State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — Last 12 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Where is the IISCO Steel Plant, where an 84,000 m³ water reservoir was inaugurated in July 2026, located?
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Correct answer: A — Burnpur, West Bengal
IISCO Steel Plant is at Burnpur, West Bengal, under SAIL.
What is the storage capacity of the RCC water reservoir inaugurated at IISCO Steel Plant on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 84,000 cubic metres
The new RCC reservoir has a storage capacity of 84,000 cubic metres.
Consider the following statements about the IISCO Steel Plant as reviewed in July 2026: 1. It is an integrated steel plant under the Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL). 2. The new reservoir supports a future 4.08 MTPA expansion project. 3. The plant produced 2.9 million tonnes of hot metal in 2025-26. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as stated by the Ministry of Steel.
Which method was used to plant over 3.61 lakh saplings in one hour in the Gandhinagar Lok Sabha constituency, setting a Guinness World Record in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Miyawaki method
The record was set using the Miyawaki method of dense plantation.
How many Oxygen Parks did the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation inaugurate in a single day on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 101
AMC inaugurated 101 Oxygen Parks in a single day; 404 was the number of public plantation sites.
The 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' campaign, under which the Gandhinagar plantation drive was held, was launched by the Prime Minister on which occasion?
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Correct answer: A — World Environment Day, 5 June 2024
PM Modi launched 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' on World Environment Day, 5 June 2024, by planting a peepal tree at Buddha Jayanti Park, Delhi.
In which district did Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary launch 982 development projects worth ₹1,047.09 crore on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Muzaffarpur
The 982 projects were inaugurated or had foundation stones laid in Muzaffarpur district.
Which lake front did Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurate in Muzaffarpur on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Sikandarpur Lake Front
Choudhary inaugurated the Sikandarpur Lake Front in Muzaffarpur.
Which age group can take part in the MY Bharat 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' competitions announced in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 15 to 29 years
The competitions are open to youth aged 15 to 29 years, individually or in groups.
The 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' competitions will culminate at which event?
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Correct answer: D — National Youth Summit, New Delhi
The three-tier competition culminates at the National Youth Summit in New Delhi.
Consider the following statements about the MY Bharat 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat' competitions: 1. They are held in a three-tier format: district, state and national. 2. Slam Poetry and Nukkad Natak are among the five creative categories. 3. Entries must be submitted only in Hindi or English. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: entries may be in Hindi, English or any regional language.
Mannathu Padmanabhan, whose statue was unveiled by the Vice-President in July 2026, was the founder of which organisation?
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Correct answer: B — Nair Service Society
The Vice-President described Mannathu Padmanabhan as the founder of the Nair Service Society.
Where was the Mannam Smrithi Mandapam inaugurated by the Vice-President on 12 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Mannam International Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi
The statue and Mannam Smrithi Mandapam are at the Mannam International Centre, Dwarka, New Delhi.
Which organisation's Delhi unit organised the unveiling of Mannathu Padmanabhan's statue in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Nair Service Society
The event was organised by the Nair Service Society (NSS), Delhi.
PM Narendra Modi's July 2026 visit to New Zealand was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to that country in how many years?
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Correct answer: B — 40 years
The joint statement says the 10–11 July 2026 visit was the first by an Indian Prime Minister to New Zealand in 40 years.
India and New Zealand set what target for two-way trade in goods and services by 2030?
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Correct answer: D — NZ$7 billion
The leaders agreed to work towards doubling two-way trade to NZ$7 billion, or about ₹35,000 crore, by 2030.
Under the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI), which pillar did New Zealand nominate as its priority, as welcomed in the July 2026 joint statement?
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Correct answer: A — Maritime Security
India welcomed New Zealand's nomination of Maritime Security as its priority pillar under the IPOI.
Consider the following statements about the India–New Zealand outcomes of July 2026: 1. The two countries endorsed a 'Roadmap to 2030' for their new Strategic Partnership. 2. An arrangement was signed between the National Maritime Heritage Complex, Lothal, and the New Zealand Maritime Museum. 3. New Zealand joined the International Solar Alliance during the visit. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: PM Modi welcomed New Zealand joining the Global Biofuels Alliance; the leaders only agreed to deepen cooperation through the International Solar Alliance.
