Current Affairs 29 July 2026 MCQ Online Practice Test - Exam Scorer

Current Affairs (29 July 2026) MCQ Online Test

Q1. How many new heritage sites were recently added by UNESCO to the 'List of World Heritage in Danger'?

Correct Answer: Option B (6)

Detailed Explanation: UNESCO added 6 sites facing major threats like armed conflict and climate change to the 'List of World Heritage in Danger'. Three of these sites were inscribed on an emergency basis.

Q2. Where was the meeting of UNESCO's World Heritage Committee held when the emergency inscriptions were decided?

Correct Answer: Option B (Busan, Republic of Korea)

Detailed Explanation: UNESCO's World Heritage Committee held its meeting in Busan, Republic of Korea, to decide on inscribing new sites to the endangered list.

Q3. Which of the following sites was inscribed on the endangered list under UNESCO's emergency procedure?

Correct Answer: Option D (All of the above)

Detailed Explanation: All three sites—Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape (South Sudan), Mount Amel Castles (Lebanon), and Sebastia (Palestine)—were added to the World Heritage List in Danger on an emergency basis.

Q4. Who was re-appointed/serving as the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights?

Correct Answer: Option A (Volker Türk)

Detailed Explanation: Volker Türk was appointed as the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The UN Human Rights High Commissioner's office post was created on 20 December 1993.

Q5. Fast bowler Justin Greaves became the first bowler in Test cricket history to bowl five consecutive 'wicket-maiden' overs. Which team does he play for?

Correct Answer: Option C (West Indies)

Detailed Explanation: West Indies fast bowler Justin Greaves created history against Pakistan in a Test match by bowling 5 consecutive wicket-maiden overs.

Q6. Who launched the 'Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme' and 'Samarth Portal'?

Correct Answer: Option A (Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh)

Detailed Explanation: Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh (Lalan Singh) launched the 'Atmanirbhar Panchayat Programme' and 'Samarth Portal' at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi.

Q7. Where will the Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference 2026 be organized?

Correct Answer: Option A (Jaipur, Rajasthan)

Detailed Explanation: The Commonwealth Peace Mediation Conference 2026 is scheduled from 31 July to 02 August 2026 in Jaipur, Rajasthan. The theme is "Peace Mediation and the Rule of Law".

Q8. Which state government launched the 'Mukhyamantri Machhuara Samman Nidhi Yojana' (Fishermen Honor Fund Scheme)?

Correct Answer: Option D (Himachal Pradesh)

Detailed Explanation: Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the scheme to provide a lump sum financial assistance of ₹3,500 to fishermen during the fishing ban period.

Q9. Air India launched the 'Easy Connect' service connecting Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in Amritsar to how many global destinations?

Correct Answer: Option C (27)

Detailed Explanation: Air India rolled out its 'Easy Connect' service from Amritsar to 27 international destinations to make seamless travel for passengers.

Q10. On which date is 'World Nature Conservation Day' observed globally every year?

Correct Answer: Option B (28 July)

Detailed Explanation: 'World Nature Conservation Day' is celebrated every year on 28 July to raise awareness about natural resources and conservation.

Q11. Which Indian state launched the 'Shipbuilding and Repair Policy 2026' to become a leading maritime and manufacturing hub?

Correct Answer: Option A (Gujarat)

Detailed Explanation: Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel launched the 'Shipbuilding and Repair Policy 2026' aiming to build mega shipbuilding parks and skill over 5 lakh individuals.

Q12. Who will be honored with the prestigious 'Artist of Distinction' award at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2026?

Correct Answer: Option B (Pankaj Tripathi)

Detailed Explanation: Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi will be honored with the 'Artist of Distinction' award at IFFM 2026 in Australia for his contribution to Indian cinema.

Q13. National Stock Exchange (NSE) launched India's first domestic benchmark-based 'Natural Gas Futures' contract under which trading symbol?

Correct Answer: Option A (NATGASIND)

Detailed Explanation: Following SEBI approval, NSE launched Indian Natural Gas Futures with symbol NATGASIND linked to Indian Gas Exchange (IGX) Dahej hub pricing.

Q14. What is the standard trading unit lot size of NSE's Natural Gas Futures contract?

Correct Answer: Option B (250 mmBtu)

Detailed Explanation: The trading unit for NSE Indian Natural Gas Futures contract is set at 250 mmBtu (Metric Million British Thermal Unit).

Q15. In which year was UNESCO established and where is its headquarters situated?

Correct Answer: Option A (1945, Paris (France))

Detailed Explanation: UNESCO was established in 1945 and its permanent headquarters is in Paris, France.

