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Q.1. What is the estimated cost of the Kavach Version 4.0 project?
कवचवर्शन 4.0 प्रोजेक्टकीअनुमानितलागतक्याहै?
(a) ₹195 crore
(b) ₹245 crore
(c) ₹295 crore
(d) ₹350 crore
(e) ₹450 crore
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c)
Exp. Kavach 4.0 Approved for 660 Route Km in Izzatnagar Division at ₹295 Crore
Kavach Version 4.0 has been approved for 660 route kilometres of the Izzatnagar Division of North Eastern Railway.
The project will be implemented at an estimated cost of ₹295 crore under the umbrella work for providing Kavach with an LTE communication backbone.
Kavach is India’s indigenous Automatic Train Protection system that helps prevent Signal Passed at Danger (SPAD) incidents and train collisions by continuously monitoring train movements and automatically applying brakes when required.
Q.2. Which Vietnamese company has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites?
Exp. Vietnam’s VinSpace Signs Deal with SpaceX to Launch First Satellites in 2027
Vietnam’s VinSpace has signed a contract with SpaceX to launch its first satellites into orbit in 2027.
The satellites will be launched through a SpaceX Transporter rideshare mission, allowing multiple customers to share a single rocket and reduce launch costs.
VinSpace, a subsidiary of Vingroup, was established in November 2025 and will develop and operate the satellites to test its technology and support future commercial applications.
Q.3. Who launched the new initiative for the disbursement of scholarship and fellowship funds to agriculture students through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)?
Exp. Shivraj Singh Chouhan Launches NSP Initiative to Provide Monthly Scholarships to Agriculture Students
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched the scholarship and fellowship fund disbursement for agriculture students through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at ICAR-IARI, Pusa.
A total of ₹21.35 crore was transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to more than 6,000 agriculture students across the country.
Under the new initiative, agriculture students will receive their scholarship amounts every month through DBT, helping eliminate delays and difficulties in the traditional payment system.
Q.4. Which major authority has recently approved the proposal for developing the Desert Zoological Park and Night Safari project at Deesa in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district, which aims to create Asia’s first desert-themed drive-through night safari?
(d) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
(e) National Biodiversity Authority
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b)
Exp. CZA Approves Asia’s First Desert-Themed Drive-Through Night Safari in Gujarat
The Central Zoo Authority (CZA) has approved the Desert Zoological Park and Night Safari at Deesa, Banaskantha, Gujarat, spread over 103 hectares with an estimated cost of ₹542.14 crore.
The project will feature Asia’s first desert-themed drive-through night safari, with a day zoo and five dedicated night safari enclosures.
The park will house around 2,700 animals and birds across nearly 83 species and focus on conservation breeding, wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and environmental education.
Q.5. Who has been selected for the post of Vice-Chancellor at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation (AIPSI) in Mauritius?
Exp. Dr. Bhooma VG Selected as Vice-Chancellor of AIPSI in Mauritius
Dr Bhooma VG (IRPS Retd.) has been selected as the Vice-Chancellor of the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation (AIPSI), Mauritius.
AIPSI, formerly the Civil Service College of Mauritius, was jointly inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam in March 2025 and is being developed as a premier training agency and centre of excellence for the African region.
Q.6. Ladakh has organised its first-ever Black-necked Crane Festival primarily to highlight the importance of conservation and the region’s role in protecting the habitat of this endangered bird. In which Union Territory is the festival being held?
Exp. Ladakh Hosts First-Ever Black-necked Crane Festival to Promote Conservation
Ladakh is hosting its first-ever Black-necked Crane Festival to raise awareness about the conservation of the endangered species and highlight Ladakh’s role in protecting its habitat.
Changthang Cold Wildlife Sanctuary is the only breeding ground of the Black-necked Crane in India, with key breeding wetlands including Tsokar and Hanle, located at elevations of 2,500–5,000 metres.
The Black-necked Crane is the only alpine crane species in the world and was officially declared the State Bird of Ladakh after its formation as a Union Territory; it is also regarded as a sacred bird and a symbol of peace in the region.
Q.7. Which organisation suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) due to governance-related deficiencies?
Exp. Sports Ministry Suspends Recognition of Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI)
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports suspended the recognition of the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) due to governance deficiencies.
The action was taken after the TTFI failed to conduct organisational elections within the prescribed timeframe and gave an unsatisfactory response to the Ministry’s show-cause notice.
The TTFI is the national governing body for table tennis in India and oversees domestic competitions, player selection and affiliation with the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF).
Q.8. Which ministry is organising the special programme ‘Srijan: Voices from the Loom’ to celebrate the contributions and inspiring journeys of women weavers in India’s handloom sector?
भारतकेहथकरघा (handloom) क्षेत्रमेंमहिलाबुनकरोंकेयोगदानऔरउनकीप्रेरणादायकयात्राओंकाजश्नमनानेकेलिएकौनसामंत्रालय ‘सृजन: वॉयसफ्रॉमदलूम’ (Srijan: Voices from the Loom) नामकाविशेषकार्यक्रमआयोजितकररहाहै?
