Daily Current Affairs Quiz 28th July 2026 for Banking & Competitive Exams |

Daily Current Affairs: 28 July, 2026

Q1. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), one of India’s premier Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) operating under the Ministry of Home Affairs, commemorated its Raising Day on 27 July 2026. In which year was this elite force originally established under British rule as the Crown Representative Police?

(a) 1935

(b) 1939

(d) 1947

(e) 1949

Answer: b

Solution:

CRPF Raising Day 2026 is observed on 27 July 2026, marking 88 years of the Central Reserve Police Force’s journey.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was established on 27 July 1939.
It was originally constituted as the Crown Representative’s Police during British rule.
After Independence, the force was reorganized and renamed the Central Reserve Police Force under the CRPF Act, 1949 on 28 December 1949.
CRPF is one of India’s premier Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
It functions under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government of India.
CRPF plays a key role in safeguarding India’s unity, integrity, and internal security.
Its primary responsibilities include assisting in maintaining internal security, law and order, and public safety, particularly in challenging situations.
Over the years, CRPF has emerged as a key pillar of India’s internal security architecture.
The motto of CRPF is “Service and Loyalty.”

Q2. Indian weightlifting icon Mirabai Chanu secured India’s first Gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. In which weight category did she achieve this victory along with setting new Commonwealth Games records?

(a) Women’s 49kg

(b) Women’s 53kg

(d) Women’s 45kg

(e) Women’s 48kg

Answer: e

Solution:

Mirabai Chanu won India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland.
She clinched the gold medal in the women’s 48 kg weightlifting event.
The 31-year-old Indian weightlifter dominated the competition with a total lift of 190 kg.
Mirabai Chanu lifted 85 kg in the snatch, setting a new Commonwealth Games record.
She lifted 105 kg in the clean and jerk, also establishing a new Commonwealth Games record.
Her combined total of 190 kg secured the gold medal for India.
With this victory, Mirabai Chanu won her third consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal.
She had previously won gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games and the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Q3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the constitution of a high-powered task force to recommend next-generation structural and digital reforms for public examination systems. Who among the following eminent personalities has been appointed as the Chairperson of this high-level panel?

(a) S. Somanath

(b) V. Kamakoti

(d) Tapan Deka

(e) Amrit Lal Meena

Answer: c

Solution:

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the constitution of a High-Powered Task Force on Examination Reforms on 26 July 2026.
The task force will be headed by renowned technology expert and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani.
The task force has been constituted to recommend next-generation reforms for the National Testing Agency (NTA) and India’s public examination system.
The multidisciplinary task force brings together expertise in technology, education, security, administration, and logistics.

Composition of the High-Powered Task Force

Chairperson: Nandan Nilekani – Infosys co-founder and architect of Aadhaar.
S. Somanath – Former Chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO).
Tapan Deka – Former Director of the Intelligence Bureau (IB).
V. Kamakoti – Director of IIT Madras.
Anita Karwal – Former Education Secretary.
Amrit Lal Meena – Logistics expert and former civil servant

Q4. Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam secured a silver medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, marking India’s first medal in an able-bodied event at the Games. In which weight category did he achieve this feat?

(a) Men’s 55kg

(b) Men’s 60kg

(d) Men’s 62kg

(e) Men’s 73kg

Answer: b

Solution:

India’s Rishikanta Singh Chanambam won the silver medal in the men’s 60 kg weightlifting event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Rishikanta lifted 121 kg in the snatch, setting a new Commonwealth Games record.
Malaysia’s Mohamad Aniq Kasdan later equalled Rishikanta’s 121 kg snatch record.
In the clean and jerk, Rishikanta successfully lifted 143 kg.
He finished with a combined total of 264 kg to secure the silver medal.
Mohamad Aniq Kasdan of Malaysia won the gold medal with a Commonwealth Games record total of 273 kg.
Joshua Amunga Mboya of Kenya claimed the bronze medal with a total lift of 260 kg.
Rishikanta’s silver was India’s second medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
It was also India’s first medal in an able-bodied event at this edition of the Games

Q5. During the 48th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea, Mount Olympus in Greece was officially inscribed on the World Heritage List. Under which specific designation category was Mount Olympus recognized by UNESCO?

(a) Cultural Heritage Site

(b) Natural Heritage Site

(d) Endangered World Heritage Site

(e) Cultural Landscape Site

Answer: c

Solution:

UNESCO added Mount Olympus in Greece and the D-Day Landing Beaches in northern France to the World Heritage List on 26 July 2026.
The decision was taken during the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea.

Mount Olympus

Mount Olympus is the highest mountain in Greece, rising to 2,918 metres.
UNESCO inscribed Mount Olympus as a Mixed Cultural and Natural Heritage Site, recognising both its natural and cultural significance.
The mountain is closely associated with ancient Greek mythology as the legendary home of the Olympian gods.
Mount Olympus is also recognised for its rich biodiversity and its long historical association with Greek civilisation.