INS Mahendragiri, commissioned on 11 July 2026, is the sixth frigate of which project?
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Correct answer: C — Project 17A
INS Mahendragiri is the sixth Project 17A indigenous stealth frigate inducted into the Indian Navy.
INS Mahendragiri was inducted into which fleet of the Indian Navy?
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Correct answer: A — Eastern Fleet
The ship was inducted into the Eastern Fleet at a ceremony in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
Which was the first ship of the Project 17A series, commissioned in January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — INS Nilgiri
The first ship of the series, INS Nilgiri, was commissioned in January 2025.
Consider the following statements about INS Mahendragiri: 1. It was designed by the Indian Navy's Warship Design Bureau. 2. It was built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata. 3. It has over 75% indigenous content and a displacement of about 6,670 tonnes. 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: INS Mahendragiri was built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited, Mumbai.
Veteran playback singer S. Janaki, who died on 11 July 2026, passed away in which city?
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Correct answer: D — Mysuru
S. Janaki died at a hospital in Mysuru, Karnataka, on 11 July 2026, aged 88.
Which civilian honour did S. Janaki decline in 2013, saying it had come too late?
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Correct answer: B — Padma Bhushan
Janaki declined the Padma Bhushan announced on the eve of Republic Day 2013, saying the recognition came too late.
How many National Film Awards did S. Janaki win?
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Correct answer: A — Four
S. Janaki was a four-time National Film Award winner and also received 33 State Film Awards.
Who won the Wimbledon 2026 women's singles title on 11 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Linda Noskova
Linda Noskova beat Karolina Muchova 6-2, 5-7, 6-3 in the final.
Both finalists of the Wimbledon 2026 women's singles, Linda Noskova and Karolina Muchova, represent which country?
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Correct answer: C — Czech Republic
Noskova beat fellow Czech player Muchova in the final.
Consider the following statements about the Wimbledon 2026 women's singles final: 1. Linda Noskova won her first Grand Slam title. 2. Noskova became the youngest Wimbledon women's champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011. 3. The final was decided in straight sets. 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: the final went to three sets, 6-2, 5-7, 6-3.
Which city hosted the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting on 11 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Nagpur
The 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting was held in Nagpur, Maharashtra, on 11 July 2026.
What is the theme of India's BRICS Chairship 2026, as cited at the BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting?
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Correct answer: D — Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability
Nitin Gadkari said India's BRICS Chairship is guided by the theme 'Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability'.
Consider the following statements about the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers' Meeting: 1. The Ministerial Declaration was adopted unanimously. 2. The Declaration covers a BRICS Railway Research Network and Sustainable Aviation Fuel. 3. It was preceded by the Transport Working Group Senior Officials' Meeting on 12–13 July 2026. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the Senior Officials' Meeting was held earlier, on 9–10 July 2026.
Lakhanpur, among the first towns approved for a PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub in July 2026, is in which district?
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Correct answer: D — Kathua
Lakhanpur is in Kathua district of Jammu & Kashmir.
Under the PM SVANidhi Street Food Hub guidelines of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, how many hubs are planned and what is the maximum central assistance per hub?
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Correct answer: A — Up to 50 hubs; up to ₹4 crore each
The guidelines provide for up to 50 Street Food Hubs, with assistance of up to ₹4 crore per approved hub (plus ₹25 lakh to ULBs that notify vending zones).
The PMFME Scheme, which crossed 2 lakh credit-linked beneficiaries in July 2026, is implemented by which ministry?
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Correct answer: A — Ministry of Food Processing Industries
Food Processing Industries Minister Chirag Paswan presided over the event; the scheme is run by the Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI).
What share of PMFME beneficiaries are women entrepreneurs, as reported on 11 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — About 44%
Nearly 44 percent of PMFME beneficiaries are women entrepreneurs. (77% is the share of women among the 1.76 lakh trained beneficiaries.)
