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Judoka Arun Kumar Temporarily Suspended Following Out-of-Competition Dope Test

Indian judoka Arun Kumar was withdrawn from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 contingent following an Adverse Analytical Finding during an out-of-competition anti-doping test.
The National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) placed the athlete under provisional suspension pending disciplinary proceedings.
NADA enforces anti-doping rules across sports disciplines in India in compliance with World Anti-Doping Agency guidelines.

Key Facts / Static GK

National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) HQ: New Delhi
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) HQ: Montreal, Canada

Q Practice Quiz — 24 July 2026

1. Which state recently launched the 'Yuva Suyog' initiative to identify grassroots athletic talent and organize ward and Panchayat level competitions?

A Madhya Pradesh
B Haryana
C Rajasthan
D Uttar Pradesh
E Gujarat

Explanation: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched the 'Yuva Suyog' platform in Rajasthan to identify grassroots sports talent by conducting competitions at ward and Panchayat levels.

2. The Tamil Nadu government renamed the Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme to honor which prominent former leader?

A C. N. Annadurai
B K. Kamaraj
C M. G. Ramachandran
D C. Rajagopalachari
E M. Karunanidhi

Explanation: The Chief Minister's Breakfast Scheme in Tamil Nadu was renamed the 'Perunthalaivar Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme' to honor former Chief Minister K. Kamaraj.

3. Which scheme supports the newly approved Electronics Manufacturing Clusters (EMCs) at Manallur and Pillapaikkam in Tamil Nadu?

A Production Linked Incentive Scheme
B Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0)
C PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan
D Scheme for Promotion of Manufacturing of Electronic Components and Semiconductors (SPECS)
E Make in India 2.0 Initiative

Explanation: The two proposed EMCs in Tamil Nadu are funded under the Modified Electronics Manufacturing Clusters Scheme (EMC 2.0), which was notified by the government in April 2020.

4. According to official railway data, what percentage of Indian Railways' broad gauge network has been electrified?

A 95.5%
B 97.2%
C 98.4%
D 99.6%
E 100%

Explanation: Indian Railways has successfully electrified 99.6% of its broad gauge network, making it the second most electrified major railway network in the world.

5. Which Maharashtra state enterprise signed an MoU with NABARD to promote green and sustainable infrastructure in rural India?

A MAHAGENCO
B MSEDCL
C MAHAPREIT
D MIDC
E MAHATRANSCO

Explanation: NABARD signed an MoU with Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology Limited (MAHAPREIT), a Government of Maharashtra enterprise, to finance green rural infrastructure.

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