Daily Current Affairs: 30 July 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Question-Answer (Q&A) 30 July 2026 (Special for Competitive Exams)
Q1. Which scheme was approved by the Delhi Cabinet on July 28, 2026, to provide monthly financial aid to eligible female residents?
Answer: Delhi Lakshmi Yojana
💡 Extra Facts:
Delhi (National Capital Territory): Granted a Legislative Assembly and Council of Ministers via the 69th Constitutional Amendment Act, 1991.
It operates under the special provisions of Article 239AA of the Indian Constitution.
Current Chief Minister: Rekha Gupta.
Q2. Which bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on July 29, 2026, to make the delayed registration process more stringent?
Answer: Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026
💡 Extra Facts:
Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969: The primary legislation regulating the compulsory registration of births and deaths in India.
Under this Act, the office of the Registrar General of India was established to coordinate registration activities.
Lok Sabha: The Lower House of India's bicameral Parliament.
It is currently presided over by Speaker Om Birla.
Q3. Which department issued a strict directive on July 27, 2026, to streamline the use of official vehicles and prevent the misuse of government resources?
Answer: Department of Expenditure
💡 Extra Facts:
Department of Expenditure: It is a nodal department under the Ministry of Finance.
It is responsible for overseeing the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) in India.
It handles the implementation of Central Pay Commission recommendations and Finance Commission reports.
Headquartered in New Delhi.
Q4. Who released five commemorative books on July 28, 2026, marking the completion of four years of President Smt. Droupadi Murmu's tenure at Rashtrapati Bhavan?
Answer: Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
💡 Extra Facts:
5 Books Released:
Rashtrapati Bhavan: Rashtra Ka Bhavan
Seva aur Samvedana
Samaveshi Sahbhagita
Bharatiyata Ka Utsav
Ama Rastrapati Ama Gourav (Published in the Odia language)
Droupadi Murmu: Sworn in as the 15th President of India on July 25, 2022.
She is the first person from a tribal community and the second woman to hold the office.
She previously served as the first female Governor of Jharkhand (2015–2021).
Q5. According to the latest tiger census data released by the Rajasthan Forest Department on July 28, 2026, the tiger population in the state has increased to what number?
Answer: 149 (up from 135 in the previous year, 2025)
💡 Extra Facts:
Project Tiger: Launched on April 1, 1973, from Jim Corbett National Park (Uttarakhand).
It is administered by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA).
Q6. Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma recently flagged off the state's first international export consignment of 5,627 litres of 'Purabi Ice Cream' to which country?
Answer: Bhutan
💡 Extra Facts:
Bhutan: It shares a land border with four Indian states: Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, West Bengal, and Sikkim.
Bhutan is also known as the Land of the Thunder Dragon (Druk Yul).
Q7. President Droupadi Murmu completed how many years in office on July 25, 2026, to mark which she inaugurated several heritage, mobility, and welfare initiatives at Rashtrapati Bhavan on July 28, 2026?
Answer: 4 Years
💡 Extra Facts:
President Droupadi Murmu: Sworn in as the 15th President of India on July 25, 2022.
She is the first person from a tribal community and the second woman to hold the highest constitutional office.
She has previously served as the first woman Governor of Jharkhand.
Q8. The Union Agriculture Ministry has notified the inclusion of which chemical as a fertilizer for 3 years under the existing regulatory framework?
Answer: Anhydrous Ammonia
💡 Extra Facts:
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR): Established in 1929; headquartered in New Delhi. It functions as the apex body for coordinating agricultural research and education in India.
Fertiliser (Control) Order (FCO): Issued under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. It regulates the trade, quality, and distribution of fertilizers across India.
Urea (Carbamide): Its chemical formula is $NH_2CONH_2$. It is the most commonly used nitrogenous fertilizer in India.
Q9. The Government of India has approved the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) proposal to conduct field trials for how many polymer banknotes of ₹10 and ₹20 denominations?
Answer: One billion pieces of each denomination
💡 Extra Facts:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Established on April 1, 1935, under the RBI Act, 1934, based on the recommendations of the Hilton Young Commission. Nationalized on January 1, 1949. Headquartered in Mumbai.
Polymer Banknotes: Australia became the first country to issue polymer banknotes in 1988.
India first proposed polymer trials for ₹10 notes in 2012 across five cities. Polymer notes are recyclable and can be converted into pellets for plastic products.
Q10. According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, India has emerged as which largest supplier of sailors globally with a 12.2% share of the seafaring workforce?
Answer: Second-largest
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BIMCO (Baltic and International Maritime Council): Established in 1905; headquartered in Bagsværd, Denmark. It is the world's largest direct-membership organization for shipowners and charterers.
International Maritime Organization (IMO): Established in 1948 (following the Geneva Convention); headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It is a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for regulating shipping.
Q11. Axis Finance Limited launched a configurable digital platform under what name to automate credit-decisioning for retail and MSME lending?
Answer: Axis Finance Drishti
💡 Extra Facts:
Axis Finance Limited: Established in 1995; headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
It functions as a non-deposit-accepting non-banking finance company (NBFC) regulated by the RBI.
