Daily Current Affairs: 31 July 2026
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Daily Current Affairs Question-Answer (Q&A) 31 July 2026 (Special for Competitive Exams)
Question 1: Which initiative was launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to strengthen digital infrastructure across India's Gram Panchayats?
Answer: The Ministry of Panchayati Raj launched the 'DAANVEER' initiative on July 29, 2026, to strengthen digital infrastructure across India's Gram Panchayats through voluntary citizen contributions.
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Ministry of Panchayati Raj: Established in May 2004 to oversee the implementation of the 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act. Headquartered in New Delhi. It manages digital platforms including e-GramSwaraj, AuditOnline, and Gram Manchitra.
National Informatics Centre (NIC): Established in 1976 under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). It provides technology-driven solutions for Digital India initiatives and is headquartered in New Delhi.
Question 2: Which award was conferred by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia on July 29, 2026, for outstanding contributions to telecom technology?
Answer: Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia conferred the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya Telecom Excellence Awards-2025 on July 29, 2026, for outstanding contributions to telecom technology.
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Department of Telecommunications (DoT): Responsible for policy, licensing, and coordination of matters relating to telegraphs and wireless communications. Functions under the Ministry of Communications and is headquartered in New Delhi.
Question 3: What theme was unveiled for the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026?
Answer: Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia unveiled "Scale without boundaries" as the official theme for the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026.
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India Mobile Congress (IMC): Recognised as Asia’s largest digital technology and telecommunications forum. It serves as a primary platform for global policymakers, industry leaders, and researchers, established to showcase India’s telecom advancements and digital transformation.
Question 4: How many road projects were sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to provide all-weather connectivity along the China border?
Answer: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) sanctioned 111 road projects worth ₹2,481.93 crore under the Vibrant Villages Programme to provide all-weather connectivity to 134 villages along the China border.
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Vibrant Villages Programme: A flagship Central Government scheme designed for the comprehensive development of border villages along India's northern land borders (primarily bordering China).
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): Responsible for internal security, police affairs, and border management in India. The current Union Home Minister is Amit Shah.
Question 5: Which bill was passed by the Assam Assembly on July 29, 2026, to regulate land ownership around ancient heritage sites?
Answer: The Assam Assembly passed the Assam Land and Revenue Regulation (Amendment) Bill, 2026 on July 29, 2026, to regulate land ownership and transfers around ancient heritage sites (within a 5 km radius of structures 250 years or older).
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Assam: State capital is Dispur. The current Chief Minister is Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Question 6: Which historic site in Patan, Nepal was jointly inaugurated by India and Nepal following its restoration after the 2015 earthquake?
Answer: India and Nepal jointly inaugurated the restored Shree and Agam of Prathamshree Mahavihar (Gusthal Mahavihar) located at Guita Tole, Patan (Lalitpur), Nepal.
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INTACH: The Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage was founded in 1984 to promote heritage awareness and conservation. Headquartered in New Delhi, it is registered as a non-profit society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.
Lalitpur: Historically known as Patan and Yala. Famous for the Patan Durbar Square, a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal.
Question 7: Which state became the first in India to execute an exploration licence for a Rare Earth Elements (REE) block under the Centre’s new critical minerals policy?
Answer: Rajasthan became the first state in India to execute an exploration licence for a Rare Earth Elements (REE) block on July 30, 2026.
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Rare Earth Elements (REE): A group of 17 chemical elements in the periodic table (15 lanthanides plus scandium and yttrium). India aims to reduce import dependence for these strategic materials through domestic exploration.
Question 8: What target has India set for connecting citizens to 5G services by 2030?
Answer: Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced India’s target to connect 100 crore (1 billion) people to 5G services by 2030 during the theme launch for India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026.
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Ministry of Communications: Headquartered in New Delhi. The current Union Minister is Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. It oversees both the Department of Posts and the Department of Telecommunications (DoT).
Question 9: Which agency issued a new safety framework mandating a 1-in-10,000 casualty risk limit for the planned re-entry of space objects?
Answer: The Indian National Space Promotion and Authorisation Centre (IN-SPACe) issued the new safety framework for the planned re-entry of space objects into Earth's atmosphere.
