India Submits Bid to Host the 2030 Commonwealth Games
India has officially submitted its bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, aiming to reinforce its credentials for staging the 2036 Olympic Games. The proposal, delivered by the Indian Olympic Association delegation in London, emphasizes athlete-centric, inclusive, sustainable, and future-oriented Games. The federal government has approved the Host Collaboration Agreement and necessary ministerial guarantees. India’s bid joins competition from Canada and Nigeria, with the host city expected to be announced this November in Glasgow.
MCQs:
1. The bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games was submitted by which Indian city?
A) New Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Ahmedabad
Answer: D
2. One of the goals of bidding for the 2030 Commonwealth Games is to prepare India for hosting which future event?
A) FIFA World Cup 2030
B) Commonwealth Youth Games 2028
C) Summer Olympics 2036
D) Asian Games 2034
Answer: C
3. The host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games will be selected in which city and month?
A) Edinburgh, October
B) London, September
C) Glasgow, November
D) Toronto, December
Answer: C
India–Japan Sign 21 Agreements on Technology and Supply Chain Security
During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Tokyo, India and Japan inked 21 agreements across sectors including artificial intelligence, semiconductor development, and broader technological cooperation. These pacts aim to strengthen both nations' positions in global supply chains and boost innovation, economic security, and industrial growth through a jointly outlined roadmap.
MCQs:
1. How many agreements did India and Japan sign during PM Modi’s Tokyo visit?
A) 10
B) 15
C) 21
D) 25
Answer: C
2. Which of the following sectors was not specifically mentioned among the agreements?
A) Artificial intelligence
B) Renewable energy
C) Semiconductor development
D) Technological cooperation
Answer: B
3. The India–Japan roadmap primarily aims to enhance:
A) Military alliances
B) Tourism
C) Innovation and economic security
D) Agricultural trade
Answer: C
Fatal Landslide Near Vaishno Devi Shrine Amid Severe Monsoon Rains
Severe monsoon rainfall in the Himalayas has triggered a devastating landslide near the Vaishno Devi shrine in India, resulting in at least 33 deaths. This tragic incident coincides with catastrophic flooding in Pakistan’s Punjab province, which has displaced over one million people, inundated 1,400+ villages, and severely impacted grain crops, highlighting the escalating climate risks in South Asia.
MCQs:
1. How many lives were lost in the landslide near Vaishno Devi?
A) 20
B) 33
C) 50
D) 72
Answer: B
2. The worst flooding in Pakistan’s Punjab province has affected approximately how many residents?
A) 100,000
B) 500,000
C) Over 1 million
D) 10 million
Answer: C
3. The widespread flooding and landslides are a direct consequence of:
A) Cyclonic storms
B) Torrential monsoon rains
C) Earthquakes
D) Dam failures unrelated to rainfall
Answer: B
Punjab Government Raises Concern Over Sidelined Officers in Chandigarh
The Punjab government has sought the Governor of Punjab’s intervention, alleging that Punjab cadre IAS and PCS officers are being sidelined in the Chandigarh UT administration, with key departments now reportedly dominated by AGMUT cadre officers. This, according to the Punjab chief secretary, violates the 1966 directive mandating equitable representation of Punjab and Haryana personnel, and undermines the reaffirmed 60:40 officer ratio. Out of eleven IAS posts, only two are currently held by Punjab officers.
MCQs:
1. In which Union Territory are Punjab cadre officers allegedly being sidelined?
A) Delhi
B) Chandigarh
C) Puducherry
D) Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Answer: B
2. What is the mandated officer representation ratio between Punjab and Haryana in Chandigarh?
A) 50:50
B) 70:30
C) 60:40
D) 80:20
Answer: C
3. How many IAS posts in Chandigarh UT are currently held by Punjab officers out of the total of eleven?
A) 0
B) 2
C) 5
D) 8
Answer: B
New Passport Photo Rules for Indian Expats in Dubai from Sept 1
Starting September 1, 2025, Indian expatriates in Dubai must submit passport photographs that comply with ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) standards when applying for new passports or renewals. Communicated by India’s Ministry of External Affairs, the updated guidelines enforce globally standardized specifications—including photo size, background, facial expression, and resolution—to enhance the security and consistency of international travel documentation.
MCQs:
1. From what date will the new passport photo rules take effect for Indian expats in Dubai?
A) August 1, 2025
B) September 1, 2025
C) October 1, 2025
D) January 1, 2026
Answer: B
2. Which organization’s standards must the new passport photographs adhere to?
A) FAA
B) ICAO
C) ISO
D) UNWTO
Answer: B
3. The new guidelines are applicable to:
A) Only new passport applications
B) Only passport renewals
C) Both new applications and renewals
D) Indian nationals worldwide
Answer: C