(a) Ministry of Culture
(b) Ministry of Textiles
(c) Ministry of Women and Child Development
(d) Ministry of Rural Development
(e) Ministry of MSME
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b)
Exp. Ministry of Textiles to Organise ‘Srijan: Voices from the Loom’ to Honour Women Weavers
The Ministry of Textiles will organise ‘Srijan: Voices from the Loom’ in New Delhi to celebrate women weavers and recognise their contribution to India’s rich handloom heritage.
More than 100 women weavers from six handloom clusters will participate and share their stories of resilience, creativity and preservation of India’s weaving traditions.
An anthology featuring the inspiring stories, journeys and voices of these women weavers will also be released during the programme.
Q.9. Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently launched the ‘Gramin Gyan Setu’ app, which aims to integrate and connect libraries across which Lok Sabha constituency of Gujarat?
Exp. Amit Shah Launches ‘Gramin Gyan Setu’ App to Connect Rural Libraries in Gujarat
Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the ‘Gramin Gyan Setu’ app through video conferencing to integrate libraries across the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency of Gujarat.
The app was launched on the birth anniversary of Padma Shri S. R. Ranganathan, observed as National Library Day, with the aim of establishing a library in every village, preferably near schools.
Around 63 village libraries have already been established, while 752 libraries are connected through the app; four libraries with nearly 2.8 lakh books have also been linked to rural libraries.
Q.10. Who inaugurated IIHT SUTRA 2026, the first national conclave of the Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology (IIHTs), aimed at strengthening education, research and innovation in the handloom sector?
Exp. Giriraj Singh Inaugurates IIHT SUTRA 2026, First National Conclave of Handloom Technology Institutes
Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh inaugurated IIHT SUTRA 2026, the first national conclave of Indian Institutes of Handloom Technology (IIHTs), in New Delhi to strengthen technical education, research, innovation and industry collaboration.
Organised by the Office of the Development Commissioner (Handlooms), Ministry of Textiles, the conclave was held under the theme “IIHTs: Weaving the Future of the Indian Handloom Sector – Educate. Innovate. Transform.”
The conclave aims to position IIHTs as centres of excellence for technical education, research, entrepreneurship and technological innovation, helping enhance productivity, design, technology and global competitiveness in the handloom sector.
Q.11. Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, who was known for his blunt and outspoken style of leadership, passed away at the age of 97. During which period did he serve as the Premier of China?
चीनकेपूर्वप्रधानमंत्रीझूरोंगजी, जोअपनीबेबाकऔरस्पष्टवादीनेतृत्वशैलीकेलिएजानेजातेथे, का 97 वर्षकीआयुमेंनिधनहोगया।उन्होंनेकिसअवधिकेदौरानचीनकेप्रधानमंत्रीकेरूपमेंकार्यकिया?
(a) 1989–1995
(b) 1993–1998
(c) 1998–2003
(d) 2000–2005
(e) 2003–2008
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c)
Exp. Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji Dies at 97
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji died at the age of 97. Known for his blunt and outspoken style, he served as Vice Premier from 1991 to 1998 and Premier from 1998 to early 2003.
Zhu played a major role in China’s economic reforms, including restructuring state-owned enterprises, controlling inflation, centralising tax powers, and introducing housing ownership reforms.
He was instrumental in guiding China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2002, following lengthy negotiations, which became a major milestone in China’s integration into the global economy.
Q.12. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI), what was India’s retail inflation rate in July 2026?
सांख्यिकीऔरकार्यक्रमकार्यान्वयनमंत्रालय (MoSPI) द्वाराजारीनवीनतमउपभोक्तामूल्यसूचकांक (CPI) आंकड़ोंकेअनुसार, जुलाई 2026 मेंभारतकीखुदरामुद्रास्फीतिदरक्याथी?
(a) 3.95%
(b) 4.15%
(c) 4.38%
(d) 4.45%
(e) 4.84%
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(d)
Exp. India’s Retail Inflation Rises to 4.45% in July 2026
India’s retail inflation (CPI) increased to 4.45% in July 2026, up from 4.38% in June 2026, according to data released by MoSPI.
Based on the new 2024=100 CPI base, July inflation stood at 4.84% in rural areas and 3.96% in urban areas.
Compared with June, rural inflation rose from 4.74% to 4.84%, while urban inflation increased slightly from 3.93% to 3.96%.
Previous Months CPI-based Retail inflation
January 2026 – 2.75% (Update : Base Year 2024 Start)
February 2026 – 3.21%
March 2026 – 3.4%
April 2026 – 3.48%
May 2026 -3.93%
June 2026 – 4.40%
Q.13. International Left-Handers Day is observed annually on which date to celebrate left-handed people and raise awareness about their experiences and challenges?
International Left-Handers Day is observed annually on 13 August to celebrate left-handed people and recognise their unique experiences and abilities.
The day was first observed in 1976, initiated by Dean R. Campbell, founder of the organisation Left-Handers International, Inc.
It aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by left-handers in a predominantly right-handed world and promote inclusivity and understanding.
Q.14. World Organ Donation Day is observed annually to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and encourage people to contribute to life-saving transplantation programmes. On which date is it observed?
World Organ Donation Day is observed annually on 13 August to raise awareness about the importance of organ donation and transplantation.
The day encourages people to pledge their organs and highlights how organ donation can save and transform the lives of patients suffering from organ failure.
It also aims to dispel myths and misconceptions about organ donation and promote awareness about the need for more voluntary donors.