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IN-SPACe: Functions as an autonomous single-window nodal agency under the Department of Space. Established in June 2020 to facilitate and regulate private sector participation in space activities. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Question 10: Which bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha to make deliberate insults to the National Song, Vande Mataram, a criminal offence?
Answer: The Rajya Sabha passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026, making deliberate insults to the National Song, Vande Mataram, a punishable criminal offence.
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Vande Mataram: Written and composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee in the 1870s, featured in his novel Anandamath. Adopted as the National Song of India on January 24, 1950. First sung in a political context by Rabindranath Tagore at the 1896 Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress.
Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971: A central legislation enacted to prevent desecration of the National Flag, the Constitution, and the National Anthem. Section 3 specifically deals with preventing the singing of the National Anthem or causing disturbances to such assemblies.
National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana): Composed by Rabindranath Tagore and adopted as the National Anthem on January 24, 1950. First sung on December 27, 1911, at the Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress.
Question 11: Which state's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a directive banning the sale and advertisement of junk food in and around school premises?
Answer: The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a directive on July 28, 2026, banning the sale, distribution, and advertisement of junk food (HFSS foods) within and around school premises (50-meter radius).
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006: Consolidated various food laws to establish the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). It provides the legal framework for the regulation of High Fat, Sugar, and Salt (HFSS) foods in educational institutions.
Question 12: Who has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Mexico?
Answer: Senior diplomat Ngulkham Jathom Gangte was officially appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Mexico.
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Mexico: Capital: Mexico City. Currency: Mexican Peso. It is an active member of both the G20 and the OECD.
Question 13: Which former Indian cricket captain announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on July 30, 2026?
Answer: Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all formats of international cricket on July 30, 2026.
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Career Statistics: Represented India in 85 Tests, 90 ODIs, and 20 T20Is. Scored 5,077 Test runs at an average of 38.46, including 12 centuries and 26 fifties. Accumulated 2,962 runs in ODIs with 3 centuries and 24 half-centuries.
India Cap Number: Identified officially as India Test cap number 278.
Question 14: Which Indian para-athletes secured a historic one-two finish in the men’s 100-metre T47 final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games?
Answer: Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit (Gold) and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath (Silver) secured a historic one-two finish in the men’s 100-metre T47 final at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
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Commonwealth Games (CWG): The inaugural edition was held in 1930 in Hamilton, Canada. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Known as the British Empire Games from 1930 to 1950.
Question 15: How much loan was approved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support India’s rooftop solar scheme, Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?
Answer: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved an $850 million loan to support the expansion of India’s rooftop solar initiative, the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Asian Development Bank (ADB): Established on December 19, 1966. Headquartered in Mandaluyong, Philippines. Comprises 68 member countries (49 from the Asia-Pacific region).
Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana: Launched by the Government of India in February 2024. Objective: Provide up to 300 units of free electricity monthly to households via solar power. Implemented through Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) and a dedicated National Portal.
Question 16: Which State/UT recorded the highest number of e-Zero FIRs for cyber financial fraud cases among implementing States and UTs?
Answer: The Ministry of Home Affairs informed Parliament that Delhi recorded the highest number of e-Zero FIRs for cyber financial fraud cases among 18 implementing States and UTs.
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023: Replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), 1973. It officially allows the registration of First Information Reports (FIRs) through electronic communication.
Question 17: Who has been appointed as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)?
Answer: The Union government appointed Satya Pal Kumar, a 2005-batch IRS officer, as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) during a major bureaucratic reshuffle.
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND): Functions under the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance. It serves as the central national agency responsible for receiving, processing, analyzing, and disseminating information relating to suspect financial transactions.
NITI Aayog: Established on January 1, 2015, replacing the Planning Commission. Serves as the premier policy 'Think Tank' of the Government of India, with the Prime Minister acting as ex-officio Chairperson.
LBSNAA: Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration, located in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. Premier training institution for civil services in India, established in 1959.
Question 18: Where will India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) be established?
Answer: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on July 30, 2026, to establish India’s first Telecom Manufacturing Zone (TMZ) in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Extra Facts (Static GK):
Ministry of Communications: Currently headed by Union Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia. Oversees the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and the Department of Posts.
Madhya Pradesh: Current Chief Minister is Dr. Mohan Yadav. Gwalior is the selected site for the inaugural phase of the national telecom manufacturing initiative.
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