Ladakh Scouts Triumph in the 6th LG Cup Horse Polo Championship 2026
Held at the Goshan International Polo Stadium in Drass, the Ladakh Scouts defeated the Animal Husbandry Department team in the final match.
The tournament plays a crucial role in preserving traditional horse polo culture in the high-altitude region of Ladakh.
Promoting equestrian sports in border regions fosters sports tourism and local youth engagement in defense-centric sports.
Key Facts / Static GK
Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh: Brigadier (Dr.) B.D. Mishra (Retd.)
Q Practice Quiz — 30 July 2026
1. What is the total combined stake approved by IRDAI for Patanjali Ayurved and DS Group foundations in Magma General Insurance?
Explanation: IRDAI approved the acquisition of a 98.055% total stake in Magma General Insurance, comprising 73.56% by Patanjali Ayurved and approximately 24.50% by DS Group-associated foundations.
2. What amount was paid by the Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) as dividend to the Government of India for Financial Year 2025-26?
Explanation: LIC presented a dividend payout of ₹12,207.25 crore to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for the Financial Year 2025-26.
3. What is the annual coupon rate offered by State Bank of India on its ₹4,691 crore Additional Tier-1 (AT1) bond issuance for FY 2026-27?
Explanation: SBI issued its first AT1 bonds of FY 2026-27 raising ₹4,691 crore at a fixed annual coupon rate of 7.75%.
4. Which iconic international landmark recently became the first UAE tourist attraction to accept UPI for online ticketing?
Explanation: Burj Khalifa became the first UAE tourist landmark to integrate UPI for online ticket bookings via NIPL, NEOPAY, and Emaar Entertainment.
5. Which entity launched India's first employee-controlled 'Flexi Benefits Basket' enabled on UPI?
Explanation: OmniCard, operated by Eroute Technologies Private Limited, launched India's first Flexi Benefits Basket on UPI.
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