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Current Affairs 30 July 2026 — Part 1
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Q1.The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 was passed by which House of Parliament via voice vote on 29 July 2026?
- A.Rajya Sabha
- B.Lok Sabha✓ Correct Answer
- C.Both Houses jointly
- D.State Legislative Assembly
Explanation: The Bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Day 8 of the Monsoon Session; it empowers states to set up fast-track courts for exam-fraud offences and prescribes stricter punishment for paper-leak rackets.
Q2.What annual income ceiling for EWS quota eligibility did the Supreme Court call 'prima facie reasonable' on 29 July 2026?
- A.Rs 6 lakh
- B.Rs 8 lakh✓ Correct Answer
- C.Rs 10 lakh
- D.Rs 12 lakh
Explanation: The Supreme Court made the observation while hearing petitions challenging the Rs 8-lakh income criterion used to determine Economically Weaker Section (EWS) reservation eligibility.
Q3.CCRUM, which opened recruitment for 180 posts in July 2026, functions under which Union Ministry?
- A.Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
- B.Ministry of AYUSH✓ Correct Answer
- C.Ministry of Science and Technology
- D.Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
Explanation: The Central Council for Research in Unani Medicine (CCRUM) operates under the Ministry of AYUSH, which promotes Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy systems.
Q4.On 29 July 2026, the Sensex posted its best single-day gain in weeks, closing at approximately what level?
- A.74,650
- B.76,060
- C.77,650✓ Correct Answer
- D.79,200
Explanation: The Sensex closed at 77,654.60 (up 888.68 points, 1.16%) and the Nifty 50 at 24,250.20, led by an IT-stocks rally.
Q5.As of July 2026, at what level has the RBI's repo rate been held since the 61st MPC meeting in June 2026?
- A.5.00%
- B.5.25%✓ Correct Answer
- C.5.50%
- D.6.00%
Explanation: The repo rate has stayed at 5.25% since June 2026; the RBI's next bi-monthly MPC review is scheduled for 3-5 August 2026.
Q6.Per RBI's July 2026 Bulletin, India's Foreign Portfolio Investment (FPI) trend turned positive starting which month in 2026?
- A.April
- B.May
- C.June✓ Correct Answer
- D.August
Explanation: FPI turned positive in June 2026 and remained positive through July, aided by the operational launch of the India-UK CETA; FDI inflows in April-May 2026 were also higher year-on-year.
Q7.India's social protection coverage crossed 100 crore beneficiaries in 2026, a milestone recognised by the ILO at a BRICS ministerial meeting held in which city?
- A.New Delhi
- B.Hyderabad✓ Correct Answer
- C.Mumbai
- D.Chennai
Explanation: ILO Director-General Gilbert Houngbo recognised the milestone at the 12th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Hyderabad; coverage rose from 25 crore (19%) in 2015 to over 100 crore (68.4%) in 2026.
Q8.The new Employees' Provident Fund Scheme 2026, Employees' Pension Scheme 2026 and EDLI Scheme 2026 came into force from which date?
- A.1 April 2026
- B.1 June 2026
- C.1 July 2026✓ Correct Answer
- D.1 August 2026
Explanation: The Labour Ministry's notified schemes took effect from 1 July 2026, updating India's core social security framework for organised-sector employees.
Q9.The National Health Mission's July 2026 recruitment drive in Janjgir-Champa (66 vacancies) covers posts like Staff Nurse, Lab Technician, CHO and which other role?
- A.ANM✓ Correct Answer
- B.Pharmacist
- C.Radiographer
- D.Optometrist
Explanation: The drive covers Staff Nurse, Lab Technician, Community Health Officer (CHO) and Auxiliary Nurse Midwife (ANM) posts in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district.
Q10.The Bihar Cabinet approved how much for its Fourth Agriculture Roadmap on 29 July 2026?
- A.Rs 9,748 crore
- B.Rs 15,000 crore
- C.Rs 23,698 crore✓ Correct Answer
- D.Rs 30,000 crore
Explanation: Bihar approved Rs 23,698 crore for the Fourth Agriculture Roadmap and separately Rs 9,748 crore under PM Krishi Sinchayee Yojana for irrigation, among 24 total agenda items.
Q11.Karnataka's KEA extended the last date for its Village Accountant (VAO) Recruitment 2026, which covers how many posts?
- A.372
- B.572✓ Correct Answer
- C.672
- D.772
Explanation: The Karnataka Examination Authority's VAO Recruitment 2026 covers 572 Village Accountant posts across the state.
Q12.Gujarat's Panch Mahotsav 2026 heritage festival is being held at which UNESCO World Heritage site?
- A.Rani ki Vav
- B.Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park✓ Correct Answer
- C.Dholavira
- D.Sun Temple, Modhera
Explanation: Panch Mahotsav 2026 celebrates history, spirituality, art, music and cuisine at the Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Gujarat.
Q13.Nominations for the next Padma Awards cycle remain open until which date in 2026?
- A.15 July
- B.31 July✓ Correct Answer
- C.15 August
- D.31 August
Explanation: Nominations across fields like art, science, public affairs and civil service remain open until 31 July 2026, ahead of the awards being conferred on the next Republic Day.
Q14.Former Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar was approved by the RBI as part-time Chairman of which bank, effective 15 July 2026?
- A.ICICI Bank
- B.Axis Bank
- C.HDFC Bank✓ Correct Answer
- D.Kotak Mahindra Bank
Explanation: Rajiv Kumar's three-year term as HDFC Bank's part-time Chairman began 15 July 2026, filling the vacancy left by Atanu Chakraborty's resignation.
Q15.India's Spiritual Leaders Awards 2026, honouring contributions to spirituality and holistic wellness, was held on 29 July 2026 in which city?
- A.Mumbai
- B.Delhi✓ Correct Answer
- C.Varanasi
- D.Rishikesh
Explanation: The event was held at The Tivoli, Delhi, recognising leaders and practitioners across spirituality, holistic wellness and community service.
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