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Current Affairs Quiz – 31 July 2026

Important for: UPSC, APSC, ADRE, SSC, Banking, Railway & Other Competitive Exams

1. India’s monsoon remained close to normal in July 2026 despite which weather phenomenon?

A) La Niña
B) El Niño
C) Polar Vortex
D) Cyclone Elia

Answer: B) El Niño
Explanation: July 2026 rainfall in India remained near normal despite forecasts that a strengthening El Niño would weaken the monsoon, highlighting the increasing influence of climate variability.


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2. Which major sporting event was being held in Glasgow on 31 July 2026?

A) Asian Games
B) Commonwealth Games
C) FIFA World Cup
D) World Athletics Championships

Answer: B) Commonwealth Games
Explanation: India competed in several medal events, including athletics, boxing, judo, and cycling at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.


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3. Which Indian athlete was one of the biggest medal hopes in the men’s javelin throw final on 31 July 2026?

A) Neeraj Chopra
B) Avinash Sable
C) Tajinderpal Singh Toor
D) Murali Sreeshankar

Answer: A) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Neeraj Chopra was among India’s leading medal contenders in the men’s javelin final.


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4. According to reports on 31 July 2026, climate change is making India’s monsoon:

A) Completely predictable
B) Less dependent on El Niño patterns
C) Permanently weaker
D) Completely dry

Answer: B) Less dependent on El Niño patterns
Explanation: Experts noted that climate change is reducing the reliability of El Niño alone as a predictor of India’s monsoon.


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5. Which of the following sections is commonly included in school assembly current affairs on 31 July 2026?

A) National News
B) International News
C) Sports News
D) All of the above

Answer: D) All of the above
Explanation: School assembly news compilations typically include national, international, business, sports news, and a thought of the day.

6. Which Indian state was placed under a Red Alert by the IMD due to extremely heavy rainfall on 31 July 2026?

A) Kerala
B) Gujarat
C) Odisha
D) Punjab

Answer: B) Gujarat
Explanation: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a Red Alert for parts of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad and Vadodara, because of a deep depression expected to bring very heavy rainfall.


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7. Which city was one of the locations placed under the IMD Red Alert on 31 July 2026?

A) Jaipur
B) Ahmedabad
C) Lucknow
D) Bhopal

Answer: B) Ahmedabad
Explanation: Ahmedabad was among the major cities placed under a Red Alert due to the forecast of intense rainfall and possible flooding.


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8. At the 2026 Commonwealth Games, India was expected to win several boxing medals on 31 July. Approximately how many Indian boxers were in gold medal bouts?

A) 4
B) 6
C) 8
D) 10

Answer: D) 10
Explanation: Ten Indian boxers were scheduled to compete for gold medals, making it one of India’s biggest medal opportunities of the Games.


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9. Which sport officially began India’s campaign on 31 July 2026 at the Commonwealth Games?

A) Wrestling
B) Judo
C) Swimming
D) Hockey

Answer: B) Judo
Explanation: India’s judo campaign commenced on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games, alongside major athletics and boxing events.


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10. Which Indian athlete was joined by Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh in the men’s javelin throw event at the Commonwealth Games?

A) Avinash Sable
B) Neeraj Chopra
C) Eldhose Paul
D) Tajinderpal Singh Toor

Answer: B) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: India had three representatives in the men’s javelin throw event: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, and Yash Vir Singh.


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11. The 2026 Commonwealth Games were being hosted in which city?

A) Birmingham
B) London
C) Glasgow
D) Manchester

Answer: C) Glasgow
Explanation: The 2026 Commonwealth Games are being held in Glasgow, Scotland, with India competing in several medal events.


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12. According to IMD, the heavy rainfall over Gujarat was mainly associated with:

A) A heat wave
B) A deep depression
C) A cold wave
D) A dust storm

Answer: B) A deep depression
Explanation: The IMD attributed the widespread heavy rainfall to a deep depression, supported by other weather systems such as an offshore trough and an active Western Disturbance.


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13. Which of the following was one of India’s medal events on 31 July 2026 at the Commonwealth Games?

A) Track Cycling
B) Alpine Skiing
C) Baseball
D) Surfing

Answer: A) Track Cycling
Explanation: India’s schedule on 31 July included athletics, boxing, judo, lawn bowls, and track cycling.


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14. Which of the following is NOT a major category generally covered in daily current affairs for competitive examinations?

A) National News
B) International News
C) Sports News
D) Fictional Stories

Answer: D) Fictional Stories
Explanation: Daily current affairs focus on factual developments in national, international, business, economy, science & technology, environment, and sports, rather than fictional content.

15. Which weather phenomenon was expected to reduce India’s rainfall but did not significantly affect July 2026?

A) La Niña
B) El Niño
C) Cyclone
D) Western Disturbance

Answer: B) El Niño
Explanation: Despite the strengthening El Niño, India recorded near-normal rainfall during July 2026, surprising meteorologists.


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16. Which Indian city was among those expected to receive extremely heavy rainfall under an IMD Red Alert on 31 July 2026?

A) Chennai
B) Vadodara
C) Pune
D) Hyderabad

Answer: B) Vadodara
Explanation: The IMD issued a Red Alert for Vadodara and nearby areas due to the likelihood of extremely heavy rainfall and flooding.


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17. At the Commonwealth Games on 31 July 2026, India had medal prospects in all of the following sports except:

A) Boxing
B) Athletics
C) Judo
D) Cricket

Answer: D) Cricket
Explanation: India’s key events on the day included athletics, boxing, judo, lawn bowls, and track cycling. Cricket was not part of India’s scheduled medal events that day.


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18. Which Indian athlete was expected to compete in the men’s javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games on 31 July 2026?

A) Murali Sreeshankar
B) Neeraj Chopra
C) Avinash Sable
D) Eldhose Paul

Answer: B) Neeraj Chopra
Explanation: Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra was one of India’s biggest medal hopes in the men’s javelin throw final.


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19. India’s near-normal rainfall in July 2026 led experts to suggest that monsoon forecasting should:

A) Depend only on El Niño B) Ignore satellite observations C) Consider the increasing impact of climate change D) Stop using weather models

Answer: C) Consider the increasing impact of climate change

Explanation: Experts noted that climate change is making the Indian monsoon more complex, reducing the reliability of El Niño as the only forecasting indicator.


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20. Which Indian athlete was expected to compete alongside Rohit Yadav and Yash Vir Singh in the men’s javelin final at the Commonwealth Games?

A) Tajinderpal Singh Toor B) Neeraj Chopra C) Avinash Sable D) Jeswin Aldrin

Answer: B) Neeraj Chopra

Explanation: India had three participants in the men’s javelin throw final: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, and Yash Vir Singh.


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21. Which sport began India’s campaign on Day 9 of the Commonwealth Games 2026?

A) Wrestling B) Swimming C) Judo D) Gymnastics

Answer: C) Judo

Explanation: India’s judo campaign started on Day 9, while boxing, athletics, cycling, and lawn bowls were also scheduled.


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22. According to the IMD, a Red Alert is issued when:

A) No rainfall is expected B) Weather conditions may cause significant disruption and require immediate action C) Only light rainfall is forecast D) Temperature is expected to exceed 45°C

Answer: B) Weather conditions may cause significant disruption and require immediate action

Explanation: A Red Alert indicates the possibility of extremely severe weather that may cause major disruption and requires preparedness and immediate action.


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