Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 31, 2026

• It acknowledged the ‘portfolio’ system introduced by Lord Canning. Hence, option (a) is correct.
• It marked the beginning of representative institutions by involving Indians in the legislative process.
• It initiated decentralisation by restoring legislative powers to the Bombay and Madras Presidencies.

• Quo Warranto literally means “By what authority”.
• It is issued to prevent usurpation of public office by someone not qualified or appointed legally. Hence, option (b) is correct.
• This ensures legality in public appointments.

• Morocco is bordered by Algeria to the east, Western Sahara to the south, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north, with the Strait of Gibraltar separating it from Spain. Hence, option (b) is correct.

 Hence, option (a) is correct.

• The Poona Pact was signed between Mahatma Gandhi and B.R. Ambedkar to resolve the issue of separate electorates for the depressed classes as announced in the Communal Award. Hence, option (a) is correct
• The Pact agreed on reserved seats for Dalits within the general electorate, instead of separate electorates.