Consider the following statements about the PMFME Scheme: 1. It was launched on 29 June 2020 as part of the Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. 2. It is a central sector scheme fully funded by the Centre in all states. 3. It follows the One District One Product (ODOP) approach with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore. 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: PMFME is a centrally sponsored scheme; costs are shared 60:40 with states (90:10 with North Eastern and Himalayan states).
Where was the 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv inaugurated on 11 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Dehradun
The 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv was inaugurated at Parade Ground, Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
The Lok Samvardhan Parv is organised by the Ministry of Minority Affairs under which scheme?
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Correct answer: A — PM VIKAS
The 6th Lok Samvardhan Parv was organised in partnership with the Uttarakhand Government under the PM VIKAS Scheme.
According to Amit Shah's directions at the Bureau of Port Security review on 10 July 2026, private security personnel deployed at ports must be trained by which force?
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Correct answer: A — CISF
Amit Shah said only private security personnel who have received training from the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) should be deployed.
The 'Nabhmitra' app, which Amit Shah asked to be promoted among fishermen, was developed by which organisation?
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Correct answer: D — ISRO
The Home Minister said the 'Nabhmitra' app, developed by ISRO, should be promoted so more fishermen download it.
TBM 'Durga', which achieved a breakthrough on 10 July 2026, is working on which Kolkata Metro corridor?
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Correct answer: B — Joka–Esplanade (Purple Line)
TBM 'Durga' completed the Khidderpore–Victoria tunnel on the Joka–Esplanade corridor of the Purple Line.
At which station did TBM 'Durga' make its breakthrough on 10 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Victoria
TBM 'Durga' successfully achieved its breakthrough at Victoria Metro Station.
Where was the Egmont Group Plenary held at which FIU-IND won runner-up in the Best Egmont Case Award 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Baku, Azerbaijan
The BECA 2026 was presented during the Egmont Group Plenary held in Baku, Azerbaijan.
How many member jurisdictions does the Egmont Group have, as stated in the FIU-IND release of July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — 182
FIU-IND's case was one of two finalists among submissions from the Egmont Group's 182 member jurisdictions.
Consider the following statements about FIU-IND's award-winning case at BECA 2026: 1. The case originated from intelligence shared by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C). 2. It involved cyber fraud proceeds of about ₹868 crore and more than 5,000 mule bank accounts. 3. The case won the top prize (winner) at BECA 2026. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the FIU-IND case was adjudged the runner-up, not the winner.
Kavach, approved on 680 route km of Northern Railway in July 2026, is what kind of system?
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Correct answer: C — An indigenous Automatic Train Protection system
Kavach is India's indigenously developed Automatic Train Protection (ATP) system.
Kavach Version 4.0 approved in July 2026 will be installed on which sections of Northern Railway's Delhi Division?
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Correct answer: B — Rewari–Delhi and Shakurbasti–Bathinda
The project covers 680 route km of the Rewari–Delhi and Shakurbasti–Bathinda sections, including feeder branch lines, at ₹206 crore.
At its 7th Governing Body meeting on 10 July 2026, National CAMPA extended which mangrove programme till 2029 with an overall outlay of ₹600 crore?
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Correct answer: D — MISHTI
The Governing Body approved a three-year extension of MISHTI till 2029 with an additional ₹500 crore, taking the overall outlay to ₹600 crore.
Which of the following was NOT among the species-related projects approved by the National CAMPA Governing Body on 10 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Great Indian Bustard
The approved projects covered river dolphins, Project Snow Leopard Phase-II, the Indian rhinoceros and the wild water buffalo, plus continued support for the Sangai; the Great Indian Bustard was not listed.
Consider the following statements about the Compensatory Afforestation Fund (CAF) Act, 2016: 1. The Act and its Rules came into force on 30 September 2018. 2. The National and State Funds are non-lapsable and interest-bearing. 3. The State Funds are kept in the Consolidated Fund of each State. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the State Compensatory Afforestation Funds are under the Public Accounts of the States/UTs, not their Consolidated Funds.
Where was the Centre of Excellence on Human–Wildlife Conflict inaugurated on 10 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — WII-SACON, Coimbatore
Bhupender Yadav inaugurated the CoE on Human–Wildlife Conflict at WII-SACON, Coimbatore.
