Below are 10 important multiple-choice (MCQ) current affairs questions for Wednesday, 29 July 2026 with detailed answers and explanations. Click SHOW ANSWER to reveal the correct answer.

1Who won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2026 held in Hangzhou, China?
(A)Manu Bhaker
(B)Rahi Sarnobat
(C)Esha Singh
(D)Abhidnya Patil

Answer: (C) Esha Singh

Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup 2026 held in Hangzhou, China.

2Which camel breed, also known as the 'white camel', has recently been categorized as endangered due to a sharp decline in population?
(A)Kachchhi camel
(B)Jaisalmeri camel
(C)Malvi camel
(D)Bikaneri camel

Answer: (C) Malvi camel

The Malvi camel, also known as the "white camel," has recently been categorized as endangered due to a sharp decline in its population.

3Which state launched the Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR service on 27 July 2026?
(A)Maharashtra
(B)Gujarat
(C)Karnataka
(D)Rajasthan

Answer: (B) Gujarat

Gujarat launched the Cyber Financial Fraud e-Zero FIR service on 27 July 2026, allowing victims to file complaints online.

4Which gaseous fertilizer, containing about 82% nitrogen, has recently been approved by the Government of India for agricultural use for three years?
(A)Ammonium Sulphate
(B)Calcium Cyanamide
(C)Ammonium Nitrate
(D)Anhydrous Ammonia

Answer: (D) Anhydrous Ammonia

Anhydrous Ammonia, which contains about 82% nitrogen, has been approved by the Government of India for agricultural use for three years.

5Which Raising Day did the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrate on 27 July 2026?
(A)72nd
(B)78th
(C)85th
(D)88th

Answer: (D) 88th

The CRPF celebrated its 88th Raising Day on 27 July 2026.

6Which space agency proposed the PRAXIS mission in July 2026 to directly study the particles of Saturn's rings?
(A)NASA
(B)ISRO
(C)ESA
(D)JAXA

Answer: (A) NASA

NASA proposed the PRAXIS mission in July 2026 to directly study the particles of Saturn's rings.

7In which Uttar Pradesh river was the newly discovered freshwater shrimp species 'Caridina sharmai' found in July 2026?
(A)Ghaghara river
(B)Gomti river
(C)Betwa river
(D)Ken river

Answer: (B) Gomti river

The newly discovered freshwater shrimp species Caridina sharmai was found in the Gomti River of Uttar Pradesh.

8Who won the women's singles title at the World Junior Squash Championship 2026?
(A)Anahat Singh
(B)Joshna Chinappa
(C)Dipika Pallikal
(D)Rukaiya Salem

Answer: (A) Anahat Singh

Anahat Singh won the women's singles title at the World Junior Squash Championship 2026.

9Mount Olympus, added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2026, is located in which country?
(A)Italy
(B)Greece
(C)Turkey
(D)Albania

Answer: (B) Greece

Mount Olympus, added to the UNESCO World Heritage list in July 2026, is located in Greece.

10Who has been appointed chairperson of the high-powered task force on NTA examination reforms in 2026?
(A)Nandan Nilekani
(B)S. Somanath
(C)Tapan Deka
(D)V. Kamakoti

Answer: (A) Nandan Nilekani

Nandan Nilekani has been appointed chairperson of the high-powered task force on NTA examination reforms in 2026.