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Current Affairs 15th July 2026 : Daily GK Update in English

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Current Affairs 15th July 2026 : Daily GK Update in English

1. Which state government launched the 'Mee Bhoomi–Mee Hakku' programme in July 2026 to streamline land records and ownership?

A) Telangana  
B) Andhra Pradesh  
C) Karnataka  
D) Tamil Nadu  

Answer: B) Andhra Pradesh  

Explanation:
Under Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh launched the programme on July 9, 2026, in Nandyal district to digitize and clarify land rights.

2. Which once-weekly insulin was launched in recent medical developments covered in July 2026?

A) Lantus  
B) Awiqli  
C) Humalog  
D) Tresiba  

Answer: B) Awiqli  

Explanation:
A significant advancement in diabetes management highlighted in health updates.

3. Who won the Women's T20 World Cup in July 2026 by defeating England?

A) India  
B) Australia  
C) New Zealand  
D) South Africa  

Answer: B) Australia  

Explanation:
Australia secured its seventh title in the tournament.

4. Which Italian tennis player defended his Wimbledon singles title in July 2026?

A) Novak Djokovic  
B) Carlos Alcaraz  
C) Jannik Sinner  
D) Alexander Zverev  

Answer: C) Jannik Sinner  

Explanation:
Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the final.

5. Union Minister Amit Shah launched initiatives including plans for a Cooperative Life Insurance Company on the 5th Foundation Day of which Ministry in July 2026?

A) Ministry of Home Affairs  
B) Ministry of Cooperation  
C) Ministry of Finance  
D) Ministry of Agriculture  

Answer: B) Ministry of Cooperation  

Explanation:
The event aligned with “Sahakar Se Samriddhi” and involved godown transfers/inaugurations.

6. FM Nirmala Sitharaman visited France in early July 2026 and co-chaired which dialogue?

A) India-France Strategic Partnership Forum  
B) France Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD)  
C) QUAD Finance Ministers Meeting  
D) G20 Economic Dialogue  

Answer: B) France Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD)  

Explanation:
Focus areas included critical minerals and supply chains. She also visited the ITER project.

7. According to the Global Passport Index 2026 by Global Citizen Solutions, which country topped the rankings?

A) Germany  
B) Sweden  
C) Singapore  
D) Japan  

Answer: B) Sweden  

Explanation:
India ranked 125th.

8. POWERGRID secured a JPY 80 billion green loan from JBIC for which project?

A) Khavda–Nagpur HVDC transmission  
B) Tehri Hydro Expansion  
C) Solar Park in Rajasthan  
D) Green Hydrogen Corridor  

Answer: A) Khavda–Nagpur HVDC transmission  

Explanation:
To evacuate renewable energy from Gujarat to Maharashtra.

9. The Global Biofuel Alliance selected 15 fellows, including two from India, for its GBCF programme. Name one Indian fellow’s institution.

A) IIT Bombay  
B) TERI, Delhi  
C) IISc Bengaluru  
D) AIIMS Delhi  

Answer: B) TERI, Delhi  

Explanation:
Ruchi Agrawal from TERI was selected (along with one from IIT Delhi).

10. Which historic Buddhist monastery in Nepal received the 2025 UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award in July 2026?

A) Swayambhunath  
B) Jestha Varna Mahavihar (Lalitpur)  
C) Boudhanath  
D) Lumbini Monastery  

Answer: B) Jestha Varna Mahavihar (Lalitpur)  

Explanation:
Restored with Indian grant assistance post-2015 earthquake.

11. PaBV-4, detected recently, is a virus affecting which category?

A) Humans (new COVID variant)  
B) Birds  
C) Cattle  
D) Plants  

Answer: B) Birds  

Explanation:
Avian virus detection noted in science and health current affairs.

12. India and Kyrgyzstan established the International Centre for Civilizational Studies on which two epics?

A) Ramayana and Manas  
B) Mahabharata and Manas  
C) Iliad and Mahabharata  
D) Gilgamesh and Ramayana  

Answer: B) Mahabharata and Manas  

Explanation:
Centre in Bishkek to promote shared heritage; first Hindi translation of Manas released.