It operates as a subsidiary of Axis Bank.
Q12. Under what name did OmniCard (Eroute Technologies) launch India's first employee-controlled wallet for tax-efficient spending on UPI on July 27, 2026?
Answer: Flexi Benefits Basket
💡 Extra Facts:
OmniCard: Operated by Eroute Technologies Pvt. Ltd.; headquartered in Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The MD, CEO, and Co-Founder is Abhishek Saxena. It is licensed as a Prepaid Payment Instrument (PPI) issuer by the RBI.
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT): A statutory authority functioning under the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963. It operates under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance, and is responsible for administering direct tax laws in India.
Q13. What is the name of India's first passive fund focused on Real Estate Investment Trusts being launched by Edelweiss Mutual Fund, open for subscription from August 5 to August 19, 2026?
Answer: Edelweiss Nifty REITs & Realty Index Fund
💡 Extra Facts:
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India): Established as a statutory body on April 12, 1992.
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Functions: Regulates the securities market and protects investor interests in India.
Q14. NASA has unveiled which mission concept that utilizes Artificial Intelligence (AI) to perform the first-ever direct sampling of Saturn’s ring particles?
Answer: PRAXIS Mission Concept
💡 Extra Facts:
NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration): Established on July 29, 1958; headquartered in Washington, D.C.
It operates the NIAC program to fund early-stage, visionary aerospace technologies.
Q15. Under what name has Canara HSBC Life Insurance recently launched a non-linked, non-participating individual life insurance plan?
Answer: Promise2Secure
💡 Extra Facts:
Canara HSBC Life Insurance: Established in 2007; headquartered in Gurugram, Haryana.
Promoted as a joint venture between Canara Bank (36.5%) and HSBC Insurance (Asia Pacific) Holdings Limited (25.5%).
It operates primarily as a bancassurance-led insurance provider in India.
Q16. State Bank of India (SBI) announced plans on July 24, 2026, to raise what amount through its first issuance of Basel III-compliant perpetual bonds for the year?
Answer: ₹50 billion (₹5,000 Crore)
💡 Extra Facts:
State Bank of India (SBI): The largest public sector bank in India by assets and market share.
Headquarters: Mumbai, Maharashtra.
Established on July 1, 1955, following the nationalization of the Imperial Bank of India. It functions under the State Bank of India Act, 1955.
Q17. From which port did India launch its first-ever direct commercial container freight train to Nepal, transporting 1,225 tonnes of cargo to the Biratnagar customs yard?
Answer: Kolkata Port
💡 Extra Facts:
Jogbani-Biratnagar Rail Project: Originally sanctioned in 2010-11.
Inaugurated in June 2023 by PM Narendra Modi and then-Nepal PM Pushpa Kamal Dahal.
Built using 'Grant Assistance' from the Government of India.
Q18. Which scheme was launched by the Tripura Chief Minister at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala to boost the socio-economic development of minority communities?
Answer: Mukhyamantri Sankhyalaghu Unnayan Prokolpa 2026
💡 Extra Facts:
Tripura: Attained full statehood on January 21, 1972. Agartala serves as its state capital. Governed under the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971.
National Stock Exchange (NSE): Headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Established in 1992 as the first dematerialized electronic exchange in the country. Recognized as the world's largest derivatives exchange by trading volume.
Q19. Who was the renowned German anatomist and creator of the 'Body Worlds' exhibition who passed away at the age of 81 on July 24, 2026, in Heidelberg?
Answer: Gunther von Hagens
💡 Extra Facts:
Gunther von Hagens: Born in Skalmierzyce, Poland, in January 1945. Released to West Germany in 1970 after being held as a political prisoner in East Germany.
Known for his public persona involving a signature fedora hat and leather vest.
Founded the Institute for Plastination for anatomical research and preservation.
Q20. Which became the first tourist attraction in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to enable UPI (Unified Payments Interface) for online ticket bookings?
Answer: Burj Khalifa
💡 Extra Facts:
Burj Khalifa: It is the world's tallest building with a height of 828 meters.
Located in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
It was officially opened on January 4, 2010.
Q21. To commemorate the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Guru Ravidas Maharaj, which nationwide campaign was launched by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on July 30, 2026?
Answer: Samrasta Sankalp Abhiyan
💡 Extra Facts:
Guru Ravidas: A prominent 15th-century saint, poet, and philosopher of the Bhakti Movement.
His birthplace is located at Seer Govardhanpur in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh.
Several of his devotional hymns are included in the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism.
Known for his teachings on a classless and casteless society, often referred to as Begampura.
Q22. Which Police Commissionerate in Madhya Pradesh established a new world record by administering an online anti-drug pledge to 1,75,451 individuals simultaneously?
Answer: Indore Police Commissionerate
💡 Extra Facts:
Madhya Pradesh: State Foundation Day is celebrated on November 1 (Established in 1956).
Known as the 'Tiger State' of India due to its high tiger population in reserves like Kanha and Bandhavgarh.
The current High Court is located in Jabalpur, with permanent benches in Indore and Gwalior.
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