ഓരോ ആഴ്ചയ്ലേയും പത്രങ്ങളിലെ CURRENT AFFAIRS-48(JULY 18)
- Which three countries are part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official foreign tour beginning on July 6, 2026?
Answer: Indonesia, New Zealand and Australia -
Which telecom industry leader received the 2026 USISPF Leadership Award?
Answer: Sunil Bharti Mittal -
The Center recently amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, mainly to regulate which emerging field?
Answer: Cell and Gene Therapies -
Which city hosted the 16th India–Japan Annual Summit?
Answer: New Delhi -
How many traditional products from Himachal Pradesh recently received GI (Geographical Indication) tags?
Answer: Eight -
Who became World No. 1 in the Shot Put F57 category?
Answer: Hokato Hotozhe Sema -
Specialized Investment Funds (SIFs) have been introduced by which organization?
Answer: Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) -
Which RBI scheme came into effect from July 2026 to provide a free faster mechanism for resolving customer complaints?
Answer: Revamped Integrated Ombudsman Scheme -
National Doctor's Day is observed in India on which date?
Answer: July 1 -
Which important international observance was celebrated on 5 July 2026?
Answer: International Day of Cooperatives -
World Rural Development Day is observed on which date?
Answer: July 6 -
The Giant Snail, recently spreading rapidly in Kerala, is native to which region?
Answer: East Africa -
The Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) is an initiative of which ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Education -
The 'Flamingo Revolution', recently in the news, is associated with which country?
Answer: Albania -
Amrabad Tiger Reserve is located in which Indian state?
Answer: Telangana -
Which region witnessed a severe heatwave that dominated international news during the last week of June?
Answer: Europe -
Which annual tennis Grand Slam tournament began during this period?
Answer: Wimbledon Championships -
LokOS (Lok-People, OS-Operating System) platform operates under which government scheme?
Answer: National Rural Livelihoods Mission (NRLM) -
Name the growth model that leverages the cultural diversity, rich biodiversity and strategic border geography of the eight North-Eastern states.
Answer: Ashtalakshmi Growth Model -
From which archaeological site were the human skeletal remains handed over by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to the Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI)?
Answer: Rakhigarhi -
Name the nationwide gender-sensitisation initiative launched by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj under the Nirbhaya Fund.
Answer: Nirbhay Chetna -
Which country emerged as the world's leading ship recycling nation in 2025, according to the latest UNCTAD report?
Answer: India -
Name the high-security cloud computing contract signed between the Israeli government and jointly executed by Google and Amazon.
Answer: Project Nimbus -
The Thewa craft, recently seen in the news, is traditionally associated with which Indian state?
Answer: Rajasthan -
Name the fourth and final Sandhayak-class Survey Vessel developed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers.
Answer: INS Sanshodhak -
Who is the sole Indian representative on the United Nations' Independent International Scientific Panel on AI?
Answer: B. R. Ravindran -
Name the digital auction portal launched by NAFED to modernise agricultural auctions and improve transparency in cooperative marketing.
Answer: NAFEX -
In which forest range did the Archaeological Survey of India discover three rare 16th-century inscriptions recently?
Answer: Seshachalam Forest -
According to the latest Sample Registration System (SRS) data, what was India's Total Fertility Rate (TFR)?
Answer: 1.9 children per woman -
Name the macro-economic short-term indicator launched by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation to measure monthly changes in the real output of the services sector.
Answer: Index of Services Production -
Which ancient Indian physician was honoured with a bronze statue by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh in Scotland?
Answer: Sushruta -
Through which pass did India resume its border trade with China after a six-year suspension?
Answer: Lipulekh Pass -
Name the flagship export acceleration initiative launched by APEDA.
Answer: BHARATI Programme -
Which indigenous Airborne Early Warning and Control system received the Final Operational Clearance certificate from DRDO?
Answer: Netra -
Name the upgraded online health screening portal launched by the Ministry of Civil Aviation and Delhi International Airport Limited for international arriving passengers.
Answer: AIR SUVIDHA 2.0 -
Which traditional music form has been proposed for nomination to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list by Jammu & Kashmir government?
Answer: Sufiyana Music -
From which country will the Indian Air Force acquire retired SEPECAT Jaguar fighter aircraft to support its ageing Jaguar fleet?
Answer: United Kingdom -
Who became the first-ever cricketer to play 200 T20I matches?
Answer: Harmanpreet Kaur -
Which country won the FIH Nations Cup 2026 in women's hockey?
Answer: India -
Who was reappointed as the Solicitor General of India for another three-year term?
Answer: Tushar Mehta
