1. Which Indian state became the first to receive an Exploration Licence (EL) for a Rare Earth Elements (REE) block under India’s new critical minerals framework?
Ans: Gujarat
2. By what year has India set the target of providing 5G connectivity to 100 crore (1 billion) people?
Ans: 2030
3. The Ladakh Administration recently notified how many heritage sites as Protected Monuments?
Ans: 27
4. The 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026 is being organized under which theme?
Ans: Scale without boundaries
5. Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL) constructed the indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun in which city?
Ans: Visakhapatnam
6. Which state government prohibited the sale, promotion, and distribution of junk food in and around school campuses in July 2026?
Ans: Telangana
7. Who was designated as India’s next Ambassador to Mexico in July 2026?
Ans: Ngulkham Jathom Gangte