Gulveer Singh and Harjinder Kaur Secure Silver Medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026
Weightlifter Harjinder Kaur added another Silver medal for India in the women's 69kg category with a total lift of 227kg.
This marks Harjinder Kaur's second consecutive medal at the Commonwealth Games.
The double silver victory underscores India's expanding track record in athletics and weightlifting disciplines at global multisport events.
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Commonwealth Games Federation Headquarters: London, UK
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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