State Staff Selection Current Affairs Quiz — Last 6 months
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
By what date did the Sports Ministry ask National Sports Federations to publish their Los Angeles 2028 Olympic selection pathways?
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Correct answer: A — 15 July 2026
NSFs were asked to publish the pathway on their websites immediately and no later than 15 July 2026.
As stated by the Sports Ministry, the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are scheduled for which dates?
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Correct answer: C — 14 – 30 July 2028
The Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games are scheduled to be held from 14 July to 30 July 2028.
According to the AISHE report released in July 2026, what was India's Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education in 2023-24?
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Correct answer: C — 30
GER reached 29.5 in 2022-23 and 30 in 2023-24; 31.2 is the female GER for 2023-24.
What was the Gender Parity Index (GPI) in higher education in 2023-24 as per AISHE?
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Correct answer: A — 1.08
The GPI for 2023-24 stands at 1.08 and has remained above 1.0 for seven consecutive years.
Consider the following statements about AISHE: 1. GER in AISHE is computed for the 18–23 years age group. 2. Women made up 44% of STEM enrolment in 2023-24. 3. Participation in AISHE is mandatory for all Higher Education Institutions. 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: PIB's survey note says participation in AISHE is voluntary and data is self-reported.
What was the total enrolment in higher education in 2023-24 according to AISHE?
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Correct answer: B — 4.50 crore
Enrolment rose from 3.42 crore (2014-15) to 4.46 crore (2022-23) and 4.50 crore (2023-24); 2.24 crore is female enrolment.
What is the last date for applications under the ₹37,500 crore Scheme for Promotion of Surface Coal/Lignite Gasification Projects?
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Correct answer: A — 7 September 2026
Applications close on 7 September 2026; 20 July is the pre-application conference, 7 July the RFP and 25 June the guidelines.
Under the 2026 coal/lignite gasification scheme, the financial incentive is capped at what share of the cost of plant and machinery?
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Correct answer: C — 20%
The Cabinet release says the incentive is a maximum of 20% of the cost of plant and machinery.
The coal gasification scheme approved by the Cabinet in May 2026 advances India's national target of gasifying how much coal by 2030?
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Correct answer: D — 100 million tonnes
The national target is 100 MT of coal gasification by 2030; the new scheme itself targets about 75 MT of coal/lignite.
How much copra did the Centre approve for procurement at MSP in Tamil Nadu in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 87,226 metric tonnes
A total of 87,226 MT of copra (87,000 MT milling and 226 MT ball copra) will be procured; 96,879 MT is the Totapuri mango quantity.
Under which scheme will Totapuri mangoes be procured in Tamil Nadu in 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Market Intervention Scheme
Totapuri mangoes will be procured under the Market Intervention Scheme at ₹1,545.41 per quintal; copra is under the Price Support Scheme.
Consider the following statements about PM-AASHA: 1. Under the Price Support Scheme, notified pulses, oilseeds and copra are procured at MSP. 2. The Market Intervention Scheme covers perishable commodities not included under MSP procurement. 3. The Price Deficit Payment Scheme involves physical procurement of oilseeds by central agencies. 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: PIB says PDPS pays the gap between MSP and the selling price directly and does not involve physical procurement.
Who led the Indian delegation at the 23rd India–Myanmar National Level Meeting in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan
The Indian delegation was led by Govind Mohan, Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs.
In MAHASAGAR, cited by India at the India–Myanmar meeting, what does the acronym stand for?
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Correct answer: B — Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions
PIB expands MAHASAGAR as Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions.
Which two connectivity projects did India and Myanmar stress completing at the 23rd National Level Meeting?
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Correct answer: C — Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project and India–Myanmar–Thailand Trilateral Highway
Both sides stressed completing the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport project and the India–Myanmar–Thailand trilateral highway.
Where did DRDO flight-test the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket on 8 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
The LRGR was flight-tested at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur.
