Current Affairs Quiz 30th July 2026 Quiz

Exp. Government Approves RBI Proposal for Field Trials of ₹10 and ₹20 Polymer Banknotes

The Government of India approved the RBI’s proposal to conduct field trials of 1 billion polymer banknotes each in the ₹10 and ₹20 denominations.

The proposal was approved under Section 25 of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934, following a recommendation from the RBI Central Board.

Polymer banknotes are printed on a plastic-based substrate, making them more durable, moisture-resistant, dirt-resistant, and longer-lasting than conventional paper notes.

After successful field trials, the polymer ₹10 and ₹20 notes will be issued for regular circulation, joining India’s Mahatma Gandhi Series banknotes used widely in everyday transactions.

Australia is the first country in the world to introduce and use plastic notes. It released a special 10-dollar plastic note in 1988.

Exp. India’s Industrial Output Surges 7.3% in June, Highest Growth in 23 Months

India’s Index of Industrial Production (IIP) grew by 7.3% in June 2026, marking the highest industrial growth in 23 months, according to government data.

All four major sectors recorded positive growth, led by Manufacturing (7.8%) and Electricity & Gas Supply (10.6%), while Water Supply, Sewerage & Waste Management expanded by 6.1%.

The Mining & Quarrying sector registered comparatively slower growth of 1% during the month.

Exp. Private Banks Collect ₹4,948.71 Crore in Minimum Balance Penalties During FY 2025–26

Private sector banks collected ₹4,948.71 crore as penalties for non-maintenance of Minimum Average Balance (MAB) in savings and current accounts during FY 2025–26.

Public sector banks collected ₹2,137.92 crore as MAB penalties during the same financial year, significantly lower than private sector banks.

Minimum Average Balance (MAB) is the minimum amount that customers are required to maintain in their bank account over a specified period, usually a month or a quarter.

Exp. Axis Finance Launches ‘Drishti’ to Strengthen Digital Credit Decision-Making

Axis Finance Limited (AFL) has launched ‘Axis Finance Drishti’, an in-house Business Rules Engine (BRE) to enable faster, automated, and data-driven credit decision-making across retail and MSME lending.

Drishti aims to enhance risk monitoring, improve credit underwriting efficiency, ensure consistent lending decisions, and strengthen the company’s digital lending capabilities.

Exp. Amritsar Becomes India’s Second Hub-and-Spoke Airport for International Flight Operation

The Ministry of Civil Aviation inaugurated Hub-and-Spoke international flight operations from Amritsar, making it the second airport after Varanasi to join India’s international Hub-and-Spoke framework.

Under the new system, passengers can complete check-in, immigration, and customs at Amritsar Airport, with through-checked baggage and seamless transfers via Delhi, providing access to 20+ international destinations.

The Hub-and-Spoke model is a key part of India’s International Aviation Hub Strategy, aimed at strengthening Indian airports as global transit hubs, generating 0.4 million jobs and contributing USD 30 billion to the economy by 2030.

Exp. Himachal Pradesh Launches ‘Mukhyamantri Machhuara Samman Nidhi Yojana’ for Fishermen

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the ‘Mukhyamantri Machhuara Samman Nidhi Yojana’ to provide financial assistance and social security to fishermen engaged in reservoir fisheries.

Under the scheme, each eligible fisherman will receive a lump-sum financial assistance of ₹3,500 during the fishing ban period.

About Himachal Pradesh

• Capital – Shimla (Summer), Dharamshala (Winter)
• Chief Minister – Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu
• Deputy Chief Minister – Mukesh Agnihotri
• Governor – Kavinder Gupta

Exp. Sharmila Dhankar Creates History with Commonwealth Games Gold in Women’s Shot Put F57

India’s Sharmila Dhankar won the gold medal in the women’s shot put F57 event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with a season-best throw of 9.81 metres.

With this victory, Sharmila Dhankar became India’s first para-athlete to win a Commonwealth Games gold medal in athletics.

Shilpa Shyla secured the bronze medal with a throw of 7.26 metres, giving India a double podium finish in the women’s shot put F57 event.

Exp. Raja Muthupandi Wins Silver in Men’s 65 kg Weightlifting at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026

India’s Raja Muthupandi won the silver medal in the men’s 65 kg weightlifting event at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, with a combined lift of 286 kg.

The medal marked Raja Muthupandi’s third consecutive Commonwealth Games podium finish, following his gold medals at Gold Coast 2018 and Birmingham 2022.

Exp. Esha Singh Wins Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze at ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou

India’s Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women’s 25 metre pistol event at the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol/Shotgun) held in Hangzhou, China.

Manu Bhaker claimed the bronze medal, giving India a double podium finish in the women’s 25 metre pistol event.

Exp. Gulveer Singh Creates History, Harjinder Kaur Wins Silver as India Shines at Commonwealth Games 2026

Gulveer Singh created history by winning the silver medal in the men’s 10,000 metres at the Commonwealth Games 2026, becoming the first Indian athlete to win a medal in the event with a timing of 27:49.78.

Harjinder Kaur won the silver medal in the women’s 69 kg weightlifting event with a combined lift of 227 kg, earning her second consecutive Commonwealth Games medal after winning bronze at Birmingham 2022.

Exp. Delhi Government Approves ‘Delhi Lakshmi Yojana’ with ₹2,500 Monthly Assistance for Women

The Delhi Government approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana to promote the economic empowerment and social security of women, under which eligible beneficiaries will receive ₹2,500 per month.

The scheme, approved by the Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has been allocated ₹5,110 crore in the 2026–27 Delhi Budget, with the registration portal opening on 1 August 2026.

Women aged 21–60 years with an annual family income of up to ₹2.5 lakh will be eligible, and the scheme is expected to benefit over 17 lakh women by supporting education, healthcare, skill development, savings, and financial independence.

Exp. Government Allocates Record ₹95,692 Crore for VB-G RAM G Rural Employment Scheme in FY 2026–27

The Government has allocated a record ₹95,692 crore for FY 2026–27 under the Viksit Bharat – Guarantee for Rozgar and Aajeevika Mission (Gramin) [VB-G RAM G] Act, 2025, the highest-ever Budget Estimate allocation for any rural employment programme in India.

The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 guarantees 125 days of wage employment per financial year to every willing rural household demanding work, increasing the entitlement from 100 days under MGNREGS.

The Act expands the scope of permissible works with a focus on water security, rural infrastructure, livelihood creation, and climate resilience, while promoting convergence with other Central and State Government schemes.

Exp. 29 July – International Tiger Day

International Tiger Day (Global Tiger Day) is observed every year on 29 July to raise awareness about tiger conservation and the need to protect their natural habitats.

The day was established in 2010 during the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in Russia, with the objective of reversing the global decline in tiger populations.

Exp. 28 July – World Hepatitis Day

World Hepatitis Day is observed every year on 28 July to raise awareness about viral hepatitis, promote prevention, early diagnosis, and access to treatment.

The day marks the birth anniversary of Dr. Baruch Samuel Blumberg, who discovered the Hepatitis B virus and developed the first Hepatitis B vaccine.

Led by the World Health Organization, the observance supports global efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.