Daily Current Affairs Quiz 30 July 2026: 15 Important GK MCQs for UPSC, SSC, Banking & Railways Exams

Question 1

Under the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, whose order would be required when registration is delayed by more than two years?

Accepted Answer

First-Class Judicial Magistrate - The Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes that a registration delayed by more than two years will require an order from a First-Class Judicial Magistrate . • The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on 29 July 2026 • It seeks to amend Section 13(3) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act, 1969 • Delays of one to two years would continue to require approval from specified executive magistrates Static GK link: The Registrar General of India , functioning under the Ministry of Home Affairs, coordinates civil-registration activities and also oversees the national Census process.

Question 2

Under the government's 'One Officer One Car' directive, what is the monthly limit for permitted personal use of an official staff car?

Accepted Answer

500 km - The Department of Expenditure fixed the permitted personal use of an official staff car at 500 km per month . An entitled officer must pay a fixed charge of Rs 3,000 per month for this facility. • The directive was issued on 27 July 2026 • An officer cannot receive another vehicle merely for holding an additional charge • The rule applies across ministries, departments, autonomous bodies and Public Sector Undertakings Static GK link: The Department of Expenditure functions under the Ministry of Finance and deals with public expenditure management, financial rules, pay matters and expenditure-control policies of the Union government.

Question 3

Which digital platform approved by the Kerala Cabinet will create a consolidated register of government-owned assets across 591 institutions?

Accepted Answer

SAMPATH - SAMPATH , or the Special Asset Management Platform for Administration Tracking and Harmonisation , will create a digital register of government-owned assets across 591 institutions in Kerala. • The Kerala Cabinet approved it on 29 July 2026 • Covered assets include land, buildings, roads, bridges, dams, vehicles and machinery • The accompanying Plan Space 2.0 platform will use GIS mapping and geotagging for nearly 1,900 projects Static GK link: GIS stands for Geographic Information System. It combines location data with descriptive information and is widely used in urban planning, disaster management, infrastructure monitoring and natural-resource administration.

Question 4

According to the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026, what position did India attain among the world's suppliers of seafarers?

Accepted Answer

Second - India became the world's second-largest supplier of seafarers in the BIMCO-ICS Seafarer Workforce Report 2026 . It ranked behind the Philippines and ahead of China, Russia and Indonesia. • Indian maritime professionals → 311,936 • Share of the global workforce → 12.16% • Officers supplied → 140,718 • Ratings supplied → 171,218 Static GK link: BIMCO is a major international shipping association, while the International Chamber of Shipping represents national shipowners' associations and the global merchant-shipping industry.

Question 5

The Open Secure AI Alliance launched in July 2026 primarily aims to promote which approach to artificial-intelligence development?

Accepted Answer

Secure-by-design AI development - The Open Secure AI Alliance (OSAA) was launched to promote secure-by-design AI development and improve the transparency and resilience of artificial-intelligence systems. • Founding participants include NVIDIA, Microsoft and IBM • The alliance has more than 35 inaugural members • Members will exchange information on vulnerabilities, threats and defensive practices • The initiative will encourage common security standards across the AI ecosystem Static GK link: Cybersecurity by design means incorporating security controls during the planning and development stages rather than adding them only after a product or system has been deployed.

Question 6

The RBI's approved polymer-banknote field trials will cover one billion pieces each of which two denominations?

Accepted Answer

Rs 10 and Rs 20 - The Reserve Bank of India's polymer-banknote trials will cover one billion pieces each of the Rs 10 and Rs 20 denominations . The Government of India approved the proposal on 28 July 2026 . • Polymer notes use a non-fibrous and non-porous substrate • They are more resistant to moisture, dirt and tearing • Their expected life may be two to six times that of conventional notes • The trials will examine durability, security, public acceptance and operational feasibility Static GK link: The Reserve Bank of India commenced operations on 1 April 1935 under the RBI Act, 1934 , and was nationalised in 1949 .

Question 7

Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited, which will manage the polymer-note trials, is wholly owned by which institution?

Accepted Answer

Reserve Bank of India - Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India . It will manage the proposed field trials of polymer banknotes. • Trial denominations → Rs 10 and Rs 20 • Trial quantity → one billion pieces of each denomination • Polymer substrates permit transparent windows and advanced anti-counterfeiting features Static GK link: BRBNMPL was established in 1995 to increase India's banknote-production capacity. Its presses are located at Mysuru in Karnataka and Salboni in West Bengal . Currency notes are issued by the RBI, except the one-rupee note, which is issued by the Government of India.

Question 8

How much financing did the Asian Development Bank approve for India's rooftop-solar programme under PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana?

Accepted Answer

USD 850 million - The Asian Development Bank approved USD 850 million for rooftop-solar deployment under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana . • The assistance forms part of Subprogram 2 of an affordable and inclusive rooftop-solar development programme • The programme targets cumulative capacity of 30 GW by FY 2026-27 • It is expected to reduce approximately 28.8 million tonnes of carbon-dioxide-equivalent emissions • The loan will support policy, financing, institutional and digital reforms Static GK link: The Asian Development Bank was established in 1966 and is headquartered in Manila, Philippines . India is one of its founding members.

