SSC Daily Quiz — 2026-07-28

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Godaan is a famous Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand. Gitanjali was written by Rabindranath Tagore, The Guide by R.K. Narayan, and Devdas by Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay.

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Let the principal be P. Amount A = (5/4)P. Simple Interest SI = A - P = (5/4)P - P = (1/4)P. Time T = 5 years. Using SI = (P * R * T)/100, we have (1/4)P = (P * R * 5)/100. (1/4) = (5R)/100. 100/20 = 5R. R = 5%.

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Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. Egypt, Nigeria, and Morocco all have coastlines.

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When a mirror is placed on the right side, the image is horizontally flipped. 'R7S' would appear as 'S7R' (the S and R are reversed, and 7 remains the same).

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The word 'diligent' means having or showing care and conscientiousness in one's work or duties. 'Industrious' means diligent and hard-working.

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Let the numbers be 3x and 4x. Their sum is 3x + 4x = 7x. Given that 7x = 84. So, x = 84/7 = 12. The numbers are 3 * 12 = 36 and 4 * 12 = 48.

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Wheat, Rice, and Barley are all examples of cereal grains. Mustard is an oilseed.

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The correct idiom is 'prefers... to...'. So, the sentence should be "She prefers coffee to tea."

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Distance = Speed × Time. For the first part: Speed = 60 km/h, Time = 30 minutes = 0.5 hours. Distance1 = 60 × 0.5 = 30 km. For the second part: Speed = 80 km/h, Time = 45 minutes = 0.75 hours. Distance2 = 80 × 0.75 = 60 km. Total distance = Distance1 + Distance2 = 30 + 60 = 90 km.

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Qutb al-Din Aibak was the founder of the Mamluk dynasty and thus the first Sultan of the Delhi Sultanate in 1206 AD.

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India recently delivered advanced light torpedoes and other military equipment to the Philippines, strengthening defense ties under the 'Act East Policy'.

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Uttar Pradesh has launched the 'Chief Minister's Skill Development Fellowship Scheme' to provide practical experience and enhance the skills of young graduates in the state.

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India has maintained its 40th position in the 'Global Innovation Index 2026', showcasing its consistent progress in innovation.

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New Delhi recently hosted the 'International Conference on Green Hydrogen (ICGH) 2026', focusing on sustainable energy solutions.

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Nitin Gupta has been re-appointed as the chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) for a new term.

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'Exercise Nomadic Elephant 2026' is a bilateral military exercise conducted between India and Mongolia to enhance interoperability.

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Odisha has launched the 'Mission Shakti Scooter Yojana' to empower women SHG members and divyangs with mobility.

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The International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystems is celebrated annually on July 26.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi was honored with the 'Lokmanya Tilak National Award 2026' for his visionary leadership.

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Russia recently launched its 'Luna-25' mission, marking its return to lunar exploration after nearly five decades, with a focus on the Moon's south pole.