Current Affairs MCQ — Friday, 24 July 2026

Which veteran IPS officer, known for leading the operation against Veerappan, was announced as a Padma Shri awardee?

Retired Supreme Court Justice K.T. Thomas was awarded which civilian honour, India's second-highest?

What is the estimated cost of India's Phase-2 Strategic Petroleum Reserve expansion under the PPP model?

What was the total Phase-1 capacity (in MMT) of India's Strategic Petroleum Reserves built at Visakhapatnam, Mangaluru, and Padur?

As per RBI data, India's net FDI in May 2026 turned negative with outflows exceeding inflows by what amount?

Brent crude briefly crossing $100/barrel in July 2026 was primarily triggered by which event?

The Union Budget 2026-27 reduced the allocation for air quality management by what percentage?

Sonam Wangchuk ended his 26-day hunger strike after which assurance was given by the government?

Under which provision of U.S. trade law did the USTR impose a 10% tariff on Indian goods effective July 24, 2026?

What was the rainfall anomaly reported by Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma that contributed to the devastating floods raising the toll to 47?

What is the name of the indigenous air defence missile system successfully flight-tested by DRDO in July 2026?

The CAG report 2024-25 flagged how many pending Utilisation Certificates worth ₹92,132.75 crore in Bihar?

EAM Jaishankar's statement at the East Asia Summit primarily addressed which maritime concern?

The Rome Declaration signed in mid-July 2026 by Nobel laureates and AI scientists primarily called for which principle?

Maglev trains achieve speeds over 400 km/hr by using which technology to eliminate rolling friction?

Which domestic table tennis tournament saw Delhi advance to the semifinals amid a disputed umpiring controversy?

Which commission did the TVK government announce to fast-track corporate approvals in Tamil Nadu?

The Free Breakfast Scheme in Tamil Nadu was extended by the TVK government to which category of students?

Which Tamil Nadu government department constituted a special committee to verify properties of the Palani Murugan temple?

Tamil Nadu's long-standing two-language policy was reaffirmed by the TVK government amid concerns raised by which person?