INTERNATIONAL
Bilateral Relations
Serhii Koretskyi Approved as Ukraine’s New Prime Minister by Parliament
Ukraine's parliament, known as the Verkhovna Rada, has formally ratified the appointment of Serhii Koretskyi as the nation's new Prime Minister.
Koretskyi assumes office succeeding Yulia Svyrydenko in the key leadership role.
This political transition occurs during a critical phase of administrative reorganization and international diplomacy for Ukraine.
Koretskyi assumes office succeeding Yulia Svyrydenko in the key leadership role.
This political transition occurs during a critical phase of administrative reorganization and international diplomacy for Ukraine.
Key Facts / Static GK
Ukraine Capital: Kyiv
Ukraine Currency: Hryvnia
Ukraine President: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukraine Currency: Hryvnia
Ukraine President: Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Practice Quiz — 18 July 2026
Q1. On which railway section has India's first hydrogen-powered train been launched?
Answer: (A) Jind-Sonipat section — India's first hydrogen-powered train will initially operate on the Jind-Sonipat section of the Northern Railway in Haryana.
Q2. Which state secured the first rank among the 'Large States' category in the newly released NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index?
Answer: (C) Gujarat — Among the Large States category, Gujarat secured the first rank in the NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index.
Q3. Who has succeeded Iqbal Singh Lalpura as the new Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities (NCM)?
Answer: (A) Harjit Singh Grewal — Harjit Singh Grewal has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National Commission for Minorities, succeeding Iqbal Singh Lalpura whose tenure ended in April 2025.
Q4. GAIL has signed an MoU with which organization to collaborate on sourcing and securing strategic critical minerals?
Answer: (A) Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) — GAIL (India) Limited signed an MoU with Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL) to strengthen collaboration in sourcing critical minerals.
Q5. At which location did the Indian Navy receive its 21st MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopter from the United States?
Answer: (A) Kochi, Kerala — The 21st MH-60R Seahawk multi-role helicopter was delivered to the Indian Navy at Kochi, Kerala.
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