This is the current affairs 27 to 29 July 2026. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
1. Which athlete won India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
a. Raja Muthupandi
b. Rishikanta Singh
c. Akhilesh Das
d. Mirabai Chanu
Answer: d. Mirabai Chanu (Lifted 190 kg, became champion for the third consecutive time)
– Mirabai Chanu won India’s first gold medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
– She lifted a total of 190 kg in the Women’s 48 kg weightlifting category. This included 85 kg in the Snatch and 105 kg in the Clean and Jerk.
Third Consecutive Commonwealth Gold
– 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games
– 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games
– 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games
– Mirabai thus achieved an incredible hat-trick of gold medals in the Commonwealth Games.
How are medals won in Weightlifting?
– Weightlifting consists of two events: Snatch and Clean and Jerk. In both events, the athlete has to lift the barbell from the ground to above the head, but the techniques of both events are different.
1. Snatch:
In the Snatch, the athlete lifts the barbell from the ground directly overhead in a single movement. During this process, the athlete comes under the barbell into a squat position and then stands up while controlling the weight. This event requires maximum speed, balance, strength, and flexibility.
2. Clean and Jerk:
This event is completed in two stages.
– Clean: The athlete lifts the barbell from the ground to the shoulders.
– Jerk: After that, using the strength of the legs and shoulders, the athlete lifts the barbell overhead with the arms fully extended.
Chanu Created Games Records
– Glasgow CWG 2026: Mirabai set new Commonwealth and Games records in the 48 kg category in Snatch (85 kg), Clean and Jerk (105 kg), and Total Lift (190 kg).
Awards and Honours:
– Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2018)
– Padma Shri (2018)
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2. Who became the first Indian athlete to win a gold medal in a para-athletics event in the history of the Commonwealth Games?
a. Sharmila Dhankad
b. Bhavina Patel
c. Deepa Malik
d. Avani Lekhara
Answer: a. Sharmila Dhankad (Won the gold medal in the Women’s Shot Put (F57) event at the Commonwealth Games 2026)
– At the age of 39, Indian para-athlete Sharmila Dhankad created history by winning the gold medal in the Women’s Shot Put (F57) event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow.
– Sharmila became the first Indian athlete in the history of the Commonwealth Games to win a gold medal in a para-athletics event.
– She ended India’s 20-year wait for a medal in para-athletics at the Commonwealth Games.
– She secured first place with a season-best throw of 9.81 metres.
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3. In which event did Valluri Ajay Babu win a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
a. Weightlifting (Men’s 79 kg category)
b. Shooting (10m Air Rifle)
c. Boxing (71 kg category)
d. Wrestling (74 kg Freestyle)
Answer: a. Weightlifting (Men’s 79 kg category)
– Valluri Ajay Babu won the silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow.
– Event: Men’s 79 kg Weightlifting category.
– Total Lift: 330 kg (149 kg in Snatch + 181 kg in Clean and Jerk)
– In the Snatch round, he lifted 149 kg and set a new Games Record.
– He missed the gold medal by just 1 kg (Malaysia’s Eri Hidayat Muhammad won the gold with a total lift of 331 kg).
– He is a resident of Vizianagaram district in Andhra Pradesh.
– His father, Valluri Srinivasa Rao, won a bronze medal in Weightlifting at the 2010 Delhi Commonwealth Games.
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4. In which event of the 2026 Commonwealth Games did Gyaneshwari Yadav win a silver medal?
a. Archery (Individual Recurve)
b. Boxing (Women’s 52 kg category)
c. Wrestling (53 kg Freestyle)
d. Weightlifting (Women’s 53 kg category)
Answer: d. Weightlifting (Women’s 53 kg category)
– Gyaneshwari Yadav is a resident of Rajnandgaon district, Chhattisgarh.
– She won the silver medal in the Women’s 53 kg Weightlifting category at the Commonwealth Games.
– She lifted a total of 207 kg (92 kg in Snatch + 115 kg in Clean and Jerk).
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5. Which medal did Sarvesh Kushare win in the Men’s High Jump event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games?
a. Gold
b. Silver
c. Bronze
d. Diamond
Answer: b. Silver
– Sarvesh Kushare is a resident of Deola Taluka in Nashik district, Maharashtra.