Question 9

Under the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, how much monthly financial assistance will an eligible woman receive?

Accepted Answer

Rs 2,500 - The Delhi Lakshmi Yojana provides monthly financial assistance of Rs 2,500 to an eligible woman. The Delhi Cabinet approved the scheme on 28 July 2026 . • Eligible age group → 21 to 60 years • Household-income ceiling → below Rs 2.5 lakh annually • Minimum Delhi residence → 10 years • Immediate-use component → Rs 1,000 • Recurring-deposit component → Rs 1,500 with a three-year lock-in Static GK link: A recurring deposit is a term-deposit product in which a fixed sum is deposited at regular intervals, helping account holders build savings systematically over a specified period.

Question 10

According to Rajasthan Forest Department data released in July 2026, what was the state's total tiger population?

Accepted Answer

149 - Rajasthan's tiger population increased to 149 in 2026, compared with 135 in 2025, according to data released by the Rajasthan Forest Department on 28 July 2026 . • Adult tigers → 96 • Ranthambore Tiger Reserve → 72 tigers • Sariska Tiger Reserve → 56 tigers • Reported cub births → 53 Static GK link: Project Tiger was launched on 1 April 1973 . Tiger reserves are administered under the framework of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 , with the National Tiger Conservation Authority providing statutory oversight.

Question 11

Anhydrous ammonia, newly permitted for agricultural trials in India, contains at least what percentage of nitrogen by weight?

Accepted Answer

82% - Anhydrous ammonia contains at least 82% nitrogen by weight , substantially more than standard urea, which contains approximately 46% nitrogen . • It has been permitted as a fertilizer for a trial period of three years • The authorisation was issued under Clause 20A of the Fertiliser Control Order, 1985 • Trials were conducted at 13 ICAR institutions • Specialised storage and soil-injection equipment are necessary because ammonia is hazardous in gaseous form Static GK link: The Fertiliser Control Order, 1985 is issued under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 , and regulates fertilizer specifications, manufacture, distribution and quality control.

Question 12

Which two applications were launched by the Ministry of Earth Sciences during its 20th Foundation Day celebrations?

Accepted Answer

IMD NOVA and WINGS - The Ministry of Earth Sciences launched the IMD NOVA and WINGS applications during its 20th Foundation Day celebrations. • The applications were developed under the India Meteorological Department • They will improve access to forecasts, weather observations and warning information • IMD NOVA is intended to provide advanced weather-forecasting services • WINGS will broaden digital access to meteorological information • The services will support citizens, researchers and disaster-management agencies Static GK link: The India Meteorological Department was established in 1875 . It functions under the Ministry of Earth Sciences and serves as India's national meteorological agency.

Question 13

The seventh draft notification for the Western Ghats Ecologically Sensitive Area proposes protection for approximately how much area?

Accepted Answer

56,825 sq km - The seventh draft notification proposes an Ecologically Sensitive Area of approximately 56,825 square kilometres across the Western Ghats . It was issued on 29 July 2026 . • Covered states → Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu • Karnataka has the largest proposed share at 20,668 sq km • States and stakeholders have been given 60 days to submit comments • Agriculture and existing plantation activities will not be affected by the draft provisions Static GK link: The Western Ghats are a UNESCO World Heritage region and one of the world's major biodiversity hotspots. The ESA debate is associated with the recommendations of the Madhav Gadgil and K. Kasturirangan committees.

Question 14

What is the name of the newly identified fungal species linked to the Kolhapur region?

Accepted Answer

Microporellus kolhapurensis - Researchers identified a new fungal species named Microporellus kolhapurensis . Its name is associated with the Kolhapur region , and the finding adds a previously undocumented organism to India's biodiversity records. • The species was identified through taxonomic and morphological examination • The discovery broadens knowledge of India's fungal diversity • Fungi contribute to decomposition, nutrient recycling and ecosystem functioning • Documentation of new species can support conservation and biological research Static GK link: Taxonomy is the science of identifying, describing, naming and classifying organisms. In binomial nomenclature, the genus name begins with a capital letter, while the species name begins with a lowercase letter.

Question 15

RAAHI, launched at Rashtrapati Bhavan during President Droupadi Murmu's fourth year in office, is which type of public service?

Accepted Answer

A fare-free electric-bus service - RAAHI is a fare-free electric-bus service launched at Rashtrapati Bhavan and operated by women drivers and conductors. It formed part of the initiatives marking President Droupadi Murmu's completion of four years in office on 25 July 2026 . • RAAHI expands green mobility and visitor connectivity within the President's Estate • A multilingual e-Audio Guide and sign-language module were also introduced • The third e-Upahaar auction will feature 300 Presidential gifts • President Murmu was sworn in on 25 July 2022 Static GK link: The President of India is elected indirectly under Articles 54 and 55 of the Constitution for a term of five years .

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