Current Affairs Quiz — 23 July 2026
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'Kusha', whose maiden flight-test was conducted by DRDO on 23 July 2026, is a:
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Correct answer: B — Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile
Kusha is a Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile designed to neutralise aerial threats such as fighter jets, missiles and UAVs.
From where was the maiden flight-test of the Kusha missile conducted in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — APJ Abdul Kalam Island, off Odisha
The test was conducted from APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha.
In the maiden test of the Kusha missile, what kind of target was intercepted?
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Correct answer: A — An electronic target simulating a high-speed, high-altitude aerial threat
The missile intercepted an electronic target simulating a high-speed and high-altitude aerial threat.
Consider the following statements about the Kusha missile system: 1. Kusha can engage fighter jets, missiles, UAVs and large aircraft. 2. Kusha's radars and command and control centre were imported, with only the missile made in India. 3. The Defence Minister said the system will eliminate import dependency for such systems. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: all weapon system elements, including the missiles, radars and command and control centre, were developed by DRDO laboratories and industry partners.
Who is the President of Romania with whom President Droupadi Murmu held talks in Bucharest on 23 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Nicușor Dan
President Murmu held one-to-one and delegation-level talks with President Nicușor Dan at Cotroceni Palace.
During President Murmu's visit in July 2026, India and Romania agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade over what period?
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Correct answer: A — Three years
The two leaders agreed to work towards doubling bilateral trade over the next three years.
Consider the following statements about President Murmu's State Visit to Romania (July 2026): 1. Romania was the last leg of a tour that also covered Moldova and North Macedonia. 2. An Indian Studies Chair is being set up at the University of Bucharest with ICCR support. 3. It was the first-ever visit by an Indian President to Romania. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: it was the first State Visit by an Indian President to Romania in nearly three decades, not the first ever.
Under the final US Section 301 measures announced on 23 July 2026, what additional duty was imposed on imports from India?
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Correct answer: A — 10%
USTR imposed an additional 10% ad valorem duty on Indian imports, down from 12.5% proposed on 2 June 2026.
The US Section 301 investigation concluded in July 2026 related to which issue?
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Correct answer: C — Prohibitions on importing goods made with forced labour
The investigation covered 60 economies' acts, policies and practices on prohibiting imports of goods produced with forced labour.
Consider the following statements regarding the final US Section 301 measures (July 2026) as they apply to India: 1. About 45% of India's exports to the US remain outside the additional 10% duty. 2. Steel, aluminium and auto parts covered under Section 232 are also charged the additional 10% duty. 3. Generic pharmaceuticals and smartphones continue to remain outside its scope. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: products already under Section 232 measures are not subject to the additional 10% duty.
Where was the second round of India–Israel Free Trade Agreement negotiations held in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
The second round was held from 20 to 23 July 2026 at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi.
What was the total merchandise trade between India and Israel in FY 2025-26?
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Correct answer: B — USD 3.93 billion
India–Israel merchandise trade stood at USD 3.93 billion in FY 2025-26.
India's Trade Policy Review concluded at the WTO in Geneva on 23 July 2026 was its:
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Correct answer: D — Eighth
It was India's Eighth Trade Policy Review; 68 WTO Members participated.
Who led India's official delegation at its Eighth Trade Policy Review at the WTO in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Rajesh Agrawal
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal led the delegation.
On 23 July 2026, the Prime Minister announced that the government would set up which of the following for paper leak cases?
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Correct answer: C — Fast-track courts
PM Modi announced fast-track courts to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks.
What was the stated purpose of the fast-track courts announced by the Prime Minister on 23 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — To ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks
The courts are meant to ensure swift and stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks.
Where will the permanent campus of the National Skill Training Institute for Women (NSTI-W), Patna be built?
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Correct answer: B — Bihta
The permanent campus will be developed at Bihta at a cost of ₹99.97 crore.
What is the main purpose of the Skill India International Centre (SIIC) for which MSDE and Bihar exchanged an MoU in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Preparing youth for overseas jobs through language training, counselling and safe-migration support
The SIIC will prepare Bihar's youth for global careers through foreign-language training, international employment counselling, certification guidance, pre-departure orientation and safe-migration support.
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2, which concluded on 23 July 2026, was held at:
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Correct answer: C — Southern Naval Command, Kochi
The engagement concluded at Southern Naval Command, Kochi.
Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 was conducted by the Indian Navy in partnership with which multinational grouping?
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Correct answer: D — Combined Maritime Forces (CMF)
It was conducted with the Combined Maritime Forces, under the Indian Navy-led Combined Task Force 154.
Where did Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launch the 'Bharat Taxi' service on 23 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Navi Mumbai International Airport
The service was launched at a programme at Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Before Maharashtra (July 2026), in which places had the 'Bharat Taxi' service already been launched?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi and Gujarat
The Ministry of Cooperation release said Maharashtra's launch came after Delhi and Gujarat.
Which city hosted the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting under India's BRICS Chairship in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Chandigarh
The 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting concluded in Chandigarh on 23 July 2026.
Which institution will coordinate the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Mental Wellness, as decided at the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting?
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Correct answer: B — NIMHANS
NIMHANS will coordinate the BRICS Network of Centres of Excellence on Mental Wellness.
What is the theme of India's BRICS Chairship 2026, under which the 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting was held?
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Correct answer: D — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
India's BRICS Chairship theme is 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
23 July marks the birth anniversary of which two freedom fighters, to whom the Prime Minister paid tributes in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad
The PM paid tributes to Lokmanya Tilak and Chandra Shekhar Azad on their birth anniversaries on 23 July.
Freedom fighter Subramania Siva, remembered on his death anniversary on 23 July 2026, was imprisoned by the British along with which leader?
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Correct answer: B — V. O. Chidambaram Pillai
Subramania Siva was imprisoned along with V. O. Chidambaram Pillai; he hailed from Vatlagundu, Tamil Nadu.