Daily Current Affairs Quiz 13th July 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 13 July, 2026

Q1. In July 2026, the historic “Home of Cricket” witnessed a landmark moment when an Indian pace bowler became the first woman in cricket history to have her name etched on the iconic Lord’s Honours Board following a spectacular five-wicket haul (5/37) against England. Who is this cricketer? (a) Renuka Singh Thakur

(b) Shikha Pandey

(d) Pooja Vastrakar

(e) Titas Sadhu

Answer: c

Solution:

Kranti Gaud became the first Indian woman to have her name etched on the Lord’s Honours Board.
She achieved the milestone by taking a five-wicket haul (5/37) in the one-off Test match against England at Lord’s Cricket Ground.
Her outstanding spell of 5 wickets for 37 runs helped bowl out England for 170 in the first innings.
India secured a 115-run first-innings lead following her match-winning performance.
By the end of Day 2, India had extended its overall lead to 269 runs, reaching 154/1 in the second innings.
Smriti Mandhana remained unbeaten on 69 at the close of play on Day 2.
The achievement earned Kranti Gaud a place on the prestigious Lord’s Honours Board, which recognizes exceptional individual performances at the iconic venue

Q2. The Wimbledon 2026 Women’s Singles Final witnessed a historic, all-Czech showdown at Centre Court in London. Which 21-year-old tennis prodigy emerged victorious to claim her maiden Grand Slam singles title?

(a) Marketa Vondrousova

(b) Barbora Krejcikova

(d) Linda Noskova

(e) Marie Bouzkova

Answer: d

Solution:

Linda Noskova of the Czech Republic won her maiden Grand Slam title by defeating fellow Czech Karolina Muchova in the Wimbledon Women’s Singles Final 2026 at Centre Court, London.

Q3. S. Janaki won her first National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Senthoora Poove”. This song was part of which landmark 1977 Tamil film, which also marked the directorial debut of the veteran filmmaker Bharathiraja?

(a) Kizhakke Pogum Rail

(b) 16 Vayathinile

(d) Alaigal Oivathillai

(e) Tik Tik Tik

Answer: c

Solution:

S. Janaki, one of India’s most celebrated playback singers, passed away at the age of 88 in Mysuru, Karnataka.
Fondly known as the “Nightingale of the South,” she enjoyed an illustrious singing career spanning more than six decades.
During her remarkable career, she recorded nearly 48,000 songs in Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and several other Indian languages.
She received the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for the song “Senthoora Poove” from the Tamil film “16 Vayathinile” directed by Bharathiraja in 1988.
S. Janaki was honoured with 33 State Film Awards, making her one of the most decorated playback singers in Indian cinema.
Her extraordinary contribution to Indian music earned her widespread recognition as one of the greatest playback singers in the history of Indian cinema.

Q4. In July 2026, the Government of Andhra Pradesh launched the ‘Pillale Sampada’ scheme to address demographic shifts and encourage balanced population growth. What is the designated financial assistance provided under this scheme for the birth of a fourth child?

(a) ₹20,000

(b) ₹30,000

(d) ₹50,000

(e) ₹25,000

Answer: c

Solution:

The Government of Andhra Pradesh launched the ‘Pillale Sampada’ scheme during a World Population Day programme.
The scheme was announced by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.
Under the scheme, a financial assistance of ₹30,000 will be provided for the birth of a third child.
Families will receive ₹40,000 for the birth of a fourth child.
The initiative aims to encourage balanced population growth and address the importance of maintaining demographic stability.

Q5. In July 2026, the international community witnessed the passing of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani at the age of 74. He was widely recognized for transforming his country from a quiet Gulf principality into a global powerhouse in diplomacy, international investment, and media. He was the former Emir of which country?

(a) United Arab Emirates

(b) Kuwait

(d) Bahrain

(e) Qatar

Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani passed away in July 2026 at the age of 74.
Sheikh Hamad served as the Emir of Qatar for 18 years, leading the country through a period of rapid economic growth and international prominence.
During his reign, Qatar emerged as a significant global player in diplomacy, media, energy, and sovereign wealth investment.
In 2013, Sheikh Hamad voluntarily abdicated the throne in favour of his son, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, breaking with the long-standing tradition in the Gulf region of rulers remaining in power until death.
His leadership was instrumental in modernising Qatar and enhancing its influence in regional and global affairs.