Current Affairs 30 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 visited Tashkent on 28-29 July 2026 for a meeting of which grouping's Council of Foreign Ministers?

   • A.BRICS
   • B.SCO✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Quad
   • D.ASEAN

   Explanation: Jaishankar attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Foreign Ministers' meeting in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, ahead of the September summit.

2. Q2.NSA Ajit Doval held bilateral security talks with leaders from Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh and Myanmar ahead of which summit in late July 2026?

   • A.Quad Summit
   • B.BIMSTEC Security Summit✓ Correct Answer
   • C.SAARC Summit
   • D.G20 Summit

   Explanation: The talks were held ahead of the BIMSTEC Security Summit, focusing on defence and security cooperation among Bay of Bengal-region nations.

3. Q3.Which country's President called for reviving SAARC in his 61st Independence Day address, offering to mediate?

   • A.Sri Lanka
   • B.Bangladesh
   • C.Maldives✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Nepal

   Explanation: Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu made the call in his 61st Independence Day address; Bangladesh also voiced support for reviving the regional grouping.

4. Q4.NISAR, launched aboard a GSLV Mk II from Sriharikota on 30 July 2026, is a joint earth-observation mission between ISRO and which agency?

   • A.ESA
   • B.JAXA
   • C.NASA✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Roscosmos

   Explanation: NISAR stands for NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar, a joint satellite mission for global earth observation.

5. Q5.The 14th Convocation held on 30 July 2026 belonged to which institute, located in Thiruvananthapuram?

   • A.IIT Palakkad
   • B.IIST✓ Correct Answer
   • C.IISc Bengaluru
   • D.VSSC Training Institute

   Explanation: The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology (IIST), Thiruvananthapuram — India's first space-dedicated university — held its 14th Convocation on 30 July 2026.

6. Q6.The Centre's Semicon 2.0 programme, worth Rs 1.27 lakh crore, plans to support semiconductor startups mainly through what new funding approach?

   • A.One-time grants only
   • B.Milestone-based equity co-investment with VCs✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Interest-free loans
   • D.Tax holidays alone

   Explanation: Per July 2026 reports, Semicon 2.0 is set to move beyond one-time grants toward milestone-based equity co-investment alongside venture capital firms.

7. Q7.DRDO conducted two consecutive flight tests on 28-29 July 2026 of which indigenous tactical ballistic missile?

   • A.Kusha
   • B.Pralay✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Agni-V
   • D.BrahMos

   Explanation: The tests, from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha, validated the Pralay missile's maximum and minimum range with precision — distinct from the Kusha long-range SAM tested earlier in July.

8. Q8.Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveiled a gender-neutral induction and career-progression policy for officers in which force, reported in late July 2026?

   • A.Indian Army
   • B.Indian Air Force
   • C.Indian Coast Guard✓ Correct Answer
   • D.Border Security Force

   Explanation: The policy applies to officers of the Indian Coast Guard, aimed at equal induction and career progression opportunities.

9. Q9.A DRDO report dated 29 July 2026 highlighted how many indigenous defence technologies as placing India among advanced military powers?

   • A.Five
   • B.Seven✓ Correct Answer
   • C.Nine
   • D.Twelve

   Explanation: DRDO's report highlighted seven indigenous defence technologies underscoring India's growing self-reliance in defence manufacturing.

10. Q10.As of 30 July 2026, Assam's flood death toll rose to 78 across how many affected districts?

    • A.5
    • B.6
    • C.7✓ Correct Answer
    • D.10

    Explanation: Seven districts — Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, Biswanath and Kamrup Metro — were affected, with over 3 lakh people impacted; the state announced Rs 4-lakh ex gratia plus Rs 5 lakh from the CM's Relief Fund for victims' families.

11. Q11.The 'Nagpur Tiger Declaration 2026' policy roadmap was released at the International Tiger Conference held at IIM Nagpur on which occasion?

    • A.World Wildlife Day
    • B.International Tiger Day (29 July)✓ Correct Answer
    • C.World Environment Day
    • D.Wildlife Week

    Explanation: Maharashtra hosted the conference on International Tiger Day (29 July 2026), releasing the declaration as a policy roadmap for tiger conservation.

12. Q12.The IMD's forecast for 30 July 2026 warned of heavy rain and wind gusts up to 60 kmph across Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and which other state?

    • A.Bihar✓ Correct Answer
    • B.Punjab
    • C.Haryana
    • D.Madhya Pradesh

    Explanation: The IMD flagged Delhi-NCR, Uttar Pradesh and Bihar for heavy rain and thunderstorms, prompting a waterlogging and traffic alert in the capital region.

13. Q13.Neeraj Chopra began his men's javelin CWG title-defence bid in the qualifying round on 30 July 2026 in which city?

    • A.Birmingham
    • B.Gold Coast
    • C.Glasgow✓ Correct Answer
    • D.London

    Explanation: The Commonwealth Games 2026 are being held in Glasgow, Scotland; Chopra competed in qualifying alongside Yash Vir Singh and Rohit Yadav.

14. Q14.India's CWG 2026 medal tally reached 15 after Day 6 (29 July), including how many gold medals?

    • A.2
    • B.3✓ Correct Answer
    • C.4
    • D.5

    Explanation: India had 3 gold, 9 silver and 3 bronze medals after Day 6, including a gold-silver 1-2 finish for Dilip Gavit and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath in men's T47 100m para-athletics.

15. Q15.Bihar's Sports Policy 2026, approved on 29 July 2026, includes which provision for medal-winning athletes?

    • A.Free housing
    • B.'Win a Medal, Get a Job'✓ Correct Answer
    • C.Tax exemption for life
    • D.Free foreign training only

    Explanation: The 'Win a Medal, Get a Job' provision offers government jobs to medal-winning athletes, part of a broader package approved alongside Bihar's Fourth Agriculture Roadmap.