SSC Daily Quiz — 2026-07-27

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Switzerland recently inaugurated 'SwissFEL', the world's most powerful X-ray laser, located at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI). This facility will enable researchers to observe extremely fast processes such as those in molecules, viruses, and materials, opening new avenues for scientific discovery.

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Ajay Banga was appointed as the 14th President of the World Bank Group in May 2023, and assumed office in June 2023 for a five-year term. He is the first Indian-American to head the institution.

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Rajasthan recently launched the 'Chief Minister’s Rural Housing Scheme' to provide affordable housing to the economically weaker sections in rural areas, reiterating its commitment to 'Housing for All'.

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The 43rd ASEAN Summit and related summits were held in Jakarta, Indonesia in September 2023. This is a recurring event, and 'Jakarta, Indonesia' was the host city for the 2023 and potentially projected 2026 summits.

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Germany-based Volocopter successfully completed the first crewed flight of its eVTOL aircraft, VoloCity, in May 2024. This marks a significant step towards urban air mobility solutions.

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The book 'The India Way: Strategies for an Uncertain World' was authored by Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, India's current Minister of External Affairs. It was published in 2020.

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While specific 2026 GSER events are not yet confirmed, Bengaluru has consistently been a highlight in global startup reports and is a prominent hub for such discussions. The Global Startup Ecosystem Report is usually released annually, with regional events.

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Karsten Warholm of Norway has consistently reset the men's 400m hurdles world record in recent years, including at the Tokyo Olympics and other major championships. His current world record is 45.94 seconds, set at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics (held in 2021).

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The International Day of Co-operatives is celebrated annually on the first Saturday of July. The theme for 2026 would be announced closer to the date, but the celebration emphasizes the contributions of cooperatives to address the world’s major problems.

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Himachal Pradesh recently launched the 'Chief Minister's Skill Development Fellowship Scheme' aimed at providing opportunities to young graduates to gain practical experience and contribute to various government projects and initiatives.