.Popy Hazarika

    Explanation: Bindyarani Devi competed in the women's 58kg final, alongside Gyaneshwari Yadav (53kg) and V Ajaya Babu (men's 79kg) that day.

14. Q14.India's athletics campaign at CWG 2026 began on 27 July with Gurindervir Singh competing in which event?

    • A.Men's 100m✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Men's 400m
    • C.Men's long jump
    • D.Men's 110m hurdles

    Explanation: Gurindervir Singh ran the men's 100m heats, while Murali Sreeshankar contested long jump qualifying and Tejas Shirse ran 110m hurdles.

15. Q15.Which of these Indian boxers began their Round-of-16 campaign at CWG 2026 on 27 July?

    • A.Lovlina Borgohain
    • B.Nikhat Zareen
    • C.Sakshi Choudhary✓ Correct Answer
    • D.Preeti Pawar

    Explanation: Sakshi Choudhary, along with Ankush and Sumit Kundu, began Round-of-16 bouts at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.