Gyanpoints Education – Current Affairs MCQs
26 July 2026
26 July 2026
1Which Union Minister recently resigned from the post of Education Minister?
हाल ही में किस केंद्रीय मंत्री ने शिक्षा मंत्री पद से इस्तीफा दे दिया?
Correct Answer:
A. Dharmendra Pradhan / धर्मेंद्र प्रधान
Explanation:
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from the post of Union Education Minister in July 2026. This was widely reported in national media.
2Which anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas is being celebrated across India on July 26, 2026?
26 जुलाई 2026 को पूरे भारत में कारगिल विजय दिवस की कौन सी वर्षगांठ मनाई जा रही है?
Correct Answer:
C. 27th Anniversary / 27वीं वर्षगांठ
Explanation:
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 26 July. The Kargil War ended in 1999, so 2026 marks the 27th anniversary.
3In which Indian state has the establishment of the state's first 'Sovereign AI Data Centre', with an investment of ₹14,257 crore, been announced recently?
हाल ही में भारत के किस राज्य में ₹14,257 करोड़ के निवेश से राज्य का पहला 'सॉवरेन एआई डेटा सेंटर' स्थापित करने की घोषणा की गई है?
Correct Answer:
C. Odisha / ओडिशा
Explanation:
Odisha government announced the state’s first Sovereign AI Data Centre with an investment of ₹14,257 crore.
4Who has taken over as the Interim President of the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in July 2026?
जुलाई 2026 में अंतर्राष्ट्रीय शतरंज महासंघ (FIDE) के अंतरिम अध्यक्ष के रूप में किसने कार्यभार संभाला है?
Correct Answer:
B. Viswanathan Anand / विश्वनाथन आनंद
Explanation:
Legendary Indian chess player Viswanathan Anand took charge as the Interim President of FIDE in July 2026.
5Which scheme has been approved by the Union Cabinet with a financial outlay of ₹3,030 crore to establish three mega chemical parks in India?
भारत में तीन बड़े केमिकल पार्क स्थापित करने के लिए केंद्रीय मंत्रिमंडल द्वारा ₹3,030 करोड़ के वित्तीय परिव्यय के साथ किस योजना को मंजूरी दी गई है?
Correct Answer:
A. Bharat Audyogik Vikas Yojana Rasayan (BHAVYA-RASAYAN) / भारत औद्योगिक विकास योजना रसायन (भव्य-रसायन)
Explanation:
The Union Cabinet approved the BHAVYA-RASAYAN scheme with ₹3,030 crore outlay to set up three mega chemical parks.
6Which Indian shooter won the silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup held in Hangzhou?
हांगझोऊ में आयोजित ISSF विश्व कप में महिलाओं की 10 मीटर एयर पिस्टल स्पर्धा में किस भारतीय निशानेबाज ने रजत पदक जीता?
Correct Answer:
B. Sainyam / संयम
Explanation:
Young Indian shooter Sainyam won the silver medal in the women’s 10m air pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou.
7Who became the first Indian player to reach back-to-back semifinals at the World Junior Squash Individual Championships held in Ontario?
ओंटारियो में आयोजित वर्ल्ड जूनियर स्क्वैश इंडिविजुअल चैंपियनशिप में लगातार दूसरी बार सेमीफाइनल में पहुंचने वाली पहली भारतीय खिलाड़ी कौन बनी हैं?
Correct Answer:
C. Anahat Singh / अनाहत सिंह
Explanation:
Anahat Singh created history by becoming the first Indian to reach consecutive semifinals at the World Junior Squash Individual Championships.
8The Jojari River, which has recently been in the news due to pollution, is a major tributary of which river?
हाल ही में प्रदूषण के कारण चर्चा में रही जोजारी नदी किस नदी की प्रमुख सहायक नदी है?
Correct Answer:
B. Luni River / लूनी नदी
Explanation:
Jojari River is a major tributary of the Luni River in Rajasthan and has been in news due to severe industrial pollution.
9Which statutory body recently secured trademark registration for sacred words associated with its culture like 'Jagannath Dham', 'Nilachakra', and 'Mahaprasad'?
हाल ही में किस वैधानिक निकाय ने अपनी संस्कृति से जुड़े पवित्र शब्दों जैसे 'जगन्नाथ धाम', 'नीलचक्र' और 'महाप्रसाद' के लिए ट्रेडमार्क पंजीकरण हासिल किया है?