The Centre of Excellence on Human–Wildlife Conflict was announced by the Prime Minister at which meeting?
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Correct answer: C — 7th Meeting of the National Board for Wildlife
The minister said the CoE was announced by PM Narendra Modi during the 7th Meeting of the National Board for Wildlife.
Which digital platform was launched along with the Human–Wildlife Conflict Centre of Excellence on 10 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — National Human–Wildlife Conflict Portal
The minister launched the National Human–Wildlife Conflict Portal for data management, knowledge sharing and decision support.
The 49th Session of the Codex Alimentarius Commission (CAC49), held from 6 to 10 July 2026, took place in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Geneva
CAC49 was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 6 to 10 July 2026.
At CAC49, the Codex Commission approved India's proposal for new work on a standard for which product?
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Correct answer: D — Cashew kernels
The Commission approved India's proposal to develop a Codex Standard for Cashew Kernels under the Codex Committee on Processed Fruits and Vegetables.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Codex Alimentarius Commission was established jointly by the FAO and the WHO. 2. India hosts the Codex Committee on Spices and Culinary Herbs (CCSCH), with the Spices Board as its Secretariat. 3. The standards for large cardamom, coriander and vanilla were finalised at the CCSCH session held in Kochi in 2024. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the standards were finalised at the Eighth Session of the CCSCH, held in Guwahati in October 2025.
IFSC GIFT City units were exempted in July 2026 from the licensing requirement under which section of the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Section 11
The exemption is from the licensing requirement under Section 11 of the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025 for chartering foreign vessels.
Before the July 2026 exemption, IFSC units needed a licence from which authority to charter foreign vessels under Section 11 of the Coastal Shipping Act, 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Director General of Shipping
The exemption removes the need for eligible IFSC units to obtain a licence from the Director General of Shipping.
Under the July 2026 amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945, high-alcohol formulations were moved to which schedule requiring prescription sale?
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Correct answer: C — Schedule H1
The amendment shifts these products to Schedule H1, which mandates sale against a registered medical practitioner's prescription.
What threshold triggers the new licensing requirement for alcohol-containing formulations under the July 2026 amendment?
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Correct answer: A — More than 12% v/v ethyl alcohol in quantities above 30 mL
Formulations with more than 12% v/v ethyl alcohol in quantities exceeding 30 mL are no longer covered by the Schedule K exemption.
Consider the following statements about the July 2026 amendment to the Drugs Rules, 1945: 1. It removes certain alcohol-containing formulations from the licensing exemption under Schedule K. 2. Affected products must now obtain licences under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. 3. The amendment bans the manufacture of all tinctures containing ethyl alcohol. 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: there is no ban; the products need licences and prescriptions so they remain available for legitimate therapeutic use.
Who chaired NITI Aayog's stakeholder consultation on implementing the SHANTI Act, 2025 on 10 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Prof. Abhay Karandikar
The consultation was chaired by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Member, NITI Aayog.
The SHANTI Act, 2025 relates to which sector?
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Correct answer: C — Nuclear energy
SHANTI stands for Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India; the Act covers nuclear energy and ionising radiation.
Consider the following statements about the SHANTI Act, 2025: 1. It received the assent of the President on 20 December 2025. 2. It gives statutory recognition to the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB). 3. It permits limited private participation in the nuclear sector under regulatory oversight. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct: the Act got assent on 20 December 2025 (Act No. 39 of 2025), grants statutory recognition to AERB and enables limited private participation under regulatory oversight.
Which city hosted the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit on 9 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Melbourne
The Third India–Australia Annual Summit was held in Melbourne.
The India–Australia Joint Declaration on Defence and Security Cooperation (July 2026) renews which earlier document?
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Correct answer: D — Joint Declaration on Security (2009)
The list of outcomes says the JDDSC renews the existing Joint Declaration on Security of 2009.
Which Australian university received a Letter of Intent at the July 2026 summit to set up a campus in Bengaluru?
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Correct answer: A — Flinders University
A Letter of Intent was handed to Flinders University for a campus in Bengaluru; Victoria University got a Letter of Approval for Gurugram.