Which DRDO laboratory designed the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket, in association with HEMRL?
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Correct answer: D — Armament Research and Development Establishment
PIB says the LRGR is designed by ARDE in association with HEMRL; DRDL and RCI supported, and PXE coordinated the trial with ITR.
Consider the following statements about the Pinaka LRGR test of 8 July 2026: 1. The rocket was tested for a user-defined minimum range of 60 km. 2. The rocket was fired from a newly built dedicated launcher. 3. The trial was coordinated by ITR and the Proof & Experimental Establishment. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the rocket was fired from the in-service Pinaka launcher.
By which year does India aim to achieve Foot & Mouth Disease (FMD)-free status, as restated at the July 2026 Bhubaneswar workshop?
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Correct answer: A — 2030
The workshop supports the national objective of achieving FMD-free status by 2030.
Which app did the Union Animal Husbandry Minister launch under the Pandemic Fund at the FMD workshop in Bhubaneswar on 8 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Rate My Laboratory App
Rajiv Ranjan Singh launched the Rate My Laboratory App under the Pandemic Fund, along with the Dairy Vikas Portal and Vidyapeeth Portal.
Where were the 13th AITIGA Joint Committee meetings held in July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi
India hosted the meetings at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi, from 6 to 10 July 2026.
An official from which ASEAN country co-chaired the 13th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting with India?
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Correct answer: C — Malaysia
The meeting was co-chaired by Ms Mastura Ahmad Mustafa of Malaysia's Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry.
According to the Commerce Ministry, what was bilateral trade between India and ASEAN in 2025-26?
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Correct answer: A — USD 128 billion
Bilateral trade between India and ASEAN reached USD 128 billion in 2025-26; ASEAN is about 11% of India's global trade.
The Prambanan Temple Complex in Indonesia, where ASI began a conservation project in July 2026, is dedicated to whom?
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Correct answer: A — The Trimurti — Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
Prambanan, built in the 9th century, is the largest temple complex in Indonesia dedicated to the Trimurti.
In which Indonesian region is the Prambanan Temple Complex, visited by PM Modi on 8 July 2026, located?
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Correct answer: D — Yogyakarta
PIB says PM Modi visited the Prambanan Temple Complex in Yogyakarta.
As of July 2026, the Unified Logistics Interface Platform (ULIP) integrates how many systems through how many APIs?
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Correct answer: D — 46 systems through 142 APIs
ULIP integrates 46 systems across 12 Central Ministries and Departments through 142 APIs.
NLDSL, which signed a ULIP MoU with Punjab in July 2026, is the logistics arm of which body?
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Correct answer: C — NICDC
NLDSL is NICDC Logistics Data Services Limited, the logistics arm of NICDC.
The Bhubaneswar Declaration adopted on 8 July 2026 relates to which subject?
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Correct answer: B — Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes
The declaration was adopted at the National Workshop on Strengthening Tribal Research Institutes in Bhubaneswar.
KIRTADS, one of seven Tribal Research Institutes given Certificates of Appreciation in July 2026, belongs to which state?
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Correct answer: C — Kerala
KIRTADS is the Kerala Institute for Research, Training & Development Studies of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.
Which rule of the Drugs Rules, 1945 was amended to add Navi Mumbai Airport as a port for import of drugs?
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Correct answer: B — Rule 43A
The amendment to Rule 43A of the Drugs Rules, 1945 includes Navi Mumbai in the list of airports for drug imports.
After Navi Mumbai Airport was added in July 2026, how many ports of entry are notified for import of drugs into India?
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Correct answer: A — 42
The total number of ports of entry (road/rail/ship/air) for drug imports became 42.
According to UDISE+ 2025-26, how many school teachers were there in India?
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Correct answer: A — About 1.03 crore (1,02,73,020)
Teachers numbered 1,02,73,020 in 2025-26, up from 94,83,294 in 2022-23.