Correct Answer:
B. Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Odisha / श्री जगन्नाथ मंदिर प्रशासन (SJTA), ओडिशा
Explanation:
SJTA, Odisha successfully registered trademarks for ‘Jagannath Dham’, ‘Nilachakra’ and ‘Mahaprasad’ to protect the cultural heritage.
10Recently, deaths of children due to the Chandipura virus (CHPV), transmitted by infected sandflies, have been reported from which Indian states?
हाल ही में संक्रमित सैंडफ्लाइज़ द्वारा फैलने वाले चांदीपुरा वायरस (CHPV) से बच्चों की मौत के मामले किन भारतीय राज्यों से सामने आए हैं?
Correct Answer:
B. Gujarat and Rajasthan / गुजरात और राजस्थान
Explanation:
Cases of Chandipura virus (CHPV) leading to deaths of children were reported from Gujarat and Rajasthan. The virus is transmitted by sandflies.
11India has invited the Prime Minister of which neighboring nation as a special guest to the BRICS Summit 2026?
भारत ने ब्रिक्स शिखर सम्मेलन 2026 में किस पड़ोसी देश के प्रधानमंत्री को विशेष अतिथि के रूप में आमंत्रित किया है?
Correct Answer:
C. Bangladesh / बांग्लादेश
Explanation:
India invited the Prime Minister of Bangladesh as a special guest for the BRICS Summit 2026.
12Who has recently been appointed as the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND)?
हाल ही में किसे वित्तीय खुफिया इकाई (FIU-IND) का निदेशक नियुक्त किया गया है?
Correct Answer:
B. Satya Pal Kumar / सत्य पाल कुमार
Explanation:
Satya Pal Kumar has been appointed as the new Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND).
13Recently, which European country declared a national emergency for the first time in its history due to devastating wildfires?
हाल ही में, किस यूरोपीय देश ने विनाशकारी जंगल की आग के कारण अपने इतिहास में पहली बार राष्ट्रीय आपातकाल घोषित किया है?
Correct Answer:
C. Spain / स्पेन
Explanation:
Spain declared a national emergency for the first time in its history due to massive and devastating wildfires.
14In which state is the Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary, which has recently been in the news, located?
हाल ही में चर्चा में रहा बोरनदी वन्यजीव अभयारण्य किस राज्य में स्थित है?
Correct Answer:
B. Assam / असम
Explanation:
Bornadi Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the state of Assam.
15In which state is the Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary, which has recently been in the news, located?
हाल ही में खबरों में रहा कुलडीहा वन्यजीव अभयारण्य किस राज्य में स्थित है?
Correct Answer:
C. Odisha / ओडिशा
Explanation:
Kuldiha Wildlife Sanctuary is situated in the state of Odisha.
16The Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs are built across which river?
श्रीशैलम और नागार्जुन सागर जलाशय किस नदी पर बने हैं?
Correct Answer:
B. Krishna River / कृष्णा नदी
Explanation:
Both Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar reservoirs are constructed across the Krishna River.
17Which Article of the Indian Constitution grants the Election Commission the power of superintendence, direction, and control over elections?
भारतीय संविधान का कौन सा अनुच्छेद चुनाव आयोग को चुनावों के अधीक्षण, निर्देशन और नियंत्रण की शक्ति प्रदान करता है?
Correct Answer:
B. Article 324 / अनुच्छेद 324
Explanation:
Article 324 of the Indian Constitution vests the Election Commission with the power of superintendence, direction and control of elections.
18When is Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated every year in India?
भारत में हर साल कारगिल विजय दिवस कब मनाया जाता है?
Correct Answer:
C. 26 July / 26 जुलाई
Explanation:
Kargil Vijay Diwas is celebrated every year on 26 July to commemorate India’s victory in the 1999 Kargil War.
19Which insect is the primary vector for the transmission of the Chandipura virus?
चांदीपुरा वायरस के संचरण के लिए कौन सा कीट प्राथमिक वाहक है?
Correct Answer:
B. Sandflies / सैंडफ्लाई (रेत मक्खी)
Explanation:
Chandipura virus (CHPV) is primarily transmitted by infected sandflies (Phlebotomus species).
20In which state is the Panna Tiger Reserve located?
पन्ना टाइगर रिजर्व किस राज्य में स्थित है?
Correct Answer:
B. Madhya Pradesh / मध्य प्रदेश
Explanation:
Panna Tiger Reserve is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh.