Current Affairs Quiz — July 2026
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
At which Border Outpost in Siliguri did Amit Shah inspect a radio-based fence breach detection system on 18 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Jhumagachh
Shah inspected the system at the Jhumagachh BOP in Siliguri, West Bengal.
BSF projects worth approximately how much had their foundation laid by Amit Shah during the Jhumagachh BOP visit?
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Correct answer: B — ₹77 crore
Shah laid the foundation virtually for BSF projects worth about ₹77 crore.
Where was the 3rd India–EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial Meeting, co-chaired by Piyush Goyal in July 2026, held?
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Correct answer: C — Brussels
Goyal co-chaired the 3rd India–EU TTC Ministerial Meeting in Brussels.
After the EU listed 21 more Indian fishery establishments at the 3rd India–EU TTC, what became the total number of approved Indian establishments?
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Correct answer: A — 625
With 21 more listed, the total of approved Indian fishery establishments reached 625.
With which country did India agree to advance technical talks on interoperability between UPI and that country's 'Bizum' payments platform during Piyush Goyal's July 2026 visit?
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Correct answer: D — Spain
India and Spain agreed to advance technical discussions on UPI–Bizum interoperability; Goyal also outlined the '10×10×10' vision for India–Spain ties.
What ex-gratia from PMNRF did the PM announce for the next of kin of each person killed in the July 2026 fireworks factory mishap in Ahmedabad?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh
The PM announced ₹2 lakh per deceased and ₹50,000 per injured from PMNRF.
Smt. Chennamma, whose passing the PM condoled on 18 July 2026, was the wife of which former Prime Minister?
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Correct answer: A — H.D. Deve Gowda
Smt. Chennamma was the wife of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda.
Which State ranked first among Large States in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index released in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Gujarat
Gujarat ranked first among Large States, followed by Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu.
Which State topped the Hilly and North-Eastern States category of the Investment Friendliness Index?
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Correct answer: C — Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand ranked highest among Hilly and North-Eastern States, followed by Assam and Himachal Pradesh.
How many indicators does NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index framework comprise?
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Correct answer: A — 84
The IFI framework has 84 indicators across eight pillars, including investor-perception measures.
Consider the following statements about the Investment Friendliness Index (IFI): 1. The IFI covers all 28 States and 8 Union Territories. 2. Goa topped the City States and Union Territories category. 3. The development of the IFI was announced in the Union Budget 2025–26. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct as per NITI Aayog's release.
India's first hydrogen train, launched by PM Modi on 17 July 2026, runs on which route?
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Correct answer: A — Jind–Sonipat
The first hydrogen train runs on the newly inaugurated 90-km Jind–Sonipat route in Haryana.
What is the length of the Jind–Sonipat route on which India's first hydrogen train was launched?
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Correct answer: D — 90 km
The PM referred to the newly inaugurated 90-kilometre route between Jind and Sonipat.
As stated by the PM, what is the power capacity of India's first hydrogen train?
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Correct answer: B — 3,200 horsepower
The PM said the train has a 3,200-horsepower capacity and ten coaches.
Consider the following statements about India's first hydrogen train: 1. The train was launched at Jind in Haryana. 2. The train has ten coaches. 3. The train has three to four coaches, like most hydrogen trains abroad. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Indian train has ten coaches, while the PM noted that counterparts abroad typically have three to four.
In which two States did self-enumeration under Phase I of Census 2027 begin on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Tamil Nadu and Tripura
Self-enumeration began in Tamil Nadu and Tripura; houselisting field work was underway in Kerala and Nagaland.
By 17 July 2026, in how many States/UTs had the first phase (Houselisting and Housing Census) of Census 2027 been completed?
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Correct answer: A — 29
The release states that the first phase of Census 2027 has been completed in 29 States/UTs.
Consider the following statements about Census 2027 operations in Tamil Nadu and Tripura: 1. Self-enumeration is open till 31 July 2026. 2. House-to-house field enumeration will follow from 1 to 30 August 2026. 3. Information is collected under the Census Act, 1948. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct as per the Ministry of Home Affairs release.
On whom did Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya confer its first-ever honorary Ph.D. at its 4th Convocation on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — E. Sreedharan
GSV conferred its first-ever Ph.D. (Honoris Causa) on E. Sreedharan, the 'Metro Man of India'.
Which degree did Gati Shakti Vishwavidyalaya award for the first time at its 4th Convocation?
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Correct answer: D — MBA in Metro Rail Management
For the first time, GSV awarded an MBA degree in Metro Rail Management.
What penalty did the CCPA impose on SpiceJet for dark patterns on its flight booking platform (announced 17 July 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1 lakh
CCPA imposed a penalty of ₹1,00,000 on SpiceJet Limited.
Automatic enrolment of consumers into SpiceJet's loyalty programme through a pre-ticked checkbox was flagged by CCPA as which dark pattern?
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Correct answer: C — Forced Action
CCPA classified the pre-ticked automatic enrolment into the SpiceClub Loyalty Programme as 'Forced Action'.
From which district of Uttar Pradesh were 12.5 tonnes of Dashehari and Langra mangoes exported by sea to Dubai, arriving on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Amroha
The consignment was exported from Amroha, Uttar Pradesh.
The sea-route mango export protocol used for the Amroha–Dubai consignment was developed jointly by APEDA and which institute?
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Correct answer: D — ICAR-CISH, Lucknow
The protocol was developed jointly by ICAR–Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (ICAR-CISH), Lucknow, and APEDA.
Consider the following statements about the Amroha–Dubai mango sea shipment: 1. The mangoes were harvested on 22 June 2026 and reached Dubai on 17 July 2026. 2. Nearly 90% of the mangoes arrived in good marketable condition. 3. The consignment was flown to Dubai after sea transit was abandoned. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the consignment went by sea in a 40-foot reefer container throughout.
The commencement of which two laws was notified by the Government of India, as announced on 17 July 2026, to strengthen the anti-doping framework?
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Correct answer: D — National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025
The Government notified the commencement of the National Anti-Doping Act, 2022 and the National Anti-Doping (Amendment) Act, 2025.
India's anti-doping Acts fulfil India's obligations under which international convention?
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Correct answer: B — UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport
The Acts fulfil India's obligations under the UNESCO International Convention against Doping in Sport and align with the World Anti-Doping Code.
Where is Bharat Tex 2026, described as the world's largest integrated textile event, being held?
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Correct answer: C — Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
Bharat Tex 2026 is being held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
About how much textile investment was committed in the first three days of Bharat Tex 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹14,300 crore
Bharat Tex 2026 catalysed around ₹14,300 crore of textile investment commitments with 30+ MoUs.
Under which mission was the foundation stone of a 150-bed Critical Care Block laid at PGIMER, Chandigarh, on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — PM-ABHIM
The 150-bed Critical Care Block is under the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM).
Which two centres did PM Modi inaugurate at PGIMER, Chandigarh, on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Advanced Mother and Child Centre and Advanced Neurosciences Centre
The PM inaugurated the Advanced Mother and Child Centre and the Advanced Neurosciences Centre at PGIMER.
Who chaired the 12th meeting of the National Committee on Dam Safety held on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Chairman, Central Water Commission
The 12th NCDS meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Chairman, Central Water Commission.
Who authored the book 'RSS @100: A Century of Service, Unity & Sacrifice', released by the Vice-President on 17 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi
The book is authored by Shyam Jaju and Anupam Trivedi.
The 'White Rabbit Technology'-based Indian Standard Time distribution demonstration network inaugurated on 16 July 2026 is located in which city?
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Correct answer: C — Bengaluru
The network was inaugurated at the Regional Reference Standards Laboratory (RRSL), Jakkur, Bengaluru.
Which body is the nodal agency for the White Rabbit-based IST distribution project?
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Correct answer: A — Legal Metrology Division, Department of Consumer Affairs
The Legal Metrology Division of the Department of Consumer Affairs is the nodal agency, working with NPL, ISRO, BSNL and SEBI.
Consider the following statements about the IST Distribution Demonstration Network inaugurated on 16 July 2026: 1. The network is implemented under the 'One Nation, One Time' vision. 2. The network aims to reduce reliance on foreign time sources such as GPS. 3. The network operates outside Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) protocols. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the indigenous system complies with global UTC protocols.
What bioeconomy size does NITI Aayog's roadmap launched on 16 July 2026 target for India by 2035?
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Correct answer: B — $691 billion
The roadmap targets $691 billion by 2035 and $2.6 trillion by 2047.