What was the dropout rate at the secondary level in 2025-26 as per UDISE+?
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Correct answer: B — 7.0%
Secondary dropout fell from 8.2% in 2024-25 to 7.0% in 2025-26; 3.6% is the middle level and 13.8% the 2022-23 secondary figure.
What was the Gross Enrolment Ratio at the secondary level in 2025-26 as per UDISE+?
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Correct answer: C — 71.7%
Secondary GER rose from 68.5% in 2024-25 to 71.7% in 2025-26; 89.6% is the middle-level GER and 51.9% the secondary retention rate.
Which four states signed the agreement on pending Narmada Award payments on 7 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh
The Chief Ministers of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh signed the agreement in New Delhi.
The Narmada Award payment dispute settled in July 2026 related to cost-sharing for which project?
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Correct answer: D — Sardar Sarovar Project
The agreement resolved disputes over cost-sharing for construction of the Sardar Sarovar Project.
Where is the headquarters of the Narmada Control Authority, the body set up to implement the Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal's award?
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Correct answer: A — Indore
NCA's official site says the authority has its headquarters at Indore; the 1979 award had kept it at New Delhi until a permanent location was decided.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal was constituted in 1969 under the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956. 2. The Tribunal's decision was published in the Official Gazette on 12 December 1979. 3. The Narmada Control Authority is funded mainly by the Central Government. 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 (India Code notification S.O. 770(E)). Statement 3 is wrong: NCA says it is funded in equal proportions by the four states.
Where did PM Narendra Modi and President Prabowo Subianto hold official talks on 7 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Istana Merdeka, Jakarta
The joint statement says the official bilateral talks were held on 7 July 2026 at Istana Merdeka, Jakarta.
During PM Modi's July 2026 visit, India announced the deployment of an Indonesian Liaison Officer at which centre?
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Correct answer: C — Information Fusion Centre – Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR)
The list of announcements includes the deployment of an Indonesian Liaison Officer in IFC-IOR.
Consider the following statements about PM Modi's State Visit to Indonesia in July 2026: 1. The visit took place from 6 to 8 July 2026. 2. It followed President Prabowo's visit to India as Chief Guest at the 76th Republic Day. 3. The outcomes included cooperation on the BrahMos Missile System. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
All three are correct as per the joint statement and the list of outcomes.
The Indonesia Open Network (ION), launched during PM Modi's July 2026 visit, is based on which Indian digital architecture?
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Correct answer: B — Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC)
The announcements list the launch of Indonesia Open Network (ION), based on India's ONDC architecture.
As of July 2026, how many guarantees had been issued under ECLGS 5.0?
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Correct answer: A — 4,11,497 guarantees worth ₹1,55,229 crore
Since launch, 4,11,497 guarantees worth ₹1,55,229 crore had been issued under ECLGS 5.0.
What guarantee coverage does ECLGS 5.0 give on additional loans to MSMEs?
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Correct answer: B — 100%
ECLGS 5.0 gives 100% guarantee cover on additional loans to MSMEs and 90% to other business segments.
Consider the following statements about ECLGS 5.0: 1. It was approved by the Union Cabinet on 5 May 2026. 2. MSMEs account for 98% of guarantees issued by number. 3. It gives 90% guarantee cover to MSMEs and 100% to other businesses. 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 reverses the figures: MSMEs get 100% cover and other businesses 90%.
What was the combined outlay of the Strategic Investment Plans approved at PM-SETU's 4th National Steering Committee in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,237.58 crore
The committee approved SIPs worth a combined ₹1,237.58 crore; ₹240.21 crore is the Odisha cluster alone and ₹60,000 crore the scheme's total outlay.
Which company is the Anchor Industry Partner for the PM-SETU ITI cluster in Gujarat approved in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India
ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India anchors the Surat-hub cluster in Gujarat; Jindal is in Odisha, and Apollo Med-Skills and Neuland are in Telangana.