D-Day Landing Beaches

The D-Day Landing Beaches in Normandy, France, were also inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The site includes Omaha, Utah, Sword, Gold and Juno beaches, along with Pointe du Hoc.
These sites are associated with the Allied invasion of Normandy on 6 June 1944 during the Second World War.
UNESCO recognised the area as an exceptional cultural landscape shaped by the events of 1944 and subsequent practices of remembrance and commemoration.
The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) has called for stronger monitoring of the D-Day sites due to threats from tourism pressure, climate change, rising sea levels and wind farm development.

Other New Inscriptions

Asuka and Fujiwara, the ancient capitals of Japan, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Boma-Badingilo Migratory Landscape in South Sudan was also inscribed on the World Heritage List.

UNESCO World Heritage Committee

The World Heritage Committee examines nominations for cultural, natural and mixed heritage properties.
It operates under the World Heritage Convention, 1972.
ICOMOS is one of the advisory bodies that evaluates nominations concerning cultural heritage properties.

Q6. The Government of Kerala launched the ‘Digital Square’ education initiative as part of its 100-day action plan for the education sector. Which executive agency under the state government is responsible for implementing this technology-based learning project in government schools?

(a) Kerala State IT Mission (KSITM)

(b) Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE)

(d) Digital University Kerala (DUK)

(e) Kerala State Literacy Mission Authority (KSLMA)

Answer: b

Solution:

Kerala launched the Digital Square education initiative as part of its 100-day action plan for the education sector.
The programme was inaugurated on 26 July 2026 by General Education Minister N. Samsudheen at a statewide orientation workshop in Malappuram, Kerala.
The initiative is being implemented by the Kerala Infrastructure and Technology for Education (KITE).
Digital Square is designed for lower primary and upper primary classes in government schools.
The initiative aims to strengthen technology-based learning in primary schools across Kerala.
The programme uses Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS)-based educational tools for classroom learning.
It also includes an edutainment package developed by KITE CEO K. Anvar Sadath

Q7. State-owned energy major Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) initiated deepwater operations by spudding the MN-DWN18-1-HD appraisal well to evaluate hydrocarbon potential. In which offshore basin is this deepwater drilling campaign being executed?

(a) Krishna-Godavari Offshore Basin

(b) Cauvery Offshore Basin

(d) Cambay Offshore Basin

(e) Mumbai High Offshore Basin

Answer: c

Solution:

State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has spudded its first deepwater appraisal well in the Mahanadi Offshore Basin.
The appraisal well is designated MN-DWN18-1-HD.
It is the first of four planned deepwater wells aimed at systematically evaluating the hydrocarbon potential of the Mahanadi Offshore Basin.
The drilling programme will use advanced deepwater drilling technology to explore and assess new hydrocarbon resources.
The initiative is aimed at unlocking new domestic hydrocarbon resources and strengthening India’s domestic oil and gas production capability.
The programme is expected to enhance understanding of the Mahanadi Offshore Basin, considered one of India’s prospective offshore hydrocarbon basins.

Q8. In July 2026, Prime Minister Andy Burnham elevated the artificial intelligence portfolio to cabinet-level status in the UK Government. Who among the following was appointed as the UK’s first cabinet-ranking Minister for Artificial Intelligence?

(a) Alun Cairns

(b) Darren Jones

(d) Kanishka Narayan

(e) Wes Streeting

Answer: d

Solution:

Kanishka Narayan, an Indian-origin Labour Member of Parliament, has been appointed as the United Kingdom’s first cabinet-level Minister for Artificial Intelligence (AI).
He was appointed to the post in July 2026 by UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
The appointment marks the first time the Artificial Intelligence portfolio has been elevated to Cabinet rank in the United Kingdom.
Kanishka Narayan’s appointment reflects the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence in the UK’s technology and innovation policy.

Q9. The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) launched the ‘DeepDATA’ mobile application in Kochi, Kerala, to create a national digital repository of deep-sea marine biodiversity. Under which national flagship mission was this application developed?

(a) National Quantum Mission

(b) Deep Ocean Mission

(d) Blue Revolution Mission

(e) National Coastal Mission

Answer: b

Solution:

The ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (ICAR-CMFRI) launched DeepDATA, a mobile application for the documentation and study of deep-sea fish species, in July 2026.
The app was launched in Kochi, Kerala and has been developed under the Deep Ocean Mission with funding from the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES).
DeepDATA provides scientifically verified information on deep-sea fish species and enables users to contribute field observations to help build a national digital repository.
The app provides information on deep-sea fish species, including their taxonomy, distinguishing characteristics, distribution, and conservation status.
It serves as a digital learning and documentation platform for students, researchers, fishermen, and others interested in India’s deep-sea biodiversity.

Q10. In July, 2026, Shri Keshav Chandra, an IAS officer of the 1995 batch (AGMUT cadre), assumed charge as the Secretary of which central ministry of the Government of India?

(a) Ministry of Coal

(b) Ministry of Steel

(d) Ministry of Power

(e) Ministry of Earth Sciences

Answer: c

Solution:

Shri Keshav Chandra, a 1995-batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Mines, Government of India, on 27 July 2026.
As Secretary, he will head the administrative functioning of the Ministry of Mines