Current Affairs MCQ — Saturday, 1 August 2026

Who became the first woman Director General of the Geological Survey of India (GSI)?

Justice M. Fathima Beevi, recently conferred the Padma Bhushan, is historically significant as India's:

Justice K.T. Thomas, a former Supreme Court judge, was recently conferred which civilian honour?

What is the floating solar power target set under the Cabinet-approved Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana?

Since its launch in February 2019, how many instalments of PM-KISAN have been disbursed as of August 2026?

For the first time since 2010, India's R&D spending crossed what percentage of GDP in 2023–24?

Which organisation released the data showing India's gold jewellery demand fell 15% to 75.1 tonnes in April–June 2026?

India's CPI inflation crossed 4% in June after a gap of how many months?

According to Budget 2026–27, India's air quality management outlay was cut by what percentage?

The Geological Survey of India (GSI), which recently appointed its first woman Director General, was established in which year?

The National Security Act (NSA) was invoked against Assam activist Pranab Doley how soon after he received bail?

The Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls showed Haryana had the third-highest voter deletion rate at what percentage?

India's External Affairs Minister Jaishankar conveyed to Iran's Araghchi a firm message regarding which issue?

Which Indian space start-up launched the world's first lab-grown diamond jewel to space on its Vikram-1 rocket?

Who won India's first-ever Commonwealth Games gold medal in the women's 48 kg judo category?

What was Neeraj Chopra's season-best throw distance that earned him silver in the Commonwealth Games 2026 javelin event?

Tejaswin Shankar won a historic bronze at Commonwealth Games 2026 in which athletics event?

The Tamil Nadu government plans to extend its Free Breakfast Scheme to which level of schools?

Under the revised Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam (KMUT), beneficiaries above 60 years will be shifted to a pension scheme with an enhanced monthly aid of how much?

The Madras High Court extended the stay on by-elections to five constituencies till which date?