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Q.1.Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. inaugurated its new vehicle manufacturing facility at which location?
Exp. Maruti Suzuki Inaugurates Mega Vehicle Manufacturing Plant at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana
Maruti Suzuki India Ltd. inaugurated its state-of-the-art vehicle manufacturing facility at IMT Kharkhoda, Haryana, marking one of India’s largest automobile production investments.
The facility was jointly dedicated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, highlighting the strong India–Japan industrial partnership.
The plant has an initial annual production capacity of 5 lakh vehicles, expandable to 10 lakh vehicles, with a planned investment of ₹35,000 crore.
Q.2.Who represented India at the funeral ceremony of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
(b) Pabitra Margherita and Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain
(c) Rajnath Singh and Jagdeep Dhankhar
(d) Kiren Rijiju and Arif Mohammed Khan
(e) Nirmala Sitharaman and Ajit Doval
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b)
Exp. India Represents at Funeral of Former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Syed Ata Hasnain represented India at the funeral ceremony of former Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.
They paid their respects on behalf of the Government and the people of India after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US-Israeli strikes on February 28, was laid to rest.
Q.3. Harshavardhan G.B. became which numbered Grandmaster (GM) of India?
Harshavardhan G.B. from Chennai became India’s 97th Grandmaster (GM) after achieving his final GM norm at the 2nd Chola Chess GM Norm Round Robin Tournament in Chennai.
He also crossed the 2500 FIDE Elo Rating, fulfilling the final requirement to earn the prestigious Grandmaster title.
Previous Chess Grand Masters
96th Grandmaster – Ethan Vaz (Goa)
95th Grandmaster – Aronya Ghosh (Kolkata, West Bengal)
Exp. Ancy Sojan Breaks 22-Year-Old National Record in Women’s Long Jump
Ancy Sojan created history by breaking Anju Bobby George’s 22-year-old National Record in the women’s long jump at the 2026 National Inter-State Athletics Championships.
Ancy recorded a 6.88-metre jump, surpassing the previous National Record of 6.83 metres set by Anju Bobby George.
The earlier record was set by Anju Bobby George at the 2004 Athens Olympics, while the 2026 National Inter-State Athletics Championships were held at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Q.5. Swiss Tennis legend Stan Wawrinka has announced that he will retire from professional tennis after a remarkable career spanning more than 20 years on the ATP Tour. How many Grand Slam singles titles did Stan Wawrinka win during his professional career?
स्विसटेनिसकेदिग्गजखिलाड़ीस्टैनवावरिंकानेघोषणाकीहैकिवे ATP टूरपर 20 सेज़्यादासालोंकेशानदारकरियरकेबादप्रोफ़ेशनलटेनिससेसंन्यासलेलेंगे।स्टैनवावरिंकानेअपनेप्रोफ़ेशनलकरियरकेदौरानकितनेग्रैंडस्लैमसिंगल्सटाइटलजीते?
(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5
(e) 6
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(b)
Exp. Stan Wawrinka Announces Retirement After Illustrious Tennis Career
Swiss tennis legend Stan Wawrinka has announced that he will retire from professional tennis after a remarkable career spanning more than 20 years on the ATP Tour.
Wawrinka won three Grand Slam singles titles—the Australian Open, French Open, and US Open—cementing his place among tennis greats.
He also won the Olympic Gold Medal in Men’s Doubles alongside Roger Federer at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Q.6.Which Indian Navy ships recently arrived at Changi Naval Base in Singapore as part of the Eastern Fleet’s operational deployment?
Exp. Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet Ships Arrive in Singapore to Strengthen Maritime Cooperation
Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti, and Shakti arrived at Changi Naval Base, Singapore as part of the Navy’s ongoing operational deployment in the South East Asia Region.
The visit highlights the strong and long-standing ties between the Indian Navy and the Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN).
Q.7.Skyroot Aerospace has unveiled Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, named in honour of Dr Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India’s space programme. What is the name of Vikram-1’s maiden launch mission, which means “Arrival” in Sanskrit?
Exp. Skyroot Aerospace Unveils Vikram-1, India’s First Privately Developed Orbital Rocket
Skyroot Aerospace has unveiled Vikram-1, India’s first privately developed orbital rocket, named in honour of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the father of India’s space programme.
The rocket’s maiden launch mission, named “Aagaman” (a Sanskrit word meaning “Arrival”), is scheduled to be launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC), Sriharikota.
Vikram-1 is capable of placing satellites weighing up to 350 kg into Low Earth Orbit (LEO), marking a major milestone for India’s private space sector.
Q.8. World Sports Journalists Day is observed every year on 2 July to recognise the contribution of sports journalists in promoting sports and delivering accurate sports coverage. What is the theme of World Sports Journalists Day 2026?
(c) Championing Fair Play: Reporting with Integrity and Impact
(d) Inspiring the Next Generation Through Sports
(e) Media for Global Sporting Excellence
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c)
Exp. 2 July – World Sports Journalists Day
World Sports Journalists Day is observed every year on 2 July to recognize the contribution of sports journalists in promoting sports and delivering accurate sports coverage.
Theme 2026 – Championing Fair Play: Reporting with Integrity and Impact
The day commemorates the establishment of the International Sports Press Association (AIPS) on 2 July 1924 during the Paris Olympics.