Under Component I of PM-SETU, how many Government ITIs are to be upgraded in the hub-and-spoke model?
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Correct answer: C — 1,000 ITIs (200 hubs and 800 spokes)
PIB says Component I upgrades 1,000 Government ITIs — 200 hub ITIs and 800 spoke ITIs; the scheme outlay is ₹60,000 crore.
To which destination did APEDA facilitate the export of Amrapali mangoes from Jharkhand in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Dubai
2 MT of Amrapali mangoes from Gumla and Deoghar were exported to Dubai for Lulu stores.
The orchards behind Jharkhand's July 2026 Amrapali mango export were developed under which scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Birsa Harit Gram Yojana
The orchards were developed by tribal women farmers under the Birsa Harit Gram Yojana, in convergence with MGNREGA.
Where will IIM Bangalore set up its first international campus, announced in July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Singhasari SEZ, Malang
The proposed campus will be at Singhasari Special Economic Zone, Malang, Indonesia.
What will Phase One of IIM Bangalore's Indonesia campus offer?
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Correct answer: C — Executive Education Programmes for senior executives and public-sector professionals
Phase One begins with executive education; degree-granting programmes come in Phase Two, subject to Phase One's success over the first two years.
Which three trophies are contested in the Durand Cup tournament, unveiled by the President on 7 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — Durand Cup, President's Cup and Shimla Trophy
The President referred to the Durand Cup, the President's Cup and the Shimla Trophy.
A team from which country is among the new entrants in the Durand Cup 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Sri Lanka
The President noted that new teams, including a team from Sri Lanka, would compete this year.
Kamarajar Port became India's second Major Port with an 18-metre draft in July 2026. Which was the first?
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Correct answer: C — Visakhapatnam Port
PIB says Kamarajar is the second Major Port, after Visakhapatnam Port, to offer an 18-metre draft.
After Capital Dredging Phase VI, Kamarajar Port can handle Capesize vessels carrying cargo parcels of up to how much?
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Correct answer: D — 1,70,000 DWT
The port can now accommodate fully laden Capesize vessels with cargo parcels of up to 1,70,000 DWT.
Which is India's first corporatised Major Port, registered as a company?
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Correct answer: A — Kamarajar Port
Kamarajar Port Limited's official site describes it as the first corporatised Major Port in the country; it was incorporated as Ennore Port Limited in October 1999.
The Natural History Museum of Mizoram University was notified in 2026 as India's which Designated Repository?
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Correct answer: D — 21st
With the 19 June 2026 notification, NHM became India's 21st Designated Repository.
Designated Repositories, such as the one notified at Mizoram University in 2026, are designated under which section of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002?
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Correct answer: A — Section 39
The Centre designates repositories under Section 39 of the Biological Diversity Act, 2002, on the recommendation of the National Biodiversity Authority.
Which recently described amphibian from Mizoram's forests is mentioned as an endemic species the new repository will help document?
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Correct answer: B — Leptobrachella tamdil
PIB names Leptobrachella tamdil, discovered in the forests of Mizoram.
Which Indonesian honour was conferred on PM Narendra Modi on 7 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia
PM Modi received the Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia, the country's highest civilian honour.
Who conferred the Bintang Adipurna on PM Modi in July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — President Prabowo Subianto
The award was conferred by the President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto.
On 6 July 2026, the foundation was laid in Kolkata for a statue of Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee of what height?
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Correct answer: B — 125 feet
The Bhoomi Pujan at Eco Park was for a proposed 125-foot statue, marking his 125th birth anniversary.
Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, whose 125th birth anniversary was marked on 6 July 2026, founded which political party?
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Correct answer: D — Bharatiya Jana Sangh
Amit Shah recalled that Dr Mookerjee founded the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
The slogan 'Ek Vidhan, Ek Pradhan, Ek Nishan', associated with Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, related to which issue?
