Below are 10 important multiple-choice (MCQ) current affairs questions for Tuesday, 28 July 2026 with detailed answers and explanations. Click SHOW ANSWER to reveal the correct answer.

1Which edition of Kargil Vijay Diwas did India observe in 2026?
(A)25th
(B)26th
(C)27th
(D)28th

Answer: (C) 27th

India observed the 27th edition of Kargil Vijay Diwas in 2026, commemorated every year on 26 July to honour the victory of the Indian armed forces in the 1999 Kargil War.

2Which indigenous vehicle-mounted counter-swarm drone system was demonstrated in Nagpur in July 2026?
(A)Akashteer
(B)Bhargavastra
(C)Project Kusha
(D)Rudrastra

Answer: (B) Bhargavastra

Bhargavastra, an indigenous vehicle-mounted counter-swarm drone system, was demonstrated in Nagpur in July 2026, designed to counter threats from drone swarms.

3Who has been given additional charge of the Ministry of Education in July 2026?
(A)Pralhad Joshi
(B)J. P. Nadda
(C)Ashwini Vaishnaw
(D)Amit Shah

Answer: (A) Pralhad Joshi

Pralhad Joshi was given additional charge of the Ministry of Education in July 2026.

4The 'Ramjal Setu Link Project', recently in the news, is related to which state?
(A)Uttar Pradesh
(B)Gujarat
(C)Maharashtra
(D)Rajasthan

Answer: (D) Rajasthan

The Ramjal Setu Link Project is related to Rajasthan and aims to provide water to water-scarce regions of the state through river linking.

5Which country has India invited as a special guest for the BRICS Summit 2026?
(A)Nepal
(B)Sri Lanka
(C)Bangladesh
(D)Vietnam

Answer: (C) Bangladesh

India has invited Bangladesh as a special guest for the BRICS Summit 2026.

6Which ministry is organizing the 'Weeks of India Festival 2026'?
(A)Ministry of Culture
(B)Ministry of Textiles
(C)Ministry of MSME
(D)Ministry of Tourism

Answer: (B) Ministry of Textiles

The Weeks of India Festival 2026 is being organized by the Ministry of Textiles with the aim of promoting Indian textiles and handicrafts.

7Who has been appointed as the new Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-India)?
(A)Avnish Mishra
(B)Sudhir Shyam
(C)Abhijit Phukon
(D)Satyapal Kumar

Answer: (D) Satyapal Kumar

Satyapal Kumar has been appointed as the new Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit-India (FIU-IND).

8Which European country declared a national emergency for the first time in 2026 due to forest fires?
(A)Italy
(B)Greece
(C)Spain
(D)Portugal

Answer: (C) Spain

Spain declared a national emergency for the first time in 2026 due to severe forest fires.

9In 2026, what was India's rank among the world's large railway systems in terms of railway electrification?
(A)1st
(B)2nd
(C)3rd
(D)4th

Answer: (B) 2nd

In 2026, India ranked second among the world's large railway systems in terms of railway electrification.

10Under the amended Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, what is the maximum fine proposed for organized paper leak offences?
(A)₹10 crore
(B)₹02 crore
(C)₹05 crore
(D)₹01 crore

Answer: (A) ₹10 crore

Under the amended Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, a maximum fine of ₹10 crore has been proposed for organized paper leak offences.