How many National BioMissions does NITI Aayog's bioeconomy roadmap recommend as execution platforms?
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Correct answer: D — Six
A central recommendation is the creation of six National BioMissions.
As per NITI Aayog's roadmap, what share of India's GDP did the bioeconomy contribute in 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 4.8%
India's bioeconomy was $195.3 billion in 2025, contributing 4.8% to national GDP.
Consider the following statements about the bioeconomy roadmap launched on 16 July 2026: 1. The roadmap was developed by the NITI Frontier Tech Hub. 2. India's bioeconomy grew from $10 billion in 2014 to $195.3 billion in 2025. 3. At the launch, India's first Engineering Biology graduation course was announced. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct as per the NITI Aayog and Ministry of Science & Technology releases.
To which country did APEDA flag off the first export of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Jammu & Kashmir on 16 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Singapore
The first export shipment of Areko cherries and Scentrose plums from Shopian and Pulwama went to Singapore.
The Areko cherries and Scentrose plums exported to Singapore in July 2026 came from which districts of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: A — Shopian and Pulwama
The shipment came from Shopian and Pulwama.
Who was appointed Secretary of the Ministry of Earth Sciences, as announced on 16 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Srinivasa Kumar Tummala
The ACC approved the appointment of Dr Srinivasa Kumar Tummala as Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences.
Before his appointment as MoES Secretary, Dr Srinivasa Kumar Tummala headed the IOTWMS Secretariat of UNESCO-IOC in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Perth
Tummala was Head of the Indian Ocean Tsunami Warning and Mitigation System Secretariat, UNESCO-IOC, Perth, Australia.
The Tadali–Ghugus railway section approved for doubling in July 2026 lies on which High Density Network route?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi–Chennai
Tadali–Ghugus is on the Wardha–Balharshah section of the Delhi–Chennai High Density Network.
What is the approved completion cost of doubling the 14-km Tadali–Ghugus section in Maharashtra?
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Correct answer: B — ₹228 crore
Indian Railways approved the doubling at a completion cost of ₹228 crore.
The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA), which the Maharashtra Legislature committed to adopt in July 2026, follows which vision?
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Correct answer: B — One Nation, One Application
NeVA is implemented under the 'One Nation, One Application' vision of the Digital India Programme.
Which Union Ministry is the counterpart for implementing NeVA in the Maharashtra Legislature?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
The Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs leads NeVA; an MoU with the Maharashtra Legislature Secretariat and State DPA is to be expedited.
The PARIVARTAN Scheme, whose guidelines were approved on 16 July 2026, aims to replace old trucks and buses in which region?
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Correct answer: D — National Capital Region
PARIVARTAN targets replacement of older, highly polluting trucks and buses in the National Capital Region.
Which ministry will implement the PARIVARTAN Scheme?
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Correct answer: C — Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
MoHUA approved the guidelines, but the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways is the implementing ministry, with funding through NCRPB.
What is the total outlay of the PARIVARTAN Scheme approved by the Union Cabinet on 3 June 2026?
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Correct answer: B — ₹9,585 crore
The scheme's total outlay is ₹9,585 crore, including ₹5,041 crore of central budgetary support.
Which airline operated the inaugural Daman–Delhi–Daman flight from NAMO Airport, Daman, on 16 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Alliance Air
Government-owned regional carrier Alliance Air launched the flight, Daman's first-ever direct air link.
NAMO Airport, Daman is a dual-purpose facility operating out of which establishment?
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Correct answer: D — Indian Coast Guard Air Station, Daman
Daman Airport operates out of the Indian Coast Guard Air Station (ICGAS), Daman.
Consider the following statements about NAMO Airport, Daman: 1. The Prime Minister inaugurated the airport on 5 June 2026. 2. The terminal was developed by the UT Administration at a cost of ₹124 crore. 3. The terminal can handle 30 ATR flights a day. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the terminal can currently handle 14 ATR flights a day.
How many improved crop varieties did ICAR develop over the past year, as stated on its 98th Foundation Day (16 July 2026)?
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Correct answer: A — 386
ICAR developed 386 improved varieties across 44 crops over the past year.
ICAR Foundation Day, observed on 16 July, marks the Council's establishment in which year?