– He won the silver medal by clearing a height of 2.29 metres in the Men’s High Jump event.
– He became the second Indian after Tejaswin Shankar (Bronze, Birmingham 2022) to win a medal in the High Jump event in the history of the Commonwealth Games.
– He is serving as a Havildar in the Indian Army.
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6. In which sporting event did Chainbam Rishikanta Singh win a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow?
a. Wrestling (60 kg Greco-Roman)
b. Boxing (60 kg Lightweight)
c. Weightlifting (Men’s 60 kg category)
d. Athletics (100 metres)
Answer: c. Weightlifting (Men’s 60 kg category)
– He is a resident of Manipur and serves in the Indian Army.
– He lifted a total of 264 kg (121 kg in Snatch + 143 kg in Clean and Jerk) at the Commonwealth Games.
– New CWG Record: He set a new Commonwealth Games Record in the Snatch event by lifting 121 kg.
– However, Malaysia’s Mohammad Aniq Kasdan won the gold medal by setting a new overall Games Record with a total lift of 273 kg (121 kg Snatch + 152 kg Clean and Jerk).
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7. In which sporting event did Raja Muthupandi win a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow?
a. Weightlifting (Men’s 65 kg category)
b. Boxing (65 kg category)
c. Wrestling (65 kg Freestyle)
d. Judo (65 kg category)
Answer: a. Weightlifting (Men’s 65 kg category)
– Raja Muthupandi is a resident of Tamil Nadu.
– He won the silver medal in the Men’s 65 kg Weightlifting category.
– He won this medal by lifting a total of 298 kg (135 kg in Snatch + 163 kg in Clean and Jerk).
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8. Which Indians won the gold medal and the bronze medal, respectively, in the 25m Pistol event at the ISSF Shooting World Cup 2026 (Hangzhou, China)?
a. Rahi Sarnobat, Manu Bhaker
b. Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker
c. Esha Singh, Apurvi Chandela
d. Manu Bhaker, Esha Singh
Answer: b. Esha Singh, Manu Bhaker (Esha Singh won the Gold Medal and Manu Bhaker won the Bronze Medal)
– Esha Singh (Telangana): Gold Medal in the Women’s 25m Pistol event.
– Manu Bhaker (Haryana): Bronze Medal in the same event.
– National Sports Policy & TOPS: Both Esha Singh and Manu Bhaker are among the top athletes supported under the Government of India’s Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) and the Khelo India Programme.
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9. How many Gold Medals did India win at the International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO) 2026?
a. Debadatta Priyadarshi and Harshit Singla
b. Kabir Chhillar and Sandeep Kuchi
c. Rajesh Mahajan and Vipul Kumar
d. Both a and b
Answer: d. Both a and b (Debadatta Priyadarshi, Harshit Singla, Kabir Chhillar and Sandeep Kuchi)
– This Olympiad was held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from 10 to 19 July 2026.
– India jointly secured the first position along with China, Vietnam, and Russia.
– A total of 363 students from 93 countries participated.
– This was the first time that any country won four Gold Medals at the International Chemistry Olympiad.
Indian Students Who Won Gold Medals
– Debadatta Priyadarshi – Bhubaneswar (Odisha)
– Harshit Singla – Mandi Gobindgarh (Punjab)
– Kabir Chhillar – Delhi
– Sandeep Kuchi – Hyderabad (Telangana)
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10. The then President Shahabuddin of which neighbouring country resigned from his post in July 2026?
a. China
b. Bangladesh
c. Pakistan
d. Sri Lanka
Answer: b. Bangladesh
– Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin submitted his resignation to the Speaker of Parliament (Jatiya Sangsad), Hafiz Uddin Ahmed.
– The President cited serious health problems as the reason for his resignation.
He Did Not Resign Even After Hasina Left the Country
– Mohammad Shahabuddin assumed office as President in April 2023.
– After the student movement of July–August 2024, the Awami League government was removed from power.
– Due to that movement, the then Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had to leave the country.