Q16. Where was India's first "SkyCast system" recently launched?

Correct Answer: Option A (Delhi)

Detailed Explanation: India's first SkyCast air quality and atmospheric forecasting system started operations in Delhi.

Q17. Which team emerged as the runners-up of IPL 2026?

Correct Answer: Option A (Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB))

Detailed Explanation: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) finished as the runners-up in IPL 2026.

Q18. Who was elected as the Chief Minister of Karnataka?

Correct Answer: Option A (D.K. Shivakumar)

Detailed Explanation: D.K. Shivakumar was chosen for the Chief Minister post of Karnataka State.

Q19. Which institution announced the issuance of India's first 'Blue Bond'?

Correct Answer: Option A (Finance Corporation / PFC)

Detailed Explanation: Power Finance Corporation announced the issuance of India's inaugural Blue Bond to fund sustainable water and ocean initiatives.

Q20. What was India's position in the medal tally at the Hong Kong Asian U-20 Athletics Championship?

Correct Answer: Option A (2nd Position)

Detailed Explanation: India secured 2nd place overall in the medal table at the Asian U-20 Athletics Championship held in Hong Kong.

Q21. India's star badminton duo Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won which Open tournament title recently?

Correct Answer: Option A (Singapore Open)

Detailed Explanation: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty clinched the men's doubles title at the Singapore Open.

Q22. Which port secured the top spot in the 'Dry Bulk' category under the Logistics Port Performance Index 2024-25?

Correct Answer: Option A (Paradip Port)

Detailed Explanation: Paradip Port ranked 1st in the Dry Bulk cargo efficiency index under the Logistics Port Performance Index.

Q23. What is India's global rank in AI Performance according to recent economic indicators?

Correct Answer: Option A (5th)

Detailed Explanation: India achieved 5th position globally in AI ecosystem development and performance metrics.

Q24. Who became the youngest Indian female player to win the Senior Singles title at World Table Tennis (WTT) Kosovo?

Correct Answer: Option A (Divyanshi)

Detailed Explanation: Young table tennis prodigy Divyanshi became the youngest Indian female paddler to claim senior WTT singles title in Kosovo.

Q25. Where was the BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group meeting hosted?

Correct Answer: Option A (Sochi, Russia)

Detailed Explanation: The BRICS Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group session commenced in Sochi.

Q26. Which country's Cricket Association membership was suspended by the ICC due to governance violations?

Correct Answer: Option A (Canada)

Detailed Explanation: The International Cricket Council (ICC) suspended Cricket Canada's membership over constitutional and administrative breaches.

Q27. Where was Hindustan Unilever Limited's (HUL) first fragrance R&D facility in India inaugurated?

Correct Answer: Option A (Mumbai)

Detailed Explanation: HUL launched its state-of-the-art specialized fragrance Research & Development center in Mumbai.

Q28. What type of missile is the 'RudraM-II', which was in news recently?

Correct Answer: Option A (Air-to-Surface Missile)

Detailed Explanation: RudraM-II is an indigenously developed air-to-surface anti-radiation missile designed for air defence suppression.

Q29. Who was appointed as the new Chairman of CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)?

Correct Answer: Option A (Lokhande Prashant)

Detailed Explanation: Senior bureaucrat Lokhande Prashant was designated as the Chairman of CBSE.

Q30. Where was the "Senehjori" Mission for promoting Muga Silk launched by Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia?

Correct Answer: Option A (Assam)

Detailed Explanation: The 'Senehjori' initiative was launched in Assam to boost Muga silk weavers and silk production.

Q31. Where was a new lizard species named 'Mesalina bishnoi' discovered in India?

Correct Answer: Option A (Rajasthan)

Detailed Explanation: Researchers discovered a new desert lizard species named 'Mesalina bishnoi' in the Thar region of Rajasthan.

Q32. Microsoft launched an AI-designed quantum chip named:

Correct Answer: Option A (Majorana 1)

Detailed Explanation: Microsoft unveiled its breakthrough AI-engineered topological quantum processor 'Majorana 1'.

Q33. Which nation was appointed to preside over the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)?

Correct Answer: Option A (Bangladesh)

Detailed Explanation: Bangladesh was appointed to hold the Presidency for the 81st Session of the UN General Assembly.

Q34. What is the official base year for the newly revised All-India Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?

Correct Answer: Option A (2022-23)

Detailed Explanation: The base year for calculating All-India Industrial Production Index (IIP) was revised to 2022-23.