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Correct answer: B — 1928
ICAR Foundation Day commemorates the establishment of the Council in 1928.
Consider the following statements about the varieties ICAR developed over the past year: 1. The varieties cover 44 crops. 2. 94% of the varieties are climate-resilient. 3. 29 of the varieties are biofortified. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three statements are correct: 386 varieties across 44 crops, 94% climate-resilient and 29 biofortified.
PM Modi conveyed condolences to Qatar's Amir on 16 July 2026 on the passing of the Father Amir. Who was the Father Amir?
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Correct answer: A — Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani
The Father Amir of Qatar was Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani; the current Amir is Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani.
PM Modi's Rath Yatra greetings on 16 July 2026 sought the blessings of which deity?
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Correct answer: D — Mahaprabhu Jagannath
The PM sought the blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath on Rath Yatra.
On which date did the India–UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) enter into force?
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Correct answer: B — 15 July 2026
CETA and the Double Contribution Convention entered into force on 15 July 2026.
India–UK CETA provides zero-duty access to approximately what share of India's exports to the UK?
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Correct answer: D — 99%
CETA gives zero-duty access to nearly 99% of India's exports, covering almost 100% of trade value.
Under the India–UK Double Contribution Convention that came into force with CETA, the exemption period for Indian workers on temporary assignment in the UK was raised to how many years?
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Correct answer: A — 5 years
The DCC exemption from UK social security contributions was increased from 3 years to 5 years.
Consider the following statements about the India–UK CETA: 1. Negotiations were concluded on 6 May 2025 after fourteen rounds. 2. CETA was signed in London on 24 July 2025. 3. The Double Contribution Convention was signed on the same day as CETA. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Double Contribution Convention was signed later, on 10 February 2026.
What is the total outlay of Semicon 2.0, approved by the Union Cabinet on 15 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ₹1,27,500 crore
Semicon 2.0 has a total budget outlay of ₹1,27,500 crore.
On how many pillars is Semicon 2.0 built?
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Correct answer: A — Six
Semicon 2.0 has six pillars: design, machines and materials, fabs, ATMP/OSAT, R&D, and talent development.
According to the Semicon 2.0 Cabinet release, in which year is India's first semiconductor fab scheduled to be commissioned?
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Correct answer: D — 2028
The release states that the first fab is scheduled to be commissioned in 2028.
Consider the following statements about India's semiconductor programmes: 1. The Semicon India programme was approved by the Cabinet in December 2021 with an outlay of ₹76,000 crore. 2. The India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) was set up under the 2021 programme to drive the sector. 3. Under ISM 1.0, twelve semiconductor manufacturing units have been approved. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: the Cabinet approved the ₹76,000-crore programme and set up ISM on 15 December 2021, and twelve units have been approved under ISM 1.0.
In which district of Gujarat will the greenfield shipbuilding cluster approved under SbDS on 15 July 2026 come up?
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Correct answer: C — Porbandar
The greenfield cluster will come up at Kuchhadi in Porbandar district; the ship repair facility is at Vadinar in the Gulf of Kutch.
Which shipyard will jointly develop the ₹1,570-crore ship repair facility at Vadinar with Deendayal Port Authority?
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Correct answer: B — Cochin Shipyard Ltd
The Vadinar facility is to be developed jointly by Cochin Shipyard Ltd (CSL) and Deendayal Port Authority (DPA).
Consider the following statements about the Shipbuilding Development Scheme (SbDS): 1. SbDS has a budgetary outlay of ₹19,989 crore. 2. SbDS aims to expand domestic shipbuilding capacity to 4.5 million gross tonnage annually. 3. SbDS was approved as part of a ₹69,725-crore maritime package in September 2025. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: the Cabinet approved SbDS (₹19,989 crore, target 4.5 million GT a year) within the ₹69,725-crore package on 24 September 2025.
How many skill categories are covered by the IndiaSkills Competition 2026–27 guidelines unveiled on World Youth Skills Day 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 63
The guidelines cover 63 industry-relevant skill categories.
What is the approximate size of the proposed Skills Outcomes Fund announced by MSDE on World Youth Skills Day 2026?
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Correct answer: C — ₹530 crore
MSDE proposed a Skills Outcomes Fund of about ₹530 crore combining government, CSR and philanthropic capital.