– After that, Shahabuddin remained the only constitutional office-holder from the Awami League government who continued in office even two years later.
– He went to London for medical treatment on 9 May and returned to Dhaka on 18 May.
– According to reports in Bangladeshi newspapers quoting sources, during this visit the President spoke over the phone with former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been staying in India.
– As soon as the top leadership of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) came to know about this conversation, they took the matter very seriously.
– They conveyed to the President that contacting or speaking with Sheikh Hasina was not acceptable in the current political environment and that he should resign from his post.
Pressure Increased on Shahabuddin to Resign
– Shahabuddin’s resignation came at a time when former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had recently told Reuters that she would end her exile in India and return to Bangladesh.
– She also said that she would face the legal proceedings pending against her in court.
– After this announcement by Sheikh Hasina, leaders of the ruling Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) increased pressure on President Shahabuddin to resign.
– Had the President remained in office during Sheikh Hasina’s return, he could have taken steps in her favour.
– If any constitutional dispute had arisen, he could have played a role in handling it.
– This was the main reason why pressure on him to resign increased significantly.
Now the Speaker Will Perform the Duties of the President
– According to Article 54 of the Constitution of Bangladesh, until a new President is elected, the Speaker of Parliament, Hafiz Uddin Ahmed, will serve as the Acting President.
– Thereafter, Parliament must elect a new President within 90 days, who will complete the remainder of the current term.
– Mohammad Shahabuddin’s term was scheduled to continue until April 2028.
Bangladesh
– Capital: Dhaka
– Prime Minister: Tarique Rahman
– Currency: Taka
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11. The traditional Mojari (footwear) of which city in Rajasthan received the GI Tag?
a. Udaipur
b. Jaipur
c. Jodhpur
d. Bikaner
Answer: c. Jodhpur
– The Geographical Indication Registry of the Central Government presented the GI certificate to the Jodhpur Handicraft Exporters Association and Gram Vikas Seva Sansthan.
– Jodhpur Mojari is a nearly 200-year-old traditional craft that was once the pride of the royal families of Marwar.
– It is mainly handcrafted by more than 35,000 artisans of the Jingar (Jinagar) community of Jodhpur.
– So far, 24 products from Rajasthan have received the GI Tag.
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12. Which country declared a National Emergency due to the wildfires spreading across Europe’s forests?
a. Spain
b. France
c. Portugal
d. Canada
Answer: a. Spain
– The Government of Spain declared a National Emergency on the night of 23 July 2026.
– Forest fires broke out at several places near Madrid and Ávila, forcing more than 10,000 people to evacuate their homes.
– These fires have spread across Spain and much of Southern Europe.
– This is the first time such a step has been taken because of forest fires.
– Earlier, Spain had declared the same level of emergency alert during the nationwide power outage in 2025.
– According to the European Forest Fire Information Service, more than 350 forest fires have occurred in Spain so far in 2026.
– Meanwhile, France has sought assistance from the European Union to deal with fires along its Atlantic coast.
– Due to the extreme heat, wildfires have spread across Europe.
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13. When is Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated?
a. 28 July
b. 27 July
c. 26 July
d. 25 July
Answer: c. 26 July
– It is observed every year on 26 July to remember the sacrifice made by Indian soldiers during the Kargil War of 1999.
– The war lasted for more than 60 days (between May and July 1999), and India eventually regained control of all its territories.
– The war ended on 26 July 1999.
– The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Vijay’ to recapture Indian territory from Pakistani intruders in the Kargil–Dras sector.
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14. When is the International Day for the Conservation of Mangrove Ecosystems observed?
a. 25 July
b. 26 July
c. 27 July
d. 28 July
Answer: b. 26 July
– Its objective is to raise awareness about mangrove ecosystems and promote their sustainable management and conservation.
– This day has been declared by UNESCO.
About Mangroves
– A mangrove is a small tree or shrub that grows along the seashore, with its roots often submerged in saline sediments.
– The term “mangrove” refers to trees and shrubs growing in swampy areas.
– Mangroves are flowering trees belonging to the families Rhizophoraceae, Acanthaceae, Lythraceae, Combretaceae, and Arecaceae.
