15 July CA — ca quiz Current Affairs

• Key Fact India holds the Chairmanship of BRICS for the year 2026 and is hosting the 18th BRICS Summit. • Supporting Detail The theme focuses on strengthening global resilience, technological innovation, and sustainable multilateral growth. • Related Concept BRICS serves as a major platform for emerging economies to enhance geopolitical and economic cooperation. • Why wrong options are wrong Russia hosted the 2024 summit, Brazil hosted in 2025, and South Africa hosted in 2023. • Exam Trick BRICS Chairmanship follows a rotating sequence among member nations. • Additional Info The BRICS group expanded in recent years to include new member states such as Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iran, Egypt, and Ethiopia.

• Key Fact Telangana was officially chosen to host the 8th edition of the Khelo India Youth Games. • Supporting Detail The initiative aims to enhance grassroots sports infrastructure and uncover young athletic talent across the state. • Related Concept The Khelo India initiative is a national program aimed at reviving sports culture in India at the grassroots level. • Why wrong options are wrong Odisha, Haryana, and Assam have hosted previous editions of Khelo India events. • Exam Trick Telangana is the primary host state for the upcoming 8th KIYG edition. • Additional Info The games will feature various indigenous and traditional Indian sports along with standard Olympic disciplines.

• Key Fact INS Mahendragiri, a Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth frigate, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Visakhapatnam. • Supporting Detail Named after a prominent peak in the Eastern Ghats, it features advanced indigenous stealth and radar technologies. • Related Concept Project 17A frigates represent a major modernization effort for the surface fleet of the Indian Navy. • Why wrong options are wrong INS Nilgiri, INS Taragiri, and INS Vindhyagiri are earlier frigates built under the same project. • Exam Trick Mahendragiri marks the 7th and final frigate of Project 17A. • Additional Info The warship was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) under the 'Make in India' initiative.

• Key Fact The United States is hosting the G20 Summit in 2026, with the leaders' summit taking place in Miami, Florida. • Supporting Detail This marks the third time the USA has hosted the G20 summit since its inception. • Related Concept The G20 rotates presidency annually among member nations across different global regions. • Why wrong options are wrong Washington D.C., New York, and San Francisco were not chosen as the main host location for the 2026 leaders' summit. • Exam Trick Miami is selected as the main destination for the 2026 G20 host city in the USA. • Additional Info The G20 consists of 19 individual countries, the European Union (EU), and the newly added African Union (AU).

• Key Fact Odisha secured the top rank in the Fiscal Health Index for managing state finances and maintaining low debt-to-GSDP ratios. • Supporting Detail The index assesses states on criteria like fiscal deficit, revenue expenditure efficiency, and debt sustainability. • Related Concept Fiscal health evaluation encourages financial discipline and prudent budgeting among Indian states. • Why wrong options are wrong While Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu perform strongly on industrial growth, Odisha led the fiscal discipline metrics. • Exam Trick Odisha topped the specific NITI Aayog fiscal performance parameters. • Additional Info NITI Aayog's Vice-Chairperson leads the governing council that formulates these state assessment frameworks.

• Key Fact Both statements are factually correct regarding the updated border development policy. • Supporting Detail VVP 2.0 expands border infrastructure beyond the Northern border to improve quality of life and stem out-migration. • Related Concept The scheme focuses on comprehensive village development to strengthen national security along border regions. • Why wrong options are wrong Statements 1 and 2 are both correct, so options selecting only one statement or neither are wrong. • Exam Trick VVP 2.0 expanded the border scope significantly beyond northern border areas. • Additional Info Mana village in Uttarakhand, previously known as the last Indian village, was officially re-designated as the "first Indian village".

• Key Fact Indian space startup 'Cosmos Serve Space' developed Mission Embrace for active orbital debris cleanup. • Supporting Detail The mission utilizes specialized robotic mechanisms to capture and de-orbit space junk safely. • Related Concept Space debris mitigation is essential to protect active satellites and sustain long-term space exploration. • Why wrong options are wrong Skyroot Aerospace provided the launch service, while Agnikul and Bellatrix specialize in rocket engines and propulsion systems. • Exam Trick Cosmos Serve Space specifically engineered the 'Embrace' debris removal payload. • Additional Info The satellite payload was integrated for launch on Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram rocket platform.

• Key Fact Both statements are correct. Project 17A ships are named after hill/mountain ranges. • Supporting Detail They feature over 75% indigenous content including sensors, SAM launchers, and sonar systems. • Related Concept The project highlights India's self-reliance efforts in naval shipbuilding and combat electronics. • Why wrong options are wrong Both statements are factually accurate, making option C the correct answer. • Exam Trick Project 17A = Mountain Range Names + High Indigenous Content. • Additional Info They were jointly constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE), Kolkata.

• Key Fact Statement C is incorrect because developing nations like India rank in the 100+ range globally on the SDG index, not in the top 10. • Supporting Detail Nordic countries (Finland, Sweden, Denmark) consistently occupy the top positions on the index. • Related Concept The SDG Index tracks national progress towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. • Why wrong options are wrong Statements A, B, and D are factually correct statements regarding the UN report. • Exam Trick Top 10 SDG positions are dominated by European/Nordic nations. • Additional Info SDG Goal 1 aims for "No Poverty" while SDG Goal 13 focuses on "Climate Action".

• Key Fact Both statements are correct. Tejastra is an indigenous laser-based Directed Energy Weapon developed for air and drone defence. • Supporting Detail It provides a cost-effective, unlimited ammunition capacity against swarm drones by targeting electronic components instantly. • Related Concept Directed Energy Weapons offer speed-of-light engagement capabilities against modern aerial threats. • Why wrong options are wrong Both statements accurately describe the system, making option C correct. • Exam Trick Tejastra = Laser / Directed Energy Weapon for Drone Countermeasures. • Additional Info DRDO is expanding DEW technology testing to develop higher power outputs capable of tactical battlefield deployment.