Q35. Mette Frederiksen was re-appointed as Prime Minister for a third consecutive term in which country?

Correct Answer: Option A (Denmark)

Detailed Explanation: Mette Frederiksen secured a third term as Prime Minister of Denmark.

Q36. Subhash C. Kashyap passed away at the age of 97; he was a renowned expert in which field?

Correct Answer: Option A (Constitution / Former Secretary-General of Lok Sabha)

Detailed Explanation: Dr. Subhash C. Kashyap was an eminent constitutional scholar and former Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha.

Q37. Which wetland was designated as India's 100th Ramsar Site?

Correct Answer: Option A (Surha Taal (Ballia, UP) / Shankha Lake)

Detailed Explanation: Surha Taal located in Ballia district of UP was declared as India's landmark 100th Ramsar Wetland site.

Q38. Who became the first female recipient of the prestigious 'Princess of Asturias Award'?

Correct Answer: Option A (Carolina Marin)

Detailed Explanation: Olympic Badminton Gold medallist Carolina Marin won Spain's highest Princess of Asturias Award.

Q39. Vice-President C. Radhakrishnan released the book titled "When It Matters"; who is the author/subject associated with it?

Correct Answer: Option A (K. Annamalai)

Detailed Explanation: Vice-President C. Radhakrishnan formally unveiled K. Annamalai's political commentary book "When It Matters".

Q40. Who emerged as the World No. 1 Women's Boxer in the 57kg weight category?

Correct Answer: Option A (Jaismine Lamboria)

Detailed Explanation: Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria attained World No. 1 spot in IBA 57kg Women's division rankings.

Q41. Who won the Norway Chess 2026 title?

Correct Answer: Option A (R. Praggnanandhaa)

Detailed Explanation: Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa produced a brilliant performance to win Norway Chess.

Q42. Who became the second female advocate in Indian history to be directly elevated from the Bar to Supreme Court Judge?

Correct Answer: Option A (Ankita Mohan)

Detailed Explanation: Advocate Ankita Mohan became the second woman lawyer directly appointed as a Supreme Court judge after Justice Indu Malhotra.

Q43. Which country won the Hockey Men's U-18 Asia Cup 2026 championship?

Correct Answer: Option A (India)

Detailed Explanation: Indian U-18 Men's Hockey team defeated rivals in the finals to lift the U-18 Asia Cup trophy.

Q44. Where did Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurate the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) India Region Zone II Conference?

Correct Answer: Option A (Chandigarh)

Detailed Explanation: Speaker Om Birla formally opened the CPA Zone II regional parliamentary conference in Chandigarh.

Q45. Who won the Men's Singles title at French Open 2026?

Correct Answer: Option A (Carlos Alcaraz)

Detailed Explanation: Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz claimed the French Open Men's Singles crown at Roland Garros.

Q46. Which team won the SAFF Women's Championship 2026 title?

Correct Answer: Option A (India)

Detailed Explanation: Indian Women's Football team won the SAFF Women's Championship 2026.

Q47. Which state launched India's first judiciary-integrated Wildlife Crime Management System named 'HAWK'?

Correct Answer: Option A (Kerala)

Detailed Explanation: Kerala launched 'HAWK', a cloud-based software system integrating wildlife crime monitoring with the state judicial network.

Q48. Which tech giant launched the 'RTX Spark' processor chip?

Correct Answer: Option A (NVIDIA)

Detailed Explanation: NVIDIA released its high-performance RTX Spark processing architecture.

Q49. Where was the BRICS Agriculture Ministers' Conference held?

Correct Answer: Option A (Indore, Madhya Pradesh)

Detailed Explanation: Indore hosted the BRICS Agriculture Summit to discuss food security and sustainable farming.

Q50. Chumur village became India's first Model Border Village under the Vibrant Villages Programme. Where is Chumur located?

Correct Answer: Option A (Ladakh)

Detailed Explanation: Chumur village situated near LAC in Union Territory of Ladakh was developed into India's 1st Model Border Village.

Q51. NASA's 'PRAXIS Mission' aims to study which celestial phenomenon?

Correct Answer: Option A (Study planetary rings of Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune)

Detailed Explanation: NASA's PRAXIS mission was designed to explore ring structures around giant outer gas planets.

Q52. Hong Wang became the third woman in history to win the Fields Medal ('Nobel of Mathematics') 2026. Which country is she from?

Correct Answer: Option A (China)

Detailed Explanation: Chinese mathematician Hong Wang won the prestigious 2026 Fields Medal in Mathematics.

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