1. In which city was the 3-day AI Champions for Digital Governance Summit held from July 13 to 15, 2026?
Ans: New Delhi
2.Under a strategic Memorandum of Understanding with the Maharashtra government, which institution acts as the technical Center of Excellence for the prevention and management of childhood non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?
Ans: AIIMS Nagpur
3. Which state reported the highest number of cyber fraud complaints in India during the first half of 2026?
Ans: Uttar Pradesh
4.What date is World Youth Skills Day 2026 observed globally?
Ans: July 15
5. As of July 13, what proportion of India’s net
direct tax receipts had increased annually?
Ans: 16.4%
6. The first government-run Artificial Intelligence (AI) University in India has been announced by which state?
Ans: Karnataka
7. In the Brand Finance India 100 – 2026 report, which firm was named the most valuable and powerful tire brand in India?
Ans: MRF
8.Which city hosted the opening of the first Geographical Indications (GI) Products Gallery in Uttarakhand in 2026?
Ans: Haldwani
9. For exceptional achievements to Tamil literature, who received the 60th Jnanpith Award for 2025?
Ans: R. Vairamuthu
10.Which city hosted the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation’s All India Water Secretaries’ Conference?
Ans: New Delhi