Consider the following statements about the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit (July 2026): 1. The two countries established an Annual Defence Ministers' Dialogue. 2. Australia returned three antiquities that originated in Tamil Nadu. 3. Victoria University will set up its Indian campus in Bengaluru. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: Victoria University's campus is approved for Gurugram; Flinders University is the one coming to Bengaluru.
The Administrative Arrangement finalised at the July 2026 Melbourne summit operationalises the India–Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement signed in which year?
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Correct answer: C — 2014
The Arrangement operationalises the India–Australia Civil Nuclear Agreement signed in 2014.
Australian uranium exports to India under the July 2026 arrangement will be under the safeguards of which body?
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Correct answer: A — International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
The Arrangement enables uranium exports for peaceful purposes under International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) safeguards.
Consider the following statements, as given in PIB's July 2026 backgrounder on India–Australia civil nuclear cooperation: 1. Australia has the largest uranium resources in the world, more than one-third of the global total. 2. India operates 24 nuclear power reactors with an installed capacity of 8.78 GW. 3. India's Nuclear Energy Mission targets 50 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047. 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: the Nuclear Energy Mission targets 100 GW by 2047.
Which DoT project won the WSIS Prize 2026 under Action Line C6?
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Correct answer: C — Samriddh Gram
DoT won for 'Samriddh Gram: Integrated Phygital Service Delivery Model Enabled by BharatNet'.
Samriddh Gram won the WSIS Prize 2026 under which Action Line?
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Correct answer: A — C6 – Enabling Environment
The project was the global winner under Action Line C6 – Enabling Environment.
The World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) process, under which the WSIS Prizes are given, is led by which UN agency?
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Correct answer: D — ITU
The WSIS Prizes are instituted under the WSIS process led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Where was the 29th meeting of the National Tiger Conservation Authority held on 9 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Coimbatore
The 29th NTCA meeting was held at CASFOS, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
Which NTCA publication released on 9 July 2026 assesses tiger reserves on infrastructure, development, ecology and social parameters?
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Correct answer: B — STRIDES 2026
'STRIDES 2026: Status of Tiger Reserves – Infrastructure, Development, Ecology & Social Parameters' was released at the meeting.
Consider the following statements about the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA): 1. It is constituted under Section 38L of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006. 2. The Union Minister in charge of Environment is its Chairperson. 3. It includes three Members of Parliament, two from the Lok Sabha and one from the Rajya Sabha. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct, as per Section 38L of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 and the NTCA's own description.
Where was the national Letter of Authorisation for Sustainable Harnessing of Fisheries in the High Seas launched on 9 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Bhubaneswar
The national launch was organised by the Department of Fisheries in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Who launched the high seas fishing Letter of Authorisation and the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document on 9 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan
Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan launched both the LoA and the Odisha Deep Sea Fishing Mission Document.
What does the Letter of Authorisation (LoA) framework launched in July 2026 allow?
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Correct answer: B — Eligible Indian-flagged vessels to undertake regulated fishing in the high seas
The LoA enables eligible Indian-flagged fishing vessels to undertake regulated fishing operations in the high seas.
Which city hosted the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting that concluded on 9 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Kochi
The BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting concluded in Kochi under India's BRICS Chairmanship 2026.
What was described as the landmark outcome of the BRICS Women Ministerial Meeting 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Adoption of the first-ever Joint Statement in the Women Track
The landmark outcome was the adoption of the first-ever Joint Statement in the BRICS Women Track.
India's Traditional Knowledge Digital Library access agreement of July 2026 was signed between CSIR and which Australian body?
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Correct answer: B — IP Australia
CSIR and IP Australia entered into the TKDL access agreement during the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit.
After the July 2026 agreement with IP Australia, how many patent offices have access to the TKDL database?
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Correct answer: D — 18
With the signing of the Agreement with IP Australia, eighteen patent offices now have access to the database under NDAs.
Consider the following statements about the Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL): 1. It was established in 2001 by CSIR and the Ministry of AYUSH. 2. It holds information on over 5.2 lakh formulations and practices in five international languages. 3. Hindi is one of the five languages in which TKDL is made available to patent examiners. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 and 2 only
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong: the five languages are English, German, French, Japanese and Spanish.