The occasion highlights the importance of ethical sports journalism, press freedom, and the role of media in inspiring athletes and sports enthusiasts worldwide.
Q.9.The Digital India Programme completed how many years on 1 July 2026?
1 जुलाई 2026 कोडिजिटलइंडियाप्रोग्रामनेकितनेसालपूरेकरलिए?
(a) 9 years
(b) 10 years
(c) 11 years
(d) 12 years
(e) 15 years
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c)
Exp. Digital India Programme Completes 11 Years with Focus on AI and Semiconductor Manufacturing
The Digital India Programme, launced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015, completed 11 years on 1 July 2026 and is implemented by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY).
The programme aims to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy, with an increased focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and semiconductor manufacturing.
Digital India is built on three key visions: accessible and secure digital infrastructure for every citizen, on-demand digital government services, and promotion of digital literacy and universal digital access.
Q.10. Which ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google India to promote India’s tourism through AI and digital technology?
AI औरडिजिटलटेक्नोलॉजीकेज़रिएभारतकेपर्यटनकोबढ़ावादेनेकेलिएकिसमंत्रालयने Google India केसाथएकसमझौताज्ञापन (MoU) परहस्ताक्षरकिए?
(a) Ministry of Culture
(b) Ministry of Civil Aviation
(c) Ministry of Tourism
(d) Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology
(e) Ministry of External Affairs
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c)
Exp. Ministry of Tourism Partners with Google India to Boost Tourism Through AI and Digital Technology
The Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Google India to strengthen the digital promotion of India’s tourism destinations.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, marking a significant step towards technology-driven tourism promotion.
The partnership will leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI), data-driven insights, analytics, and Google’s digital platforms to enhance the global visibility of India’s tourism sector.
Q.11. Which regulatory body has constituted an Expert Working Group to review the regulatory framework governing debenture trustees?
(b) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
(c) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
(d) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
(e) National Stock Exchange (NSE)
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c)
Exp. SEBI Constitutes Expert Group to Review Debenture Trustees Regulations
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has constituted an Expert Working Group to review and strengthen the regulatory framework governing debenture trustees under the SEBI (Debenture Trustees) Regulations, 1993.
The Expert Working Group is chaired by Ananta Barua, former Whole-Time Member of SEBI, and co-chaired by Rajnish Kumar, former Chairman of the State Bank of India (SBI).
Q.12.Which Indian cross-border payments platform has launched Google Pay Card Payments on its International Payment Gateway?
किसभारतीयक्रॉस–बॉर्डरपेमेंटप्लेटफ़ॉर्मनेअपनेइंटरनेशनलपेमेंटगेटवेपर Google Pay कार्डपेमेंटकीसुविधाशुरूकीहै?
(a) Razorpay
(b) CCAvenue
(c) PayGlocal
(d) Cashfree Payments
(e) PayU India
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c)
Exp. PayGlocal Launches Google Pay Card Payments for International Transactions
PayGlocal, India’s leading cross-border payments platform, has launched Google Pay Card Payments on its International Payment Gateway, becoming one of the first payment platforms in India to enable Google Pay for international transactions.
With Apple Pay already available on its gateway, PayGlocal now enables Indian merchants to reach over one billion customers across key global markets, including the US, UK, Australia, Canada, UAE, Singapore, and Western Europe.
Google Pay supports transactions in 86+ countries and 60+ currencies, allowing global customers to make single-tap payments in their local currency, thereby simplifying international checkout for Indian merchants.
Q.13.National Fried Clam Day is observed every year on which date?
नेशनलफ्राइडक्लैमडेहरसालकिसतारीखकोमनायाजाताहै?
(a) 1 July
(b) 2 July
(c) 3 July
(d) 4 July
(e) 5 July
Answer & Explanation
Ans.(c)
Exp. 3 July – National Fried Clam Day
National Fried Clam Day is observed every year on 3 July to celebrate one of the most popular seafood delicacies, fried clams.
The day recognizes the popularity of crispy, deep-fried clams, a traditional coastal dish that is especially famous in the United States, particularly in New England.
Q.14.Which Indian public sector bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Mizuho Bank for M&A financing and related services?
Exp. Bank of Baroda and Mizuho Bank Forge Strategic Partnership for M&A Financing
Bank of Baroda (BoB) and Mizuho Bank, the banking arm of Mizuho Financial Group (Japan), have entered into a strategic partnership to strengthen collaboration in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) financing and related financial services.
The partnership combines Mizuho’s global network and structured finance expertise with Bank of Baroda’s strong domestic presence, enabling joint origination, structuring, co-underwriting, syndication, and M&A advisory for cross-border transactions.
About Bank of Baroda (BOB)
Founded – 1908
Headquarters – Vadodara, Gujarat
MD & CEO – Debadatta Chand
Tagline – India’s International Bank
Q.15. Which Indian private sector bank has announced the acquisition of Deutsche Bank India’s retail and wealth business?
Exp. Kotak Mahindra Bank to Acquire Deutsche Bank India’s Retail and Wealth Business
Kotak Mahindra Bank (KMBL) has announced the acquisition of Deutsche Bank India’s retail banking, private banking, and wealth management business for ₹281.7 crore.
The acquisition is expected to be completed by September 2027, strengthening Kotak Mahindra Bank’s presence in the retail and wealth management segments.
