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Current Affairs 29 July 2026 — Part 1
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29-july-2026 — Answer Key & Explanations (15 Questions)
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Q1.The MSME (Development) Amendment Bill, 2026 was introduced in which house of Parliament on 28 July 2026?
- A.Lok Sabha
- B.Rajya Sabha✓ Correct Answer
- C.Both Houses jointly
- D.Rajya Sabha Standing Committee
Explanation: The Bill was introduced in the Rajya Sabha, while the same Monsoon Session saw the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill taken up separately in the Lok Sabha.
Q2.The Ministry of Earth Sciences marked which Foundation Day anniversary in July 2026, launching 13 new initiatives?
- A.10th
- B.15th
- C.20th✓ Correct Answer
- D.25th
Explanation: MoES was established in 2006 to bring atmospheric, ocean, seismic and polar sciences under one ministry; its July 2026 anniversary saw new research centres, weather apps and seismic databases launched.
Q3.The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's July 2026 'Atmanirbhar' initiative introduced which portal to help gram panchayats become financially self-reliant?
- A.SAMARTH portal✓ Correct Answer
- B.eGramSwaraj portal
- C.PRIA-Soft portal
- D.Panchayat Darpan portal
Explanation: Alongside SAMARTH, the ministry also issued model revenue-generation rules to help panchayats raise their own local resources.
Q4.UPSSSC's Excise Constable eligibility result declared on 28 July 2026 covers how many posts, revised upward from an initial 722?
- A.620
- B.720
- C.820✓ Correct Answer
- D.920
Explanation: Candidates were screened using their UPSSSC PET-2025 scorecard; the next stages include a written exam and physical efficiency test.
Q5.What was the Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR) of India's scheduled commercial banks at the close of FY2025-26?
- A.14.2%
- B.15.9%
- C.17.7%✓ Correct Answer
- D.19.3%
Explanation: The 17.7% CRAR and 15.3% CET1 ratio were both multi-decadal highs, alongside a rise in combined profit after tax to ₹4,05,268 crore.
Q6.Edelweiss Mutual Fund's July 2026 launch was India's first passive index fund tracking which asset class?
- A.Gold ETFs
- B.Listed REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts)✓ Correct Answer
- C.Government bonds
- D.Corporate FDs
Explanation: The fund gives retail investors low-cost, index-based exposure to India's listed REIT market.
Q7.The Commerce Ministry's new toy-sector task force aims for what share of the global toy market by 2032?
- A.2%
- B.5%✓ Correct Answer
- C.10%
- D.15%
Explanation: The initiative aims to boost domestic toy manufacturing and reduce import dependence in the sector.
Q8.Where did the Sensex close on 28 July 2026?
- A.74,512.30
- B.75,890.15
- C.76,765.92✓ Correct Answer
- D.77,940.48
Explanation: The Nifty 50 closed at 23,985.35 the same day, with IT-stock gains offsetting broader selling amid West Asia tensions.
Q9.Rahul Himalian was given additional charge as Chairman & Managing Director of IRCTC from 20 July 2026, following the resignation of whom?
- A.Sanjay Kumar Jain✓ Correct Answer
- B.Rajni Hasija
- C.Vinay Mittal
- D.Ashwini Lohani
Explanation: Himalian, an IRTS officer with over 26 years of experience, continues to also serve as Director (Tourism & Marketing).
Q10.Uttar Pradesh's 2026 Anganwadi Worker/Helper recruitment drive, covering about 61,601 posts, selects candidates through:
- A.A written examination
- B.A physical efficiency test
- C.A merit list based on academic marks✓ Correct Answer
- D.An interview only
Explanation: The posts, spread across all 75 districts, are reserved exclusively for women and involve no written exam or interview.
Q11.The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet's Rs 2,480-crore package approved on 28 July 2026 allocated Rs 198.59 crore to which women-safety scheme group?
- A.Beti Bachao Beti Padhao
- B.Mission Shakti✓ Correct Answer
- C.Ladli Laxmi Yojana
- D.Nari Shakti Abhiyan
Explanation: The package also allocated Rs 857 crore for technology initiatives, including a Drone Technology Centre of Excellence.
Q12.The Gujarat Cabinet's 27 July 2026 approval of 32 applications under the Incentives to Industries Scheme, worth Rs 1,978.04 crore, is expected to create how many direct jobs?
- A.471
- B.671
- C.871✓ Correct Answer
- D.1,071
Explanation: The approvals included three new textile units worth Rs 165 crore.
Q13.Himachal Pradesh's July 2026 award of GI tags to eight more traditional products took the state's total GI-tagged products to:
- A.12
- B.15
- C.17✓ Correct Answer
- D.20
Explanation: GI status offers legal protection against imitation and helps improve the market value of traditional Himachali products.
Q14.Which of these GI-tagged Jharkhand handloom products was showcased at Bharat Tex 2026?
- A.Pochampally Ikat
- B.Bhagaiya Silk✓ Correct Answer
- C.Chanderi Silk
- D.Kanjeevaram Silk
Explanation: Jharkhand also showcased Kuchai Silk, Munda Jewellery and Jharkhand Bamboo Craft at the same fair in New Delhi.
Q15.Kerala's Malabar River Festival, which returns for its 12th edition around late July-early August 2026, celebrates the region's riverine culture and:
- A.Classical dance
- B.Adventure sports✓ Correct Answer
- C.Ayurveda tourism
- D.Spice trade heritage
Explanation: The festival runs from 30 July to 2 August 2026, highlighting water-based adventure activities alongside local river culture.
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