Mangroves in India
– Coverage: According to the India State of Forest Report 2023 (ISFR-2023), India’s total mangrove cover is 4,991.68 sq km.
– This accounts for 0.15% of the country’s total geographical area.
– West Bengal has the highest mangrove cover (42.45%), followed by Gujarat (23.66%) and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands (12.39%).
– Between 2001 and 2023, Gujarat recorded an increase of 253.06 sq km in mangrove cover.
Largest Mangrove Forests
– Sundarbans: Located in West Bengal, the Sundarbans are the largest mangrove forest in the world and are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
– Bhitarkanika Mangroves: India’s second-largest mangrove forest is located in Bhitarkanika, Odisha, formed by the Brahmani and Baitarani river deltas.
– Besides this, the Godavari–Krishna mangroves extend from Odisha to Tamil Nadu. The backwaters of Kerala also have a high density of mangrove forests.
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15. When is World Hepatitis Day observed?
a. 30 July
b. 29 July
c. 28 July
d. 27 July
Answer: c. 28 July
– Theme for the year 2026: Hepatitis: Let’s Break It Down.
– This disease causes inflammation of the liver and can also lead to liver cancer. It is one of the major global public health challenges of this decade.
– Hepatitis is a group of infectious diseases classified into types A, B, C, D, and E.
– Statistics show that one person dies every 30 seconds worldwide due to hepatitis.
– Keeping the seriousness of this disease in view, the World Health Organization has set a target to eliminate hepatitis by the year 2030.
History
– Nobel Prize-winning scientist Dr. Baruch Blumberg discovered the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for it.
– 28 July is Dr. Baruch Blumberg’s birthday, and this day is observed as World Hepatitis Day.
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16. Sarnath, located in which state, was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming India’s 45th World Heritage Site?
a. Maharashtra
b. Jharkhand
c. Bihar
d. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: d. Uttar Pradesh
– Sarnath, the site of Lord Buddha’s first sermon, has finally been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
– It has become India’s 45th and Uttar Pradesh’s fourth UNESCO World Heritage Site.
– This was announced in July 2026 during the 48th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Busan, South Korea.
Sarnath
– It is a town in Varanasi district.
– Sarnath holds special significance in Buddhism.
– It was here that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after attaining enlightenment, setting the Wheel of Dharma (Dharmachakra) in motion.
– It was from this place that the Buddhist Sangha was established, and the message of compassion, peace, and the Middle Path spread across the world.
– For nearly 2,600 years, this site has remained a major center of faith for Buddhist devotees and pilgrims.
World Heritage Sites in Uttar Pradesh
– Taj Mahal
– Agra Fort
– Fatehpur Sikri
– Sarnath
UNESCO World Heritage Site
– These are sites that have been officially recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.
– These sites possess outstanding cultural, historical, natural, or mixed (both cultural and natural) significance.
– They are selected by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee.
List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in India: 44
1) Agra Fort
2) Ajanta Caves
3) Ellora Caves
4) Taj Mahal
5) Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram
6) Sun Temple, Konark
7) Kaziranga National Park
8) Keoladeo National Park
9) Manas Wildlife Sanctuary
10) Churches and Convents of Goa
11) Fatehpur Sikri
12) Group of Monuments at Hampi
13) Khajuraho Group of Monuments
14) Elephanta Caves
15) Great Living Chola Temples
16) Group of Monuments at Pattadakal
17) Sundarbans National Park
18) Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks
19) Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
20) Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi
21) Qutb Minar and its Monuments, Delhi
22) Mountain Railways of India
23) Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
24) Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
25) Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park
26) Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus)
27) Red Fort Complex
28) Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