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Correct answer: A — Full integration of Jammu and Kashmir (Article 370)
PIB quotes Amit Shah saying Dr Mookerjee's resolve of 'Ek Vidhan, Ek Pradhan, Ek Nishan' was fulfilled by abrogating Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir.
Consider the following statements about the 6 July 2026 programme in Kolkata: 1. It was organised by the Ministry of Culture with the Government of West Bengal. 2. PM Narendra Modi attended in person as Chief Guest. 3. It is part of a two-year commemoration announced in 2025. 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: Amit Shah was Chief Guest and PM Modi addressed the event virtually.
Which rules did the Department of Consumer Affairs amend in July 2026 to ease verification of high-capacity weighing instruments?
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Correct answer: D — Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011
The Department amended the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011.
After the 2026 amendment, what share of maximum capacity must standard weights cover before substitution, once a repeatability test is passed?
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Correct answer: B — 20% (one-fifth)
The requirement was reduced from 50% of maximum capacity to one-fifth (20%).
Which radio array did the international team including IIA's Dr Aru Beri use to find faint black hole activity in nearby galaxies (2026)?
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Correct answer: D — e-MERLIN
The team used the e-MERLIN radio array, seven telescopes across the UK working as an interferometer.
How many nearby galaxies were observed in the e-MERLIN survey reported by DST on 6 July 2026?
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Correct answer: B — 280
The team observed 280 nearby galaxies selected from the Palomar sample.
On which date did the Health Ministry mark World Zoonoses Day with a national consultation in 2026?
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Correct answer: A — 6 July
The consultation was held on 6 July 2026, on the occasion of World Zoonoses Day.
The proposed National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Zoonoses is framed around which approach?
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Correct answer: C — One Health
The plan is titled 'A Strategic Framework with One Health Approach', linking human, animal and environmental health.
Which platform was cited at the July 2026 zoonoses consultation for integrated disease surveillance?
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Correct answer: D — IHIP 2.0
Additional Secretary Rakesh Gupta referred to integrated surveillance systems through IHIP 2.0.
On which date will polling be held for the Datia, Manjalpur and Bankipur Assembly bye-elections notified on 6 July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 30 July 2026
Polling is on 30 July 2026; 13 July is the last date for nominations, 16 July for withdrawals and 3 August is counting day.
The 182-Bankipur Assembly constituency, which goes to a bye-election in July 2026, is in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Bihar
The notifications cover 22-Datia (Madhya Pradesh), 145-Manjalpur (Gujarat) and 182-Bankipur (Bihar).
Which section of the Representation of the People Act, 1951 entitles an employed voter to a paid holiday on polling day?
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Correct answer: D — Section 135B
ECI cites Section 135B for the paid holiday on polling day; Section 135C covers the prohibition on sale of liquor (dry days).
What export target did Piyush Goyal set for India's leather and footwear industry on 6 July 2026?
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Correct answer: A — At least USD 15 billion in five to six years
Goyal urged at least USD 15 billion in exports over the next five to six years, against about USD 4–4.5 billion now.
According to Piyush Goyal's statement of 6 July 2026, from which date does the India–UK FTA come into force?
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Correct answer: D — 15 July 2026
Goyal said the UK FTA would come into force on 15 July.
In which year was the Union Ministry of Cooperation created, which marked its 5th Foundation Day in July 2026?
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Correct answer: C — 2021
Amit Shah said the Ministry of Cooperation was created in 2021.
How many national-level cooperative societies exist, as stated at the Ministry of Cooperation's 5th Foundation Day?
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Correct answer: B — Nine
Shah said a total of nine national-level cooperative societies have been formed, including three newly created ones.
Bharat Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL), mentioned by Amit Shah in July 2026, is expected to become what within three years?
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Correct answer: A — India's largest seed production company
Shah said BBSSL will emerge as the country's largest seed production company within the next three years.