13. In July 2026, which new platform was introduced by the government for tribal heritage preservation through digital learning?

A) TribeX  
B) Digital India Tribal Portal  
C) Adivasi Connect  
D) Van Dhan Yojana App  

Answer: A) TribeX  

Explanation:
Aimed at preserving and promoting tribal culture.

14. Which Indian missile was exported in recent developments mentioned in July 2026 current affairs?

A) BrahMos  
B) Astra Mk-1  
C) Akash  
D) Prithvi  

Answer: B) Astra Mk-1  

Explanation:
Air-to-air missile export highlighted in defence updates.

15. What is VB-G RAM G Act 2025 (effective July 2026) related to?

A) Rural employment scheme reforms (MGNREGA successor)  
B) Goods and Services Tax changes  
C) Banking regulation  
D) Education reforms  

Answer: A) Rural employment scheme reforms (MGNREGA successor)  

Explanation:
Introduces 125 work days, 60-day agri pause, etc.

16. India launched its campaign in July 2026 for a non-permanent UNSC seat for which term?

A) 2026-27  
B) 2027-28  
C) 2028-29  
D) 2029-30  

Answer: C) 2028-29  

Explanation:
Official campaign started on July 13.

17. India will host the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers’ Meeting in July 2026 in which city?

A) New Delhi  
B) Hyderabad  
C) Bengaluru  
D) Mumbai  

Answer: B) Hyderabad  

Explanation:
On July 15-16 under India’s BRICS presidency.

18. INS Sudarshini arrived in Boston in July 2026 for which event?

A) Sail Boston 2026 Grand Parade of Sails  
B) International Fleet Review  
C) Naval Exercise  
D) Cultural Exchange  

Answer: A) Sail Boston 2026 Grand Parade of Sails  

Explanation:
Indian Naval Sail Training Ship participation.

19. On July 14, 2026, India condemned Pakistan’s actions related to protests in which region?

A) Balochistan  
B) Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK)  
C) Sindh  
D) Gilgit-Baltistan  

Answer: B) Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoK)  

Explanation:
Regarding police brutality and restrictions during protests.

20. Assam Budget 2026 announced a dedicated OTT platform for which content?

A) Bollywood films  
B) Assamese cinema, folk music, documentaries, and literature  
C) Sports highlights  
D) Educational courses  

Answer: B) Assamese cinema, folk music, documentaries, and literature  

Explanation:
To promote regional cultural heritage.

21. Significant progress was reported under which initiative for adult literacy and education in July 2026?

A) PM POSHAN  
B) ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society)  
C) Samagra Shiksha  
D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao  

Answer: B) ULLAS (Understanding Lifelong Learning for All in Society)  

Explanation:
Focused on foundational literacy and numeracy for adults.

22. Where was the 29th National Conference on e-Governance (NCeG) held in July 2026?

A) New Delhi  
B) Jaipur, Rajasthan  
C) Hyderabad  
D) Bengaluru  

Answer: B) Jaipur, Rajasthan  

Explanation:
Organized by DARPG, MeitY, and the Government of Rajasthan at the Rajasthan International Centre.

23. A new Natural Gas Reserve was discovered in which Indian state in July 2026 current affairs?

A) Gujarat  
B) Rajasthan  
C) Assam  
D) Andhra Pradesh  

Answer: B) Rajasthan  

Explanation:
Highlighted in monthly compilations as a significant energy sector development.

24. Skyroot Aerospace’s Vikram-1 represents what milestone for India’s space sector?

A) First government reusable rocket  
B) India’s first private orbital rocket  
C) Lunar lander mission  
D) Satellite launch vehicle for GSLV  

Answer: B) India’s first private orbital rocket  

Explanation:
Developed by the Hyderabad-based startup, advancing private sector participation in space.

25. Borjuli Wetland received which status in July 2026?

A) Ramsar Site  
B) Biodiversity Heritage Site  
C) National Park  
D) Tiger Reserve  

Answer: B) Biodiversity Heritage Site  

Explanation:
Recognition for its ecological importance, often mentioned in environment-related current affairs.

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