29) Western Ghats
30) Hill Forts of Rajasthan
31) Great Himalayan National Park Conservation Area
32) Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell), Patan, Gujarat
33) Archaeological Site of Nalanda Mahavihara, Nalanda, Bihar
34) Khangchendzonga National Park
35) The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement *
36) Historic City of Ahmedabad
37) Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai
38) Jaipur City, Rajasthan
39) Dholavira: A Harappan City
40) Kakatiya Rudreshwara (Ramappa) Temple, Telangana
41) Santiniketan, West Bengal
42) Sacred Ensembles of the Hoysalas (Group of Three Temples)
43) Charaideo Moidams (Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty), Assam
44) Maratha Military Landscapes (11 forts in Maharashtra and one fort in Tamil Nadu)
45) Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh
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UNESCO Tentative World Heritage Sites in India: 69
1) Temples of Bishnupur, West Bengal
2) Mattancherry Palace, Ernakulam, Kerala
3) Group of Monuments at Mandu, Madhya Pradesh
4) Sri Harmandir Sahib, Amritsar, Punjab
5) Majuli River Island, located in the middle of the Brahmaputra River, Assam
6) Namdapha National Park
7) Wild Ass Sanctuary, Little Rann of Kutch
8) Neora Valley National Park
9) Desert National Park
10) Silk Road Sites in India
11) Qutb Shahi Monuments of Hyderabad: Golconda Fort, Qutb Shahi Tombs, Charminar
12) Mughal Gardens in Kashmir
13) Delhi – A Heritage City
14) Monuments and Forts of the Deccan Sultanate
15) Cellular Jail, Andaman Islands
16) Iconic Saree Weaving Clusters of India
17) Apatani Cultural Landscape
18) Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam
19) Monuments of the Island of Srirangapatna
20) Chilika Lake
21) Padmanabhapuram Palace
22) Sites of India’s Non-Violent Freedom Movement (Satyagraha)
23) Thembang Fortified Village
24) Narcondam Island
25) Ekamra Kshetra – The Temple City, Bhubaneswar
26) Burzahom Neolithic Settlement
27) Archaeological Remains of the Harappan Port-Town at Lothal
28) Mountain Railways of India (Extension)
29) Chettinad, Cluster of Tamil Merchant Villages
30) Bahá’í House of Worship at New Delhi
31) Evolution of Temple Architecture – Aihole-Badami-Pattadakal
32) Cold Desert Cultural Landscape of India
33) Uttarapath, Badshahi Road, Sadak-e-Azam, Sites along the Grand Trunk Road
34) Keibul Lamjao Conservation Area
35) Garo Hills Conservation Area (GHCA)
36) Historic Ensemble of Orchha
37) Iconic Riverfront of the Historic City of Varanasi
38) Temples of Kanchipuram
39) Hire Benkal Megalithic Site
40) Bhedaghat-Lametaghat in the Narmada Valley
41) Satpura Tiger Reserve
42) Geoglyphs of the Konkan Region of India
43) Jingkieng Jri: Living Root Bridge Cultural Landscape
44) Sri Veerabhadra Temple and Monolithic Bull (Nandi), Lepakshi (Vijayanagara Sculpture and Painting Tradition)
45) Sun Temple, Modhera and its Surrounding Monuments
46) Unakoti Hill Range, Rock-cut Sculptures and Carvings of Unakoti District
47) Vadnagar – A Multi-layered Historic Town of Gujarat
48) Serial Nomination of the Coastal Fortifications of the Konkan Coast, Maharashtra
49) Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh
50) Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur
51) Rock Art Sites of the Chambal Valley
52) Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Bhojpur
53) Gond Monuments of Ramnagar, Mandla
54) Historic Complex of Dhamnar
55) Kanger Valley National Park
56) Mudumal Megalithic Menhirs
57) Ashokan Edict Sites along the Mauryan Routes (Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat)
58) Chausath Yogini Temples (Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Odisha)
59) Serial Nomination of the Gupta Temples in North India
60) Palaces and Forts of the Bundelas
61) Salkhan Fossil Park, Sonbhadra (Uttar Pradesh)
62) Naga Hills Ophiolite (Kiphire, Nagaland)
63) Deccan Traps at Panchgani and Mahabaleshwar
64) Geological Heritage of St. Mary’s Islands
65) Caves of the Meghalayan Age (East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya)
66) Natural Heritage of Erra Matti Dibbalu (Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh)
67) Natural Heritage of Tirumala Hills (Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh)
68) Natural Heritage of Varkala (Kerala)
69) Serial Nomination of the Buddhist Triangle of Odisha
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